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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 11-16-94 Meeting AgendaAGENDA FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Old Frederick County Courthouse Winchester, Virginia NOVEMBER 16, 1994 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB 1) Meeting Minutes of October 5, 1994 ....................... . . A 2) Bimonthly Report ...................................... B 3) Committee Reports .................................... C 4) Citizen Comments ..................................... D 5) Subdivision Application #011-94 of Preston Place to subdivide for proposed single family housing. This property is located on the North side of Airport Road (Route 645), just East of Front Royal Pike (Route 522), and is identified as PIN 64 -A -45C in the Shawnee District. (Mr. Miller) ................................... E PUBLIC HEARINGS 6) Proposed amendments to Article XIV, FP Floodplain Districts, Chapter 165, Zoning Ordinance. (Mr. Wyatt) .................................. F ra OTHER ITEMS 7) Informal discussion regarding a potential rezoning. (Mr. Tierney) ........ G 8) Informal discussion, Mr. Linwood Ritter. (Mr. Miller) ............... H 9) Informal discussion regarding proposed amendments to Article IV, Supplementary Use Regulations, Section 165-30, Signs. (Mr. Wyatt) ................... I 10) Informal discussion regarding portable signs. (Mr. Wyatt) ............. J 11) Discussion with Environmental Health, Steve Stiefel. (Mr. Miller) ........ K MISCELLANEOUS 12) Other............................................L V�0 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on October 5, 1994. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; Terry Stone, Gainesboro District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Stonewall District; Robert A. Morris, Shawnee District; Richard C. Shickle, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; Robert M. Sager, Board Liaison; and Vincent DiBenedetto, Winchester City Liaison. Planning Staff present: Robert W. Watkins, Director and Secretary; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director. ABSENT: George L. Romine, Citizen at Large CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES - AUGUST 17 AND SEPTEMBER 7 The first order of business was the consideration of minutes. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. DeHaven, the minutes of August 17, 1994 were unanimously approved as presented. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. DeHaven, the minutes of September 7, 1994 were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT Chairman Golladay accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's information. E COMMITTEE REPORTS Battlefield Task Force Mr. Watkins reported that the Battlefield Task Force is preparing for the public forums to be held in October and November. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Conditional Use Permit #006-94 of C. J. Funk for a Cottage Occupation for a fabrication shop to be located on Green Spring Road (Rt. 671) and is identified with PIN 22-A-5013 in the Gainesboro District. ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Mr. Miller gave the background information and review agency comments. He stated that Mr. Funk fabricates counter tops at this location and then transports them to the location where they are installed. He said that the application gives no indication that there will be employees located or working at this location, however, should the applicant desire to have employees, he will need to provide bathroom facilities for those employees. Mr. Cecil James Funk, the applicant and owner of the property, came forward to answer questions from the Commission. There were no citizen comments. The Commission felt there would not be any significant negative impact on the neighborhood with this use. Upon motion made by Mr. Light and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit #006-94 of C. J. Funk for a Cottage Occupation for a fabrication shop with the following conditions: 1. All the fabrication work shall take place entirely within the enclosed building. 2. There shall be no outside storage of materials or fabricated products. 3. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. 3 4. If employees are to be working on site, approved bathroom facilities shall he provided for their use. (Mr. Shickle abstained from voting on this conditional use permit.) Conditional Use Permit #007-94 of Anita P. Farmer for a commercial outdoor recreational use for a golf course. This property is located on Parkins Mill Road (Route 644) and is identified as PIN #76-A-138 in the Shawnee District. ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Mr. Miller said that VDOT's comments stated that the applicant should be aware that this property could be affected by the proposed Route 37 East Corridor. He said that "Option C" as envisioned to this point, would put the proposed road slightly to the northwest of the proposed golf course. Mr. Miller said that the Health Department has stated in their comments that the site had not been evaluated, but the soils in this area are generally severe and the possibility of a perk site is very remote. Mr. Miller said the Health Department suggested public sewer and water to serve the proposed facility. He said that this property is outside of the Comprehensive Plan's sewer and water service area, so it cannot be serviced by public sewer and water at this time. He said that the applicant is in the process of acquiring a permit for an aerobic system to serve the facility. Mr. Miller presented a letter of support that he received from Mr. Edwin E. White, adjoining property owner, addressed to the Planning Commission. Mr. Miller read the letter to the Commission. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Marker, the letter was made a part of the official record by unanimous vote. (Letter appears at end of minutes.) Mr. Charles W. Maddox, Jr., with G. W. Clifford & Associates, the design engineers, said that the proposal is for a 150 -acre golf course, located off of North Parkins Mill Road, Route 644. Mr. Maddox said that the area is not conducive to perking and they are proposing an aerobic wastewater treatment facility. He said that Parkins Mill Road has been shown in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a link between the Route 50 and Route 522 corridors and will receive increasing amounts of improvement. He added that the area consists of shale and is well -drained. There were no other public comments. Both the Commission and the staff agreed that an approved system, capable of 4 handling this facility, would be needed before site plan approval. Otherwise, the Commission felt this was an excellent use for this property. Mr. Wilson said that he would abstain from voting on this conditional use permit due to a possible conflict of interest. Upon motion by Mr. Morris and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit #007-94 of Anita P. Farmer for a commercial outdoor recreational use for a golf course with the following conditions: 1. This conditional use shall conform with all applicable regulations of the Rural Area (RA) Zoning District where it is located. 2. All review agency requirements and comments must be addressed and completed prior to any public use of the facility. 3. A detailed site plan that meets all of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance must be submitted and approved. 4. The site plan must adequately address stormwater management for the entire site. (Mr. Wilson abstained from voting.) Conditional Use Permit #008-94 of Donald E. Cook for a garage for automobile repair without body repair. This property is located at 2712 Martinsburg Pike and is identified as PIN 44-A-62 in the Stonewall District. ACTION - RECOMMEND APPROVAL Mr. Miller stated that the applicant's proposed use is to be conducted in an existing three -bay garage behind the applicant's home. Mr. Miller said that there are other homes on either side of this property so the applicant must be sensitive to the residential character of the neighborhood. Mr. Donald E. Cook, the owner and applicant, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Chairman Golladay called for public comment and the following person came forward to speak in favor of the request: 5 Mr. Clinton Ritter spoke positively about Mr. Cook's reputation and ability as a fine mechanic. Mr. Ritter felt that many people in the eastern part of the county used him for their automobile service. He added that Mr. Cook's garage is well -kept and neat in appearance. Because of the high visibility of this parcel from the church, adjoining residences, and the road, Commissioners felt it would be in the best interest of everyone to limit the number of vehicles waiting to be worked on. Mr. Cook said this would not present a problem to him. Upon motion made by Mr. Light and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit #008-94 of Donald E. Cook for a garage for automobile repair without body repair with the following conditions: 1. All work will take place inside the garage intended for this use. 2. No outside storage of parts or supplies shall be allowed. 3. No inoperative vehicles shall be openly displayed on the property at any time. 4. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 5. All review agency comments must be complied with at all times. 6. No more than six vehicles awaiting repair shall be allowed on the property at any time. Site Plan #016-94 of Taco Bell Restaurant for a proposed restaurant to be located at the corner of Welltown Road (Route 66 1) and Martinsburg Pike (US Rt. 11). This property is identified as PIN 43-2-A in the Gainesboro District. ACTION - APPROVED WITH CONTINGENCY Mr. Miller said that this area experiences a high average daily traffic count due to existing land uses and the proximity to industrial parks. He said that the adjoining property owner is in the process of developing plans for a restaurant, service station, and car wash, and the staff believes it is important to provide a connection between these properties. He said that the connection will provide vehicle access without utilizing the overloaded intersection area. Mr. Miller continued, stating that VDOT has suggested that an access road be developed in front of the Taco Bell and adjoining property. He said that VDOT will allow this access road to be developed on their right-of-way because they believe that it will function more efficiently at this location. Mr. Miller said that the applicant, however, is proposing an intra - parcel connector in the rear of the site. He said that this is located in the area that is proposed for patron parking and calls for the installation of a speed bump. Mr. Guy C. Tudor, engineer with Ingram -Tudor & Company, was present to represent the owner, Burger Busters. Mr. Tudor said that they did not prefer to use the connection suggested by VDOT, but they were not opposed to the adjoining property owner constructing it. He felt they were severely limited in size to get the required parking and landscaping, as well as the drive-through and vehicular traffic flow. Mr. Tudor said that they have approached the owners of the adjoining bank site and the people they purchased this property from in an attempt to procure additional land, but they were not successful. Commissioners were very much concerned about locating the intra -parcel connector at the rear of the site where there were designated parking spaces and where it might interfere with the drive-through area. There was also concern about the applicant's proposal to place the loading area in the designated handicapped parking spaces area. The Commission understood that this was an extremely limited site, however, they felt they needed to consider the overall impact of this site and the adjacent sites as they relate to the Route 11/Route 661 intersection area. They felt they could not support the site plan as presented and felt that the applicants of both this site and the Holtzman Oil Company site needed to coordinate their design efforts. Mr. Charles W. Maddox, Jr., with G. W. Clifford & Associates, Inc., was representing Holtzman Oil Company, the purchaser of the adjacent site which includes a convenience center, gas station, Burger King restaurant, and a telecommunications office building. Mr. Maddox presented a draft site plan for the Holtzman project and described two options that he felt might be a way that the two sites could function well together for traffic purposes. One of the options provided a free-flowing roadway adjacent to the existing VDOT right-of-way. The Planning Commission realized that the applicant was under time constraints and they were willing to allow the staff to administratively approve the site plan instead of bringing the plan back to the Commission, however, they felt that work needed to be done so there was coordination of traffic flow between the various sites. Upon motion made by Mr. Light and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby authorize the Planning Staff to administratively approve the site plan for Taco Bell restaurant as long as it has front and rear traffic flow in accordance with VDOT's recommendations. The vote on this site plan was: YES (TO APPROVES DeHaven, Thomas, Morris, Wilson, Golladay, Marker, Copenhaver, Light, Stone NO: Shickle Master Development Plan #006-94 of Silver Development Companies for proposed townhouses and garden apartments. This property is located off of Airport Road (Route 645) on the north side, just east of Front Royal Pike (Route 522), in the Shawnee District. ACTION - RECOMMEND APPROVAL Mr. Tierney said that the applicant currently has an approved MDP that permits the construction of 117 townhouse units on 22 acres resulting in an overall gross density of 5.3 units per acre. He said that the proposed revision to this MDP calls for the construction of townhouse and garden apartment units for a total of 156 dwelling units, creating an overall gross density of 7.09 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Tierney said that the allowable gross density for residential developments which contain more than 10 acres and less than 100 acres is 5.5 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Tierney said that the applicants were unaware of the density amendment to the RP District that took place in May of 1994 and proceeded with their application and plans preparation under the assumption that the old density requirements were still in effect. He said that the applicant requested that their application be considered to be vested, and as a result, the staff sought an opinion from the Commonwealth Attorney. Mr. Tierney said that the Commonwealth Attorney's opinion stated that the increased density was not a vested right under the previous zoning ordinance and was clearly not permitted under the recent amendment. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Commission unanimously agreed to make Mr. Lawrence R. Ambrogi's letter a part of the official record. (letter follows at end of minutes). The parties involved with the application, Mr. Fred Price of PHR&A, the design company; Mr. Richard Trembly of Silver Development Co., the owners; and Mr. Frank McDermott of Hunton & Williams, attorneys, gave a chronology of events that they felt showed they were acting in good faith. They pointed out some of the economic decisions that were made, such as a sales contract for the 72 apartment units, the investment made on infrastructure, and the applications made for Federal tax credits, that were based on the ordinance before it was revised. They requested that the Commission recommend approval of the MDP based on the equity, fairness, and consideration of all of the circumstances surrounding the application. N The Planning Commission noted that the density was changed because of problems with transportation, infrastructure, and gross density of developments and the amendment was developed after a very well thought out, long-term process. It was also noted that area builders, engineering firms, and the Top of Virginia builders organization participated and the amendment was advertised and well publicized by the local news media. The Planning Commission felt it would be a setback to compromise on this issue. There were no citizen comments. The applicants felt that given a choice on a recommendation by the Planning Commission, they would first prefer that it be approved. If not approved, their second choice would be that it be approved under current density requirements, and their third choice would be that it be denied. The applicants preferred that it not be tabled due to time constraints on contract purchasing of housing units and housing grants applied for. Upon motion by Mr. Marker and second by Mr. Stone, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommended approval of the revised master development plan provided that the overall gross density is reduced to within current limits of the ordinance in addition to addressing all review agency comments and all comments and concerns of the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. (Mr. Wilson was absent for this vote.) SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Tierney said that the Frederick County Transportation Committee held a public hearing on September 6, 1994 to consider the Secondary Road Improvement Plan. He said that two petitions were filed by citizens from Back Creek Road (Rt. 704) and Ridings Mill Road (Rt. 709), the Town of Stephens City requested that the improvement within the town be moved up in priority, and two citizens were present with various requests on Mines Mill Lane (Rt. 633) and Adams Road (Rt. 689). Mr. Tierney said that this is the same plan as last year with completed projects deleted and 14 projects being added to the bottom of the list. He said that ten of the pro.jects added were incidental construction items. Mr. Tierney said that the Transportation Committee recommended approval of the plan. There were no public comments. Upon motion made by Mr. Light and seconded by Mr. Thomas, G BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend approval of the 1995-1996 Secondary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County INFORMAL DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE POSSIBILITY OF REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND ALONG BLOOMERY PIKE (RT. 127) TO PERMIT USED CAR SALES RAYMOND DUNLAP Mr. Miller said that Mr. Clinton R. Ritter has requested an informal discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the possibility of rezoning a parcel of land along Bloomery Pike (Rt. 127) to permit used car sales. Mr. Clinton R. Ritter said that he represents Mr. Raymond Dunlap, the owner of a parcel of land northwest of Route 127. He said that Mr. Dunlap has owned this property for a number of years and the property has been improved by a residence and an old store, which is no longer operated as a country store. He said that Mr. Dunlap desires to re -open the store as a used car lot. Mr. Ritter said that the property is currently zoned RA and Mr. Dunlap would like to rezone the property to B2. The Commissioners were not in favor of rezoning this property because of the precedent setting situation it would create by rezoning RA land in the county to B2. The Commissioners also noted that the Comprehensive Plan has designated this area as rural. They felt it would be very difficult to deny the next request, if this one was approved. INFORMAL DISCUSSION TO DIVIDE A 5.89 ACRE TRACT (ROBERT SHADLEY) Mr. Miller said that Mr. Clinton R. Ritter has requested an informal discussion with the Planning Commission to discuss the feasibility of allowing Mr. Robert Shadley to further divide a 5.89 acre tract of land that already has a residence located on the property. He said that Mr. Shadley is proposing to divide a .89 acre tract off the 5.89 acres to accommodate the trailer that is located there. Mr. Miller said that this would violate the ordinance since the minimum lot size allowable in RA Zoning is two acres. Mr. Miller added that the lot does not qualify for a two -acre family division because there must be a five -acre residual parcel remaining after the division. Mr. Clinton R. Ritter said that Mr. Shadley is requesting that he be permitted to subdivide the property in order to build a retirement home for his wife who is extremely ill. He said that this will enable Mrs. Shadley to spend her final days in the care of her family as opposed to being placed in a nursing home or some other facility. Mr. Shadley's daughter is currently living in the mobile home that is located on the parcel and is taking care of her mother. 10 In light of the circumstances involved, the Commission agreed to allow the mobile home to remain on the property for a designated time period so that Mrs. Shadley could recieve family care. They were not willing to allow the subdivision because of the precedent it would set. INFORMAL DISCUSSION REGARDING THE REZONING OF A .92 ACRES TRACT OF RA ZONED LAND TO B2 TO PERMIT OTHER USES (MR. JAMES LAMP) Mr. Miller said that Mr. Clinton R. Ritter has requested time on the Commission's agenda to discuss the feasibility of rezoning a .92 acre tract of RA zoned land owned by Mr. James H. Lamp. He said that this is the current location of the "House of Gifts" and the use is a store and gift shop, which is assumed to be a legal nonconforming use. Mr. Clinton R. Ritter said that Mr. Lamp would like to rezone the property from RA to B2 to allow the addition of gas pumps and an addition to the building. The Commissioners were concerned that if this rezoning was approved, it would set a precedent for other rezonings in an area that was not designated for business in the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT p. M. No other business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Watkins, Secretary James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman October 4, 1994 Planning Commission County of Frederick Winchester, Virginia 22601 Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to express my support for the purposed golf course adjoining Parkins Mill Road, Frederick County, Virginia. I own 74 acres a few hundred yards west of the site. As you may recall, I requested permission oto run a small diameter, high pressure line along the Opequon from my property to the Parkins Mill Treatment Plant. This was denied. Subsequent to this, I have subdivided a parcel for a large home and have Health Departments approval for a sand filtration system. I relate this only as back ground information so as to indicate my interest in keeping this area a low density, environment friendly community of large homes on 5 acre or larger lots. The golf course proposal that yu have for enhance this concept; low density, environment friendly ldevelopme deration will 11 only Additionally, this proposal will add to the tax base for the county since nearly all of this property is presently in land use. Traffic should be of little concern since it will stagger throughout the day as tee time and finishing times sequence. plan. Thank you for your consideration of my input to this fine development Very truly your , Edwin E. White EEW:If wwalth Itfv" it. COUNTY OF FREDERICK LAWRENCE R. AMBROGI oma, Commonwealth Attorney +� CHARLES W. STANSFIELD Administrative Assistant v OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FREDERICK-WINCHESTER JUDICIAL CENTER 5 NORTH KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 (703) 665-6383 FAX (703) 667-3454 October 5, 1994 Mr. Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director Frederick County Planning Department � 9 North Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 Re: Preston Place, Parcel 64 -A -45C Dear Kris: JAY D. COOK, III Assistant Commonwealth Attornc, GLENN R. WILLIAMSON Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Having received the information you provided to my office, I am of the opinion that the increased density requested in the most recent Master Development Plan submitted for the above -captioned parcel would not be a vested right under the previous Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and is clearly not permitted under the recent amendment to that Ordinance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. sincere y, Lawrence R. brogi Attorney for Frederick County, Virginia M E M O R A N D U M TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary SUBJECT: Bimonthly Report DATE: November 7, 1994 (1) Rezonings Pending: (dates are submittal dates) C. L. Robinson 03/30/94 BkCk RA to B3 Brown Lovett, Jr. 09/14/94 Ston RA to M1 Frederick Mall 08/10/94 Shaw RA to RP Frederick Mall 10/07/94 Shaw RA to RP James Carroll 10/07/94 Shaw RP to B2 (2) Rezonings Approved: (dates are BOS meeting dates) None (3) Rezoninas Denied: (dates are BOS meeting dates) None (4) Conditional Use Permits Pending: (dates are submittal dates) Robin Dassler 09/23/94 Gaines Private Dog Breeding Kennel Joe Edmiston 10/07/94 BcCk Kennel (5) Conditional Use Permits Approved: (dates are approval dates) C.J. Funk 10/26/94 Gaines Fabrication Shop Anita Farmer 10/26/94 Shaw Golf Course Donald Cook 10/26/94 Ston Automobile Garage w/o body repair (6) Site Plans Pending: dates are submittal dates Wheatlands Wastewater Fac. 09/12/89 Opeq Trmt.facil Grace Brethren Church 06/08/90 Shaw Church Flex Tech 10/25/90 Ston Lgt. Industrial Lake Centre 05/15/91 Shaw Townhouses 2 Red Star Express Lines 05/24/91 Ston Whse. Addition Regency Lakes Sec. C 07/25/94 Ston Mobile Homes Garber 07/26/94 Shaw Retail Commercial Taco Bell 09/27/94 Gaines Restaurant Kraft General Foods 10/06/94 Ston Addition Shenandoah Valley Baptist 10/14/94 Opeq Classroom Addition Amoco Foam 10/27/94 Ston Outdoor Storage (7) Site Plans Approved: (dates are approval dates) Shenandoah Gas Co. 11/02/94 Shaw Offices sales & service (8) Subdivisions Pendia dates are submittal dates Briarwood Est. 01/04/94 Ston Hampton Chase Sec. I 10/05/94 Ston Negley 10/11/94 Ston Preston Place 10/31/94 Shaw (9) Subdivisions Pending Final Admin. Approval: (P/C or BOS approval dates Abrams Point, Phase I 06/13/90 Shaw Lake Centre 06/19/91 Shaw Fredericktowne Est., Sec 8 & 9 10/06/93 Opeq Harry Stimpson 10/26/94 Opeq (10) PMDP Pending: (dates are submittal dates)_ Fieldstone Heights 04/25/94 Ston (11) PMDP Approved: (Dates are approval dates) None (12) FMDP Pending Administrative Approval: (dates are BOS approval dates Battlefield Partnership James R. Wilkins III Lake Front Apartments Star Fort Silver Companies 04/08/92 BaCk 04/14/93 Shaw 06/08/94 Shaw 09/14/94 Gain 10/26/94 Shaw (13) Board of Zoning Appeals Applications Pending:(submit.dates) None (14) BZA ARplications A roved: (approval dates 3 None (15)_BZA Applications Denied• None (16) PLANS RECD. FOR REVIEW FROM CITY OF WINCHESTER None 1E. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITY REPORT 68 Oct. 16-31 �. Transportation On October 20, Kris Tierney met with Supervisors Orndoff and Smith, John Riley, and Bill Bushman and Jerry Copp of VDOT. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possible use of Secondary Road Improvement Funds for the Route 642 project as well as planned improvements to Shawnee Drive. This would require placing both projects as the top priorities in the County's Secondary Road Plan. This issue will go to the Board of Supervisors' November meeting. 2. Plan Reviews Approvals. and Site Ins ections: Eric Lawrence has reviewed a site plan for an addition to the Kraft -General Foods plant in the Fort Collier Industrial Park. 3. Battlefield Preservation On October 22, the Battlefield Task Force held a public forum to develop goals and strategies concerning Battlefields. Four staff members attended the forum. The Battlefield Task Force met before the forum to prepare and after the forum to discuss the results. Bob Watkins met with the Chamber of Commerce Board to discuss the Battlefield efforts. Bob Watkins met with the Chamber Tourism Committee to discuss the battlefield efforts. 4. Meetings Bob Watkins and Evan Wyatt met with representatives of the Dominion Knolls development to discuss possible revisions to their master development plan. Bob Watkins met with Steve Gyurisin and Terry Stone to discuss revisions to the Westminster -Canterbury master development plan. On October 31, Jean Moore met with June Wilmot to discuss the effort to streamline the site plan review process. On October 18, Kris Tierney met with Steve Gyurisin, with G.W. Clifford & Associates, to discuss proffers for the pending Carroll rezoning, located just north of Route 50 in front of the entrance to Pembridge Heights. On October 21, Kris Tierney met with Sharon Stine of Stine Realty to discuss a possible rezoning on the west side of Route 522 North, just north of the Ridge Country Store. This issue will be a discussion item at the Planning Commission's November 16 meeting. 5. Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee Jean Moore finished maps for the Routes 7, 11, and 50 Corridor Plan. Jean Moore has contacted county departments and received all the information necessary to update the Comprehensive Plan. Both Jean Moore and Kris Tierney are working on updating the Comprehensive Plan. Jean Moore is researching information regarding the request to extend the Urban Development Area to encompass C. L. Robinson's property located adjacent to Winchester City and Route 621. Eric Lawrence is compiling project requests for the 1995 Capital Improvements Plan. Four County departments have submitted new project requests for inclusion in the 1995 CIP. 6. Violations Eric Lawrence and Jean Moore continue to respond to an ever growing number of Zoning Ordinance complaints. 7. Board of Zoning Appeals Jean Moore presented three variance requests to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Following staff recommendations, the BZA denied two variances to build within the setback areas in Sherando Village subdivision, and approved a variance to add a roof to a sunken patio attached to a home off Meadowview Court. 8. Other Bob Watkins and Evan Wyatt took Martin Small, a planner from Winchester, England on a tour of development in Frederick County. PC REVIEW: 11/16/94 SUBDIVISION APPLICATION #011-94 PRESTON PLACE LOCATION: North side of Airport Road (Route 645) just East of Front Royal Pike (Route 522) MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Shawnee PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 64 -A -45C PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RP (Residential Performance) Current Land Use: vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned RP (Residential Performance) Current Land Use: vacant PROPOSED USE: Single Family Housing REVIEW AGENCY COMMENTS: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No objection to the subdivision of this property. This office is currently reviewing site plans for Phase II of the Preston Place Apartment Project. Final review comments may require subdivision plat changes, i.e. additional easements, etc. Any entrances into the parcels will have to be constructed to VDOT minimum design standards to allow for safe egress and ingress. SANITATION AUTHORITY: No comment. INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT: No comments required at this time, shall comment on building site plan. WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT: See attached comments dated October 31, 1994. PLANNING AND ZONING: This request is in accordance with the approved master plan and meets the requirements of the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The master plan for this property stipulates that any deeds conveying land in this area must indicate the proximity to the airport and the possible ensuing noise associated with the airport. STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1994 PC MTG: Approval as presented. Please consider the following comments when reviewing this Request for Master Development Plan: The Developer should be familiar with and be required to comply with the provisions of the Frederick County Airport Zoning District (AP -1) and Airport Support Area (ASA) described in the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan. The developer should also be familiar with the provisions and requirements of the following codes: Title 15.1 Code of Virginia, Section 489 (Purpose of zoning Ordinances) and Section 491.02 (Airport Safety Zoning). Title 5.1-25.1 Code of Virginia (Permits Required for Erection of Certain structures.) As Winchester Regional Airport expands services and operations, noise associated with such expansion is very likely to increase. The Airport Support Area established by the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan is designed to discourage residential development in the vicinity of the airport to preclude citizen concerns for noise created by aircraft operating on, to and from Winchester Regional Airport. If the developer is planning residential development adjacent to the ASA or under a flight path used regularly by aircraft outside of the ASA as they arrive or depart the Airport, he should be either required or encouraged to insulate all habitable structures for noise and be required to specifically address, in the property Covenants and Easements, existing airport related noise and the probability of increased noise as airport operations expand. OCT - 5 1 u1 REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION CObLIENTS Winchester Regional Airport Attn: Executive nirecter Route 1, BOX 208-A Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 662-2422 The Winchester Regional AirUort is located on Routes 6431 o== of Route 522 South.,if you prefer to hand deliver this review Lorin. Applicant's name, address and phone number: Silver Cc mlunities, Inc. AceMt: PHR&A, 100 S. Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812, 703-828-2616 Nama. o.f development and/or description -o ''the '=aquest: Preston Place Location: North side of Route 645, several hundred feet ea t of Route 645 and Route 522 intersection. Winchester Regional Airports Con-ients: Airport Signature and Date: `TE L N (NOTICE TO -AIRPORT. * PLEASE RETURIN TRIS FORM TO APPLICANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your plans and/or application form_ APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST SUBDIVISION FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA Date: 10/26/94 Application # 0 J �� _ Fee Paidl,//,))/ Applicant/Agent: Patton Harris Rust & Associates (Agent) Address: 100 South Main Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 _ Phone: ( 703) 828-2616 -' Owners name: Stafford _ Holdin 4500 Plank Road Address: ., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Phone: (703) 786-1430 Please list names of all owners, stockholders: Stafford Holding Qpgpany Larry D. Silver CEO Edward O. Minniear, Jr. Pres. Contact Person: Fred S. Price Phone: ( 703) 828_2616 Name of Subdivision: Preston Place principals and /or majority Number of Lots N/A Total Acreage 22.00 Acres Property Location: On north side of S.R. 645 approximately 300' east intersection of S.R. 522 and S.R. 645. (Give State Rt.h", distance and direction from intersection) Magisterial District Shawnee Tax ID Number (GPIN) 64000 -A -0000-0-45C Property zoning and present use: RP Vacant Adjoining property zoning and use: Vacant or residential zoned RP Has a Master Development Plan been submitted for this project? Yes X No If yes, has the final MDP been approved by the Board of Supervisors? Yes X No What was the MDP title? Preston Place Apartments Revised Master Development Plan Does the plat contain any changes from the approved MDP? Yes No X If yes, specify what changes: Minimum Lot Size (smallest lot) 7.44 Acres _- Number and types of housing units in this development: Number 72 j Types Apartments _Q_ FINAL PLAT CHECKLIST The follcwing checklist is provided to assist the applicant in insuring that all required information is provided. The form Trust be completed and submitted with the application and other required subdivision materials. If any of the items listed below are not included with the materials submitted, your application will not be considered complete and will not be accepted for filing. Check with the planning staff if you feel some element on the list does not apply to your situation. NO title "final plat for -NOT FIN.AL = 5U5VIVIStON FLAT JxFRZ5160 PLACE" _V signature spaces for review agencies V/ pages numbered and total number of pages on each page match lines names of owner -MIA towns landmarks date of drawing north point }� A topography subdivider �� surveyor road/streets scale V1 vicinity map scale not less than 1" equals 2000' tax map number or GPIN of parent tract gy ojwg�— boundary survey V% engineer or surveyor certification A public and private streets with names, numbers and widths public areas A building restriction lines (setbacks) N �► lot sizes in square feet h1 parking spaces culverts, manholes, drains and watercourses K % drainage easements, drainage layout including pipe sizes proposed connections to existing sewer and water -11- any land dedicated to public use NIA a cross section showing proposed street construction M 114 street and drainage facility grades showing elevations existing and proposed, at all street intersections, and at points of major grade change N Q, location of flood districts or other relevant flood info ✓ a notarized signature statement of the owners consent if the property consists of separate tracts, the outline of the various tracts shown with dashed lines ✓ names of owners and their property lines, both within the boundary of the subdivision and adjoining said boundary ✓ accurate location and dimensions by bearings, and distances with all curve data on all: ✓ lots }1 street lines center lines of streets N A easements (proposed or existing) parks, school sites or other public areas '�- -fA numbers and area of all building sites K[Adata,of all curves along street frontage shown in detail at the curve or in a curve data table containing: )_ delta X chord �C radius )C arc jC tangent chord bearings SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST The subdivision application is not complete if the items listed below are not present. Some items may be omitted by the Subdivision Administrator prior to starting application. It is recommended that the applicant meet with the Subdivision Administrator prior to beginning the application process and again when the application is completed. Submission Package 1. One set of comment sheets from the following agencies along with any marked copies of the plan: ,' VDOT City of Winchester N A Health Dept. r/ Sanitation Authority i/ Inspections Dept._ Parks & Recreation aE Fire Marshal Winc. Regional -Airport _. N A Town of Middletown _ .. �.t Town of"Stephens City " - N ,4 Superintendent of Schools (Information Only) N A Lord Fairfax Soil & Water_. Conservation District. County Engineer 2. 1 copy of the subdivision application 3. 3 copies of the plan on a single sheet 4. 1 reproducible copy of the plan (if required) 5. a 35mm. slide of the plan ND7E: INtSE CoMMGVTS NA✓c No -f 8eOW R�C61-cD 4> eF /0/31J9'Y. 12EgoEE67� 9/Za epMM6N7, t✓E/IE Y��"-� �7E'�I�EPEb Ta qL� F}Qi�✓cjt3 _1 2 elle, U-oi-y4 ; I;UzHtil 10, _1 74 IOaitloid55+ 7G3 828 643'1 2 .I._:nr r'HNKHi W OH It' UU_. SUBDIVISION PLAT PRESTON PLACE SHAWNEE MAGIS FRIAL DISTRICT FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA f`�d 11 81 p SITE- TAX PARCEL64 A 45CVICINITY MAP 775SCALE: 1"-2000' 82P 645 APPROVED BY VA. DEPT OF 1RANSPORTAIION FRED. CO.SANITATION AUTHORITY SUBDIVISION ADMINISTRATOR — PLANNING COMMISSION OWNER'S CERTIFICATE THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND OF STAFFORD HOLDING CO., AS APPEARS IN THE ACCOMPANYING PLAT, IS WITH THE CONSENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIRES OF THE UNDERSIGNED OWNERS, PROPRIETORS, AND T ES, IF ANY. NOTARYUSB STATE OF VIRGINIA, F�f (DF�1��:.�` TO --WIT: THE FOREGOING INS T UMENTWAS ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS �L DAY OF Qct" ,19� BY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: - -41:17' :fSke,t,i 1 al.,A-+1-- NOTARY PUBLIC DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE I -AND CON– TAINED IN THIS SUBDIVISION IS A PORTION OF THE LAND CONVEYED TO STAFFORD HOLDING COMPANY BY DEED DATED JUNE 9, 1994, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE, CLERK OF 1HE CIRCUIT COURT OF FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA IN DEED BOOK 822 AT PAGE 1009. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 31st DAY OF OCTOBER.7* Fred S. Price, L.S. VA LIC. 1301--8 DATE: OCT. 31, 1994 SHEET 1 OF 3 D:;C� LeeobutpVa. PeltonHerrle RUelhAesoalelee,po .Cbenlllly,Vn. Vlrpinie BeeohNn. enn�...ur, v�p,d. ante 1W -e30 -tela Wlre-one-noes Wlnohoolor,Ve. DATE: OCT. 31, 1994 SHEET 1 OF 3 ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS: I JOHid R & L.E. HAWKINS 2 JOHN M & PAMELA S. ORNDORFF 3 JOHN A. & DONNA T. PEARSON 4 JAMES E. WISECARVER 5 HILDA N. COPENHAVER 6 BRIAN A. & TONYA R. LAIRD 7 FLOTIF_ E. BOGGS 8 30' R/W (UNIMPROVED) 9 EARL M. & VIRGINIA M. NICHOLSON 10 JOSEPH C. & THELMA E. BAUSERMAN 11 LUTHER PANGLE ESTATE CLINTON & AGNES J.OLEWIS �`� ��p0 TM 64000 -A -0000-0-45C ISABELLA V. PINGLEY lt R EX 20' SEWEa�O2 ESMT DB 674 PG 78 w m — JP N z N 0 N45'10'42"W �F\�P �r�i O tP 60.48' gyv \ gyp, P PP\A ROBERT J. & 4mDr- * o o�Z °o 0 \?���� KAREN B. MCDANtEL D zr*�p Z �'z \ 37'25'22 483.46 r �bo N 172.40 35 E / o �� S \ PERENNIAL EX SAN SEWER/ -zU, \\ STREAM ESMT INGRESS-/� 04'36 r0 - -EGRESS-ESiAT N31' 37'44'10"E 88.14 C 58'22'50"W 132.99' 29'07'10"W 44.52arnij —� N58'55'24"W 52.42' 6 6 0 0 Cn 0 rn m 6, lS \\ /r ER HEBY N S30'19'44 `N 2 _ � DEDICATED C) 37,00 Y/ 9 G 0 0J�� 103�n� D\j 4IV" EX DRAINAGE b \ i 7 6 A H ESMT D8 671 �\0�� �-23 PG 492 �\ \ 6, Cl IB PARCEL 1 "o PROPOSED20' SAN `' \ \ \7.423 Acres ' SEW. ESMT HEREBY �� \ �� II 11 �hD4' DEDICATED \ \ RESIDUE 14.588 Acres 11 EX 20' UTILITY \� �0. EX DRAINAGE ESMT DB 674 ESMT DB 671 PG 84 `��, / PG 492 PARCEL 1 = 7.423 Acres RESIDUE =14.588 Acres TOTAL =20.011 Acres 0 200 ,5 w S39-55 C. DOUGLAS, JR. & FERN L. ADAMS GRAPHIC SCALE 600 800 CSP" ,per, o FRED S. PRICE ypfm Offices. 0 N0. 1301-B jk Fairfnx,Va. Bridgewatcr,Va. / /7 Patton Harris Rust&Associetes.pe LeesAurg,Va- Eng.n.....S—y—.Pl—n.-.1—d—p. Mchlt—1, Ak Virginia Beach,Va. ••''""1Ul ZV �' loo s. 14.1" 9lre.l a.m�...trr. V""I '- zzalx ChanLilly,Vn. Winches Ler,Vo. �1j 707-826-2516 U.t -aa6-3995 D 2 C/) O _* C0 D R° 121 6616-21 PRESTON PLACE DATE: OCT 31, 1994 SHEET 2 OF 3 MI 6616-21 PRESTON PLACE LINE TABLE CURVE TABLE DIST rC %/ IRADIUS LENGTH TAN CHORD I BEARING DELTA 1 24.50 14.02 7.21 13.83' N27 -35-26"E 32'46 35 2 198.50' 166.29' 88.38 161.47' N35'12'06"E 47'59'55" 3 112.50' 58.95' 30.17' 58.28' N44'11'21 "E 30'01'24" 4 137.50' 72.05' 36.87' 71.23' 544'11'21"W 30'01'24" 5 4.50' 7.07' 4.50' 6.36' §14'12'03"W 90'00'00" 6 81.50 40.44' 2 0.6 5 40.03' S44'59'16"E 28'25'51" 7 104.50 51.85 26.47 51.32 N44*59'16"W 28'25'51" 8 1 4.50'1 7.07 4.50 6.36' S75'47 57"E 90'00 00 9 1149.50-1129.78' 69.30' 25.74' S34'19'55"W 49'44'16" 10 24.50' 10.80' 5.49' 10.72' §03'10'15"E 25'16'03' MI 6616-21 PRESTON PLACE LINE TABLE DIRECTION DIST rC S30'46'20"E 46.66' DATE: OCT 31, 1994tilly,ve. S59'12'11"E 217.51' N59-12'1 t "W 226.50' D N30'46'20"W 46.65'- E 559'12'03"W 164.87' F S09'27'47"W 36.58' G N29'10'39"E 18.77' H S29'10 39 W 18.27 J 559'12'03"W 18.62' K N59'12'03"E 248.93' MI 6616-21 PRESTON PLACE FRED S. PRICE a N0. 1301-B /�'/ 4' 'Mrd pfm lk Pntton Harris Rust&Associales,pe e.im.....sur.T^r,.Pi.......L. d -p. A. ht -t. M s. M.I. street vl"im. zzetz Offices Fairlax,Va. Bridg-ter,Vn Leesburg,Va. Virginia Beach.Va. chan Winchester,Va. DATE: OCT 31, 1994tilly,ve. Boa-eze-zeta u�t.o-,aa-sa�n SHEET 3 OF 3 COUNTY or FREDERICA Dep z anent of Planninla and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator RE: Proposed Amendments To Article XIV, FP Floodplain Districts, Chapter 165, Zoning Ordinance DATE: November 4, 1994 The following amendment pertains to the above referenced article of the Zoning Ordinance. In particular, this amendment proposes to allow recreational vehicles within floodplain areas provided that specific requirements are met. These requirements are consistent with FEMA regulations, and will allow Frederick County to meet the standards necessary to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Staff discussed this amendment with the Planning Commission during the October 19, 1994 meeting. The Planning Commission did not express any concerns with the proposed requirements and recommended that staff advertise the amendment for public hearing. Staff asks that the Planning Commission consider this amendment and forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final disposition. 9 North Loudoun Sircct P.O. Box 601 Winchester. VA 22601 t1'inc Hester, VA ?26f" I_ 11 u 1 ►N ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION November 16, 1994 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 165, ZONING WHEREAS, An ordinance to amend Chapter 165, Zoning, of the Frederick County Code, Article XIV, FP Floodplain Districts, Section 165-106F, Use limitations; required approvals, was referred to the Planning Commission on November 16, 1994; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance adoption on November 16, 1994; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this ordinance adoption on , 1994 ; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience, and in good zoning practice; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: That Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, Article XIV, FP Floodplain Districts, Section 165-106F, Use limitations; required approvals is amended as described on the following attachment: 165-106F. Recreational vehicles are permitted to be parked in the floodplain district provided the following conditions are met: 1) The recreational vehicle is fully licensed. 2) The recreational vehicle is installed on wheels and ready for highway use. 3) The recreational vehicle is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices. 4) The recreational vehicle has no permanently attached additions. COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director RE: Informal Discussion Regarding a Potential Rezoning DATE: October 31, 1994 Attached is a letter from Sharon Stine requesting time on the Commission's agenda to discuss the potential for rezoning a 2.5 acre parcel located on the west side of Route 522 North, from RA to B-2 (Business General). The property is located between Omps Garage and Reading Landscape and has frontage on both Route 522 and Route 709 (Bryarly Road). A contract purchaser is interested in establishing a hardware store with equipment rental on the site. This would require Business General Zoning. The current Comprehensive Plan identifies Albin as a potential Rural Community Center although, it differentiates Albin from other areas which have been identified as potential Community Centers. The inclusion of Albin in the plan is a result of the recent recognition that Albin shares many of the same characteristics with other areas identified as Community Centers. It is the staffs opinion that Albin should be recognized as an official Community Center. With this in mind, staff feels that there is potential for additional business uses in this area. The plan lists "Consider proposals for commercial development in rural community centers on an individual basis" as a strategy for community centers. Because detailed policies for Community Centers have not yet been developed, it is difficult to evaluate specific proposals other than on their individual merits. A hardware store with equipment rental could be considered a use that would serve residents of Albin and the surrounding rural area. Issues such as traffic and appearance would need to be addressed. Please call me if there are any questions concerning this item. KCT/dre 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 226(}=4 0'Jnffiel: mli,�;�� 25 SOUTH KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 .. •._(703) 667-8078 October 28,1994 County of Frederick Department of Planning and Development Attention: Kris Tierney 9 N Loudoun St Winchester VA 22601 Mr. Tierney, We are the representing broker of the property at 354 Bryarly Road, deed book 647 page 093, which is under contract to Wayne Ridgeway. On their behalf we are seeking to have the above mentioned property rezoned to allow the use of a retail store, such as hardware store and possibly small machine rental such as post hole diggers, carpet cleaners, rotor tillers etc. It is the intention to keep the residential area conforming to the area and the business to face the business area of the new 522. There is no intention for use or future use of a auto sales either new os used. Could you please put our request on the calendar of the next meeting. Sincerely, 'Representing broker for Ronald Feathers Sharon Stine 7J Cm s 1 14 336 See 105 1 S 3Ro9 Op N th F-reder-' 4 te 105 Rt. '�-Pa. k Pike �� 3 v . - See 1013 522 5 335A & 107 34 7O' 6 2 ` /9 z 9666' 3 s 8 ,7 � ^ �3e4 32s 2s X23 2� O 396 594 309 j0S 325 326 327 7E 6 3 °3 Se 0? 3e 328 - Sn42 (A)-7G �� n 7D C 7F 72 T4s 3J300 329 7 ,ss 2g° 330 zgg 7 28 %9 3? 298 I p8q 7C 2 2g 78 2� 297 o C U 296 20 � 295 0 0 24 Zg4 � Hip�yeh �/ 72 Ov 3 3 293 CV 29 708e 4 ey 'e 287 2g8 v 291 43 4 � 286 36 N� " N .0 4� 41 X38 3> CO MAIN 9 41B 9 i s2 s o S 41A o 09 5 7 I 1 154B SCO 57 Ln 109A 54 S9 54A ,,p e k3O0 Scale Fee'600 90OI 61, _1 Location Map for PIN; 41—A-24 Sharon Stine — Proposed Rezoning MEMORANDUM LQN T Y of 1'R1.DE1ZiCK r anninc, anci s.��,�r�.`r.ient� P'ib eve,opmert 703 / 66-5: -5651 Fax -703/678-0682 TO: Planning Commission FROM: W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator VW SUBJECT: Informal Discussion, Mr. Linwood Ritter DATE: November 1, 1994 Staff received the attached letter from Mr. Linwood Ritter concerning the possibility of connecting the Pioneer Trailer Park to public sewer. I had talked to him previously about this and suggested that an informal discussion with the Commission would probably be appropriate. He is now requesting this and I informed him by letter (attached) that he was scheduled for the November 16, 1994 meeting where he would be allowed to present his case. WWM/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winclhcstcr, VA 226W O COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 1665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 November 1, 1994 Mr. Linwood Ritter 746 Double Churches Road Stephens City, VA 22655 Dear Mr. Ritter: This is in response to your letter of October 26, 1994 concerning the possibility of a public sewer connection for Pioneer Trailer Park. I have reserved a position for you on the Planning Commission Agenda for the November 16, 1994 meeting. The meeting will be in the old Frederick County Courthouse at 7:00 PM. This will allow you to have an informal discussion with the Commission concerning what you want to do and hopefully, get a feel from them as to whether they will be interested in a formal request or not. I am making the time available, it will be up to you to present your case to the Commission. I will be available to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, W. ryne Miller Zoning Administrator WWM/dc 9 North Loudoun Stn ct P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 12601 Winchester, VA22604 Location Map for PIN; 86—A-208 Pioneer Trailer Park 1 '-') ;V'T`Y cif FREDERICK Oi Planning and Lcvciorment 703 i 665-651 Fax 703/678-068-2 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II RE: Informal Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendments To Article IV, Supplementary Use Regulations, Section 165-30, Signs. DATE: November 4, 1994 The Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) has discussed proposed draft amendments regarding the existing sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. These amendments were created as a result of work done by the Chamber of Commerce Corridor Appearance Task Force (CATF). The CATF created a report that provides recommendations to assist with the long term appearance of roadway corridors leading into the community. Staff met with the CATF in August to discuss the proposed amendments. The CATF was not opposed to these amendments; however, they stated that the focus of their report was limited to the primary roadway corridors leading into the City of Winchester and not the county as a whole (please refer to letter of response from Bill Shendow dated August 30, 1994). Staff believes that the proposed amendments need to reflect the community as a whole to ensure consistency in our commercial and industrial areas, to avoid the creation of overlay districts simply for sign regulations, and to mitigate problems with future corridors. In other words, if regulations are consistent (as they currently are written), Frederick County will not have to repeat this exercise when less significant or future commercial and industrial corridors are developed throughout the county. The DRRS directed staff to provide the proposed amendments for Planning Commission review and discussion. Staff asks that the Planning Commission consider this item and provide direction on how to proceed. 9 North Loudoun Slrcel P.O. Box oo! winchester, VA -12001 windhcslcr. VA _'-'OO-3 Commercial Signage Height Size (Freestanding) Size (On Building) Minimum Spacing Design Maintenance COMPARISON OF EXISTING REGULATIONS AND PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS Existing Requirement 35 feet varies by district 20% of wall 50 feet no requirement requirement Proposed Recommendation 25 feet 75 sq. ft. 1 sq. ft. / 1 linear ft. of bldg frontage 100 feet design with bldg require maintenance PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS - SECTION 165-30 SIGNS F. Minimum Spacing For Freestanding Business Signs The minimum distance between freestanding business signs shall be one hundred (100) feet. The Zoning Administrator may allow two (2) signs to be separated by less than one hundred (100) feet to permit the signs to share a similar location. In such cases, the two (2) signs shall be separated from other signs by a distance totaling one hundred (100) feet plus the distance by which the separation of the signs was reduced. G. Height Freestanding business signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height in any zoning district. All other signs shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height, Freestanding business entrance signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. H. Size (1) No freestanding business sign or directional sign shall exceed seventy-five (75) square feet in area. No freestanding business sign or directional sign shall exceed fifty (50) square feet in the B1 Neighborhood Business District. (2) No cottage occupation sign shall exceed four (4) square feet in area. (3) The permitted size of a business sign that is attached to the side of a building in any zoning district shall be a dimension that does not exceed one (1) square foot per one (1) linear foot of building frontage and does not exceed a total of two hundred (200) square feet. (4) No freestanding business entrance sign shall exceed four (4) square feet in area. I. Design All freestanding business signs shall conform to the overall design concept of the building in which the sign represents. Business signs that are mounted on a building shall conform to the architecture of that building. J. Maintenance and Removal (1) All signs shall maintain a neat and orderly appearance. Signs that are damaged, structurally unsound, or poorly maintained shall be repaired within thirty (30) days after receiving written notification from the Zoning Administrator. Any sign that is not adequately repaired within thirty (30) days shall be removed by the property owner. (2) Off -premise business or directional signs that advertise a business which ceases to exist shall be removed by the property owner within thirty (30) days after receiving written notification from the Zoning Administrator. (3) Sign removal shall include the message portion of the sign and any supporting structural component. K. Sign Permits (1) A sign permit shall be obtained from the Frederick County Building Official prior to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or repair of any sign. (2) Commemorative plaques and historical markers shall be exempt from obtaining sign permits. COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II RE: Informal Discussion Regarding Portable Signs DATE: November 4, 1994 The Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) reviewed the sign recommendations specified in the final report of the Corridor Appearance Task Force (CATF). The DRRS agreed with most of these recommendations, but expressed concern regarding the lack of information pertaining to portable signs. The DRRS directed staff to meet with the CATF and the Chamber of Commerce to determine their position regarding this issue. Staff met with these groups and determined that they were not opposed to the allowance of portable signs; however, they believed that these signs should be permitted and limited to a specific time period. This would allow for special sales and promotions to be advertised but would allow an enforcement method if these signs became permanent in nature. Both groups also suggested that the DRRS consider special exceptions for unique situations. The DRRS directed staff to review these concepts with the Planning Commission. The DRRS felt that this would allow staff to determine what guidelines should be established regarding this issue. Staff asks that the Planning Commission consider the pros and cons associated with portable signs and provide comments or concerns regarding this issue. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Discussion With Environmental Health, Steve Stiefel DATE: November 7, 1994 Mr. Steve Stiefel, Environmental Health Manager for the Lord Fairfax District, requested an opportunity to brief the Commission on several recent changes to the environmental health regulations and their impact on Frederick County citizens. This will be for the Commission's information, no action required. WWM/dc 9 North LoLOOUn Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 2601 Winchester, VA 22604