PC 09-06-17 Meeting Agenda AGENDA
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Board Room
Frederick County Administration Building
Winchester, Virginia
September 6, 2017
7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB
1) Adoption of Agenda: Pursuant to established procedures, the Planning Commission
should adopt the Agenda for the meeting ................................................................ (no tab)
2) June 7, 2017 and August 2, 2017 Meeting Minutes ........................................................ (A)
3) Committee Reports ................................................................................................. (no tab)
4) Citizen Comments .................................................................................................... (no tab)
PUBLIC HEARING
5) 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is a prioritized list of capital
projects requested by various County Departments and Agencies. The Plan is created as an
informational component of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan..
Mrs. Perkins ..................................................................................................................... (B)
Other
Adjourn
Commonly Used Planning Agenda Terms
Meeting format
Citizen Comments – The portion of the meeting agenda offering an opportunity for the public to provide
comment to the Planning Commission on any items not scheduled as public hearing items.
Public Hearing– A specific type of agenda item, required by State law, which incorporates public comment as
a part of that item prior to Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors action. Public hearings are held for
items such as: Comprehensive Plan policies and amendments; Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments;
and Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit applications. Following the Public Hearing, the Planning
Commission will take action on the item (see below).
Action Item–There are both public hearing and non-public hearing items on which the Planning Commission
takes action. Depending on the actual item, the Planning Commission may approve, deny, table, or forward a
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the agenda item. No public comment is accepted during
the Action Item portion of the agenda.
Information/Discussion Item– The portion of the meeting agenda where items are presented to the Planning
Commission for information and discussion. The Planning Commission may offer comments and suggestions,
but does not take action on the agenda item. No public comment is accepted during the Information/Discussion
Item portion of the agenda.
Planning Terminology
Urban Development Area or UDA – The UDA is the county’s urban growth boundary identified in the
Comprehensive Plan in which more intensive forms of residential development will occur. The UDA is an area
of the county where community facilities and public services are more readily available and are provided more
economically.
Sewer and Water Service Area or SWSA – The SWSA is the boundary identified in the Comprehensive Plan
in which public water and sewer is or can be provided. The SWSA is consistent with the UDA in many
locations; however the SWSA may extend beyond the UDA to promote commercial, industrial, and institutional
land uses in area where residential land uses are not desirable.
Land Use – Land Use is the nomenclature which refers to the type of activity which may occur on an area of
land. Common land use categories include: agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial.
Zoning District - Zoning district refers to a specific geographic area that is subject to land use standards.
Frederick County designates these areas, and establishes policies and ordinances over types of land uses,
density, and lot requirements in each zone. Zoning is the main planning tool of local government to manage the
future development of a community, protect neighborhoods, concentrate retail business and industry, and
channel traffic.
Rezoning – Rezoning is the process by which a property owner seeks to implement or modify the permitted
land use activities on their land. A rezoning changes the permitted land use activities within the categories
listed above under Land Use.
Conditional Use Permit or CUP - A CUP allows special land uses which may be desirable, but are not always
appropriate based on a location and surrounding land uses. The CUP requested use, which is not allowed as a
matter of right within a zoning district, is considered through a public hearing process and usually contains
conditions to minimize any impacts on surrounding properties.
Ordinance Amendment – The process by which the County Code is revised. Often the revisions are the result
of a citizen request with substantial justification supporting the change. Amendments ultimately proceed
through a public hearing prior to the PC forwarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
County Bodies Involved
Board of Supervisors or BOS - Frederick County is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors composed of
seven members, one from each magisterial district, and one chairman-at-large. The Board of Supervisors is the
policy-making body of the county. Functions of the Board of Supervisors related to planning include making
land use decisions, and establishing growth and development policies.
Planning Commission or PC - The PC is composed of 13 members, two from each magisterial districts and one
at-large, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the
Board of Supervisors which then takes final action on all planning, zoning, and land use matters.
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee or CPPC – The CPPC is a major committee of the PC whose
primary responsibility is to formulate land use policies that shape the location and timing of development
throughout the County. Included in the work are studies of specific areas to develop guidelines for future land
use within those areas. The CPPC also considers requests for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Decisions by CPPC are then forwarded to the PC for consideration.
Development Review and Regulations Committee or DRRC – The DRRC is the second major committee of the
PC whose primary responsibilities involve the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in the form of
Zoning and Subdivision ordinance requirements. Requests to amend the ordinances to the DRRC are made by
the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, local citizens, businesses, or organizations. DRRC decisions
are also forwarded to the PC for consideration.
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MEETING 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 June 7, 2017.
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;
William H. Cline, Stonewall District; Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District; J. Rhodes Marston, Back
Creek District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee District; H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee District; Kevin
Kenney, Gainesboro District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud
District; Charles F. Dunlap, Red Bud District; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director; John A. Bishop, Assistant Director
Transportation; M. Tyler Klein, Planner; Shannon L. Conner, Administrative Assistant.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilmot called the June 7, 2017 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.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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 Cline, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the April 19, 2017 meeting.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Frederick County Sanitation Authority – Mtg. 5/09/17
Commissioner Unger reported the FCSA Board reviewed their proposed budget for
FY2018. He noted the proposed budget would fully fund the FCSA operations, debt, and capital projects .
Commissioner Unger continued the three capital improvement projects included in the FY2018 budget
are: the Route 37 Water Line Loop, Route 522 South Sewer Re-Direct Force Main, and the first phase of
the Opequon Water Supply Plan. Commissioner Unger reported the base fee and consumption fee
increase is prosed which are to account for:
o Proposed 15% increase in cost of water purchased from the City of Winchester
o Increase in the cost of producing water at Anderson Water Treatment Plant as
payments to Carmeuse will increase 15%, thee payments to Carmeuse have
increased 155% since 2013
o $25M debt obligation for energy improvements to Opequon Water
Reclamation Facility
o The town of Stephens City’s failure to pay for their water and sewer service,
now totaling over $2.5M
o The proposed fee increase will have minimal impact on 93% of the customers
(residential) as increase will be less than 3%
o The proposed fee increase will have more impact on heavy water and sewer
commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers where increase is 7% to 30%
o The proposed base fee and consumption rate adjustments continue to keep
FCSA’s water and sewer rates substantially lower than the monthly water and
sewer bill for comparable customers in the City of Winchester system
City of Winchester – Mtg. 6/6/17
Commissioner Loring, Winchester City Planning Commission Liaison, reported the
commission approved two CUP’s: a ground floor residential unit on North Loudoun Street and 147 North
Restaurant for extended hours.
Board of Supervisors Report – Mtgs. 5/10/17 & 5/24/17
Board of Supervisors’ Liaison, Supervisor Judith McCann-Slaughter reported on May 10,
2017 the Board approved CUP #05-17 for Virginia Preferred Properties (Private Gym) and CUP #06-17
for Thomas Jeffries (Shenval Softball Training). Supervisor McCann-Slaughter continued on May 24,
2017 the Board denied CUP #01-17 for Shentel (Tower at Bowman Library site). On this date the Board
approved and Ordinance Amendment for Permitted and Conditional Uses in the RA District and an
Ordinance Amendment for Front setbacks for accessory use on private right-of-ways in the RA District.
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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.
Jeremy Tweedie of Greenway Engineering came forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Tweedie commented he is here speak specifically about the residential separation buffer in the RP
District. Mr. Tweedie explained the text amendment as proposed is needed to accomplish a particular
goal for developments; it does not accomplish specific goals for small infill lot development in the
County’s Urban Development Area. He asked the Planning Commission to take into consideration the
following additions and revisions to the proposed text amendment: The Zoning Administrator may
waive, reduce and/or modify the residential separation buffer required by §165-203.02 C (1) between
different housing types, provided that the owner of the adjoining property(s) provides written and
notarized consent to the proposed modification to the required residential separation buffer.
Mr. Tweedie commented the initial proposed amendment request intent was for the
purposes to allow for small infill lot developments within RP zoned areas that were adjacent to other
similar zoned properties. He concluded this waiver request would allow for the opportunity to work with
the County and the adjacent neighbors to achieve a buffer scenario that would be mutually beneficial to
the developing property and the adjacent property while protecting the County.
No one else came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the citizen comments
portion of the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning #03-17 for Rutherford Crossing, submitted by Greenway Engineering, Inc., to rezone
22.16+/- acres from the M1 (Light Industrial) District to the B2 (Ge neral Business) District with
proffers and 27.07+/- acres of land zoned M1 (Light Industrial) District with proffers to the M1
(Light Industrial) District with revised proffers. The property is fronting on the southeast side of
Market Street and the north side of Milton Ray Drive in the Stonewall Magisteri al District, and is
identified by Property Identification Number 43-A-99.
Action – Recommend Approval
Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director, reported this application is to rezone a total of
49.23 acres of land from the M1 (Light Industrial) District to the B2 (General Business) and M1 (Light
Industrial) Districts with Proffers; specifically the application seeks to rezone 22.16 acres from the M1
District with proffers to the B2 District with proffers and 27.07 acres from the M1 District to t he M1
District with revised proffers. Ms. Perkins noted this property was originally rezoned in 2001 , and
revised in 2004 and 2007. Ms. Perkins presented a locations map of the property. Ms. Perkins continued
the property is located within the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and is within the limits of the
Northeast Land Use Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. She explained the Comprehensive Plan
identifies this property with an industrial land use designation which is reflective of the current M1
zoning of the property. Ms. Perkins noted the property is adjacent to commercial zoning B2 on two sides
and residential zoning RP on one side; the residential is shown in the Northeast Land Use Plan as future
planned commercial therefore the request for a portion of the property to be rezoned to the B2 District
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could be acceptable. Ms. Perkins commented the remainder of the site, which is located on the
northwestern side of the W&W Railroad line, will retain the existing M1 zoning designation.
Ms. Perkins concluded the proffers associated with this rezoning are constant with the
obligations entered into with the original rezoning; specifically, the application still accounts for the
1,245,000 square foot building cap, the dedication of Route 37, and the requirement of a Transportation
Impact Analysis for future site plans that exceed the 26,652 ADT as calculated for the total acreage of the
Rutherford Crossing Development. She noted the Applicant has also provided a monetary contribution of
$.10 per building square foot for Fire and Rescue.
Mr. Evan Wyatt of Greenway Engineering and representing the Applicant came forward.
He added the following regarding the Comprehensive Plan: when looking at the parcels around
Rutherford Crossing that have developed commercially this is primarily the best land bay for
development and the proffers are still intact from the original rezoning. Commissioner Thomas inquired
with regards to the monetary contribution proffered to Fire & Rescue; with the change from li ght
industrial to business, this may also impact the local police therefore would it be appropriate to offer the
Sherriff’s Department a monetary contribution as well. Mr. Wyatt noted the expectation over time with
rezonings has been to support Fire & Rescue therefore they have tried to mirror other commercial and
industrial rezonings which is the $.10 per square foot and he feels it is appropriate.
Commissioner Kenney requested clarification that the M1 parcel being rezoned is just
revising the proffers and what will that accomplish. Mr. Wyatt explained specifically the application
seeks to rezone 22.16 acres from M1 District with proffers to B2 District with proffers and 27.07 acres
from M1 District to M1 District with revised proffers.
Commissioner Oates commented there are approximately seven residential properties
along Route 11 near this property; he would like to see the Applicant be willing to provide a 20 foot
sewer easement across the back of these properties.
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 Oates, and seconded by Commissioner Cline
BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Rezoning #03-17 for Rutherford Crossing, submitted by Greenway Engineering, Inc., to
rezone 22.16+/- acres from the M1 (Light Industrial) District to the B2 (General Business) District with
proffers and 27.07+/- acres of land zoned M1 (Light Industrial) District with proffers to the M1 (Light
Industrial) District with revised proffers. The property is fronting on the southeast side of Market Street
and the north side of Milton Ray Drive in the Stonewall Magisterial District, and is identified by Property
Identification Number 43-A-99.
Draft update of the 2017-2018 Frederick County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plans;
The Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plans establish priorities for improvements to the
Primary and Interstate road networks within Frederick County.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Planning Commission of Frederick County, in
accordance with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing. The
purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Six Year Plan for
Secondary Roads for Fiscal Year 2018.
Action – Recommend Approval
John A. Bishop, Assistant Director Transportation, presented an overview of this item to
consider the update of the 2017-2018 Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Improvement Plans. Mr.
Bishop noted in summary the changes:
1. Interstate Road Improvement Plan – Updated Exit 310 from Phase I to
Phase II
2. Primary Road Improvement Plan – No Change
3. Secondary Road Improvement Plan
a. Update of rankings and promotion of Old Baltimore Road and Babbs
Mountain Road to scheduled list for non-hard surface roads
Mr. Bishop concluded the Transportation Committee reviewed this item on May 22, 2017
and has recommended approval.
Chairman Wilmot called for anyone who wished to speak regarding this Public Hearing
to come forward at this time.
Citizen Karen Olsen who lives on Laurel Grove Road came forward and requested the
lines of communication remain open and wants to see the maintenance of Laurel Grove Road to continue.
No one else came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment
portion of the hearing.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates, and seconded by Commissioner Thomas
BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Draft update of the 2017-2018 Frederick County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement
Plans.
Ordinance Amendment to the Frederick County Code – Chapter 165 Zoning, ARTICLE IV
AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Part 401 – RA (Rural Areas) District §165-
401.03 Conditional Uses. ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS,
Part 402 – RP (Residential Performance) District §165-402.03 Conditional Uses. ARTICLE II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS, PARKING, BUFFERS, AND REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC USES Part 204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses §165-204.30 Doctors of
medicine, dentists, and other health practitioners in the RP (Residential Performance) District and
the RA (Rural Areas) District. Revisions to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance on Medical
Offices in the RP (Residential Performance) District and RA (Rural Areas) District as a
Conditional Use.
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Action – Recommend Approval
M. Tyler Klein, Planner, reported this is a proposed text amendment to Chapter 165 –
Zoning Ordinance, to add Medical Offices as a conditional use in the RP (Residential Performance) and
RA (Rural Areas) Zoning Districts. He noted currently this use is permitted by right in the B1
(Neighborhood Business) and the B2 (General Business) Zoning Districts. Mr. Klein explained Staff has
drafted an amendment to add Medical Offices as a conditional use in the RP and RA Districts. He noted
Staff has also drafted supplemental use regulations, which include:
o B2 District parking and design standards
o Use must front on and be accessed via a collector or arterial roadway
o The primary use of the structure shall be the doctor’s office
o The use shall not be located within a residential development/subdivision
o Buffer and screening requirements determined by the Zoning
Administrator
Mr. Klein noted additional requirements could be added during the Conditional Use
Permit process if necessary.
Mr. Klein concluded the DRRC discussed this amendment at their January 2017 meeting;
the Planning Commission discussed the item at a March 2017 meeting; and the Board of Supervisors
discussed it in April and May 2017.
Commissioner Oates commented he supports this amendment, however he inquired
should the additional regulation pertaining to buffer and screening be part of the CUP under its
conditions. Mr. Klein explained the process would need to adhere to B2 design standards an d this would
give the Zoning Administrator options to add items that may be deemed above and beyond the standards.
Commissioner Mohn commented he is supportive of this and it would be helpful to know
how this came about and the reason for this amendment. Mr. Klein noted Staff was approached by an
individual wishing to open and Chiropractors office on a property zoned RA; since that time there have
been other inquiries as well. Commissioner Oates commented he would not be supportive if something
like this were to pop up in a subdivision on a quarter acre lot. Mr. Klein noted the supplemental use
regulations would address this.
Commissioner Thomas commented he does not feel the Zoning Administrator should
have the ability to change an item after it has been to the Planning Commission. Mr. Klein explained this
would be done during the application process. Commissioner Thomas asked for feedback from Mr. Rod
Williams, County Attorney. Mr. Williams noted the need for clarification on what is written.
Commissioner Kenney feels layering is being done on a lot of items and agrees with Commissioner
Oates.
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 Oates, and seconded by Commissioner Thomas
with the omission of Part 204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses §165-204.30 item (E) “Buffers
and screening (including distance, opaque elements, and landscaping) shall be determined by the Zoning
Administrator the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this amendment. After
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further discussion with Mr. Roderick Williams, County Attorney, the Planning Commission opted to
revote on the matter.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates, and seconded by Commissioner Thomas
with text added to Regulation A to read: The use and site shall adhere to, and implement, General
Business (B2) Zoning District design standards, excluding buffers which shall be determined during the
Conditional Use Permit process.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Ordinance Amendment to the Frederick County Code – Chapter 165 Zoning, ARTICLE IV
AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Part 401 – RA (Rural Areas) District §165-
401.03 Conditional Uses. ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Part
402–RP (Residential Performance) District §165-402.03 Conditional Uses. ARTICLE II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS, PARKING, BUFFERS, AND REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC USES Part 204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses §165-204.30 Doctors of medicine,
dentists, and other health practitioners in the RP (Residential Performance) District and the RA (Rural
Areas) District. Revisions to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance on Medical Offices in the RP
(Residential Performance) District and RA (Rural Areas) District as a Conditional Use.
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INFORMATION/ DISCUSSION
Increase in the Permitted Number of Employees for a Cottage Occupation – Discussion on revisions
to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to increase the permitted number of employees for a
Cottage Occupation.
M. Tyler Klein, Planner, reported this is a proposed amendment to Chapter 165 – Zoning
Ordinance to increase the permitted number of employee’s for cottage occupation uses. He continued a
cottage occupation is a profession carried on in a residential dwelling unit or accessory building with only
one employee, other than members of the family residing on the premise, are permitted. Mr. Klein noted
Staff has drafted a revision to the Zoning Ordinance to allow up to two (2) employees as part of a cottage
occupation. Mr. Klein concluded this item was proposed by a DRRC committee member at the
December 2016 meeting; the DRRC agreed with the proposed change and forwarded it to the Planning
Commission for discussion.
Commissioner Oates inquired would existing CUP’s allowing one (1) employee need to
come back to us for a revision if seeking to change to two (2) employees. Mr. Klein explained that is
correct, all existing CUP’s have a provision that any change or expansion would require a new CUP. He
noted; to clarify not all request two (2) employees and during the application process a specific situation
can be limited to one (1) as a revision depending on the circumstances.
Commissioner Dunlap commented he does not feel this follows the Cottage Occupation
intent and is getting beyond the small business realm. Commissioner Thomas agreed with Commissioner
Dunlap and he also has traffic and sanitation concerns which could be putting a burden on the system.
Mr. Klein noted during the CUP process the number of employees could be limited to one (1).
Commissioner Thomas inquired what the majority of Cottage Occupations are at this time. Mr. Klein
noted recently the applications have been daycare facilities, furniture repair, and hair/nail salons.
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Commissioner Kenney requested clarification on the allowance of two (2) employees
other than those residing on the premises. Mr. Klein explained the two (2) employees would be above
and beyond the person(s) residing on the property.
Commissioner Thomas inquired have there been many requests for more than one (1)
employee. Mr. Klein noted there have not and this was initiated by a DRRC committee member.
Residential Separation Buffer Waiver in the RP District – Discussion on revisions to the Frederick
County Zoning Ordinance to include a waiver opportunity for residential separation buffer in the
RP (Residential Performance) Zoning District.
M. Tyler Klein, Planner, reported this is a proposed amendment to Chapter 165 – Zoning
Ordinance to allow a reduction or modification to the requirement for residential separation buffer
requirements in the RP (Residential Performance) Zoning District. Mr. Klein noted this ordinance
amendment was initiated by a developer request.
Mr. Klein reported Staff has drafted a revision to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the
Zoning Administrator to administratively reduce and/or modify the residential separation buffer required
between different housing types, provided certain conditions are met. Mr. Klein noted, the ordinance
amendment specifies the following: When an adjacent development has already installed a residential
separation buffer, the Zoning Administrator may reduce and/or modify a required residential separation
buffer upon showing that the installed buffer on the adjacent property meets or exceeds all elements of a
full screen buffer (landscaping and distance) and that reducing or modifying the buffer will not negatively
impact the adjacent property, a waiver may be requested as part of a Master Development Plan (MDP).
Mr. Klein concluded the DRRC discussed this amendment at their April and May 2017
meetings and agreed with the proposed changes.
Commissioner Oates commented, as written he is not supportive because the adjacent
development may do all the work to create the necessary buffer then the next adjoin ing owner will not be
responsible for any. He also noted there is nothing that prevents reducing the distance buffer as it does
not specify reducing landscaping; the way it is written would reduce the actual buffer separation as well
as the setbacks. Mr. Klein explained this does not pertain to setbacks, it would allow the Zoning
Administrator the ability to reduce the distance and or the planting requirement pending the buffer on the
adjacent property met or exceeds the buffer requirement.
Commissioner Mohn requested confirmation that the residential separation buffer is 100
feet. Mr. Klein reported it varies between 50’ – 100’ depending on the type of screening and there are
two parts to the buffer; the inactive and active portions. He noted this would not be a full waiver of the
buffer. Commissioner Mohn commented he feels this is going in the right direction and needs a little
more work.
Commissioner Thomas commented he likes the concept of having this agreed upon by
the adjoining land owners so they can work out what the buffers are going to be. He noted this needs to
be worked out at that level and not at the Planning Commission; this should be an agreement between
property owners.
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Mr. Klein concluded he will take this item back to the DRRC for further discussion and
the Planning Commission agreed.
Slaughterhouses as a Conditional Use in the RA District – Discussion on revisions to the Frederick
County Zoning Ordinance to include slaughterhouses as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas)
Zoning District.
M. Tyler Klein, Planner, reported this is a proposed amendment to Chapter 165 – Zoning
Ordinance to allow slaughterhouses in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. He continued currently the
manufacturing of meat products is only allowed in the M2 (Industrial General) Zoning District by right.
Mr. Klein reported Staff has drafted a revision to the Zoning Ordinance to include slaughterhouses as a
conditional use in the RA Zoning District, drafted a new definition for slaughterhouses and additional
supplemental use regulations. Mr. Klein noted this was brought forth by a current sla ughterhouse owner
who is seeking to expand their current operation.
Mr. Klein reported additional supplemental use regulations for slaughterhouses include:
o All buildings, animal unloading/staging areas, and animal pens shall be a
minimum off 110 feet from all property lines
o Total building(s) square footage should not exceed 20,000 square feet
o All operations must be under roof and screened from view from
adjoining properties and public streets
o Additional buffering and screening may be required as specified by the
Zoning Administrator
Mr. Klein concluded the DRRC discussed this amendment at their April 2017 meeting
and agreed with the proposed changes.
Commissioner Oates requested to omit “Additional buffering and screening may be
required as specified by the Zoning Administrator” as this will be created as part of the CUP process.
Commissioner Thomas inquired how Staff arrived at the 20,000 square feet figure. Mr.
Klein explained research was compiled with neighboring county agencies and the ind ustry standard was
presented by a current slaughterhouse owner, then discussed and agreed upon at the DRRC.
Commissioner Oates noted, holding pens for this type of business take up a lot of square
footage and the DRRC felt putting a cap on it would prevent it from becoming industrial in size within the
RA Zoning District.
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Cancelation of the regular meeting on June 21, 2017
Chairman Wilmot announced there were no pending items for the Planning
Commission’s June 21, 2017 meeting.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Oates to cancel the June 21, 2017 meeting of the
Planning Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas and unanimously passed.
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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 Mohn and unanimously
passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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June M. Wilmot, Chairman
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Michael T. Ruddy, Secretary
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MEETING 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 August 2, 2017.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Member at Large; Roger L. Thomas, Vice
Chairman/Opequon District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; William H. Cline, Stonewall District;
Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District; J. Rhodes Marston, Back Creek District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi,
Shawnee District; Kevin Kenney, Gainesboro District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Charles
F. Dunlap, Red Bud District; Erin L. Swisshelm, Assistant County Attorney.
ABSENT: Robert S. Molden, Opequon District; H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee District; Charles E. Triplett,
Gainesboro District.
STAFF PRESENT: Michael T. Ruddy, Director; Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director; M. Tyler
Klein, Planner; Shannon L. Conner, Administrative Assistant.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilmot called the August 2, 2017 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.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Commissioner Oates and seconded by Commissioner Cline, 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 Marston, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the May 3, 2017 meeting.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) – Mtg. 07/10/17
Commissioner Mohn reported the committee discussed and recommend the application
for CPPA #01-17 for Sandy’s MHC, LLC/VA Investment Properties, LLC be considered for further
study with the caveat that it apply to a larger area for potential inclusion in the SWSA.
Frederick Water – Mtg. 07/18/17
Commissioner Unger reported the Frederick County Sanitation Authority has been
rebranded as Frederick Water. He continued the Frederick Water Board authorized the execution of the
$20M Opequon Water Supply Plan Design-Build contract. He explained the two key milestones:
December 21, 2018 the first phase of the new water treatment plant will be operational and be sufficient
to replace the current water production at the to be closed Anderson Water Treatment Plant on the
Carmeuse property; by December 31, 2019, the full plant will be in operation, resulting in no longer
needing to process water on the Carmeuse property as well as purchasing water from the City of
Winchester. Commissioner Unger reported Frederick Water will construct athletic fields on the
Stephenson Road property for the benefit of the community. He explained the new athletic fields is in
support of the community’s need for additional fields especially since the lease for the Clearbrook
ballfields has expired and Carmeuse has notified the County to vacate the site. Commissioner Unger
presented the Operations Report for June 2017:
Total Customer Base: Water – 15,250
Sanitary – 14,756
Rainfall: Current Monty – 1.56”
Previous Month – 8.02”
Water Production:
J.H. Diehl – 2.322 MGD
J.T. Anderson – 2.102 MGD
Winchester – 2.037 MGD
Daily Avg. – 6.46 MGD
Development Review and Regulations Committee – Mtg. 07/27/17
Commissioner Unger reported the committee discussed Residential Separation Buffer in
the RP Zoning District and the potential opportunities to amend the text to provide additional flexibility
for development. He noted the Committee is going to continue to review this item.
Board of Supervisors Report – Mtg. 07/12/17
Board of Supervisors’ Liaison, Supervisor Blaine Dunn reported the Board approved
REZ #03-17 for Rutherford Crossing; approved Medical Offices in the RP and RA Districts as a
Condition Use; approved abandonment of unneeded right-of-way and request adoption of remaining
right-of-way into the State Highway System for Security Drive; approved slaughterhouses as a
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Conditional Use in the RA District; and a TDR within the Village of Middletown was withdrawn by the
applicant.
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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 to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the citizen comments portion of the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Amendment to the Frederick County Code – Chapter 165 Zoning ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, Part 101 –
General Provisions §165-101.02. Definitions and word usage; ARTICLE II SUPPLEMENTARY
USE REGULATION; PARKING; BUFFERS; AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES, Part
204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses §165-204.17. Slaughterhouses and rendering plants;
ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Part 401 – RA Rural Areas
District §165-401.03 Conditional Uses. Revisions to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to
include slaughterhouses as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District.
Action – Recommend Approval
M. Tyler Klein, Planner, reported this is a proposed amendment to Chapter 165 – Zoning
Ordinance to allow slaughterhouses in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. Mr. Klein continued
currently, the manufacturing of “meat products” is only allowed in the M2 (Industrial General) Zoning
District by right. Mr. Klein noted Staff has drafted a revision to the Zoning Ordinance to include
slaughterhouses as a conditional use in the RA Zoning District, additional supple mental use regulations,
and a new definition for slaughterhouses as defined:
Slaughterhouses – Establishments primarily engaged in the slaughtering or
processing of meats for human consumption or other related products. The word “slaughterhouse” as
used in this definition, shall not be construed to prohibit persons who are actually farmers from killing
their own cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and fowl for their own family use.
Mr. Klein reported additional supplemental use regulations for slaughterhouses include:
o All buildings, animal unloading/staging areas, and animal pens shall be a
minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
o Total building(s) square footage should not exceed 20,000 square feet (SF).
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o All operations must be under roof and screened from view from adjoining
properties and public streets.
o Additional buffering and screening may be required as specified by the
Zoning Administrator.
Mr. Klein concluded the DRRC discussed this proposed amendment at their April 27,
2017 meeting and agreed with the proposed change, the Planning Commission discussed this at their June
7, 2017 meeting, and the Board of Supervisors held a discussion on this at their July 12, 2017 meeting.
Commissioner Thomas inquired how the non-useable waste items will be disposed of.
Mr. Brook Middleton of Gentle Harvest came forward and presented a brief history of the business. He
explained the site was purchased last year and is currently being used for their own animals to be
slaughtered (Gentle Harvest) and would like to offer the public these same services.
Mr. Christopher Damewood, Farm Operation Manger for Ayrshire Farm and Property
Manager for Gentle Harvest reported currently all the hides and offal is brought back to their property in
Upperville VA where they have an extensive compost operation on the property. He noted depending on
the increase in growth of their slaughterhouse operation, Valley Protein would be used for disposal.
Commissioner Unger inquired once at the Upperville VA fa rm what happens to the
disposal of the items. Mr. Damewood explained after the compost process it is put back on the fields at
the farm: this consists of a 5 acre compost pad; it is put into ecstatic piles (combo of nitrogen, oxygen,
manure, straw, and hay); after approximately a yearlong period it is spread back onto hay fields and
pastures at the farm. Mr. Damewood concluded it is an important process for their farm which is
approximately 800 acres.
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 Oates, and seconded by Commissioner Cline
BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Ordinance Amendment to the Frederick County Code – Chapter 165 Zoning ARTICLE
I GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, Part 101 –
General Provisions §165-101.02. Definitions and word usage; ARTICLE II SUPPLEMENTARY
USE REGULATION; PARKING; BUFFERS; AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES, Part
204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses §165-204.17. Slaughterhouses and rendering plants;
ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, Part 401 – RA Rural Areas
District §165-401.03.Conditional Uses. Revisions to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to include
slaughterhouses as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District.
(Note: Commissioners Molden, Manuel, and Triplett were absent from the meeting)
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INFORMATION/ DISCUSSION
CPPA #01-17, Sandy’s MHC, LLC/VA Investment Properties, LLC – Urban Development Area
(UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) Inclusion Request; Parcels 87 -A-95 and 87-A-
96A.
Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director reported the Planning Department received one
Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment (CPPA) request this year which includes two properties located
within the limits of the Southern Frederick Land Use Plan: this was adopted in 2014; and builds on the
Route 277 Triangle Plan from 2008. Ms. Perkins noted the land use was determined during the Tri angle
study.
Ms. Perkins continued, this is a request to expand the boundaries of the Urban
Development Area (UDA) and the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) to include two parcels of land
that total 26.52 acres to allow for commercial and high density residential. She noted the properties are
located on the southern side of Fairfax Pike (Route 277) in the Opequon Magisterial District. Ms. Perkins
presented a locations map of the property. She continued parcel 87-A-96A is currently zoned RA (Rural
Areas) and parcel 87-A-95 is zoned MH1 (Mobile Home Community) and RA. Ms. Perkins explained
the Southern Frederick Land Use Plan designates these parcels as part of a future Lake Frederick
Neighborhood Village with a portion of parcel 87-A-95 as future industrial. Ms. Perkins continued the
Lake Frederick Neighborhood Village serves as a focal point to the 277 Triangle; Centers of Economy
and as a gateway feature for the Shenandoah/Lake Frederick community and on a broader scale, a
gateway feature for Frederick County as citizens and visitors approach the County from the east. She
noted this neighborhood village should promote a strong positive community image and residential land
uses would be permitted only as an accessory component of the neighborhood village commercial land
uses.
Ms. Perkins concluded a comment was received from Frederick Water which does not
support further study of the site without consideration of a much larger study area that could collectively
contribute to infrastructure improvement to convey the study area sewage directly to the Parkins Mill
Waste Water Treatment Plant. She noted the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC)
discussed this request at their July 2017 meeting which supported further study of the land use for the
larger area as well as a study of the water and sewer improvements that would be necessary to serve the
larger area; this request will be discussed further at a joint work session in September.
Commissioner Unger inquired how Sandy’s MHC water is supplied currently. Michael
T. Ruddy, Director explained there is a line that runs to Camp 7 in Clarke County along Route 277 which
Sandy’s MHC uses.
Commissioner Oates asked if there have been any comments from VDOT presented. Ms.
Perkins explained there have not been any comments from VDOT at this time and this process would
happen if the Board of Supervisors sends the item forward for further study. Mr. Ruddy noted when the
Comprehensive Plan was updated and changed it was then endorsed by VDOT.
Commissioner Kenney inquired if the property owner will be adding additional mobile
homes to the property. Ms. Perkins stated their intent is commercial accessory residential; future
redevelopment and primarily the front site initially for expanded commercial opportunities then possibly
residential over commercial.
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Commissioner Mohn, Commissioner Thomas, and Commissioner Unger noted the area as
a whole needs to be reviewed and studied to assess the need to include this in the SWSA.
Chairman Wilmot inquired what are the capacity numbers submitted by the Applicant at
this time. Ms. Perkins noted she will forward this information with the joint work session agenda.
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OTHER
Chairman Wilmot announced the resignation of Charles F. Dunlap, Red Bud District.
Ms. Wilmot wishes him well in his move. Mr. Dunlap thanked everyone for their assistance over the
years and noted it was an honor to serve the residents of the Red Bud District and Frederick County.
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Cancelation of the regular meeting
Chairman Wilmot announced there were no pending items for the Planning
Commission’s August 16, 2017 meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas to cancel the August 16, 2017 meeting of
the Planning Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cline and unanimously passed.
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and a motion was made by Commissioner
Thomas to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Oates and unanimously
passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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June M. Wilmot, Chairman
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Michael T. Ruddy, Secretary
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Planning Commission
FROM: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director
DATE: August 28, 2017
RE: Public Hearing: 2017-2022 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is a document that consists of a schedule of major
capital expenditures for the County for the ensuing five year period, as well as, a category
for long term projects (6 + years out). Staff would note that this update to the CIP has
been modified from its previous version to improve its presentation and utility, and to
reflect input provided by members of the Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors.
The plan is intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the County
budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital expenditures, the County must
also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Plan.
Specifically, the projects are reviewed with considerations regarding health, safety, and
the general welfare of the public, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. When the
CIP is adopted, it becomes a component of the Comprehensive Plan. Frederick County
approved the 2035 Comprehensive Plan on January 25, 2017.
The inclusion of projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will
be undertaking these projects. The CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended for use as a
capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations. Once
adopted, project priorities and cost estimates may change throughout the year based on
changing circumstances. It is also possible that particular projects may not be funded
during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes
increasingly uncertain the further in the future it is projected. The CIP is also updated
annually and projects are removed from the plans as they are completed or as priorities
change. Please note that the monetary amounts shown within the tables were compiled
December 2016-January 2017; some of these figures may have changed. Updated figures
will be gathered during the next CIP cycle (2018-2023).
CIP Components
The CIP provides project recommendations from various County Agencies and tables
that outline the projects and cost estimates for the projects. Within the tables, columns for
each year show the funding needs that would be requested in the corresponding budget
cycle. In addition, those projects that are long range projects have been placed at the end
of the CIP table, outside of the five year window.
The CIP includes a total of 75 projects, including several new projects. Projects within
the CIP are for: Schools, Parks and Recreation, Regional Library, Transportation,
Winchester Regional Airport, County Administration, and Fire and Rescue.
Background – Discussions
On March 20, 2017, the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) met
with County Department and Agency representatives to discuss their individual capital
improvement project requests, including new projects and modifications to previous
requests, associated with the 2017-2018 CIP. The role of the CPPC in the CIP process
was to ensure that the various departmental project requests are in conformance with the
County’s Comprehensive Plan. The evaluation and prioritization of departmental
projects was presented by Frederick County Public Schools, Parks and Recreation, and
staff. Also provided was a projected cost for each project as required by the Code of
Virginia. Following the CPPC discussion, the Committee endorsed the CIP and endorsed
its conformance with the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The CPPC forwarded the CIP
to the Planning Commission for discussion. The Planning Commission discussed the CIP
on April 5, 2017 meeting; at that meeting the Planning Commission stated that the CIP
conformed with the Comprehensive Plan and sent the document forward to the Board of
Supervisors
Conclusion
Staff is seeking a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of
Supervisors regarding the 2017-2022 CIP. It is also the role of the Planning Commission
to affirm that the 2017-2022 CIP is in conformance with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
Please find attached the Draft 2017-2022 CIP with applicable text, tables and maps. This
update to the CIP has been modified to improve its presentation and utility, and to reflect
input provided by members of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
More detailed information regarding the individual department requests is available
digitally and may be forwarded to you directly if requested. The information provided by
the individual departments is also located on the County’s website via the following link:
www.fcva.us/plans.
If adopted, the CIP and included maps will ultimately become a component of the
Comprehensive Plan, which would satisfy the review requirement of Section 15.2-2232
of the Code of Virginia, which states that no public facility shall be constructed unless
said facility is a “feature shown” within a jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan.
Please contact the Planning Department should you have any questions regarding this
information.
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Adopted by the
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Board of Supervisors
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Recommended by the
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FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
2017-2022
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION……………………………...……………………………….. 1
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS……………..………..………………….2
Frederick County Public Schools…………………….……... 2
Frederick County Parks and Recreation ..………………. 2
Handley Regional Library .………………….………….……….3
Transportation Committee……………………………………. 3
Winchester Regional Airport………………………….……….4
County Administration .……………………………..…………..4
Fire & Rescue………...……………………………….………………5
2017-2022 CAPITAL PROJECTS MAPS
2017-2022 Capital Projects………………………………………6
2017-2022 Frederick County Public Schools….…….…..7
2017-2022 Parks and Recreation ………………..…..………8
2017-2022 Transportation Projects………………..………..9
CIP TABLE EXPLANATIONS………………………………………….………10
PROJECT FUNDING……………………………………………………………. 10
2017-2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TABLE….….…11
APPENDIX - PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Frederick County Public Schools…………………………... 16
Frederick County Parks and Recreation ……………….…21
Handley Regional Library……………………………………….. 31
Transportation Committee……………………………………..33
Winchester Regional Airport………………………………. 40
County Administration……………………………………….. 44
Fire and Rescue……………..……………………………………….48
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
FREDERICK COUNTY
FY 2017-2022
INTRODUCTION
Section §15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of plans for capital outlays to the local Planning
Commissions. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the County for the
ensuing five years.
The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plans as they are completed or as priorities change. The plan is
intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the County budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital
expenditures, the County must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically,
the projects are reviewed with considerations regarding health, safety, and the general welfare of the public , and the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Once the CIP is adopted, it becomes a component of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and provides a link
between the documents and potential proffered contributions made with future rezoning projects.
The inclusion of projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. The CIP is
strictly advisory; it is intended for use as a capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations. Once
adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances. It is also possible that particu lar
projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes increasingly uncertain the
further in the future it is projected.
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PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick County Public Schools continue to commence and complete capital projects that have been priorities from previous years.
The joint top capital improvement priority for the Schools is the construction of the 4th High School. The new high school has been
requested to relieve overcapacity issues at the high school level and in anticipation of projected student population growth.
Additions and renovations to Armel Elementary School is the second highest priority, followed by the construction of the 12 th
Elementary School as the third highest priority. The second and third priorities are in recognition of the anticipated community
growth in these two general locations.
Other schools included for renovation projects include Robert E. Aylor Middle School, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School, Bass
Hoover Elementary School, and James Wood High School. This year’s CIP also includes requests to improve the parking lot and
construct a softball field at Sherando High School, Route 522 North transportation improvements for the Gainesboro Campus and
plans to renovate and expand the current administration building on Amherst Street.
Parks & Recreation
Swimming improvements continue to be a focus for Parks and Recreation. The indoor aquatic facility continues to be proposed as a
high priority of the Parks and Recreation Department. In recent years this project has been moved up to the De partment’s second
priority in recognition of Frederick County Public Schools 4 th High School land opportunity. The upgrade of pool amenities at the
swimming pools at both parks will include the addition of water slides and a spray ground. This project is expected to increase pool
attendance by 30 percent while providing recreational opportunities for both the Sherando and Clearbrook Park service areas.
The majority of the recommended projects are planned for the County’s two regional parks (Sherando & Clearbrook). However, a
new project, the Frederick Heights Park has been identified in recognition of improvements requested to allow public access to
underutilized park land. Other projects include the Snowden Bridge Park and continued improvements to the Rose Hill Park.
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The effort of the Parks and Recreation Department and their identification of their comprehensively planned parks including
community, neighborhood, and district parks, further emphasize the connection between the CIP, Comprehensive Plan, and
potential proffered contributions made with rezoning projects.
Projects planned for Sherando Park include: upgrade of baseball lighting, upgrade pool amenities, a softball complex, a socce r
complex, maintenance compound and office, skateboard park, parking and multi-purpose fields with trail development, picnic area
with a shelter, and an access road with parking and trails. The projects planned for the Clearbrook Park include, upgrade of baseball
lighting, upgrading pool amenities, a new open play area, a tennis/basketball complex, and shelter with an area for stage seating.
A project that continues to be a high priority for Parks and Recreation is the Abrams Creek Greenway Trail. This facility would
provide recreational opportunities for residents of this corridor along with the surrounding communities and was emphasized in the
Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Areas Plan completed during 2012 . This project will provide trails with bicycle, walking and jogging
opportunities, which ranks #1 in the 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan survey for all outdoor recreational activities.
Handley Regional Library
The Handley Regional Library recommends three projects. The library’s top priority is a new library branch in the Gainesboro area.
The two remaining projects request that funding be provided for new library branches throughout the County which include the
areas of Senseny/Greenwood Road and Route 522 South, both of which are anticipated to be located within the UDA (Urban
Development Area) in locations consistent with recently approved area plans; the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Area Plan, and the
Southern Frederick Area Plan.
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee continues to provide project requests for the CIP. Virginia State Code allows for transportation
projects to be included within a locality's CIP. Funding for transportation project requests will likely come from developer s and
revenue sharing. Implementation of transportation projects does not take away funding for generalized road improvements.
The Transportation Committee has requested funding for 22 projects. The 22 requests include projects that entail widening of major
roads; key extensions of roads that help provide better networks, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, a nd the addition of turn
lanes at current unsafe intersections. The inclusion of the Eastern Road Plan Improvements item once again emphasizes the
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connection between the CIP and potential proffered contributions made with rezoning projects which are aimed at mitigating
potential transportation impacts identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The major change to the transportation project list in recent years CIP’s is the classification of the projects into funded and unfunded
priorities.
Winchester Regional Airport
Funding for airport projects is derived through a complex formula where the federal and state governments contribute a majori ty of
the funding, with Frederick County and the other jurisdictions providing the remaining funding.
The construction of a new general aviation terminal to support future airport operations and associated parking improvements
continues to be number one in the CIP, followed by the Fuel Storage Facility. The Airport has recently completed a major
improvement of their runway. With this project moving from the CIP, The Airport Authority is now focusing their CIP efforts on
taxiway improvements and property acquisition in support of airport development to meet Federal Aviation requirements for
general aviation facilities. The vast majority of the funding for these improvements came from the FAA and VDA .
The number of projects that are included in this CIP has been consolidated in recent years as the Airport Authority is further aligning
the County’s CIP with the one provided to the Virginia Department of Aviation.
County Administration
With the potential necessary relocation of the Clearbrook citizen convenience center in the future, the number one priority is a new
facility proposed as a replacement for the current convenience site at another location in the immediate vicinity to the existing
convenience site. The other requests from Public Works are for the expansion/relocation of both the Albin and the Gore Refuse Sites
to allow for a trash compactor, which will reduce operational costs, by compacting trash before it reaches the landfill.
The joint County Administration and School Administration Building that was included in recent CIP’s remains in this year’s project
list along with the future replacement of the Joint Judicial Center.
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Previously, an item was added to enhance the connection between the CIP and proffered contributions made to mitigate the
impacts of development projects. This item, General Government Capital Expenditures, is an item that addresses those general
government capital expenditures that may fall below the established $100,000 departmental threshold. This is similar to the
approach previously taken for Fire and Rescue Capital Equipment. Fire and Rescue has its own section.
Fire and Rescue
The top project for the Fire and Rescue component remains the creation of Fire & Rescue Station #22 in the vicinity of Route 277,
with the ability to provide an annex facility for other County-related offices. The collaboration of this project with other commu nity
users and a land use planning effort was a key element of the Southern Frederick Land Use Plan. Fire and Rescue has also inc luded a
project which provides for the capital apparatus needs of this facility.
Fire & Rescue has once again requested the creation of Station #23, a new facility located in the vicinity of Crosspointe, and a Fire &
Rescue Regional Training Center. Such a Regional Public Safety Training Center potentially consisting of an administrative b uilding,
multi-story burn building, multi-story training tower, vehicle driving range, shooting range, and numerous other training props. This
project will incorporate emergency medical services, fire, hazardous materials, rescue, law enforcement, industrial, and educ ational
institutions located within the region.
Fire and Rescue Volunteer Company Capital Equipment Requests
Previously, a project consisting of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the benefit of Fire and Rescue Services was
established. It is the intention of this capital expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing additional and replacement
capital equipment fire and rescue vehicles and equipment that may fall below the guidelines established by the Finance Commit tee.
It was determined that the inclusion of such a project would be beneficial in ensuring that this significant capital expense is
identified in the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is primarily for the benefit of the individual Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Companies. This year’s CIP does contain requests that do meet this guideline.
Individual Fire and Rescue Companies previously identified their own capital requests which have been added to the CIP in a l ump
sum amount. Each of the capital requests meet the $100,000 guideline established by the Finance Committee.
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THE CIP TABLES - CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Capital Improvements Plan tables, on the following four pages, contains a list of the capital improvement projects proposed for
the ensuing five years. A description of the information in this table is explained below.
Projects Ranked by Department - The priority rating assigned by each agency or department for their requested projects.
County Contribution - The estimated dollar value that will be contributed for each project. This value is listed by individual fiscal
years and by total contributions over the five-year period. The total contribution column, located to the right of the fiscal year
columns, does not include debt service projections.
Notes - Indicates the footnotes that apply to additional funding sources for particular projects.
Total Project Costs - The cost for each project, including the County allocations and other funding sources.
PROJECT FUNDING
The projects included in Table 1 have a total projected cost to the County of $247,794,039, this figure excludes Airport request and
transportation projects as these are primarily funded through other sources.
While the CIP is primarily used to cover the next five years, much of the project costs have been identified beyond the next five
years.
School projects are funded through a combination of loans from the Virginia Public School Authority and the Virginia
Literary Fund.
Funding for Parks and Recreation Department projects will come from the unreserved fund balance of the County. The
Parks and Recreation Commission actively seeks grants and private sources of funding for projects not funded by the
County.
The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking
these projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of state and federal funds , developer
contributions, and revenue sharing.
Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the federal, state, and local governments. The local portion may
include contributions from Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren Counties, and the City of Winchester.
Contribution Per Fiscal Year
Projects - Ranked by
Department 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Department
Ensuing
Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond Year 6+
Public Schools Please refer to the map identifying future school sites for additional school sites located throughout the County.
Fourth High School $31,000,000 $29,500,000 $21,500,000 $9,400,000 $91,400,000 $91,400,000
Armel Elementary School $5,100,000 $2,900,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Addition and Renovation
Elementary School #12 $20,500,000 $11,900,000 $32,400,000 $32,400,000
Robert E. Aylor Middle School
Addition and Renovation TBD TBD TBD
James Wood High School Upgrades TBD TBD TBD
Sherando High School Parking Lot
& Softball Field Improvements TBD TBD TBD
Route 522 North Super Street at
Gainesboro Campus TBD TBD TBD
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
Phase 2 Renovation TBD TBD TBD
Bass Hoover Elementary
Phase 2 Renovation TBD TBD TBD
Administration Office TBD TBD TBD
Total $0 $56,600,000 $44,300,000 $21,500,000 $9,400,000 $0 $131,800,000 $131,800,000
Parks & Recreation
Sherando North West Sherando Park $671,000 $671,000 $671,000
Indoor Aquatic Facility $480,000 $10,820,000 $11,300,000 $11,300,000
Frederick Heights Park $197,000 $197,000 $197,000
Clearbrook & Sherando Water Slide/Spray Ground $624,000 $624,000 $624,000
Abrams Creek Greenway Trail $61,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $3,661,000 $3,661,000
Snowden Bridge Park Development $300,000 $4,250,000 $4,550,000 $4,550,000
Rose Hill Playground $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Sherando Area 4 North Park Development $176,000 $1,473,000 $1,649,000 $1,649,000
Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000
Sherando Area 3 North Park Development $2,121,000 $2,121,000 $2,121,000
Community Park $1,970,000 $1,970,000 $1,970,000
Neighborhood Parks (6)$831,000 $4,155,000 $4,986,000 $4,986,000
District Parks (4)$3,934,000 $7,869,000 $11,803,000 $11,803,000
Community Center
Sherando South Sherando Park Development $2,035,000 $2,035,000 $2,035,000
Fleet Trip Vehicles $9,067,000 $9,067,000 $9,067,000
Sherando Area 1 North Park Development $1,153,000 $1,153,000 $1,153,000
Sherando Area 2 North Park Development $529,000 $529,000 $529,000
Indoor Ice Rink $307,000 $307,000 $307,000
Clearbrook Clearbrook Park Development $524,000 $524,000 $524,000
Total $671,000 $5,359,000 $20,544,000 $14,201,000 $4,917,000 $12,331,000 $524,000 $58,547,000 $58,547,000
Table 1 - 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan Requests
Contribution Per Fiscal Year
Projects - Ranked by
Department 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Regional Library
Gainesboro Library $155,023 $1,465,736 $128,275 $1,749,034 $1,749,034
Senseny/Greenwood Library TBD TBD TBD
Route 522 South Library TBD TBD TBD
Total $0 $155,023 $1,465,736 $128,275 $0 $0 $1,749,034 $1,749,034
County Administration
Clearbrook Convenience Site $540,650 $540,650 E $540,650
Albin Convenience Site $30,000 $540,650 $570,650 $570,650
Relocation/Expansion Gore Site $30,000 $358,105 $388,105 $388,105
General Government Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 E $1,000,000
County/School Board
Administration Building TBD TBD E TBD
Joint Judicial Center TBD
New Facility E $0
Total $200,000 $770,650 $770,650 $558,105 $200,000 $0 $2,499,405 $2,499,405
Fire & Rescue
Fire & Rescue Station #22 (277)$400,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
F&R Station #22 (277) Apparatus $100,000 $805,000 $905,000 $905,000
Fire & Rescue Station #23 $550,000 $2,150,000 $1,000,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000
Regional Training Center $75,000 $100,000 $1,250,000 $10,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,250,000 $31,175,000 $31,175,000
Total $0 $1,125,000 $4,555,000 $3,750,000 $10,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,250,000 39,180,000 $39,180,000
Fire & Rescue Company
Capital Requests Fire & Rescue Capital Equipment $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 E $1,000,000
Fire & Rescue Company Requests $13,018,600 $13,018,600 E $13,018,600
including capital equipment requests
Total $871,000 $64,009,673 $71,635,386 $40,137,380 $24,517,000 $21,831,000 $246,794,039 $247,794,039
Other Funding Sources:E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources
TBD= To be Determined
Contribution Per Fiscal Year
Projects - Ranked by Agency 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Ensuing
Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Beyond
Year 6+
Funded Priorities
I-81 Exit 310 Improvements $49,121,000 $49,121,000 E $49,121,000
Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening
and Safety Improvements (ph 1)$38,000,000 $38,000,000 E $38,000,000
East Tevis Street Extension and
Bridge over 81 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 E $15,000,000
Rennaisance Drive, Phase 2 $5,300,000 $5,300,000 E $5,300,000
Sulpher Springs Road Improvement project $5,000,000 $5,000,000 E $5,000,000
Unfunded Priorities
Route 37 Engineering & Construction $300,000,000 $300,000,000 E $300,000,000
I-81 Exit 307 Relocation $60,000,000 $60,000,000 E $60,000,000
Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening
and Safety Improvements (ph 2)$25,500,000 $25,500,000 E $25,500,000
Redbud Road Realignment and
Exit 317 Ramp realignment $11,500,000 $11,500,000 E $11,500,000
Widening of Route 11 North (ph 1)$28,500,000 $28,500,000 E $28,500,000
Warrior Drive Extension (south)$23,200,000 $23,200,000 E $23,200,000
Channing Drive Extension $20,600,000 $20,600,000 E $20,600,000
Brucetown/Hopewell Realign.$3,000,000 $3,000,000 E $3,000,000
Widening of Route 11 North (ph2)$47,800,000 $47,800,000 E $47,800,000
Senseny Road Widening $22,800,000 $22,800,000 E $22,800,000
Inverlee Way $10,200,000 $10,200,000 E $10,200,000
Fox Drive $250,000 $250,000 E $250,000
Warrior Drive Extension (Crosspointe south)$12,000,000 $12,000,000 E $12,000,000
Route 277 right turn extension Warrior Drive $500,000 $500,000 E $500,000
Papermill Road right turn lane extension Route 522 $500,000 $500,000 E $500,000
Senseny Road turn lanes/improvements Crestleigh Drive $2,600,000 $2,600,000 E $2,600,000
Eastern Road Plan Improvements TBD TBD E TBD
Total $112,421,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $568,950,000 $681,371,000 $681,371,000
Other Funding Sources: E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources
Table 2 - Transportation Projects - CIP Requests
The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. Funding
projects will continue to come from a combination of state and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing
Contribution Per Fiscal Year
Projects - Ranked by Agency 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Ensuing
Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Beyond
Year 6+
New General Avaiation Terminal $380,000 $3,330,000 A,B $3,710,000
Fuel Storage Facility Design/Construction $1,000,000 A,B $1,000,000
North Side Svc Road $400,000 A,B $400,000
Taxiway "A" Relocation Design/Construction $200,000 $4,650,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $2,300,000 A,B $9,650,000
Land Parcel 64-A-64 $275,000 A,B $275,000
Land Parcel 64-A-60 $275,000 A,B $275,000
Land Parcel 64-A-59 $300,000 A,B $300,000
Land Parcel 64B-A-52 $300,000 A,B $300,000
Total $0 $2,130,000 $8,980,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $2,300,000 $0 $15,910,000
A= Partial funding from VA Dept. of Aviation
B= Partial funding from FAA
Table 3 - Winhester Reginal Airport CIP Requests
*Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the federal, state, and local
governments. The local portion may include contributions from Frederick, Clarke,
Shenandoah, and Warren Counties, and the City of Winchester.
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APPENDIX
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
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Frederick County Public Schools Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Fourth High School
Description: The fourth high school project will serve students grades 9-12, have a program capacity of 1,725 students, and will
address anticipated growth in high school student enrollment in the school division. The site is located at the end of Juste s Drive
behind Admiral Byrd MS. This school is designed for collaborative education, similar to the new Frederick County MS, with a variety
of learning spaces to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working world.
Capital Cost: $91,400,000
Justification: This project will address expected growth in high school student enrollment in the school division over the next
several years. We project that enrollment in the high schools by the fall of 2020 will be 4,246 students. High school progr am
capacity is currently 4,050 students. To relieve overcro wding in the high schools, we need to construct the fourth high school in
Frederick County to open in that time frame.
Construction Schedule: Construction will take 48 months
PRIORITY 2 - Armel Elementary School Addition and Renovation
Description: Armel ES opened in 1991 and has served continuously as a K-5 elementary school since that time. The school
contains 70,281 square feet and has a program capacity of 590 students. As of October 31, 2016, the school has 606 students. Eight
classrooms will be added to Armel ES, to accommodate the additional growth at Lake Frederick. The existing facility will be updated
as needed and core areas partially renovated to serve the additional students.
Capital Cost: $8,000,000
Justification: Armel Elementary School is in good condition; however, growth in the attendance zone will need to be addressed
through the addition of classrooms to the facility. An attendance rezoning was completed three years ago as part of the
implementation of full-day kindergarten. Addressing the growth issue at Armel was studied as a part of this rezoning. Four areas
were identified to be rezoned to another school to offset the additional growth at Lake Frederick. None of the four options provided
a complete and satisfactory solution. One option would have put Armel outside of its own attendance zone. A second would have
split a neighborhood and sent some of the neighborhood to a school further away. A third would have simply relocated the gro wth
issue to another school. The fourth option was adopted, but only moved ~50 students, a temporary reprieve from growth pressures.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
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PRIORITY 3 - New 12th Elementary School
Description: The 12th ES will have a floor area of approximately 100,000 square feet and will be located in Snowden Bridge. The
facility will be designed to accommodate a student membership of 600.
Capital Cost: $32,400,000
Justification: The 12th ES project will address anticipated growth in student enrollment in the school division in ge neral and in the
Stonewall and Redbud Run Elementary School attendance zones in specific over the next several years.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
PRIORITY 4 - Robert E. Aylor Middle School Addition and Renovation
Description: Robert E. Aylor Middle School opened in 1969 as a junior high. The school contains 113,643 square feet and has a
program capacity of 850 students serving grades 6 -8. The building is in acceptable condition; however, several major areas need to
be addressed in a renovation. Major areas of this renovation project include the following: reorganization and addition of
classroom and storage space to better equip the building to support collaborative education, complete replacement of fire ala rm
and communication systems, upgrade of electrical and plumbing, and complete replacement of mechanical systems. Other areas to
be addressed are security and reorganization of asphalted areas.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: Robert E. Aylor Middle School is 47 years old and renovations are needed to a number of areas to ensure the
economical and efficient operation of the school for years to come. The school was constructed as a junior high, where the s chool
was arranged by department. Modern instruction requires that the school be arrang ed by grade and that a variety of learning
spaces be provided (classroom, low intensity labs, high intensity labs, small collaborative spaces, large collaborative space s, etc.) to
meet the needs of a variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working world.
Construction Schedule: 48 Months
PRIORITY 5 - James Wood High School Upgrades
Description: James Wood High School opened in 1980 and has served as a high school since that time. The school contains 234,095
square feet and has a program capacity of 1,400 students. Currently, the building serves grades 9 -12. The building is in good
condition; however, several major areas need to be addressed in a renovation. Major areas to be included in this renovation project
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are increased electrical service and distribution to support technology, technology cabling, hardware and its installation, upgrade of
plumbing and mechanical systems, and modification of instructional areas to support modern instructional delivery.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: James Wood High School is 36 years old. Renovations and technological upgrades are needed to a number of areas to
ensure effective, economical, and efficient operation of the school for years to come. This school will be renovated to be m ore like
the 4th HS, the new Frederick County MS, and the renovated Aylor MS, with a variety of learning spaces to meet the needs of a
variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working world.
Construction Schedule: 36 Months
PRIORITY 6 - Sherando High School Parking Lot and Softball Field Improvements
Description: This project is being undertaken to address several traffic safety concerns identified over the years at Sherando High
School and to address equity issues (there is no softball field at SHS). Two studies of the site have been conducted, and a master
plan created. Concerns exist for pedestrians, school buses, student drivers, parents, and staff. Rearrangement of the site and the
flow of traffic on the site are necessary to address these needs.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: This is a two-part project. For transportation safety, concerns exist on the school site at Sherando High School during
arrival and dismissal. The students, many of their parents, and the staff necessary to serve them are exposed to these safety
concerns on a daily basis. The flow of traffic at arrival is so slow that at times vehicles on Route 277 back up past Double Church
Road. For the softball field, SHS does not have a softball field on site, instead using a softball field in neighboring Sherando Park.
This represents an equity issue between boys and girls sports and is contrary to FCPS’ standpoint of equity between boys and girls
sports.
Construction Schedule: 30 Months
PRIORITY 7 - Route 522 North Super Street at Gainesboro Campus
Description: The entrance off of Route 522 serves both Frederick County Middle School and Gainesboro Elementary School. As
part of the design of FCMS, both a Traffic Impact Assessment and a Signal Warrant w ere prepared. The conclusion of the Signal
Warrant was that the intersection met one warrant. However, VDOT requires that intersections meet two warrants in order to
qualify for a traffic signal. This project is to provide a solution other than a traffi c signal to address safety concerns. The exact form
of that solution is still undecided.
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Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: Although the Signal Warrant concluded that the intersection does not qualify for a traffic signal, safety concerns still
continue. Visibility over the hill crest northbound is limited. The crossover is narrower than a bus is long, and visibility for left
turners who are located in the crossover is nil when a large vehicle is in the northbound left turn lane.
Construction Schedule: 24 Months
PRIORITY 8 - Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School Phase 2 Renovation
Description: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School opened in 1974 and has served continuously as an elementary school since that
time. The school contains 65,120 square feet and has a program capacity of 528 students. Currently, the building serves grades K-5.
The building is in good condition; however, several major areas need to be addressed, including open classroom space, ADA
compliance, energy conservation, security, and upgrades of fire alarm, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is 42 years old and renovation is needed to a number of areas to ensure the
economical and efficient operations of the school for years to come.
Construction Schedule: 36 months
PRIORITY 9 - Bass-Hoover Elementary School Phase 2 Renovations
Description: Bass-Hoover Elementary School opened in 1975. The school contains 70,569 square feet and has a program capacity
of 656 students. Currently, the building serves grades K-5. The building is in good condition; however, several major areas need to
be addressed. Renovations will address several major issues, including open classroom space, ADA compliance, energy
conservation, security, and upgrades of fire alarm, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. A building addition, Phase 1, has
been done to maintain program capacity and prepare the building for full-day kindergarten.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: Bass-Hoover Elementary School is 41 years old and renovation is needed to a number of areas to ensure the effective,
economical, and efficient operations of the school for years to come.
Construction Schedule: 36 months
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PRIORITY 10 - Administrative Office
Description: Frederick County Public Schools’ administration has been located at the old Kline Elementary School building since
1983. Before the building was converted to offices, it had served as a school since 1961. The facility contains 27,992 squa re feet,
including the 5,000 square foot Annex and the 2,400 square foot Finance Addition, but not including the four modular classroom
units that are used for offices and work space.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: The 55 year old Administrative Offices building does not have enough office and meeting space, needs technology
upgrades, and improvements to the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems to meet modern code. Meeting space is at a
premium, as we have only 2 sizeable meeting rooms. There are also building security and asbestos issues. Existing issues will
become more pressing and new issues will appear as the district (and therefore the staff) grows.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
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Parks & Recreation Department Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - North West Sherando Park Development
Description: This project involves the development of an Access Road, Parking, Shelter, Restroom, Playground, and Open Play Field
in the North West area of Sherando Park, off Warrior Drive. Improvements to include: Entrance and access road (335 lf) off Warrior
Drive, 46 paved parking spaces, adult fitness park, restrooms, shelter and playground.
Capital Cost: $671,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the Sherando Park service area and the entire Frederick
County community. This project will provide access to new recreation amenities trails with walking and jogging opportunities.
Walking and jogging rank #1 in the 2011 Virginia Outdoors Plan survey and 2012 Parks and Recreation Community Survey for all
outdoor recreational activities. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frede rick
County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Sherando Park, currently owned by Frederick County, offers the best location for
this development. This project, being located at Sherando Park, is necessary to meet the needs of our service area.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 2 - Indoor Aquatic Facility – Competitive/Training Pool
Description: The Parks and Recreation Commission has engaged in conversation with FCPS to site the facility at the 4 th High School
campus. Land on the site has been set aside for this purpose. The approximately 35,000sf building will likely house a 10 lane
competitive pool, 6 lane warm water teaching pool, meeting rooms, shower and changing rooms, and facilities support areas. The
above facility would meet the swimming needs of the community, including HS level swim teams.
Capital Cost: $11,300,000
Justification: There are no public indoor public pools in Frederick County. By constructing the indoor pool, it would permit the
department to meet competition needs, instructional needs, citizen programming provide a nucleus to attract new businesses to the
community. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Community Survey. This facility would be available to all area residents. The construction of this project will prov ide a
facility to offer competitive scholastic programs and year round recreational programming for the residents of Frederick Coun ty.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
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PRIORITY 3 - Frederick Heights Park
Description: Development to include entrance, 14 space parking lot and a ½ mile paved shared use path.
Capital Cost: $197,000
Justification: This project will allow public access to an underutilized Frederick County park. Providing a walking trail in the Redbud
District this project will address the #1 identified public recreation need – multi-use trails. This facility would be open and available
to all area residents.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18.
PRIORITY 4 - Water Slide Spray Ground
Description: Upgrade the outdoor swimming pools at both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks. Upgrade would involve the removal of
the diving boards and the installation of one 50' water slide and one 75' water slide at each pool. The upgrade would also i nclude
the addition of a spray ground with 10-12 features at each pool.
Capital Cost: $624,000
Justification: To provide recreational opportunities for the Clearbrook Park and Sherando Park service area. Frederick County Parks
and Recreation Department operates two outdoor swimming pools at the regional parks. These facilities are over 20 years old and
were constructed with two diving boards as the main feature for each pool. Swimming pool attendance has trended decline in
recent years and users are requesting different water features. The addition of two water slides and a spray ground to each pool
facility will appeal to families and younger children, increasing pool attendance by an estimated 30%. With the increase in
attendance and potentially fees to comparable facilities, the County could realize an additional $24,000 in revenue annually.
Clearbrook and Sherando Parks, currently owned by Frederick County, offer the best site and location for the development of t his
facility. With the upgrade to the existing swimming pool facilities, the County would not have to incur costs for property acquisition
or infrastructure development and increase the recreational opportunities at the regional parks.
Construction Schedule: FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 5 - Abrams Creek Greenway Trail
Description: 10’ wide asphalt multi-use bicycle/pedestrian trail along Abrams Creek from Senseny Road to Channing Drive. It is
estimated that the trail will have (6) three bridges (stream crossings) and will be approximately 2.6 miles in length. As ou tlined in
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this form, the project is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 from Senseny Road to Woodstock Lane. Phase 2 from Woodstock Lane to
Woody’s Place, and Phase 3 from Woody’s Place to Channing Drive.
Capital Cost: $3,661,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for residents of this corridor along with the surrounding
communities. This project will provide trails with bicycle, walking and joggings opportunities, which ranks #1 in the 2007 Virginia
Outdoors Plan survey for all outdoor re creational activities. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as
identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 6 - Snowden Bridge Park Development
Description: Snowden Bridge Park, situated on land proffered by the Snowden Bridge development utilizes park and school land for
the provision of an active recreation park.
The above park is to include three (3) baseball fields suitable for little leag ue play. Lighting, restroom and parking are part of the
park concept.
Capital Cost: $4,500,000
Justification: The overall park design is informed by the Snowden Bridge (formerly Stephenson Village) rezoning proffer of 2003.
The proffer indicates the provided land to be used for baseball and/or soccer field development in anticipation of the population
increase generated by the development.
The Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a site plan for the property in 2015 showing parking and three (3) ba seball fields.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 7 - Rose Hill Park Playground
Description: The Rose Hill Park playground is part of the development vision, and the last capital items to finish the Rose Hill Park
project. It is intended to provide a challenging play area for youth while remaining sensitive in design to the historic nature of the
property.
Capital Cost: $100,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the Rose Hill Park service are a and the entire Frederick
County community. This project is intended to fulfil the County’s agreement with the Glass Glen Burnie Museum (Museum of the
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Shenandoah Valley) in the development vision for the park. The playground will meet the needs of the c ommunity as identified in
the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 8 - Sherando Park North – Area 4 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the SE area of Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This
vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are softball fields to complete the complex , a
shared use trail segment, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $1,620,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a
recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system. Presently, there are ten softball/baseball fields within the
County’s regional park system. Eight of ten existing fields must serve a dual purpose of facilitating youth baseball as well as youth
and adult softball programs. With the increased usage of these fields, it has become mor e difficult to facilitate these programs. This
project is needed in order for the Parks and Recreation Department to accommodate the existing demand of youth baseball and
adult softball programs. This project is intended to meet the needs of the communit y as identified in the 2012 Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Sherando Park, currently owned by Frederick County, represents the very best site for
softball field development. The fact that the County will not have to acquire proper ty for this facility means that the most costly
aspect of this development has already been completed. Sherando Park also provides a location that is situated in the fastes t
growing area of the County and is adjacent to Sherando High School. Joint use of facilities between the park and school system has
facilitated school activities and recreation programs.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 9 - Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade
Description: Upgrade the ballfield lighting at both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks Baseball facilities. The upgrade would involve the
removal of the 30/20 FC (footcandle) level fixtures, lamps, and wood poles and replace with 50/30 FC (footcandle) level fixtu res,
lamps and steel poles on (4) four fields at Clearbrook Park and (4) four fields at Sherando Park. This upgrade is required by Little
League International on all little league fields.
Capital Cost: $1,300,000
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Justification: The Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending the ballfield light syst em be upgraded to achieve the
recommended 50/30 footcandle level lighting on the playing surface. This will facilitate the provision of recreational oppor tunities
at Sherando and Clearbrook parks for the service areas which include all Frederick County re sidents. The field light fixtures are over
twenty-five years old and are affixed to poles, the majority being over thirty-five years old.
Construction Schedule: FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 10 - Sherando Park North – Area 3 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the SW area of Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This
vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are rectangular play fields, a shared use t rail
segment, roadway and parking, playground, restroom, and maintenance building.
Capital Cost: $2,120,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a
recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system. With the development of Area 4 (CIP item #8) two
rectangular play fields will be displaced. The development of area 3 not only addresses this direct result, but also address es
additional identified needs of the community.
Construction Schedule: FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 11 - Community Park
Description: The Community Park project includes the acquisition of approximately thirty-five acres. Developed amenities will
ultimately be determined by the specific site, however typical development would include:
Acquisition of Parkland (35 acres)
Paved & Gravel Paths
Playground
Tot lot
Shelters
Lighted Basketball & Tennis courts
Open Play Fields
Toilets
Parking
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Shade Trees & Turf
Capital Cost: $1,970,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area. To reduce the gap between the amount of existing
parkland and the amount of parkland needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the 2007
Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Potential acreage for parkland would be located close to population density, east of
Winchester, Redbud / Shawnee District area. The location of this project would provide developed parkland to create more
accessible recreational facilities and opportunities to the residents Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: FY 19-20.
PRIORITY 12 – Neighborhood Parks
Description: The Neighborhood project includes the acquisition of three sites of approximately ten acres and the subsequent
development of these sites. Developed amenities will ultimately be determined by the specific site, however typical developm ent
would include:
Acquisition of Parkland (10 acres per site)
Paved Path
Playground
Shelter
Hard Surface Courts
Open Play Fields
Parking
Capital Cost: $2,495,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area. To reduce the gap between the amount of existing
parkland and the amount of parkland needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the 2007
Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2 012 Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Potential acreage for parkland would be located in the Urban Development Area or Rural
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Community Centers. The location of this project would provide parkland developed to create more accessible recreational facilities
and opportunities to the residents of Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 13 – District Parks
Description: Acquisition of Parkland:
Northeastern Frederick County 150-200 acres
Western Frederick County 150-200 acres
Eastern Frederick County 150-200 acres
Capital Cost: $9,067,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area. To reduce the gap between the amount of existing
parkland and the amount of parkland needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the Virginia
Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Community Survey. Potential acreage for parkland would be located in all parts of Frederick County. The location of this
project would provide parkland which could be developed to create more accessible recreational facilities and opportunities t o the
residents of Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: Land acquisition FY 20/21 with the remainder beyond FY 22.
PRIORITY 14 – Community Center
Description: The Field House project would be approximately 44,000 square feet and include an indoor area large enough to
accommodate a 1/16 mile track and a minimum of two basketball courts. This court area would also be designed for utilization by
indoor soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis and badminton with the installation of in -floor sleeves and drop
curtains or partitions. This area could also be used for special events such as dances, proms, music festivals, garden and home,
outdoor, craft, antique, quilt, or boat shows, thus providing a flexible facility for a multitude of activities to take place at one time.
The facility would also house a fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, office, storage, and locker rooms.
Capital Cost: $9,067,000
Justification: Since its inception, the Parks and Recreation Department has relied significantly on the use of the county public
schools to house recreation programs. This arrangement was adequate when the department first started out, however the
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department currently offers over 250 sections of programs, creating a situation where the department is limited in its abilit y to meet
the programming and facility needs of the County residents. A Community Center facility will facilitate the department to meet
citizen programming demands and provide the area with a facility to attract new businesses to the community. This facili ty would
be available to all area residents and is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick Cou nty
Parks and Recreation Community Survey. The Department and the community has benefitted from the co -location of recreation and
school facilities, however community size warrants a separate facility dedicated to recreation use. The construction of this project
will provide a facility the Department will be able to offer year round recreational programming to the residents of Frederick County.
This facility could be built in conjunction with or as an attachment to the Indoor Aquatic Facility.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 20-21.
PRIORITY 15 - Sherando Park North – Area 3 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the area of Sherando Park located south of Route 277. This vision
is expressed in the 2002 Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are rectangular play fields, skate park, roadway and par king,
and restroom.
Capital Cost: $2,035,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a
recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21-22.
PRIORITY 16 - Fleet Trip Vehicles
Description: The Parks and Recreation Department needs to upgrade the current vehicle fleet to offer a comprehensive package of
trips for Frederick County citizen’s recreation needs. The addition of the below vehicles would replace the current 1994 bus and
1999 van. These are necessary to adequately offer trip packages and provide reliable transportation for program participants. Bus #1
– 40-50 Passenger Bus, Bus #2 – 30-40 Passenger Bus, Van #1 – 12 Passenger Van.
Capital Cost: $307,000
Justification: To offer a comprehensive package of trips where the population of Frederick County could begin to rely on the Parks
and Recreation Department to meet their trip needs.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21-22.
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PRIORITY 17 – Sherando Park North – Area 1 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the NW area of Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This
vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are multi-use trail, mountain bike trails,
restrooms, pavilions, bike pump track, dog parks, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $2,414,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a
recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system. This project is intended to meet the needs of the
community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Comm unity Survey.
Construction Schedule: FY - long term planning item.
PRIORITY 18 – Sherando Park North – Area 2 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the NE area of Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This
vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are multi -use trail, mountain bike trails,
restrooms, pavilions, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $2,273,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. This project is intended to
meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: FY - long term planning item.
PRIORITY 19 - Indoor Ice Rink
Description: The Ice Rink project would be approximately 40,000 square feet and include an indoor area large enough to
accommodate a single 200’ x 85’ ice rink, locker rooms, party/meeting rooms, and concession area and would need approxi mately
10 acres to construct. This facility should be located on property owned or proffered to the County. The ice rink may be co -located
with other compatible uses should opportunities arise, reducing the acreage demand.
Capital Cost: $6,180,000
Justification: There are no public indoor ice rinks in Frederick County and county residents currently must travel over one hour to
use an indoor ice facility. By constructing the indoor ice rink, it would permit the department to meet competition needs,
instructional needs, citizen programming and leisure demands as well as provide a nucleus to attract new businesses to the
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community. This facility would be available to all area residents. The construction of this project will provide a facility to offer year
round recreational programming for the residents of Frederick County. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community
as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. The Indoor Ice Rink facility should be located in
an area convenient to the major transportation corridors of the County. However, as an alternative, one of the two county regional
parks could be used to house the facility, since these locations are already identified as centers for recreation p rograms and
activities.
Construction Schedule: FY - long range capital project.
PRIORITY 20 – Clearbrook Park Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for Clearbrook Park. This vision is expressed in the 1987 Clearbrook
Park Master Plan. Included are; Croquet, shuffleboard, volleyball, updating concession, parking shelter renovation, tennis co urts,
basketball courts, shelter, shelter/stage, lake renovation, and associated landscaping.
Capital Cost: $1,559,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area.
Construction Schedule: FY - long range planning objective.
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Handley Regional Library Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Northern Frederick County – Gainesboro Library Branch
Description: Construction of a 4,000 to 5,000 square foot branch library, either as a stand -alone facility or co-located with a
planned Frederick County facility (e.g. the new middle school). Initial parking should be for at least 50 vehi cles. The proposed
location would be on Rt. 522 in the Gainesboro District, but this could change depending on patterns of library use and on whether
donated land could be located or if co-located with a Frederick County project already in the early planning stage. This projected
branch would fit per discussions with FCPS on existing property and was outlined in a document prepared by FCPS students two
years ago.
Capital Cost: $1,749,034
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area. In 2014-2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages
checked out 471,957 items. 41,034 Frederick County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials checked out
of the regional system. 2,956 Frederick County residents, adults and children, registered for library cards for the first time in 2015 -
2016. Of Frederick County residents over five years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately 52.8 % of the total hav e
library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library usage up closer to the national average level of 58%. This population
group in the Gainesboro District is not close to a library in the regional system. The Library will provide materials and programming
for citizens from toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime source for
homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will supply compute r
access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office applications
and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21/22
PRIORITY 2 - Frederick County Library Branch – Senseny/Greenwood
Description: Construction of a 10,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to 15,000 square feet. Initial park ing should be
for a minimum of 65 vehicles. The proposed location is yet to be determined and is dependent on future development. The first
step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 5 to 8 acres.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area. In 2014-2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages
checked out 471,957 items. 41,034 Frederick County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials checked out
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of the regional system. 2,956 Frederick County residents, adults and children, registered for library cards for the first time in 2015 -
2016. Of Frederick County residents over five years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately 52.8 % of the total hav e
library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library usage up closer to the national average level of 58%. This population
group in the Redbud/Shawnee District is not close to a library in the regional system. The Library will provide materials and
programming for citizens from toddlers to senior citizen s. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime
source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will sup ply
computer access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office
applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 3 - Frederick County Library Branch - Route 522 South
Description: Construction of a 7,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to 10,000 square feet. Initial parking should be
for a minimum of 35 vehicles. The proposed location is yet to be determined and is dep endent on future development. The first
step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 3 to 4 acre or collocated with the new High School projected to b e built in
the same area.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area. In 2014-2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages
checked out 471,957 items. 41,034 Frederick County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials checked out
of the regional system. 2,956 Frederick County residents, adults and children, registered for library cards for the first time in 2015 -
2016. Of Frederick County residents over five years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately 52.8 % of the total hav e
library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library usage up closer to the national average level of 58%. This population
group in the Opequon District is not close to a library in the regional system. The Library will provide materials and programming
for citizens from toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime source for
homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will supply compute r
access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office applications
and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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Transportation Committee Project Priority List
Funded Priorities
PRIORITY 1 - Interstate 81, Exit 310 Improvements
Description: Construct improvements to Exit 310 interchange.
Capital Cost: $49,121,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in many areas of the County and address
coming development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 2 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 1)
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to Sherando Park. Project would include
realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley Drive.
Capital Cost: $38,000,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address
development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 3 - East Tevis Street Extension and Bridge over I-81
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 522 and going west approximately 0.2 miles to connect to the
road network being constructed by the Russell 150 Development. Project includes bridge over Interstate 81.
Capital Cost: $15,000,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will addres s congestion in many areas of the County and address
development to the surrounding area. The location is as identified by joint planning efforts between the County, VDOT, and the
developer.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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PRIORITY 4 - Renaissance Drive, Phase 2
Description: Construct a connector road and Railroad Crossing between Route 11 and Shady Elm Drive.
Capital Cost: $5,300,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at key points along Route 11 and Apple Valley
Drive. This project is identified in Secondary Road Improvements Plan.
Construction Schedule: Entering design phase, expected to go to bid by Spring 2018.
PRIORITY 5 - Sulphur Springs Road Intersection improvement and widening from Route 50 to the Landf ill
Description: Widen Sulphur Spring Road from the intersection with Route 50 to the regional landfill, add paved shoulders for
pedestrians and bicycles, improve the intersection at Route 50.
Capital Cost: $5,000,000
Justification: This project will address capacity and safety improvements to the corridor. This project is identified in Secondary
Road Improvements Plan.
Construction Schedule: Entering design and right-of- way underway.
Unfunded Priorities
PRIORITY 6 - Planning, Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Work for Route 37
Description: This project would be to continue work on the Eastern Route 37 extension. More specifically, to update the
Environmental Impact Statement to the point of a new Record of Decision and to update the 1992 d esign plans to address the
current alignment, engineering guidelines, and possible interchange improvements. In addition, this allows for advanced
engineering, right-of-way purchase and construction.
Capital Cost: $300,000,000 +
Justification: This project moves the County closer to completion of a transportation improvement that would benefit the entire
County and surrounding localities.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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PRIORITY 7 - Interstate 81, Exit 307 Relocation
Description: Construct a relocated Exit 307 interchange.
Capital Cost: $60,000,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in many areas of the County and address
coming development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 8 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 2)
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to Sherando Park. Project would include
realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley Drive.
Capital Cost: $25,500,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address
development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 9 - Redbud Road Realignment and Exit 317 Ramp Realignment
Description: Realign Redbud Road from its current location through development land in the vicinity of Route 11 north and Snowden
Bridge Boulevard and Relocate the I-81 Exit 317 NB ramp to the current location of the Redbud Road/Route 11 interse ction.
Capital Cost: $11,500,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County. This project is
identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 10 - Route 11 North Widening to 6 Lanes from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Old Charlestown Road
Description: Route 11 North of Snowden Bridge Boulevard is currently primarily a two lane roadway. This project would widen that
facility to a 6 lane divided roadway with turn lanes where appropriate.
Capital Cost: $28,500,000
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Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will provide a significant capacity upgrade to address congestion on the
Route 11 Corridor. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 11 - Warrior Drive Extension
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 277 where Warrior Drive intersects from the north and
continuing that roadway south and west to intersect with I-81 at the location of the relocated Exit 307 interchange.
Capital Cost: $23,200,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address
development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 12 - Channing Drive Extension
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road where Channing Drive intersects from the north and
continuing that roadway south to intersect with Route 50 East at Independence Drive.
Capital Cost: $20,600,000
Justification: This project has been identified in the Eastern Road Plan, and will address congestion in Eastern Frederick County and
address development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 13 - Brucetown Road/Hopewell Road Alignment and Intersection Improvements
Description: Realign Brucetown Road to meet Hopewell Road at Route 11. Improvements to this intersection will address
comprehensive planned development’s traffic generation in the area.
Capital Cost: $3,000,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on the Route 11 corridor. The location is
identified by joint planning efforts between the County and VDOT.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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PRIORITY 14 - Widening of Route 11 North to the West Virginia State Line
Description: Improve Route 11 to a divided 4 and 6-lane facility as detailed in the Eastern Road Plan.
Capital Cost: $47,800,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion over a large area of the County and
address development to the surrounding area. This project improves the safety for the traveling public by reducing congestion and
improving the flow of traffic.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 15 - Senseny Road Widening
Description: Widen Senseny Road to a 4-lane divided roadway. This project is not dependent upon, but is being coordinated with
the implementation of Route 37, Channing Drive, and development in th e area.
Capital Cost: $22,800,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County. This project is
identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 16 - Inverlee Way
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road and going south to Route 50 East. This project is being
planned in conjunction with improvements to Senseny Road and surrounding development.
Capital Cost: $10,200,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion and provide an additional needed link
between Senseny Road and Route 50 East.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 17 - Fox Drive
Description: Add additional turning lane(s) to Fox Drive where it intersects with Route 522 North.
Capital Cost: $250,000
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Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at this intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 18 - Warrior Drive Extension from Route 37 Crosspointe south to existing terminus
Description: 4 lane roadway from the Route 37 extension in the Crosspoint Development south to the existing terminus of Warrior
Drive.
Capital Cost: $12,000,000
Justification: This improvement would be concurrent with a Route 37 extension and would provide significant congestion relieve at
Exit 307 as well as Tasker Road at Exit 310
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 19 - Route 277 right turn lane extension at Warrior Drive
Description: Extend right turn lane for eastbound 277 at the intersection of Rt 277 and Warrior Drive. Installation of sidewalk for
pedestrian safety and installation of pedestrian pedestal.
Capital Cost: $500,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 20 - Papermill Road right turn lane extension at Route 522
Description: Extend right turn bay of Papermill Road (Route 644) where it intersects with Route 522 to alleviate turn bay spillover
that is taking place.
Capital Cost: $500,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 21 - Senseny Road Turn lanes at the intersection of Senseny Road and Crestleigh Dri ve
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Description: Improvements to the intersection of Senseny Road (657) and Crestleigh Drive to include turn lanes and potential
signalization. This project would add left and right turn lanes to Senseny Road at the intersection of Crestleigh and potenti ally a full
signalization of the intersection.
Capital Cost: $2,600,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 22 - Frederick County Eastern Road Plan
Description: This project is intended to address all of the planned transportation improvements in the County Comprehensive Plan,
Eastern Road Plan that are not noted individually above.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: This project prepares the County for future development by addressing the projects needed to support that
development in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Construction Schedule: N/A
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Winchester Regional Airport Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - New General Aviation Terminal Building, Site Work and Parking Lot - Design/Build
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport proposes to construct a new general aviation terminal building. The new facility will
be constructed in a new location slightly south of the existing terminal building.
Capital Cost: $3,710,000
Justification: Since its opening in the early 1990s, the general aviation terminal building for the Winchester Regional Airport has
had only limited interior work completed. Interior repairs are necessary due to extensive usage and some damage from water
leaking from the roof prior to its replacement in the spring of 2006 by necessity. The heating and cooling systems are approaching
25 years in age and are nearing the end of their useful life. The exterior of the terminal building is made from Drivet that has failed
in many areas and is generally in fair to poor condition. In addition, the windows are not energy efficient and several of t he window
seals have failed. In 2008, a study was completed to examine needs and costs to renov ate the existing terminal building. After
review of the study, the WRAA determined it would be more economical to build a new energy efficient building slightly east o f the
existing terminal. The proposed location of the project will allow enough room to build out a new transient apron during the taxiway
relocation project.
Construction Schedule: TBD - scheduled depending on availability of State funding program.
PRIORITY 2 - Fuel Storage Facility
Description: Construct new fuel storage facility for expansion and to meet DEQ and EPA requirements.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
Justification: When the taxiway “A” midfield section is relocated it will cause an encroachment into the current fuel farm site. The
current site does not allow for future expansion or upgrades to meet DEQ and/or EPA regulations.
Construction Schedule: TBD - Start of project is dependent upon FAA and/or Virginia Department of Aviation funding program.
PRIORITY 3 - Northside Service Road
Description: This project proposes to construct a two lane service road around the end of Runway 14. The road will be
approximately 1/2 to 3/4 miles in length so that vehicles stay clear of navigational aid critical areas. It is proposed that the road will
be 2 lanes.
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Capital Cost: $400,000
Justification: The approved airport layout plan shows new development occurring on the northside of the runway. By having
aircraft ground operations and storage on both sides of the airfield (north and south), ground vehicle traffic requiring access to both
sides of the airfield will be generated. The traffic will include fueling truck operations and personnel activities for general
maintenance. The FAA encourages the construction of service roads around aircraft activity areas, especially the runways, to prevent
unauthorized ground vehicle access to aircraft movement areas and to promote a safer operating environment. The service road,
located on the west side of the airport (Runway 14 end) will accomplish these goals.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
PRIORITY 4 - Taxiway (A) Relocation
Description: The relocation of Taxiway "A" is part of the overall Airport upgrade to meet safety design standards for a Group III
airport. This relocation will improve the serviceability and safety of the airport in regards to ground operations for larger jet aircraft.
Due to the complex task of relocating the entire 5,500' taxiway, the project has been broken down into two phases - Phase I will
begin at the 32 approach end of the runway and continue to the terminal build ing located midfield. Phase II will continue from the
terminal building to the approach end of runway 14. The project will be broken down into sections within the phases based on
pavement conditions, demand and availability of funding from the Federal Av iation Administration.
Capital Cost: $9,650,000
Justification: The relocation of Taxiway A is necessary to increase the Airport’s ability to accommodate larger aircraft. This project
also will improve the serviceability of the Airport for larger aircraft wishing to use the airport.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 19+
PRIORITY 5 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcels 64-A-64
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire parcel 64 -A-64 on Bufflick Road. This parcel is critical
to airport development because of the close proximity within or near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $275,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia 15.2, the airport is required to o wn fee simple
property located within the primary surfaces. There are currently more than 120 based aircraft at the Winchester Regional Air port.
The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired
and vertical obstructions are minimized.
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Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 6 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64-A-60
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire Parcel 64-A-60 (Cooper, David) on Bufflick Road to
meet FAA design standards for Runway 14 Safety Area. This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity
within or near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $275,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia 15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple
property located within the Primary Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional Air port.
The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired
and vertical obstructions are minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 7 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64 A 59
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority p roposes to acquire Parcel 64-A-59 (Kyle) on Bufflick Road to meet FAA
design standards for Runway 14 Safety Area. This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity within or
near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $300,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia 15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple
property located within the Primary Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional Airport.
The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased safety on the airport once the parcels are acq uired
and vertical obstructions are minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
PRIORITY 8 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64-A-52
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire Parcel 64 -A-52 (Lee) on Bufflick Road to meet FAA
design standards for Runway 14 Safety Area. This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity within or
near the airport primary surfaces.
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Capital Cost: $300,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia 15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple
property located within the Primary Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional Air port.
The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increa sed safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired
and vertical obstructions are minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
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County Administration Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Clearbrook Convenience Site Relocation
Description: The current two-acre facility is situated on quarry land and is the beneficiary of a no-cost lease which ended
December 31, 2015. The owner, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, has asked that the County vacate its property by the end of 2017. The
original lease agreement was negotiated between the County and the previous quarry owner, O-N Minerals Co., which planned to
long wall mine below the surface. Due to Carmeuse’s intention to use an open pit approach during its expansion, the convenien ce
site will be forced to relocate to another parcel in the Clear Brook/Stephenson community. In order to provide uninterrupted
service to the citizens of this area, it is imperative that land acquisition, design and construction begin immediately.
Capital Cost: $540,650
Justification: Planned quarry expansion will mandate that the current facility be relocated, preferably on County-owned land in the
Clear Brook/Stephenson community. For residents in this area, the next closest convenience site is located on Indian Hollow Road in
Albin, a distance of seven miles. The Albin location is already the County’s most heavily used facility at an average of 16,270 vehicles
trips each month. Logistically, the Albin facility cannot accommodate as many as 500 additional vehicles traveling from the Clear
Brook community to deposit refuse and recycling. Although the landfill is an option and has sufficient capacity, it is locat ed 13 miles
away from the current Clear Brook facility.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 17
PRIORITY 2 - Albin Convenience Site Relocation
Description: The relocation of the Albin citizens’ convenience site to property located within the Sunnyside/Albin community is
projected for FY 18/19. A fenced two-acre site is proposed between North Frederick Pike and Indian Hollow Road on County-owned
property in close proximity to the existing site, ideally on a portion of the former FCPS transportation facility. The projec t will require
several months to complete including fencing, earthwork, retaining walls, electric, equipment, lighting, paving and landscaping.
Capital Cost: $570,650
Justification: During August of 2016, 16,270 vehicles visited the Albin facility, making it the single most utilized solid waste facility
outside of the landfill. Usage continues to rise each year as the site serves a geographic area extending from Sunnyside to Cedar
Creek Grade westward to Gainesboro. It is easily accessible from Route 37 and North Frederick Pike.
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The total number of vehicles using the facility, an average of 651 p er day, represents an eight percent increase over 2016. On Fridays
and weekends, this number can exceed 800 vehicles. As trash disposal and the resulting traffic continue to increase, the pres ent
infrastructure will be unable to safely serve the public. During holidays, the site requires two attendants in order to efficiently move
traffic. However, lines still back out onto Indian Hollow Road during holidays and some weekends, creating a hazard noted sev eral
times by the Sheriff’s Office.
For residents living between Cedar Creek Grade and Apple Pie Ridge Road, curbside pickup is costly, prompting heavy utilization of
the convenience site which attracts a mix of users from the suburbs and rural community. A number of users are those from the
more western end disposing of their trash when traveling into Winchester. Avid recyclers from Westminster -Canterbury,
Shenandoah University, Shenandoah’s Pharmacy School and SU students living in nearby townhomes also frequent the facility.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 18/19
PRIORITY 3 - Gore Refuse Site Relocation/Expansion
Description: The project will expand refuse capacity in the Gore community by installing a surplus trash compactor. Installation of
a compactor at Gore will drive down collection costs at the site where trash is now collected in 10 8 -yard boxes. In order to
accomplish this, and account for improved traffic flow and the construction of compactor and recycling staging areas, the sit e will be
expanded onto an adjoining parcel owned by the County.
Capital Cost: $388,105
Justification: A total of 3,140 vehicles utilized the facility during the month of August 2016. On a typical Saturday, usage peaks at
156 vehicles. The project will pay for itself in lower refuse collection costs through compaction of solid waste before transport. Also,
with a compactor in place, refuse will be contained in an enclosed receiver can, reducing blowing litter and odor and vectors , all of
which can be a problem when using open coll ection cans. The project will also provide much-needed capacity during heavy flow
times such as weekends and holidays. All 10 containers now fill to capacity during Saturdays and Sundays. Numerous times, the site
has closed early on Sundays when capacity is reached. A 40-yard roll-off container is used during holidays to contain excess trash
and pulled multiple times, another additional expense. An upgraded site will meet the current and future solid waste needs of the
Gore community.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 19/20
PRIORITY 4 - General Government Capital Expenditures
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Description: This project consists of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the benefit of General Governmental Capital
Expenditures. It is the intention of this capital expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for
governmental agencies and to allow for improvements to general governmental facilities. Such expenditures may be less than th e
established $100,000 departmental threshold. It was determined that the inclusion of such a project would be beneficial in ensuring
that this significant capital expense is identified in the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is for the benefit of
the County Governmental Entities participating in the CIP but does not include individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
Justification: The inclusion of this capital expenditure fund for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for governm ental
agencies and to allow for improvements to general governmental facilities will enable the County to meet the requirements of the
Code of Virginia with regards to the collection and disbursement of cash proffers accepted on behalf of the governmental entities.
Construction Schedule: N/A
PRIORITY 5 - County/School Board Administration Building
Description: This project consists of a County/School Board Administration Building, to be located generally in the County’s Urban
Development Area. The Joint Administrative Office Complex project is for a new 150,000 square foot office building shared with the
County Schools Administration. The Schools’ portion would be 50,000 square feet.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to general governmental facilities and services for the
benefit of the residents of Frederick County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and governmen t
services in an accessible location.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 6 - Joint Judicial Center New Facility
Description: This new project consists of a new future Joint Judicial Center Facility to be located generally in the City of Winchester
or in the County’s Urban Development Area.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to general governmental facilities and services for the
benefit of the residents of Frederick County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting s pace, and government
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services in an accessible location. The need for this project has been established through ongoing communication with the court
system and the City of Winchester.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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Fire & Rescue Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1
Fire & Rescue Station #22 / Annex Facilities (Route 277)
Description: Construct a two bay Fire and Rescue Station with satellite Sheriff’s office and the potential for office and meeting
room space for the County and community. The station will be located in the area of Fairfax Pike, White Oak Road, and Tasker Road
to provide service for the heavy growth area east of Stephens City. An approximate three -acre site will be needed to accommodate
this facility. The fire station will be approximately a 10,000 sq ft facility to house an engine and ambulance. Those who would occupy
the facility will determine the size of the satellite office and meeting room space. This facility is specifically identified in the Route
277 Triangle and Urban Center Land Use Plan approved in 2008.
Capital Cost: $3,400,000
Justification: This development is scheduled to be an active adult resort gated community with age restrictions on 80% of the
homes above 55 and the other 20% above 45. The developer‘s master plan will allow for 2,130 individual dwelling units using a mix
of housing types.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 16-17
PRIORITY 2
Fire & Rescue Station #22 / Apparatus (Route 277)
Description: Purchase one (1) custom pumper equipped and one (1) custom Type I Advanced Life Support (A.L.S.) capable
ambulance equipped to be assigned to Fire and Rescue Station 22.
Capital Cost: $905,000
Justification: This fire and rescue apparatus will be assigned to Fire and Rescue Station 22 located on Fairfax Pike East in the
Stephens City area of Frederick County. The pumper will be built to N.F.P.A. 1901 specifications and equipped with all of th e
required and necessary equipment to function as a Class A Pumper. The ambulance will be built to the Federal KKK -A-1822E
specifications and equipped with all of the required and necessary equipment to function as an Advanced Life Support ambulance.
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This fire and rescue apparatus is needed due to the fact that the Fire and Rescue Department currently owns one (1) pumper an d
one (1) ladder truck that are twenty (20) plus years of age and already assigned to other functions. The currently owned fire and
rescue apparatus would not endure the demands placed on it while being assigned to a high call volume.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 16-17
PRIORITY 3
Fire & Rescue Station #23 / New Facility (Crosspointe)
Description: This project consists of a 10,000 square foot fire station to accommodate 4 pieces of emergency equipment, and to
house living and sleeping areas for staff. This project also has the potential for office and meeting room space for the County and
community with an additional 2,000 square feet of building area. A two and ½ acre parcel should be sufficient for building, p arking
and amenities for approximately 20 to 30 persons. The project is located at Crosspointe Center at the end of current R oute 37 South,
an area of proposed high density residential development, and commercial development.
Capital Cost: $3,700,000
Justification: The proposed location at the South end of Route 37 provides for quick and easy access to Interstate 81 North and
South at the 310 Exit. Access and response on Route 37 will be greatly enhanced from Interstate 81 to Route 50 West in the
Northbound Lane. Currently Stephens City and Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies serve the area. This location also
provides easy access to Route 11 and the Kernstown area along with access to Middle Road and Subdivisions of Brookneil,
Stonebrook, and Jacksons Woods. These subdivisions have large single family homes in an area of Frederick County outside of the
UDA. Water supplies are scarce in these areas and a rapid response from this proposed facility will likely reduce property da mage
from fire and response times for Medical Emergencies. Major collector roads such as Tasker Road and Warrior Drive along with the
proposed extension of Route 37 and new roadways in the development will provide quick access to additional homes and businesses
in areas including Front Royal Pike, Papermill Road. These roadway construction efforts will provide for an increased level of quality
emergency service to the citizens in this entire area.
Construction Schedule: To be determined.
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PRIORITY 4
Fire & Rescue Regional Training Center
Description: Construct a Regional Public Safety Training Center potentially consisting of an administrative building, multi-story
burn building, multi-story training tower, vehicle driving range, shooting range, and numerous other training props. This project will
incorporate emergency medical services, fire, hazardous materials, rescue, law enforcement, industrial, and educational institutions
located in Clarke County, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Winchester City, State Agencies, Federal Agenci es,
and potentially jurisdictions within the State of West Virginia.
Capital Cost: $31,175,000
Justification: This project will facilitate realistic training in today’s modern environment for emergency services and industrial
personnel located throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley and expanding into the State of West Virginia. This project will
reinforce existing training programs in those respective agencies and jurisdictions as well as facilitate training that is cu rrently not
available within the Northern Shenandoah Valley which causes students and instructors to travel into the Washington Metropolitan
region. The number of potential personnel being trained at this Training Center is potentially in the thousands based upon t raining
statistics provided in July 2007 by the participating agencies.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 20-21
Fire & Rescue Company Capital Project Requests
Capital Equipment Fire & Rescue – Vehicles & Equipment
Description: This new project consists of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the benefit of Fire and Rescue Services.
It is the intention of this capital expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing additional and replacement capital e quipment
fire and rescue vehicles and equipment. It was determined that the inclusion of such a project would be beneficial in ensuring that
this significant capital expense is identified in the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is primarily for the
benefit of the individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
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Justification: The inclusion of this capital expenditure fund for the purpose of purchasing additional and replacement capital
equipment fire and rescue vehicles and equipment will enable the County to meet the r equirements of the Code of Virginia with
regards to the collection and disbursement of cash proffers accepted on behalf of the fire and rescue companies.
Construction Schedule: N/A
Individual Fire & Rescue Company Capital and Capital Equipment Requests.
The individual Fire and Rescue Companies requests have been added to the CIP. The individual Fire and Rescue Companies have
identified their own capital requests which have been recognized in the CIP by way of a total project category. The projects are in no
particular order.
(This information may be found on the County’s website www.fcva.us/planning)