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June 8, 2015
Dorothy Vance
291 Independence Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
RE: 291 Independence Drive
Property Identification Number (P.I.N.) 64-11-16
M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District
Dear Ms. Vance:
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
This letter is regarding the business operating on the above -referenced property. The business is listed as
FASST Training, by its web page. Fitness centers/gyms are considered commercial recreation and are not
allowed in the M -I (Light Industrial) zoning district. My inspection of the property on June 3, 2015, revealed
a fitness center operating at this property.
In accordance with Section 165-606.02 of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, fitness centers/gyms are
not allowed in the M -I (Light Industrial) zoning district. Therefore, the business operating on this property is
in violation of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This office will allow thirty (30) days from receipt of
this letter to resolve this violation. Specifically, resolution of this violation may be accomplished by removing
the business from this property. Failure to comply with the Frederick County "Zoning Ordinance will result in a
criminal complaint being fled against you.
You may have the right to appeal the above notice of violation within 30 days of the date of this letter in
accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. This decision shall be final and unappealable, if it
is not appealed within 30 days. Should you choose to appeal, the appeal must be fled with the Zoning
Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in accordance with Article X, Section 165-1001.02, of
the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This provision requires the submission of an application form, a
written statement setting forth the decision being appealed, the date of decision, the grounds for the appeal,
how the appellant is an aggrieved party, any other information you may want to submit, and a $300.00 fling
fee. Once the appeal application is accepted, it will be scheduled for public hearing and decision before the
BZA.
If you have any questions contact me at (540) 665-5651.
Sincerely,
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Mark R. Cheran
Zoning Administrator
MRC/dlw
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000