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Mr. Jerry Copp
Residency Administrator
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, Virginia 22824
Dear Jerry:
Thanks very much for your assistance.
WALSH COLUCCI
LUBELEY EMRICH
WALSH PC
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
November 20, 2008
Re: Artrip VDOT Frederick County Agreement
Sincerely yours,
n H. Foote
WALSH, COLUCCI, LUBELEY,
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I have received signatures from all of the parties to the above Agreement. The County
forwarded me but one signature page each for Mr. Riley and Mr. Cheran, and 1 am electing to
return the entire original of the Agreement to you for VDOT's safekeeping. I am sending copies
of the completed package,to all of the other parties trusting that this will be sufficient, since it
would require yet another round of letters and emails to get additional original signatures.
1 am also enclosing with this a check from The Tower Companies in the amount of
$185,975.00 in conformance with that Agreement.
Mr. Jerry Copp
November 20, 2008
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cc: John Riley, County Administrator w /attachments
Rod Williams, County Attorney w /attachments
Eric Lawrence
Mark Cheran
Jeffrey Abramson w /attachments
Stuart Margulies
David Borchardt
John Callow w /attachments
Mark Cheran
11501 Huff Court North Bethesda, MD 20895 Tel: 301.984.7000 s Fax: 301.984.6033 wwwtowercompanies.com
October 26, 2006
Michael Ruddy, AICP
Frederick County, Maryland
Dept. of Planning Development
107 North Kent Street, 2 Floor
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Re: Artrip Property
Dear Mr. Ruddy:
Enclosed, please find a copy of the revised proffer, statement dated October 25, 2006. This
proffer reflects Gene Fisher's recent request to include the connection of Parkins Mill Road to the
school site in phase I in the event Warrior Drive is constructed first from Crosspointe. You will
find that modification in paragraphs 14.7.1 and 14.7.2.
Please don't hesitate to contact us, John Foote or David Frank for any questions you may have.
We hope to see you at the Board Hearing on November 8th.
Sincerely,
J
Stuart Margulies
Assistant Project Manager
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THE TOWER COMPANIES
cc: Jeffrey Abramson, The Tower Companies
David Borchardt, The Tower Companies
John Foote, Walsh, Colucci 4310 Prince William Pkwy., Suite 300
Prince William, VA 22192
David Frank, Dewberry Davis,
Jim Brown, Dewberry Davis, 602 North King Street, Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20175
John Callow, Patton, Harris, Rust,
611 West Jubal Early Dr.,Building B,
Suite C
Winchester, VA 22601
14532 Lee Rd.
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP „,(ACT_
Deputy Director
RE: Revised Proffer Statement Villages at Artrip.
DATE: October 16, 2006
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540 /665 -6395
Please find enclosed the revised Proffer Statement for the Villages at Artrip. This is the color
comparison versioh which Mr. Foote has provided in advance of the fully executed version. It
appears to address the comments made by the Board at your meeting on October 11, 2006.
Please let me know if you have any concerns or additional comments. This item will be back in front
of the Board at your November 8, 2006 meeting.
Attachment
MTR/bhd
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000
PROFFER STATEMENT
REZONING: RZ #12 -05 and MDP #09 -05
RA to R4
PROPERTY: 169.924 acres
Tax Map Parcel 75 -A- 99A (the "Property")
RECORD OWNER: Winchester- Artrip Limited Liability Company, a Virginia
Corporation
APPLICANT: Winchester -Artrip Limited Liability Company
PROJECT NAME: Villages at Artrip
ORIGINAL DATE
OF PROFFERS: June 2004
REVISION DATA: May 20, 2005
June 17, 2005
September 9, 2005
September 26, 2005
November 28, 2005
January 27, 2006
September 8, 2006
October 10, 2006
October IC 2006
The undersigned hereby proffers that the use and development of the subject property
("Property"), as described above, shall be in strict conformance with the following
conditions, which shall supersede all other proffers that may have been made prior hereto. In
the event that the above referenced rezoning is not granted as applied for by the Applicant
"Applicant these proffers shall be deemed withdrawn and shall be null and void. Further,
these proffers are contingent upon final rezoning of the Property with `Final Rezoning"
defined as that rezoning that is in effect on the day upon which the Frederick County Board
of County Supervisors (the `Board grants the rezoning.
The headings of the proffers set forth below have been prepared for convenience or
reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or be taken as an interpretation of
any provision of the proffers. The improvements proffered herein shall be provided at the
time of development of that portion of the Property adjacent to or including the improvement
or other proffered requirement, unless otherwise specified herein. The term "Applicant" as
referenced herein shall include within its meaning all future owners, assigns, and successors
in interest. When used in these proffers, the "Master Development Plan" shall refer to the
plan entitled "Master Development Plan, The Villages at Artrip" prepared by Dewberry (the
"MDP dated January 27, 2006 and revised September 8, 2006, sheets 1 -4; provided further
that sheet 5 thereof, entitled General Development Plan "GDP shall not be deemed a part
of the MDP submittal but is otherwise proffered as set forth herein.
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1. LAND USE
1.1 The project shall be designed so as to establish interconnected mixed
use villages in conformance with the MDP and the GDP, and as is
specifically set forth in these proffers.
1.2 Except as modified herein, areas of commercial development on the
Property shall be developed in conformance with the regulations of the
Residential Planned Community "R4 zoning district, as set forth in
the Frederick County Code Article VII, §165 -67 through §165 -72, as
cross referenced to Article X, §165-82, Sections A through D inclusive,
and §165-83. All commercial development on the Property shall comply
with the aforesaid regulations, or as may be otherwise approved by
Frederick County.
1.3 Except as modified herein, areas of residential development on the
Property shall be developed in conformance with the regulations of the
Planned Community "R4 zoning district, including permissible
housing types, including those set forth in the Frederick County Code
Article VII, §165 -67 through §165 -72, as cross referenced to Article VI,
§165 -58, through §165 -66, including as set forth in Appendix A
("Housing Types In the event that the Applicant elects to construct
any of the Housing Types that are set forth on Appendix A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, such units shall conform to
the development standards established therein. Housing Types and lot
layouts within these Landbays may comprise any of the permitted
Housing Types identified for those Landbays as set forth on the MDP or
as are otherwise authorized for the RP district as it is incorporated by
reference into the R4 district; provided further that no more intensive
Housing Type may be constructed in any Landbay than is identified as a
Housing Type permitted therein on the MDP.
1.3.1 Residential development on the Property shall not exceed a
maximum of 793 dwelling units, with a mix of Housing
Types permitted in the R4 district, subject to the
modifications as set forth in Appendix A, and dwelling
types shall be constructed in the locations generally
depicted on the MDP and as further set forth herein.
1.3.2 For the purposes of these proffers, single- family attached
and detached and multi- family units shall include those
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1.2.1 Commercial, retail, restaurant and office development on
the Property shall not exceed 128,550 net useable square
feet of commercial area, and shall be provided within the
Core Area.
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Housing Types identified on the MDP and set forth in the
applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including
detached cluster housing, small lot singles, single family
urban, zero lot line singles, and village rear load singles.
Multi family units shall include apartments, fee simple
condominiums, and duplex units.
1.4 Development of commercial, residential and community uses within the
area identified on the MDP as the "Core Area" shall generally conform
to a grid lot layout, and the street layout and Housing Types depicted
therein on the MDP. Not fewer than three Housing Types shall be
provided in the Core Area. The layout of the Core Area shall be
constructed in general conformance with the GDP, provided that
reasonable adjustments may be made to the locations thereof upon final
engineering.
1.4.1 The Applicant shall construct not fewer than 100 residential
units of three different permitted Housing Types in the
Core Area in Phase 1 of the development as otherwise set
out herein.
1.5 Development within the Landbays on the Property outside the Core Area
shall generally conform to the street layouts, points of connection to
Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road, and the limits of development as
are depicted on the MDP; provided that minor adjustments may be made
to the locations thereof upon final engineering. Housing Types and lot
layouts within these Landbays may comprise any of the permitted
Housing Types identified for those Landbays on the MDP and
authorized herein or subsequently approved by the Frederick County
Planning Office; provided further that no more intensive Housing Type
may be constructed in any such Landbay than is identified as a Housing
Type permitted therein on the MDP.
1.6 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, rental apartments,
condominium units and rental apartments over retail and office uses
shall be permitted.
1.7 The gross density of residential units shall not exceed 4.7 units per acre.
1.8 Shared parking shall be provided for retail, restaurant and office uses
within Landbay "A" such that a 10% reduction or increase of the
required parking spaces shall be permitted.
1.9 The Applicant shall make reasonable attempts to preserve the specimen
Delaware Pine in the general vicinity of the cemetery on the property
identified on the MDP as Village Green B. Such Green shall be
preserved for passive recreational use, provided that a tot lot may be
located thereon. During construction the limits of clearing and grading
in the vicinity of the specimen Pine shall be identified and field flagged
in connection with the Applicant's compliance with requirements of the
Frederick County Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance to
prevent unintended disturbance of areas to be preserved.
2. CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
2.1 The Property shall be developed as one single and unified development
in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations for the R -4
zoning district, the MDP, and this Proffer Statement as it may be
accepted by the Board.
3. PHASING OF THE DEVELOPMENT
3.1 The Property shall be developed in three phases, with the commercial
portions of the Property to be developed in Phase II as set forth herein.
The three phases shall be authorized as follows:
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3.1.1 Phase I. Residential development shall not exceed 325
dwelling units and shall consist of not fewer than three
permitted Housing Types.
3.1.2 Phase II. Residential development shall not exceed an
additional 275 dwelling units, for a total of 600 dwelling
units comprising not fewer than three permitted Housing
Types.
3.1.3 Commercial development shall include not less than 20,000
square feet of commercial /retail /restaurant gross leaseable
floor space in the Core Area, whose shell has been
constructed not later than the 600 residential building
permit.
3.1.3.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing, and except to
the extent set forth herein, the Applicant may
construct all or any portion of the commercial
development authorized in these proffers at any
time.
3.1.3.2 The Applicant shall submit a site plan for the
aforesaid commercial development prior to the
issuance of the 326` residential building permit.
3.1.4 Phase III. Residential development shall not exceed an
additional 193 dwelling units, for a total of 793 dwelling
units.
3.1.5 Community improvements. Community serving
improvements such as community center, tot lots, and
similar improvements as shown on the MDP shall be
4. ARCHITECTURE, SIGNAGE, AND LANDSCAPING:
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constructed in conjunction with the Landbay with which
such improvements are associated; provided that the
community civic center and pool to be constructed in the
Core Area shall be designed and bonded at the beginning of
Phase I, and constructed prior to the issuance of the 325
building permit.
4.1 The following building materials may be used for construction within
the Property, and no others:
4.1.1 Pavements Curbing shall consist of cast in place concrete,
natural and colored; aggregate concrete; precast concrete,
natural and colored; concrete pavers; brick pavers; stone
pavers; asphalt pavers; granite; ceramic tile; asphalt.
4.1. House sidings shall consist of EFIS; stucco; brick;
cementious siding; cedar siding; stone veneer; painted
wood; vinyl siding; stained wood; aluminum; aluminum
wrapped trim; hardy plank; PVC trim.
4.1.3 Decking and fencing shall consist of pressure treated wood;
stained wood; painted wood; PVC fencing; IPE decking;
cedar decking; TREX decking or similar recycled product.
4.1.4 Miscellaneous materials that may be used for roofing shall
consist of standing seam metal roofing, colored; slate
rooting; asphalt roofing; powder coated steel, colored;
galvanized steel; aluminum brushed; anodized aluminum,
colored; 304 stainless steel.
4.1.5 Additional materials not listed herein may be submitted to
the Director of Planning for approval, who shall determine
whether those materials are of a type and quality
substantially similar to those listed.
4.2 Vinyl siding shall not be used on the front elevation of residential
structures facing Warrior Drive or on the fronts of residences located
on corner lots that intersect with Warrior Drive. The side of a
residential structure that faces Warrior Drive located on a corner lot on
a road that intersects Warrior Drive is not permitted to have vinyl
siding on that elevation.
4.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, materials used for exterior facades of
the commercial buildings shall include but not be limited to concrete
masonry units (CMU) split -faced block, architectural block, dryvit, or
other simulated stucco (EFIS), real or simulated wood and /or glass.
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6. FIRE RESCUE:
7. SCHOOLS
Standard concrete masonry block shall not be used for the front
facades of any buildings.
4.4 All buildings within the development on the property shall be
constructed using compatible architectural styles. The Applicant shall
establish under the jurisdiction of the HOA(s) to be established
hereunder, one or more Architectural Review Boards to enforce and
administer a unified development plan.
4.5 All signage within the project shall be in substantial conformity with
the comprehensive sign plan incorporated herein as Appendix B to
these Proffers; provided that the Director of Planning may authorize
alternative signage that is substantially consistent with the aforesaid
sign plan.
4.6 The major collector roadways (Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road
Extended) in the Villages at Artrip shall be constructed with a
minimum 20' width buffers adjacent to dedicated rights -of -way and,
except at entrance locations, shall be improved with landscape features
and lighting to create a "boulevard" appearance. Illustrative details of
such buffers shall be as set forth on the MDP.
5. PEDESTRIAN TRAIL SYSTEM AND RECREATION AREAS
5.1 The Applicant shall design and build a public pedestrian bicycle trail
system to Department of Parks and Recreation standards that links
residential and commercial areas within the development and provides
additional connectivity to adjacent properties. Said trails shall be in
general conformance with the South Frederick Land Use Map and
shall be in the locations generally depicted on the MDP. Five -foot
sidewalks shall be constructed on all public streets and a minimum of
four foot sidewalks shall be constructed on private streets in
accordance with the requirements of the Frederick County Subdivision
Ordinance, except as may be otherwise depicted on the MDP. The
pedestrian/bicycling trail constructed along Warrior Drive and Parkins
Mill Extended shall be 10 feet wide, and shall have an asphalt surface.
6.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $537 per
dwelling unit for fire and rescue purposes, payable upon the issuance
of a building permit for each such unit.
7.1 Within one hundred and eighty days of written request therefor. the
Applicant shall dedicate to the Board of Supervisors approximately 18
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8. PARKS OPEN SPACE:
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acres of land more or less as depicted on the MDP as Land Bay C, for
use only as a future elementary school site.
7.2 The Applicant shall extend sewer and water lines to the boundary of
the property to be dedicated for school purposes when sewer and water
lines are constructed to the Core Area
7.3 The Applicant shall, upon written request therefor, dedicate to the
Board of Supervisors approximately five (5) additional acres of
property adjacent to and on the southerly side of Warrior Drive,
otherwise depicted on the MDP as preservation area, identified as
Land Bay F, for public use that is compatible with residential character
of the development of the Property and permitted in the R4 District
pursuant to the County Zoning Ordinance.
7.4 The Applicant shall be permitted to retain an easement on any such
dedicated property, and on any preservation, open space, or other
property to be dedicated, for the construction of permanent stormwater
management facilities and utilities, as well as temporary easements for
the construction of utilities and structures, for the Villages at Artrip.
The Applicant shall coordinate any such facilities with the County and
the School Division. The Applicant shall be further permitted to retain
the right to construct stormwater management facilities for both
quality and quantity purposes, on the property dedicated for school
purposes.
7.5 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the following amounts for
each dwelling unit constructed, for educational purposes, payable upon
the issuance of a building permit for each such unit.
7.5.1. For each single family detached dwelling, the sum of
$14,437.00.
7.5.2. For each single family attached dwelling, the sum of
$9,985.00
7.5.3. For each multifamily dwelling, the sum of $3,297.00.
7.6 Without delay in the processing of other applications and issuance of
permits for development of the Property, the time for any dedication
required hereunder shall be extended by the time required to process
any application necessary to create the subdivided parcel of property to
be dedicated to the County for school purposes, and the Applicant
shall file and diligently pursue any subdivision application needed to
effectuate said dedication.
9. LIBRARIES:
8.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $847 per
dwelling unit for recreational purposes, payable upon the issuance of a
building permit for each such unit.
9.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $137 per
dwelling unit for library purposes, payable upon the issuance of a
building permit for each such unit.
10. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:
10.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $144 to be used
for construction of a general governmental administration building
upon issuance of a building permit for each such unit.
11. CREATION OF HOMEOWNERS' AND PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION:
11.1 The residential portion of the development shall be made subject to
one or more homeowners' association(s) (hereinafter "HOA that
shall be responsible for the ownership, maintenance and repair of all
common areas, including any conservation areas that may be
established in accordance herewith not dedicated to the County or
others, and stormwater management facilities not dedicated to public
use, for each area subject to their jurisdiction, and shall be provided
such other responsibilities, duties, and powers as are customary for
such associations or as may be required for such HOA herein. If there
is more than one such association, the Applicant shall create an
umbrella HOA with respect to the entire development that shall,
among other things, have responsibility for assuring compliance with
design guidelines and standards, signage requirements, private road
and open space maintenance, and similar matters common to the
development of the Property, and shall establish an architectural
review board subject to its jurisdiction.
11.2 Upon formation of the first HOA, the Applicant shall commission a
professional management company to prepare a study of the
anticipated revenues and expenses of the HOA and POA as further set
forth below, for the first two years of operation, or for such longer
period as may be required until such associations become self
sufficient, and to establish an operating budget for each. The
Applicant shall provide to the HOA and POA funds in an amount
determined by such study necessary to cover operating deficits that the
associations may have during such initial operations.
11.3 In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned, an HOA shall have title to and responsibility for (i) all
common open space areas not otherwise dedicated to public use
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12. WATER SEWER:
specifically including the "Village Green" areas as depicted on the
MDP, (ii) common buffer areas located outside of residential lots; (iii)
private streets serving the residents who are members of such
association; (iv) common solid waste disposal and recycling programs,
including curbside pick -up of refuse by a private refuse collection
company, (v) responsibility for the perpetual maintenance of any
street, perimeter, or road buffer areas, all of which buffer areas shall be
located within easements to be granted to the HOA if platted within
residential or other lots, or otherwise granted to the HOA by
appropriate instrument, (vi) stormwater management facilities, and
(vii) the swimming pool and associated civic center /clubhouse.
11.4 The commercial elements of the development shall be made subject to
one or more property owners' association(s) (hereinafter `POA that
shall be responsible for the ownership, maintenance and repair of all
common areas, including any conservation areas that may be
established in accordance herewith not dedicated to the County or
others, and stormwater management facilities not dedicated to public
use, for each area subject to their jurisdiction, and shall be provided
such other responsibilities, duties, and powers as are customary for
such associations or as may be required for such POA herein. If there
is more than one such association, the Applicant shall create an
umbrella POA with respect to the entire development that shall, among
other things, have responsibility for assuring compliance with design
guidelines and standards, signage requirements, and similar matters.
11.5 In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned, a POA shall have title to and responsibility for (i) all
common open space areas not otherwise dedicated to public use, (ii)
common buffer areas located outside of commercial lots; (iii) private
streets serving the businesses and /or residents who are members of
such association; (iv) common solid waste disposal and recycling
programs to include dumpster and contract carrier services provided
by a private refuse collection company, and (v) responsibility for the
perpetual maintenance of any street, perimeter, or road buffer areas, all
of which buffer areas shall be located within easements to be granted
to the POA if platted within commercial or other lots, or parcels, or
otherwise granted to the POA by appropriate instrument.
12.1 The Applicant shall be responsible for connecting the Property to
public water and sewer, and for constructing all facilities required for
such connection at the property boundary. All water and sewer
infrastructure shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements
of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority.
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13. ENVIRONMENT:
13.1 Stormwater management and Best Management Practices (BMP) for
the Property shall be provided in accordance with the Virginia
Stormwater Management Regulations, First Ed. 1999, Chapter 2,
Table 2 -3, or such requirements as may be applicable at the time of
plan approval, for the purpose of providing the highest order of
stormwater control in existing Virginia law at the time of construction
of any such facility.
13.2 Stream preservation buffers shall be constructed in general
conformance with the MDP, so as to create buffer requirements
established by the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to protect
Opequon Creek and the unnamed tributary to Opequon Creek from
disturbance. No clearing or grading shall occur within those buffers,
except for the construction of road crossings, trails, water lines,
sanitary sewer, or other utilities.
13.3 During construction on the property, the limits of clearing and grading
shall be identified and field flagged in connection with the Applicant's
compliance with requirements of the Frederick County Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinance, for the project as a whole, to
prevent unintended disturbance of areas to be preserved.
13.4 The Village Pond located within the Core Area shall be improved and
preserved as a visual amenity and may be used for storm water
management purposes for both quality and quantity.
13.5 The fifty -foot woodland conservation area depicted in Land Bays D
and E on the MDP, adjacent to Canter Estates, shall remain
undisturbed; provided that the Applicant may provide for adequate
stormwater management outfall within such conservation area. Any
such outfall shall be designed so as to minimize the impact on such
area.
14. TRANSPORTATION:
14.1 Transportation improvements shall be constructed in conjunction with
each phase of the development as set forth below, specifically
including, without limitation, the improvements identified for the
intersection of Warrior Drive and Tasker Road. Design of the
roadway system shall be phased as set forth in these Proffers and shall
be substantially consistent with the study entitled "A Phased Traffic
Impact Analysis of The Villages at Artrip," prepared by Patton, Harris,
Rust Associates, dated December 15, 2004 (the "TIA The exact
location and design of proffered improvements shall be subject to
reasonable adjustment upon final engineering thereof. The Applicant
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shall construct at its expense pedestrian actualized signalization at
each of those locations for which such signalization is identified in the
TIA, upon issuance of warrants therefor unless such signalization has
been accomplished by others.
14.2 Prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for residential uses
on streets to be placed into the State System of Secondary Highways,
the Applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 144 -17
(A) of the Frederick County Subdivision Ordinance. For the purposes
of these Proffers, construction of any road or street referenced herein
shall mean construction consistent with the requirements of that
section.
14.3 The Applicant shall construct the following road improvements as its
road phasing for Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road, if construction
of that road is initiated from Wakeland Manor.
14.3.1. Prior to the issuance of the first residential building permit for
the project, the Applicant shall construct an extension of
Warrior Drive from Point A to Point B as depicted on the MDP
as a full four -lane divided roadway, including construction of a
full section of a roundabout or traffic signalized intersection, as
may be approved by the Virginia Department of
Transportation, at the intersection of Warrior and Parkins Mill
Road. If a signal is not warranted at the time of the
construction of the roadway, the Applicant shall bond the
installation of that signal until warrants are satisfied. In
conjunction with such construction, the Applicant shall further
connect Warrior Drive into the adjacent property known as
Wakeland Manor, so as to match the pavement widths of that
portion of Warrior as constructed by others. The bridge
crossing of the unnamed tributary of the Opequon on the
southernmost edge of the Property at Point A shall be
constructed to accommodate the ultimate design of Warrior
Drive.
14.3.2. Prior to the issuance of the first residential building permit for
the project, the Applicant shall further construct a full two lane
section of Parkins Mill Road Extended, from its intersection
with Warrior Drive at Point B to Point B1, as generally
depicted on the MDP and within existing dedicated right -of-
way, and shall construct the improvements to the Tasker Road
Warrior Drive intersection as identified in the TIA.
14.3.3. The Applicant shall block all vehicular access from Parkins
Mill Extended to Falabella Drive in Canter Estates Section V
until the County directs that such connection be made;
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provided, however, that the Applicant may construct a
connection to Falabella prior to such direction as an emergency
access to the Property, according to plans approved by the
Director of Public Works the purpose of which shall be to
make vehicular access possible for emergency purposes and to
impede all other access.
143.4. Warrior Drive shall be constructed as an urban section pursuant
to applicable VDOT standards therefor with an ultimate right
of -way 100' in width. Parkins Mill Road shall be constructed
as a rural section pursuant to applicable VDOT standards
therefor with an ultimate right -of -way 80' in width.
14.3.5. Upon initiation of said construction, the Applicant may further
undertake grading, infrastructure construction, roads, and
similar pre construction activities and preparatory work
necessary for building commercial or residential structures,
upon issuance of permits therefor.
14.4 Prior to the issuance of the 326 residential building permit, the
Applicant shall further construct Warrior Drive as a full four lane
section roadway, from Points B to D as depicted on the MDP.
14.5 The Applicant may construct a model home or sales center on the
Property concurrently with the construction of the bridge connection to
Wakeland Manor, and consistently with applicable County ordinances
and regulations. The Applicant shall be permitted to obtain an
occupancy permit therefor once the bridge is open to the public,
bonded for final completion, but not yet accepted into the State System
of Secondary Roads.
14.6 In addition to the foregoing, the Applicant shall design and bond for
completion the following improvements to Warrior Drive:
14.6.1. If the location of the connection of Warrior Drive into
Crosspointe has been identified the Applicant shall complete
the remainder of Warrior Drive from Point D to Point E as a
full section of a four lane divided roadway to that point, by the
issuance of the 601st residential building permit.
14.6.2. If the location of Warrior Drive into Crosspointe has not been
adequately identified prior to the issuance of the 501
residential building permit, the Applicant shall design and
provide performance guarantees pursuant to applicable
Virginia law regarding the posting of such guarantees for the
construction of Warrior Drive from Point D to Point E as a full
four -lane divided roadway to a location that is approved by the
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County, so as to assure the availability of funds sufficient to
complete Warrior to a connection with Crosspointe.
14.7 Road phasing if construction of Warrior Drive is initiated from
Crosspointe:
14.7.1. In the event that others have constructed Warrior Drive from
Crosspointe Center to the Property boundary prior to the
initiation of development of the Property and Warrior is to be
constructed from that boundary to the south, then prior to the
issuance of the first residential building permit for the project,
the Applicant shall bond and construct Warrior Drive as a full
four -lane divided roadway from Point E to Point C
14.7.2. Prior to the issuance of the 326 residential building permit,
the Applicant shall bond and construct Warrior Drive from
Point C to Point A as a full four -lane divided roadway (and
make its connection to Warrior Drive in Wakeland Manor as
provided for if Warrior is commenced from the south), and
shall complete Parkins Mill to Point B1, whereupon the
Applicant will be permitted to build out the remainder of the
residential units and commercial square footage.
14.7.3. The Applicant shall block all vehicular access from Parkins
Mill Extended to Falabella Drive in Canter Estates Section V
until the County directs that such connection be made'
provided, however that the Applicant may construct a
connection to Falabella prior to such direction as an emergency
access to the Property according to plans approved by the
Director of Public Works the purpose of which shall be to
make vehicular access possible for emergency purposes and to
impede all other access.
14.8 All left and right turn residential and commercial entrances to Warrior
Drive and Parkins Mill Road shall be limited to those locations as
generally depicted on the MDP.
14.9 Warrior Drive shall be constructed with a trail section throughout the
Property, and such trail shall be extended to the property boundaries of
Crosspointe and into Wakeland Manor with the extension of Warrior
thereto to connect with Warrior as constructed by others.
14.10 The Applicant shall extend Parkins Mill Road Extended to Falabella
Drive in Canter Estates, including a pedestrian trail on the south side
Parkins Mill Extended, excluding the site to be dedicated to school
purposes, when Parkins Mill Extended is constructed as otherwise
provided in these proffers.
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the school site at Point RI connecting the
ennanre of Canter Estates to the school
site
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14.11 The Applicant shall design and shall construct its internal road
network as public or private roads substantially as they are depicted on
the MDP. In the event that the Virginia Department of Transportation
declines to accept neo- traditional road designs for any such internal
streets, the Applicant may construct such streets as private roads.
14.12 All public right -of -ways shall be dedicated to Frederick County as part
of the subdivision approval process, consistently with applicable
Virginia law.
14.13 All public streets and roads shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation
specifications, and subject to review and approval by the Frederick
County and VDOT.
14.14 All private streets and roads shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation standards
therefor as set out on Sheet 3 of the MDP, and as modified thereby,
and shall be owned and maintained by the HOA as defined herein that
is served by such streets or roads.
14.15 No construction traffic shall be permitted through Lot 121 in the
adjacent Lakewood subdivision, or through Canter Estates, Section V.
In no event shall a permanent interparcel connection be made through
Lot 121. Emergency access may be provided through such lot if
approved by the Director of Planning.
14.16 The County not object to the grant of permission to the Applicant to
construct a 2 -lane gravel access road as identified on Sheet 3 of the
MDP, across the adjacent property owned by the Frederick County
Sanitation Authority, for construction access to the Villages at Artrip,
including construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and stormwater
management facilities. The County will use its best good faith efforts
to assure permission to construct such access road, if such efforts are
required. After completion of construction, the Applicant may employ
such access road as an emergency access to the Property.
14.17 For purposes of these proffers, a road shall be deemed constructed or
completed when it has been constructed to a point at which the road is
open to the public, remains bonded for final completion, but has not
yet been accepted into the State System of Secondary Roads.
15. CULTURAL RESOURCES INVESTIGATION AND PRESERVATION
15.1 The Applicant shall preserve the Artrip Family Cemetery. The
Applicant shall further create a 0.5 acre preservation park surrounding
the Cemetery, as generally depicted on the MDP.
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16. ESCALATOR CLAUSE
16.1 In the event the monetary contributions set forth in the Proffer Statement
are paid to the Frederick County Board County Supervisors ("Board
within 30 months of the approval of this rezoning, as applied for by the
Applicant, said contributions shall be in the amounts as stated herein.
Any monetary contributions set forth in the Proffer Statement which are
paid to the Board after 30 months following the approval of this
rezoning shall be adjusted in accordance with the Urban Consumer Price
Index (`CPI -U published by the United States Department of Labor,
such that at the time contributions are paid, they shall be adjusted by the
percentage change in the CPI -U from that date 30 months after the
approval of this rezoning to the most recently available CPI -U to the
date the contributions are paid, subject to a cap of 5% per year, non
compounded.
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Deleted: <4>MODIFICATIONS TO
MONETARY PROFFERS IN THE
EVENT OF ALTERATIONS TO
COUNTY FISCAL IMPACT
MODELINGIl
<4 >Notwithsranding any provision of
these proffers to the contrary, if Frederick
County modifies its fiscal impact
modeling policies regarding the
calculation of monetary contributions for
the mitigation of development impact, so
as to provide credit for the economic
benefits to the County derived from the
development of commercial space within
the Property, then the Applicant shall be
entitled to receive such credit as may be
provided in such policies: and provided
further that if the County modifies such
policies so as to provide credit for the
dedication of real propeny for public
uses, then the Applicant shall be further
entitled to receive such credit for property
so dcd:cated.
STATE OF MARYLAND;
By:
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY: to -wit
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2006, by
My Commission expires:
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WINCHESTER ARTRIP, Limited Liability Company
Jeffrey Abramson
Title: Managing Member
Notary Public
John H. Foote
(703) 6804664 Ext. 114
jfoote@pw.thelandlawyers.com
Fax: (703) 680 -2161
Michael T. Ruddy
Deputy Planning Director
Frederick County
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Dear Michael:
WALSH COLUCCI
LUBELEY EMRICII
TERPAK PC
September 8, 2006
Re: Resubmission of Artrip Rezoning Application
As we have discussed, attached you will fmd a resubmission of the Artrip rezoning
application, based in material part on our meeting of May 18
This resubmission includes several items.
1. Dewberry has made modifications to Warrior Drive that are intended to smooth its
functioning as a four -lane divided through carrier from north to south, as was suggested by
Supervisor Shickel. Although Tower presently shows a roundabout at Point B on the MDP, as
we have noted, this is discretionary with the Board of Supervisors as the proffers are presently
written. It may be converted to a signalized intersection if that is deemed more appropriate. For
aesthetic reasons, Tower prefers the roundabout, and believes that it functions more safely and
more smoothly than does a signalized intersection, but the option remains.
2. Tower believes that this is a true neo- traditional development without parallel or
precedent in Frederick. Attached to this resubmittal is a copy of the Matrix drawn from Andres
Duany, the principal student of such developments, which identifies the elements of a neo-
traditional community and demonstrates how this proposal satisfies those elements. When this
community is completed, it will be a model for the County and for every other jurisdiction
surrounding Frederick. While you are correct to observe that there are varying degrees of
compliance with the Duany Matrix, we are comfortable that this is the only project in the County
that remotely resembles it.
3. Tower intends that its commitments be accomplished by acceptable levels of
development, and so the proffers reflect this.
4. With respect to the fiscal impact model, the discussions we have had with the County
have revolved around the proffer for public schools. It should be reiterated that the County has
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September 8, 2006
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told us from the initiation from the application that it would be processed under the old fiscal
impact model, but we are aware of the County's interest in additional funds to offset the impact
on schools, since those constitute the principal part of the locality's budget.
In order to determine what is a reasonable and fair proffer for public school purposes, in
the absence of better guidance, Artrip has analyzed the situation as follows.
Based on the County's current Fiscal Impact Model as it relates to schools, a single
family detached dwelling should proffer $23,290, of which $19,189 (82 is attributable to
schools. There are similar percentages for each unit type. I believe, however, that it is or should
be recognized that there is substantial public value in the contributions that Tower is making that
are indeed voluntary. These include, at a minimum, the dedication of property for the new
school, and the road to that site including the extension of utility services. This has a
conservative value to the County of $2M. They also include the construction of Warrior through
the property to a standard that would not be required for the development of the Artrip land
alone, and do so in a manner that will not otherwise occur, at a cost of more than $4M above that
which would be technically required to service the development. Both of these advance long
term public needs that have been identified by County agencies. Warrior has been on the books
since I first began working in Frederick in 1989. Frederick County does not have a
transportation component in its proffer model, and yet Tower will be spending millions of dollars
on the construction of a major segment of Warrior. Taking all contributions together, this project
will provide approximately $6M for capital improvements beyond those that are required to
service it alone.
We note, too, that the current commercial credit in the existing FIM is approximately
$8,600 per unit. Even if this credit is an inaccurate reflection of the actual value to the County of
commercial development, owing to defects in the modeling process itself, Tower believes that it
is entitled to a credit for that development since it will indisputably bring economic benefits to
the County coffers, and to the neighborhood that such development will serve.
Tower has therefore proposed a revision to the proffers that materially increases the
amount of money proffered for schools, to reflect the impact of each household on the school
system for each type of housing proposed. These calculations are based on the total number of
students at each school level (339) that the Villages at Artrip is estimated to generate. Thus,
each single family detached dwelling would proffer the increased sum of $14,437 per home;
single family attached the sum of $9,985; and each multifamily home the sum of $3,297. This is
approximately 75% of the current FIM suggestion for each unit type, and constitutes a very
substantial increase from the $337 per unit previously proposed. We have been made aware that
the County is considering modifications to the FIM process that would incorporate revised
credits for the benefits of public land dedication and commercial development not now
recognized. We have added a proffer that would permit this project to take advantage of those
credits, should the Board choose to include them.
Michael T. Ruddy
September 8, 2006
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The total proffer amount proposed is now $7,324,148, when the proffers for fire, parks,
libraries, and administration are included. When coupled with the value of the commercial
property, the additional road improvements, and the school site, the proposed capital contribution
to the County plainly exceeds the FIM currently in place. I am unaware of any County project
that has proposed a similar contribution to offset its capital impacts. At present, the estimated
number of each such unit type is 172 single family attached, 246 single family attached, and 375
multifamily units. Because Tower is not required to develop this specific numbers of those units,
but is rather required to mix unit types and not exceed the proffered limit, this will likely result in
additional funds depending on the unit type constructed.
We trust that you will share this information with the Board, and we will be contacting
you about further meetings and the scheduling of this case for Board consideration.
JHF /ame
cc: Jeffrey Abramson
Stuart Margulies
David Borchardt
Arnold Kohn
David Frank
Jim Brown
John Callow
Sincerely yours,
WALSH, COLUCCI, LUBELEY,
EMRICH WALSH, P.C.
John H. Foote
THE REGIONAL STRUCTURE
THE CURRENT PROPOSAL
Is the TND location consistent with a
comprehensive regional plan that preserves
open space and encourages public transit
Yes. The County has long planned this
area as part of its Urban Growth Area and
it is within the Sewer and Water Service
Area with ample public facilities.
Is the TND connected in as many locations
as feasible to adjacent developments and
thoroughfares
Yes. The property is so located it cannot
reasonably be accessed from across the
Opequon, or from the property owned by
the Frederick County Sanitation Authority.
The staff has requested that no connection
be made to the adjacent subdivision on the
south west property boundary. Connection
will be made ultimately to Canter Estates.
Does highway approaching the TND either
pass to its side or take on low -speed (25
mph maximum) geometries when entering
the neighborhood proper
There are no highways adjacent to or
approaching the Villages at Artrip. Design
of Warrior Drive through the property
accommodates pass through and local
traffic. It is this project that provides a
portion of a long- and much desired road
improvement.
In regional transportation planning, are any
decisions to add new highway or new lanes
tempered by a full understanding of the
phenomenon of induced traffic
Yes. The traffic analysis for this project
does reflect that induced traffic was
considered and has been accommodated.
Are plans for large sites divided into
neighborhoods, each roughly a five minute
walk a quarter from edge to center?
(Centers can be peripherally located in
response to a site condition, such as a
beach, major thoroughfare, or railroad
station.)*
Yes.
THE NATURAL CONTEXT
Are wetlands, lakes, streams, and other
significant natural amenities retained and
celebrated
Yes.
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(NEOTRADITIONAL COMMUNITIES)
THE VILLAGES AT ART RIP
PLANNING MATRIX'
September 8, 2006
This matrix is taken from Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American
Dream, Duany, Plater Zyberk, and Speck (North Point Press 2000).
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Are significant natural amenities at least
partially fronted by public spaces and
thoroughfares rather than privatized behind
backyards
Yes.
Is the site developed in such a way to
maximize the preservation of specimen
trees and significant groups of trees,
locating greens and parks at tree -save
areas
Yes.
Does the plan accommodate itself to the
site topography to minimize the amount of
grading necessary to achieve a viable street
network?
Yes, the layout follows the contour, and
steps down with the slopes to minimize
grading.
Are significant hilltops celebrated with
public tracts and /or civic buildings, and are
mountaintops and major ridge tops kept
clear of private development?
There are no such physical features on the
site.
Are any large areas of open space
connected into continuous natural
corridors? Such corridors either shall be
located between neighborhoods, or may
pas through neighborhoods in the form of
thin greenways.*
Yes. There are significant natural buffers
between Wakeland Manor, Canter Estates,
and Crosspointe.
LAND USE
Does each neighborhood provide a
relatively balanced mix of housing,
workplace (home and office), shopping,
recreation, and institutional uses
Yes. The development is centered on the
Core Area, which will include a
commercial component and civic features
such as a common, and a pool and
clubhouse.
Do commercial activity and housing
density increase toward the neighborhood
centers
Yes. The commercial component is in the
center of the development, and density
feathers out from the Core Area.
Is each neighborhood center the location of
retail space? (A corner store subsidized
if necessary is required in all
neighborhoods containing at least 500
residences and /orjobs.)*
Yes. There is no "corner store" in each
neighborhood, but the commercial
component is within easy walking distance
of every proposed home.
Is each neighborhood center the location of
office space, ideally located in mixed -use
buildings
Yes. The commercial component
accommodates retail and office uses.
Is there a dry, dignified place to wait for
transit at each neighborhood center
No transit is available to this site.
Are lots zoned not by use but by
compatibility of building type?
Yes. The County's R -4 Zone permits the
flexibility necessary to mix housing types
and to avoid "Euclidean" development
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patterns. The MZP directly reflects this.
Do most changes in allowable building
type occur at mid -block rather than mid
street so that streets are coherent on both
sides?
Yes.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND SPACES
is there a civic space such as a square,
plaza, or green at each neighborhood
center
Yes. The residential component located to
the south of Warrior will have direct
pedestrian access to such areas.
Does each neighborhood reserve at least
one prominent, honorific site for a civic
building, typically at the neighborhood
center
Yes. The development is too small for a
number of such civic buildings, but the
location of an elementary school adjacent
to the Core Area meets this criterion.
Are elementary schools, day -care centers,
and recreational facilities located within
one mile of most dwellings, sized
accordingly, and easily accessible on
foot
Yes. The school site has been noted. It is
too soon to know whether a day care
facility will be located in the commercial
area, but it can be accommodated. There
will be a pool and other recreational areas
accessible by foot.
Are there small playgrounds distributed
evenly through each neighborhood, roughly
within one eighth mile of every dwelling
Yes. The primary concept for this
community layout is based on recreational
linkage with primary and secondary
common greens allowing for play areas
throughout the village.
Do all public tracts within the
neighborhood correspond to well-
understood open -space types, such as a
park, green, square or plaza
Yes, primary and secondary greens and
open space linkages to the core village are
provided.
THE THOROUGHFARE NETWORK
Are streets organized in a comprehensible
network that manifests the structure of the
neighborhood
Yes.
Are cul -de -sacs avoided where natural
conditions do not demand them
Yes. There are very few cul de sacs
planned.
Do blocks average less than 600 feet in
length and less than 2,000 feet in
perimeter
Yes, our average block length is 405' with
a perimeter average of 1,620' in the core
vil lage.
Are all streets within the neighborhood
faced by building fronts or public tracts,
rather than serving as collector roads with
no purpose other than handling traffic
Yes.
Are most street vistas terminated by a
public tract, a view of a natural feature, a
deflection in the street, or a carefully sited
Yes.
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building?
Do most streets that curve maintain
roughly the same general cardinal
orientation (except where steep grades
dictate otherwise)?
Yes.
STREET DESIGN
Is there a full range of streets, including
most or all of the following:*
Yes.
Main street, approximately 34 feet
wide, with marked parking on both
sides;
Through avenue (optional),
including a 10 -to -20 foot treed
median separating two one -way
lanes, each approximately 18 feet
wide, with marked parking on one
side;
Through streets, approximately 27
feet wide, with marked parking on
one side;
Standard streets, approximately 24
feet wide, with unmarked parking
allowed to stagger from side to
side;
Local streets, medium density,
approximately 26 feet wide, with
unmarked parking on both sides;
Local streets, low density,
approximately 20 feet wide, with
unmarked parking on one side;
Commercial rear alleys,
approximately 24 feet wide within a
24 -foot right -of -way;
Residential rear lanes,
approximately 12 feet wide within a
24 -foot right -of -way?
Yes
No. This feature is optional for TND.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No not permitted in Virginia
No not permitted in Virginia
Yes Alleys will be a minimum of 18'.
Are street geometries based upon a design
speed no greater than 30 mph within the
neighborhood, 20 mph on local streets
Yes
Are unconventional (traditional) roadway
geometries such as forks, triangles, and
staggered intersections provided to calm
traffic?
Yes.
Are curb radiuses at intersections a
maximum of 15 feet 25 feet in rural areas
Yes, minimum curb radii will be 25' for
public streets and 15' for private roadways.
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with a typical measurement of 10 feet at
local intersections? (Larger radii are
allowed where required by the turning
radiuses of emergency equipment, provided
that such equipment is the appropriate
size.)*
Are one -way streets and streets with
more than one lane in each direction
avoided in all but the most urban
circumstances, with densities of over 50
units per acre? (If four -lane streets cannot
be avoided in low- density areas, such
streets must skirt neighborhoods rather than
passing through them.)*
Yes for streets with more than one lane in
each direction. There are no one -way
streets.
THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE
Do all streets other than alleys and lanes
have a sidewalk on at least one side 4 to 5
feet in width, 12 to 20 feet wide on retail
streets (both sides)? (Exemptions are
possible in extremely low- traffic or slow
traffic conditions).*
Yes.
Does every non commercial street include,
between the road -bed and the sidewalk, a
tree strip 5 tol0 feet in width, of
indigenous shade trees planted
approximately 30 feet apart, 10 -foot
minimum height at planting
Yes, VDOT recommends a minimum 6'
wide planting strip.
Does every retail street include indigenous
shade trees planted at an average of 30 feet
on center (10 -foot minimum height at
planting), located in sidewalk -level
planters, typically paced in line with the
party -walls between shops (optional in the
presence of conflicting arcades or
awnings)?
Yes
Are street materials simple, with asphalt
cartpaths and trowel- finished concrete
sidewalks? (Brick sidewalks are
unnecessary, but commercial sidewalks
should include a four -to -six foot brick strip
connecting the planters, for root health.)
Yes
Are all streetlights, mailboxes, trash
receptacles, and other pedestrian
obstructions placed within the tree strip,
except main street benches, which should
Yes
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back up to building fronts?
Are all unsightly transformers, lift stations,
utility meters, HVAC equipment, and other
machinery located not in the front
streetscape but at the rear lane or alley?
Yes
Are streetlights of low height and wattage,
and provided frequently toward
neighborhood centers (approximately 30
feet on center) and Tess frequently toward
rural edges (at intersections only)?
Yes
For neighborhoods that are located adjacent
to nature, dos the streetscape become more
rural as it approaches the neighborhood
edge, with curbs becoming open swales
and trees becoming less informal in their
placement?
Yes
THE PRIVATE STREETSCAPE
Do all retail buildings front directly on the
sidewalk, with no setback
Yes.
Are all shop entrances located directly at
the public streetfront (no malls or
galleries), with any rear entrances for
employees only?
Yes.
Are storefront signs no greater than 24
inches tall (or 24 inches wide if vertical),
and blade signs no greater than 12 inches
tall (or 12 inches wide if vertical), with
translucent signs and sign awnings
prohibited?
Signage per ordinance requirements
Are residential buildings placed relatively
close to the street, such that houses are
generally set back the equivalent of one-
quarter the width of the lot? (This results
in shallower setbacks toward neighborhood
centers.)
Yes, except for the single family lots which
are specifically intended to be somewhat
deeper and larger.
Do all main entrances present a positive
image, rather than being voids between
buildings?
Yes.
Do the front setbacks permit the
encroachment of semipublic attachments,
such as bay windows, balconies, stoops,
open porches, awnings, and arcades?
(Commercial awnings may overhang the
public sidewalk, and arcades should cover
all but two feed of the sidewalk width.
Yes
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Both may place supports on the sidewalk.)*
Are bay windows and balconies between 6
inches and 3 feet deep, stoops between 3
and 6 fee deep porches between 6 and 12
feet deep, awnings between 6 and 10 feet
deep, and arcades between 10 and 20 feet
deep?
This is undetermined and depends upon the
builder.
Do buildings have relatively flat fronts and
simple roofs, with most wings and plan
articulations at the rear?
Yes
Are all buildings other than small homes at
least 2 stories tall, except in rural areas,
where buildings taller than 3 stories are
prohibited?
Yes
Does each house on a corner lot have its
front door facing the larger street, the
exceptions being end -unit row houses,
which must always turn the corner, and
houses against high -speed roadways?
Yes
PARKING
Do most residential lots smaller than 60
feet wide (and apartment house lots) access
their parking via a rear land (or alley), with
front driveways prohibited
Yes
Are all garages that are served from the
street front set back a minimum of 20 feet
from the front of the house, or rotated so
that the garage doors do not face adjacent
streets?
Yes
Are all parking lots located behind
buildings or street walls, such that only
their access is visible from adjacent
streets
No
Are all surface parking lots planted with
indigenous shade trees, at a minimum ratio
of one tree per ten cars?
Tree planting per ordinance
Does the transition from rear parking to
main street shopping take place in a
pleasant pedestrian passage lined by shop
windows?
No
Are the on -site parking requirements
reduced to account for on- street parking
availability, nearby public parking lots,
mass transit, and the sharing of spaces due
to complementary parking schedules
Yes
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Are structured parking lots located
strategically as "anchors" in order to
generate pedestrian activity on sidewalks?
(Parking lots should generally not lead
directly into the buildings they serve, but
instead deposit pedestrians onto sidewalks.)
No. There are no structured parking lots.
HOUSING
Is there a diversity of housing types located
within close proximity to each other?
Ideally, there should be a 5% minimum
representation of at least five of the
following eight categories:*
Apartments above commercial
space;
Multifamily apartment buildings;
Two and three family houses;
Row houses;
Live /work buildings (row houses or
houses with first -floor offices or
shops at front);
Cottages on small Tots (30 to 40 feet
wide);
Houses on standard lots (40 to 70
feet wide);
Houses on large lots (over 70 feet
wide)
Yes.
Do all commercial buildings have a second
story (or more) for housing or offices?
Yes
Is each house lot pennitted to contain a
small ancillary dwelling unit in the rear
yard, such as an apartment over the garage?
This is not permitted by the County's
zoning ordinance.
Is subsidized housing stylistically
indistinguishable from market -rate
housing, and provided in an increment of
approximately one subsidized unit per ten
market -rate units
The project docs not contain a subsidized
housing component, and the Applicant
does not believe that Frederick County
wishes to have one in this development.
PRIVACY
Do all houses served by alleys have a 340-
6 foot tall privacy fence, wall, or shrub on
the rear property line
Yes
Do all row houses have 5 -to -7 foot tall
privacy walls or fences on shared side
property lines
No. The inclusion of such fences or
privacy walls is not consistent with the
creation of a community feel, and walls
neighbors from each other.
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Are all first -story apartments raised a
minimum of 2 feet if located within 10 feet
of the sidewalk, with windowsills above
the eye level of passing pedestrians
This is undetermined, and depends upon
the builder.
Are window muntins (wood strips that hold
the panes of glass in a glazed door or
window) encouraged on residential
buildings (for privacy), but discouraged on
retail fronts?
Yes
ARCHITECTURAL SYNTAX
Is regional architectural syntax used as a
basis for ecologically responsible design?
Yes
Are window proportions, roof pitches,
building materials, and colors limited to a
harmonious range, as regionally
determined?
Yes
Is the ratio of fenestration to wall of
building facades kept below 35 except at
retail frontages, which are a minimum of
65% fenestration?
This is undetermined at this time and will
not be known until the unit mix and final
architecture is complete.
Does each building facade display no more
than two -wall materials, textures, or colors
(plus trim)? (If two materials are used, the
heavier [looking] material shall be located
below the lighter.
Yes
Items marked with an asterisk are
identified by Duany as critical design
elements.
{00032114.DOC 1 Artrip Planning Matrix 000419 000004}
TO:
DATE: March 2, 2006
MTR/bhd
Board of Supervisors
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665 -5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP_
Deputy Director
RE: Postponement of the Villages at Artrip Rezoning Application, RZ #12 -05
The Villages at Artrip Rezoning Application, RZ12 -05. and corresponding Master Development
Plan, MDP #09 -05, have been formally requested to be removed from the Board of Supervisors
March 8, 2006 meeting by the applicant. This request for a postponement was received by staff via e-
mail correspondence on Friday, February 24, 2006. No time frame for the consideration of this
rezoning request has been provided by the applicant. At such time the applicant requests that the
application be placed upon the Board's Agenda for consideration, staff will ensure that the Public
Hearing is re- advertised and that the application materials are forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.
Please contact me if you have any further questions regarding this rezoning application.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000
Board hearing on Artrip
Subject: Board hearing on Artrip
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:22:19 -0500
From: "Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com>
To: "Mike Ruddy" <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
CC: <dfrank @Dewberry.com>
Please take this as a formal request that this matter not be placed on the Board's upcoming agenda. In discussions
with Board members, I believe that there are additional issues that were not issues for the Commission that will
require some time to address.
John H. Foote
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich Terpak, P.C.
4310 Prince William Parkway, Suite 300
Glen Park I
Prince William, Virginia 22192
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Dear Michael:
JIf'ijhf
Re: Artrip RZ 12 -05
cc: Jeffrey Abramson
Stuart Margulies
David Frank
Jim Brown
John Callow
WALSH COLUCCI
LUBELEY EMRICH
TERPAK PC
November 16, 2005
As you know, the applicant in this case has proposed sign 5:ant modifications to the
rezoning proposal, to reduce density and to relocate a potential ele r ie:ntary school site, among
other things. In consequence we would greatly appreciate it if the Nanning nning Commission would
consider deferring further consideration of this case until its Decetober 21st meeting. This would
give us time to redraft the MDP and the associated proffers and di scuss them again with you_
Thank you very much for your attention to this.
Sincerely yours,
WALSH, COLUCC:I, LUBELEY,
EMRICH TEItPAK, P.C.
Foote
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Artrip RA proffers and MDP
Subject: Artrip RA proffers and MDP
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:43:54 -0500
From: "Frank, David" <dfrank @Dewberry.com>
To: "Mike Ruddy" <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
Good afternoon Mike,
After speaking with the team we have submitted the documents as you received them on Friday.
It was not going to be possible with our schedules to make any changes to the MDP and get the
prints into your agenda package. Even though there are no walks identified passing through the
Landbay leading from the core area to the school site, it seems reasonable to suggest this as a
development condition. It is the design intent of the layout to incorporate the school into the
pedestrian friendly community, and could be agreed to during the planning commission hearing.
Please call me if you have any questions or concerns. You should be receiving the 45 copies of
the revised proffers and MDP this afternoon, as well as a newly signed and notarized set of the
revised proffers. Thank you again for all your time and effort on this application.
David L. Frank, CLA
Project Manager
Dewberry
611 West Jubal Early Drive
Building B, Suite C
Winchester, VA 22601
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Michael T Ruddy
Deputy Planning Director
Frederick County
107 North Kent Street
Suite 202
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Re: Artrip RZ 12 -05
Dear Michael:
WALSH COLUCCI
LUBELEY EMRICH
TERPAK PC
September 26, 2005
As you requested, the Applicant in this case has revised the proffer statement based on
our discussions and the results of the Planning Commission's last hearing.
At your request, we are attaching a redlined and a clean version of the proffers (and will
have a signed copy of the proffers for the Planning Commission meeting.
The following is a bullet list of the significant changes to the proffers:
D Perhaps most importantly, Tower has removed the language that would have
permitted issuance of building permits and the use of roads in Canter Estates for Phase I before
the completion of the bridge to Wakeland Manor.. You will find that this has been accomplished
by the deletion of the language to the contrary in proffer 14.3.1.1.
Tower has clarified proffer 3.1.3.1 to reflect the extent of completion of Warrior
Drive from I -81 to the Tasker intersection.
D Tower has revised proffer 4.5 to make the sign package an Appendix to the
Proffers.
Tower has revised proffer 5.1 to clarify your issues regarding sidewalks.
Tower has agreed that it will dedicate the additional five acres to the County
pursuant to proffer 7.2, with the limitation that the use be compatible with the community.
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P Tower has removed the reversionary provision of former proffer 7.5 such that it
will not possess a right of first refusal on the school site.
Tower has clarified that there will be a 50 -foot woodland conservation area
adjacent to Wakeland Manor, in Land Bays D and E, as you have requested.
In proffer 14.3.1 Tower has clarified that Warrior Drive is an urban section, and
Parkins Mill is a rural section, road. It has also clarified its rights with respect to construction of
a model home or sales center, but restricted that to a time when the bridge is useable by the
public, in order to avoid reliance on Canter Estates, as you have requested.
Tower has modified provisions of proffer 13 regarding Land Bay F because that
dedication is now associated with the Schools proffer. These provisions are now found in the
proffers with respect to the dedication of the additional five acres, now under the schools section.
Tower has added the "missing link" on road construction requirements for
Warrior Drive into Wakeland Manor on the alternative road phasing plan, as had been done
previously with respect to the primary phasing, in proffer 14.4.1.
Tower has revised proffer 14.5.2 to clarify the circumstances in which it may
initiate development from Warrior or Parkins Mill. This does not alter its obligation to complete
all the road work as otherwise phased, but it may prove easier to initiate construction one way or
the other, as events prove out during final engineering and marketing. Tower has also related
this more clearly to proffer 14.6.2.
Tower has modified proffer 14.10 to reflect sidewalk or trail on both sides of
Parkins Mill Road to connect to Canter.
I believe that this responds to the requests that you made of us and we thank you for your
kind assistance. It is our understanding that you will provide this letter, the revised MDP, and
the revised proffer to the Planning Commission prior to its next meeting on this case.
JHF /jhf
Sincerely yours,
WALSH, COLUCCI, LUBELEY,
EMRI TERPAK, P.C.
Foote
Michael T. Ruddy
September 26, 2005
Page 3 of 3
cc: Jeffrey Abramson
Stuart Margulies
David Frank
Jim Brown
John Callow
Revisions.0n the way
Subject: Revisions on the way
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:18:29 -0400
From: "Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com>
To: "Mike Ruddy" <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
CC• "Stuart Margulies" smargulies @towercompanies.com
"Frank, David" <dfrank @Dewberry.com
"Brittingham, Rich" <RBrittingham @Dewberry.com <michael.glickman @phra.com>
Michael We have been merrily working away on revisions, and I am finishing a revised proffer statement and IAS.
The changes are not extensive, but they are substantively significant. The sum is that Tower proposes to halt
development at Phase II until Warrior is completely built through, as Roger and Rick said bothered them, and as your
staff report notes. Tower will also double its commitment to commercial prior to the end of Phase 2 to 20,000 SF
because that is what can be done practically (and they worry about it) and what the intersection at Warrior and
Tasker can handle and remain LOS C according to Glickman and Callow. The rest of the commercial has to await
people and traffic. We will also add the five acres for the school site if it is desired.
I have now had a chance to talk directly with several members of the Commission, to make sure we were not
misreading what we heard. While Chairman Chuck has expressed concerns that he had not mentioned before that
are unrelated to these changes, Rick and June at least appear to be comfortable with our ideas though I do not
presume to speak for them. I am trying to get hold of Roger so I can check with him.
I would also note that plotting 45 full size MDP's is very difficult at this stage. We can simplify this submission by
printing only 11" x 17" copies of the MDP. There are only minor text changes to the plan, and based on what we are
doing we can't imagine that it warrants additional agency reviews. We are only modifying to accommodate issues
that have been expressed. We would appreciate your blessing to not print full scale MDP's. It will be very costly and
time consuming for these print to be run in time for the submission.
John H. Foote
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich Terpak, P.C.
4310 Prince William Parkway, Suite 300
Glen Park
Prince William, Virginia 22192
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TO: Jeffrey Abramson, (301) 984 -7601
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Michael T. Ruddy, (540) 665 -6395
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Winchester, Virginia 22604
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WALSH COLIICCI
LIISELEY EMRICH
TERPAK PC
August 18, 2005
RE: Artrip and the Adjacent Authority Property
Dear Wendy:
As David Frank and I discussed with you in your office a week or so past, the Tower
Companies are seeking to rezone the Artrip property to the County's R4 Zoning District We
have been to the Planning Commission once, and are scheduled to be heard again on October 5
Assuming that we are successful in obtaining the rezoning, one of the critical concerns
that we face is access to the site for the purposes of initiating construction of the project. At
present, the land is inaccessible by any reasonable means except across the Authority's adjacent
property. It is our understanding that you have no objection to the Tower Companies to the
benefit of Winchester Artrip LLC or their successors aad assigns obtaining access across that
ground for use until there is a road connection to the north or south of the property, as Tower
intends to construct.
I also understand that the Authority would support a conveyance of approximately five
acres of its property to the School Board to be joined to the approximately 11 acres that Tower
would dedicate for building a new elementary school. The details of such a transaction would
need to be worked out, and we are well aware of the existing of the reversionary clause in the
deed by which the Authority acquired the property. I have spoken with Dave Holliday, and he
advises me that while he cannot commit to executing a release of that clause, he, personally,
would not be opposed. There may well be means of accomplishing this without significant
difficulty, should the moment of need arise. I am coming to Winchester soon to have lunch with
my old friend Dave, and can discuss it with him further
My folks would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm this for us, so that, among other
things, the good Messrs. Ruddy and Lawrence will be well informed on this.
Thanks for your courtesy and consideration.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Stuart Margulies
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Michael Ruddy
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EMRICH TERPAK, P.C.
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Artrip Proffers (August, 2006) Page 1 of 1
Mike Ruddy
From: Funkhouser, Rhonda Rhonda .Funkhouser @VDOT.Virginia.gov] on behalf of Ingram, Lloyd
[Lloyd.Ingram @VDOT. Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 8:06 AM
To: 'john.callow @phra.com'
Cc: Copp, Jerry; 'Mike Ruddy'; Ingram, Lloyd; Alexander, Scott
Subject: Artrip Proffers (August, 2006)
John,
After reviewing the proffers (dated August 2006) proposed in the Villages at Artrip proffer statement I
have the two following concerns:
Under section 14.6.1- I believe that it is critical the 'and complete" be reinstated into the text of the
proffer. Bonding the completion of Warrior Drive from point "D" to point "E" (the property line at
Crosspointe) has the potential to leave several loose ends a few years from now when the roadway is
needed. Who will hold the Bond? Who will be charged with the responsibility of administration
oversight and construction when this road needs to be built. It would be much cleaner for everyone if
the work was completed by the developer while the contractor and equipment are on site.
One item 1 did not find in the proffer statement was the improvements needed at the intersection of
Tasker Road and Warrior Drive. While CVS has installed a traffic signal at that intersection additional
signal heads and some turn lanes improvements will be required. During one of Mr. John Foote's
presentations to Frederick County there was a verbal mention by him that these improvements would
be addressed, but 1 cannot find this item be mentioned in the current document.
If the issues mentioned above can be adequately addressed it appears that VDOT can support the
remaining portions of the proffer statement of August, 2006.
Thanks,
Lloyd A. Ingram
Transportation Engineer
VDOT Edinburg Residency
Land Development
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, VA 22824
(540) 984 -5611
(540) 984 -5607 (fax)
10/2/2006
Artrip Revised Proffers
Subject: Artrip Revised Proffer.
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:41:25 -0500
From: "Ingram, Lloyd" Lloyd.Ingram @VDOT.Virginia.gov>
To: "'dfrank @dewberry.com <dfrank @dewberry.com>
CC: 'Eric Lawrence' <elawrenc @co.frederick.va.us "Copp, Jerry" <Jerry.Copp @VDOT.Virginia.gov
"Ingram, Lloyd" L1oyd.Ingram @VDOT.Virginia.gov>
David,
I have tried to contact you several times today in response to your voicemail in regards to our thoughts on the
revised Transportation Proffers. We have two issues of major concern.
The first one being the intersection of Tasker Road and Warrior improvements. While CVS is signalizing the
intersection, additional work will be required once the Artrip development generates traffic. This work will
include additional signal heads as well as additional turn lanes. It is felt this will be the responsibility of the
Artrip development.
The second item of concern is under Section 14.3.1. It is not clear as to how many lanes of roadway is being
built between the southern bridge approach and the existing Wakeland Manor end of pavement. I was under
the impression from some of the comments made by Mr. Foote that he had been in contact with Centex Homes
at Wakeland Manor and the full four -lane roadway was going to be built by Centex to meet Artrip's four -lane
section. This isn't clear under this proffer section. Therefore, we request clarification.
If you require additional information, please contact me.
Lloyd A. Ingram
Transportation Engineer
VDOT Edinburg Residency
Land Development
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, VA 22824
(540) 984 -5611
(540) 984 -5607 (fax)
1 of 1 12/20/2005 1:43 PM
PROFFERS 12 21 05.DOC (00020625- 2).DOC
Subject: PROFFERS 12 21 05.DOC (00020625- 2).DOC
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:36:34 -0500
From: "Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com>
To: "Mike Ruddy" <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us <bsanker @towercompanies.com
<ajkohn @towercompanies.com <simontito @aol.com <dborchardt @towercompanies.com
<dfrank @Dewberry.com <RBrittingham @Dewberry.com
"Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com <gma @towercompanies.com
<jsa@towercompanies.com <jbrown @dewberry.com <john.callow @phra.com
<abramsonrd @bipc.com <smargulies @towercompanies.com>
«PROFFERS 12 21 05.DOC (00020625- 2).DOC»
Mike Herewith are the changes that we would make to the proffers, and to which we will verbally agree this
evening, with the promise that these will be included in the proffers submitted to the Board.
As to the three units in the Core Area, we believe that the proffers and MDP already accommodate them because of
the unit type listing on the first page of the MDP. Tower has a number of unit types that correspond to the general
types shown on the MDP, and a proffer commitment to do at least three different ones.
Other changes are fine. We would like the language in 14.16 as I have rewritten it. We have an agreement from
Wendy to access through there, but our guys are properly paranoid because it is construction access.
John H. Foote
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich Terpak, P.C.
4310 Prince William Parkway, Suite 300
Glen Park I
Prince William, Virginia 22192
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RE: Artrip
Subject: RE: Artrip
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:10:22 -0500
From: "Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com>
To: "Mike Ruddy" <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
We are inclined to use the first and not the alternative. We would provide access to t
Original Message
From: Mike Ruddy mailto :Mruddy @co.frederick.va.usl
Sent: Mon Nov 28 13:29:21 2005
To: Foote, John; Frank, David
Subject: Artrip
Gentleman:
Thanks for your time this morning. Sorry I had to depart prior to fully
concluding the effort.
A couple of additional thoughts:
The simpler, the better at this stage. Two phases would be preferable
with the construction from A to D and B2 completed with /prior to the
first phase. An alternative on our discussion this morning and to the
above may be three phases with 200 and 400 breaks as follows: prior to
first phase (0 200) A to 92, prior to 2nd phase (200 -400) B to D, and
prior to 3rd phase (400 -793) D to E built or bonded. This may be a
working compromise. 50 percent of the phase 1 units would be in the core
area. Access to the proposed school would be provided.
The change to include Landbay F makes the application much more
complicated than it was previously, not simpler. Initial concerns
include loss of five acres of previously dedicated open space,
environmental issues, access, and most significantly Lakeside Drive.
Reconsideration of this change at this stage would be preferable.
Original concept appeared to be well received.
Finally, any new application officially submitted after December 1, 2005
will be subject to the County's updated fiscal model. New residential
applications should address the $23K fiscal impact per single family
residence. While this does not include your project, the impacts of new
residential units and the Boards policy should be recognized.
Hope to hear more from you on any changes to the info submitted this
morning soon. Tomorrow would be good.
Thanks.
Mike.
This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you
1 of 1 11(28/2005 2:41 PM
Artrip Rezoning Important dates
Good Morning John and David:
Subject: Artrip Rezoning Important dates
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:11:46 -0400
From: Mike Ruddy <Mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
To: "Foote, John" <jfoote @pw.thelandlawyers.com "Frank, David" <dfrank @Dewberry.com>
I'm touching base with you to make you aware of some important dates
that relate to the resubmittal of the Artrip Rezoning for the Decemeber
7, 2005 Planning Commission meeting.
Due to the Veterans Day holiday on the 1lth of November, the applicant
cut -off for the 12/7 Planning Commission meeting is Monday, November 14.
Staff's cut -off for the agenda is Friday, November 18. This is slightly
early due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the following week.
This schedule leaves you with approximately two remaining weeks to
provide the modified package to the reviewing agencies and receive their
comments. This is very important at this stage of the review process
(and the Chairman specifically requested at the PC meeting that this be
done). Hopefully, you are progressing with the modifications. In
particular, with the schools based on the correspondance I forwarded to
you last week from FOPS.
As always, I am available to meet with you. I would like to ensure that
I am fully aware of any changes that are being made. Any advanced copy
of proposed additional changes would be appreciated.
Thanks and see you soon.
Mike.
1 of I 11/7/2005 10:51 AM
REFERENCE: Artrip Property
Dear Mr. Foote:
FREDERICK COUNTY
SANITATION AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 187t7
Winchester, VA 22604.8377u
JAMES T. ANDERSON, Chairman
DARWIN 5. BRADEN, Vice- chairman
ROBERT P. MOWERY, C.P.A., .Sec- treasurer
JOHN STEVENS
RICHARD A. RUCIMAN, P.E.
Mr. John H. Foote
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Enrich, Terpak, PC
4310 Prince William Parkway Suite 300
Prince William VA 22192
September 19, 2005
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This will confirm the points set forth in your letter of August 18, 2005.
agents of Tower Companies or their successors to access the referenced
property at the end of Lakeside Drive. This access is for purposes of co
Additionally. I will recommend the Authority dedicate five acres of our
new elementary school. This is provided it is agreeable with the parties
Authority with a reversion clause.
Should you need further information, please call me.
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cf:: Michael Rudy
Sincerely yours,
W. H. Jones, P. E.
Engineer- Director
WATER AT YOUR SERVICE
2005
Wellington H. Jones t'.E.
Engineer Director
Ph.. (540) 868 -1061
Fax. (540) 868 -1429
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that dedicated that facility to the
Mr. David L. Frank, CLA
Dewberry Davis LLC
611 West Jubal Early Drive, Suite C
Winchester, Virginia 22601
RE: Rezoning Application for the Village at Artrip
Frederick County, Virginia
Deal Mr. Frank:
May 19, 2005
We have reviewed your responses to our initial review comments dated
December 20, 2004, and offer the following:
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Public Works
540/665 -5643
FAX: 540/678 -0682
Your response to our comment #2) related to completion of the bridge over the
unnamed Opequon tributary indicates that the project will provide four (4) paved
lanes for the full length of Warrior Drive prior to the issuance of the 6S 1
residential permit in Phase 111 of the project. The actual revised proffer indicates
that the applicant will design and bond the traffic improvements prior to the
issuance of the 681" residential building permit. The proffer statements related to
residential development should indicate that the infrastructure associated with
roads and drainage shall be constructed in accordance with Frederick County's
current erosion and sediment control ordinance prior to issuance of building
permits.
Your response to our continent #3) concerning the use of Lot 121, Section VIII
in Lakewood Manor as temporary access is not satisfactory. As we had previously
indicated, Frederick County will not approve the use of this lot as a permanent or
temporary access to the proposed project site. This conclusion applies to any
access including limited u se by certain construction equipment. We will not grant
a temporary construction access through this lot.
In your response to our comment #8), you have indicated that the HOA will be
responsible for maintaining the BMP facilities that will not be maintained by the
county. First, Frederick County will not maintain any of the 13MP facilities
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proposed for this project. Secondly, this requirement should be indicated in the
proffer statement.
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Your response to our comment (49) does not address the impact on solid waste
disposal. It is suggested that you reference the impact on our local landfill as well
as the requirement to provide curbside trash pickup as indicated in the proffer
statement.
We will grant our approval of the subject rezoning when the above issues have been
satisfactorily addressed.
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DATE: January 27, 2006
SUBJECT: Villages at Artrip
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To: Mr. John H. Foote
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich Terpak, PC
FROM: Stephen M. Kapocsi
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
If I can be of further help to you with the project, please let me know.
e -mail:
Visit us at www.frederick.k12.va.us
the Superintendent kapocsis@frederick.k12.va.us
I would like to thank you and Mr. David Frank for meeting with Mr. Albert Orndorff, assistant
superintendent for administration, and me to review a revised schematic site plan developed by
Dewberry Davis.
The proposed proffer of a school site at the Villages of Artrip project (on the identified location
discussed on January 13, 2006) will accommodate an elementary school at 750 program capacity
with the required outside physical education and play areas.
540- 662 -3889 Ext 112 1415 Amherst Street, Post Office Box 3508, Winchester, VA 22604 -2546 FAX 540 -662 -3890
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Dear Mr. Ruddy:
Thank you for meeting on October 12, 2005, with Mr. Al Orndorff and myself
concerning questions that Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) has relative to the Villages at
Artrip project. It would be helpful for the FCPS if the following information was provided by
the project applicant:
An electronic file showing any topographical and boundary surveys of the proposed
elementary school site. The files should be sent to Mr. William Shelton, P.E.,
Civil Engineer, Oliver Webb, Pappas Rhudy, Inc., 200 Country Drive, Plaza One,
Bldg E, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Copies of any formal /legal agreements with adjacent landowners that are
considered to be contributing land to the proposed school site. Files should be
sent to my office.
It is my understanding that the Villages at Artrip project will go back to the Planning
Commission on December 7, 2005, Please have the applicant respond in a timely manner so that
the school board can have appropriate professional consultation on the applicant's proposal
relative to the elementary school site and a response from the school board's administration staff
may be procured.
Respectfully yours,
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Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
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Subject: Artrip Project
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:04:50 -0500
From: "david worthington" <worthington .david @worldnet.att.net>
To: <mruddy @co.frederick.va.us>
Mr. Ruddy, yesterday I had the opportunity to walk the Artrip project with a representative from the developer and
Kelly McDaniel of the Potomac Conservancy. While we were impressed by some of the actions the developer is
taking, i.e., tree preservation areas, maintaining ponds, tree buffers we did notice that a large wooded area next to
the Opequon was proposed to be graded into three ball fields. I am concerned about this action for the following
reasons:
1. The area contains some steep slopes and these will have to be graded during construction to accommodate
the ball fields. This construction action, even with proper sedimentation controls, will lead to significant erosion
and potential siltation of the Opequon.
2. The trees that will be removed for the ball field will no longer provide slope support nor soil retention and
erosion of this area will occur after the construction is complete. This will also lead to sediment into the
Opequon.
3. The grassy fields that will replace the natural forest will have to be fertilized to maintain them and the resulting
nitrogen and phosphorus runoff will end up in the Opequon causing further pollution problems.
4. All of this pollution will have a detrimental affect on our actions to reduce the amount of pollution in the
Opequon watershed.
5. The cost to regrade the wooded area into ball fields will be quite expensive as the land is not conducive to flat
areas and there will be a lot of tree stumps and roots to remove.
6. The wooded area is directly behind an elementary school and 1 can think of no better area for our children to
learn about the environment and gain a respect and admiration for it. Ball fields, while used for a portion of the
day, cannot replace the learning experience that a woodland can provide.
7. Does the school really need three ball fields for their students? I live across from an elementary school and
while the playing field is used some during the day the rest of the time the fields sit idle.
8. Even on weekends the fields are normally idle, except for when people from outside our neighborhood use the
fields for impromptu soccer tournaments.
9. Our local children usually play in their yards or ride bikes in the neighborhood rather than access the fields.
Plus wooded areas are great places for children to play and learn about nature. I had one in my backyard as a
kid and I remember many a day playing in the woods and exploring nature.
10. The wooded area would provide for a green corridor for the wildlife that will be displaced by this project. We
must take wildlife into account during our planning actions.
The developer by his design concept has though outside the box in order to provide an enhanced and community
oriented project. It would be a shame if we stamped our standard requirements on this project and affected their
approach. Instead, it is my opinion that we need to look outside the box as well and mold our requirements to fit the
need of this community, this project and the environment. Therefore, I strongly urge the County to look at maintaining
the wooded areas discussed above and for reducing the size and number of ball fields required at this location.
In addition to the above, I have a few other concerns or issues as well:
1. The applicant has several storm water retention ponds. The City of Winchester has found that local
homeowner associations do not maintain these and eventually the City is eft with the responsibility to maintain
them. These large, typically grassy areas require costly maintenance that could easily be replaced by more
natural uses. I am taking a stormwater management pond adjacent to my property and with the help of the
Potomac Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited and restoring it as a wetland. I strongly encourage County Staff to
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explore this possibilities with this project and all future others. The County can save money and provide a
more naturalistic area if they take this step.
2. The applicant's plan calls for 10 foot asphalt trails. This wide of a paved trail in natural woodland area settings
is improper unless the trail is also being used for emergency access. I encourage the County Staff to look at
ways of reducing this width to limit the affect on the environment that we are trying to protect.
3. How do the green corridors provided by this project tie into the adjacent areas? Have we landlocked our
wildlife into a boxed area
4. With the idea of this project to be a "walking community" can the parking areas for the school be reduced?
This applicant is trying to encourage people to use other than motorized transportation to get around and
again it would be a shame for us to stamp our standard responses and affect the approach of this project.
I would be happy to address the above issues with you and I can be reached at (540) 665 -3939 or (540) 722 -2100. I
and others would also like to meet with you to discuss possible revisions to the County Ordinances to make them
more environmentally friendly. We are also interested in having the concepts proposed by this developer encouraged
throughout the UDA.
I appreciate your taking the time to read my e-mail and look forward to hearing from you.
Take care,
David Worthington
2/15/2006 5:03 PM
Mike Ruddy
From: Mike Ruddy [mruddy @co.frederick.va.us]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 10:28 AM
To: Foote, John
Subject: Artrip Proffer Statement Comparison
Hi John:
After reviewing the comparable proffer statement, I thought it would be helpful to forward to you some brief
comments that would help clarify some points in the latest proffer statement. Please address them as appropriate.
I have also noted several very important points that should be addressed fully.
I have been advised that both the staff and applicant's presentation should be as brief as possible at the
upcoming BOS meeting. Therefore, I want to make sure that as many outstanding points /issues as possible are
taken care of This will help the staff report and the overall presentation.
The following proffers should be addressed:
1.2.1
Further define net leaseable to specifically state net leaseable square feet of building /structure floor area or
usable commercial floor area as previously identified in Mr. Bob Mitchell's comments of 08/03/05.
3.1.5
Further clarification /definition minimum standard of community civic center and pool may be helpful.
3.1.5
Change in timing to 601 permit from that approved by the PC (325) would not appear to be acceptable. Should
reinstate original phase 11 timing to ensure community facilities are timely with the development.
4.1.4
Is the "additional materials" addition supposed to be applicable to 4.1 as a whole or just to 4.1.4, roofing?
Clarification may be needed if so.
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7.2
Does not make sense as changed and is undesirable. Should reinstate original as approved by PC or advance for
benefit of schools.
7.6
Appears to be a combination of two separate issues. Should reinstate original as this is a subdivision issue not a
permitting issue.
14.3.3
Interconnectivity would be desirable. The connection will be made. Therefore, physical barriers blocking access
between projects may not ultimately appropriate in this location.
14.6.1***
D to E should be completed /constructed by the applicant. Bonding is not acceptable. Should reinstate original as
approved by PC or modified to ensure who and when it would be constructed is clear. Suggest design and bond
by 501 BP and construction completion by 601st BP, Phase III. Completion to Point E is critical.
14.6.2
Additional language suggests approach not endorsed by County Treasurer. Bonding approach preferable as in
original.
14.9
Should reinstate original to provide for the trail into Wakeland Manor consistent with the road improvements to the
10/2/2006
As always, thanks for your help and happy Friday!
Mike.
10/2/2006
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intersection where the road and trail would connect to the pavement of that portion of Warrior constructed by
others. Additional clarification on this road and trail connection to the portion of Warrior constructed by others may
be helpful.
14.10
Should reinstate original as pedestrian accommodations are required with the road construction.
14.16
Not acceptable as the proffer commits the Board to permitting /guaranteeing access over a property owned by
others. Should reinstate original
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This proffer should be removed as it is confusing and speculative.
Appendix B Comprehensive Sign Package should be included in proffer.
Pursuant to Lloyd's e-mail earlier this morning, additional clarification on improvements to signals and
intersections identified in the TIA may be helpful.
F,rederickSounO;Department ofi'Planninge& Developmen`
TO: John Foote Walsh, Colucci, Emrich Terpak, P. C.
David Frank Dewberry
FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP
Deputy Director
RE: Final Points Villages at Artrip Rezoning
DATE: December 19, 2005
The following points are offered as a final comment on the rezoning application for the
Villages at Artrip. As you will see they are the more minor administrative points I
referred to, but didn't specifically call out, in the staff report which need to be cleaned up.
Please incorporate the changes into the Proffer Statement and on the MDP and provide
them to me hopefully in advance of the Planning Commission meeting on the 21 of
December. The requested changes are quite straightforward. However, please call me if
you have any questions.
Proffer Statement.
1.4 Not fewer than three housing types shall be provided in the core area. The
MDP only shows two housing types in the core area. You may want to modify the
geographic area of the core area on the MDP to include a portion of the small lot
single family housing type area, thus providing three housing types in the core
area consistent with this proffer.
1.9 The applicant shall make reasonable attempts to preserve... Provide
measure to ensure the protection as in proffer 13.3. Additional construction
fencing may be appropriate to ensure the protection of this specific specimen
Delaware Pine. 1 would like to make sure that reasonable attempts will indeed
protect the tree.
3.1.4 Please ensure that all the community improvements identified are shown
on the MDP. Specifically, the Recreational Community Center and trails should
be shown on all sheets of the MDP, especially Sheet 1.
4.1.4 Miscellaneous materials that may be used shall consist of... "For
roofing" should be added to the first sentence in the location identified by the
above.
5.1 The Pedestrian/Bicycling trail constructed along Warrior Drive shall be...
Please include "and along Parkins Mil/ Road" to this sentence to clarify the trail
location shown on the MDP.
13.5 adjacent to Wakeland Manor should read "adjacent to Canter Estates
14.3.1 Please reinstate the "as a full section of a four lane divided roadway"
language into the first sentence immediately after Warrior Drive. This provides
needed clarity and certainty and avoids any ambiguity in the road construction
program.
14.3.2 Please add "Prior to the issuance of the first residential building permit"
as the first part of the first sentence of this proffer to maintain consistency with
the above proffered commitment (Proffer 14.3.1) and provides needed clarity and
certainty.
14.6.2 Please add "as a full section of a four lane divided roadway prior to the
issuance of the 35t residential building permit" language into the first sentence
after "from Point D to Point E
14.7.1 Please add "as a full section of a four lane divided roadway" language
into the first sentence after `from Point E to Point C'.
14.7.2 Please add "as a full section of a four lane divided roadway" language
into the first sentence after `from Point C to Point A Also, "and make its
connection to Wakeland" should be substituted for "including" as this specific
improvement is not part of or included in, this section of the improvement from
Point C to Point A.
14.16 This proffer should be removed as it has no validity. The FCSA or their
property is not a part of this application. Alternately, clean this proffer up to deal
with only the portion of property proposed to he dedicated to the County that
presently is owner by the Tower Companies and is a part of this application.
Master Development Plan.
Please adjust the alignment of the access to the dedicated school site and adjacent
Land Bay to intersect with Canter Estates (Falabella Drive) in a direct alignment,
perpendicular to Parkins Mill Road, rather than the 45 degree angle currently
depicted on the MDP.
Please clarify the approximately five (5) acres of area dedicated for public use
identified as Landbay F and described in Proffer 7.3. Specifically, the land to be
dedicated should extend entirely to the limits of the Villages at Artrip property,
both to the southwest and southeast of the identified area. This would be
consistent with the area depicted on the previous MDP. It is important to ensure
that the land to be dedicated has the ability to be used in conjunction with
adjacent properties and encompasses the tributary of the Opequon Creek.
Presently, the MDP appears to show an area to be dedicated that could be
interpreted to not extend to the southern property line of the project as the
property to be dedicated appears to be surrounded entirely by open space. The
MDP should be modified to show the dedicated area, Landbay F, extending to the
southern property lines.
It may be desirable for you to reinstate the area identified as a tree save area
within Landbay F should you feel that this element of the project is important.
May 9, 2005
Dear Mike:
Comment:
Comment:
611 West Juba! Early Drive 540 678 2700
t i Suite C 540 678 2703 fax
Dewberry y Winchester, VA 22601 www.dewberry.com
Michael T. Rudy, AICP
Deputy Planning Director
County of Frederick
107 North Kent Street
Suite 202
Winchester VA 22601
Re: Additional Preliminary Comments
Villages at Artrip Rezoning Application
On behalf of Winchester -Artrip LLC, applicant, we are resubmitting for additional review and
comment the revised the Rezoning Application Proffer Statement and Master Development Plan. Upon
receiving a letter from your office dated 02/14/2005, the applicant has revised the Rezoning
Application Proffer Statement and Master Development Plan and offers the following responses to you
comments:
1. The Comprehensive Plan provides two clearly stated goals that pertain to planned
communities which seek to encourage large scale new communities that are creatively and
appropriately designed to provide the highest possible quality of development and seek to ensure that
new planned communities do not have adverse impacts on the community.
Response: The revised submission attempts to address the Planning Office comments made here
and in our meetings, to increase the Applicant's level of commitment to specific design elements with
respect to the critical "Core Area" of the proposal, to refine commitments to other Landbays outside
the Core Area, and to refine the draft proffer statement to reflect construction requirements for
significant roadways, and dedication of land to public use for an elementary school.
2. The mixed use concept is intended to promote land use patterns that allow for
internal service, employment and intermodal transportation opportunities with public open space
linkages between various developments. The concept is offered as a diversion from the typical
segregation of land uses into specific zoning districts that are often unrelated to each other such as is
presently evident in the County. The approach offered with this application seeks to achieve this
desirable concept and is supported by the Comprehensive Plan.
Response: No comment necessary.
Dewberry Davis LLC
Comment:
3. From a land use planning perspective the location and scale of this project may
present a unique opportunity to implement a truly mixed use project into Frederick County. The
property is centrally located to the developing areas of the County at the future confluence of Warrior
Drive and Parkins Mill Road. The prominent visibility and strategic location that will ultimately be
provided at this location should be advantageous to the success of this concept and project. Such a
creative approach or concept would be more preferable and acceptable than a rezoning that would
simply enable more of the existing pattern of development to occur. Recognizing the desirability of the
concept, many of the following comments seek to ensure that the impacts associated with such a
project are addressed to the greatest extent possible.
Response: The Applicant shares a desire to create a unique community in
Frederick County, and to advance the County's long -term planning and transportation goals, and the
plan and associated proffers have been developed with precisely this in mind.
Comment:
4. The narrative describing the development proposal of the project and the
residential uses is extremely flexible. It states that the uses may include and are not limited to the noted
housing types. Further, the description of the unit types depicted on the MDP is clear in that it is for
illustrative purposes only. This lack of commitment or specificity with the housing units and the MDP
would appear to leave the ultimate mix of units and the overall design of the project open to significant
modification that may ultimately frustrate the concept and design that has been presented to the
County. The applicant should evaluate if it would be more appropriate to provide a greater level of
specificity and commitment regarding the housing units and MDP. The more certainty that the
Planning Commission and ultimately Board of Supervisors has regarding the ultimate outcome of the
project may result in a greater comfort level in the disposition of the application.
Response As noted, the revised Rezoning Application and Master Plan have refined the design
concept for The Villages of Artrip community Core Area. The Core Area as depicted in the revised
Master Development Plan dated May 20, 2005 will consist of a minimum of at least two different
residential building types, commercial /retailloffice /restaurant space ultimately totaling 118,550 square
feet, and community open space areas integral to the ecological design concept for the Village Pond.
Comment: 5. throughout the application there are requests to modify certain elements of the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as enabled by Section 1.65 -72.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. As
required, the applicant shall demonstrate that the requested modification is necessary or justified. It
would be helpful for the applicant to consolidate all of the requested modifications in some form of
justification statement or document. Further, an alternative dimensional requirement plan and alternate
buffer and screening plan should be prepared that clearly identifies the modifications or alternatives
that are being requested and the justification for such modification. Presently the various requests are
located throughout the application and in the proffer statement. The above would provide clarity in the
review and potential ultimate endorsement of modifications and would be most helpful to the rezoning
and MIP administration. As we had previously discussed, please find enclosed with these comments a
copy of a similar document that was accepted by the County with the Stephenson's Village rezoning
application for your information.
Dewberry
Response: See comment response #5.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan have
consolidated residential design criteria in Appendix A of the draft proffer statement. This revised
proffer statement requires all residential development to strictly adhere to the Frederick County
ordinances, and where applicable to the design guidelines of Appendix A of the proffer statement
where innovative housing alternatives are proposed in future Subdivision Design Plans presented
for review and approval by Frederick County. These modifications to standard design guidelines
are critical to the creation of a viable neo- traditional development. Detailed justification of each
revision does not, under such circumstances, seem required but can be discussed further with the
Planning staff.
Comment: 6. A listing has been provided within the narrative that identities the dimensional
standards for which the applicant seeks modification. It is suggested that a separate document is
created that would stand alone from the application and also have the ability to be attached by
reference to the proffer statement. The justification for the modifications should be addressed in the
application.
Comment: 7. It would be desirable for the applicant to expand upon the brief justify action offered
for the modifications to the dimensional standards. Further, there does not appear to be a real nexus
between the design standard modifications and the design and construction of a portion of Warrior
Drive, a major collector road. It may be more appropriate and helpful to the application to recognize
the Warrior Drive improvement in relation to older project benefits or modifications such as the overall
project density.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application, Proffer Statement and Master Development
Plan has committed to the full construction of the bridge for Warrior Drive from the Wakeland
Manor subdivision, the full construction of Warrior Drive to the applicants property to meet with
the section of Warrior Drive proffered with the Crosspointe Rezoning Application, and the
dedication of an elementary school site. This application is therefore justified in proposing the
residential densities requested in this application.
Comment: 8. The applicant has proposed a modification which would result in a reduction of the
required parking for the commercial elements of the plan. It may be helpful to expand upon the
rationale and justification for this modification request. Further, it is offered that the potential may
exist for a further reduction in the visibility of the parking area in front of the core commercial
structures. This could be achieved by relegating this parking to an area behind the core commercial
buildings and moving the core commercial buildings in a southerly direction or slightly closer to
Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road, further promoting the neo traditional concept.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan have modified
the commercial component of the central core of the community. As a result of an extensive
market study on the commercial viability of retail in this location, which accounted for already
approved retail nodes in immediate site vicinity, the revised Master Development Plan has reduced
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the total square footage of retail /office space, and in turn reduced the total parking lot surface area
supporting the non residential component. The Rezoning Application currently proposes the
development of a total of 118,550 square feet of retail/office space. The Applicant is also
proffering to conduct a parking study at the time of final development plans, should it be required
to demonstrate the propriety of parking reductions that may be sought. The applicant requests the
modification to reduce or increase the parking requirements by 20% to better align with current or
future market trends.
Comment: 9. With regards to the commercial uses in general, and on alternative Landbay D in
particular, the application has not committed to the design and layout of the commercial uses and
structures. Architectural design standards could be considered as a proffer that would ensure the
character and integrity of the design program that has been represented with this application. The
concepts and renditions presented would appear to be highly desirable in such a community. However,
it should be recognized that as proposed there is no guarantee that the architecture and design would be
achieved. The concept presented stands out above the typical suburban developments with unlimited
access that is currently prevalent. It is the desire of the County to ensure that what is presented in
support of this application is guaranteed with the mechanics of the rezoning application. Further, that
the innovative approach offered by the application is ultimately fulfilled.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application proffer statement has added a list of building
materials to be acceptable for the commercial and residential construction.
Comment: 10. It may be appropriate to ask the applicant which scenario is their preferred
option for Landbay D and why. The result of the implementation of the option would be a decrease of
80 units, from 900 to a total of 820, and an increase in the commercial square footage of 43,560, from
175,700 to 219,260 square feet. It should be pointed out that the MDP included with the application
does not accommodate the commercial conversion of Landbay D. A mechanism to effectuate this
should be provided in the proffers or as an alternative section of the MDP in anticipation of this being
the preferred scenario.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan no longer has
multiple versions planned for former Landbay D
Comment.: 11. An important request of the application is that which requests flexibility to
change and/or relocate housing types, and as necessary, neighborhood alleys and streets, provided that
the total number of residential units and densities set forth for each landbay shall not be exceeded, and
that primary access points to proffered roads be similarly maintained. The substantial flexibility that
this request offers is extremely problematic when considering this application and its illustrated
concept. An extreme result of this flexibility could be a completely different project with only the total
number of units as the guiding element for the design. This issue needs to be resolved in favor of the
ultimate implementation of the illustrated concept depicted in the Concept and Master Development
Plans. The concept that has been presented to the County is in general terms positive and consistent
with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. However, the requested flexibility leaves open the
opportunity to change the project beyond the design and context of the presented project.
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Response: As noted in comment #4 response, the Rezoning Application is committing to
the development concept for the Core Area. This area, as reflected graphically in the revised
Master Development Plan, will insure that the concept design remains intact in the community
Core through the development process.
Comment: 12. An exhibit has been provided that shows conceptual building elevations of the
various product types anticipated to be constructed within this development. This exhibit reflects a
positive image for the project and would be desirable. However, no commitment has been made in the
application to guarantee the successful inclusion of the various product types. It may be desirable for
the applicant to proffer the various design elements illustrated in the exhibit. In particular, the urban
core of Landbay A with its mix of commercial and residential uses in a well planned and designed
environment warrants consideration for such an approach. This focal element of the project is most
critical to ensuring the character and function of the mixed use village concept that has been introduced
with this application.
Response: See response to comment #9.
II. Transportation.
Comment: 1. It is imperative to call attention to the fact that the Concept Plan, the MDP and its
associated road designs, or the proffered transportation improvement program do not address the need
to connect the Warrior Drive improvements into the existing and/or approved off -site Warrior Drive
improvement projects. The assumptions of the TIA provide for this connection to occur in one
direction or another and ultimately in both directions. It is safe to say that the validity of the project
and rezoning application depend on the connection of Warrior Drive to existing sections of Warrior
Drive. Coordination should occur with adjacent development projects and satisfaction of this issue
should be completely secured with future modifications to this application. I have provided a copy of
the adjacent Wakeland Manor projects Warrior Drive design and commitments for your information.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application, proffer statement and Master Development
Plan have added language and graphic typical sections indicating that the connections to the existing
segments planned for Warrior Drive will occur as a result of this application.
The following comments relate to the details of the proposed transportation improvements.
Comment: 2. Consideration should be given to construction of the ultimate roadway cross
section designed for the Warrior Drive improvement portion of this project in a similar manner to the
Crosspointe project and the Warrior Drive project south of Route 277 recently completed by the
County and VDOT. It is recognized that the design of the typical sections provide for an initial and
future typical section. While the initial section for Parkins Mill Road would suffice for a more
significant length of time, the importance and location of Warrior Drive, and the projected traffic
volumes, would suggest a need to implement the ultimate design of Warrior Drive within a shorter
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time frame.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan now indicate
that the full section of Warrior Drive will be completed as each phase progresses. The full
pavement section will match the existing pavement section of Warrior Drive constructed through
Wakeland Manor. Conversations have been had with representatives of Centex Homes, developer
of Wakeland Manor, and Centex has indicated a willingness to assist in constructing the linkage of
Warrior Drive to the south. Conversations with Glaize Development, the developer of Crosspointe
are on -going and have been cordial.
Comment: 3. The proposed typical sections indicate the provision of gravel shoulders with* the
interim and future sections of portions of both Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road This approach is
not conducive to bicycle travel. As you are aware, Warrior Drive is designated in the Comprehensive
Plan as a Bicycle Route. Any accommodation that could be made to facilitate this designation should
be considered. Additional paved width in the travel lane or the provision of a paved shoulder consistent
with Virginia Department of Transportation guidelines could be introduced into the typical sections.
Response: We are aware of the need for bicycle travel opportunities in Frederick County.
It is the intent of this development to provide for bicycle travel in trails adjacent to but separated
from the northern boundary of Warrior Drive.
Comment: 4. Based upon the existing location of the Warrior Drive hiker/biker trail and
proposed expansions to the trail it would be appropriate to designate and design the trail along the east
side of Warrior Drive through the limits of the property to a point where the transportation
improvements connect into the existing or proposed road system. The typical road sections on the
MDP should be modified accordingly and should reflect the appropriate width hiker/biker trail.
Response: In the process of revising the Rezoning Application and Master Development
Plan in response to all agency comments, the Applicant will continue to provide for pedestrian and
bicycle circulation separated from the proposed vehicular transportation improvements. Typical
sections for proposed trails are included in the Master Development Plan.
Comment: 5. The responsibility of the design, dedication, and construction of Lakeside Drive
should be further elaborated on with this application. The transportation element of the Comprehensive
Plan recognizes this road connection and the application indicates a recreational use of adjacent
Landbay C with access from this road. The ultimate use of the area south west of Warrior Drive in the
vicinity of Lakeside Drive may evolve and the connection to existing Lakeside Drive may not be
timely, however, access to this portion of the project should be addressed further.
Response: Upon further review, the applicant finds that it is appropriate to reserve a 50'
the Right -of -way for a possible future connection of Lakeside Drive to Warrior Drive. However,
the design and construction of this road does not appear appropriate at this time, when considering
that the future access and environmental impacts from the south approaching the applicant's
property raise a significant number of planning and design issues. Without adequate information,
design and construction of this roadway is premature but the right -of -way will be reserved.
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Comment: 6. Accommodations for the ultimate design of Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road
should be provided throughout the limits of this property to a point where the roads connect with
adjacent projects commitments. This should include accommodations for drainage and trails.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan ccommodate
for the ultimate design of Warrior Drive as detailed in the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by
PHRA and accepted by VDOT. This includes the construction of Warrior Drive so as to not leave
any unconnected segments of this major collector from the terminus points proffered by the
Wakeland Manor and Crosspointe Development Plan Applications. Parkins Mill Road will be
constructed to the extent of the applicants property limits as depicted on the revised Master
Development Plan. All final road designs, public and private, shall be in accordance with current
VDOT design standards and engineering principles, to include accommodations for storm drainage
and trail interconnectivity where planned and appropriate, except to the extent modification of
those standards for private streets is authorized.
Comment 7. Consideration should he given to extending Parkins Mill Road to a more logical
terminus beyond the access point of the final private driveway that is depicted on the MDII. The
adjacent Canter Estates V project will provide for the necessary right -of -way dedication for the
extension of Parkins Mill Road to accommodate this expansion. I have provided a copy of the adjacent
Canter Estates V subdivision design plan for your information.
Response: The applicant proposes to extend Parkins Mill Road to the limits of the
applicant's property.
Comment: 8. The opportunity exists to further address identified community facility needs by
anticipating potential locations that may be appropriate for future public uses. Such locations would
appear to be adjacent to existing publicly owned land and land proposed to be provided for recreational
uses.
Response: The revised Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan have added the
dedication of land for an elementary school site. This dedicated site would also serve as a
community facility through the creation and use of soccer fields and playground equipment.
Additional tot lots and a 25 meter outdoor pool and bath house are shown on the revised MDP.
III. Proffer Statement.
Comment.: 1. The initial and perhaps most significant proffer is Land Use Proffer 1 .1. The
language contained within this proffer is extremely permissive and provides complete flexibility to
modify the design, layout, and concept of the project from what is promoted with the rezoning
application. As presented, the language opens up the core concept of the application to be frustrated.
The County is in general support of the mixed use village concept proposed with the application and
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would seek to ensure its completion with a commitment to a project that is in conformance with the
initially presented MDP.
Response: Revisions to both the Proffer Statement and the Master Development Plan have
addressed the staff's expressed concerns and have committed to specific development details
within the Core Area and other portions of the development. Refer to the revised Proffer
Statement.
Comment: 2. The commercial development of the property should be in a style consistent with
that presented in the application. The proffers do not ensure that this will occur. No architectural
details and site design elements have been proffered and secured. It would appear as though the core
commercial area is integral to the design of the project and the success of the concept. It may be
appropriate for the applicant to consider this within the proffer statement.
Response: See answer to Comment 9 of Part I of this letter.
Comment 3. It has been suggested that the alternative development standards included in the
proffer statement be detached from the statement and stand alone. The proffer statement should then
make specific reference to the stand alone document as an attachment to the proffers and would
therefore be recognized as an integral part of the proffer package.
Response: The revised Proffer Statement is providing a comprehensive description,
Appendix A, in order to clarify the details of the alternative development standards. Appendix A
will function as a stand alone design guide for the future site engineering and subdivision process.
Refer to the revised Proffer Statement.
Comment: 4. It would be helpful for the application to further describe the shared parking
concept proposed for the commercial areas of this application. A reduction in the amount of 20 percent
may be appropriate. However, no justification has been provided for this reduction as required.
Response: The integration of commercial and residential uses should in theory justify a
reduction in the number of parking spaces required. However, the speculative nature of this
development and the unknown timing of Warrior Drive's connection to Crosspointe require the
above flexibility with respect to parking.
Comment: 5. A phased approach to the development of this project is desirable. The details of the
phasing program offered warrants modifications to ensure that an increased amount of commercial
comes on line earlier in the development process. Particular attention should be paid to providing for
the inclusion of the core commercial area as early as possible in the projects lifecycle. This would
provide for a key component of the overall concept of the project. Presently, 577 residential units could
be in place prior to the inclusion of 10,000 square feet of commercial. The entire 900 units could be
developed prior to the initiation of the remaining commercial product being introduced. In fact, there
appears to be no guarantee that the commercial will be provided. Certainly, there is no assurance that
the commercial will be provided in the preferable manner represented in the concept plan.
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Response: The Applicant proposes to develop the property in three Phases, and is now committing
to the construction of 10,000 square feet of commercial development prior to the initiation of Phase
III. Because the economic viability of the project for commercial uses is so dependent upon the
completion of Warrior Drive through Crosspointe as well as through Wakeland Manor, the
Applicant does not believe that it is reasonable, or even possible, to commit to additional
commercial development prior to the connection of Warrior Drive to I -81 and through Wakeland
Manor. It can be fairly anticipated that such development will occur once the necessary road
connections are in place, and if the market permits earlier development, it will be constructed
Comment: 6. Please correct the reference in proffer 3.1.5 regarding the early construction of
Warrior Drive and its connection to area roads.
Response: The revised proffer statement accommodates this concern. Warrior Drive is
extensively treated elsewhere. Refer to the revised Proffer Statement.
Comment: 7. Connection should be provided for the provision of necessary community facilities
in relationship to the phasing program. A summary of the requirements of the Ordinance should be
provided which would include consideration of the additional recreational units for the small lot single
family housing alternative. It may be appropriate to further clarify the commitments regarding
community facilities in the proffer statement. An elaborate arrangement of community facilities has
been expressed in the Concept Plan. However, the flexibility proffered by the applicant may enable a
substantially alternative approach to be provided.
Response: Refer to the revised Proffer Statement.
Comment: 8. The architectural, signage and landscaping proffers could be more illustrative and
committal to achieving a certain design for the Villages project. The proffered buffering should be
consistent with the alternative buffer and screening plan that is developed for this project. Also, please
provide the comprehensive sign plan that is referenced in proffer 4.3.
Response: Refer to the revised Proffer Statement.
Comment: 9. It should be noted that the minimum acceptable standard for hiker biker trails is ten
feet in width. Proffer 5.1 should reflect this requirement.
Response: The revised proffer statement has modified proffer 5.1 to reflects a Hiker biker
trail width of ten feet.
Comment: 10. It would be appropriate for the application to address the full impacts on the
Community Facilities of the proposed project. Presently, the values have been omitted from the proffer
statement. A significant relationship exists between the phasing of the project, the inclusion of the
commercial land uses, and the impacts to community facilities. The identified fiscal impacts of the
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project should be fully addressed with this application. A reevaluation of the phasing may assist in
addressing the impacts of the residential components of the project. Alternately, it may be appropriate
to offset the impacts of the residential components of the project by contributing a corresponding
amount that represents the impact of only the residential components of the project. This may ease any
concern regarding the timing of the inclusion of the commercial components of the project.
Response: The revised rezoning application and proffer statement proffers monetary and
land contributions to off -set impacts that the proposed development may have on the community.
In addition to the proffered monetary contributions, the Applicant would construct the ultimate
design of the connection of Warrior Drive from the Wakeland Manor Subdivision to the
Crosspointe Subdivision, which includes an off -site $3 million bridge improvement in the
Wakeland Manor right -of -way dedication accessing the Applicant's property. This capital
improvement to community facilities significantly contributes to the greater transportation needs of
Frederick County. The Applicant is further willing to provide land for construction of an
elementary school. Refer to the revised Proffer Statement.
Comment: 11. A fine example of a specimen Delaware Pine tree is identified in the application
and exists on the property in the general location of the original home site and gravesite. Further
consideration should be given to the preservation of this tree and the incorporation of the tree into the
overall design of the project.
Response: In the process of revising the Rezoning Application, Proffer Statement and
Master Development Plan, open spaces have been created in the vicinity of the specimen tree
noted. It is the intent of the Applicant to attempt to preserve this tree during the preparation of
final engineering documents and construction.
Comment: 12. The character of the environmental areas adjacent to the steep slope areas and the
mature woodlands that exist in this vicinity are dramatic examples that should be incorporated into the
project. Serious consideration should be given to adjusting the limits of development to minimize the
impacts on these resources. This appears to be a more critical concern adjacent to the Opequon Creek.
Such modifications would appear to have a minimal impact on the overall development of the project
and would result in enhanced areas of environmental protection.
Response: Specific attention has been given to the wooded slopes near the Opequon Creek
boundary in the Master Development Plan revisions. Additional separation has been achieved in
some areas of noted concern. Specifically, the limits of development have been moved further
away from Opequon Creek to further protect the identified environmental resource.
Comment: 13. The notations regarding the proffered transportation improvement should be
modified to ensure that the road improvements related to a specific phase of the development are
substantially completed prior to the issuance of the first building permit for that particular phase of the
project. This is consistent with existing policy of the County Department of Public Works. The design,
bonding, and platting of the phases of the project will occur prior to the issuance of any building
permits for the project consistent with customary land development practices and County policy.
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Response: The Applicant acknowledges that prior to building permits, related road improvements
must be designed, bonded and platted consistent with Frederick County land development policy.
Comment: 14. Specific language should he included regarding the roundabout intersection
improvement project at the intersection of Warrior Drive and Parkins Mill Road. In addition,
accommodations should be provided for the connection of Lakeside Drive, or an alternative entrance to
this area of the project, into the roundabout intersection.
Response: The proposed Warrior Drive roundabout will be designed to all applicable
VDOT design criteria and standards. The review and approval process will involve key VDOT
personnel having expertise in roundabout design and construction. As the County is likely aware,
VDOT has materially changed its policies on the use of roundabouts because evidence has
demonstrated that they can be safer and more effective in moving traffic than stop signed or
signalized intersections. Should VDOT decide not to have a roundabout, then the intersection with
Lakeside Drive will be signalized. The Applicant proffers to build Lakeside Drive north of
Warrior Drive (Parkins Mill Road) to the Applicants property line; or the Applicant will provide
the right -of -way required to connect to Cantor Estates where construction at the property line
cannot be completed at the point in time when build out is finished.
Comment: 15. It may he appropriate to consider advancing the substantial completion of the
transportation improvement package for the entire project with the initial phase of the projects
development.
Response: The phasing of the transportation improvements and have been revised to satisfy
the needs of VDOT as determined through the analysis of the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for
this rezoning application.
Comment: 16. Proffer 15.4.1 should be revised to reflect the correct number of units as the approach
appears to be cumulative. Also, as previously mentioned, consideration should be given with this
section to the completion of Warrior Drive and the extension of Parkins Mill Road to a more logical
terminus.
Response: Proffer 15.4.1 has been revised to reflect the revised Rezoning Application and
MDP. The Applicant proffers to build Warrior Drive from Wakeland Manor to the Warrior Drive
roundabout location as a full- section.
Comment: 17. It would be appropriate for the purpose of clarity to proffer the width of the right -of-
way that is to be dedicated in conjunction with the transportation improvements for this project.
Response: The revised Proffer Statement has specified where appropriate the width of the
Right -of -Way to be dedicated for the future construction of Warrior Drive, Parkins Mill Road and
Lakeside Drive.
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Sincerely,
David L. Frank, CLA
Project Manager
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The applicant has revised the Rezoning Application, Proffer Statement and Master Development Plan
in response to multiple reviewing agency comments. We offer the following resubmission as a result
of these application modifications. The applicant appreciates the opportunity to resubmit the revised
Rezoning Application, Proffer Statement and Master Development Plan to your office for additional
review and comment. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to review or discuss the
resubmission of this Rezoning Application and Master Development Plan.
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RE: The Villages at Artrip
Rezoning application Master Development Plan
Dewberry Project 1276 -014
Dear Eric:
On behalf of The Tower Companies we have formally submitted the revised Rezoning
Application for the Villages at Artrip to your office. On our June 20 application the
Planning Department requested additional input from the Department of Public Works on the
solid waste impact concerns raised in an earlier comment letter on our project. We have
added a satisfactory response letter from the Department of Public Works on this specific
issue to all copies of the June 20 application that have been graciously stored in your office.
A copy of this letter, dated June 22', is attached. As a result of our efforts over the past year,
we have satisfied all of the requirements and requests for this application and the land owner
formally requests placement on the August 3 Planning Commission public hearing agenda.
We have appreciated the opportunity to work through the application process with your
planning staff and look forward to continuing die land planning for this project through the
public hearing process with your planning department. Please do not hesitate to contact us
should you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
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Project Manager
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