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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 11-19-08 Meeting AgendaAGENDA FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Board Room Frederick County Administration Building Winchester, Virginia November 19, 2008 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAE 1) Adoption of Agenda: Pursuant to established procedures, the Planning Commission should adopt the Agenda for the meeting................................................................ (no tab) 2) October 1, 2008 Minutes.................................................................................................. (A) 3) Committee Reports .......................................... .:...................................................... (no tab) 4) Citizen Comments.................................................................................................... (no tab) PUBLIC MEETING 5) Rezoning #04-08 of Red Hawk Estates, submitted by Painter -Lewis, P.C., to rezone 85.3 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District, with proffers, for up to 240 residential units. The properties are located north and south of Sulphur Spring Road (Route 656) and east of Greenwood Road (Route 655) in the Shawnee Magisterial District, and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 65-A-86, 65 -A - 86B, 65-A-98, 65-A-102 and 65-A-11 02A Mr. Ruddy.................................................................................................................... (B) 6) Other FILE COPY MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at i07 worth Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia on October 1, 2008. PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Member at Large; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Opequon District; Richard C. Ours, Opequon District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Gregory S. Kerr, Red Bud District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; Richard Ruckman, Stonewall District; Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District, Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee District, H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District; Roderick Williams, Legal Counsel; and Gary Lofton, Board of Supervisors Liaison. ABSENT: George J. Kriz, Gamesboro District; and Cordell Watt, Back Creek District STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director; Mark R Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; Michael T. Ruddy, Deputy Planning Director; John A. Bishop, Deputy Director -Transportation; Candice E. Perkins, Senior Planner; and Renee' S. Arlotta, Clerk. CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA Chairman Wilmot called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Commissioner Ours and seconded by Commissioner Triplett, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the agenda for the October 1, 2008 meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation Committee — 09/29/08 Mtg. Commissioner Oates reported that the Transportation Committee discussed four items: 1) the Stoplight Camera Enforcement Plan will be sent to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation after much information gathering and discussion over the previous several months; 2) the Route 37 Revenue Sharing Project for additional lanes and enabling hospital access on the west side of Route 37, between Routes 522 and 50, will be sent to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation. The project will require several million dollars and will take 4-5 years to obtain necessary funds. 3) the Enhancement Grant Application for the Pedestrian and Bike Trail on Senseny Road; 4) update on the East Tevis Street alignment currently in the approval process. Frederick County Planning CommissionDo W V Page 2342 Minutes of October 1, 2008 -2 - Route I I North Working Group — 09/26/08 Mtg. Commissioner Mol'.: reported that the Route 11 North Working Group worked on refining the land use designations. He said the group will meet again on October 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning Department to continue work on refining land use designations with particular focus on the infrastructure requirements. Stephens City Joint Land Use Committee — 09/25/08 Mtg. Conunissioner Thomas reported the Stephens City Joint Land Use Committee reviewed the original joint land use annexation plan and discussed the intent of the density in the plan to get clarification for future development in Stephens City in relation to traffic generation and density of development. He said there will be additional meetings over the next two to three weeks in order to arrive at a common set of terms for density and development between Frederick County and the Town of Stephens City. Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee - 09/30/08 Mtg. Commissioner Unger reported the DRRS discussed a brand new district for the County, New Traditional Neighborhood Design. He said the new district is for mixed-use housing with some commercial. He noted that greater density would be allowed and the DRRS discussed the types and numbers of houses that could be placed within the new district, which is generally aimed for 20 acres or more. Commissioner linger said the group discussed parking, a central community center, and a master development plan_ Board of Supervisors' Rural ureas Working Group Chairman Wilmot reported the working group discussed the kinds of public and private systems that could be used in the rural areas for sewage disposal. She said land use taxation was also discussed as a tool to be used in the rural areas. CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairman Wilmot called for public comments on any subject not on the Commission's agenda for this evening. No one came forward to spPeA. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2343 -3 - PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit #11-08 of Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld for a campground on two parcels containing 22+ acres, zoned RA (Rural Areas) District, which are located off Route 602 on Paddy's Run. Road. The properties are further identified with P.I.N.s 80-1-9 and 80-1-10 in the Back CreekMagisterial District. Action — Recommended Approval with Conditions Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported that campgrounds are permitted in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District with an approved conditional use permit. Mr. Cheran said the proposed campground will be constructed in two phases. He said Phase I will contain the primary recreation and dining building which will sleep a maximum of 30 people; this phase will also include the septic system, well, soccer pitch, basketball court, possibly a swimming pool, and a parking area. Phase 2 will include three cabins with a capacity of 12 people per cabin and a main office; the recreation and dining hall will not be used by campers for sleeping. Mr. Cheran stated that an engineered site plan for the expansion of the parking area and access to the site shall be approved by Frederick County and the improvements completed prior to starting this use. Mr. Cheran read a list of recommended conditions, should the Commission find the use to be appropriate. Mr. Benjamin Butler, attorney, was representing Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld in this conditional use application for a sports camp for young people. Mr. Butler noted that the Hirshfelds met with the neighbors in this area before they filed their conditional use permit application; he said as a result of that meeting, the Hirshfelds downsized to 40 maximum people including campers and staff total_ Mr. Butler said there will be no tournaments whereby teams from other areas are brought in; this will be strictly for the use of campers. Secondly, he said the applicants tried to mitigate any perceived impacts by meeting with the neighbors and by utilizing phasing in the development of the campground. He said the first phase would be limited to 30 people and through the second phase, it would increase by a maximum of 40 people. Mr. Butler noted that the septic system will be designed for 40 people only; he pointed out the operation will be self-limiting due to the septic system. Furthermore, Mr. Butler stated that an engineered site plan is required for improvements to the site. In addition, Mr. Butler said there will be no games at night and, therefore, there will not be lighted soccer fields or a lighted swimming pool; he said there will be no after -dark activities. Mr. Butler read from Section 165-39 of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance dealing with campground requirements. He said the minimum lot size is five acres, which they far exceed; the maximum allowed density is 10 campsites or cabins per acre and they are asking for a maximum of three cabins, a recreation/dining hall, and an office. Mr. Butler said this is only two percent of what the applicant could ask for. He did not think the Hirshfelds proposed operation would have a great impact on the community. He said the parameter setbacks are 100 feet; although permitted, they will not have a residence; and all the improvements will need to be in place before operation and this includes a VDOT-approved commercial entrance. He said there will be 30-32 campers, ages 16 and under, and eight counselors. Regarding noise, Mr. Butler said quiet hours will be 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Commissioner Ours inquired if the camp will be affiliated with any organization and Mr. Butler replied no, it was strictly private. Commissioner Ours asked how the applicant will find prospective campers. Mr. Butler replied that the applicant will have a site on the internet. Commissioner Thomas asked if campers would be recruited from other countries through the internet and Mr. Butler replied that was possible. Chairman Wilmot next called for public comments and the following persons came forward to speak: Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2344 -4 - Mr_ John Kline, a resident of Star Tannery, said he owned the property that borders to the west of the proposed campground. Mr. Kline said he was the appointed spokesperson for the Star Tannery community. He said the neighbors told the Hirshfelds this campground was not desired and would continue to be an issue; he said they invited the Hirshfelds to live in their community, but did not want a campground. Mr. Kline said no work was to be started on the property until permits were issued; however, excavation is taking place over the past several days and no permits are posted. He mentioned the adjoining Hampton Cemetery, which is a historic cemetery on a 1'4 --acre parcel. Mr_ Kline stated that all the local property owners are hunters and use the land for hunting; there is also horseback riding and four-wheeliig. He also noted that Route 602 is a dirt road, about 1'/2 cars in width, with farm equipment frequently moving along the road; he said the road does not hold up well under current traffic conditions. The 160 drop-offs and pick-ups indicated in the application will create increased traffic on Route 602, impeding the local residents and creating safety issues, as well as dust. In addition, he said there will be mcreased pressure on the local fire and rescue department, the infrastructure in Star Tannery is not large enough to support the influx of large numbers of people; the landscape of the neighborhood will be impacted by the removal of trees in an area the size of a football field for the proposed drainfield; the potential contamination and depletion of ground :eater supplies was a concern; and the increased water run-off puts neighboring properties downstream at risk and increases the potential to wash out the road during heavy rainstorms. Ms. Dottie Kline, a resident of Star Tannery, raised issues regarding campers trespassing on others' property and children getting into mischief. Ms. Kline questioned the quiet time suggested by the applicant; she said most of the local residents go to bed at 9:00 p.m. and rise about 5:00 a.m. She said it will be difficult to get children to quiet down at a specified time. She expressed concern about light pollution from security lights at night and athletic lights around soccer fields and basketball courts. Other issues raised by Ms. Kline included concerns that the campground would not fit in with the local environment; the campground will stress local infrastructure and services; the campground will present an aggravation to the local residents and will be a constant problem for the County, VDOT, and the Sheriff's department; the potential for contamination or depletion of well -water supplies; and the potential risk of litigation, if a camper is hurt on neighboring properties. Mr. Michael Nelson, President of Hampton Cemetery, Inc., said the historic Hampton Cemetery is located adjacent to the proposed campground. Mr. Nelson said this is a quiet, tranquil area and the history of Star Tannery is represented in this cemetery. He said the first marked grave is dated 1814; in addition, two veterans of the Civil War are at rest in the Hampton Cemetery, along with veterans of other conflicts fought for this country. He said the citizens of Star Tannery will not tolerate desecration whether by noise, vandalism, or pollution of any kind from intrusion. Mr. Nelson asked the Commission to recommend denial of the conditional use permit. Ms. Micki King, a neighborhood resident, said Star Tannery already has a 300 -acre campground, Camp Paddy Run, located in the community for many years. Ms. King was concerned about the impacts to their water, the noise, and increased traffic on local roads. She said Paddy Run Road is only wide enough for one vehicle and there are numerous curves. Ms. King said VDOT's comments indicate will be a measurable impact on Route 602, Paddy Run Road. Mr. Richard VanNorton said he spent 25 years looking for a secluded, serene property he could retire to after the Marine Corps. He said after he retired from the Marine Corps, he worked for the boy scouts and his first job was as a reservation director for Camp Rock Enon, where he became familiar with campgrounds. Mr. VanNorton said he has a $10,000 investment in his well; he was concerned how his well would be affected by the campground. Mr. VanNorton spoke about the fire danger posed by young campers; he was also concerned about the loss of rural environment and wildlife. Mr. VanNorton said he was opposed to the campground. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2345 -5— Ms. Pat King, a neighborhood resident, said this is not simply a campground, but a sports complex with soccer fields, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. Ms. King said she was surprised to hear that campers would be recruited from the internet and not solely from the Washington, DC -Metropolitan area. She had concerns about increasing the water runoff, she said the culvert under Paddy Run Road floods during heavy rains. Ms. King said the applicant's proposed drainfields will be located directly behind the pond which has a creek below it that flows onto her property and then into Cedar Creek; she was concerned about sediment and debris flowing into Cedar Creek. Ms. King showed a map with 21 houses that will be impacted by the proposed campground. She expressed concerns about noise, trespassing, and vandalism. Ms. King said the residents wanted to keep their nice quiet, rural community. Mrs. Mary Lee Nelson, a resident on Paddys Run Road, was opposed to the proposed campground. She said she and her husband built their dream home here and she was concerned how the campground would impact their biggest investment_ She was concerned about the community's water supply and pollution. She commented that the Hirshfeld's dream is nothing more than a business for hire and they chose Star Tannery because they will not have a water bill, a sewer bill, the taxes are lower, and there are much fewer restrictions than they would have in Reston, Virginia. She said the Hirshfelds will be using and draining every resource in Star Taimery. She added that the Hirshfelds will continue to reside in Reston, not Star Tannery. Ms. Joan Johnson, an adjoining property owner, was concerned about the impacts this business will have on the enviromnent and lifestyles in Star Tannery. Ms. Johnson said her family has invested 18 years of money, time, and work into their property_ She was concerned how the campground may affect the solitude and relaxation they enjoy. Ms. Johnson said that Route 600, a designated Virginia Byway, runs in front ofher home. She was concerned about trespassers and if their horses and animals will entice children onto their property. She said her backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat and her family enjoys seeing wildlife on their property. Mr. Robin Plow, a member of the Ruritan Club, had concerns about the increased amounts of trash and litter that will be generated by the proposed use. Mr. Plow also mentioned that Star Tannery Rescue Squad recently had their boundaries changed; he said the rescue personnel and fire fighters have a larger area to cover than previously. He said Star Tannery used to run as far north as Duck Run on Route 600, but now it goes almost to Mt. Falls. Mr_ Plow added that Paddy Run is one of the few remaining streams with native brook trout and Mt. Falls has the second highest water falls in the State of Virginia. Ms. Linda Sibert, a retired school teacher and resident along Zep Road, said her property backs up to Camp Paddy Run. Ms. Sibert was concerned about noise; she said it's one thing to hear noisy children at 7:00 or 8:00 p.m_, but she did not want to listen to noise until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. She said none of the neighborhood children would benefit from this camp because they will not be able to afford it. She was also apprehensive about who would be coming into the camp. Ms. Sibert was opposed to the proposed use and wanted her neighborhood to remain unchanged. Mr. Brian Stonesifer said he will look directly down onto the campground from his residence; he said this is an agricultural area, not a commercial one. He asked the Commission members if they would like this sports complex in their backyard. He was opposed and asked the Commission to recommend denial. Mr. Wesley Rudolph said he lived approximately one mile north of the proposed camp and he asked the Commission to recommend denial of the conditional use permit. Mr. Rudolph agreed with all of the comments made by the previous speakers_ He said most of the residents have been living in Star Tannery for 15- 20 years; he has lived here for 27 years. Mr. Rudolph asked the Commission to protect the community's way of life with the wilderness and wildlife, in a quiet and peaceful setting. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2009 Page 2346 sm Mr. Raymond Siver, Jr., a resident on Jep Road in Star Tannery, said he was not contacted by the Hirshfelds. He wanted to know which neighbors were contacted by the Hirshfelds. Mr, Danny Pitcock, a 27 -year resident of Star Tannery, said he raised four children in Star Tannery. 'Mr. Pitcock said up until recently, Frederick County had forgotten about Star Tannery; he said telephone calls to "A"inche ter from Star Tannery are long-distance calls. Mr. Pitcock spoke about the amount of farm equipment that he, the MaeIlwees, the Orndorffs, and other farmers drive along local roads during the s»mmer months pulling hay bines and hay wagons. He said when two cars pass on Route 600, both tires of both vehicles are on the shoulders of the road; he said this will be an issue when people from the City come through who do not know how to pass tractors on the turns. He believed the proposed campground will cause a major impact. Mr. Kirk Little said he and his wife live about a half mile from the proposed campground. He said he first understood the proposal to be simply a campground, but realized it was somethir_g more with the predominant feature being a soccer field with supporting infrastructure_ Mr. Little said he did some internet research and this type of venture is a multi-million dollar business marketed on the internet for those seeking student scholarships or to parents whosse children have professional aspirations. He said his research indicated that 25 years ago, these were sleepy little camps your child attended to canoe, but now campers come from all over the world. There is an organization called the Sportscamp Federation with 20,000 sports camps and schools in the United States. He said Virginia has 78 soccer camps listed; almost all of these are associated with a school or university and utilize pre-existing infrastructure. He said the few private facilities he found had enormous acreage. Mr. Little said this proposed camp is a different concept than what is typically out there. He asked why this particular camp is going into a neighborhood. Mr. Lee Turner, a property owner along Paddy Run Creek, said he was the president of a 105 - member hunting club located `/ mile from the proposed soccer camp. Mr. Turner said the noise and environmental disruption caused by clearing for the campground will change the path of wildlife. Mr. Turner said he was not anti -youth; be was a volunteer at two 4-H camps every summer_ He was concerned about keeping 40 children on 20 acres; he predicted the children will be all over the place. He said his hunting club sponsors boy scouts and they have a shooting range to instruct children how to shoot safely with qualified NRA instructors. Mr. Turner said the soccer camp will be I/4 -mile over the hill behind Mr. Stonesifer's house; he said the children will be over there when they hear the noise from the shooting range. He said a soccer camp does not belong here and he asked the Commission to vote no. Mr. Gilbert Pennwell, a neighborhood resident, said he has dogs that are very territorial and do not stay on his property. He was concerned that children wondering on someone else's property nught get bitten by his dogs. Mr. Pennwell asked the Commission to recommend denial of the sports complex. No one else wished to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the meeting. She asked Mr. Butler if he would like to respond to any of the public continents. Mr. Butler said that the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance allows campgrounds in the Rural Areas of Frederick County. Mr. Butler believed this request was reasonable because the Hirshfelds were only asking for two percent of what they are allowed under the zoning ordinance. Commission members had questions regarding the amount of traffic that would be generated and Mr. Butler introduced Mr. David Atwood, traffic engineer with Racey Engineering in Luray, to discuss the traffic tabulations. Mr. Atwood said the trip generation is based on 40 campers; specifically, 40 coming in and 40 going out each week on a designated pickup/drop-off day. Mr. Atwood said four lots could be subdivided on this property by right; he said this would be equivalent to having four, three -to -four-bedroom houses. Regarding the water usage, he said a three-bedroom house uses 450 gallons per day and a four-bedroom house uses 600 gallons Fredenck County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2347 per day. Mr. Atwood stated that with four homes, there could be 1800 -to -2400 gallons of water used per day. Mr. Atwood said the applicant is proposing 2500 gallons per day, which is slightly above four four-bedroom houses. He said if this acreage was subdivided for permanent residences, there would be more water usage in.. a year's time than with this facility because the campground is just a summer facility. Mr. Atwood said the same calculations are used for traffic. He said 160 trips are proposed per week for this campground; the 1TE for an average household is ten trips per day. Mr. Atwood said that once again, considering trips per year and vehicles on the road per year, there could be more damage to the roadway with houses than the campground. He said the septic will be governed by the local Health Department and since itis a mass drain veld, samples will be sent to Lexington and reviewed by the State Office. Regarding culverts and stormwater, he said the site plan for this site will also have an E&S Plan, providing protection for the waterway downstream. Commissioner Thomas asked Mr_ Atwood if there would be any irrigation of soccer fields and Mr. Atwood said no. Commissioner Thomas also inquired if the calculations of 60 gallons per day ofwater usage per person includee: toilets, washing, and laundry. Mr. Atwood said 35 residents of the camp at one time would not have laundry; he said the campers won't be washing their clothes during the week; therefore, the calculations show five with laundry, the five permanent staff, which totals 75 gallons per day. Coninussioner Ruckman noted the site plan will be reviewed by VDOT because of the commercial entrance. He said since VDOT has already commented there will be a measurable impact on Route 602, did the applicant anticipate any off-site improvements that would need to be made. Mr. Atwood said that would have to be VDOT's determination_ Commission members next discussed with the staff the definitions and differences between the terms sportsplex, sports camp, camp, and campground. Supervisor Gary Lofton raised a question for the staff. He said Mr. Butler commented that the first phase will have enough sleeping facilities for 30 people, but when Phase 2 came in, those sleeping facilities would go away. Supervisor Lofton asked what assurances the County had that this would occur. Mr. Cheran replied this will be controlled by the site plan and building permits as the phases are constructed. Mr. Cheran said a mechanism would need to be in place guaranteeing that after the cabins are built, the 30 sleeping facilities created in Phase 1 would be eliminated. Commission members requested that the VDOT representative come forward to answer questions. Mr. Greg Hoffman with VDOT came forward. Commissioner Unger asked Mr. Hoffman for comments about putting a commercial entrance on a dirt road, Paddy Run Road. Mr. Hoffman said there are commercial entrances on secondary roads similar to this one throughout the county. Mr. Hoffman said the owner will be required to have site distance and a commercial entrance, which includes paving, but no curb and gutter. Mr. Hoffman noted that proper drainage at the entrance location will also be required. Some of the Commission members questioned whether the proposed use could be classified as a campground because it didn't fit with the idea or definition of a traditional campground. Other Commissioners felt that most youth campgrounds will have a basketball court, a soccer or football field, or swimming for kids to recreate while they are in a campground. If the children don't have any place to recreate, then the possibility is greater for them to get into trouble. They believed the 22 acres might be considered small if the applicant was requesting a couple hundred kids, but this acreage could be adequate for 40 people. Commissioners were concerned about the intense negative feelings by all of the neighbors; they questioned whether the perception of the proposed use may have become more intense than what the use would actually become. One of the Commission members said typically, when the Planning Commission has this many neighbors attend a public hearing who are in opposition to a proposed use, it is a good indication for the Connnission of what the people being represented want in their community. Another Commissioner mentioned his concern that this will be an absentee owner who will not experience any potential impacts to the community and he thought it was asking Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2009 Page 2348 much from the surrounding property owners. Another view was that with a conditional use permit, compatibility of the use is very much a focal point. The Commissioners talked about placing additional restrictions on the use to make it more palatable to the community residents. A motion was made by CoMMaissioner Unger to recommend approval with additional conditions including restricting the hours of operation to 10:00 p.;- III gh*ly; no recreational vehicles allowed on the premises; no operations during hunting season, typically October 1 through January 31; and no lighted athletic fields. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Manuel. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit # 11-08 of Diana and Andrew Hirshfeld for a campground on two parcels containing 22± acres, zoned RA (Rural Areas) District, located off Route 602 on Paddy's Run Road, with the following conditions: All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times. An engineered site plan showing all improvements shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County prior to operation of this use. One non -illuminated monument business sign shall be allowed on the property; sign shall be limited to 25 square -feet in area. The sign shall not exceed ten feet in height. 4. All athletic and event facilities are for campers use only. Campground shall be limited to 40 people at any one time. 6. Any expansion or modification of this use shall require approval of a new conditional use permit. 7. No organized outdoor activities after 10:00 p.m., nightly. No recreational vehicles allowed on the premises. No operations during hunting season, typically October 1 through January 31. 10. No lighted athletic fields. The majority vote was as follows: YES (REC. APPROVAL): Unger, Ambrogi, Manuel, Oates, Wilmot, Ours NO: Ruckman, Thomas, Triplett, Kerr, Mohn (Note: Commissioners Watt and Kriz were absent from the meeting.) Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2349 Rezoning Application #08-08 of Botanical Square, submitted by Painter -Lewis, P.L.C., to rezone 4.15 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business) District, with proffers, for commercial use. The properties are located on Route 50 v.'est, at the northwest corner of the Route 50 and Botanical Drive intersection, approximately'/e mile west of Route 37. The properties are further Mentified with P.1.N.s 53- A-74, 53-A-75, 53-A-76, and 53-A-77 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. Action — Recommended Approval with Proffers Deputy Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, reported that this property is within the County's Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and within the area covered by the Round Hill Land Use Plan. Mr. Ruddy stated this connnercial zoning classification request is considered to be supportive of the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Policy Plan with particular care being taken to sensitively integrate the development of the site and the corridor appearance along Route 50 and Botanical Drive. Regarding the proffer statement, Mr. Ruddy explained the applicant has stated they intend to develop the property with up to 36,000 square ect of commercial uses. He said this proffer language should be clarified to verify the maximum floor area and must eliminate the discussion on additional TIAs (Transportation Impact Analysis) and development. In addition, the applicant has proffered improvements within the Route 50 and Botanical right-of-ways which may be necessary to support the proposed development, along with signalization of the site access and Botanical Drive. Mr. Ruddy pointed out that the dollar value of this improvement for the construction of a signal should be available for use on other transportation improvements in the general area. He said it may be prudent to establish a dollar value for this improvement and contribution. Mr. John Lewis of Painter -Lewis was representing the applicant, Omni Design Build, Inc_, and the property owners, Nancy Renner Johnson and Carolyn R Turner. Mr_ Lewis believed the applicant had met the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. He said this property is approximately four acres among about 200 acres recently rezoned to B2 (Business General) Zoning. Mr. Lewis said they are willing to commit to the 36,000 square -foot cap and are also proposing a 50 -foot landscaped buffer in the front which is consistent with the other properties developed along the Route 50 corridor_ In addition, Mr. Lewis said the applicant has committed to constructing the traffic signal at the intersection; however, in the event they do not spend the money on the signal, they will commit to $150,000 towards Frederick County when the site is developed. Mr_ Lewis said the applicant can and '"1111 address all of the County Attorney's comments. Commissioner Ruckman asked if Echo Lane, along the west side of the property, was aright -of - way or an access easement across the properties. Mr. Lewis replied that Echo Lane, a dirt path, was a private access easement which runs along the property line serving numerous properties, including the Huffman property. He said the applicant has made provisions to continue maintaining an access for the Huffmans, not through Echo Lane, but through a signalized intersection. Chairman Wilmot called for public comments; however, no one came forward to speak_ Conunissioner Triplett made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning with the icant will commit to a $150,000 contribution to Frederick County for other stipulations that the appl transportation improvements, should the money not be used for the traffic signal at site access and Botanical Drive; and with the clarification that the maximum floor area shall be limited to 36,000 square feet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas and unanimously passed. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend approval of Rezoning Application #08-08 of Botanical Square, submitted by Painter -Lewis, P.L.C., to rezone 4.15 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business) District for commercial use with revised proffers including the applicant's commitment to a $150,000 contribution to Frederick County for other transportation improvements, should the money not be used for the traffic signal at site access and Botanical Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2009 Page 2350 -10 - Drive; and with the clarification that the maximum floor area shall be limited to 36,000 square feet. (Note: Commissioners Watt and Kriz were absent from the meeting.) Rezoning Application ##06-08 of Route 50 Assisted Living Facility, submitted by Bowman Consulting, to rezone 10.47 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (Business General) District, with proffers. The properties are located at the intersection of Ward Avenue and Route 50 to the east and Round Hill Road and Route 50 to the west. The properties are further identified with P.I.N.s 53-A-81, 53-A-82, 53B-3-24, and 53B-3-25 in the Back Creek Magisterial District. Action — Recommended Denial Commissioner Mohn said he would abstain from all discussion and voting on this rezoning, due to a possible conflict of interest. Deputy Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, reported this item was tabled by the Planning Commission for 45 days at their meeting of August 20, 2008 to allow time for the Commission, the staff, and the public to review revised proffers. Mr. Ruddy said the most significant change to the application is the inclusion of Parcel 53B-3-24 owned by United Bank. He said the primary purpose of this addition is to provide for sufficient area to implement the proposed Ward Avenue access road to the facility as identified on the GDP (Generalized Development Plan)_ He said the proffers for this rezoning have been crafted to apply to the five-foot area to be adjusted into the Assisted Living Facility for the United Bank; the balance of this parcel is to be retained by United Bank and would not be subject to the proffers. Mr. Ruddy said the next significant modification is the clarification that the land use for this property shall be only for an assisted living care facility of up to 75,000 square feet. All other B2 uses shall not be permitted on this site. Mr. Ruddy said the applicant has included an exhibit which would guide the architectural elevations of the buildings construction and, in addition, he has broadened the potential use of the $25,000 transportation proffer to the general vicinity of the project, rather than directly to a speck improvement. Mr_ Ruddy continued, stating that in addition to those concerns previously identified in the staff report, several concerns remain regarding the trigger points in the proffer statement, including the timing of the $25,000 transportation contribution, the timing of the site improvements, and the sunset clause for the dedication of right-of-way to the rear of the property for the Round Hill Road extension. Mr. Ruddy said the importance of this future road connection, dedication of the necessary right-of-way, and potential construction should continue to be stressed. He added that the proposed entrance onto Route 50 has been modified, but has not been removed at this time. Mr. Thomas (Ty) M. Lawson of Lawson & Silek was representing the applicant. Mr. Lawson reviewed the revised proffers and answered questions from the Commission. Commissioner Manuel pointed out the current deed indicates that Darla Poe Funkhouser and Sharon Poe own one-quarter interest; he said if someone else owns 50 percent, they need to be a part of the proffer statement. Mr. Lawson said there are two deeds and two daughters; he said Mr. Poe confirmed he gifted two quarters in December of one year and the other two quarters in the next calendar year. Mr. Lawson said they have prepared a confirn-ung deed which clarifies for the record that Mr. Poe did, in fact, gift one half in one calendar year and the other half in the other year, thereby conveying his 100 percent interest. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2351 Conunissioner Unger asked Mr. Lawson to provide further explanation regarding the entrance on Route 50. Commissioner Unger was opposed to regular vehicular traffic exiting here for safety reasons. Commissioner Unger asked the applicant if there was some other access point Allegheny Power Company could use because of their infreauent use. Mr. Lawson said the applicant has agreed to erect signage to the effect that patrons/visitors are not permitted to exit at this iocation; however, it will allow Allegheny Power Company trucks to exit here. Mr. Lawson commented that it was not a very attractive right -out for vehicles because there is an immediate traffic signal; he said the better route of least resistance is to go down Ward Avenue because there is a traffic signal that will allow vehicles to go west or make a right turn on red. Commissioner Unger also had questions regarding the sunset clause within the proffer statement and why the applicant thought it was necessary. Mr. Lawson replied that someone needs to take over the property after a period of time. Mr. Lawson said they were not committed to the ten-year time frame; the comment they received was that five years was too short and so they extended it to ten years. Mr_ Lawson said if the Commission would like to recommend something else, the applicant is amenable to that. He believed everyone would agree there needed to be some period of time beyond which someone has got to take over the responsibility for the road. Conunissioner Oates suggested alternative language for the Sunset clause. He suggested the applicant ask the County to relinquish their rights to the road, if it ends up in another location; he also suggested that the applicant let the County decide on the time frame for the sunset. Commissioner Oates did not think the signs proposed by the applicant would be effective in keeping motorists from exiting on Route 50; he suggested the applicant install a gate with an Allegheny Power Company lock to restrict access. Mr. Lawson had concerns about installing a gate because it would restrict an access not currently restricted; he did not believe the court would allow it. Commissioner Oates disagreed, especially since this was rural property and the owner could at any time put cattle on the land. Commissioner Oates didn't see how Allegheny Power could prohibit a gate as long as they have a key to the gate and can access it. Chairman Wilmot called for public comments; however, no one came forward to speak. Commissioners asked for the staff's comments regarding the gate and commercial entrance. Mr. Ruddy believed a whole new commercial entrance was probably more than what was needed here, merely to accommodate an existing easement and occasional use by Allegheny Power; he thought a gate would be problematic with a commercial entrance. He said some other mechanism would be more appropriate, such as curbing and a travel way to ensure that the circulation of the site and facility could occur, while stili maintaining access for the power company and others who may have a right-of-way through the site and Ward Avenue. Mr. Ruddy felt the money would be much better spent by putting transportation in place that improves the County's transportation plan in the area of Ward Avenue and the road to the rear. Commissioner Thomas stated it wasn't the applicant's idea to install the commercial entrance, but it was a requirement of VDOT. Commissioner Thomas believed that because of the nature of the proposed use, it should have two entrances in and out. Mr. Ruddy interjected that any commercial entrance onto Route 50 is problematic; he said there are other ways to accomplish what's needed. He said in the long run, there will ultimately be multiple access points to this site. Commissioner Oates said he could not support another entrance onto Route 50 because it would set a precedent for future additional access points on Route 50. He commented about the successful previous rezoning for Botanical Square; he said the applicant addressed everything the Commission was looking for, plus they had proffered $150,000 on their four -acre site. Commissioner Oates said this is an eight -acre site offering $25,000; he said he didn't see this proposal mitigating the traffic impacts. Commissioner Oates said his biggest concerns were the applicant's access and traffic. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2352 Commissioner Unger agreed with Commissioner Oates and said he could not support the application because he was not in favor of vehicles exiting onto Route 50, although he didn't mind the right -in. He said the applicant may have tO dedicate another right-of-way on the property for Allegheny to exit. Commissioner Unger made a motion to recommend denial. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Oates and passed by a majority vote. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend denial of Rezoning Application #06-08 of Route 50 Assisted Living Facility, submitted by Bowman Consulting, to rezone 10.47 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (Business General) District. The majority vote was as follows: YES (REC. DENIAL): Unger, Ambrogi, Manuel, Ruckman, Oates, Wilmot NO: Thomas, Ours, Triplett, Kerr ABSTAIN: Molm (Note: Commissioners Watt and Kriz were absent from the meeting.) Conditional Use Permit 909-08 for Shenandoah Mobile Company for a commercial telecommunications facility at 1203 Redbud Road (Route 661). This property is identified with P.I.N. 55 -A -129A in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Action — Tabled for 30 Days Commissioner Oates said he would abstain from all discussion and voting on this particular application, due to a potential conflict of interest. Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, stated that the Planning Commission previously considered this conditional use permit (CUP) at their August 13, 2008 meeting. He said the Commission believed the proposed tower location was too close to a Developmentally Sensitive Area (DSA) and a Designated Virginia Byway and they were in agreement with the recommendations provided by Frederick County's Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) that the benefits, in terms of additional coverage levels, did not warrant the cost of the tower's impact on the area's view shed. The Commission also agreed with the Planning Staff's position that the proposed CUP was not in conformance with Frederick County's 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan and the impacts could not be mitigated. Mr. Cheran said the Commission informed the applicants they had not provided convincing evidence that the telecommunications facility was necessary at this proposed location. He said the Commission tabled the CUP for 45 days in order to provide time for the applicant to gather further information. Mr. Lynn Griez, the Acquisition Manager for Shentel, introduced himself and members of the Shentel team. Mr. Griez provided a presentation on why the applicant believed this site was important for seamless coverage and service performance for their Sprint Network customers. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2353 -13 - Chainnan Wilmot called for public comments and the following persons stepped forward to speak: Ms. Trudy Dixon, a resident on Redbud Road in the Stonewall Magisterial District, came forward to speak in opposition to the conditional use permit for the proposed telecommunications facility. She said there were five properties between her home and the proposed tower site and the tower will impact the view from her home. She said Shentel's in -vehicle and in -building coverage maps indicate her home has no coverage; however, she said she cei <ainly does have cell phone coverage, even within her basement. Ms. Dixon said it appeared the applicant is only providing information as it pertains to the coverage of their own arrays and not other service providers; she said while they are well within their rights to capture as much of the market as they can, they are providing incomplete information. Ms. Dixon did not believe Shentel had exhausted all possibilities for alternative sites; she said Shentel representatives did not state which sites they had investigated and why they were not acceptable. She mentioned several sites along major transportation routes she thought would be more appropriate than a new structure on a scenic byway. Ms. Dixon said she was disheartened that those responsible for making planning decisions within the County are willing to disregard rural and scenic areas in favor of providing infrastructure for development at the expense of the people who enjoy living in and driving through these open spaces. Ms. Dixon asked the Commission to preserve one of the few remaining scenic areas in this part of Frederick County and to support the HRAB's recommendation for denial. Mr. Bill Myer said he is currently building a home in Woodsmill. He said the deck on his new home will be 200 feet away from the proposed tower. Mr. Myer said he thought this additional meeting was to be about how the proposed tower was going to provide better service; however, he just heard a 45 -minute sales pitch. Mr. Myer did not believe a tower site was appropriate within an Agricultural and Forestal District and he questioned whether the Code of Virgi„ia was being violated by placing the tower within an agricultural district. Mr. Bernie Schwartzman, a resident of Redbud Road in the Stonewall Magisterial District, spoke in support of this CUP for a proposed telecommunications facility_ Mr. Schwartzman said that on Redbud Road where he lives, there is no access to DSL, there is no FIRS, or cable because he is within the agricultural district. He said the owners of the property, who could not attend this meeting, had satellite internet coverage and found it very expensive and not very reliable in inclement weather. Mr_ Schwartzman said he sometimes has coverage at one end of his house, but not at another area. He said he agreed with all of the issues raised by the Shentel representative and he believed it was important for all the citizens in this area of Frederick County to have adequate internet coverage and 911 service. No one else wished to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing. Chairman Wilmot announced that the Commission was rapidly approaching the 11:00 p.m. adjournment time stipulated in the Planning Commission's Bylaws. Commissioner Ruckman expressed the following concerns: the proposed location of the telecommunications tower was within an Agricultural and Forestal District, the proposed location was not in conformance with the 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan, the impacts of the tower cannot be mitigated, and the County has higher expectations for land uses within the rural areas along Scenic Byways and within Developmentally Sensitive Areas (DSAs). Due to the 11:00 p.m. adjournment time stipulated in the Planning Commission's Bylaws, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to table CUP #09-08 of Shenandoah Mobile Company for 30 days. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Ours and was passed by a unanimous vote. Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2354 -14 - BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously table Conditional Use Pen -nit 909-08 for Shenandoah Mobile Company for a commercial telecommunications facility at 1203 Redbud Road (Route 66 1) for 30 days. (Commissioner Oates abstained from voting; Conunissioners Watt and Kriz were absent from the meeting.) ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Commissioner Ours and seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. by a unanimous vote_ Respectfully submitted, June M. Wilmot, Chairman Eric R. Lawrence, Secretary �j% Frederick County Planning Commission Minutes of October 1, 2008 Page 2355 • • J REZONING APPLICATION #04-08 RED HAWK ESTATES Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: November 3, 2008 Staff Contact: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP, Deputy Planning Director PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE FOR THE 11/19/08 MEETING: On November 3, 2008 a letter dated October 30, 2008 was received from the Applicant which requested that the rezoning application be scheduled for an indefinite period. As the Commission is aware, this Application was tabled for 45 days by the Planning Commission at your August 6, 2008 meeting following a failed motion to deny this rezoning request. Subsequently, the Applicant, in a letter dated August 29, 2008 requested that this application be tabled until the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2008. The Planning Commission, at your September 17, 2008 meeting endorsed the Applicant's request which brings us to the November 19, 2008 meeting. Pursuant to the Commission's Bylaws, it is Staffs and the County Attorney's opinion that it is necessary for the Commission to take action upon this rezoning request at this time. The Commission first tabled the request pursuant to Article 8-3-9-1 of the Commission's bylaws, and then pursuant to Article 8-3-9-2 of your Bylaws the Commission acted upon the Applicant's request to table their application. This latest request for an indefinite tabling of the Application is unfortunate. It would appear as though there has been ample opportunity for the Applicant to present the Planning Commission with a thorough and complete application. This application was first presented to the County for review in early 2005. The Application was submitted to the County on October 10, 2006. Since that time the Applicant bad been working to provide the Commission with as complete of an application as possible. The result of this effort was presented at your August 6, 2008 meeting. Staff has not been provided any further changes to this Application since your August 6, 2008 meeting. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR 11/19/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: It is necessary for the Commission to take action upon this rezoning request at this time. While the property is located in the UDA, many of the impacts associated with this rezoning request have not been mitigated by the Applicant. In particular, the impact to the adjacent Sheriff's shooting range facility. In addition, the transportation impacts associated with this request are not fully addressed, and the proffered transportation improvements aimed at mitigating the impacts are not sufficient to mitigate the anticipated impacts. Transportation improvements have not been provided in the same scale as the proposed development. Transportation issues remain a primary concern for the Commission. Of particular concern is the lack of agreement with the adjoining property owners to provide for a Channing Drive Connection and access to Route 50. HARRISON & OHNSTON, PLC 21 South Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 P.O_ Box 809 Winchester, Virginia 22604 Telephone 540.667.1266 October 30, 2008 VIA ENIAIL Mr. Michael T. Ruddy Deputy Director The Department of Planning and Development 107 North Kent Street, 2nd Floor Winchester, VA 22601 In Re: Red Hawk Estates Rezoning Application 904-08 Dear Mike: Stephen L. Pettier, Jr. Facsimile 540.667.1312 pettier@hanison johnston.com Mobile 540.664.5134 As you know, the Planning Commission, on its own motion, tabled consideration of the above referenced application at its August 6, 2008 meeting. By letter dated August 28, 2008, I, on behalf of my client, Turner Enterprises, LLC requested that the period during which the Planning Commission tabled the application be extended to November 19, 2008 to allow time for Turner Enterprises, LLC and Arcadia Development Company to elaborate on a number of items relating to the agreement between them for the construction ofproposed Channing Drive by Turner Enterprises, LLC on the Arcadia property. The Planning Commission graciously extended the tabling until November 19, 2008, and my client appreciates this. The discussions between Turner Enterprises, LLC and Arcadia have evolved considerably, however, they are not yet finalized. Accordingly, please consider this letter to be the request of Turner Enterprises, LLC to table the above referenced rezoning application currently scheduled for November 19, 2008 for an indefinite period. Turner Enterprises, LLC hereby waives the requirement that the Planning Commission review its application within ninety (90) days as required by the Frederick County zoning ordinance, § 165-10 of the Frederick County Code. Thank you for your courtesy and attention to my client's request. With kind regards, I am Vere truly L. Pettler„ lTr. SM'/1'nag Enclosures cc: Turner Enterprises, LLC John Lewis, Painter -Lewis Barry Carpenter, Sympoetica, LLC Mike Ruddy From: Grillo, Maureen [maureen(§harrison johnston.com] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 4:55 PM To: Mike Ruddy Cc: J. Barry Carpenter; John Lewis; Pettier, Steve Subject: Red Hawk Estate Attachments: Letter to Mike Ruddy Re Red Hawk 081030.i)df Attached is a letter from Mr. Pettler in the above -referenced matter. Regards, Maureen A. Grillo Executive Assistant to Stephen L. Pettler, Jr. Harrison & Johnston, PLC Telephone: 540.667.1266 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message from the law office of Harrison & Johnston, PLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of ibis e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Rezoning 404-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 2 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 application. it may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved issues concerning this application are noted by staff where relevant throughout this staff report. Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 08/06/08 Recommended 45 day tabling (PC) Planning Commission: 09/17/08 Recommended tabling to 11/19/08 (Applicant's Request) 11/19/08 Pending Board of Supervisors: 12/10/08 Pending PROPOSAL: To rezone 85.3 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District, with proffers. LOCATION: The properties are located north and south of Sulphur Spring Road (Route 656) and east of Greenwood Road (Route 655). MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Shawnee PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 65-A-86, 65 -A -86B, 65 -A -98,65-A-102 and 65 -A -102A PROPERTY ZONING: RA (Rural Areas) PRESENT USE: Residential and vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: North: RA (Rural Areas) South: B2 (Business General) East: RA (Rural Areas) West: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential/Agricultural Use: Vacant Use: Residential/Agricultural Use: Residential/Agricultural/ Frederick County PROPOSED USES: Up to 69 Single Family Homes and 170 Townhomes Rezoning 404-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 3 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Department of Transportation: The documentation within the application to rezone this property appears to have significant measurable impact on Routes 655, 656 and 50. These routes are the VDOT roadways which have been considered as the access to the property referenced. VDOT is NOT satisfied that the transportation proffers offered in the Red Hawk Estates Rezoning Application dated January 15, 2008 addresses transportation concerns associated with this request. VDOT offers the following comments: 1. The applicant has increased the financial contribution from $60,000 to $150,000 for potential off-site improvements along Sulphur Spring Road. While the increase is welcomed, it is far less (approximately $625 per unit) than many of the recent rezonings have provided. 2. The residence lots noted along existing Greenwood Road should not be constructed until such time as Greenwood Road thru traffic has been relocated to future Channing Drive as shown on the County's Eastern Road Plan. The existing roadway lacks sufficient sight distance to safely allow for ingress and egress to these residential sites. 3. VDOT suggests that the applicant look at the possibility of accessing the Town House portion of the development via Route 50 and the Arcadia parcel adjacent to the proposed development vs. constructing a crossing of the Sulphur Spring stream. VDOT is willing to meet with the applicant to review the above comments. Before development, this office will require a complete set of construction plans detailing entrance designs, drainage features, and traffic flow data from the I.T.E. Trip Generation Manual Seventh Edition for review. VDOT reserves the right to comment on all right-of-way needs, including right-of-way dedications, traffic signalization, and off-site roadway improvements and drainage. Any work performed on the State's right-of-way must be covered under a land use permit. This permit is issued by this office and requires an inspection fee and surety bond coverage. Fire Marshall: Plan approval recommended. Greenwood Vol. Fire & Rescue Co.: Needs to be some sort of guarantee as to not having full road closure for any period of time. Department of Inspections: No comments Department of Public Works: See attached. Frederick -Winchester Service Authority: No comments regarding changes, except those comments put forth on April 11, 2006 letter regarding water and sewer usage. 4/11/2006 - There are no flow projections given for water and sewer usage. The plan seems to indicate there are 232 dwelling units, which could be equated to around 50,000 gallons a day. The developer should verify water and sewer usage. Sanitation Authority Department: We should have sufficient sewer and water capacity to serve the development. Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 4 Department of Parks & Recreation: The proffer statement, as it relates to trails, open space and parks and recreational amenities, includes so many generalities and contingencies it is difficult to understand the impact of the proffer. Staff recommends the developer commit to specific offerings that are measurable today. Staff recommends the county proffer model be used in determining the impact this development will have on the capital facilities needs of the Parks and Recreation Department. Furthermore, the construction of the trails should be completed by the development and in accordance with the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan, with no reduction in the cash proffer for Parks and Recreation capital facility development. The 100% hard surface trail system, on public easements, should then be turned over to the HOA. All trails should meet Frederick County Standards. Staff also recommends that more specific benchmarks be used when identifying when the development of amenities will be completed. Plan appears to provide the appropriate amount of usable open space, Plan should include a trails summary outlining locations, costs, typical sections, schedule for development and how, and by whom, trails will be maintained. Developer should determine whether all conditions necessary for the inclusion of the bicycle trail can be met and then complete the proffer accordingly. Construction of the trail system should take place as Red Hawk Estates is being developed. The schedule for trail construction should not be based on development of adjoining parcels. The area to be dedicated as community open space should be more clearly defined. The developer should provide a more concrete proposal pertaining to the offer of obtaining the "Community Wildlife Designation". It is not clear to staff if the information pertaining to Parks and Recreation in section 9 of this report constitutes an offer by the developer to include these amenities within this development. Health Department: The Health Dept. has no objection if public water and sewer are provided, and existing sewage disposal systems and water supplies are not affected. All required setbacks to the above must be maintained. Winchester Regional Airport: After review of the revised proffer for Red Hawk Estates for proposed residential performance, we did not see anything addressing our prior comment made in 2006 as follows: "The proposed site does lie within airspace of the Winchester Regional Airport and is in close proximity to the northeastern edge of the Airport Support Area. In order to protect growth and future operations of the Winchester Airport, residential occupants should be provided with disclosure statements about the close proximity of the site to the Airport and the possibility of experiencing noise from over flights of aircraft arriving to and departing from the Winchester Regional Airport." The center of the proposed residential development portion of the project with 239 residential units is less than 6,000 feet from the centerline of the runway at the Winchester Regional Airport. With twenty-four operations, jet traffic has steadily increased over the past several years and continues to grow with owners of larger jet aircraft housing their jets at Winchester. We are not opposing the rezoning request but we do feel it is important to protect the operations of the airport and request you include our request to make know to fixture homeowners that they are in close proximity to a regional airport through a disclosure statement and/or a covenant in their deed. Frederick County Public Schools: We offer the following comments: 1. The cumulative impact of this project and other projects in various stages of development in eastern Frederick County will necessitate future construction of new schools and support facilities to accommodate increased student enrollment. We estimate that the 71 single family detached units and the 166 single family attached Rezoning 904-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 5 units that this development will contain will house 28 high school students, 25 middle school students and 49 elementary school students. in order to properly serve these 102 students, Frederick County Public Schools will outlay $3,583,000 in capital expenditures and $1,042,000 annually in operating costs. 2. The cash proffers for school construction total $3,463,000. This would defray most but not all of the resultant capital costs noted above. 3. The current intersection of Greenwood Road and Sulphur Spring Road is in an awkward and unsafe arrangement for school buses. Buses turning right momentarily block both lanes of traffic. Based on the Conceptual Plan contained in the Impact Analysis Statement, potentially two additional buses (one elementary and one middle/high) would travel through this intersection. Improvements to Greenwood Road and extension of Channing Drive per the Eastern Road Plan would improve safe transportation of students. We note the proffered dedication of right-of-way for the relocation of Greenwood Road and the extension of Channing Drive and the proffered construction of a portion of Channing Drive. Unfortunately, relocating Greenwood Road and connecting it to Channing Drive will occur at a later date as neighboring parcels develop. 4. Please note there are two different Conceptual plans and two different Generalized Development plans in the packet submitted to us. Frederick County Public Schools is concerned about all land development applications. Both capital expenditures and annual operating costs are significantly increased by each approved residential development. Historic Resources Advisory Board: see attached Attorney Comments: see attached. Blue Ridge Forestry Consultants: No changes have been made with the application that will impact the future productivity, aesthetic or wildlife qualities of the forested acreage. Planning Department: Planning & Zoning: 1) Site History The original Frederick County zoning map (U.S.G.S. Stephenson Quadrangle) identifies the subject parcels as being zoned A-2 (Agricultural General). The County's agricultural zoning districts were subsequently combined to form the RA (Rural Areas) District upon adoption of an amendment to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance on May 10, 1989. The corresponding revision of the zoning map resulted in the re -mapping of the subject property and all other A-1 and A-2 zoned land to the RA District. 2) Comprehensive Policy Plan The Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan is an official public document that serves as the community's guide for making decisions regarding development, preservation, public facilities and other key components of community life. The primary goal of this plan is to protect and improve the living environment within Frederick County. It is in essence a composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County. Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 6 [Comprehensive Policy Plan, p. I-]] Land Use The properties are located in the UDA and the SWSA. The Comprehensive Plan's Eastern Frederick County Long Range Land Use Plan provides no specific guidance as to the future land use designations in this area. The use of adjacent land is a significant consideration in the evaluation of the appropriate future land use of this area. The properly is in the vicinity of the Frederick County Landfill, the old Frederick County landfill which is currently being utilized by the Sherriff's Office, existing industrial businesses, property currently zoned B2, Business General, and scattered existing residential uses on individual health systems. It is recognized that the property is within the UDA; however, the proposed residential request should be carefully evaluated to ensure it is consistent with current or planned land uses in this area. The application should be reviewed based upon the current Comprehensive Plan. It is recognized that through the UDA Study this area was preliminarily identified as an opportune area for additional commercial and industrial land uses, and potentially a location for future recognition as an urban center. However, this is not presently a part of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the consideration of land uses supportive of the operations of the Frederick County Landfill and the Frederick County Sheriff who operates an outdoor shooting range on the property to the west of this site should continue to be a high priority. Transportation The County's Eastern Road Plan in the vicinity of this project identifies improvements to Greenwood Road and the extension of Channing Drive. Both are identified as major collector roads. It is anticipated that the intersection of these two roads and Sulphur Springs Road would occur in the immediate vicinity of this property. A solution to the convergence of these three roads should be identified and addressed in conjunction with this rezoning application. Subsequent planning efforts have elevated the improvement of Sulphur Springs Road to the top of the County's secondary Road Improvement Project list. VDOT is currently in the design phase for this project. This rezoning application should recognize the future improvements to Sulphur Springs Road. In addition, the alignment of Channing Drive through this project to Route 50 in the vicinity of Independence Drive has been reinforced through the eastern road plan. The construction of Channing Drive in this location was also recognized in the rezoning of the adjacent property to the Southeast in rezoning #06-90 of Kathryn M. Perry. This property is currently owned by Acadia. This old rezoning application proffered the construction of a four lane divided road through their property in support of their commercial rezoning. Site Access and desi n. The Application is generally divided into two sections by Sulphur Springs Road. Access to the property to the north is via Greenwood Road and access to the southern property is indirectly to Route 50. Additional access to the southern property is via improved Brimstone Lane. It is Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 7 important to recognize that there are several properties located internal to the properties requested to be rezoned. A Generalized Development Plan further identifies the site access and design. 3) Site Suitability/Environment The properties are bisected by Sulphur Springs Run and its associated floodplain. This is key feature that has been addressed in the application. The property also contains several smaller tributaries that bisect the development area. In addition, several wetlands exist on the site. Other features of the property include areas of steep slopes and mature woodlands which should be a greater consideration with this request. 4) PotentialIm.nacts A. Transportation Traffic Im act Anal sis. The TlA prepared for this application does not effectively evaluate the transportation program proffered by the Applicant. However, it should be recognized that the modifications to the application and proffer statement more accurately depict the transportation network envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan. The limited value of the conclusions of the TIA should be recognized. Trans ortation Pro am. The Applicant's transportation program is highlighted on the accompanying Generalized Development Plan and is further summarized as follows: • The dedication of right-of-way for the relocation of Greenwood Road and Channing Drive over their property. • A commitment not to construct houses on Greenwood Road until such time Greenwood Road is relocated to Channing Drive. • A contribution in the amount of $180,000 for the construction of a traffic signal or other transportation improvement. • The construction of a four lane divided section of Channing Drive across their property. • The construction of a two lane roadway across the adjacent Arcadia Development Company property to connect with Route 50. • Pedestrian improvements in association with the transportation improvements. Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 8 Several alternative trigger mechanisms are proposed in implementation of the Applicant's proffer Statement. Many of these are less than desirable and should be more specific. It is Staffs intent to ensure a Proffer Statement that can be effectively administered in the future. Additional comments from Mr. John Bishop, Frederick County Transportation Planner are summarized as follows. 1. The transportation proffers as written have no time triggers. 2. Arcadia is committed to building two lanes to Route 50. If Red Hawk takes on that responsibility instead of building an additional two lanes, what has the County gained? You cannot offset your impact by offsetting someone else's impact instead. 3. Given item two, the signal proffer amount seems insufficient to offset the impacts of Red Hawk. 4. The signal proffer, as currently worded, is too restrictive and would be better if there was an option to use the cash in the general area. 5. It may be worth pointing out that it will be appropriate to cul de sac Greenwood Road upon the implementation of the new connection with Channing Dr. C. Community Facilities The development of this site will have an impact on community facilities and services. The application recognizes these impacts. However, the latest version of the County's Development Impact Model should be used to ensure that these impacts are accurately mitigated. As noted previously, this project may have an impact on adjacent County owned facilities; the old Frederick County Landfill which is currently home to the Frederick County Sherrill s impound lot and outdoor Shooting Range, and potentially to the existing Frederick County Landfill. The impact to the existing residential land uses internal to this project should continue to be recognized. 5) Proffer Statement — Dated May 1, 2008, Revised July 14, 2008 A) Generalized Development Plan The Applicant has proffered a generalized Development Plan which identifies access, areas of residential land use, types of residences, and area of open space preservation. B) Land Use The property shall contain a maximum of 240 residential units with no more than 69 single family detached units and no more than 170 single family attached residential units. It should be clarified that no multifamily units will be developed on this site. Rezoning 404-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 9 The application provides for approximately 32.5 acres of open space. C) Transportation The dedication of right of way for the relocation of Greenwood Road and Channing Drive over their property. A commitment not to construct houses on Greenwood Road until such time Greenwood Road is relocated to Channing Drive. A contribution in the amount of $180,000 for the construction of a traffic signal or other transportation improvement. The construction of a four lane divided section of Channing Drive across their property. The construction of a two lane roadway across the adjacent Arcadia Development Company property to connect with Route 50_ Pedestrian improvements in association with the transportation improvements. C) Communi Facilities The Applicant has provided monetary contributions to offset the impacts to community facilities. This item should be updated to reflect the current impact model and should not include any credit calculations such as proposed for Parks and Recreation. With regards to Public Safety, the Applicant has proffered a monetary contribution up to $650,000 toward the construction of a new indoor shooting range. This proffer should indicate the impact that placing a residential development adjacent to one of the few remaining outdoor shooting ranges would have on the operation of the range. A proffered contribution towards the construction of a new facility appears to be wholly inadequate. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR 08/06/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: While the property is located in the UDA, the residential land use proposed in this rezoning should be carefully evaluated in consideration of the surrounding land uses. Many of the impacts associated with this rezoning request have not been mitigated by the Applicant. In particular, the impact to the adjacent Sheriff's shooting range facility. In addition, the transportation impacts associated with this request and the proffered transportation improvements aimed at mitigating the impacts may not be sufficient. Transportation improvements do not appear to have been provided in the same scale as the proposed development. Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 10 PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND ACTION OF THE 9810-6108 MEETING: One citizen spoke during the public comment portion of the hearing. This citizen, a resident along Greenwood Road, was concerned about roads and safety; he believed the priority should be focused on improving roads and constructing crossover roads between Route 7 and Route 50. Transportation issues were a primary concern for the Con-u-nission. Commissioners stressed the importance of completing road infrastructure improvements before the construction of housing, especially the Channing Drive connection through the applicant's property and the adjoining Arcadia property, in order to get the traffic out to Route 50. Without a written agreement between the owners of Red Hawk Estates and the Arcadia property regarding which party was responsible for their particular transportation component, members of the Commission believed there were no guarantees the road would be completed satisfactorily. In addition, they were not comfortable with tying the completion of the road to building permits and suggested the applicant use a date for completion or coincide it with the Sulphur Springs Road improvements. Commissioners said a number of presumptions were taking place by this applicant with regard to Arcadia, particularly, when Arcadia would develop and what type of development would take place. Commissioners also commented they had trouble visualizing this project as anything other than a typical residential subdivision because it seemed to be relying on the Arcadia project for the commercial/business component of a new urbanism development. Furthermore, no improvements along Sulphur Springs Road or the intersection of Route 50 were planned by the applicant. Another issue of concern for the Commission involved the appropriateness of a residential development next to an outdoor shooting range and the need for a disclosure to future home buyers. The monetary contribution by the applicant towards a new indoor facility appeared to be wholly inadequate. Commission members believed it was premature to send this application to the Board of Supervisors because so many of the underlying critical components of this project were not yet solidly in place. Members of the applicant's design and engineering team provided comments. A representative from VDOT, the Deputy Director -Transportation, and the Planning Staff were available to answer questions and to provide analysis. A motion was made and seconded to recommend denial of the rezoning; however, the motion was defeated by a majority vote. A new motion was made and seconded to table the rezoning for 45 days to allow the applicant additional time to coordinate with representatives of the Arcadia project and to work on the issues raised. This motion was passed by the following majority vote: YES (TO TABLE): Unger, Watt, Ambrogi, Wilmot, Thomas, Ours, Kriz, Mohn NO: Manuel, Oates (Note: Commissioners Ruckman, Triplett, and Kerr were absent from the meeting.) PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE FOR THE 11/19/08 MEETING: On November 3, 2008 a letter dated October 30, 2008 was received from the Applicant which requested that the rezoning application be scheduled for an indefinite period. Rezoning #04-08 — Red Hawk Estates November 3, 2008 Page 11 As the Commission is aware, this Application was tabled for 45 days by the Planning Commission at your August 6, 2008 meeting following a failed motion to deny this rezoning request. Subsequently, the Applicant, in a letter dated August 29, 2008 requested that this application be tabled until the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2008. The Planning Commission, at your September 17, 2008 meeting endorsed the Applicant's request which brings us to the November 19, 2008 meeting. Pursuant to the Commission's Bylaws, it is Staff's and the County Attorney's opinion that it is necessary for the Commission to take action upon this rezoning request at this time. The Commission first tabled the request pursuant to Article 8-3-9-1 of the Commission's bylaws, and then pursuant to Article 8-3-9-2 of your Bylaws the Commission acted upon the Applicant's request to table their application. This latest request for an indefinite tabling of the Application is unfortunate. It would appear as though there has been ample opportunity for the Applicant to present the Planning Commission with a thorough and complete application. This application was first presented to the County for review in early 2005. The Application was submitted to the County on October 10, 2006. Since that time the Applicant had been working to provide the Commission with as complete of an application as possible. The result of this effort was presented at your August 6, 2008 meeting. Staff has not been provided any further changes to this Application since your August 6, 2008 meeting. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR 11/19/08 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: It is necessary for the Commission to take action upon this rezoning request at this time. While the property is located in the UDA, many of the impacts associated with this rezoning request have not been mitigated by the Applicant. In particular, the impact to the adjacent Sheriff's shooting range facility. In addition, the transportation impacts associated with this request are not fully addressed, and the proffered transportation improvements aimed at mitigating the impacts are not sufficient to mitigate the anticipated impacts. Transportation improvements have not been provided in the same scale as the proposed development. Transportation issues remain a primary concern for the Commission. Of particular concern is the lack of agreement with the adjoining property owners to provide for a Channing Drive Connection and access to Route 50. Following the requirement for a public hearing, a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors concerning this rezoning application would be appropriate. The applicant should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission. MEMORANDUM UM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development RE: Rezoning Application RZ#04-08, Red Hawk Estates DATE: September 2, 2008 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 The Applicant for this rezoning application has requested that the application remain tabled until the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2008, or until the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting which may occur after that date. Please see the attached letter. As you will recall, the Planning Commission at your August 6, 2008 meeting and following the Public Hearing, tabled the rezoning request for 45 days to allow the applicant additional time to coordinate with representatives of the Arcadia project and to work on the issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting. This Rezoning Application was scheduled to return to the Commission at this meeting, September 17, 2008. This request from the Applicant would satisfy the Planning Commission Bylaw which states that the applicant shall be permitted to request that an agenda item be tabled from a scheduled Planning Commission one time. It is up to the Planning Commission to determine if it is appropriate to satisfy the request of the Applicant. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. MTR/bad Attachments 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 HARRISON &JOHNSTON) PLC 21 ,,,ouin I.nudmw Suet 1% wchcslrr, virg-ima 22601 p.0, Box 809 Winchester, Virginia 22604 T.lephone 540.66T 1266 August 29, 2008 VIA E11IML Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director Frederick County Department of Planning & Development 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 mruddy(ii�co_firederick.va.us In Re: Red Hawk Estates Rezoning Application 404-08 Dear Mike: Stephen L. Pettler, Jr_ Facsimile 540.667.1312 petfler'.c?_harrison johnston.eom Mobile 5.40.664.5134 On behalf of my client, Turner Enterprises, LLC, I request that the above referenced rezoning application remain tabled until the rianni ng Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2008, or until the next scheduled Planning Commission which may occur after that date. The applicant has made a number of revisions to the proposed proffer statement and is in the process of discussions with Arcadia Development Company to finalize the agreement to permit Turner Enterprises to construct proposed Channing Drive across the Arcadia Development Company parcel to connect Red Hawk Estates to Route 50. Turner Enterprises and Arcadia Development Company met yesterday, August 28, 2008, and due to a numiber of site planning and engineering issues which must be addressed by each parties' respective engineers, they have determined they can come to a final agreement to be submitted to the Planning Commission ifthe application is continued until late November. Accordingly, this letter serves as that request. If I can provide any f irthcr information or assistance vvith regard to this application and the continuance of its being tabled; please do not hesitate to contact me. With best regards, I am F ;r Veriviruly yours— J Stet L. Pettkf , Jr. S �.P Jsp cc: i 1:x-1 e E-me-pnsit,s,1,1 r, Mik- Ruddy From: Sheriff Robert Williamson [rwilliam@co.frederick.va.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:38 PM To: mruddy@co.frederick.va.us Cc: pettier@harrison johnston.com Subject: Proffer statement for Red Hawk Subdivision Dear Mr. Ruddy, I have reviewed the proffer statement for Red Hawk Subdivision as it pertains to the relocation of the existing Frederick County Sheriffs Office Range and Impound Lot. The proffer for the range of $650,000.00 is by no means sufficient to construct an indoor shooting range. However, it should be noted that the County's investment, in the current, range is significantly less than the proffer offer. It is noted in the proffer statement that this is one of the last outdoor ranges in Virginia. I'm not certain that this is accurate but the current trend is to build indoor ranges. With the growth that Frederick County has experienced, my staff has been for sometime discussing the need to look into the feasibility of replacing the current range with an indoor facility. This would provide some protection from civil liability as well as enhance training opportunities for our staff. There is currently no provision, in the proffer statement, for relocating the impound lot. I'm not certain that there is a need associated with this request to relocate the impound lot. Certainly the liability issues associated with the range are not present with the Impound lot. in summary, I am not opposed to the proffer of $650,000.00 for relocation of the range provided the County is able to provide acreage for such relocation. — Sincerely, Sheriff Robert T. Williamson Frederick County Sheriffs Office 1080 Coverstone Dr. Winchester, Virginia 22602 540-662-6168 rwilliam .co.frederick.va.us TO: R. J. Turner FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director RE: Preliminary Points — Red Hawk Estates Rezoning DATE: June 14, 2006 The following points are offered regarding the Red Hawk Estates Rezoning application. Please consider them as you continue your work preparing the application for submission to Frederick County. Red Hawk Estates — PrelimiaM Rezoning Notes. General. The Comprehensive Plan's Eastern Frederick County Long Range Land Use Plan provides no specific guidance as to the future land use designations in this area. The use of adjacent land is a significant consideration in the evaluation of the appropriate future land use of this area. In the vicinity is the Frederick County Landfill, the old Frederick County landfill, existing industrial businesses, and scattered existing residential uses on individual health systems. It is difficult to consider the proposed residential request consistent with current or planned land uses in this area. The application is presently being reviewed based upon the current Comprehensive Plan. The evaluation of the Comprehensive Plan through the UDA Study preliminarily identifies this area as an opportune area for additional commercial and industrial land uses. The expansion of the commercial and industrial land uses that front and have access on Route 50 preliminarily appears to be more appropriate than the addition of residential land uses in a relatively isolated location. In addition, the consideration of a Landfill Support Area may provide guidance regarding desirable and undesirable land uses in this area. The permitted density of the project could enable @ 5.5 units per acre. The application's discussion is based on 224 units. This discrepancy should be addressed and could be incorporated into the proffer statement. The impact statement should address the potential impacts to those properties internal and adjacent to those for which this rezoning is being requested. Particular consideration should be given to any operational impacts that may result on the longstanding industrial use to the south. Transportation. The County's Eastern Road Plan in the vicinity of this project identifies improvements to Greenwood Road and the extension of Channing Drive. Both are identified as major collector roads. It is anticipated that the intersection of these two roads and Sulpher Springs Road would occur in the immediate vicinity of this property. A solution to the convergence of these three roads should be identified and addressed in conjunction with this rezoning application. This rezoning application and its accompanying TIA should reflect the comprehensively planned road network and the adjacent road intersections. As presently presented, no TIA has been provided and the roads identified in the Comprehensive Plan have not been fully addressed in the application. The TIA should include an intersection analysis of the adjacent road system. The scope of which should be determined in conjunction with VDOT. The TIA should be based on the worst case scenario instead of the current approach which is based on an intensity less than that which would be permitted by the fixture zoning (5.5 units per acre / 2.3 units per acre).A proffered commitment to the number of units could assist in the clarification of the impacts identified in a TIA. The desired typical section for a major collector road should be addressed and incorporated into this application. The location of Route 37 in the vicinity of this project should be included in the exhibits accompanying this application. Other. Preservation of riparian areas and buffers should be accomplished within the GDP and proffers. In particular, along the areas designated with a floodplain. Low Impact Development techniques should be identified and integrated into the application and Proffer Statement. The wetlands should be identified up front and mitigation techniques incorporated into the application. The areas of woodlands should be evaluated on the nature of the woodlands, not on the commercial value of the woodlands. Consideration of the description of woodlands in County planning documents and ordinances may be more appropriate. Provide an enhanced analvsi_s of the water and sewer impacts associated with this request. This should include capacity analysis of the facilities that would be impacted by this rezoning request. Provide an enhanced analysis of the solid waste impacts associated with this request. This should include capacity analysis of the landfill and convenience site facilities that would be impacted by this rezoning request. Impacts to community facilities should be evaluated using the County's Development Impact Model rather than the old Fiscal Impact Model. Mitigation of the impacts should be considered further. The proffer statement should be in the appropriate legal form. It should be specific in nature, not descriptive. It should not include speculative offers but should include commitments and mechanisms to ensure the commitments will be met in an appropriate time frame. A Generalized Development Plan should be utilized and incorporated into the proffer statement to better describe the scope of the application. Provide a plat of rezoning that includes a metes and bounds description of the properties for which the rezoning is being requested. Please provide an executed Limited Power of Attorney Form with the application. I August 29, 2006 Mr. R. J. Turner Turner Enterprises, LLC 2971 Valley Avenue Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Red Hawk Estates, Rezoning Application Frederick County, Virginia Dear Mr. Turner: COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Public Works 540/665-5643 FAX: 540/678-0682 We have completed our review of the proposed rezoning request for Red Hawk Estates dated August 16, 2006, and offer the following comments: Refer to A. Site Suitability, Page 2 of 12: The narrative indicates that development of the Site will include connecting to current water and sewer through the Pcrny parcel ofa 7ld (Tax Map #64-A-158). Indicate if these connections will occur within an existing easement or if a new easement agreement will be required. If the latter condition will be necessary, provide a copy of the agreement with the submission of the master development plan. 2. Refer to B. Surrounding Properties, Page 4 of 12: The discussion indicates that the proposed development on the south side of Sulphur Spring Road abuts the former (closed out) Frederick County Landfill. This closed out landfill comprises approximately 40 acres, not 25 acres as referenced. The discussion also indicates that the current uses of the closed out landfill property are compatible with the proposed development. Indicate how an outdoor shooting range and an impound lot are compatible with a high density residential development. The discussion indicates that the Perry Engineering Company, Inc. has moved their powder magazine and plans to move other operations to another location. Indicate what other operations they plan to relocate. Refer to the Generalized Development Plan, Page 5 of 12: The proposed generalized 107 North dent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Red Hawk Rezoning Application Comments Page 2 August 29, 2006 development plan shows a realignment of Greenwood Road crossing through the landfill property plus bisecting the Perry property. Indicate if the owners of the Perry property have been consulted about this proposed realignment considering that it bisects their shop and part of their office building. Also, the proposed road alignment cannot be constructed over the closed out landfill unless the affected area is remediated in accordance with the Department of Environmental Quality's (D.E.Q.) requirements. This remediation would be very expensive. Likewise, any inter -parcel connectors crossing the landfill property would require remediation. Therefore, we recommend that any interparcel connectors except access drives to the impound area and other outparcels be removed from the development plan. 4. Refer to the Conceptual Plan, Page 7 of 12: The above comments made for the Generalized Development Plan also apply to the Conceptual Plan. Refer to the Tabulation Summary on Page 8 of 12: The number of residential dwellings, 71 single family and 166 townhouses, conflicts with the numbers included in the rezoning application, paragraph 11. Correct this discrepancy. 6- Rr er to C. Sewage Conveyance and D. Water Supply, Page 9 of 12: Defer to comment number one to clarify the easement issue through the Perry property. Refer to F. Drainage, Page 10 of 12: The discussion references Exhibit 4 for drainage and topographical information. Exhibit 4 illustrates the existing topography. However, there is no reference or delineation of drainage features. In fact, the contours are not labeled for future reference. Refer to F. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities: Determine the impact on solid waste facilities by calculating the anticipated solid waste generated by the proposed development. Also, indicate that the collection of solid waste will be provided by private hauler as indicated in the proffer statement (paragraph 12.2). 9. Refer to H. Community Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Page 11 of 12: The projected capital cost for public park facilities, $281,846, doe not match the amount shown in the table under I. Other Impacts, $446,150. Correct this discrepancy. Clarify the reference to Proffer Statement number seven. Proffer statement number seven references school impacts, not parks and recreational facilities. 10. Refer to the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), Page 2: Indicate why traffic counts were not Red Hawk Rezoning Application Comments Page 3 August 29, 2006 included in the TIA at the intersection of Sulphur spring Road and Landfill Road. 11. Refer to Offer to Frederick County to Purchase Closed out Landfill: Previous offers to purchase the approximate 40 acre parcel of closed out landfill property have beer. rejected because the offer did not adequately relieve Frederick County from future liability. The new offer dated March 4, 2005, still does not indemnify Frederick County from future liability. The only way Frederick County can be indemnified from future liability is if the purchaser guarantees that the closed out will be remediated to the satisfaction of the D.E.Q. Also, the purchase offer indicates that the purchaser will pay an amount of $350,000 toward the construction of a new shooting facility. This offer conflicts with the proffered amount of $650,000 for the construction of an indoor shooting range. 12. Refer to the Arcadia Development Plan: This plan indicates residential development when the actual approved use is B-2 as indicated in the impact analysis, paragraph B. Surrounding Properties, Page 4 of 12. This plan should be corrected or deleted from the application package. I can be reached at 722-8214 if you should have any questions regarding the above comments. Sincerely, tHarvetytrawsnyder, Jr., P.E. Director of Public Works HES/rls cc: Planning and Development file CAProgram FilesMordPerfect Office X3\Rhonda\TEMPCOMMENTS\REDHAWKREZCOM.wpd COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 June 12, 2006 Turner Enterprises, LLC 297.1 Valley Avenue Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Request for Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) Comments Red Hawk Estates Rezoning; PIN(S) 965-A-86, 98, 102 and 102A Dear Mr. Turner: The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) considered the above referenced rezoning proposal during their meeting of May 16, 2006. The HRAB reviewed information associated with the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey Report, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources as well as information provided by the applicant. The HRAB felt that the proffers associated with historic preservation and recognition were adequate and did not request any changes to the proposed rezoning. Thank you for the chance to comment on this application. Please call if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner II CEP/bad 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW WILBUR C. HALL (1892-1972) 7 S 307 EAST MARKET STREET 9 EAST BOSCAWEN STREET THOMAS V. MONAHAN (1924-1999) SAMUEL D. ENGLE LEESBURG, VIRGINIA WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA O. LELAND MAHAN TELEPHONE 703-777-1050 TELEPHONE 540-662-3200 ROBERT T. MITCHELL, JR. FAX 540-652-4304 JAMES A. KLENKAR E-MAIL lawyers@hallmonahan.com PLEASE REPLY TO: STEVEN F. JACKSON July 18, 2008 HAND-D7EL117ERED Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director Frederick County Department of Planning & Development 107 North Dent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Re: Red Hawk Estates (Turner Enterprises, L.L.C.) Proposed Proffer Statement Dear Mike: P. O. Box 848 WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA 22604-0848 I have reviewed the above referenced Proposed Proffer Statement dated May 1, 2008. It is my opinion that the Proffer Statement is generally in a form to meet the requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, subject to the following comments: 1. Proffer 1.1 does not seem to me to be a proffer. The Property is sought to be rezoned to the RP zoning district, and the proffer essentially says that the development shall be in conformity with the regulations of the RP zoning district. That is required in any event, and the clause at the end of the proffer, "or as may be approved by Frederick County", seems to suggest that Frederick County may approve developments that do not comply with the RP zoning district regulations. 2. In Proffer 1.2, it should be noted that the conformity with the GDP is limited to "locations for residential dwelling units, open spaces, improvements and roadways". Therefore, any other elements of the GDP, if any, would not be subject to this proffer. HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL Michael T. Ruddy, AICP July 18, 2008 Page 2 3. In Proffer 1.6, staff should note that the preservation of steep slopes is limited to slopes in excess of 50%, and that the Applicant reserves the right to install "recreational facilities" in the floodplain and steep slopes areas. 4. In Proffer 3. 1, it is not clear to whom the 20 -foot wide easement for the bicycle and pedestrian trails shall be dedicated. The use of the term "dedicate" would indicate that the easement will be conveyed to the County. With that assumption, looking at the first and last sentences of this proffer, it appears that the easement would be dedicated to the County, but with the obligation of the property owners' association to maintain the easement. If that is what is being proposed, the first sentence of proffer 3.1 should indicate that the Applicant shall dedicate "to the County" the subject easement. If the foregoing is the proposal, then changes need to be made to proffers 12.1 and 12.2, which limit the property owners' association obligation for maintenance and repair to those areas "not dedicated to the County" or "not otherwise dedicated to public use". 5. In Proffer 8.3, I would recommend changing the word "in" in the fifth line to "by" 6. The County should note the time limit of ten years in Proffer 10.3 with regard to the proffer of $650,000.00 toward the construction of an indoor shooting range. 7. Changes may be called for in Proffers 12.1 and 12.2, as noted in paragraph 4 above. 8. I would recommend the Applicant adding a proffer as 12.4, which provides as follows: "The organizational documents of the POA and all deeds of dedication or declarations recorded for the development shall HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN cox MITCHELL Michael T. Ruddy, AICP July 18, 2008 age i expressly provide that, and will be in a form so that, the POA is subject to the Property Owner's Association Act (Virginia Code §55-508, et seq.)" 9. Proffer 14.1 should include a timing factor as to when the right-of- way would be dedicated for Greenwood Road and Channing Drive. I would suggest that the dedication would occur within a specific period of time from notice by the County, perhaps 60 days. 10. I would recommend the Applicant reword the beginning of Proffer 14.3 to read as follows: "The Applicant shall contribute an amount up to $180,000.00 to the County for the cost of construction ..." 11. There should be a timing provision in § 14.4 as to the construction of Channing Drive. It is presumed that this proffer is addressed to the portion of Channing Drive located on the Applicant's Property, although that is not specifically stated in the proffer. 12. There is a significant legal question as to the enforceability of Proffer 14.5. The Applicant's proffer to construct the proposed Channing Drive on the property owned by Arcadia Development Co. is dependent upon a construction easement being granted from Arcadia Development Co. to the Applicant to go onto the property to construct the road, and further, is dependent upon Arcadia Development Co. agreeing to dedicate the road right-of-way to the County or VDOT. Arcadia Development Co. is not a signatory to this proffer statement, and even if it did join in this proffer statement for this purpose, it may not constitute legal notice to a subsequent purchaser of the Arcadia Development Co. property. It is further noted that the Applicant only represents that it has a "memorandum of understanding" with Arcadia to "agree to enter a definitive agreement". In order to make this proffer HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL Michael T. Ruddy, AICP July 18, 2008 Page 4 enforceable, the Applicant would need to have an executed declaration of restrictive covenant on the Arcadia property under which the temporary easement would be granted and the dedication agreed to be made, or, in the alternative, there would need to be a proffer to that effect on the Arcadia property. I assume that there is not a rezoning application pending for the Arcadia property, so the proffer option may not be feasible. Also, the dedication of the road right-of-way should occur before the construction of the road, not after. 13. The staff should note that while the GDP shows Sulphur Springs Road running across the Applicant's property, there are no proffers related to any improvements to or associated with Sulphur Springs Road. It should be noted that I have not reviewed the substance of the proffers as to whether the proffers are suitable and appropriate for the rezoning of this specific property, or other proffers would be appropriate, as it is my understanding that that review will be done by the staff and the Planning Commission. If there are any questions concerning the foregoing comments, please contact me. ery -uly yours, Robert T. Mitchell, Jr. RTM/glh HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL HAND DELIVERED Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director Frederick County Department of Planning & Development 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Re: Red Hawk Estates (Turner Enterprises, L.L.C.) Proposed Proffer Statement Dear Mike: PLEASE REPLY TO: P. O. Box 848 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22604-0848 I have reviewed the above -referenced Proposed Proffer Statement. It is my opinion that the Proposed Proffer Statement is generally in a form to meet the requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, subject to the following comments: 1. The last sentence of the first paragraph must be deleted. If the Board were to deny this conditional rezoning application, and the Applicant appealed that denial to the Circuit Court, and if the Circuit Court overruled the Board and remanded the matter to the Board for reconsideration, the application which would be back before the Board by virtue of the remand from the Circuit Court would be this conditional rezoning with these proffers. If the Applicant did not wish the Board to go forward with the reconsideration with these proffers, the Applicant would have to withdraw the application at that time. A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS -' ATTORNEYS AT LAW WILBUR C. HALL (1892-1972) THOMAS V. MONAHAN (1924-1999) 7 S 307 EAST MARKET STREET 9 EAST BOSCAWEN STREET SAMUEL D. ENGLE LEESBURG, VIRGINIA WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA O, LELAND MAHAN TELEPHONE 703-777•1050 TELEPHONE 540-662-3200 ROBERT T. MITCHELL, JR. FAX 540-662-4304 JAMES A. KLENKAR lawyers@hallmonahan.com STEVEN JACKSON F (E-MAIL January 29, 2007 J DENNIS J. McLoUGHLIN, JR. HAND DELIVERED Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director Frederick County Department of Planning & Development 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Re: Red Hawk Estates (Turner Enterprises, L.L.C.) Proposed Proffer Statement Dear Mike: PLEASE REPLY TO: P. O. Box 848 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22604-0848 I have reviewed the above -referenced Proposed Proffer Statement. It is my opinion that the Proposed Proffer Statement is generally in a form to meet the requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, subject to the following comments: 1. The last sentence of the first paragraph must be deleted. If the Board were to deny this conditional rezoning application, and the Applicant appealed that denial to the Circuit Court, and if the Circuit Court overruled the Board and remanded the matter to the Board for reconsideration, the application which would be back before the Board by virtue of the remand from the Circuit Court would be this conditional rezoning with these proffers. If the Applicant did not wish the Board to go forward with the reconsideration with these proffers, the Applicant would have to withdraw the application at that time. HALL, MONAHAN, ENGLE, MAHAN & MITCHELL Michael T. Ruddy January 29, 2007 Page 2 ..... 2. The Proffer Statement references a Generalized Development Plan. It should be noted that the GDP was not available to me in preparing this review. 3. In Proffer 3. 1, the dedication should be to Frederick County as the proper entity to hold title to the easement. Further, it should be noted that the construction of the trail by the Applicant is subj ect to certain contingencies, including "limitations due to terrain and construction considerations." 4. The staff should review Proffer 4 regarding low impact development techniques, to be sure that the techniques are appropriate for this development. In particular, the staff should determine the appropriateness of the proffer to install sidewalks on only one side of the street in this development which may contain 250 dwelling units. 5. The County should carefully review Proffer 10.3 regarding the proffer to construct an indoor shooting range in return for the County permanently discontinuing the use of its outdoor shooting range. The proffer provides that the location of the indoor shooting range shall be determined by the County. If this proffer is acceptable to the County, the County should undertake to designate the location promptly after any approval of the rezoning application. 6. In Proffer 15. 1, concerning the dedication of the right of way for the relocation of Greenwood Road, the staff should determine whether it is clear what is meant by the condition that the County or VDOT must "approve" the relocation within ten years. Further, the proffer should set forth when the dedication shall be made, such as within 60 days of a request by the County. 7. In Proffer 15.3, the staff should determine whether the road and roadway improvements are sufficiently identified. The proffer is to construct those improvements which are "necessitated" by the development of the property. That is a bit vague. Are the proposed improvements shown on the MDP? HALL, MONAHAN, ENG F, MAHAN & MITCHELL Michael T. Ruddy January 29, 2007 Page 3 It should be noted that I have not reviewed the substance of the proffers as to whether the proffers are suitable and appropriate for the rezoning of this specific property, or whether other proffers would be appropriate, as it is my understanding that that review will be done by the staff and the Planning Commission. If there are any questions concerning the foregoing comments, please contact me. RTM/ks BA truly yours, Robert T. Mi Red Hawk Estates ReZoning RE<Z 04 - 08 PIN: 65-A- 86, 65 a A - 8613, 65-A- 98, QAPPBoat)on - - Future Rt37 Bypass \ � e Urban Dc,clopinent Arca S WSA 0 250 500 1,000 Feet w t f , f Zoning M2 (Industrial, Qcncral District) `i BI (Business, Ncighborhoed District) 4� MH I (Mobiic Honre Coma -M) District) B3 (Bu lim, Gomral DistrisU + MS (Medical Support District) • B3 (Business, Industrial Transition District) R4 (Rcsidcntial Planned Communily District) 4W EM (Esuactirc Mmmfacmnng Dismci) '; RS tResidoutlal Recreational Community Dislric[) 4W HF (Higher Education Dislnct) `�') RA (Rural Arca District) 410 MI (Industrial. Light Distria) RP(Rcsidential Peribnnancc District) REZONING: PROPERTY: RECORD OWNER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: PROFFER DATE: PROPOSED PROFFER STATEMENT RZ# d 14 ` 09 RA to RP 85.3 Acres Tax Map Parcels 65-A-86, 65 -A -86B, 65-A-98, 65-A-102 and 65 -A -102A Turner Enterprises, L.L.C. R.J. Turner, Manager Turner Enterprises, L.L.C. Red Hawk Estates May 1, 2008, Revised July 14, 2008 The Applicant hereby proffers that the use and development of the subject property ("Property"), as identified above, shall be in strict conformance with the following conditions, which shall supersede all other proffers that may have been made prior hereto. In the event that the above referenced rezoning is not granted as applied for by the applicant ("Applicant"), these proffers shall be deemed withdrawn and shall be null and void. Further, these proffers are contingent upon final rezoning of the Property with "final rezoning" defined as that rezoning which is in effect on the day following the last day upon which the Frederick County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") decision granting the rezoning may be contested in the appropriate court. If the Board's decision is contested, and the Applicant elects not to submit development plans until such contest is resolved, the term rezoning shall include the day following entry of a final court order affirming the decision of the Board which has not been appealed, or, if appealed, the day following which the decision has been affirmed on appeal. The headings of the proffers set forth below have been prepared for convenience or reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or be taken as an interpretation of any provision of the proffers. The improvements proffered herein shall be provided at the time of development of that portion of the Property adjacent to or including the improvement or other proffered requirement unless otherwise specified herein. The term "Applicant" as referenced herein shall include within its meaning all future owners and successors in interest. The Applicant hereby proffers as follows: LAND USE 1.1 Areas of development on the Property shall be developed in conformance with the regulations of the Residential Performance ("ISP") zoning district, as set forth in the Frederick County Code. All residential development on the Property shall comply with the aforesaid regulations, or as may be approved by Frederick County. 1.2 The Property shall be developed in conformity with the Generalized Development Plan ("GDP") dated April 16, 2008 submitted herewith with regard to the locations for residential dwelling units, open spaces, improvements and roadways as generally depicted on the GDP. 1.3 Residential development on the Property shall not exceed a maximum gross density of 2.81 dwelling units per acre, or a maximum of two hundred forty (240) dwelling units on 85.3 acres. Of the maximum number of dwelling units (240), no more than sixty-nine (69) dwelling units shall be single family detached residential units, and no more than one hundred seventy (170) dwelling units shall be single family attached residential units. 1.4 The construction of residential dwelling units on the Property shall be limited to no more than fifty (50) units per calendar year. 1.5 In order to preserve the distinctive natural characteristics of the Property, the minimum amount of open space on the Property after development will be at least 32.5 acres or thirty eight percent (38%) of the Property. No more than fifty percent (50%) of this open space will be within lakes and ponds, wetlands or steep slopes. 1.6 In order to preserve the distinctive natural characteristics of the Property, the 100 - year floodplain area for Sulphur Spring Run located on the Property and all wetlands and steep slopes (exceeding fifty percent (50%) slope grade) adjacent to Sulphur Spring Run located on the Property will be preserved as "community open space" as generally depicted on the GDP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all areas of the Property on which the location of roadways or trail systems are depicted shall be specifically excluded from the terms of this proffer, and the right to install and maintain utility facilities, access rights of way and recreational facilities in and upon such areas is hereby reserved. 2. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND PLAN APPROVALS 2.1 The Property shall be developed as a single and unified development in accordance with applicable ordinances, regulations, design standards and this Proffer Statement, as approved by the Board. -2- 3. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL; LINEAR PARK 3.1 The Applicant shall construct a bicycle and pedestrian trail ten feet (10') in width, and dedicate an easement twenty feet (20') in width encompassing said trail for the purpose of creating and maintaining the area as a linear park open to the general public along the banks of Sulphur Spring Run. In addition, the Applicant shall construct a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails along the public roadways generally depicted in the GDP submitted herewith connecting all the areas of open space and all of the residential areas of the Property by a continuous network of trails. These trails shall be ten feet (10') in width, located within an easement area twenty feet (20') in width dedicated to the Property Owner's Association for the development and included as "open space" in the development. The location of the trails is to be determined by the Applicant but shall be as generally depicted on the GDP submitted herewith as the "Proposed Trail' (in the designated "Proposed Sulphur Springs Greenway") and along the public roadways depicted therein. Construction of said trails by the Applicant shall be in accordance with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan and in conformity with specifications imposed by the County. The trails shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the drawing labeled "bike trail typical" submitted herewith. The Applicant shall construct the trail in its entirety on or before the date on which the building permit for the one hundredth (100`h) unit is issued. The area of the public linear park shall be maintained as open space by the Property Owner's Association but shall be dedicated to public use, not limited to use only by the property owners in the development. 3.2 The Applicant will construct a water feature in that area identified for the same in the "Community Open Space" set forth on the GDP submitted herewith. The water feature will consist of an impoundment of water ("pond") constructed in accordance with all applicable State and County statutes and ordinances. The water feature will be constructed and completed on or before such time the "Community Open Space" generally depicted on the GDP is conveyed to the Property Owner's Association in conformity with the provisions of Section 12 below. 4. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES 4.1 The Applicant will implement the following Low Impact Development (LID) techniques to the extent feasible after detailed engineering of the site development and within a hybrid design including both conventional and LID stormwater management techniques. Page references provided below refer to: The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Urban Manual for Low Impact Site Development by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission and Engineering Concepts, Inc. (October 2005): -3- 4.1.1 Conservation of resources: reservation of the area within the 100 -year flood plain of Sulphur Spring Run, designated wetlands and adjacent steep slopes as community open space and the protection of woodlands located within same (including the planting of more or additional native species, as advisable) in order to provide a substantial buffer along Sulphur Spring Run (page 4-2); 4.1.2 Limitations on impervious surfaces (page 4-7); 4.1.2.1 Limitation of residential private driveway widths to nine (9) feet; 4.1.2.2 Minimization of building front setbacks to the extent permitted by the Zoning Ordinance in order to reduce residential private driveway lengths; 4.1.2.3 Use of private roads where possible; 4.1.3 Installation of bio -retention basins in conjunction with conventional stormwater management facilities, if determined feasible during site engineering (pages 3-4, 4-13, 6-1 through 6-7). 4.2 In addition to implementation of the low impact development techniques set forth above, stormwater management and best management practices (BMP) for the Property shall be provided in accordance with the Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations, First Ed. 1999, Chapter 2, Table 2-3, so that the highest order of stormwater control existing under Virginia law at the time of construction of any such facility results. 5. PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES 5.1 The Applicant shall erect an appropriate historical marker or plaque identifying the site of the remains of the Anthony Baecher Pottery Shop as identified in Section H of the Impact Analysis Statement. The Applicant shall preserve the site of the remains of the Anthony Baecher Pottery Shop. 6. FIRE & RESCUE 6.1. The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $771 per single family detached residential unit for fire and rescue purposes upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. 6.2 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $568 per single family attached residential unit for fire and rescue purposes upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. -4- 7. SCHOOLS 7.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $18,431 per single family detached residential unit for school purposes upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. 7.2 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $12,980 per single family attached residential unit for school purposes upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. 8. PARKS & OPEN SPACE 8.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $2,028 per single family detached residential unit for recreational purposes upon issuance of a unit's building permit, subject to Section 8.3 below. 8.2 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $1,550 per single family attached residential unit for recreational purposes upon issuance of a unit's building permit, subject to Section 8.3 below. 8.3 In consideration of the construction of the bike trail and dedication of the public linear park set forth in Section 3. 1, the Applicant agrees to make the contributions set forth in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 subject to a credit in the total amount of $40,000 to be applied by reducing the amounts payable upon issuance of a unit's building permit in the amount of $166.67 per payment ($40,000 divided by 240 units equals $166.67 per unit [$40,000 1240 = $166.67]). This amount ($40,000) reflects the estimate of the cost to install the trails submitted to the Applicant by its engineers and does not include the value of the land dedicated to public use. 9. LIBRARIES 9.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $372 per single family detached residential unit for library purposes upon issuance of a unit's building permit. 9.2 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $285 per single family attached residential unit for library purposes upon issuance of a unit's building permit. -5- 10. 11 12. PUBLIC SAFETY 10.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $875 per single family detached residential unit for the Sheriffs Office upon issuance of a unit's building ;+ perm.L. 10.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $669 per single family attached residential unit for the Sheriff s Office upon issuance of a unit's building permit. 10.3 The Applicant shall contribute an amount not to exceed $650,000 toward the actual contracted cost of construction for the construction of an indoor shooting range to replace the currently existing outdoor shooting range, one of the last outdoor firing ranges owned by a city or county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located on Tax Map Parcel No. 65-A-95 owned by the County, which adjoins the Property. The location of the indoor shooting range shall be determined by the County. The Applicant shall not be required to make the aforesaid contribution unless and until the County has approved a contract for the construction of the referenced indoor shooting range and given written notice to Applicant that the County will permanently discontinue the use of its property (Tax Map Parcel No. 65-A-95) as an outdoor shooting range upon the completion of the construction of the said indoor shooting range. The Applicant shall make this contribution within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written notice from the County but in no event shall the Applicant be liable for the contribution set forth in this Section 10.3 after that date which is ten (10) years from the date of final rezoning of the Property. In the event the County has not given the Applicant the written notice required under this Section 10.3 within ten (10) years from the date of final rezoning of the Property, this proffer shall be deemed withdrawn and shall be null and void. In the event the actual contracted cost of construction for the referenced indoor shooting range shall be less than $650,000, the Applicant shall only be liable for the total amount of the actual contracted cost of construction. GENERAL GOVERNMENT 11.1 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $450 per single family detached residential unit to be used for general government administration upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. 11.2 The Applicant shall contribute to the Board the sum of $344 per single family attached residential unit to be used for general government administration upon the issuance of a unit's building permit. CREATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION 12.1 The residential development shall be Association (hereinafter "POA") that M made subject to a Property Owners' shall be responsible for the ownership, maintenance and repair of all community open space and other "common areas" not dedicated to the County or others, and shall be provided such other responsibilities, duties, and powers as are customary for such associations or as may be required for such POA herein. If there is more than one such association, the Applicant shall create an umbrella POA with respect to the entire development. In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, the POA shall be responsible for refuse and recycling collection throughout the development. 12.2 In addition to such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, the POA shall have title to and responsibility for (i) all community open space areas not otherwise dedicated to public use; (ii) common buffer areas located outside of residential lots; (iii) common solid waste disposal programs, including curbside refuse pick-up by a private refuse collection company; and (iv) responsibility for the perpetual maintenance of any street, perimeter, or road buffer areas, all of which buffer areas shall be located within easements to be granted to the POA if platted within residential or other lots, or otherwise granted to the POA by appropriate instrument. 12.3 After the establishment of the POA, upon the first sale of each lot on which a residential unit or units are located in the development, the POA will be entitled to collect an initial assessment in the amount of $200 per unit (in addition to the regular annual assessments imposed by the POA) to fund the initial operations of the POA. 13. WATER & SEWER 13.1 The Applicant shall be responsible for connecting the Property to public water and sewer and for constructing all facilities required for such connection. All water and sewer infrastructure shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority. 14. TRANSPORTATION 14.1 The Applicant shall dedicate a right of way for the relocation of Greenwood Road and Channing Drive over those portions of the Property identified as "Extended and Improved Greenwood Road As Per Eastern Road Plan" and "Extended and Improved Channing Drive Per Eastern Road Plan," each as generally depicted on the GDP attached herewith. 14.2 The Applicant agrees not to construct houses on lots adjacent to existing Greenwood Road which will be accessed from existing Greenwood Road unless and until Greenwood Road is relocated and connected to proposed Channing Drive per the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan as set forth in its Eastern Road Plan. After such time as Greenwood Road is relocated, the Applicant may -7- construct houses on lots which may be accessed from that road which corresponds to existing Greenwood Road. 14.3 The Applicant shall contribute an amount not to exceed $180,000 to the County for the construction of a traf c sig al and;lor other associated improvements as required by the County or the Virginia Department of Transportation at such time the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation determines such traffic signal and/or associated improvements become necessary to address measurable impacts resulting from the development of the proposed Red Hawk Estates. 14.4 The Applicant agrees to construct the proposed Channing Drive as a four (4) lane, divided roadway, with related improvements, including pedestrian improvements, consistent with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan and any public improvement plans relating to the proposed relocation of Channing Drive and as approved by the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation in that area of the Property dedicated to the County for the relocation of Channing Drive pursuant to Section 14.1 above. The Applicant will construct the improvements proffered in Section 14.5 below prior to the issuance of the first building permit for a townhouse unit to be located in that area of the GDP in which such townhouse units will be constructed. The Applicant will complete the construction of the proffered improvements set forth in this Section 14.4 upon the completion of eth construction of the last townhouse unit to be located in that area of the GDP in which such townhouse units will be constructed. 14.5 The Applicant will construct on the property owned by Arcadia Development Co. (Frederick County Tax Map # 65-A-116) proposed Channing Drive as a two (2) lane roadway, with related improvements, including pedestrian improvements, consistent with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan and any public improvement plans relating to the proposed relocation of Channing Drive and as approved by the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Applicant has entered a memorandum of understanding with Arcadia Development Co. whereby the parties agree to enter a definitive agreement providing that Arcadia Development Co., its successors and assigns, will allow the Applicant, its successors and assigns, access to the property to construct said roadway from the Property to U.S. Route 50 and Arcadia Development Co. will dedicate the right of way related to such roadway to the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation upon acceptance of the same after construction. The agreement between the Applicant and Arcadia Development Co. will be contingent upon the granting of this rezoning application as applied for by the Applicant. 14.6 The Applicant agrees to construct all improvements, including pedestrian improvements, locat ed on the Property r elated to "Old Greenwood Road" as depicted in the GDP attached herewith and all improvements, including pedestrian improvements, located on the Property in that area of the Property -8- dedicated to the County for the relocation of Greenwood Road pursuant to Section 14.1 above. Such improvements shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan and any public improvement plans relating to the proposed relocation of Greenwood Road and "Old Greenwood Road" and as approved by the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation. 15. ESCALATOR CLAUSE 15.1 In the event the monetary contributions contemplated under this Proffer Statement are paid to the Board within thirty (30) months of the approval of this rezoning, as applied for by the Applicant, said contributions shall be in the amounts as stated herein. Any monetary contributions set forth in the Proffer Statement which are paid to the Board after thirty (30) months following the approval of this rezoning shall be adjusted in accordance with the Urban Consumer Price Index ("CPI -U") reported by the United States Department of Labor such that, at the time contributions are paid, they shall be adjusted by the percentage change in the CPI - U from (i) the CPI -U as reported on that date which is twenty-four (24) months after the date of the final rezoning to (ii) the CPI -U as reported on the date of the most recently available CPI -U relative to the date on which the contributions are paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the amount of contributions be adjusted by a factor greater than six percent (6%) per year, simple interest. Respectfully submitted this day of Q'2008, TURNER ENTE&PRISES, LLC Manager / STATE OF)MRGINIA, AT LARGE FREDERICK COUNTY, To -wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this U day of 2008, by R.J. Turner, as Manager for and a Member of Turner Enterprises, LLC. NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: /ad/ 1 Jr L MAUREEN A. GRILLO NOTARY ID # 7123235 NOTARY PUBLIC COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2011 Q < Key: fTo Senseny Road stin '"Old Greenwood Single -Family 1, 1 1", Single Family \Remi n as Local Residential i Detached Homes Detached Ir! *, \�, arolmo . J}Street Cluster Homes Extended & Improved -x-ii 0 Channing Drive X" A -I., JP.r Eastern Road Plan Th NO- -Z rgencyAc & Interim Access to,_ Z ....... It Shooting Range 1 Iti Isting outparcels� -Via Brimstone Townhomes r Land" \x Improved AV i ulphur Springs Road (80' R.O.W. With Community tcomrn unIty ti PUffqp & $e Open Space OpenSoacq (Typilical)x Z Community § Open Space A M"i" A. ]r nate Umlts of 4 rum; A Beecher Pottery Shop twel-prou _)kA in 1, , + "." �.� I % , Futuro =M-purpm t-11 to be conmotoo P, X%\\ Powntial Future lrtir-parcel*� 0c.recticrt tModem 40C r/i Vehicular 'Ygg "-undabout o i ist `Pow U- 7 j I Red Hawk A, tw j". if ljtq� I on I Estates M. Q lt�, Generalized WeirV, Single I 11y,, ,`Detach cities Futum, 7 Development (TYP Z: 0 T N. Plan ire AV . f Frederick Count, % yVirginia j". if X Turner Enterprises, LLC Extended& Improved PIV..d by: Cha iDrive N 0 0 a Road P Synpoetica I f Per Daae: Aprfl 17,2008 Coemon Note: See Illustrative CrOsS-Sectlon 'Y= for Road Efficiency Buffer Treatment i'W" Futurie At -G Mic a n Mo Independence Drive A HARRISON & JOHNSTON, PLC 21 South Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Stephen L. Pettler, Jr. P.O. Box 809 Winchester, Virginia 22604 Facsimile 540.667.13 12 Telephone 540.667.1266 pettler@harrison-johnston.com Mobile 540.6645134 MEMORANDUM July 15, 2008 VIA EMAIL TO: Jerry Copp, VDOT; Matt Smith, VDOT; John Bishop, Frederick County; John Callow, PHR&A; Barry Carpenter, Sympoetica CC: R.J. Turner, Tuner Enterprises, LLC; John Lewis, Painter -Lewis, PLC; Mike Ruddy, Frederick County FROM: Stephen L. Pettler, Jr. Re: Red Hawk Estates; VDOT Meeting held July 11, 2008 Gentlemen: Thank you all for your time on Friday. This memorandum serves to recap the points we discussed in the above referenced meeting. Please advise if I have missed anything or if you wish to elaborate on anything further. We generally discussed the changes to the proffer statement made by Turner Enterprises, LLC to address the comments of Lloyd Ingram received on March 12, 2008 by email. Subject to the additional comments addressed below, the changes to the proffers made in response to Mr. Ingram's comments were acknowledged to satisfy VDOT in regard to the comments made by Mr. Ingram. After a general discussion, it was agreed that the proposed future location of Route 37 in relation to the proposed intersection of Channing Drive extended at Route 50 and Independence Drive should not effect any of the proffers submitted by Turner Enterprises, LLC from the perspective of VDOT and Frederick County's transportation plan. Regarding Section 14.3 of the proposed proffer statement, VDOT and Mr. Bishop noted that the wording of the proffer limited the use of the proffered funds to signalization at the Route 50 / Sulphur Springs interchange. It was discussed that signalization may be required at Route 50 / Channing Drive extended or even at Channing Drive extended and Sulphur Springs Road. Turner Enterprises, LLC understands the concerns stated and has amended Section 14.3 of its proffer statement to reflect this change. A copy of the revised Section 14.3 is attached. Regarding Section 14.2 of the proposed proffer statement, VDOT and Mr. Bishop all pointed out that as drawn on the Concept plan for Red Hawk Estates, the lots fronting on Greenwood Road (as depicted therein) would probably not be approved by VDOT if submitted for site plan approval. This was acknowledged by Turner's representatives and it was communicated that the concept plan was not being proffered and the location of Greenwood Road, once actually determined and engineered, would ultimately determine the lay -out of lots within Red Hawk Estates fronting on Greenwood Road. Otherwise, the proffer as drafted addressed Mr. Ingram's written. comments. Regarding Section 14.4 of the proposed proffer statement, it was generally discussed that the proffer did not contain any language specifying the timing of construction of the proposed Channing Drive improvements. Turner Enterprises, LLC understands the concerns stated and has amended Section 14.4 of its proffer statement to reflect this change. A copy of the revised section 14.4 is attached. The TIA was generally discussed, particularly the fact a new TIA had not been generated for the property in light of the revised proffer to construct proposed Channing Drive extended across the Red Hawk property and across the Arcadia property to Route 50. It appeared obvious to all present that the proffer to construct an access to the Red Hawk property all the way through to Route 50 would alleviate concerns about traffic impact on Sulphur Spring Road. After discussion it was agreed that it would be helpful to VDOT to have a memorandum from PHR&A showing the trips generated from the property split between the property located north of Sulphur Spring Road versus the property located south of Sulphur Spring Road. PHR&A is preparing such a memorandum for your review in order to confirm that VDOT's concerns about traffic impacts to Sulphur Spring Road are adequately addressed in the rezoning application. The concept drawing of the streetscape for Channing Drive extended across the Red Hawk property was discussed in regard to the width of the right of way necessary to construct the street as depicted. It was acknowledged by the representatives of Turner that the drawing should be amended to reflect a 90' right of way for proposed Channing Drive across the Red Hawk property and the Arcadia property. Barry Carpenter will be revising his drawing to reflect this and it will be submitted for your information after completion. The above referenced changes to the documents are being submitted to Frederick County for inclusion in the rezoning application to be presented to the Planning Commission on August 6, 2008. If any of you have any additional comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 14.3 The Applicant shall contribute an amount not to exceed $180,000 to the County for the construction of a traffic signal and/or other associated improvements as required by the County or the Virginia Department of Transportation at such time the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation determines such traffic signal and/or associated improvements become necessary to address measurable impacts resulting from the development of the proposed Red Hawk Estates and so long as at least 100 dwelling units have been constructed on the Property. 14.4 The Applicant agrees to construct the proposed Channing Drive as a four (4) lane, divided roadway, with related improvements, including pedestrian improvements, consistent with the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan and any public improvement plans relating to the proposed relocation of Channing Drive and as approved by the County and / or the Virginia Department of Transportation in that area of the Property dedicated to the County for the relocation of Channing Drive pursuant to Section 14.1 above. The Applicant will construct the improvements proffered in Section 14.5 below prior to the issuance of the first building permit for a townhouse unit to be located in that area of the GDP in which such townhouse units will be constructed. The Applicant will complete the construction of the proffered improvements set forth in this Section 14.4 upon the completion of the construction of the last townhouse unit to be located in that area of the GDP in which such townhouse units will be constructed. IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT A PROPOSED REZONING for Red Hawk Estates Shawnee Magisterial District Frederick County, Virginia November 14, 2007 Prepared for: Mr. R.J. Turner Turner Enterprises, LLC Winchester, Virginia 22601 Prepared by: PAINTER-LEWIS, P.L.C. 116 South Stewart Street Winchester, VA 22601 Tel.: (540)662-5792 email: office@ painterlewis.com Job Number: 0402015 IMPACT ANALYSIS,.ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS section n7lYC i. r INTRODUCTION 3 A. SITE SUITABILITY 3 B. SURROUNDING PROPERTIES 4 C. TRAFFIC 7 D. SEWAGE CONVEYANCE AND TREATMENT 8 E. WATER SUPPLY 9 F. DRAINAGE 9 G. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES 9 H. HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES 9 I. COMMUNITY FACILITIES 11 J. OTHER IMPACTS 11 APPENDIX 12 page 2 IMPACT ANALYSIS,_ ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES L INTRODUCTION Turner Enterprises (the Applicant) proposes to rezone adjoining parcels of land along Sulphur Spring Road, VA Route 655, in Frederick Countv. VA. The parcels are currently zoned RA and are identified as TM#s 65-A-86, 65-A-98, 65-A-102, and 65 -A -102A. It is the Applicant's desire to have these parcels rezoned to RP. The total area request is approximately 85 acres. Please refer to Exhibit 1. The applicant desires to rezone the total acreage of the subject parcels from RA to RP, Residential Performance District. The intended purpose of the rezoning request is to enable the owner to develop the land for residential purposes. A. SITE SUITABILITY The Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan includes the subject parcels within the Rt. 50 East Corridor. The Rt. 50 East Corridor land use plan consists of nearly 3,000 acres that extends from the 1-81 interchange to the western edge of the Westview Business Park, a distance of 3.6 miles. The corridor also extends in the southern direction to include the Winchester Regional Airport, the Airport Business Park, and surrounding areas. There are three major concerns to consider when developing in this area.- The rea: The first is the transportation system. Past traffic analysis and future traffic expectations show that a large volume of traffic travels through the section of Rt. 50 east between Rt. 522 and the Clarke County line. It will be important to take traffic volume and hindrance into consideration for any proposed project in this study area. The second major concern in this study plan area is stormwater management. Approximately 131 of the 3,000 acres in this study area lay in floodplain. The area adjacent to Sulphur Spring Run has had numerous flooding problems in the past. It is important that any future development not exacerbate this problem. The third major concern to consider when developing in this study plan area is the preservation of historic sites. The subject property in this rezoning request has an identified historical site on it, The Anthony Baecher Pottery Shop (44FK550). The subject parcel has significant frontage along Sulphur Spring Road, VA Route 655, which should allow for siting an entrance with adequate site distance in both directions. Sulphur Spring Road would funnel traffic to Route 50 for travel in the east and west directions and to Greenwood Road for travel in the north direction. Traffic from this area will have immediate access to the arterial road system. A portion of the property is located in the floodplain of Sulphur Spring Run. Considerations will be necessary to ensure that storm events are not going to increase peak discharge rates from the development area. The main branch of Sulphur Spring Run crosses through the property parallel to the road frontage. Several smaller tributary page 3 IMPACT ANALYSIS �_ . ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES runs of Sulphur Spring Run bisect the development area. It is the intent of the developer to improve the subject properties in such a way as to not increase the runoff discharge rates to Sulphur Spring Run. The subject property lies completely within the Urban Development Area and the Sewer and Water Service Area. Water service will need to come from Millwood Pike and eventually from Greenwood Road. A sewer force main will need to discharge in the existing system in the Westview Business park. Utility lines will be run within the 70' future right-of-way through the Perry -Warner property (aka Arcadia). 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAW FIRM Community Panel Number 510063 0115 B shows that a portion of the subject property is in the floodplain. This is the portion of the land bisected by the main branch of Sulphur Spring Run and is adjacent to Sulphur Spring Rd., Rt. 655. WETLANDS ECS Mid -Atlantic, LLC has delineated the wetlands on the site. There are two types of wetlands: (1) the streambed of Sulpur Spring Run and (2) a small area a palustrine forested wetland between Sulphur Spring Run and Sulphur Spring Road. Together these wetlands cover approximately one acre. Development of Red Hawk Estates will require the disturbance of about a 50 foot length of the streambed, or approximately 3000 square feet and approximately 0.07 acre of the existing wetlands area. This disturbance will likely occur during the construction of an entrance road to the subdivision. Otherwise, all other wetlands will remain undisturbed and protected in open space. The Applicant will seek the required wetland disturbance permit from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) when detailed engineering of the entrance road has been performed and the exact impact on the wetlands is determined. Compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts will be provided as required by USACE regulations. STEEP SLOPES The property generally slopes toward Sulphur Spring Run. There are several localized highpoints within the development area. The slopes range from 5-40% across the site. Steep slopes, as defined by the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, will generally remain undisturbed and protected in the open space areas proposed for the project. MATURE WOODLANDS Approximately 59 acres of the 85 acre site is wooded. This woodland is made up of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including Virginia Pine, Chestnut Oak, White Oak, and Hickory. The property has been timbered in the past and has since grown up into a relatively poor quality stand of trees due to the droughty and acidic site soils. According to a site survey performed by Blue Ridge Forestry Consultants, there is no timber of commercial value on this site. The largest trees are found along Sulphur page 4 IMPACT ANALYSIS �,- , ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES Spring Run and the adjacent slopes. These trees will generally be preserved in the open space associated with the project. SOILS According to the Soil Survey of Frederick County, the site contains the following soil types: • Berks: 1B (2-7%) and 1C (7-15%). These soils are generally moderately deep and well drained. This soil type is often found on broad valley uplands dissected by a drainageway. The unified soil classifications are GM, ML, GC, SC, and SM. • Wiekert: 41C, 41D, 41E (7-65%). These soils are generally shallow and well drained. The Wiekert soils are very closely related to Berks soils and are fairly unproductive with limitations to depth of bedrock. The unified soil classifications are GM, ML, SM, and GP -GM. Zoar: 44B (2-7%). These soils are generally very deep and moderately drained. Zoar soils are generally found on slightly concave terraces along larger rivers and streams and in upland depressions. The unified soil classifications are ML, CL, CL - ML, CH, and MH. B. SURROUNDING PROPERTIES The subject parcels are bordered generally in all directions by parcels that are zoned RA. There are three adjacent properties that are not zoned RA. Two are to the south. The first is TM# 65-A-116, which is owned by Arcadia Development Co., and zoned B2. The second is TM# 64-A-158, which is owned by Perry Properties and zoned M1. Both of these parcels front along Rt. 50, Millwood Pike. The third parcel is located to the east along Sulphur Spring Road, VA Route 655. This parcel is identified as TM# 65-A-91, is owned by Helen V. Williams, and is currently zoned M2. All of the remaining adjoining parcels are zoned RA. These include TM#s 65-A-12, 65-A-1 3A, 65-A-1 3B, 65-A-80, 65- A-81, 65 -A -81A, 65-A-82, 65-A-83, 65-A-84, 65-A-85, 65 -A -86A, 65-A-95, 65-A-96, 65- A-97, 65-A-99, 65 -A -99A, 65-A-100, 65 -A -1 00A, 65-A-101, 65-A-1 03A, 65-A-1 03B, 65- A-104, and 64-A-129. The location, zoning, uses, size, and owner of these parcels are shown on Exhibit 1. Red Hawk Estates has been designed to be compatible with the surrounding parcels. Existing Brimstone Lane will be improved as part of the development and this will provide better access to the adjacent, existing single family dwellings as well as other adjacent parcels in the UDA/SWSA. The Generalized Development Plan contained in Section 10, shows an open space buffer along the agricultural land and vacant land to the east of Red Hawk Estates. This land is not within the UDA/SWSA. The land to the northwest is generally vacant or large lot single family residential. To the west of a portion of the development, south of Sulphur Spring Road, is the former Frederick County landfill. This area of approximately 40 acres is used for a vehicle impound lot, outdoor shooting range, and a model airplane club. In the proffers associated with this application, the applicant offers a page 5 IMPACT ANALYSIS ` . ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES significant monetary contribution toward the closure of the outdoor shooting range. See Section 8. To the south of Red Hawk Estates is the Perry property, identified as TM #64-A-158, and the Arcadia Development Company property, identified as TM #65-A-116. the Perry property is currently used for contractor equipment storage with contractor office space. The Eastern Frederick County Long Range Land Use Plan shows the property as industrial use. The Arcadia property is shown as general business use. The Generalized Development plan shows an open space buffer along these properties. CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR RED HAWK ESTATES AND THE SURROUNDING AREA Regarding future development within the UDA/SWSA, Frederick County has begun to consider promoting "new Urbanist" patterns of development as an alternative to the current standard subdivision. Such patterns are typified by the development of traditional neighborhood development within mixed use community centers. These centers exhibit the following design principles: • Mix and integrate a variety of uses; • Diverse housing types; • Community focal points; • Connectivity, walkability and mobility; • Integrated community facilities; • Open space; • Environmental sustainability; • Enhanced design and planning; • Creation of a sense of place. The applicant engaged Sympoetica to design and illustrate how Red Hawk Estates could fit within a new urbanist concept in the area bounded by Inverlee Way, U. S. Route 7, U. S. Route 50, and the future Route 37 corridor. The resultant Area Conceptual Plan is contained in Section 10. This plan illustrates a concept for the location of neighborhood mixed use community centers in areas previously identified by the county planning staff. These centers are connected to the existing road network by an improved, extended, and realigned Greenwood Road and Channing Drive. The plan shows how Red Hawk Estates could be part of an additional neighborhood center located adjacent to U. S. Route 50. Much of the area in the vicinity of this project is designated for residential, business, and industrial uses in the Comprehensive Plan. However, these uses are shown as isolated areas rather than integrated into a new urbanist pattern. The Area Concept Plan promotes business use along Route 50 and integrates this area with other properties in a more fine-grained, mixed use land pattern. The mixed use community center envisioned for the land between Route 50 and Greenwood Road (relocated) adheres to the design principles described above. It includes a mix of uses and housing types. The community has a primary focal point: the mixed use "mainstreet". This street runs from Route 50 and through Red Hawk Estates. The Route 50 neighborhood center offers page 6 IMPACT ANALYSIS ,-, ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES density in townhouse areas adjacent to a mixed use core. The center is served by a modified grid of streets that provides vehicular and pedestrian connection and enhanced mobility. While public facilities have not been located, they could easily be integrated within the development pattern. Generously planned parks and open spaces are located along the area- ilde strew I valley, promo-ing environmental SuSLainCIUMLY. More detailed design cannot be exhibited at an area -wide scale, however, the Area Concept Plan shows the potential to create identifiable neighborhood centers, each with a sense of place. The mixed use centers and their defining street grid reflect the new urbanist scale of development present in many neotraditional communities in the region and nationally. Syrnpoetica concludes that, the Red Hawk Estates plan is a fine example of and fits within a new urbanist concept of development in eastern Frederick County. C. TRAFFIC The Generalized Development Plan calls for the extension of Channing Drive along the alignment preferred by the Frederick County Planning Department. Initially, access to the site will also be provided via improved Brimstone Lane. Interparcel connectors shown will be constructed only in the event of off-site construction. Section 10 also contains a Conceptual Plan for Red Hawk Estates along with a program tabulation summary detailing the proposed density of the development. A Traffic Impact Analysis is contained in Section 7. The TIA as presented is based on a total build -out of 250 residential units in Red Hawk Estates. The actual number of units proposed with this application is limited to 239 units. The applicant recognizes that Red Hawk Estates will have traffic impacts most evident on the Route 50/Sulphur Spring Road and Sulphur Spring Road/Greenwood Road intersections. Manual traffic counts were preformed at these two intersections along with the Greenwood Road/Senseny Road and Sulphur Spring Road/Wood Rise Lane intersections. Using these counts, each intersection was assigned a Level of Service (LOS) for AM and PM peak hour turning movements using the current lane geometry. From the TIA the existing Levels of Service are as follows: No. INTX Description Levels of Service -All Directions 1 Route 50/Sulphur Spring Road B, C 2 Sulphur Spring Road/Greenwood Road B 3 Greenwood Road/Senseny Road A, B 4 Sulphur Spring Road/Wood Rise Lane A The TIA projected background traffic levels for the year 2010 using an annual multiplier and also taking into account "specific future developments", which are residential and commercial projects coming on-line. These future developments contribute enough page 7 IMPACT ANALYSIS . ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES traffic to Route 50, Greenwood Road, and Senseny Road to nearly double the number of trips currently using there roads. Without lane geometry improvements, the LOS falls below "C" for the Greenwood Road/Senseny Road intersection under these projected conditions. From the TIA the 2010 background traffic conditions Levels of Service are as follows: No. iNTX Description Levels of Service -All Directions 1 Route 50/Su! hur Spring Road B, C 2 3 Sul hur Spring Road/Greenwood Road Greenwood Road/Senseny Road A, C B, C, D, E 4 Sulphur Spring Road/Wood Rise Lane A The TIA added the trips generated by the development of Red Hawk Estates to the projected background traffic levels for the year 2010. Without improvements to the intersection, the LOS degrades again and fall further below "C" for the Greenwood Road/Senseny Road intersection. The resultant 2010 build -out traffic conditions Levels of Service are as follows: No. INTX Description Levels of Service -All Directions 1 Route 50/Sulphur Spring RoadB, C 2 -Sulphur Spring Road/Greenwood Road B. B 3 Greenwood Road/SensenyRoad C, D, E, F 4 Sulphur Spring Road/Wood Rise Lane A 5 Site Driveway #1 Greenwood Road A, B, C 6 Site Driveway #2 Sulphur Spring Road A C, D As stated in the TIA, improvements at the intersections will result in LOS "C" or above. These off-site improvements will likely occur as more development is proposed in the areas of the intersections. The applicant is proffering a monetary contribution to Frederick County for general improvements at the intersection of Greenwood Road and Senseny Road. The LOS at Site Driveway #2 will operate at "D" throughout the build -out conditions. The applicant is proffering to dedicate right-of-way for the future Channing Drive. Channing Drive is a planned, major collector road which will connect Senseny Road, Sulphur Spring Road, and Greenwood Road to Route 50 through the Arcadia property. Refer to the Generalized Development Plan. The construction of this road will result in significant, positive changes to the functionality of the major intersections listed above. It is anticipated that the LOS "D" at Site Driveway #2 will improve to a "C" or better with the operation of Channing Drive. D. SEWAGE CONVEYANCE AND TREATMENT The site is inside the limits of the Frederick County UDA/SWSA line. The development would be serviced by the county sewer system. A sewage pump station would be constructed near Sulphur Spring Run to convey sewage to adjacent FCSA facilities. page 8 IMPACT ANALYSIS,— ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES E. WATER SUPPLY The development would be serviced by the county water supply system. A likely method of connection would be to connect to the existing system in West View Business Park through the adjacent Arcadia Development Company property. F. DRAINAGE The portion of the site south of Route 655, Sulphur Spring Road, has several localized high points and generally drains to the north and east. All storm water runoff will discharge into Sulphur Spring Run. Storm Sewer improvements may be necessary to ensure runoff is able to get across Route 655, Sulphur Spring Road, upon development of the northern portion of the site. Any development on this site can be expected to increase stormwater runoff. It is assumed that with the existing site conditions and the propensity that Sulphur Spring Run has shown to flood, extensive stormwater management will be need to be provided to serve the proposed future development of this site. Please see Exhibit 4 for drainage and topographical information. G. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES The nearest citizens' trash convenience facility is located near the proposed site on Landfill Road which intersects with Sulphur Spring Road approximately 1 mile east of the subject parcel. In general, the collection of solid waste from the proposed residential development will be accomplished by a private hauler. It is estimated that each household will generate approximately three tons of solid waste per year that will be transported to the landfill. Tipping fees are currently $45 per ton for commercial haulers. No additional solid waste disposal facilities will be required for the proposed development. It is estimated that $32,265 in tipping fees will be paid to dispose of 717 tons of solid waste. H. HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES The Red Hawk assemblage contains three (3) historic/archeological sites identified in Frederick County and Virginia Department of Historic Resources records. None is on the National Register of Historic Places or the Virginia Landmarks register. 1) An archeological site on the property has been fairly well documented. The Applicant obtained a September 2002 report by the firm of Skelly and Loy, Inc., which was contracted by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to conduct archeological work at the former site of the Anthony Baecher pottery Shop (VDH #44FK550). The pottery shop site is located near Sulphur Spring Run generally as depicted on page 9 IM PACT ANALYSIS b. ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES Conceptual Plan contained in Section 10. According to the Skelly and Loy report, Anthony Baecher established the earthenware shop ca. 1862 and continued its operation there through 1889. Mr. Baecher was a skilled ceramicist capable of producing exquisite art pieces, but found his niche producing and selling utilitarian earthenware pots of various types. No structure remains at the pottery shop site, but the archeologists were able to recover numerous pottery shards, as well as nails, brick fragments and pieces of kiln furniture, from their excavations. The study concludes that no further excavations are recommended for the site. 2) According to Skelly and Loy, "J.A. Baecher, grandson of Anthony Baecher, indicated that the shop and kiln were located between Sulphur Spring Road and Sulphur Spring Run, with a house, weii, and barn located on the other side of the road." The second historic/archeological site (VDH #34-1135) contains a barn and stone foundation located across Sulphur Spring Road from the pottery shop site. However, the survey form for the site indicates that the barn dates ca. 1890-1910, after Anthony Baecher closed his shop. The authors of the form indicated that there was probably once a dwelling associated with the barn. The barn today is in extremely poor condition, some walls having collapsed. 3) The third site is the Wilt -Dunn -Arnold House (VDH #34-1131), which sits on the bluff above Sulphur Spring Run. This vernacular Federal style house includes a front log portion dating from 1810 to 1830. It is speculated that the house was probably remodeled after the Civil War, when the rear two-story wing and Victorian trim were added. None of this site is located within any Civil War battlefield identified in the National Park Services, Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, published in 1992. The site contains no known historic sites or structures as listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register. According to the Comprehensive Policy Plan, there are several identified potentially significant sites as shown in the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey that lie within a mile of the site. These include 1410 - Fruit Hill Farm, 1411 -Fruit Hill Tenant House, 558-Solenberger-Dove House, and 559 - House -Route 679. The Rural Landmarks Survey Report lists several other structures within approximately one mile of the site, which were inventoried due to architecturally or historically significant sites or structures. Please refer to Exhibit 2. page 10 IMPACT ANALYSIS � , ATE MENT RED HAWK ESTATES 1. OOMMUNITY FACILITIES EMERC=FAJCY SERVICES Police protection is provided by the Frederick County Sheriffs Department. The nearest fire and rescue facility is the Millwood Fire and Rescue Station located on Weems Lane in the City of Winchester. No additional fire and rescue facilities will be required for the area proposed to be rezoned. The Frederick County Capital Facilities Impact Model calculates that the projected capital cost for emergency service facilities attributable to this development is $139,440.00. The owner recognizes the importance of emergency services, and proposes to proffer a monetary contribution to the local emergence responder. See the attached Proffer Statement. PARKS AND RECREATION The proffers contained in Section 8 detail the commitment from the applicant to create open space on the project and the construct pedestrian amenities particularly along a proposed "Sulphur Spring Greenway". Monetary contributions to offset fiscal impacts are listed below. J. OTHER IMPACTS The Frederick County Capital Facilities Impact Model calculates the following additional fiscal impacts attributable to this development: Red Hawk Estates Community Facilities Fiscal Impact Proffers 69 Single Family Units at $23,290/unit and 170 Townhouse Units at $17,732/unit Capital Facili Single Family Townhouse Total Fire & Rescue $49,680 $89,760 $139,440 General Government $22,080 $41,650 $63,730 Public Safety $45,402 $85,510 $130,912 Library $18,423 $34,680 $53,103 Parks & Recreation $147,384 $2.77,780 $425,164 page 11 IMPACT ANALYSIS , ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES School Construction $1,324,041 $3,809,101 Total $1,607,010 $4,621,450 $2,485,060 $3,014,440 page 12 IMPACT ANALYSIS , ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT APPENDIX item EXHIBIT 2 - HISTORIC STRUCTURES MAP EXHIBIT 3 - CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD MAP EXHIBIT 4 - DRAINAGE AND TOPO MAP page 13 2 3 M IMPACT ANALYSIS ,ATEMENT RED HAWK ESTATES EXHIBIT 1 - PROPERTY MAP page 14 tNNO-Mma-mim REZONING LOT'S RA RESIDENTIAL &AGRICULTURAL) M2 4SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) MI (COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL) B2 (COMMERCLiL/INDUSTRIAL) a -- 65 -A-_72 65-A-138 4 _ l 6A -A-129 65 -A -86A as '�� 64-A-158 ' f s 65 -A -103A /I J <a c� -- _-- W a z0 -�--fro (�{{,S= Y jr 0 I ' W *f7 _! t CL _ E V� c-4 VI�In ir STONE WALL I 1l DIST. i i 1. 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'A A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) of the Red Hawk Estates Located in: Frederick County, Virginia Prepared for: Turner Enterprises, LLC R. J. Turner, Manager 2971 Valley Avenue Winchester, VA 22601 Prepared by: Patton Harris Rust & Associates, pc Engineers. Surveyors. Planners. Landscape Architects. 300 Foxcroft Avenue, Suite 200 H + Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 T 304.264.2711 F 304264.3671 August 2, 2006 OVERVIEW Report Summary Patton Harris Rust & Associates, pc (PHR+A) has prepared this document to present the traffic impacts associated with the proposed Red Hawk Estates located along Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655), east of Millwood Pike (TJ.S. Route 50), in Frederick County, Virginia. The proposed project is to be comprised of 37 single-family detached residential units to the north of Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655), 38 single-family detached residential units and 175 townhouse units to the south of Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655) with access to be provided via two (2) site -driveways along Greenwood Road (VA Route 656) and Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655), respectively. The project is to be built -out over a single transportation phase by the year 2010. Figure 1 is provided to illustrate the location of the proposed Red Hawk Estates with respect to the surrounding roadway network. Methodology The traffic impacts accompanying the Red Hawk Estates were obtained through a sequence of activities as the narratives that follow document: • Assessment of background traffic including other planned projects in the study area, • Calculation of trip generation for the proposed Red Hawk Estates, • Distribution and assignment of the Red Hawk Estates development -generated trips onto the completed roadway network, • Analysis of capacity and level of service using the latest version of the highway capacity analysis software (HCS+), for existing and future conditions.. PHRi/� A TraiTc Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 Page I EXISTING CONDITIONS PHR+A conducted AM and PM peak hour manual turning movement counts at the following intersections: • Millwood Pike (Route 50) / Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655); • Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655) / Greenwood Road (VA Route 656), • Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655) / Wood Rise Lane and • Senseny Road (VA Route 657) / Greenwood Road (VA Route 656). Average Daily Traffic (ADT) was established along each of the study area roadway links using a "k" factor (the ratio of PM peak hour traffic volumes to 24-hour traffic volumes) of 9.5%, based on the published Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) traffic count data. Figure 2 shows the existing Average Daily Trips (ADT) and AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at key locations throughout the study area roadway network. Figure 3 illustrates the respective existing lane geometry and levels of service. All traffic count data and highway capacity analysis software (HCS+) levels of service worksheets are included in the Appendix section of this report. A Trak Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 +A H August 2, 2006 PPage 2 No Scale -I- Figure 1 Vicinity Map: Red Hawk Estates in Frederick County, Virginia A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 +A August 2, 2006 3 3 1 Q a a SITE 4 L t 4 } STI'E � m� , A � Winchester Regi malT`I eb Airport -I- Figure 1 Vicinity Map: Red Hawk Estates in Frederick County, Virginia A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 +A August 2, 2006 3 3 No Scale Figure 2 PH Rl� AM Peak Hour(PM Peak Hour) Existing Traffic Conditions A Traffac Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 Page 4 No Scale Denotes stop sign control HI Denotes traffic signal control * Denotes Unsignalized Critical Movement AM Peak Hour (PM Peak Hour) Figure 3 Existing Lane Geometry and Levels of Service A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates PH �� Project Number: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 5 Page 5 2010 BACKGROUND CONDITIONS Based upon the VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) historical average daily traffic data within the vicinity of the site, PFIR+A applied an annual growth rate of 5 % per year to the existing traffic volumes (shown in Figure 2) to obtain the 2010 base conditions. Additionally, PHR+A included specific future developments located within the vicinity of the proposed site. Using the 7th Edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation Report, PHR+A has provided Table 1 to summarize the 2010 "other developments" trip generation. Figure 4 shows the 2010 background ADT and AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at key locations throughout the study area network. Figure 5 shows the respective 2010 background lane geometry and AM and PM peak hour levels of service. All HCS+ levels of service worksheets are included in the Appendix section of this report. A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates PH"A+ProjectNumber: st 2,2 06 August 2, 2 e 6 Page 6 Table 1 2010 "Other Developments" Trip Generation Summary Code Land Use Amount Am Peak Hour PM Peal; Your ADT in Out Total In Out Total Ravens Subdivision 210 Single -Family Detached 315 units 57 172 230 193 109 302 3,150 Total 57 172 230 193 109 302 3,150 Butcher Property 210 Single -Family Detached 65 units 14 41 55 46 27 73 650 Total 14 41 55 46 27 73 650 Fieldstone 210 Single -Family Detached 63 units 13 40 54 45 25 71630 230 Townhouse 207 units 15 76 91 75 37 112 1,801 Total 29 116 145 120 62 183 2,431 Lambert -Ward Property 210 Single -Family Detached 145 units 28 83 111 94 55 150 1,450 230 Townhouse/Condo 140 units 11 56 68 53 26 79 1,218 Total 39 139 179 147 82 229 2,668 Abrams Pointe 210 Single -Family Detached 225 units 42 125 167 140 82 222 2250 Total 42 125 167 140 82 222 2250 Brairwood M 210 Single -Family Detached 69 units 14 43 58 48 28 77 690 Total 14 43 58 48 28 77 690 Mise Other Developments along Channing Drive* 210 Single -Family Detached 320 units* 58 175 233 192 113 305 3,200 230 Townhouse/Condo 130 units 11 53 64 50 25 75 1,131 820 Retail 120,000 SF 107 68 175 339 367 706 7,645 Total 176 296 472 581 505 1086 11976 Orrick Paramount 251 E;derly Housing - Detach 75 units 8 14 22 24 16 40 424 252 Elderly Housing - Attach 100 units 4 4 8 7 4 11 348 565 Day Care 6,000 SF 41 36 77 32 36 68 476 710 Office 25,000 SF 54 7 62 18 89 107 459 820 Retail 80,200 SF 84 53 137 260 281 541 5,884 881 Pharmacy w/ DT 15,000 SF 23 17 40 63 66 129 1,322 912 Drive-in Bank 6,000 SF 41 33 74 137 137 274 1,351 932 H -T Restaurant 6,000 SF 36 33 69 40 26 66 763 932 H -T Restaurant 6,000 SF 36 33 69 40 26 66 763 Total 327 231 558 622 680 1,302 11,789 Carpers Valley - Phase 1 220 Apartment 487 units 48 194 242 186 100 286 3,077 230 Townhouse/Condo 263 units 19 93 112 89 44 133 2,288 Total 67 287 354 275 144 418 5,365 Russell Farm 230 Townhouse/Condo 294 units 21 102 122 98 48 146 2,558 820 Retail 440,450 SF 232 149 381 799 866 1,666 17,802 710 Office 264,000 SF 359 49 408 64 311 374 2,817 Total 612 299 911 1 961 1,225 2,186 1 23,177 * Includes Giles Farm, Toll Brothers, Coventry Court and miscellaneous residential units at an absorbtion rate of 80 units/year. 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Ofl. o �j ♦� 66(78) w (601)304---- 656 601)3041656 (141)82--* 1�� ypl bbl SITE woo J, Sulphur Spring Road 655 (114)105�� / SITE '16. \4" Average DailY Trips AM Peak Hour(PM Peak Hour) Figure 4 2010 Background Traffic Conditions A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 HP August 2, 2006 8 8 No Scale 50 Signalized "Suggested [ntersection Improvements" LOS=B(C) EB- 411 Leg WB - 1 Left n JULC(C) JUL (C)c J*U so v 656 Signalized Intersection LOS=B(E) A j LLi!Is®C(E) �. t (E)Bl\ A 0 w R SITE 655 d� N� SITE Signalized "� "Suggested Intersection Improvements" LOS--C(C) NB & SB - 7 Left U" U, I� B�C) -.P0 Sensen; Road (C)B w U Road W, Denotes stop sign control Denotes traffic signal control * Denotes Unsignalized Critical Movement AM Peak Hour (PM Peak Hour) Figure 5 2010 Background Lane Geometry and Levels of Service A Trac Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates PRAProject Number: 14658-1-0 j--j August 2, 2006 Page 9 TRIP GENERATION Using the 7th Edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation Deport, PHR+A has prepared Table 2 to summarize the trip generation for the proposed Red Hawk Estates. Table 2 Proposed Development: Red Hawk Estates Trip Generation Summary Code Land Use Amount AM Peak Hour In Out Total PM Peak Hour In Out Total ADT 210 Single -Family Detached 37 units 9 27 35 28 16 44 370 210 Single -Family Detached 38 units 9 27 36 29 16 45 380 230 Townhouse/Condo 175 units 14 67 81 64 31 95 1,523 Total 32 121 152 121 63 184 2,273 TRIP DISTRIBUTION AND TRIP ASSIGNMENT The distribution of trips, shown in Figure 6, was based upon local travel patterns for the roadway network surrounding the proposed Red Hawk Estates. Figure 7 shows the respective development -generated AM and PM peak hour trips and ADT assignments. 2010 BUILD -OUT CONDITIONS The Red Hawk Estates assigned trips (Figure 7) were added to the 2010 background traffic volumes (Figure 4) to obtain 2010 build -out conditions. Figure 8 shows the 2010 build -out ADT and AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at key locations within the study area roadway network. Figure 9 shows the respective 2010 build -out lane geometry and AM and PM peak hour levels of service. All HCS+ levels of service worksheets are included in the Appendix section of this report. A Tra_('tc Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates R+A Project Number: 14658-1-0 PH August 2, 2006 Page 10 No Scale -I- Figure 6 Trip Distribution Percentages A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates PH V A+ProjectNumber: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 Page 11 I No Scale AM Peak Hour(PM Peak Hour) r: Figure 7 Development -Generated Trip Assignments A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates ect NjProumber: 14658-1-0 P August 2, 2006 1-1 Page 12 No Scale C: Figure 8 AverageDaily AM Peak Hour(PM Peak Hour) 2010 Build -out Traffic Conditions A Tra f%c Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates Project Number: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 Page 13 No Scale Signalized "Suggested Intersection Improvements" LOS--B(Q NB & SB -1 Left 656 U Signalized L if- B(C) Intersection LOS=C(F)V (C)B �� Sensen Road C(F) o Mc r� � Sensa u n Road p 657 lone, h S�tie (Cl$�� it G7 * O C o 0 w 50 a 17 woo SITE C.655 Sulphur Spring Road 5 �� d *(A)A j1 Groff r " �; jy N. Unsignalized Signalized"Suggested Intersection Intersection Improvements" SITE LOS=C(CI EB- 4th Leg �%i A(A)* WB - 1 Left o (7V (rA N mNU/ C(CI Q Q 50 Denotes stop sign control Denotes traffic signal control * Denotes Unsignalized Critical Movement AM Peak Hour (PM Peak Hour) Figure 9 2010 Build -out Lane Geometry and Levels of Service A Traffic Impact Analysis of the Red Hawk Estates PHF A` Project Number: 14658-1-0 a August 2, 2006 Page 14 CONCLUSION The traffic impacts associated with the proposed Red Hawk Estates are acceptable and manageable. Assuming suggested improvements, all of the study area intersections, except Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655) / Site -Driveway #2, would maintain overall intersection levels of service "C" or better during 2010 background and build -out conditions. The intersection of Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655) / Site -Driveway #2 will maintain levels of service "D" or better during 2010 build -out conditions. The improvements suggested for the study area intersections would be necessary with or without the proposed development. The following describes the recommended roadway improvements as well as the associated HCS+ intersection levels of service: • Millwood Pike (U.S. Route 50) / Sulphur Spring Road (VA Route 655): An additional westbound left -turn lane, eastbound left -turn lane and eastbound thru- right lane will be required to maintain an overall intersection level of service "C" or better during 2010 background and build -out conditions. • Senseny Road (VA Route 657) / Greenwood Road (VA Route 656): An additional southbound left -turn lane and northbound left -turn lane will be required to maintain overall intersection level of service "C" or better during 2010 background and build -out conditions. A Traffic Impact Aaalysis of the Red Hawk Estates PH �� Project Number: 14658-1-0 August 2, 2006 Page 15 Extended & I Greenwcd ja Per Eastern Rouu man r! TiA 717, T Isting T V., p;*', Old Greenwood Singl� Fatfill Road- to,-;- 'oa I 'Rernaln as Local Res d qo� ch siden V �Street rr % -E mergency Access r, tA 'N -z,- & interim Access to P, i,T�E l,' Shootinj stng 0 ......... x Lane mprove Open=,' i rSprings Sulph (80'R.O. h _j 0 Independence Drive z 'To Senseny Road ' It J 1 ; i- , Extended& Improved Channing Drive Pr qt'Per Eastern Road__yt POtOnUal Future connamm J FTT f J Pots I F, C- 0= 1 .11, 4,j ut-" 4/ Z Extended Improved "'i Channing Per Eastern Road Plan e,* tkNote: See Illustrative Crow-Sectlon for Road Efficiency Buffer Treatment C Location of 'Future' Illustrative Cross-Secti.n for charmingve on !on Extendedded PIl ........ .... % rmwater -Management Pondr Community 11 Cc uni 4 it 'Green (Typical) y Red Hawk 'D Estates Conceptual Plan Frederick County, Virginia 'honer Enterprises, LLC PM..d by: synpoetica D- ApAl 16, 2008 Not.: F. APpro)dmate Limits or 100 -Year Flood plain fi Beecher Pottery Shop ��'--, true Dpa rtment ape~ qit,,yf con Mod Vehicular Y, Yt POtOnUal Future connamm J FTT f J Pots I F, C- 0= 1 .11, 4,j ut-" 4/ Z Extended Improved "'i Channing Per Eastern Road Plan e,* tkNote: See Illustrative Crow-Sectlon for Road Efficiency Buffer Treatment C Location of 'Future' Illustrative Cross-Secti.n for charmingve on !on Extendedded PIl ........ .... % rmwater -Management Pondr Community 11 Cc uni 4 it 'Green (Typical) y Red Hawk 'D Estates Conceptual Plan Frederick County, Virginia 'honer Enterprises, LLC PM..d by: synpoetica D- ApAl 16, 2008 Not.: F. Travel Lanes i (Eastbound) Future Improved Sulphur Springs Road (Public Right -Of -Way) Note: For illustrative purposes only; not for construction. Scale in Feet 0 10 Date: April 18, 2008 Prepared by: synpoetica Community Planners & Designers www.sympoetica.net s� t 10, Multipurposili Trail OI Sulphur o I Springs o Run `V co . U� N . O Proposed E I Sulphur Springs U) Greenway --� i I Proposed Bike Trail (Typical) Illustrative Cross -Section (Trail to be constructed per Frederick County Parks &Recreation Dept. specifications.) e gg awk Estates Illustration in Support of the Conceptual flan Frederick County, Virginia Turner Enterprises, LLC 4' pVall 10' or Hedge Malhpwpose Trail 4' V, U or Hg1ge E Varies rent 40'-------47.5 �22'�16 22'� f7.511 40' '; 10' Varies Front Front o Yard . Yard I N j 2.5' Entry I Zone Streetscape Easement 2 5 Travel Landscaped Travel Streetscape Easement Zone j Lanes Median Lanes Building 1 1151 'i ;3 ¢ n S ' Buil Setback ding E 'M ft tQSetUack Line ^k°'. Public Right -Of -Way Line Residentia Lotit 80' Residential Lot I Width Note: For Illustrative purposes only: not for construction. Scale in Feet Channing Drive Extended Illustrative Street Cross -Section 0 10 20 At Build -Out Date: April 18, 2008 ed awl. estates Prepared by: Illustration in Support of the Conceptual Plan -syn "®e' iia Frederick County, Virginia Community Planners &Designers www.sympoetica.net Turner Enterprises, LLC REZONING APPLICATION F ORNM FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA be corttpleted by Planning Staff: iing Amendment Number Hearing Date �, Fee Amount Paid $ //, .� S �- 00 Date Received 6 le � BOS Hearing Date � , The following information shall be provided by the applicant: All parcel identification numbers; deed book and page numbers may be obtained from the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue, Real Estate Division, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester. 1. Applicant: J �2rs�s LI.0 Name: � T AMA Telephoner fCj�-7 —2�0p Address: 2. Property Owner (if different than above) Name: Address: 3. Contact person if other than above Name: �30�i Telephone: Telephone: 4. Checklist: Check the following items that have been included with this application. Location map _ Agency Corrnnents Plat.� Fees Deed to property Impact Analysis Statement Verification of taxes paid __/. Proffer Statement 10 5. The Code of Virginia allows us to request full disclosure of ownership in relation to rezoning applications. Please list below all owners or parties in interest of the land to be rezoned: LCI u AUC. 6 �,� 6. A) Current Use of the Property: B) Proposed Use of the Property: 7. Adjoining Property: PARCEL ID NUMBER III.• W: • -- G r� _ USE -T2Et5 ZONING S. Location: The property is located at (give exact location based on nearest road and distance from nearest intersection, using road names and route numbers): 9 11 9. The following information should be provided according to the type of rezoning proposed : Number of Units Proposed Single Family homes: Townhome: 111 Multi -Family: Non -Residential Lots: Mobile Home: Hotel Rooms: Office: Retail: Restaurant: 10. ,Signature: Souare Footaee of Proposed Uses _ Service Station: Manufacturing: _ Warehouse: Other: I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to amend the zoning ordinance and to change the zoning map of Frederick County, Virginia. I (eve) authorize Frederick County officials to enter the property for site inspection purposes. I (we) understand that the sign issued when this application is submitted must be placed at the front property line at least seven days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing and the Board of Supervisors' public hearing and maintained so as to be visible from the road right-of-way until the hearing. .1 (we) hereby certify that this application and its accompanying materials are true and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge. Applicant(s)- Owner(s): 12 Date: Date: Date: Date: Property Id Number Owner's Name Mailing Address City Zip Acreage Zone Physical Address Physical Street 64 A 129 AMBROSE, SANDRA ANNE CARPER 1690 SENSENY RD WINCHESTER, VA 22602 107.6 RA 231 SULPHUR SPRING —C 65 A 12 SAGER, JUAREZ —T376 GREENWOOD RD WINCHESTER, VA 22602 1.0 RA 1374 GREENWOOD RD —C 65 A 13B CUNNINGHAM, WALTER& WANDA M 1366 GREENWOOD RD WINCHESTER, VA, 22602 6.9 RA 0 65 A 86A MCKEE, DONNA M 1384 GREENWOOD RD WINCHESTER, VA. 22602 5.0 RA 1384 GREENWOOD RD —S& 65 A 104 YEATRAS, GEORGE PETER S 126 N BRADDOCK ST WINCHESTER, VA 22601 56.0 RA 674 SULPHUR SPRING RD 65 A 97 ARNOLD, THELMA I PO BOX 3165 WINCHESTER, VA 22604 43.0 RA 193 BRIMSTONE LN 65 A 96 FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF 107 N KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VA. 22601 0.3 RA 160 BRIMSTONE LN 65 A 1038 ROBINSON, DAVID C.& CAROL ANN 315 SHAFFER LN WINCHESTER, VA. 22602 33.0 RA 0 64 A 158 PERRY PROPERTIES 1945 MILLWOOD PIKE WINCHESTER, VA 22602 45.0 M1 1945 MILLWOOD PIKE 65 A 103A ROBINSON, DAVID C.& CAROL ANN 315 SHAFFER LN WINCHESTER, VA. 22602 16.0 RA 315 SHAFFER LN 65 A 116 ARCADIA DEVELOPMENT CO 1115 COLEMAN AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95110 59.1 B2 0 65 A 95 FREDERICK, COUNTY OF 107 N KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VA 22601 20.2 RA 164 BRIMSTONE IN 65 A 91 IWILLIAMS, HELEN V 44 FERGUSON LN 1 NEWPORT NEWS,VA 23601 3.2 M2 336 SULPHUR SPRING RD Frederick County Commissioner of the Revenue Office Page 1 2/7/2006 Owner's Name: Pin #: Zoned: Use: Acreage: Sager, Juarez 65-A-12 RA Single Family Residential 1.0 Shuman, John A. 65 -A -13A RA Single Family Residential 17.19 Cunningham, Walter C. & Wanda. M. 65-A-138 RA Single Family Residential 6.89 EFG Investments LLC 65-A-80 RA Single Family Residential 20.07 McAboy, Wilco L Jr. 65-A-81 RA Single Family Residential 0.91 Whirley, George & Price, Leanna 65 -A -81A RA Single Family Residential 0.92 EFG Investments, LLC 65-A-82 RA Single Family Residential 4.00 Malone, Charles R. & Judith K. 65-A-83 RA Single Family Residential 1.22 Parlette, Joanne 65-A-84 RA Single Family Residential 0.65 Shuman, John E 65-A-85 RA Single Family Residential 1.10 -Lehman H. Harold & Corral A. 65-A-86 RA Agricultural/Undeveloped 36.00 McKee, Kenneth F. Jr. 65 -A -86A RA Single Family Residential 5.00 Williams, Helen V. 65-A-91 M2 Single Family Residential 3.20 Frederick County Of.. 65-A-95 RA Regional/Local Government 20.15 Frederick Co- Board 65-A-96 RA Regional/Local Government 0.28 Arnold, Thelma 1. 65-A-97 RA Agricultural/Undeveloped 43.00 -Wilkins. Bradley & Michelle 65-A-98 RA Single Family Residential 14.52 Boyce, Robert C. Sr. & Elmo 65-A-99 RA Single Family Residential 0.64 Williams, Raymond & Kathleen 65 -A -99A RA Single Family Residential 1.00 Sea!, Robert A. 65-A-100 RA Single Family Residential 1.00 Boyce, Robert C. Sr. & Elmo 65 -A -100A RA Single Family Residential 1.43 Seal, Robert A. & Jennifer M. 65-A-101 RA Single Family Residential 1.08 *Moulden, Donald W. Sr. 65-A-102 RA Agricultural/Undeveloped 27.00 *Moulden, Donald W. Sr. 65 -A -102A RA Single Family Residential 5.00 Robinson, David C. & Carol A. 65 -A -103A RA Single Family Residential 16.00 Robinson, David C. & Carol A. 65-A-1038 RA Agricultural/Undeveloped 33.00 Yeatras, George, Peter & Chris 65-A-104 RA Agricultural/Undeveloped 56.00 Arcadia Development Co. 65-A-116 82 Commercial & Industrial 59.06 Ambrose, Sondre Anne Campbel! 64-A-1.29 PA Agricultural/Undeveloped 107.56 Perry Properties 64-A-158 M1 Commercial & Industrial 44.97 * denotes subject parcels > m �� PAINTER-LEWIS, P.L.C. !' � Z m 116 South Stewart Street j Winchester, Virginia 22601 g o Telephone (540)662-5792 o N m Facsimile (540)662-5793 �n oz n CONSULTING PROJECT: RED HAWK ESTATES PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Lam/ AMBROSE SAND;A ANNE CARPER TEES OF12-9 THE JAMES PEYTON 10Cres 1398 Acl�ss LZ PERRY ENO4INE�� G cc INC 9]ie;es ?� DONN -83C Acres TJ LIMAS CONSTANCE L ETALS 64-A�2 65.03 Acres 1YINC E4—IlI T.111AL �yTy ��AAic:ea $ 04YA.*RENGLt/yE LL 0.47ri44A66e''JJes O LO 139 ns Vo�C WINC NILL HA _IiRyATRUSTEE 79B Auu �.. M Pew.. Im b�-H=14 100.24 Acres PERRY PROPERTIES 64 -A -15B 44.97 Acres DAVID C& CAROL %A -103A 16 Acres CAROL FINCH*A iP RJR REDHAWK PARCEL ASSEMBLAGE Date Acquired Previous Owner Map ID Acres 2/23/05 Donald W. Moulden, Sr. and 65-A-102 31.1684 Melvina M. Moulden 65 -A -102A 2/28/05 Carol A. Lehman & H. Harold Lehman 65-A-86 10.6330 Carol A. Lehman Revocable Trust portion of 4/18/05 Bradley D. Wilkins & Michelle D. Wilkins 65-A-98 14.5230 3/8/06 Carol A. Lehman & H. Harold Lehman 65-A-86 289740 Carol A. Lehman Revocable Trust portion of TOTAL 85.2984 TURNER ENTERPRISES, LLC 28.9740 ACRES "7 s � ML an 65• -((A)) -e$ ---. ♦ TURNER ENTERPRISES, LLC '+ 10.633 ACRES COUNTY OF FREOCRICK j TMELAIA E, ARNOLD 66—((A)) -142A TURNER ENTERPRISES, LLC 4.9922 ACRES 14.4 Ltc 744 ACRES 1 ♦ 65�-((A))-102 S_5- t(A)) 1038 TURNER ENTERPRISES. LLC DAVID C_ At CAROL A. 28,1752 ACRES PORINSON ♦ FERRY PROPEWACS / 65—((A)) -410.3A r J ♦L3AVID C. do CAROL A. � /' ♦ I#O�NSON r „f J ,A,RCAMA DEVELOPMENT CO- r J TURNER ENTMRRIWS, LLC TOTAL AREA — 83.1797 ACRES EXHIBIT cun%mNc AMENDMENT FREDERICK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE Planning commission Approval on August 8, 1990 Board of Supervisors Approval on September 26, 1990 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP #006-90 of KATHRYN M. PERRY WHEREAS, Rezoning application #006-90 of Kathryn M. Perry to rezone 56.386 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B2 (Business General) and 2.251 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to Ml (Light Industrial) and 1.489 acres from M1 (Light Industrial) to B2 (Business General) located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Winchester on Route 50 and designated as Parcel 116 on Tax Map 65 (65000-A00-0000-0000- 0116-0) in the Shawnee District, was referred to the Planning Commission on July 18, 1990; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on July 18, 1990; and received a draft statement of conditions proffered prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this application on August 8, 1990; and received a signed statement of conditions proffered prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds this rezoning to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and good zoning practice; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: Page 2 Rezonina #006-90 Kathryn M. Perry That Chapter 21 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning Ordinance, is amended to revise the Zoning District Map to change 56.386 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B2 (Business General) and 2.251 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to M1 (Light Industrial) and 1.489 acres from M1 (Light Industrial) to B2 (Business General) located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Winchester on Route 50, and designated as Parcel 116 on Tax Map 65 in the Shawnee Magisterial District and described by the application and plat submitted, subject to the following conditions voluntarily proffered in writing by the applicant and property owner as follows: r PROFFFR PERRY PROPERTY REZONING RF UEST CASE NO. 006-90 Revised 9/14/90 I, the undersigned, KATHRYN M. PERRY, sole owner of the land to be rezoned under zoning request number 006-90, referred to as the Perry property rezoning, and the applicant for said rezoning, hereby voluntarily proffer the following conditions_ The conditions proffered shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest of the undersigned. In the event the Frederick Countv Board of Supervisors grants said rezoning to B-2 and accepts these conditions, the following proffered conditions shall apply to the land rezoned in addition to other requirements set forth in the Frederick County Code: 1. As shown on the attached plat, access to the property to be developed will be by a 4 lane divided road entering Route 50 from the north side of Route 50 at a point opposite the existing entrance to Westview Business Center. Upon rezoning approval and upon development, the owner will transfer to the Virginia Department of Highways or to the County of Frederick, as designated by the County of Frederick, by deed in such form as directed, the seventy foot (70) fee simple as shown on said plat as running from Route 50 to the lands of Donald W. and Melvina M. Moulden. 2. The undersigned will cause to be built, upon development of the rezoned property, the highway as shown on the Generalized Development Plan from points A to B. I The undersigned will construct concurrently with the construction described in the preceding paragraph the deceleration lane and entrance shown on said Generalized Development Plan on the northeast side of Route 50 at the entrance of the road to be constructed. 4. All construction in as provided in Paragraphs 2 and 3, above shall be at no cost to the county of Frederick and State of ir.ginia, and shall be contingent upon rezoning approval. 5. A two lane road section for acceptance by VDOT from B to C shown on the generalized development plan will be constructed by the owner of the land in question. This construction will be at the expense of the applicant/ property owner. The said road connection from B to C will be constructed in associationwith any subdivision or site plan development within the development phase containing said road connection as shown on the approved master development plan. 6_ Normal usage electrical and telephone systems required within the development area for service to the individual uses, will be placed underground. The development area is the area bounded by the limits of this proposed rezoning and adjacent rights-of-way. 7_ The applicant desires to donate 55,000.00, in cash, at the time of transfer of the first building lot or issuance of the first grading permit and an additional $5,000.00, in cash, at the time of the second building lot or issuance of the second grading permit to the Greenwood Fire Company in order to provide for the expanded commercial zoning fire needs_ Should the entire site be transferred one parcel, the Appliant will make a $10,000.00, in cash, donation to the Greenwood Fire Company to be used for their needs_ Kathryn Ivy. Perry This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. Passed this 26th day of September, 1990- A Copy Teste John R} Riley, J `. Frederick County Administrator