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AGENDA
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Old Frederick County Courthouse
Winchester, Virginia
JANUARY 6, 1993
7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB
1) Election of Officers and
1993 Meeting Schedule ....................................... A
2) Meeting Minutes of November 4, 1992 ............................ B
3) Bimonthly Report .......................................... C
4) Committee Reports ........................................ D
5) Citizen Comments ........................................... E
7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS
6) Conditional Use Permit #015-92 of Kenneth R. Heishman for a cottage
occupation (building lawn furniture, picnic tables, etc.). This
property is located on 522 South in the Shawnee District.
(Mr. Miller) ............................................... F
7) Updates to the 1993 Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan.
(Mr. Tierney) .............................................. G
MISCELLANEOUS
8) Memo regarding the withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit #013-92
of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
........................................................ II
9) Other.
(attachment) ............................................... I
MEETING MINUTES
OF THF
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on
November 4, 1992.
PRESENT: Planning; Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John
R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee
District; Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District; George L. Romine, Citizen at
Large; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon
District; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back
Creek District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; and Beverly Sherwood, Board
Liaison.
Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director/Secretary;
W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning
Director; and Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of October 7,
1992. Upon motion made by Mrs. Copenhaver and seconded by Mr. Romine, the minutes of
October 7, 1992 were unanimously approved as presented.
BIMONTHLY REPORT
Chairman Golladay accepted the bimonthly report for the Commission's
information.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that both Comprehensive Plan public meetings were
held and excellent displays and presentations were prepared. Mrs. Copenhaver felt the approach
was good, however, public attendance was poor.
SUBDIVISIONS
Subdivision Application #010-92 of Jacob Moreland to create two lots from a 55.931
square foot parcel. This property is located on the east side of U.S. Route 522 South,
850' south of Route 776, in the Shawnee District and is identified with PIN
#64B000A0000870.
Action - Approved
Mr. Miller stated that there was an existing, nonconforming business located on
the property, Stop & Shop Grocery. Mr. Miller said that two existing sheds located along the
front southern boundary are part of a ground water monitoring facility and are to be removed
when that project is complete. He added that a variance for the temporary building was obtained
by the applicant's son-in-law.
Mr. James Ray Goode said that he was the son-in-law of Mrs. Beverly S.
Moreland, the owner of the property. He said that the property is a gift from Mrs. Moreland
and he plans to build his home at this site.
The Commission felt that this division complied with the requirements of the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr.
Shenk,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of subdivision application #010-92 of Jacob Moreland for two single-family
residential lots from a 55,931 square foot parcel zoned RP (Residential Performance), located
in the Shawnee District.
REQUEST FOR RELIEF OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RE UIREMENTS--GEORGE
P_ COUSSOULOS PROPERTY
Action - Approval
Mr. Miller said that Mr. George P. Coussoulos wishes to divide a 28.3152 -acre
tract of RA (Rural Area) Zoned land into two parcels. The subdivision ordinance requires a 50'
right-of-way for a shared private driveway, which is required in this case; however, Mr.
Coussoulos's property has only 23 foot of road frontage on Route 608. Mr. Miller said that
since Mr. Coussoulos has not been able to acquire additional land from adjoining property
owners, he is requesting relief from the Subdivision Ordinance requirements. The staff
recommended approval to allow the land division as depicted with the stipulation that the parcels
could not be further divided unless the required right-of-way was obtained.
Mr. George P. Coussoulos stated that he wanted to divide the property into two
lots for house sites and there would be a shared private driveway out to Route 608. Mr.
Coussoulos said that the property had only 23 foot frontage when he purchased it. Mr.
Coussoulos said that apparently, a Mrs. Whetzel had originally owned the entire parcel and in
1977, she sold what is now Parcels A and B and kept approximately 2.4 acres for herself. He
said that apparently, at that time, there were no requirements for frontage onto a state road.
Mr. Miller said that Mr. Coussoulas has been very cooperative and has made
every possible attempt to acquire the needed right-of-way. Mr. Miller also noted that there was
good sight distance at this location.
Chairman Golladay called for anyone wishing to speak in favor or opposition to
this request, but no one came forward.
The Commissioners felt that according to the subdivision ordinance, an appeal of
this type may be granted if there was a particular hardship. They felt that in this case, the
hardship was that the property was acquired before the adoption of the minimum right-of-way
requirement (about one-year ago with the new rural regulations) and another hardship was the
pre-existing peculiar shape of the property.
Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Light,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of the request by Mr. George P. Coussoulos for relief of the Subdivision
Ordinance requirements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conditional Use Permit #013-92 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for a lodge and
community park. This property is located on the north side of Middle Road
approximately one mile from U.S. Route 11, just across the Winchester City Line, and
identified by PIN #630000A000004D in the Back Creek District.
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Action - Tabled for 60 days
Mr. Miller said that a portion of this property (0.159 acres out of the total 13.583
acres) is located within city limits. He said that a letter was received from the City Planning
Director, dated October 8, 1992, stating concerns regarding the portion of property within city
limits. Highlights of the letter were: 1) the 60 foot right-of-way from Middle Road into this
property will need to be built to city standards and dedicated to the city by deed of dedication;
2) if public utilities are needed, they would need to be installed during street construction; 3)
the developer will need to indicate how he will reduce impacts on adjoining property owners by
stormwater management and buffers; and 4) the developer needs to indicate in writing to the city
that the 0.159 acre portion of this tract within the city will not be utilized for uses not allowed
in the low residential zoning of the City of Winchester.
Mr. Eds Coleman, attorney, was present on behalf of the Loyal Order of Odd
Fellows. Mr. Coleman said that the park would be along the nature of a private park used by
permit only. He said that the Odd Fellows requirements would prohibit gambling or the
construction of a bar room.
Mr. Richard Madigan, Trustee for the Loyal Order of Odd Fellows, reiterated Mr.
Coleman's statement that their intent for the park would be for private use by members and
leased to outsiders for a fee in order to recoup some of the operating and maintenance costs.
Chairman Golladay called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor
or opposition and the following persons came forward:
Mr. Charles E. Jeter, adjoining property owner, said that the drainage problem
in this area is severe. Mr. Jeter distributed photographs of his property to the Commission and
stated that about 100 feet of his front yard gets flooded in wet weather. He said that the
property in question has been stripped twice of top soil. Mr. Jeter also stated that both he and
his neighbors heard that the County Parks and Recreation Department was to become involved
in creating a "community park" here with ballpark diamonds, lights, etc. Mr. Jeter was
concerned what effects a public use area would have on his property.
Mr. Dick Helm, adjoining property owner and an agent with Glaize
Developments, was concerned about the intensity of facility uses and the resulting impacts
(accesses, traffic, aesthetics) on adjoining properties. Mr. Helm said that primarily, his feeling
was that wedding receptions, private parties, dining rooms, etc., were essentially commercial
uses and he felt it was inappropriate for a commercial use to be surrounded by low density
residential housing.
Mr. Edward J. Riordan, adjoining property owner, asked about fencing because
he was concerned about people taking short-cuts across his property from the park to Cedar
Creek Grade. Mr. Riordan asked how the Odd Fellows planned to "police" the park area in
order to enforce the no -drinking policy. He was also concerned if the tree line at the rear of the
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property would remain and also where each facility was planned to be located on the site.
The Commissioners were generally in favor of the project, but felt that more
detailed information concerning the development of the site (drainage, location of facilities,
accesses, fencing, etc.), in the form of a site plan, needed to be submitted so that decisions could
be made to protect adjoining properties. Other questions needed to be answered by the applicant,
such as if the park would be public or private and whether or not alcohol consumption would be
permitted. The Commissioners suggested that the applicant may want to consider an engineering
study, especially because of drainage concerns, and a feasibility study on the costs involved.
Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Wilson,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
table Conditional Use Permit #013-92 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 60 days in
order to allow time for the applicant to submit clarification on the permit application
and to submit a site plan.
An amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning Ordinance, Article IX,
Neighborhood Business District, Section 9-1-1, Allowed Uses, to include restaurants as
an allowed use.
Action - Approved
Mr. Wyatt said that the Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee
(DR&RS) recommended approval of this amendment with the understanding that this use would
pertain to restaurants that are part of a shopping center, serve food on premise or on a carry -out
basis, and that do not include nightclub activities. He said that the Standard Industrial
Classification Manual (SIC) distinguishes between restaurant and nightclub uses. The amendment
presented contains the appropriate SIC Code for restaurant use.
Chairman Golladay called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor
or opposition to the amendment. No one came forward.
The Commission was in favor of the amendment and upon motion made by Mr.
Marker and seconded by Mr. Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
approve an ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning Ordinance, to
revise Article IX, Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Section 9-1-1, as follows:
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9-1-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, B-1
ALLOWED USE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL
CLASSIFICATION (SIC)
Restaurants 5812
An amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
Supplementary Use Regulations, to create Section 3-23 to provide Use Regulations for
restaurants in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District.
Action - Approved
Mr. Wyatt said that this amendment to Article III provides restrictions to the
restaurant use if it is located in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District.
Discussion ensued on the maximum percentage of floor area a restaurant could
occupy within a shopping center. Some Commissioners felt the recommended 35% was too
restrictive, especially in small B-1 shopping centers, and felt the figure should be raised to 50 %.
Other Commissioners noted that considerable B-1 Zoning was located near residential
neighborhoods and a restaurant covering 50% floor area could be quite large; and, in this
particular area, would generate considerable traffic on a road that is in poor condition.
Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Light,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of the amendment to Chapter 21 of the Frederick County Code, Article III,
Section 3-23, Supplementary Use Regulations, as presented, to create Article 3-23 to provide Use
Regulations for restaurants in the B-1, Neighborhood Business Districts, as follows:
3-23 RESTAURANTS
Restaurants located in the B-1, Neighborhood Business, Zoning District
shall meet the following requirements:
3-23-1 Restaurants are not permitted to have drive through window service.
3-23-2 Restaurants are only permitted to be located within a shopping center containing
at least three other business units.
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3-23-3 Restaurants are not permitted to exceed thirty-five (35) percent of the total floor
area within a shopping center.
DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE METHODS TO PRESERVE HISTORIC SITES
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
Mr. Tierney said that numerous discussions have been held at the Historic
Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) level on ways in which the County could improve its historic
preservation effort, particularly at the master development plan and rezoning stage. He said that
the HRAB would like to see procedures developed that would place the County in a better
position to negotiate with potential developers of historic property. The HRAB has proposed that
the County identify parcels throughout the county that are indisputably of some historic
significance, so that a developer knows at the onset that the property is important and if it is to
be developed, it will have to be done in such a way as to be sensitive to the historic nature of
the property. Mr. Tierney said that the HRAB does not want to be too restrictive, but simply
to let the developer know that there are some issues which need to be addressed. He said that
the HRAB has put together a list of some 150 properties throughout Frederick County and this
list could be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan as a means of notifying potential
developers of their historic importance. He also suggested having the HRAB act as a reviewing
agency on master development plans and rezonings which involve historic properties.
Mr. Ray Ewing, Chairman of the HRAB, recalled the Caleb Heights review that
took almost one year to complete. Mr. Ewing stated that if procedures were in place, it would
save time for the developer and the County Commission and Board. He felt that historic
properties should be identified and developers should know at the onset that the county feels the
site is significant.
Mrs. Mary Jane Light, member of the HRAB, said that she has read statistics
whereby the designation of a property as historically significant increases its value. Mrs. Light
felt that the county was obligated to preserve its historic resources. She suggested notifying
property owners by letter that the HRAB has found their property to be historically significant
and ask them if they would object to their property being placed on the HRAB's list.
Some of the Commissioners were concerned that designating a property as
historically significant may create a financial impact on the original owner by reducing the
property's commercial value. They felt that the property may not be as attractive to a potential
developer because of the historical restrictions placed upon it by the county. Other
Commissioners felt that it would be preferable for a developer to know what the county and
private interest groups expect at the onset, rather than waiting until Planning Commission or
Board meetings. They also felt a responsibility to the community to recognize historically
significant sites for future generations.
The consensus of the Commission was that a middle ground approach might be
to incorporate into the master development plan application that historical issues must be shown
and addressed --without identifying county properties on an official list --similar to the way we
require a developer to identify and address floodplains, wetlands, woodlands and steep slopes.
They also felt it was a good idea to use the HRAB as a reviewing agency for master plan
applications. No official action was taken at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business was discussed and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Frederick County Planning Commission
FROM: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
SUBJECT: Bimonthly Report
DATE: December 18, 1992
(1) Rezonings Pending: (dates are submittal dates)
Twin Lakes
4/04/90 (Shaw) (RA to B2/RP)
(2) Rezonings Approved: (dates are BOS meeting dates)
None
(3) Rezonin s Denied: dates are BOS meetin dates
None
(4) Conditional Use Permits
pending:
(dates
are submittal dates)
Kenneth R. Heishman
11/12/92
Shaw
Furniture Building
(5) Conditional Use Permits Approved: (dates are approval dates)
Windy Hill Business Pk 12/09/92 Shaw Off Premise Sign
(6) Site Plans Pending: (dates are submittal dates)
Wheatlands Wastewater
Fac. 9/12/89
Opeq
Trmt.facil
Grace Brethren Church
6/08/90
Shaw
Church
Flex Tech
10/25/90
Ston
Lgt. Industrial
Hampton Chase
12/18/90
Ston
S.F. & T.H.
Lake Centre
05/15/91
Shaw
Townhouses
Red Star Express Lines
05/24/91
Ston
Whse. Addition
Freeton
04/27/92
Opeq
Townhouses
Winchester Church of God 07/29/92
BkCk
Church
Salvation Army
12/03/92
Ston
Ofc/Housing
Preston Place
12/03/92
Shaw
Apartments
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Valley Proteins (rev) 12/16/92 Gain Industrial
(7) Site Plans Approved: (dates are approval dates)
Salem Church of Breth. 11/24/92 Opeq Social Hall
FCSA 12/16/92 Opeq Maintenance Bldg.
(8) Subdivisions Pending: (dates are submittal dates)
None
(9) Subdivisions Pending Final Admin. Approval: (P/C approval
dates
Abrams Point, Phase I
6/13/90
Shawnee
Hampton Chase
02/27/91
Stonewall
Lake Centre
06/19/91
Shawnee
Fredericktowne Est.
10/16/91
Opequon
(sections 5, 6 and 7)
Coventry Courts
12/04/91
Shawnee
Senseny Glen
12/04/91
Shawnee
Freeton
05/20/92
Opequon
Fairfax Drive Ext.
08/05/92
Opequon
Deer Run @ Sherando
08/19/92
Opequon
(10) PMDP Pending: (dates are submittal dates)
James R. Wilkins III 11/02/92
Shawnee
(11) FMDP Pending Administrative Approval: (dates are BOS approval
dates
Battlefield Partnership 04/08/92 Back Creek
Hampton Chase (revised) 05/27/92 Stonewall
(12) FMDP Administ. Approved (dates are admin. approval dates)
None
(13) Board of Zoning Appeals Applications Pending:(submit. dates),
Alder Homes 12/17/92 Opeq 10' rear - house
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(14) BZA Applications Approved: (approval dates)
Perry Cooper
Robert Russell
Cracker Barrel
(15) BZA Applications Denied:
None
12/15/92 Shaw Adm Appeal
12/15/92 Ston 2.5'front-porch
12/15/92 Shaw Sign -Height &
Size
(16) PLANS RECD. FOR REVIEW FROM CITY OF WINCHESTER
None
E. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITY REPORT #23
1. Rural Landmarks Surve Re ort
Bob Watkins, Kris Tierney, and Ron Lilley met with Maral
Kalbian and Mary Jane Light to review the final Rural Landmarks
Survey Report and to preview the slide presentation.
2. Route 37
Bob Watkins attended the Chamber of Commerce's forum on
Route 37 Extended.
3. House Numbering/911 System
Staff is continuing with the update of the House
Numbering Project through the use of ACAD11, dBase IV, and general
inquiry.
4. Site Plan Reviews
Evan Wyatt conducted the following site plan reviews:
On December 2, met with George Fourd to discuss site plan
requirements for the Preston Place Apartment proposal. This site
is located along Route 645 (Airport Road) near the Winchester
Regional Airport.
On December 4, met with John Lewis to discuss site plan
requirements for a new office building in the Airport Business
Center. This site is located on Aviation Drive, adjacent to the
new Lantz Construction Office.
On December 15, 1992, attended an Economic Development
meeting with Venture Team at the former Capitol Records site along
Route 652 (Shawnee Drive). The purpose of this meeting was to
advise Venture Team of all requirements that must be met prior to
occupancy.
5. Corridor Appearance
Ron Lilley is developing input for the Chamber of
Commerce Task Force regarding options for dealing with street
lighting, utility lines, and traffic circulation. This group meets
monthly.
6. Stephens City/Frederick County Joint Planning Committee
This group is trying to develop a clear concept of what
both jurisdictions would like to have in the Route 11 corridor
between the northern Town limits and the Opequon Creek. Ron is
putting together information about road plans for the area and
traffic impacts of various development scenarios. The group will
meet again in January.
7. Historic Resources Advisory Board
Ron Lilley reports the following work by the HRAB:
Currently requesting (via separate memo) BOS approval of
historic plaque design contest proposal.
Developing a funding request (from the Planning
Department budget) for architectural historian Maral Kalbian to
provide technical expertise to the HRAB.
Pursuing adding HRAB to list of review agencies whose
comments may be requested for Rezoning and Master Plan
applications.
Starting to look into tax incentive options for historic
preservation.
8. Board of Zoning Appeals
Ron Lilley spent above-average time coordinating various
aspects of the Cracker Barrel sign variance application.
P/C Review Date: 1/06/93
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #015-92
KENNETH R. HEISHMAN
Cottage Occupation
Building Lawn Furniture, Picnic Tables, Etc.
LOCATION: 522 south of Winchester at 3029 Front Royal Pike
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Shawnee
PROPERTY ID NUMBER 87000OA0000400
PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas), land use -
residential
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas),
land use - residential
PROPOSED USE: Cottage Occupation -- building lawn furniture,
picnic tables, etc.
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Virginia Department of Transportation• No objection to
conditional use permit for this property. However, should use
ever expand in the future, the entrance may have to be
upgraded to VDOT minimum commercial standards.
Fire Marshal: Woodshop area must be maintained in accordance
with Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. This is an
existing use and has had no negative impacts on fire and
rescue resources.
Inspections Department: Building shall comply with the
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building code and Section 305, Use
Group F (Factory and Industrial), of the BOCA National
Building Code/1990. Permit required shall be a "change of
use" on existing building. Other codes that apply are title
28 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 36 Nondiscrimination on
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the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in
Commercial Facilities.
Health Department: No objection to proposal as long as
business does not increase septic system usage.
Planning Department: Applicant has advised that the building
of lawn furniture is to take place in an accessory building
(garage) and there will be no other employees. He has been
building and marketing lawn furniture at this location on a
part time basis for several years. Customer traffic has been
light and mostly seasonal. The reconstruction of Route 522
may impact the entrance to this property but this is an
unknown at this point. There is currently good sight distance
from both directions at this location. Any signage should be
restricted to that allowed by ordinance for a cottage
occupation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JANUARY 6, 1993 PC MEETING: Approval
with the following conditions:
1. Expansion of the facilities required for this business or
the addition of more than one employee will require a new
conditional use permit.
2. Signage will be limited to the allowed 2 X 2 cottage
occupation sign.
3. Should this use reach an intensity causing traffic
problems, a Virginia Department of Transportation evaluation
will be required and the possible installation of a commercial
entrance may be mandatory.
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Submittal Deadline
P/C Meeting
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
1. Applicant (The applicant if the owner; other)
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2. Please list all owners, occupants, or parties in interest of
the property:
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3. The property is loca/t�ed at: (please give exact directions)
4. The property has a road frontage of /'S -T-= feet and a
depth of 3-M .S- feet and consists of acres.
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5. The property is owned by ��p,�,A ��as
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9. It is -proposed that the following buildings will be
constructed: M — W E
10. The following are all of the individuals, firms, or
corporations owning property adjacent to both sides and rear
and in front of (across street from) the property sought to be
permitted. (Continue on back if necessary.) These people
will be notified by mail of this application: (PLEASE LIST
COMPLETE 14 -DIGIT NUMBER.)
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12. Additional comments, if any:
I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application
and petition the governing body of Frederick County, Virginia to
allow the use described in this application. I understand that the
sign issued to me when this application is submitted must be placed
at the front property line at least seven (7) days prior to the
first public hearing and maintained so as to be visible until after
the Board of Supervisors' public hearing.
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Signature of Applicant
Signature of Owner
Owners' Mailing Address
Owners' Telephone No.
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
703 / 665-5651
Fax 703 / 678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Directo�7
RE: Comprehensive Policy Plan Update; Public Hearing
DATE: December 18, 1992
Attached are the sections of the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan which contain
recommended updates. The plan has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the
County's Comprehensive Plans and Policies Committee. Significant updates to the plan
consist of the following:
1. Updated employment figures
2. Updated figures for school enrollment and the status of planned school facilities.
3. Updated numbers for sewer and water hookups, capacities and facility status.
Along with planned line extensions.
4. An extensive update of the Parks and Recreation section dealing with
programming procedures and plans for adding facilities to achieve and maintain
compliance with national standards outlined in the Virginia Outdoor Plan.
5. An expansion of the Urban Development Area encompassing roughly 700 acres
along Route 522 south of the current UDA boundary. This addition is bounded on
the west by Route 644 and extends south of the Route 644/Route 522 intersection
to include the Shenandoah Mobile Home Park. The eastern limit of the area follows
a drainage swale in a northeasterly direction from the mobile home park to the
southern limit of the current UDA.
Text changes are indicated by underlined type. Paragraphs containing changes have been
shaded.
A map is attached which shows the location of the recommended expansion of the UDA.
9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601
Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604
If Commission members have any questions concerning any of the recommended changes
to the plan, please let me know. If there are no problems staff would ask that the
Commission recommend approval of the plan to the Board of Supervisors.
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1993 UPDATES
ECONOMY
Because of its strategic location in relation to other areas, the Frederick County -Winchester
area has been a center of commerce and transportation since the eighteenth century. In the
County, major roads traveling west from the Washington metropolitan area meet major roads
traveling north and south in the Shenandoah Valley. Economic growth continues in the County
as a result of these advantages.
Economic growth is one of the forces that drives other types of growth in any community. In
order to plan for growth and development in Frederick County, it is important to examine
economic trends. It is particularly important to coordinate economic development policy with
other planning policies.
The City of Winchester and Frederick County together comprise a single, unified economic
area. Economic growth in the City of Winchester certainly has an effect on growth in the
County. Therefore, the City and County have developed a cooperative approach to economic
development.
Employment Trends
The number of ;employed people living in Frederick County and Winchester has grown h
recent years despite fluctuations following the rise and fall of the national economy. The
average annual number of employed people, as reported by the Virginia Employment
Commiss'ion,,increased steadily during the late 1970's from about 23;0.00 in 1975 to 26;800 in
1979 The number of'emploved people living in the area dropped slightly in 1980'and 1981:
Since 1981, the number has risen steadily to 34,438 in 1991,
Monthly, and annual unemployment rates, the percentage of the labor. force whi& are.
unemployed, have also fluctuated in Frederick County and Winchester in response to national
trends. Average annual unemployment rates for the local area were generally above the state
and national averages during the 1970's and early 1980's. During the peak recessionaryyear
bf 1982, the unemployment: rates in the area reached a high of 11.7%, above the national
average ofi9.7%.' 1983 io,1990, the average annual' nemolow went rates stayed hejow
,he national average.. However, with the recent re . -ssion, the averagQe riem loyment rate
� l�
a gain risen above the 1991 nationalaVera�e of '6.7%
IQ7.7%.
Annr�;., :;k rhel�T,'r.;'T; L '; 1 .. +h _ _'_'; ._ L- - _ r ,
ih`rqdsed f, m 22.500 in : 2 2"4 i f6llowih
a`dre p .to about'23 435 in 1981,` -local einhyrnenl ;rose to . ,472 in 1991: <Since- 1982, the
Imber of "obs in the'area'has" gown at>a rate of over'3 0�
a � pe -Year.
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Table 6
Employment Trends
Private Sector
Frederick County and Winchester
I J
SECTOR
1984
.1986
1988
1990
.19.91,
Winchester -Frederick Total
22,658
25,294
28,73130,749
30;098;
Agricultural Services
443
473
517
446
491
Mining
117
125
144
166
3.57:
Contract Construction
1,405
1,597
2,335
2,255
1,272
Manufacturing7,813
8,462
8,5.96
9,059.
8,809;
Transportation and Utilities
1;254:
1,257
1;301
1,343:
1,474`
Wholesale Trade
1,517
1,909
2,380
21260
2,222.
Retail Trade
4,725
5,547
6,730
7,536
7;148
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
762
854
945
1,033
9.66'
Services
4,599
5,052
5,761
6,651
7,059
Nonclassifiable 1
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181
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Source.Virgina Employment Commission; Frederick Countv Department of Planning
an'd Development
Manufacturing plays an important role in the economy of the Winchester- Frederick County
area. In 1984, according to the Virginia Employment Commission, approximately
employees working in the private sector worked in manufacturing compared with 23.50/cin
manufacturing in the State as a whole. Since 1984, the percentage of private sector em to ees
working in manufacturing has dropped to 291-7c while t e tate average dro22ed to 15AFG.
DuriLig the same time period, the: number of private sector employees workin iii the service
industry rose trom20171c in 1984 to 2317c in 1991 an the number o private sector em-oavees
NvOrkinjog, in retail trade rose1rom,21%c: in 1984 to 23% in 1991
Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission
In 1982, the Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission was created
by joint resolution of the City of Winchester and the Frederick County governing bodies. The
Commission is composed of representatives from the County and the City, along with
representation from local industry. The Economic Development Commission is charged with
fostering an efficient and cooperative effort toward establishing economic development goals
and strategies to meet these goals for the Winchester -Frederick County area. The Commission
maintains an office and employs a director who is charged with the coordination of efforts
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to develop and implement an Economic Development Strategy for Winchester -Frederick
County. Revised annually, the 1991 Strategy addresses four program areas: Existing Industry
Development, Travel, Agribusiness Development, and Business Attraction.
CURRENT PROGRAM AREAS
OF THE
WINCHESTER -FREDERICK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
MIS. ION /OB.IECTIVES
1.
2.
3.
Existing In D v l men
Mission: To create an effective business environment which fosters the growth and
prosperity of existing industries and to communicate the availability of supporting
resources.
Objectives:
1. To increase demand for products and services.
2. Help reduce the cost of business in order to increase profits and
promote growth.
3. Assist in finding new markets for local products.
4. Assist in regulatory requirements.
Travel
Mission: To develop a comprehensive plan to attract visitors which benefit the com-
munity.
Objectives:
1. To increase the number of group tours to the community.
2. To attract the individual leisure traveler.
Agribusiness
Mission: To create market and product awareness of the diversified agribusiness
industry and to add value to locally grown products through marketing and education.
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Objectives:
1. To establish and enter new markets (farmers, restaurant, retail).
2. To increase income (profit) for agribusiness operations by adding value to local
products.
4. Business Attraction
Mission: To create a coordinated program to target and attract compatible business
and industry to Winchester -Frederick County.
Objectives:
1. To balance the proportion of commercial and industrial real estate tax base for
both the City and the County.
2. To create jobs, especially those which are non-competitive with existing industry
needs.
3. To assist in the development of quality life through increased income.
4. To assist in diversification of the type of business in the economic base.
Multiple activities have been identified in support of the objectives along with impact mea-
sures to assess the effectiveness of each program.
Virginia Community Certification Program
In 1985, the Frederick County -Winchester area became a certified community under the
Virginia Community Betterment and Certification Program. The purpose of this program
is to provide a process whereby community can become prepared for industrial and eco-
nomic development. In order to be certified, the community has to meet certain basic
requirements concerning economic development organizations, community information,
quality of life, local contacts, financial capability, existing industry, and industrial sites.
Certification results in enhanced recognition and promotion of the community in state eco-
nomic development efforts and in improved economic development efforts at the local
level.
Conclusions
During the past ten years, the economy in Frederick County has grown. However, the national
recession that occurred in the early 1980's had a significant impact on the local economy with
a decrease in the number of jobs in the area and an increase to unemployment. Growth in
the economy has occurred during the past several years. Particularly significant rates of growth
have occurred in recent years in trade and service business activity. The following are some
general conclusions concerning economic trends in Frederick County and Winchester.
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The number of employed people living locally has increased at a more rapid rate than
the population as a whole.
Local unemployment rates have generally followed the rise and fall of national rates.
Unemployment rates were generally above state and national averages in the 1970's
and rose to a particularly high level in 1982. Since 1982, local unemployment rates have
fallen to below the national average.
Between 1975 and 1985, employment in the private sector in Frederick County and
Winchester increased at an average rate of about 2.610. Since 1982, the employment
in the area has grown at a rate of over 3.0010 per year.
Table 7
Employment Trends
Private Sector
Frederick County
SECTOR
1984
1986
1988
1990
1991
Frederick County Total
7,761
8,444
9,606`
1'1;456
109060
Agricultural Services
411
415
426:
316
. ': 323
Mining
117
125
' 144'
16fi
157i
Contract Construction
911
1,004
1470
1,440
1,122.
Manufacturing
2,670
2;603
2,610
4,049
2,908:
Transportation and Utilities
762
725
743
808
944>
Wholesale Trade
638
923
1,129
_ 918
Retail Trade
1,153
1,391
1,672
1;934
1,869=
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
136
156
172:
, 375
3C:7
Services
960
1,137
1,237
1,450
1,433
Nonclassifiable
3:
5
Source: Virginia Employment Commission, Frederick County Department of Planning
and Development
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Manufacturing is particularly important in the local economy. Despite. a significant
in. manufacturing employment in the early 1980's: manufacturing employment gre
1,300 jobs between -1975 and 1985. From 1985 to 1991; manufacturing einplT
increased'"by 903 ?obs.
Conclusions
Local employment in trade has been growing faster than in the local economy as a whole
and at a faster rate than in trade in the state as a whole.
The amount of local retail sales has been growing at a particularly rapid rate.
Travel -related and tourist expenditures have grown at a rapid rate.
Employment in service businesses has grown at a more rapid rate than any other sector.
Median family income in the area remains below the state average, but is high in relation
to a majority of other counties and cities in Virginia.
At least 62%0 of workers living in the area worked locally in 1990.. General information
corrparingthe number of employed people living`inthe area with the number of people
working in the area might suggest that the proportion of workers commuting to work
outside the area has been increasing.
Projections, based on recent trends and national projections, suggest that the local
economy will continue to grow.
Economic Policy
The policies in this section are intended to describe a general economic development policy
which supports orderly economic growth in Frederick County. Economic development
policies need to be coordinated with other types of planning policy. The primary economic
issues identified include:
Rates of economic growth
The location of sites for business and industrial expansion
The maintenance and expansion of the local tax base
The potential for new types of economic activity
The need to provide special support for agriculture
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The proposed economic policies are as follows:
Uoa! - Support'a:business climate conducive to economic. activity and`orderly econornicgrowtlt
Strate-v 1 - Base decisions and work programs on the goals and strategies adopted for the
Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission.
Strategy 2 - Work with the Economic Development Commission and with existing business
and industry to continue to evaluate and improve economic development strategies.
Strate— 3 - Provide a diversity of locations for business and industry.
Strom 4 - Provide business and industrial locations that are attractive and compatible with
surrounding uses and sites.
Implementation Methods
I. Obtain information from existing business and industry concerning economic devel-
opment. Enlist their assistance on a continuous basis to identify opportunities for
economic development, to take advantage of the unique opportunities available to this
area, to identify strengths and weaknesses in the local economy, and to work to improve
weaknesses in the local economy.
2. Provide a diversity of sites in a wide range of different types of locations for business
and industrial sites.
3. Insure that industrial and business sites are provided with sufficient facilities, good
access, and appropriate locations to avoid congestion and to efficiently provide necessary
services.
4. Review ordinances to insure that appropriate business and industrial sites are pro-
vided, to insure compatibility with surrounding areas, and to insure that sufficient
standards are available to insure duality development.
S. Continue to provide staff support and other forms of support to the Frederick
County -Winchester Economic Development Commission.
Strom 1 -Promote Frederick County as a Iocation for agricultural activities and include
agriculture in economic development strategies.
Stratew 2 - Allow and encourage businesses and activities that support agriculture.
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Strategy 3 - Promote the participation of youth in the agricultural community and support
agricultural education.
Implementation Methods
1. Work with local farmers, agricultural organizations, and agriculturally related busi-
nesses to develop economic development strategies in relation to agriculture. Emphasis
should be placed on developing markets for local agricultural projects.
2. Evaluate the uses allowed in the agricultural zoning districts and other districts to
insure that a full range of agricultural activities are provided.
GOAL - Provide, upport to. travel and tourist related activities.
Stratey 1 - Promote activities which will encourage tourism, including the preservation of
historic sites and scenic vistas.
Implementation Methods
1. Review ordinances and policies to promote the preservation of historic sites and scenic
vistas and to promote activities that will encourage tourism.
2. Review ordinances to provide appropriate sites for travel and tourist related busi-
nesses.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
As development continues in Frederick County, there is a need to carefully plan for the
facilities and services that will be required. Planned development will affect the expenditures
and facilities that will be needed. It will also affect the location and types of facilities that
must be provided.
There is a need to carefully monitor growth and to plan land use and facilities in a coordinated
fashion. This can be accomplished through annual comprehensive planning and capital
improvements planning.
Schools
There are nine elementary schools in Frederick County which provide for trades Kindergarten
through 5.. There are two middle schools in Frederick County which provide for Grades 6
through S. The James Wood High School, Amherst Campus, provides for Grades 9 and:.;10
while the James Wood High School, Ridge Campus, provides for grades 11 and 12. The NREP
School provides special education services and Dowell J. Howard provides vocational services:
Hi& -h School. Ridge Campus: will enrnverr to vrnriP,� 9 thmi,oh 1? �;ncl TnmAc NXT, 14 u„rt, C'11" 1,
A nherstCamp, will become,J„ mes Wood i 1dle SchoQl,servinggrades 6 through Si.
Total student enrollment in Frederick County reached a relatively high point of 7, 775 in 19,76.
After 19.16, enrollments declined to a low point of 6,992 students in 1982. Since 1982;
enrollments have increased to 18,692 students in the fall of '1992. Changes in total enroIlrxtent�
have been largely brought about by the changes in elementary and middle school enrollments.
In. 1992, of the nine elementary schools, only Armel exceeds practical capacity. Enrollment
at the two middle schools and James Wood Amherst Campus, exceeds the practical capacihy
and totad secondM school' enrollment amounts to 107 0 of ca acit Total elementary school
,enrollment is iat 8670 of capacity. Overcrowding has been experienced in several schools in
recent years. To combat this problem, six schools are utilizing modular units
The opening of Sherando High Schoof will provide needed capacity to help meet the current
shortaQe'of secondary school capacity. If growth continues at the current rate, it is projected
that additional elementary school capacity will be needed in the Fall of 1994.
The question remains, will there be sufficient capacity to accommodate population growth in
the foreseeable future'?
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10. Robert E. Aylor Intermediate
11. James Wood Amherst Campus 9-10
12. James Wood Ridge Campus 11-12 l
13. Dowell J. Howard Vocational School%
14. Northeastern Regional Educational, /
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Emergency Services
There are ten fire companies and two rescue companies in Frederick County. Two of the ten
fire companies, Clearbrook and Greenwood, are in the process of adding full rescue capa-
bilities to the service they provide. The fire and rescue companies are as follows:
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Table 13
School Capacity and Enrollment
Frederick County
1992-1993`
Schools
Grade
Level
Rated
Capacity
Practical
Capacity
1992-1993
Enroll-
merit
% of
Practical
Capacity
Apple Pie Ridge
K-5
< 865
675
592
88%a
Armel
K-5
650
585
593
101%a>
Bass Hoover
-5
8651:.:.735
612
83%
Gainesboro
K-5
295 .
*260
146
56%
Indian Hollow
K-5
650 ':
585
554
95%
Middletown
K-5:
650
585
- 517
88%
Robinson
K-5
370
298
243
82%
Senseny Road
K-5
739
"699
560
80%
Stonewall
K-5
525
*527
439
93%G>
Total Elementary
K-5
5,609
4,949
4,256
86016
F.Co. Middle
6-8
924
*875
1,015
116%a<
R.E. Aylor Middle
6-8
- 1,082
* 1,010
1,093
108%
James Wood,
Amherst
9-10
1,328 `
1,125
1,283
114%o
James Wood, Ridge
11-12
1,350
1,125
1,021
91%
Total Secondary
6-12
4,684
4,135
4,412
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.Ages 2-21
56
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Total
K-12 1
10,349.
9,140
8,692:95-
W.
* th modular units. Gainesboro 2 Senseny Road 6; Stonewall 7; Fred.Co.
R.E. Aylor 9,. James Wood 3; Total: 36
Source: Frederick County School Board
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Emergency Services
There are ten fire companies and two rescue companies in Frederick County. Two of the ten
fire companies, Clearbrook and Greenwood, are in the process of adding full rescue capa-
bilities to the service they provide. The fire and rescue companies are as follows:
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Company 11 - Stephens City Fire Company, Inc.
Company 12 - Middletown Fire and Rescue
Company 13 - Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Company 14 - Gore Volunteer Fire Department
Company 15 - Round Hill Community
Company 16 - Gainesboro Fire Company
Company 17 - Star Tannery Fire Company
Company 18 - Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company
Company 19 - North Mountain Volunteer Fire Company
Company 20 - Reynolds Store
Company 21 - Timber Ridge Rescue Squad
Within the next year, the County will provide twelve full-time fire and rescue personnel. These
personnel will be supervised by a full-time Emergency Services Coordinator. Although the
County's population (and fire and rescue exposure) is increasing steadily, volunteers are
actually decreasing. One theory is that many of Frederick County's new residents are moving
to the County from other jurisdictions where volunteers are not used and that many of the
new residents are not used to supporting volunteer companies.
Other challenges faced by the fire and rescue companies include meeting fire suppression
equipment needs, upkeep and expansion of fire company buildings, establishing dry hydrants
in rural areas, meeting training requirements (especially rescue squad personnel) and com-
municating effectively via faulty radio systems.
Because there are only two County -based rescue squads, located in Middletown and in western
Frederick County, two more companies will be upgrading from First Responder units to full
service rescue squads. The strategic location of new squads must be carefully chosen in order
to minimize response times.
A new enhanced 911 system, known as CALLS, which provides emergency dispatch with
locational addresses of people calling the 911 emergency telephone number, has been
established in the County. This system culminates several years of research by C&P, the
County, and the City of Winchester to find a system that will function in a rural area where
homeowners addresses do not necessarily provide locational information.
The County's Road Naming Committee completed its work in 1988, with the adoption by the
Board of Supervisors of road names for all public roads in the County. Residences and business
in the County will be numbered by late 1992 to provide a comprehensive system of street
addresses throughout the County. This will provide better locational information to dis-
patchers and will improve response times.
Planning needs to be undertaken and standards developed for the location of new emergency
service facilities as population grows. Such facilities should be located to minimize response
time and to make the best use of the resources available.
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Airport
The Winchester Regional Airport is a 235 -acre, all weather, 24-hour general aviation airport
located southeast of the Route 50 irterchange of Interstate 81. The facility currently has 55
tiedown spaces, a 12,000 square foot and a 2,500 square foot public common hangar, a ten
unit and a 20 -unit T -hangar and four private corporate hangars. These hangars accommodate
76 aircraft, including 14 corporate aircraft, ranging in size from small passenger planes to
corporate jets.
On July 1, 1987, the City of Winchester joined with Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and
Warren Counties to form the Winchester Regional Airport Authority. The City conveyed
ownership of the airport to the Authority, and the City and Frederick County have committed
approximately $676,000 to improvements over the period between 1987 and 1992.
During 1987, the Authority acquired 21 acres adjacent to the Airport for placement of a new
terminal complex and additional hangars. The primary access roads to the airport have been
improved and sewer and water service is being provided by the Frederick County Sanitation
Authority. The Airport Authority has updated its master plan and begun Phase I of a two
phased, 1,000 foot runway extension project which will provide 5,500 feet of runway surface.
A terminal complex has been completed, along with a 32,000 gallon above ground fuel facility.
The terminal complex consists of a 9,300 square foot general aviation terminal building, a
15,000 square yard aircraft parking and servicing ramp, and a 75 space automobile parking
area. The terminal is principally designed to accommodate general aviation traffic. Con-
sideration will be given to having a scheduled air carrier to provide commuter service to the
area within the next five years. Other important services provided include 24-hour U. S.
Custom Service and 24-hour service and security line.
County Offices
The County's administrative office building at 9 Court Square is in need of either renovation
or complete replacement. Space analysis and site selection studies were prepared in 1990. A
number of county sites were analyzed, along with the current downtown site in Winchester.
This project should be reconsidered when economic conditions and county revenues improve.
Refuse Collection, Landfill, and Recycling
Refuse collection service is provided by Frederick County at 14 refuse collection stations.
Ap.proximately half of these stations consist of hydraulic compactor machines with separable
roll -off containers; the other half consist of front end dumpsters. Currently, the County is in
the process of converting dumpster sites to compactor stations when warranted by tonnage
levels.
The County should continue to convert dumpster sites to compactor sites as tonnage increases.
Consolidation of sites during the conversion process is also desirable, when practical.
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The Frederick County Landfill is a regional facility that receives refuse from Frederick and
Clarke Counties and the City of Winchester. The landfill is operated by Frederick County as
a proprietary fund and the landfill operation is fee sustaining. The management and planning
of landfill operations is solely the responsibility of Frederick County
The older section of the landfill, which opened in 1976, was closed in 1989. A new 160 acre
tract of adjacent land, purchased in 1986, was opened for landfilling during 1990. Both the
close-out of the old section and the construction of the new section have been carried out in
accordance with new state regulations that require much more sophisticated environmental
protection measures, including impermeable liners in all trenches, a complete leachate col-
lection system, and groundwater monitoring wells.
Landfill capacity has been planned for the next 17 years. The County should reevaluate
tonnage, revenue, and expenditure trends every year and set fees accordingly. The County
should continue to look for additional land adjacent to the landfill for future expansion. The
County should also continue to evaluate new technologies for waste reduction that would
extend the life of the landfill.
Frederick County has supported the Chamber of Commerce, Project Youths Recycling
Program with a grant of $15,000. This money will be used to offset expenses incurred by the
purchasers of the recycled materials. During the 1990's, the County will place, through private
contracts, recycled material collection boxes throughout the County. Most will be located at
existing collection stations.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has mandated that local governments reduce their solid waste
streams by 10% by 1991, 15% by 1993, and 25% by 1995 through recycling efforts. This will
require more intensive and coordinated recycling efforts. A regional materials recovery center
is anticipated to meet these guidelines.
New developments need to be provided with appropriate means of solid waste collection.
Either private collection or new collection stations should be provided by new developments.
Sewer and Water Facilities
The location of public sewer and water lines determines where urban development will occur.
The Urban Development Area described by the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan is
roughly the same as the service areas for public sewer and water. Because sewer and water
facility location determines the location of urban development, great care is needed in planning
where such facilities will be provided.
The Frederick County Sanitation Authority has the responsibility for the treatment, trans-
mission, and distribution of potable water and the collection and transmission of wastewater.
Most of the sewer and water mains and laterals in the County are owned, operated, and
maintained by the Sanitation Authority.
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Frederick County and the Sanitation Authority have executed a Facilities Planning Agreement
which sets forth procedures for the planning of sewer and water mains in the County. The
agreement includes provisions for adopting a water and sewer facilities plan, as a part of the
Comprehensive Plan, specifying the location of mains over eight inches in size. It also includes
provisions for review and update of the plan and for including sewer and water facilities
projects in the Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan.
The City of Winchester owns and maintains sewer and water lines in portions of the County
adjacent to the City corporate limits. Such lines have been extended into the County following
a previous agreement between the City and the County. A Gravity Flow Sewer Agreement
between the City and the County has been adopted which specifies that either jurisdiction
may transmit sewage from the other jurisdiction to the Opequon Plant if that sewage flows
by gravity to the receiving jurisdiction. This agreement requires that the delivering area be
Of a minimum size and that receiving facilities have sufficient capacity. The delivering
jurisdiction will be charged for the service provided by the receiving jurisdiction.
The Winchester -Frederick Service Authority has the responsibility of providing wastewater
treatment for the Sanitation Authority and the City of Winchester. The Service Authority
currently owns the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility, the Parkins Mill Plant and the
Stephens Run Plant. The Service Authority currently contracts for the operation of the plants.
The City operates the Opequon Facility and the Sanitation Authority operates the other
facilities.
Sewage treatment in the County is provided by three sewage treatment plants: the Opequon
Water Reclamation Facility, the Stephens Run Plant, and the Parkins Mill Plant. The Ope-
quon Plant serves the Abrams Creek drainage area and surrounding drainage areas east and
north of Winchester, and provides sewage treatment for Winchester. The Parkins Mill plant
serves the upper Opequon Creek drainage area and portions of the Wrights Run drainage
area. The Stephens Run Plant serves a small portion of the Stephens Run drainage area.
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The curre t capacity. of the Opequon Water _Reclamation Facility is. 6.5 million.:"Rallons'ber
dav- Assuming a constant connection rate of 200 connections per year, the Fredenc ounty
Sanitation Authority has projected there wilt be sufficient capacity in the Opeduon Plant
through .the:year 2005. At an 8% growth rate, capacity is projected to be sufficient through
the year 2002
The Stephens.Run.and Parkins Mills Plants serve an interconnectional system of sewer lines
in the Stephens Run, Wrights'Run, and Upper Opequon drainage areas. The combined rated
cavacitv'of "thes6plants is 750.000 Rallons per day. The currentaverage daily flow of these
lints is 700;000= allons per=day.
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1988 1989
Source: Frederick C iitation
There are substantial areas of land available for development within the existing sewer service
are'Ls. There is a need to monitor usage and consider expanding capacity at both sewage
treatment plants as needed. Both the Parkins Mill Plant and the Opequon Regional plant
Fan be expanded. The expansion of each plant should be considered within a five year capital
improvements plan. Projections concerning the additional connections that can be accom-
modated should be reevaluated each year.
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Abrams Creek- Service Area
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0.7
I ? 19 -11 1`1995 11
Source: Frecerick
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The purpose of this chapter is to outline the County's recreational policies and to identify
imnlPmar1tatiQn methndc fnr arrprnnli�hincr rP�rPatiQPal fac.l.ties programs, studies, and
plans. It is not meant to be a detailed recreation plan, but rather it is a part of the Countv's
continuing planning process and a guide to decision making.
Facilities
The County currently owns and operates two regional parks. Clearbrook Park, located five
miles north of Winchester on Route 11, consists of approximately 55 acres and Sherando
Park, located two miles east of Stephens City on Route 277, consists of approximately 330
acres. Both regional parks currently serve the County's population with both active and
passive recreational programs and facilities. In addition to these regional parks, five
neighborhood parks have been developed which serve a more specific group with more
limited facilities than those in the regional parks.
The neighborhood parks are located at: Reynolds Store Fire Company and Gainesboro Fire
Company in the Gainesboro District, North Mountain Fire Company and Round Hill Fire
Company in the Back Creek District, and at Frederick Heights subdivision in the Shawnee
District.
These neighborhood parks consists primarily of playground equipment for young children.
The exception is the park area at Frederick Heights subdivision which is an 11 acre facility
and contains a variety of recreation facilities.
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parks are :mairata ned by :the Parks Division of the ` County Parks and Recrea�taia
Department.
The Residential Performance zoninu re,ulation.s require that open space be provided in
most types of suburban development. In addition, recreational facilities are required in
most types of multifamily development. It is required that such open space and facilities
be dedicated to homeowners associations. There is a need to examine recreational and park
needs in suburban and urban areas.
Programs
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Citizen Participation
peen acLive iv su.iIULCu on a:re-uiar oasis since the creation Ot>tne dei2artment*ih 497L
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven members, including one from each
magisterial district, appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four year terms and two at -
large members recommended by the Commission and appointed by the Board to serve
staggered four year terms.
F-uture Demands
_.
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7 Establishment t trail systems and' bmgways
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badminton courts
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recreationcenter
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COMMUNITY PARK
+ Character
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I cation
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RECREATION CENTERS
1'3
EXISTING REGIONAL: PARK FACILITIES
er�tly' 'tlie Park$ azrci RecreatiE� D areinent iS res Unsile far
Ieai^brb6k Park
Sherando.:Park;
1-14
115
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figure bias teen .
reduced by SQ v
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FACILITY NEEDS
BASED ON MINIIVIUM STAN6kDSESTABLISHED IN
1989 YI.RGINIA - TI) QOR PLAN
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Need
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Ex�stn t
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4
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1\3,000
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1\10,0Q0
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30
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reduced by SQ v
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Siirima=v
Recreation Policy
Goal - Contribute to the physical, mental, and cultural needs of the community, its
economic and social well-being, and its sense of civic pride and social responsibility
through a complete program of parks and recreation.
Stratew 1 - Insure that appropriate open space and facilities are provided with new
development.
Strategy 2 - Identify the recreational, parks, and open space needs of the County.
Stratew 3 -Make available a wide ranee of year-round recreational opportunities.
Strategy 4 - Seek alternative funding methods for the provision of existing and identified
recreational needs.
Strategy - Encourage cooperative efforts with private, semi-public, and public providers
of recreational opportunities.
Implementation Methods:
1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan which identifies recreational, park,
and open space needs.
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2. Continue to solicit public opinion in planning parks and recreation.
3. Continue to encourage the participation and financial support of civic
groups businesses, and other organizations and individuals for
recreational needs.
4. Continue to utilize State and Federal grants and loans for financing and
programming County recreational needs and especially for major capital
projects.
5. Continue to expand our cooperative relationship with the Frederick
County School Board in jointly meeting identified County recreational
needs.
6. Continue to cooperate with the private sector, the semi-public sector, and
other public providers of recreation in meeting identified recreational
needs.
Goal - Continue to develop the County's regional parks as the major source of
recreational facilities and activities.
Strategy 1 - As finances are available, improvements to the Sherando and Clearbrook
Parks should take place according to the adopted master plans.
Implementation Methods:
1. Use the capital improvements planning process to provide improvements
to the regional parks.
2. Seek alternative sources of funding for park improvements.
Goal - Insure that appropriate recreational facilities are provided in urban and rural
areas.
Strategy 1 - Insure that appropriate open space and recreational facilities are provided in
association with new urban development.
Strateo,2 - Provide for suitable recreational opportunities for all portions of the County.
strategy 3 Provide far a trail sysfef an bikeway Puri.
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Implementation Methods:
1. Use a County -wide recreation plan to develop standards for open space
and recreational facilities in new urban development.
2. Use a County -wide recreation plan to identify the recreation needs of
residents in all portions of the County.
3. Identify recreation needs associated with the Rural Community Centers.
4. Review land development regulations to insure that appropriate
standards are provided for open space recreational facilities in new
developments.
Goal - Provide recreational programs and activities based on identified needs and
available funding.
Strategy 1 - Identify recreational program needs.
Stratew 22 - Solicit public opinion on recreational programs to be provided.
Strategy - Coordinate with the Frederick County School Board, the public sector, the
semi-public sector, and private organizations for the provision of recreational program
funds, services, and facilities.
Implementation Methods:
1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan identifying program needs.
2. Develop and maintain citizen participation in the identification of
recreational program and program facility needs.
I Actively solicit contributions for the provision of recreational programs
and program facility needs, from all segments of the community, both
private and public.
4. Structure the provision of all program facilities, such as indoor
community centers, to recognize land use decisions and policies.
5. Actively utilize public, semi-public, and private facilities for the provision
of recreational programs.
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
703 / 665-5651
Fax 703/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator \
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit #013-92, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows
DATE: December 18, 1992
Attached is a letter from Mr. George W. Johnston, III, representing
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. By this letter they are
withdrawing their conditional use permit application #013-92 that
was heard by the Commission on November 4, 1992. The application
was tabled for 60 days at the November 4th meeting.
9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601
Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604
LAW OFFICES
KUYKENDALL, JOHNSTON, COLEMAN & KUYKENDALL, P. C.
208 SOUTH LOUDOUN STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 2760
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601-1960
I. SLOAN KUYKENDALL
TELEPHONE (703) 667-4644
GEORGE W. JOHNSTON, III FAX (703) 667-2769
H. EDMUNDS COLEMAN, III December 17, 1992
L SLOAN KUYKENDALL, III PLEASE REPLY TO: P. 0. BOX 2760
Mr. W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator
Frederick County Department of Planning & Development
Post Office Box 601
Winchester, Virginia 22604
Re: Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Conditional Use Permit #013-92
Our File No. 31001 -
Dear Mr. Miller:
This letter is to advise you that the Odd Fellows wish to
withdraw their application for the above -referenced Conditional Use
Permit.
Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter.
/blo
cc: Mr. Richard F. Madiaan
Sinc4rel�
i
GeargJJoY�nston, III
1.
i0, DEC 1 81992
Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission
12 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, VA, 22601, (703)665-0973, FAX - (703)722-0604
December 17, 1992
Mr. James Golliday
Chair, Frederick County Planning Commission
9 North Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Jim:
Regarding the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Battlefields and
Commission proposed legislation, I provided an erroneous response
to the question of how many Winchester -Frederick County
battlefields were included in the twelve battlefields identified by
the Plan. The correct response is five, rather than the figure of
three which I used. They are:
Cedar Creek
First Kernstown
Second Kernstown
Third Winchester (Opequon)
Second Winchester
I lopped both Kernstowns and Winchesters together which is
historically incorrect. I hope you will share this information
with the other members of the Commission.
Thanks very much for the Commission's response. My information is
that the legislation will go before Congress very early in the new
session.
Sincerely,
June M. Wi t
Executive rector
V cc: Bob Watkins
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