HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17 Comments (2)COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
March 27, 2017
Mr. Evan Wyatt
Greenway Engineering
151 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester, Virginia 22602
RE: Proposed Rezoning for Rutherford Crossing
Property Identification Number (PIN): 43-A-99
Dear Evan:
I have had the opportunity to review the draft rezoning application for the Rutherford Crossing
property. This application seeks to rezone a 22.16 acres from the M1 (Light Industrial) District
with proffers to the B2 (General Business) District with proffers and 27.07 acres from the M1
(Light Industrial) District with proffers to the M1 (Light Industrial) District with revised proffers.
Staffs review comments are listed below for your consideration.
1. Northeast Land Use Plan. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the Northeast Frederick Land
Use Plan provide guidance on the future development of the property. The property is
located within the SWSA. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property with an
industrial land use designation. In general, the proposed commercial zoning is inconsistent
with the current land use supported by the Comprehensive Plan. However, considering the
visibility of this site, its location on Martinsburg Pike and the 1-81 interchange and the
amount of commercial land in close proximity to this site, the requested commercial may be
acceptable.
2. Proffer B — Transportation Enhancements. Proffer 131 should be revised to remove
"Administrator" from the dedication language. Proffer B2 states "specifically attributable"
transportation improvements, Staff would note that the Code of Virginia only requires the
use of that particular standard for residential rezonings.
3. Transportation Comments. Please note that transportation comments on the rezoning
application from John Bishop, Assistant Director - Transportation, are being provided to you
in a separate letter. Staff may also provide additional comments related to the proposed
changes if warranted subject to adjustments requested by VDOT.
4. Agency Comments. Please provide appropriate agency comments from the following
agencies: Virginia Department of Transportation, Frederick County Department of Public
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Mr. Evan Wyatt
RE: Rutherford Crossing
March 27, 2017
Works, Frederick County Fire Marshall, Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the local Fire
and Rescue Company, and the County Attorney.
5. Fees. Based on the fees adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2008, the rezoning
fee for this application includes a $10,000.00 base fee plus $100.00 per acre.
6. Special Limited Power of Attorney. Please have the property owners complete the special
limited power of attorney form which authorizes you to represent them during the
application process.
All of the above comments and reviewing agency comments should be appropriately addressed
before staff can accept this rezoning application. Please feel free to contact me with questions
regarding this application.
Sincerely,
Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA
Assistant Director
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