PC 03-18-15 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 March 18, 2015.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Member at Large; Roger L. Thomas, Vice
Chairman/Opequon District; Robert S. Molden, Opequon District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; J.
Stanley Crockett, Stonewall District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee District; Greg L. Unger, Back
Creek District; J. Rhodes Marston, Back Creek District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District; Kevin
Kenney, Gainesboro District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Charles F. Dunlap, Red Bud
District; Robert Hess, Board of Supervisors Liaison.
ABSENT: H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee District
STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director; John Bishop,
Transportation; Mark R. Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; Candice
Planner; David Burke, Zoning Inspector; Kirstin Twardon, GIS Analyst; and
Administrative Assistant.
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Director
E. Perkins, Senior
Shannon Conner,
Chairman Wilmot called the March 18, 2015, 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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MINUTES
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes of their February 18, 2015 meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plans Programs Committee (CPPC) — 3/09/15 Mtg.
Commissioner Mohn reported there was a continued discussion regarding the Kernstown
Area Plan.
Frederick County Sanitation Authority (FCSA) — 3/17/15 Mtg.
Commissioner Unger reported total customer base for water is 14,285 and the total for
sanitary is 13,797. The rainfall total for February 2015 was 1.5 inches which was down a little. Water
usage at the Diehl Plant was 2.4 mgd; water usage at the Anderson Plant was 1.8 mgd; 1.1 mgd was
purchased from the City. The daily average use is 4.2 mgd which has increased slightly. The elevation at
the Diehl Plant dropped approximately 5 feet to 645 and the Anderson Plant elevation remained the same.
Mr. Unger noted numerous leaks were discovered and repaired thus reflecting a 2% water loss compared
to previous months ranging from 10-13%. He also noted the test well at Lake Frederick is moving
forward and drilling equipment is in place.
Historical Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) — 3/17/15 Mtg.
Chairman Wilmot reported the HRAB recommended two rezonings for approval with
conditions: the McCann Slaughter Properties located on Martinsburg Pike and Old Charlestown Road;
and the Blackburn Property located on Apple Valley Road.
Winchester Planning Commission — 3/17/15 Mtg.
Commissioner Loring reported at their meeting there was one site plan review which was
a minor renovation. The second half of their annual retreat was conducted at the meeting as well.
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Board of Supervisors Report — 2/25/15 and 3/11/15 Mtgs.
Board of Supervisors' Liaison, Supervisor Robert Hess, reported the Board of
Supervisors met on February 25, 2015 at which time a Public Hearing was held regarding the Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) and was approved. Also approved following a Public Hearing was the CPPA
#01-14, Blain Properties Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) inclusion.
At the March 11, 2015 meeting Mr. Hess reported a request was approved by the Board
of Supervisors from the applicant of REZ #05-14 CB Ventures, LLC to postpone the rezoning to a later
date in order to give the applicant and the adjacent property owners' additional opportunity to discuss the
request. Mr. Hess also reported discussion resumed from two previous postponements on REZ #02-14
Heritage Commons LLC. He noted after a lengthy discussion the Board of Supervisors voted to
disapprove this rezoning request.
Citizen Comments
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 and Chairman Wilmot closed the citizen comments portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Discontinuance and Abandonment — Gold Orchard Road (Route 708) — This is a proposal to
abandon Gold Orchard Road (Route 708), from .02 miles north of Carpers Pike (Route 259), until
the end of State Maintenance, per §33.1-151, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Action — Recommend Approval
Commissioner Oates and Commissioner Kenny said they would abstain from all
discussion on this item due to a possible conflict of interest.
Deputy Director Transportation, John Bishop reported over time the majority of
properties fronting Gold Orchard Road (Route 708) have come under the ownership of one individual,
Mr. Cordell Watt. Mr. Bishop noted that Mr. Watt is attempting to secure his property which cannot be
accomplished due to the road running through the center of the property and the road dead ends as well.
Mr. Bishop also noted the Transportation Committee considered this request on January 26, 2015 at
which time approval was recommended.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Unger and seconded by Commissioner Thomas
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Discontinuance and Abandonment of Gold Orchard Road (Route 708), from .02 miles north
of Carpers Pike (Route 259), until the end of State Maintenance, per §33.1-151, Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended.
(Note: Commissioner Manuel was absent from the meeting.)
OTHER
Cancelation of the regular meeting on April 1, 2015
Chainnan Wilmot announced there were no pending items for the Planning
Commission's April 1, 2015 meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas to cancel the April 1, 2015 meeting of the
Planning Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Crockett and unanimously passed.
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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 Molden and unanimously passed. The
meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ilmot, Chairman
Eric R. Lawrence, Secretary
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