HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-04 PC Staff ReportCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #23-04
CANDY HILL CAMPGROUND
Staff Report for the Planning Commission Public Hearing
Prepared: October 6, 2004
Staff Contact: David M. Beniamino, Planner I
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: 10/20/04 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 11/10/04 Pending
LOCATION: Route 50 West, one block west of Route 37, on Ward Avenue (Route 1317).
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek
PROPERTY ID NUMBER(s): 53-A-86A and 53-A-86B
PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned: (RA) Rural Area District
Land Use: Campground
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: (RA) Rural Areas
Land Use: Residential, Golf Course,
Livestock Exchange
PROPOSED USE: Expansion of an existing Conditional Use Permit.
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Virginia Dept. of Transportation: The application for a conditional use permit for this
property appears to have little measurable impact on Route 1317, the VDOT facility which
would provide access to the property. Existing entrance is adequate for proposed use.
However, should use ever expand in the future, the entrance may have to be upgraded to
VDOT commercial standards.
CUP #23-04, Candy Hill Campground
October 6, 2004
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Fire Marshall: Additional plans required for kitchen set-up. Plan approval recommended.
Inspections Department: Building shall comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code and Sections 303, group A (Assembly) of the International Building
Code/2000. Other code that applies is CABO A117.1-98 Accessible and Usable Buildings
and Facilities. Structural plans submitted for permit application for the assembly area shall
be sealed by a Virginia Licensed Design Professional. The catering kitchen can be classified
as use group F (Factory) in the IBC. Please note the requirements in the International
Plumbing Code for a grease interceptor on the kitchen waste.
Please note the requirements in Chapter 17 of BOCA for special inspection requirements on
the type of structure. (Soils, concrete, etc.)
All required egress from the new structure shall be HC Accessible to min. exterior landing.
Building addition shall be on accessible route. HC parking shall not exceed 2% across the
unloading area and min. 8’ with 8’ stripped Van Accessible space required. Please confirm
max. 5% slope on accessible route from parking to building. Not shown on plan at this time.
Health Department: The Health Department has no objection to the proposed additions to
Candy Hill Campground.
Planning and Zoning: This application is for a pavilion expansion inside a campground
with a pre-existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP #21-79). A campground is an allowed use
in the RA (Rural Area) Zoning District with an approved Conditional Use Permit.
The pavilion expansion totals 1480 square foot (37 x 40) and will include two handicap
accessible restrooms, one handicap accessible shower room, a kitchen and cooking
equipment for the purpose of catering meals or events associated with the camping guests,
and extra pavilion open space. No additional changes will be made involving the number of
guests allowed under the original Conditional Use Permit. No new campground pad sites will
be added as a part of this Conditional Use Permit.
CUP #23-04, Candy Hill Campground
October 6, 2004
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Staff Conclusions for the 10-20-04 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. Pavilion shall be used only in conjunction with campground activities and by
campground guests.
3. No offsite catering will be allowed in conjunction with this Conditional Use Permit.
4. A minor site plan will be submitted to show proposed improvements and conform to
agency comments, and shall be approved by the County prior to any construction activity.
5. All conditions of Conditional Use Permit #21-79 shall continue to remain in effect.
Please see attached conditions.
6. Any further expansion will require 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.