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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-00 Comments (2)Chris Sytsma 3766 Apple Pie Ridge Rd Winchester, VA 22603 January 29, 2001 Frederick County Board of Supervisors Frederick County Office Building 107 N Kent Street Winchester, VA 22603 Ladies and Gentlemen: �Y 1Z 1-C (k `����; TL 1l\J I had the distinct pleasure of attending my first Board of Supervisors meeting this past week. It was truly an enlightening experience. I feel compelled to write you and share my impressions. I have been a resident in Frederick County for 19 years, always in this district. I have been a homeowner for 22 years. The behaviors I witnessed at this meeting concerned me very much as I have always had a negative impressions of politicians from the media and previous beef encounters. My opinions will be hard to change, but as adults and parents, I think we should see as our mission to pass on the very best of our values to our children. I think we have a prime opportunity any time we are asked to speak in a public forum. I think the public forum I witnessed this past week did not use that opportunity to our best advantage. There were high school students present, and I have heard from my own high school student erroneous information has been passed on concerning the Long Hill Bed and Breakfast. My own daughter was astounded when she found out I had spoken in favor of expanding the Long Hill CUP to included small meetings and wedding ceremonies, "...where alcohol would be served in abundance". Although I assured her, I would never speak out in favor of this type of plan, I was saddened to note that she had received this message from her peers at James Wood High School. I can only guess at its source. Mr. Chairman, to have allowed numerous attacks on your colleague without addressing that issue the first time it came up was disconcerting. I wonder had the personal attack been addressed to you, if the first instance would not have been the last. I also found your not allowing the owners of the Bed and Breakfast to make a closing statement, when they had requested that at the onset of their talk, was poor etiquette. If you had forgotten that you had not turned down that request, a gesture of humility by acknowledging that and allowing them to speak, would have set a wonderful example/precedent. a t I had the distinct pleasure of attending my first Board of Supervisors meeting this past week. It was truly an enlightening experience. I feel compelled to write you and share my impressions. I have been a resident in Frederick County for 19 years, always in this district. I have been a homeowner for 22 years. The behaviors I witnessed at this meeting concerned me very much as I have always had a negative impressions of politicians from the media and previous beef encounters. My opinions will be hard to change, but as adults and parents, I think we should see as our mission to pass on the very best of our values to our children. I think we have a prime opportunity any time we are asked to speak in a public forum. I think the public forum I witnessed this past week did not use that opportunity to our best advantage. There were high school students present, and I have heard from my own high school student erroneous information has been passed on concerning the Long Hill Bed and Breakfast. My own daughter was astounded when she found out I had spoken in favor of expanding the Long Hill CUP to included small meetings and wedding ceremonies, "...where alcohol would be served in abundance". Although I assured her, I would never speak out in favor of this type of plan, I was saddened to note that she had received this message from her peers at James Wood High School. I can only guess at its source. Mr. Chairman, to have allowed numerous attacks on your colleague without addressing that issue the first time it came up was disconcerting. I wonder had the personal attack been addressed to you, if the first instance would not have been the last. I also found your not allowing the owners of the Bed and Breakfast to make a closing statement, when they had requested that at the onset of their talk, was poor etiquette. If you had forgotten that you had not turned down that request, a gesture of humility by acknowledging that and allowing them to speak, would have set a wonderful example/precedent. • Page 2 January 29, 2001 I applaud the public forum and the opportunity for your county residents to voice their opinions. The general "rules of engagement" are very fair and I felt were well followed. As I personally and professionally know many of the speakers, I can only wonder that their perceptions can distort fact and fiction so glibly in this forum. Again, I am speaking for our impressionable youth, not me, a jaded older constituent. While I understand the sensitive nature of the Bed and Breakfast request affects the surrounding neighbors to a greater degree than someone "...who lives eight miles out...", I feel any resident of Frederick County should have their opinion carry equal credence. After all, my assumption is that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors' job is to make decisions for the good of the county, not the simple good of the most vocal locals. Lastly, I did not personally know the Kriz family. I stopped at their place one day this summer when saw the Bed and Breakfast sign. I happen to be a great fan of Bed and Breakfast routines; I am not a hotel hopper. I attend many meetings in my professional capacity and have found meetings at The Arboretum and Long Branch some of my most relaxing and valuable. How better to improve our minds and missions than in an area surrounded by nature! (Sony, but the Hampton and Wingate are missing that. Ah yes, but they do have modems). I was thrilled to see something like the non -hotels I mentioned located on my ridge. I had toured the facility and booked it for the weekend of the James Wood High School graduation; the location of the Bed and Breakfast ideal for having a beautiful and close place for my family to stay and watch my daughter graduate. Unfortunately, my home on the ridge cannot accommodate very many people comfortably, especially if we all need to shower within the same 6 hrs. Now, I am wondering if the neighbors of the Bed and Breakfast will treat them kindly. They are after all strangers, who happen to think I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and who have looked at homes here, but need different types of work. So, I wasn't a hired gun from way out there. I hope any one who saw this on TV or were at the meeting for a learning experience did learn something. I hoped they learned that the Golden Rule should be as prevalent as Roberts Rules of Order and your neighbors should be neighborly. Thank you, Sincerely, Chris Sytsma Supervisors May approve fed & Breakfast Expansion IMPORTANT UPDATE: A movement is underway to have the Frederick County Board of Supervisors overrule the Planning Commission and approve Long Hill Bed & Breakfast's request to expand into a hospitality business. If you don't contact each of the supervisors before January 24th, there is a strong chance that Conditional Use Permit 17-00 will be approved, despite the 6-2 vote by the Planning Commission to deny the request. _Please contact each supervisor immediately, and attend their meeting on January 24th at 7 p.m. in the County Office Building. Strategy Long Hill Bed & Breakfast is attempting to neutralize each of the arguments presented at the public hearing before the Planning Commission. Written documents may be presented to the Supervisors, indicating that alcohol will not be served and that the Conditional Use Permit(s) may not transfer if the property is sold. These were two key points of concern presented at the Planning Commission Hearing on January 3rd. The main points that the owners of Long Hill B&B fail to recognize are: a.) Many area residents did not oppose the original B&B request, even though they didn't like the idea. Had they known the request to expand into the hospitality business would be forthcoming, they would have opposed the B&B initially. b.) The vast majority of Apple Pie Ridge area residents are opposed to business encroachment into residential areas..... period! It is a matter of honoring our zoning and neighborhood covenants. They do not ,,..,. want this business expansion, or any other business in the =op` midst of our neighborhoods, two schools, and two churches. _,YT c.) Apple Pie Ridge is a very busy and dangerous road. Any proposal-- v- ';B which adds to the congestion in the school zone should be rejected,._. i i Contact These Supervisors and State Your Opinions. Then, Attend the Board Meeting January 24th , 7 p.m. Richard C. Shickle Office: (540)545-7312 Chairman -At -Large 292 Green Spring Road Fax: (540)678-4484 Term: 01/01/00 - 12/31/03 Winchester, Virginia 22603 Email: rshickle @shentel.net Margaret B_ Douglas 452 Barley Lane Winchester, Virginia 22602 Sidney A Reyes 350 Redland Road Cross Junction, Virginia 22625 Robert M_ Sager 120 Harmon Place Stephens City, Virginia 22655 W.. Harrington Smith, Jr_ 111 Mulberry Circle Stephens City, Virginia 22655 Home: (540)667-4535 Home: (540)888-4619 Fax: (540)888-4648 Email: sreyes:d,jjjsua.Ilink_corn Home: (540)869-3664 Office: (540)667-1710 Fax: (540)722-6364 Home: (540)869-2963 Back Creek District Term: 01/01/00 - 12/31/03 Gainesboro District Term: 01/01/00 - 12/31/03 Opequon District Term: 01/01/00 -12/31/03 Shawnee District Term: 01/01/98 - 12/31/01 Charles W. Orndo$ Sr_ Home:(540)667-3497 Stonewall District 2897 Martinsburg Pike Fax:(540)667-9062 Term: 01/01/98 - 12/31/01 Stephenson, Virginia 22656 I VV. I\GLVI";lly- I- 11Z, "U9t;- LVI1 x1111 O(XO Subject: FW: Rezoning- App,e Pie Ridge- Long Hill B&B nr-Vete: ThIu� LV uGci 20,00 111:15512:4`3 'Vl I %J From: "George J Kriz" <gkriz@visuallink.com> To: <jcamp@co.frederick.va.us> Good Morning, Jeremy: We forgot to send a copy of this to you. Sorry! George & Rhoda Kriz -----Original Message ----- From: George J Kriz [mailto:gkriz@visuallink.com] Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 11:35 AM To: A Steidinger; rthomas@visuallink.com; gfisher@mnsinc.com; gfisher@su.edu; rmorris@shentel.net; gkriz@visuallink.com; sreyes@visuallink.com Subject: RE: Rezoning- Apple Pie Ridge- Long Hill B&B Good Morning, Mr. & Mrs. Steidinger: The last sentence of your first paragraph is very disturbing to us. Please give us the date and time of the incidents of trespassing and noise that have disturbed the neighbors. None of the adjoining neighbors have complained to us about noise and the only comment made about trespassing was determined to be members of our immediate family who were in Winchester for my mother-in-law's funeral. We would appreciate a response. Thank you. George J. & Rhoda W. Kriz -----Original Message ----- From: A Steidinger [mailto:astei@adelphia.net] Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 9:37 AM To: rthomas@visuallink.com; gfisher@mnsinc.com; gfisher@su.edu; rmorris@shentel.net; gkriz@visuallink.com; sreyes@visuallink.com Subject: Rezoning- Apple Pie Ridge- Long Hill B&B Dear Sir: Because of a travel commitment we will be unable to attend the rezoning hearing on the Apple Pie Ridge Long Hill Bed & Breakfast. However, we are adamantly opposed to a change of the present usage. It is located near schools, a church (soon a second church), and backs up to many residences. Even a small number of bed and breakfast guests has caused disruption and lessened the enjoyment of the property of those neighbors with incidents of trespassing and noise. As homeowners in the area we feel we have been taken advantage of in this matter. A small commercial usage request has been followed immediately with a request to establish a much busier commercial facility in an established residential area. It is a totally inappropriate and unacceptable place for a reception facility serving alcoholic beverages and creating noise with large numbers of partying people and their musical entertainment. It does not belong and should not be further encouraged. The essence of zoning is to put land to appropriate use. This commercial unit does not belong on Apple Pie Ridge and may create 1 of 2 12/28/2000 2:23 PM I VV. IIGLVI111Iy- t-%pj.JIC rIC r\luyc- wlly 1 1111 ocxo serious safety issues on t_ , road. Please disallow it. Thank you. Sincerely: Anne and Andrew Steidinger 205 McGuire Rd. Winchester, VA 22603 2 of 2 12/28/2000 2:23 PM Dear Rhoda, As promised, I said I would get back to you on your Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request. First of all, I ask myself this question? If I had my preference, would I want a business in my neighborhood? The answer is obviously no. Your CUP request is to have seminars and weddings, along with the bed and breakfast. Could I live with this? Probably. Only if I know the owners and could trust whether good judgment would be used. I know Rhoda and George Kriz and I believe they would use proper discretion. However, I emphatically state that there must be notarized conditions attached to the CUP which are the following: a. The CUP becomes null and void if the Krizs sell the property, if they become incapacitated and can not manage the property themselves, or if they are deceased. b. The CUP has to be re -certified every seven years. c. The CUP can not be operated by their heirs or passed on to their heirs. d. The CUP can not be expanded to anything else other than seminars, weddings or bed and breakfast. e. The CUP must include the documented rules that the Krizs defined in their letter to the neighbors. If these 5 conditions are made part of the CUP, I would not strongly oppose the CUP. I am only speaking for myself and I can not speak for the other neighbors. Sincerely, Robert K. Fetter December 19, 2000 RE: CUP Application Dear Commission Members, Please note enclosed copy of the letter I sent to Rhoda Kriz regarding the expansion of her `Bed and Breakfast" CUP. I wanted the members of the Planning Commission also to be aware of my opinion as an adjacent property owner in time for the January 3, 2001 meeting, since I will not be able to attend. Sincerely, Mary G. Fetter 2 2000 DEPT, OF PLAN NING!DEVELOPMENT 212 Woodcrest Drive Winchester VA 22603 December 16, 2000 Rhoda W. Kriz 547 Apple Pie Ridge Road Winchester 22603 Dear Rhoda, I have read the Rules and Regulations that you have provided for our review. While I appreciate your attempt to place some sort of control over your proposed activities, that still does not override my belief that an expansion of your current CUP is further advancing a commercial venture in a totally residential neighborhood. I find the introduction of a facility that would offer seminars and wedding receptions to be inappropriate to the existing complexion of this area. I should also add that this situation has been the cause of considerable discussion and anxiety among many of us who would be effected by the potential noise, activity and increased traffic. It is my concern that you could not guarantee control over guests' behavior, noise level and general activity level. ItIfor this reason that I must state my opposition to the request for expansion of your existing CUP. Yours truly, Mary G. Fetter 11-111-20UO 03:OOPM FK* IN5••ONJINC 6406624108 T•-108 P.001 F41T N:,4 avid k ewlii n 101 Gloucester lei i— e win che�rtr, Virginia 212,603 P4one: 540-067,k)157 Nov4✓mber 1, 2000 � t�7 T•-�.�: S44•b6:. �t108 �'m;�iL• dncwlintc£u•.coan Kris 'Tlerney !director of Frederick County Planning, 107 North Vent Street Winchester, Virginia 226-01 FEPERENCE: F—Ypznded Conditional Use Pertnit foe Rhoda W, Kriz Dear Mr. Tierney and Planning Commission Nt'embens: We are writing to request that YOU oppose any expansion of Conditional Use Permit �t;t-99, which conies before you this evening as C nn€iitional Use Permit 1.7-00. Rhoda W. Kriz is recluesttng that CUP24-99 be expanded to perrmt her to host weddings and receptions, both indoors and outdoors at her Bed and Breakfast. As you are aware, this Red and Breakfast is situated in a resideTItial area and any activities {which take place there may impact Woodside Estates Subdivision, Fox Lair Subdivision, Spring 'Valley, and Moire J.-Iills Estates. Our concerns include the potential for increased tr? fic and increased noise; especially as mal, relate to music at outdoor receptions and parties. The issue of alcohol consumption at these events also could create DTVI issues right near our homes where our children and families must drive every day. We know and respect Ms. Kriz, but also realise that when someone "rents" a facility for a reception, it's not always possible to control what gees on. We also are very concerned about any precedent or perceived softening, of our zoning requirements that may be projected to individuals seeking exceptions in the Apple Pica Ridge area in the future. Aside from schools and churches, this land has always been zonedd and used strictly as agricultural and controlled residential p. operty. it is our opinion that a huge majority of those who live on the Ridge o gold oppose any changes to that status, along with any variances that could hamper the quality of life that has been established There. Please give this request serious and longi; -range consideration. We believe we were reasonable and fair in not opposing the establishment of the Sed and Brc akfast, and did ntlt eXLTess concern at that time. however, takinLy it to this level causes i.ts nnnois-m and we ask that you support our request and deity This expansion. nc ely avi an Betsy wlin Department of Planning and Development County of Frederick Members of Department of Planning 1/3/01 We would like to express to you our feelings in regard to the Conditional Use Permit requested by Rhoda Kriz. We feel, like some of the other concerned parties, that it would not be in our best interest for such a request to be granted. In addition to the issues already raised by our neighbors, we have a concern about the precedent that would be set. If this permit is granted, what will happen when the next individual decides to request a permit to start a business of some sort? We understand that Mrs. Kriz intends to do all in her power to see that the conditions she outlined will be adhered to. However, that may be more difficult than she thinks. We hate to have the privacy and peacefulness of this neighborhood disrupted by a business such as requested. Paul and Jo Hillyard jo N111ard ❖ •:® PETITION AGAINST EXPANSION OF PERMIT #24-99 TO PERMIT #17-00 FOR PROPERTY I.D. # 42-A-206 AT 547 APPLE PIE RIDGE ROAD Strong opposition is expressed here by neighbors who feel they would be immediately impacted by this revision to permit wedding receptions, seminars, etc. at the above location. This is a residential neighborhood which should be kept as such, and not have any further ._ cvuJerSion to comuierclai iii�t iYil�es. Although there was moderate concern regarding the implementation of a Bed and Breakfast at the home, most neighbors trusted the current owners to control and monitor the business satisfactorily, not allowing undue noise or disturbances to impact the neighborhood. Up to this point in time, that has been acceptable. However, the potential ramifications of an expanded operation as applied for, are of great concern to many of us in the area. Some of these concerns are listed below. 1. Upon eventual sale of the property to new owners, the permits are conveyed along with the property. Any future owner would be of even greater concern because of being an "unknown entity", and could propose more objectionable plans which would not be sensitive to the neighbors, some of whom have lived here as long as 28 years. 2. Wedding receptions usually involve numbers of people, music unsolicited by the neighbors, and a higher level of activity and noise than a Bed and Breakfast. Because our homes are situated directly and closely behind the Bed and Breakfast as well as potential entertainment areas, we are certain that the noise from the gatherings would filter into our locations. 3. As stated in the letter from the Dept. of Planning, the phrase "other gatherings such as seminars, etc." leaves a vast opening for various types of activities that would be unsuitable in a quiet residential community such as this. How large would the seminars be, at what time of day or night would they be held? In particular, at the end of the sentence, the abbreviation "etc." could allow for a multitude of events, over which the neighbors would have no recourse once this permit is allowed. It is with these major concerns in mind, we petition the Planning Commission to deny the request of the applicant, Rhoda W. Kriz and George Kriz, to convert property located at 547 Apple Pie Ridge Road from Conditional Use Permit #24-99 to Conditional Use Permit #17-00. Once again, we feel strongly that this is a residential area and must be protected from further intrusive commercial ventures, both now and in the future. Respectfully submitted by adjoining property owners listed below and other concerned parties. > i Ir 10/31/2000 10-28 1540-888-4648 SIDNEY A REYES PAGE 02 - - - - r ALL I JUALTH SY.5uv Z OOZ COUNTY of FREIDEWICK t of ;PlnnninA and Development 5401665.5651 FAX. 540/678-0632 N Y"fl A►fIIry OF PUBLIC HEARING 51P-1 YL A�� t3.r� afP�rfFQ r� .�H,�� As Afat r-�� eT�c✓�- �w_ o TO: THE APPLICANT(S) AND/OR ADJO G PROPERTY OWNERS(S) RE: APPLICATION OF RHODA W. KRIZ, CONDITTQNAL LJSB PERMIT #17-00 On behal fofthe Frederick County planning Commission, you are hereby notified of a public hearing being held on November 1, 2000, at 7.00 p.m.. in the board room of the Frederick County Administration ,Bui)ding at 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia_ This hearing is to consider Conditional Use Permit #I7-00 of Rhoda W. Kriz for an expansion to Cvnditional Use permit #24-99 which permits a Cottage Occupation to operate a Bed and Breakfast. The ro orad expansion is tcZplovidc yr wcddi r ce o then a s such as seminars te. This property is located at 547 Apple Pic Ridge Road and is identified with Property Identification Number 42-A-206 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. Any interested parties having questions or wishing to speak may attend this rneetiri Acv application will 8- py vftIae bs-available for review at the Hand)ey Library (teanporary Laudvun Street Mall location) the week of the meeting, or a't the Deparrtment ofplartrting and DcveloFinent located at I07 - North Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia_ Sincerely, Jeremy F. Carnp Planner 1 )PC/ch � tias�aln.v�RnwRN�.µ�y 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Vllrginla 22601-5000 10/31/2000 10=28 1540-888-4648 10/27/00 07:31 FAX 15496388018 SIDNEY A REYES VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM FACSIMILE MESSAGE PAGE 01 160ol VALLEY" HEALTH SYSTEM 1840 Amherst Street P.O. Box 1334 (22604) Winchester, VA 22601 TO: Date: ? 7- 2 Fax:��- fd �� Phone; FROM: Philip C. G. Farley Phone: (&40) 536.8031 Fax: (540) 536-8018 Numl)er of Pages (including cover): 2. Message: Sao 536-8032 If there are an problems irkhhe . Please contact Mary lea at ( ) Y transmisslon of this facalmlie message. Thank you. The information contained in this feC81m11a message is privileged and confidential information intended for vse of the addressee listed above_ If you are neither the intended recipient nor the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the Intended recipient you are horoby notified that any disclosure. copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this fax Information is sinay prohibited. If yov rvooivsd this facsimile moo -safe in error, please immediately nOGfy us by telephone to envngo for the retum of the original document to us. p- v "4- -/", -2 01/17/20P1 15:24 1540-888-4648 SIDNEY A REYES PAGE 01 TOWN OF STEPHENS C"UTY � Z P.O. BOX 280 STEPHENS CI TY, VA 22OW0250 (540) 559-2087 • (540) i09•3059 January 12, 2001 Jan. 24, 2000 Board of Supervisors Meeting Sidney A. Reyes 350 Repand Rd_ Cross Junction, VA 22625 Dear Mr. Reyes, CUP 17-00 FOR LONG HILL BED AND BREAKFAST I atm writing to you on behalf of Long Hill Bed and Breakfasts' tecluest for a conditional use permit to host spccial.events_ R has been my, pleasure to. be.a guest at George and ,Rhoda Krizs' home, to celebrate the completion of the xemodeling undertaken to accotntnodate th-:ir new venture They have a lovely home, and are the most gracious hosts imagixiable. 'I'tic privacy, atmosphere and hospitality they have to offer make Long Hill a wonderful place to visit. I contacted Rhoda ICriz in hope of her being able to host a Pla.niung Retreat for the Town of Stephens City. She explained the conditional use permit under which she is currently operating. She also told me that she had applied for a CUP to be able to host special events, but the permit was pending approval. I tell you this so you wiU know that she has been abiding by the conditions imposed on her business, and I believe tbat she will continue to do so. Would anyone have kno�r-ri had she hosted our planning :etreat? Ptobably not. She chose to stay within the guidelines as set forth by the county for .ger busixiess to opcmte. I, was present for the Public Hearing held on January 3, 2001. 1 listened to the long list of conditions imposed on CUP 17-00, and I heard the plazuung staffs recommendation of approval. I heard Rhoda Kris agree to abide by each and evcry one, even stating that she had additional self imposed rules of use- I listened to the fust three public opinions. Regretfully; I had to leave after I spoke due to a previously scheduled ,meeting. The opposition I heard was a bad case of NIMBY (not in my barky4rd). Apple Pie Ridge is and has always been a very nice area. Adjacent prop,-rty owners coocerus about propcay values and future commercialization of the area are a bit extreme. The amount of land surrounding Long Hill, the lay of the land and the mature trees on the property mare it very private. I doubt most neighbors can even see their house. The xcsidents who arc so adamant that the CUP be denied have a high school football stadium next door. The issues of traffic, noise, 01/17/2001 15-24 1540-888-4648 SIDNEY A REYES PAGE 02 -2- January 12, 2001 trespassing, safety of the neighborhood children, and alcohol consumption are more than likely problems being generated by the high school every dme a game, pep rally, or graduation is held, There is a reason why the permits are conditional. If actual verifiable problems occur, the permits can be revoked. Please approve CUP 17-00 and address problems if they arise. As the leaders of our community, I know the Board strives to be proactive_ I hope you see this use of a bed and breakfast/ private home is so benevolent Glictc e7usts no need to assume problems will arise. Thank you for your valuable time. Sincerely, A&4fL,v� CZC Sherr )K. Jackson Town Treasurer 01/17/2001 15:24 1540-888-4648 SIDNEY A REYES PAGE 03 r P_aa op_w 1' 71:;"' 1 Mr. Sidney A. Reyes Frederick Co- Supervisor Gainesboro District 350 Redland Road Cross Junction, VA 22625 Dear Mr. Reyes: 170 McGuire Road Winchester, VA 22603 January 15, 2001 We are writing concerning the Long Hill Bed and Breakf-,:,quest to expand their services to a Hospitality businoss. Even though it was `rely a4 zrit at the Planning Commission meeting ofJanwery 3, 2001 that the Apple Pie R ":-;y neighbors were opposed to the zoning request, we understand there is a good e.' -Dice that the Board of Supervisors will approve the request anyway at your January '�:, meeting. We oppose this approval for the following reasons - 1) Apple Pie Ridge Road is a residential/agricultural arez _ id has been zoned as such. We do not want this to change. 2) There are great traffic congestion problems in the nticask of the high school, elementary school, the existing church, and future MF!,hodist church. Why would you warn to increase this congestion? 3) We oppose the serving of alcohol at any of their everjO gar obvious reasons. 4) This busi.-iess venture of the Kris' would only benefit Why would you ignore the concerns of many constituents for the benc�i i of only one constituent? 5) When the Kris' asked for a rezoning for the Bed and €ir-akfast, we as good neighbors warily accepted it. At the time, however, we were unaware of their next plan — the hospitality center. If this is approved, what would stop them from asking for more? Is this going to be a miniature Altou Echols battle that Berryville has had to contend with for years? Is thatr'�:.at you want for the Apple Pie Ridge area7 What happens when John Doe down road decides he wants to have a business? What if the White Hall Store decier.s do sell out to a Sheetz equivalent? Where do you draw the line? Please take our concerns into consideration when you mcg .. January 24_ Thank you. S erely, JA ; x:" �i--beth B_ Drake les R. Drape, Jr. 01/17/2001 15:24 1540-888-4648 SIDNEY A REYES PAGE 04 Sidney Reyes 350 Redlsod Roed Me, g'k Bloakfast cross Junction, Va.22625 } urge you to vote "no" to the Long M11 Bed & j3reakf4A expansion on 541 Apple Pie Ridge Road. This road does not need more, congestivO added to the school and church traffic that already exists in the area - It is already used frequently by joggers, bikers and school kids and t would not want an injury of death to occur due to the increase in traffic flow. This area should remain residenriaM 1! Let's not open the door to commercial businessesM 1-bm* you for your support, Jerry & Patricia Bailey 245 Woodside Latae Sling Valley Subd. Wi--achester, va.22603 I �i Ert � ; �`•� P � 11 .l�_- _ _ - .�,-. .�.✓° .� t � i � �. e +���, � � `+ � 1�� � r � .���p�'�i �f �.i��cf�'�Er�•..,4 Kik �T'.... .t �`� '��i ���jj�'��i-,�Y. :�. � j � � 1 + � t:! i(f �p a yq � •: * . +fit yf� it � .r }} Y.!, J. ,r [ ti � t t � !� � 11 !� r ?' t—a t • . ..i- � � r . gum � t t,Wail 9 r i�r �,. Ammon Excerpt from Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan Page 6-1 .......... Land Use "The primary land use concept in this plan is the Urban Development Area (UDA), which in effect divides the County into rural and urban areas. The Urban Development Area defines the general area in which more intensive forms of residential Development will occur." 1 YW' January 17, 200-1 Rhoda Whitacre Kriz Long 1- 1111 1 tied &.Breakfast 547 Apple pie Ridge Road Winchester, Va. 22603 License # 11095 — Bed & Breakfast Dear Mrs. Kriz: The folio `N] g information is Ding supplied to you at your.request. Your present designation as a Bed .;l'c Breakfast licensee of Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Vontrol allows alcoholic beverages i.o be served for on -premises consumption to persons -.vho are registered, overnight guests and are ofegal age to consume alcoh^ is beverages. Alcoholic beverages mak-be sealed in dining areas, private guest rooms and other designated areas, including outside terraces or patios that have obtained prior approval. Upon consulting with supervision of this department it is Judged that a banquet (one day) licer_se will not be granted to you the ownerr and, current Bed & Breakfast licensee while yoUr CWTent license remains in erTect. Also tete department would not issue a banquet license to an outside group cr individual to either sell alcoholic beverages or allow persons to bring their own lawfully acquired rlc;oholic beverages on premises while the current license is held. if further information is needed please contact me at the address and phone number shover: on ite enclosed card. RECEIVED JAN 2 2 2001 DEPT, OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT Sincerely, Glenn mlcoore Special Agent — Rept. of A. B. C. COMMONWEALTH of VII NIA CO RIISSI W. ROHEHTS CFL41RM11a u'i' 2901 IiE'tHtdTAGER0.4IJ SANDRA C CANADAjZ CI AI -ER C. A4OTTIN ,p "GFR '�s'L of ** BtMmmge r Co I t?O. SOX 27491 s�$P." RiCHNIOTvIVURGMA2-1261 CIM4 OPERAS NU OFFWERlSEC RETARY To i FiF DOA.%% (804) 213-44"00 Fti{ (504)'A3441 F W. CUR175 COLFRI rRN, FII rDD LOCAL (ZOO 213.4687 January 17, 200-1 Rhoda Whitacre Kriz Long 1- 1111 1 tied &.Breakfast 547 Apple pie Ridge Road Winchester, Va. 22603 License # 11095 — Bed & Breakfast Dear Mrs. Kriz: The folio `N] g information is Ding supplied to you at your.request. Your present designation as a Bed .;l'c Breakfast licensee of Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Vontrol allows alcoholic beverages i.o be served for on -premises consumption to persons -.vho are registered, overnight guests and are ofegal age to consume alcoh^ is beverages. Alcoholic beverages mak-be sealed in dining areas, private guest rooms and other designated areas, including outside terraces or patios that have obtained prior approval. Upon consulting with supervision of this department it is Judged that a banquet (one day) licer_se will not be granted to you the ownerr and, current Bed & Breakfast licensee while yoUr CWTent license remains in erTect. Also tete department would not issue a banquet license to an outside group cr individual to either sell alcoholic beverages or allow persons to bring their own lawfully acquired rlc;oholic beverages on premises while the current license is held. if further information is needed please contact me at the address and phone number shover: on ite enclosed card. RECEIVED JAN 2 2 2001 DEPT, OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT Sincerely, Glenn mlcoore Special Agent — Rept. of A. B. C. 547 Apple Pie Ridge Road Winchester, VA 22603 December 11, 2000 Mr. Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Mr. S. Blaine Wilson Mr. John R. Marker Mr. Roger L. Thomas Mr. Greg L. Unger Mr. Gene E. Fisher Mr. Robert A. Morris Mr. John Light Mr. W. Wayne Miller Mr. Rick C. Ours Dear Planning Commission Member: In order to meet the intent of the motion to table my CUP # 17-00 request, I have done the following in order to make the activities acceptable to the neighbors: 1: On November :18, 20{ 0, a letter was sent to the -three neighbors who sent the petition to the Planning Commission with copies to Mr. David Newlin and to Mr. Kris Tierney. In this letter I explained why the expanded CUP was requested and in what portion of the house and on what part of the property the seminars, weddings and receptions would be held along with a brief description of each. I stated that I want the CUP to be time limited and will make such a provision in my will if necessary. Further, I stated that I would be willing to discuss the letter with them 2. Because no response was provided by these neighbors or Mr. Newlin, I telephoned each of them on November 30, 2000, in order to ask them if they understood the letter and if they had any questions. 3. I developed a set of Rules & Regulations for seminars and a set for weddings and receptions and sent them by email to Mr. Jeremy Camp for his comments. He stated in an email message that they were acceptable. 4. On December 7, 2000, Mr. Hillyard and Mr. Newlin came to the house to discuss the CUP request. I gave them a copy of both sets of the Rules & Regulations for their review. 5. On December 8, I sent a slightly revised copy of both sets of the Rules & Regulations to all of the neighbors that were listed in the CUP request with an invitation to call me if they had any questions. I mentioned that I assumed the date at which they would be discussed would be on January 3, 2001. 6. The primary use, of my home will be as a bed and breakfast. This will limit the number of other activities. My husband and I will not promote the use of our house for weddings other than through an agreement that may be developed with the Valley Wedding Chapel or have weddings of close acquaintances. We will make known the availability of our home for seminars, as accommodations in the lower level of the house are very conducive to them I am enclosing a copy of revised sets of the Rules and Regulations for your information. Further, because the majority of the activities requested in the CUP will be inside the house or on the part of the property in front of or to the side of the house, I invite you to inspect the house and property at your convenience. My telephone number is 667-1663. I look forward to your visit. xc. Mr. Sidney A. Reyes Mr. Vincent DiBenedetto Mr. Jay Cook Mr. Kris Tierney Mr. Jeremy Camp Very truly yours, Rhoda W. Kriz RECEIVED DEC 12 2000 DEPT. OF PIANNINUFVELOPMENT Rules & Regulations Weddings & Receptions 1. All weddings shall take place on the front lawn or within the house. 2. There shall be no more than 50 participants. 3. Music for an outdoor wedding ceremony shall be at an acceptable volume so as not to disturb the neighborhood. 4. All food and refreshments shall be catered within the house. 5. Music for a reception shall be allowed only within the house. 6. All attendees shall be instructed as to the property boundaries and will be encouraged to use only the front lawn, the area around the swimming pool, and the woods and open space between the house and VA -739. 7. No loud noise or abusive language shall be tolerated. 8. The event shall last no longer than three hours. 9. All parking shall be in designated areas with no vehicles blocking the driveway. Seminars 1 All seminars shall be held primarily in the lower level of the house. Breakout sessions may be held on the front lawn or the area surrounding the swimming pool. 2. There shall be no more than 50 participants. 3. All food and refreshments shall be catered within the house or on the back patio. 4. Music shall be allowed only within the lower level of the house. 5. All participants shall be instructed as to the property boundaries and will be encouraged to use only the front lawn, the area surrounding the swimming pool, and the woods and open space between the house and VA -739. 6. No loud noise or abusive language will be tolerated. 7. All parking shall be in designated areas with no vehicles blocking the driveway. Rules & Regulations Weddings & Receptions 1. All weddings shall take place on the front lawn or within the house. 2. There shall be no more than 50 participants. 3. Music for an outdoor wedding ceremony shall be at an acceptable volume so as not to disturb the neighborhood. 4. All food and drink shall be catered within the house. Drinks may include wine, spirited wine and beer. Service of wine, spirited wine and beer shall cease one- half hour prior to scheduled end of the reception. 5. Music for a reception shall be allowed only within the house. 6. All attendees shall be instructed as to the property boundaries and will be encouraged to use only the front lawn, the area around the swimming pool, and the woods and open space between the house and VA -739. 7. No loud noise or abusive language shall be tolerated. 8. The event shall last no longer than three hours. 9. All parking shall be in designated areas with no vehicles blocking the driveway. Seminars 1. All seminars shall be held primarily in the lower level of the house. Breakout sessions may be held on the front lawn or the area surrounding the swimming pool. 2. There shall be no more than 50 participants. 3. All food and drink shall be catered within the house or on the back patio. 4. All wine, spirited wine and beer shall be served within the lower level of the house. 5. Music shall be allowed only within the lower level of the house. 6. All participants shall be instructed as to the property boundaries and will be encouraged to use only the front lawn, the area surrounding the swimming pool, and the woods and open space between the house and VA -739. 7. No loud noise or abusive language will be tolerated. 8. All parking shall be in designated areas with no vehicles blocking the driveway. nc. %.a U iunivi iai vac rci i i II i r -vv 1 of 3 Subject: RE: Conditional Use Permit 17-00 Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 13:05:55 -0500 From: "George J Kriz" <gkriz@visuallink.com> To: "Stephen Martenson" <smart@mnsinc.com>, <sreyes@visuallink.com>, <gkriz@visuallink.com>, <rmorris@shentel.com>, <gfisher@mnsinc.com>, <rthomas@visuallink.com> CC: <jcamp@co.frederick.va.us> Tuesday, December 26, 2000 Dear Dr. Martenson: Thank you for sending your objections to my Conditional Use Permit #17-00 to my husband who is on the Frederick County Planning Commission. For your information, he was not present in the hearing room at the first public hearing and will not be in the room for the public hearing scheduled for January 3, 2001. There is much misinformation surrounding my request, some of which comes from information distributed in the neighborhood of which I never directly received a copy. Perhaps the following will provide a clearer understanding of the request. I do appreciate your comments about the compatibility of Long Hill Bed & Breakfast in the neighborhood. First, my residence is primarily our home, and we have no intentions of letting anyone who would be on our property do anything to disturb the neighborhood or be destructive to my property. Second, Long Hill Bed & Breakfast has three rooms that are used for guests. In addition to the use of these rooms, we have a 1500 sq. ft. recreation room on the lower level and a dining room, library, atrium and sitting/office area on the upper level that can be used by the guests. Third, we always had in mind to request permission to hold seminars in the recreation room, but did not include this in my initial request because my elderly mother was still alive, and I cared for her in my house. She passed away in late September of this year. Fourth, after the owners of the Valley Wedding Chapel stayed in our Bed & Breakfast one night, they determined that our property would be suitable for weddings and asked whether we would be interested in working out an arrangement with them. We agreed because our front yard has been used family weddings. The ONLY weddings that would be held on our property would those arranged by the Valley Wedding Chapel except for family weddings. Generally, those weddings are very small. We have developed a definitive set of Rules and Regulations which state that the only outdoor music would be for the ceremony itself. We will not have any disc jockey on the property even though music may be played in the recreation room. If there is any wine, spirited wine or beer served at any reception connected with the wedding, service will stop one half hour before the three-hour time limitation for the wedding and reception. We anticipate having very few weddings being held on the property and most being held during the months of April through October. We would expect even less to have any extended reception. Thus, there would be very little increase in traffic on Apple Pie Ridge Road. Fifth, several people have come to visit our property after seeing the sign on Apple Pie Ridge Road. Some of them have reserved all of Bed & Breakfast rooms and have requested the use of our recreation room for a reception. Examples include a high school graduation, a Bar Mitzvah and a small family reunion. We have developed a set of Rules and Regulations for these types of functions similar to those for weddings and wedding receptions. The Inspections Department has stated that no more than fifty (50) people can occupy the recreation room. 01 12/27/2000 8:27 AM rNL-. I'ui IUIULA iai vac rci i i "i o r -vv Sixth, since we opened Long Hill Bed & Breakfast, we have has contact from people, who have heard about the size of our recreation room, as to whether they could hold seminars or sales meetings on our property. This is in keeping with our original intent mentioned in the third item above. It may have been possible to accommodate most of the above through my existing Conditional Use Permit, but I wanted to make sure that I was following all the requirements of Frederick County. Thus, I submitted the CUP 17-00 for an expansion of the previously approved CUP. Further_, I requested that Sheriff Bob Williamson inspect the property so that he could provide me with any guidance concerning my proposed CUP. In conclusion, the Rules and Regulations that have been developed should prevent any noise over and above the current level of noise in neighborhood. The number of events should not increase the amount of traffic on Apple Pie Ridge Road during peak traffic times as most of the events will occur during off peak hours. We will very closely monitor the consumption of wine, spirited wine and beer so the possibility of intoxicated drivers will be less than those leaving a private party along Apple Pie Ridge Road. We do not anticipate that many functions at which wine, spirited wine and beer will be served. I trust the above has answered your concerns. If you would like to inspect the property and discuss CUP 17-00 any further, please call me at 667-1663 and I would be pleased to respond to any further concerns. Thank you, Rhoda W. Kriz rkriz@visuallink.com -----Original Message ----- From: Stephen Martenson [mailto:smart@mnsinc.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 12:25 AM To: sreyes@visuallink.com; gkriz@visuallink.com; rmorris@shentel.com; gfisher@mnsinc.com; rthomas@visuallink.com Subject: Conditional Use Permit 17-00 Dear Sirs, I live on Woodcrest Drive which is situated immediately behind Long Hill Bed and Breakfast. I am writing to oppose the request by Long Hill Bed and Breadfast for a conditional use permit to hold receptions, meetings, weddings, and other group gatherings, including the serving of alcoholic beverages. The reasons that I oppose this conditional use permit are several: 1. Apple Pie Ridge Road is busy enough without adding an "entertainment business" and it's attendant traffic. 2. I don't want the large numbers of drivers who will have been drinking alcohol(some undoubtedly intoxicated) on Apple Pie Ridge Road. This road serves our residential area and two schools in the immediate area. 3. The noise that this "entertainment business" will bring is not tolerable. I moved to the county in large part to be in a quiet setting. This business does NOT have the land buffer to prevent their music and parties from being a recurrent nuisance. 4. While the concept of a bed and breakfast established in a home is consistent with our quiet, residential community, this conditional use permit clearly goes beyond a bed and breakfast usage. It will be an entertainment business. This does not belong in our residential neighborhoods. Please oppose Conditional Use Permit 17-00. Thank you. 2 of 3 12/27/2000 8:27 AM r\L-. V.vi iuuwi iai vac r ci I i Ii i r -vv Stephen H. Martenson, MD 211 Woodcrest Drive Winchester, Virginia, 22603 3 of 3 12/27/2000 8:27 AM Subject: Long Hill B&B ®ate: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 03:57:56 -0500 From: "Rhoda W Kriz" <rkriz@visuallink.com> To: <jcamp@co.frederick.va.us> Good morning, Jeremy Happy New Year! Hope you had a good holiday! In preparing for this evening's public hearing I noticed in the Petition Against Expansion that was submitted by the Fetters, Hillyards and Mrs. Farley they particularly noted the phrase "other gatherings such as seminars, etc". They were concerned that the 'etc.' 'could allow for a multitude of events...'. I notice the 'etc.' is still in the write-up on the agenda for tonight. Would it be appropriate for you during your presentation to mention that the etc. includes 'activities such as retreats, training, sales meetings, board meetings'. It is difficult to anticipate what corporations and organizations call the sessions they would wish to have at a location such as ours. We don't want to make it too restrictive just because of terminology. Let me know what you think. Thanks -- See you this evening, Rhoda Kriz. 1 of 1 1/3/2001 9:15 AM