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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08 PC Staff Report CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #11-08 DIANA AND ANDREW HIRSHFELD Staff Report for the Planning Commission Prepared: September 12, 2008 Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on this request. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 10/01/08 Pending Board of Supervisors: 10/22/08 Pending LOCATION: The properties are located off of Route 602 on Paddy’s Run Road. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 80-1-9 and 80-1-10 PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned: RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District Land Use: Vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: North: RA (Rural Areas) Land Use: Residential South: RA (Rural Areas) Land Use: Vacant East: RA (Rural Areas) Land Use: Vacant West: RA (Rural Areas) Land Use: Vacant PROPOSED USE: This application is for a Campground. . REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Department of Transportation: The application for a Conditional Use Permit for this property appears to have a measurable impact on Route 602, the VDOT facility which would provide access to the property. Prior to operation of the business, a commercial entrance must be constructed to our standards to allow for safe egress and ingress of the property. Any work performed on the State’s right-of-way must be covered under a land use permit. The permit is CUP #11-08, Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld September 12, 2008 Page 2 issued by this office and requires an inspection fee and surety bond coverage. Fire and Rescue: Plan approval recommended. Inspections Department: Structures shall comply with The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and section 310, use group R (Residential) and use group S (Storage) of The International Building Code/2006. Other code that applies is ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessible and Usable buildings and Facilities. HC parking spaces shall be provided and slopes shall not be greater than 1” in 48” across the area and indicate the accessible route from the spaces to the structure including landings at the doors. All required egress doors shall connect to an accessible route or an area of exterior rescue per the IBC. Winchester Regional Airport: No comment. Sanitation Authority: We do not serve this area. Winchester-Frederick County Health Department: Please see attached letter dated July 18, 2008 from Virginia Department of Health and response letter dated July 20, 2008 from Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld. The Health Department has no other comments at this time and will anticipate an application and plan review for the campground in the near future. Preliminary Site Plan and Sewage Disposal Narrative: Please see attached narrative dated May 27, 2008, prepared by Racey Engineering, PLLC Virginia Dept. of Health: Please see attached letter dated August 7, 2008. Planning and Zoning: Campgrounds are permitted in the RA (Rural Areas) zoning district with an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The zoning ordinance requires campgrounds to be subjected to additional performance standards that include: acreage, density, and setbacks. This proposed campground will be on two (2) parcels containing 22-/+ acres, to be built in two (2) phases. Phase 1 of this campground will contain the primary recreation and dining building that will sleep a maximum of thirty (30) people. This phase will also include the septic system, well, soccer pitch, basketball court, possibly a swimming pool, and parking area. Phase 2 of this proposed campground will include three (3) cabins with a capacity of twelve (12) people per cabin. The recreation and dining hall will not be used by campers to sleep in; and a main office will be built. An engineered site plan will be required for this use and shall be approved by Frederick County, with all improvements completed prior to operation of this use. This site plan will ensure that all of the requirements of this CUP and the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance are met. CUP #11-08, Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld September 12, 2008 Page 3 STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 10/01/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Should the Planning Commission find this use appropriate, Staff would recommend the following conditions: 1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times. 2. An engineered site plan showing all improvements, shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County prior to operation of this use. 3. One (1) non-illuminated monument business sign shall be allowed on the property; sign shall be limited to twenty-five (25) square feet in area. The sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. 4. All athletic and event facilities are for campers use only. 5. Campground limited to forty (40) people at any one time. 6. Any expansion or modification of this use shall require approval of a new Conditional Use Permit. Following the requisite public hearing, it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to offer a recommendation concerning this application to the Board of Supervisors.