HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 05-04-16 Meeting MinutesMEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on May 4, 2016.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Member at Large; Robert S. Molden, Opequon District; Gary
R. Oates, Stonewall District; Stanley Crockett, Stonewall District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee
District; H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee District; Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District; J. Rhodes Marston,
Back Creek District; Charles F. Dunlap, Red Bud District; Kevin Kenney, Gainesboro District; Charles E.
Triplett, Gainesboro District; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney.
ABSENT: Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Opequon District
STAFF PRESENT: Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director; Mark A. Cheran, Zoning and Subdivision
Administrator; M. Tyler Klein, Planner; and Shannon L. Conner, Administrative Assistant.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilmot called the May 4, 2016 meeting of the Frederick County Planning
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Wilmot commenced the meeting by inviting everyone to
join in a moment of silence.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Crockett, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted the agenda for this evening's meeting.
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Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Crockett, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes of their March 16, 2016. Upon motion made by
Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Crockett, the Planning Commission unanimously
adopted the minutes of their April 6, 2016 meeting with a noted correction.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Transportation Committee — Mtg. 5/2/16
Commissioner Oates reported the Transportation Committee discussed the traffic
situation involving Oakdale Crossing and The Ravens. He continued that the citizens of Oakdale
Crossing prepared a petition with signatures. This petition has been forwarded to VDOT to investigate
how to implement traffic calming in this area. Commissioner Oates reported the second item discussed
was the Eastern Road Plan Map; there were a few minor changes needed due to the changes in federal
guidelines pertaining to road classifications. A discussion was held on House Bill 2; applications are
moving forward and a new application has been added thus being the area of Senseny Road west of
Oakdale Crossing for possible turn lanes. Commissioner Oates reported that updates have been given on
County projects such as Snowden Bridge. The committee assigned John Bishop the task of assembling an
outline of TDR information to be presented at the June Transportation Committee meeting.
Board of Supervisors Report — Mtg. 4/27/16
Board of Supervisors' Liaison, Supervisor
Supervisors approved REZ #02-16 for I-81 West Business Park.
outdoor festival permits.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Blaine Dunn reported the Board of
He noted the Board also approved two
Chairman Wilmot called for citizen comments on any subject not currently on the
Planning Commission's agenda or any item that is solely a discussion item for the Commission. No one
came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the citizen comments portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning #03-16 for Shawnee Canning Company Inc., submitted by Painter -Lewis, PLC to rezone
2.10 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District with Proffers.
The property is located at 231 Cross Junction Road, less than 0.3 miles from the intersection with
US Route 522 North (North Frederick Pike) in the Gainesboro Magisterial District, and is identified
by Property Identification Number 18-A-41.
Action — Recommend Approval
Assistant Director, Candice E. Perkins reported this application is to rezone a total of
2.10 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District with Proffers, to
accommodate office uses within an existing structure on the property. Ms. Perkins continued the property
is within the limits of the Cross Junction Rural Community Center which typically consist of small lot
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residences and commercial uses similar to a village. Ms. Perkins directed the Planning Commission to
mapping, outlining the property and the surrounding area.
Ms. Perkins reported within the proffer statement there is a limitation on the use of the
renovated building and the rezoned parcel to office uses as shown on the GDP; there is a limit on the
maximum number of employees for the office to 25. Ms. Perkins noted the proffer also stated this
number could be reduced if the health system approved for the property requires a reduction in that
number. Ms. Perkins mentioned there is a proffer of $500 to Fire and Rescue payable upon the first
building permit. She presented the GDP for the property.
Ms. Perkins concluded the requested B2 designation is limited and considering parcels
surrounding this parcel are zoned B2 and M1, this request appears to be consistent with the goals of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. John Lewis of Painter -Lewis PLC representing the applicant noted the need for office
space at this current business. He stated the existing house on the property will be renovated if the
rezoning is approved.
Commissioner Unger inquired if the existing drain field will accommodate this use. Mr.
Lewis reported it would at this time and if there is further expansion it will need to be reviewed again.
Commissioner Crockett congratulated the family involved with this application who was
the recipient of the Department of Agriculture Incentive Grant. He strongly supports this application.
Commissioner Kenney commented he met with the owners and noted this is a generation business that
needs the support of the community.
Chairman Wilmot called for anyone who wished to speak regarding this Public Hearing
to come forward at this time. No one came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public
comment portion of the hearing.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Triplett and seconded by Commissioner Kenney
BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Rezoning #03-16 for Shawnee Canning Company Inc., submitted by Painter -Lewis, PLC to
rezone 2.10 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District with Proffers.
The property is located at 231 Cross Junction Road, less than 0.3 miles from the intersection with US
Route 522 North (North Frederick Pike) in the Gainesboro Magisterial District, and is identified by
Property Identification Number 18-A-41.
(Note: Commissioner Mohn and Commissioner Thomas were absent from the meeting.)
Cancelation of the regular meeting on May 18, 2016
Chairman Wilmot announced there were no pending items for the Planning
Commission's May 18, 2016 meeting.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Oates to cancel the May 18, 2016 meeting of the
Planning Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Crockett and unanimously passed.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and a motion was made by Commissioner Oates to adjourn
the meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Manuel and unanimously passed. The meeting
adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,q�� Ao�t /tet. W
ne M. Wilmot, Chairman
Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director
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