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February 22, 2002
Mr. Eric Lawrence
Frederick County Planning Department
107 North Kent St.
Winchester, VA 22601-5000
Re: The Mountain Leadership School at Middletown
Conditional Use Permit # 16-01
Dear Eric:
Please be advised that The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc. wishes to keep open its application
for Conditional Use Permit # 16-01 for The Mountain Leadership School at Middletown. As we discussed
by telephone today we are proceeding in the following manner:
I) We are updating our land use and building plans
2) We are developing a list and descriptions of the type of leadership programs we plan to offer
3) We are defining our constituent market including the number of participants we anticipate in an
average year
4) Once we have completed the above, we will be available to meet with residents in the immediate
vicinity of the subject property, to share with them our plans, listen to their concerns and respond as
appropriate. We anticipate these meetings to be held sometime before the middle of April.
5) Once we have met with the residents and completed our final plan we will be asking for the required
public hearing on our CUP application. We anticipate requesting such before September 1, 2002.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call me on 828-526-5838, EXT. 218.
We are looking forward to continuing this process and to ultimately becoming an active member of the
community. We appreciate your assistance in this process.
Tom Warth
President/CEO
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301 Chapel Lane
(Road No. 627)
Hites Chapel United Methodist Churcmi
150 Chapel Lane, Middletown, Virginia
Mailing Address: 5275 Middle Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Land Use Resolution
Whereas, the Mountain Leadership Center of North Carolina has proposed construction
of a school on 43 acres along the banks of Cedar Creek near our church; and
Whereas, the rural character of our community, with its farms, orchards, single-family
homes and small churches would be forever changed by the insertion of this school into
its proposed remote location; and
Whereas, a high influx of traffic on our rural roads will endanger car and school bus
drivers and passengers, as well as pedestrians and animals; and
Whereas, the proposed school will threaten the fragile and precious environment in and
along Cedar Creek with large septic drain fields, bright campus -type lighting, and
increased automobile and charter bus exhaust filmes; and
Whereas, future farm and home water needs may be compromised by the large projected
demand for the school,
Therefore, the Administrative Council of Hites Chapel United Methodist Church,
meeting on October 30, 2001, respectfully calls upon all Frederick County elected and
appointed officials to turn down the request for any and all changes to current zoning
regulations pertaining to land along Chapel Lane by the Mountain Leadership Center.
Lydia Marshall, Chairperson Bill Lineburg Rev. Robert C. Blinn
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TRANSMITTAL
Name:
Richard Rothman
Fax:
706-398-4005
From:
Eric Lawrence
Date:
May 16, 2002
Subject:
Mountain Retreat CUP
Pages:
2
Comments:
Ili Richard:
Attached is the Planning Commission schedule and submission deadlines. In order to schedule
your CUP application for a Planning Commission meeting, you will need to provide me with a
letter requesting placement on the agenda as well as any new information, buy the "CUP/RZ
CUT-OFF" date.
I would also note that this item should be presented to the Commission no later than September
4, 2002, and to the Board of Supervisors no later than September 25, 2002.
I hope you find this information to be useful. Thanks.
-Eric
Eric R. Lawrence, AICP, CZA
Interim Planning Director
Frederick County
Department of Planning and Development
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
540.665.5651 540.665.6395 fax
elawrenc@co.frederick.va.us
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TRANSMITTAL
Name:
Richard Rothman
Fax:
706-398-4005
From:
Eric Lawrence
Date:
September 25, 2001
Subject:
LDC
Pages:
3
Comments:
Hi Richard. Attached is: copy of Newspaper article; school definition. Regarding the purchase
of a Zoning Ordinance, please submit a check for $27.00, made payable to Frederick County
Treasurer. Once the check is received, we will mail the Ordinance to you.
Please contact me with any questions.
-Eric
Eric R. Lawrence, AICP, CZA
Deputy Planning Director
Frederick County
Department of Planning and Development
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
540.665.5651 540.665.6395 fax
elawrenc@co.frederick.va.us
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Winchester
Saturday, September 22, 2001
Controversy surrounds church retreat plan
Some fear campus will host homosexual
events held at another of the group's facilities
By Kevin Killen
A nonprofit organization looking
to build a facility outside Middle-
town, which would focus on educa-
tion and leadership, is coming
under fire because of some contro-
versial groups that have attended
retreats at another of its facilities.
The Mountain Leadership
Schools, a proposed three -building
campus affiliated with the Unitari-
an Church, would be built on a 45-
Qacre plot near Chapel Lane and
k Road, which is close to
Cedar Creek, according to Moun-
Groups
create
economic
alliance
Approval of memo
joins IDA, EDC in
business development
By Craig J. Heimbuch
The Winchester Industrial Devel-
opment Authority earlier this week
approved a memorandum of under-
standing with the Winchester -Fred -
tain Retreat and Learning Centers'
President Tom Warth, who outlined
the planned facility for the Freder-
ick County Board of Supervisors
and Planning Commission on Fri-
day.
The purpose of the campus, which
includes three 15,000 -square -foot
buildings and is estimated to cost
between $5 million and $8 million,
would be to "embrace the diversity
of life to create an environment to
energize people to work for positive
change," Werth said.
Under the plan, the campus —
which would consist of an academic
building, a 16 -room guest lodge and
a faculty lodge — would focus on
educating youthe and adults about
leadership and how to better pro.
mote ethical behavior and human
interaction through various pro-
grams.
It is the latter that has many in
the area concerned.
Theproject, albeit in its early
stages, has already come under fire
from local neighbors because of
past retreats that included lesbians
and gay men.
Back Creek District Supervisor
Margaret B. Douglas said she has
already been phoned by residents
who have accessed the group's Web
site.
This is not the place for this," she
said some of the residents have
stated.
"These people are mad, and will
fight you on it," she said.
Warth said that although some of
those programs are held at a North
Carolina facility, the Middletown
campus would not hold retreats
involving homosexuals.
"We are not in the retreat busi-
ness, we just want to build a facili-
ty which brings all walks of life
together for leadership and educa-
tion," he said.
Gainesboro District Supervisor
Sidney Reyes agreed with Douglas,
saying, "until I hear more about
what it is you want to do here in a
public hearing setting, I can't sup-
port this."
Besides the retreat issue, other
planning problems has were addressed.
The group proposed to cut
down on water and waste by
installing a compost toilet, which
works similarly to those at camp-
grounds.
Mark Smith, an engineer with
Greenway Engineering, said that
may not be approved by the Vir-
ginia Department of Health.
With a conditional -use permit, for
which the group has applied, if any
violations are seen, the county has
the right to cancel the permit,
according to Deputy Director of
Planning Eric Lawrence.
"It wouldn't really be feasible to
spend this kind of money,go
through all the proper channels,
and then have a violation shut you
down," he said.
Planning Commission member
Robert Morris said he "likes" the
idea of a campus, but Werth will
"have to figure out how to address
these issues before moving on."
Smith suggested Warth "take at
least a year, and hold educational
meetings in the community so that
people really know what you are
about"
Commission member Gregory
Unger told Warth, "you have to
have support of the neighbors with
this project. Without them, it's
going to be tough."
Also, the project may have some
Comprehensive Plan issues, which
could cause strife for the appli-
cants, Lawrence said.
Warth is scheduled to appear
before the commission Oct. 3, at
which time the conditional -use per-
mit will be on the agenda, he said.
Waith said later that he "appreci-
ated" the feedback.
Woman to serve
three months for
sex with minor
By Kevin Killen
Commonwealth's Attorney Glenn
Williamson said that at the time
A White Post woman was sen-
of offense, the minor had stayed
at Loomis' house overnight on
tenced Monday in Frederick
County Circuit Court to three
more than one occasion, with the
months in jail for having sexual
offenses taking place in the
relations with a minor child.
Dawn Marie Loomis, 25, of
morning.
Public Defender William
2044-39 Fairfax Pike, faced two
Crane, Loomis' attorney, told the
court that his client was not
counts of carnal knowledge with
a male child 13 to 15 years of
totally at fault because the child
age, and was originally sen-
had been accused of other rela-
tionships with other females in
tenced to serve six years.
the area.
However, Judge John R. Pross-
er said since the case lied some
"This wasn't a regular child, it
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§ 165-145 ZONING
§ 165-145
A. TYPE A — A mill located on a single parcel of land used for the
sawing or processing of standing trees or their wood or timber,
harvested only from that parcel or only from parcels immediately
contiguous thereto.
B. TYPE B — A mill for sawing or processing of standing trees or
their wood or timber.
SCENIC AREA— An open area, the natural features of which are
visually significant or geologically or botanically unique. [Added
4-9-19971
SCHOOL [Amended 10-27-19991:
A. Without residential component: any building used for organized
education or instruction in any branch of knowledge. This school
does not contain rooms where overnight lodging and meals are
provided to students.
B. With residential component: any building used for organized
education or instruction in any branch of knowledge. This school
does contain rooms where overnight lodging and meals are
provided to students. .
SEARCH AREA— A geographic area in which a commercial
telecommunication facility site may be located that would satisfactorily
cover a targeted area and/or hand-off with its neighboring sites.
[Added 4-9-19971
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY— A structure containing separate
storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented as individual leases
for the purpose of storing personal property and household goods.
SEMITRAILER — Every vehicle of the trailer type so designed and
used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own
weight and that of its own load rests on or is carried by another
vehicle. [Added 6-9-19931
SERVICE STATION— Any premises primarily used for supplying
gasoline, oil, tires, accessories and services for automobiles at retail
directly to the motorist or consumer. Repair uses are accessory to the
other retail services provided.
SETBACK — The required distance between a building or structure
and a lot line.
16681 9-1-2000
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TRANSMITTAL
Name:
Rob Kinsley
Fax:
540.459.6193
From:
Eric Lawrence
Date:
September 17, 2001
Subject:
CUP Application
Pages:
9
Comments:
Hi Rob.
Attached is the CUP application we discussed. Additional information may be obtained from
Saturday's Winchester Star Q haven't read the article yet, but understand it was a through report.)
Thanks for providing me with your comments regarding this project.
Please contact me with any questions.
-Eric
Eric R. Lawrence, AICP, CZA
Deputy Planning Director
Frederick County
Department of Planning and Development
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
540.665.5651 540.665.6395 fax
elawrenc@co.frederick.va.us
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By STAR TRAYLOR
The Winchester Star
Her sight may be failing, but Dolores Sekel is thank-
ful she still has the ability to paint.
Her art is no small feat as macular degeneration has
made her legally blind and rheumatoid arthritis has
crippled her hands.
Sekel's art work is on display in the atrium of Lord
Fairfax Community College through the month of
September.
The German-born artist has been painting for 15
years, She took up art when arthritis put a stop to
playing piano and golf.
"When I paint, I don't feel the pain," she said.
Sekel moved to the United States from Hamelin,
Germany, in 1954 with her husband, George, a diplo-
mat. They live in Strasburg and have a winter home in
Florida.
She uses watercolors, oils, charcoal, and pastels in
See Art Page B3
"The Song of the Gypsy" is one of
Dolores Sekel's works on view at
Lord Fairfax Community College.
its budget that would allow it
to cover operating costs without
having to resort to short-term
borrowing before the twice -a -
year tax collections come due.
The fund balance should al-
so provide money for a "rainy
day designation," Judge said.
"This is kind of '.for the un-
knowns," he said.
Committee member John
Staelin said he didn't think the
policy's proposed 1 percent of
the original budgeted expendi-
tures would be enough for the
rainy day fund.
Michael Hobert, the other
committee member, asked why
the county needed a rainy day
fund when it has never had one
before.
Staelin said the goal is to
estimate revenues as close to
the correct amount as possible.
jects. For larger projects, he
said debt issuance will be con-
sidered when subsidized finan-
cial terms are available.
® The county shouldn't fund
current operations from the
proceeds of borrowed funds.
To help the county mini-
mize debt, it may use alterna-
tive funding sources, such as
the Virginia Public School Au-
thority and the Virginia Re-
sources Authority.
0 A full disclosure policy re-
garding every annual financial
report and financial official
statement or offering docu-
ment.
The committee hopes to
have the fiscal policy ham-
mered out by December.
Committee members present
in the Board of Supervisors
meeting room were Hobert and
Staelin.
L�aders4 iD �choal Tanis to Aid the ��1nn����ty
By TIM ALLEN
The Winchester Star
A potential leadership training school
wants to be a part of the Frederick
County community, especially in light of
Tuesday's tragic events at the Pen-
tagon.
"I wish we were already up there so
we could be more involved in helping,"
said Shelley Jackson Denham, director
of Milestone Learning Center in High-
lands, N.C. Denham is leading the effort
to open a branch of the leadership cen-
ter near Middletown on Cedar Creek.
Denham said the plans call for a
youth and young -adult center, which
will look at issues of justice and lead-
ership in hopes of building a better
America.
She said assistance in times of crisis
would provide a great opportunity to
show the public what the Mountain
Leadership School is all about.
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From Star Staff Reports
Winchester police are inves-
tigating two bomb threats that
occurred Thursday night.
Lt. Leonard "Lenny" Millhol-
land said a male caller used a
Paper Mill Road pay phone at
5:36 p.m. to call a store to say
"All stores in Winchester will
be blown up (Friday)."
"Anytime you get a call on
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quires a fire department to respond.99
— Lt. Lenny Millholland
the court system will not toler-
ate such threats after America's
worst attack in 60 years.
The other bomb threat was
similar and called in around
the same time period , Millhol-
land said.
Millholland said. "Anytime you
get a bomb threat, it requires a
fire department to respond and
the business has to be
searched."
Anyone with information
The proposed location of the center is
on 43 acres on Chapel Lane, which
branches off Minebank Road.
The center would have an academic
building housing classrooms, office
space, and community rooms; a guest
See School Page B3
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The Frederick County
Sheriffs Department is in-
vestigating the shooting of a
teen-ager Friday night in
the Heritage Hills subdivi-
sion.
Initial reports are that a
14 -year-old male suffered
gun shot wounds at a house
on Haven Terrace off Sense-
71- '
leged shooting, a Greenwood
ambulance speed away, after
someone was carried out on
a stretcher.
Neighbors said they
heard shots around 10:15
p.m., after some arguing.
The Frederick County
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lodge for as many as 68 resi-
dential students; and a faculty
lodge with eight small apart-
ments.
The proposal requires a con-
ditional use permit from Fred-
erick County because of the
residential housing component
in a Rural Areas (RA) zone.
The plan came before the
Historic Resources Advisory
Board in August because of
some concern about three his-
toric structures on or near the
property.
"We are invested in that his-
tory. We want to take good care
of the historic value and open
that part up to the public,"
Denham said.
The HRAB stipulated in its
.recommendation to the Plan-
ning Commission that the
Mountain Leadership School
maintain the historic integrity
of a log cabin on the property
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her artwork, which is moder-
ately priced. She only does orig-
inals and she's hoping she'll
sell some, but not so much for
the money.
"I hope people will buy them
so I can paint some more. Oth-
erwise, I'd have all them sitting
at home," she said,
Her paintings are displayed
at LFCC every September,
She said she does not have a
favorite subject.
"What I paint, right at that
moment, I love," she said.
She specializes in florals and
landscapes. She no longer does
portraits because of her vision
impairment.
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and submit a preliminary ar-
chitectural assessment for the
entire historic area.
Eric R. Lawrence, deputy
planning director, and Maral
Kalbian, an architectural histo-
rian, said the learning center
should have minimal impact on
the historic property in the
area.
However, Kalbian said the
center should preserve the his-
toric structures on site because
the area could have significant
value as a historic district.
The Planning Commission
should consider the conditional
use permit Oct, 3.
Although the school is affil-
iated with the Unitarian Uni-
versalist Association, Denham
said it teaches a secular mes-
sage.
"We want a very focused
arena for training to illustrate
how people can live together
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H o w e fit
and embrace each other's di-
verse values," Denham said.
She said the center will seek
businesses, churches, and
schools to participate in its pro-
grams.
Denham said the Mountain
Retreat and Learning Centers
Inc,, the parent company for
the leadership center, was look-
ing to expand nearer Washing-
ton, D.C.
"Because the heart of our
government is in Washington,
we wanted to provide an av-
enue for leadership in the area
of American justice and civili-
ty," she said,
Denham said the land was
donated for the school by a
property owner, who did not
want to be named,
She said the beauty of the
land and the environmental
quality would also be pre-
served.
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She recently won several "I'm crazy, I really am. I al -
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called girls foul names, he
said.
Negotiating and keeping
open channels of communica-
tion with members of the 'Board
of Supervisors will be critical to
the School Board's continuing
success, he said.
"I remember about 10 years
ago, it was a battle with every
budget," he said. "You can't tell
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ing is going to have a problem
for the schools, we have to be
able to say to the planning de-
partment and the Board of Su-
pervisors `this is what it's going
to do,"' she said.
Besides growth, Straub's
platform also includes a pledge
to increase teacher salaries to
be more competitive with area
school systems.
She is also concerned that
the Frederick County Public
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$250 includes
room/board/program fee
• Understand work as spiritual service—particularly spiritual practice, gifts and
purpose
• Examine de -limiting beliefs and personal or work place challenges to spiritual growth
• Celebrate and affirm your commitment to integrating spirituality in your daily life
• Receive a companion manual to oro book
For this retreat:
• Bring an object important to your spiritual journey that you will give away
• Read he Pa `ri for ' ; t.. r,„s ; and review some of the exercises
• Bring favorite quotes, readings and meditations that have inspired your journey
Linda Ferguson, Ph.D. — President of New Paradigm Consulting, Linda is
author of i I1� '� '� �b� �� „r, I,ce (to order from
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book store, use ISBN 155212498-3). She is an experienced workshop leader
and trainer, and is one of the co-founders for ' E `vJiPd Ir)sti Ute. Linda
is also a professor of management at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dawn Oparah, M.A. — Vice-president of Amadi Leadership Assoc., Inc., a
consulting firm that specializes in spiritual and community development. She
is a national trainer and speaker on a variety of human development topics.
Dawn also provides personal and group coaching on spiritual awakening. She
is also one of the co-founders for
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REGISTER by AUGUST 1 to assure lodge or cabin rooms—rooms assigned after
August 1 are on a first-come/first-served basis. If you're interested in participating in this
program, click here to r= i ;r, or e-mail F_.Mini 1 r. _i;, for more information.
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October 26 - 28, 2001 $145 for adults; $70 for
Thinking about having a church retreat but you just don't youth
have time to plan all the activities, recruit the workshop leaders and other volunteers? Let
The Mountain do the work for you!
Join UUs from around the region and hike in the fall colors, outdoor and indoor activities
and community. All you have to do is pull together a group from your church to come.
Discounts will be available for UU congregations that have not had a retreat at The
Mountain in the last three years.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to r: c is.xr or e-mail -i hc-
1n for more information.
November 2 - 4, 2001
This weekend of spirited fun, laughter, exploration, companionship at The Mountain is a
special time for gay men of all ages to be together in community. A unique time in the
splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a place where you will feel welcomed and
appreciated.
Weekend Activities:
• Workshops and Discussion Groups
• Hikes
• Visiting Highlands and local waterfalls
• Challenge Course
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to _ r:ai,tc , or e-mail
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The
December 20 - 23, 2001
Celebrate the Solstice at The Mountain. Each day will celebrate one of the four elements —
earth, air, fire and water with related crafts and a meditative evening vespers service.
Separate adult and children's crafts times will be spent making candles, nature journals.
Childcare will be provided during portions of the program while other portions will be
intergenerational.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to ._c;is;r, or e-mail The,
i14our!tain for more information.
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December 23 - 26, 2001
Every tradition and religion celebrates light in the dark winter months. Come to The
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Mountain for a celebration of Christmas, and celebrate light in the dark. Vespers will be
celebrated each evening with a special Christmas Eve candlelight service. Christmas day
will be spent caroling at a local nursing home, decorating the Dining Hall for the afternoon
feast and culminate with the traditional Mountain gift exchange (bring one gift to share).
Give yourself, your family and your friends a gift this holiday season and enjoy the simplicity
of Christmas at The Mountain. This program is intergenerational.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to F: j ,r, or e-mail Th:
I�tcu i<aii; for more information.
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December 28 - January 1, 2002
Celebrate New Years at The Mountain. More information to come soon.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to or e-mail "I'he
lVr-nunijin for more information.
January 25 - 27, 2002
You've heard about how much fun the youth have when they come to The Mountain for a
CON. Now it's your turn! Join The Mountain staff and guest workshop leaders for the first
ever Adult CONference. Morning and afternoon workshops will focus on spirituality,
creativity, nature and community. Enrich your life through fellowship and shared
experiences. Rejuvenate in the serene natural beauty of the Southern Appalachian
Mountains.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to _ ;tr, or e-mail i fie
PJIou i-9in for more information.
January 25 - 27, 2002
This retreat will provide opportunities of connecting intimately
with other men who love men in spirit, mind, body, and soul.
Come revive and renew your gay spirit.
For more information, contact Bruce Parrish at (404)
874-8258.
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February 1 - 3, 2002
In the spirit of Babette's Feast, feast yourself to a weekend of film history and a cooking
class. Learn just enough about film criticism to impress your friends! Watch and discuss
films of meaning and depth. Then spend the afternoon with the chef in cooking class
preparing a special dinner that your group will enjoy that evening. A wonderful way to
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spend a winter weekend at The Mountain.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to rt •:-;into , or e-mail The
Mountain ntain for more information.
April 19 - 21, 2002
Intimacy – Loyalty – Common Interests – Communication...
all the things that make up long-term partnerships and long-term friendships.
Join lesbian women of all ages for a weekend exploring "Staying Power." Enjoy spirited fun,
laughter, exploration, companionship and dancing at The Mountain during this special time
together in community. Revel in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains at a place where
you will feel welcomed and appreciated.
Our 9th annual event will feature Susan Johnson, Ph.D., author of Staying Power.,
Long -Term Lesbian Couples. Susan will lead programs examining relationships, with
insights on maintaining long-term relationships — whether between partners or friends.
Susan is a warm, safe, irreverent woman who speaks the truth with kindness and humor.
If you're interested in participating in this program, click here to ;: . i ; {:, or e-mail The
Mojntain for more information.
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The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers (MR&LCs) has been given a gift of 45 acres of
land near Middletown, Virginia by a member of the Unitarian Universalist congregation in
Fairfax, Virginia. MR&LCs plans to develop the site as a second campus that would serve
as the headquarters for Milestone Learning Center (MLC) and the Learning Center for
Leadership (LCL). At their meeting in November 2000, members of MR&LCs Board of
Trustees approved the undertaking of a feasibility study by staff to consider all aspects of
developing the Virginia Campus, and Trustees have been continuously updated and
enrolled in the progress of the study. Trustees and staff believe that the addition of the
Virginia property will further The Mountain's mission, "to embrace the diversity of life,
creating an environment to energize people to work for positive change."
The property's location is key to pursuing the full potential of both Learning Centers as
they grow to serve a continental audience. Some of the benefits of developing what is
currently being called "The Mountain Leadership Schools at Middletown":
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The Winchester -Frederick County community is within 500 miles of 50% of
the total population of the United States and it is a 10 -minute drive from two
major interstate highways. This increases the ease and speed with which
participants can travel to the Mountain Leadership Schools at Middletown
(versus getting to The Mountain on rural mountain roads). Because of
population diversity and density, significantly more potential participants are
within a 6 -hour driving radius from this site.
Proximity to the "heart of the nation" will allow MLC and LCL staff and
students to cultivate interest and engage in hands-on training experiences.
In addition, there are many organizations located in Washington, D.C., that
either currently are or may become allies and partners of MLC and LCL.
Geographic proximity increases opportunities for shared program, funding
and training endeavors.
Because of the philosophical approach to the overall use of the land at the
Virginia site (including building design and materials), the Middletown
campus will be a place where participants will experience first-hand the
issues of sustainable living. This will teach and promote ethical behavior
toward the environment.
With a professional theatre in Middletown and other arts centers within
reasonable distance, the Virginia Campus allows access to arts centers and
faculty while avoiding the financial and administrative investment in building
an Arts center -a savings of up to several million dollars.
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By relocating to Middletown, MLC and LCL would be close to the high tech
region of Northern Virginia, and thus be better able to implement distance
learning components into their trainings. This has thus far been unavailable
in the mountains of rural North Carolina.
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Until the offer of the Virginia property was given to MR&LCs, it was intended
that MLC, LCL and the Mountain Residential Community would all be
located at the base of the Mountain on the 12 -acre "cabbage patch" land
acquired in 1999. By moving MLC and LCL to Virginia, the "cabbage patch"
will have more space for the Residential Community and gardens.
The land is currently zoned for agricultural use. The Mountain has filed for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) for zoning purposes and will be engaged in all of the processes
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Use Permit (CUP)for zoning purposes and will baengaged inall nfthe pn' -;omoo
required toobtain such aConditional Use Permit. The was issued in local
papers at the time of the formal filing of the CUP. If approval is granted, it is expected that
the fundraising and site development will take place over the next 2 to 3 years.
Watch /�������1���_����and this website for further information aothis project
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Shenandoah County
Please provide the mailing addresses
ChapelLane for the properties located in Shenandoah County
adjacent to the subject site on Chapel Lane in
Frederick County. Thank you.
RICHARD R O T H M A N, F A I A, AIC P
LAND PLANNER
September 6, 2001
Mr. Eric R. Lawrence, AICP
Deputy Director
Department of Planning and Development
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Re: Conditional Use Permit Application
Dear Mr. Lawrence:
Please find enclosed the application of my client, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc.
(MR&LCs), for a Conditional Use Permit for development of The Mountain Leadership Schools
at Middletown.
Also enclosed is a check payable to the Treasurer of Frederick County for $125 covering both
the $75 application fee and the $50 refundable sign fee.
Please do not hesitate to contact the applicant, Mr. Tom Warth, President and CEO of MR&LCs,
at 828-526-8797 for further information.
Sincerely,
RICHARD ROTHMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD
Richard Rothman
CC." Mr. Tom Warth, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc.
Mr. Mark Smith, Greenway Engineering
SEP 0 7 2001
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1929 PLUM NELLY RD • RISING FAWN. GEORGIA • 30738
PHONE: 706-398-4000 • FAX: 706-398-4005
RMROTHMAN@CS.COM
CUP Application for The Mountain Leadership Schools at Middletown
Eric —
Please send copies of the Agenda for the public hearings to the following people
Richard Rothman
1929 Plum Nelly Rd
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Tom Warth
PO Box 1299
Highlands, NC 28741
Mark Smith
Greenway Engineering
151 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester V-A 22602
Thanks!
GREENWAY
151 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester, Virginia 22602
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September 4, 2001
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
2897 Martinsburg Pike
Stephenson, VA 22656
Re: Mountain Schools at Middletown
Dear Mr. Orndoff:
On behalf of our client, the Mountain Schools at Middletown, and in preparation for the Conditional Use
Permit that has been filed for the October 3, 2001 Frederick County Planning Commission meeting, an
informal presentation about this project and our client's history is being held at:
Greenway Engineering,
151 Windy Hill Lane, Winchester, Virginia
Conference room
Date: September 21, 2001
Time: 12-1:30PM.
A light snack will be provided
This informal information session is being presented to help the Planning Commission members and Board
of Supervisors be well informed about this Conditional Use Permit and our client's background history.
We are hopeful that many of you can attend this informational session about a new member of our
community.
Sincerely,
Greenway Engineerin
Mark D. Smith, P.E., S.
President
Cc: Eric Lawrence - Frederick County Department of Planning
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