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PC 01-20-93 Meeting AgendaFILE DOPY AGENDA FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Old Frederick County Courthouse Winchester, Virginia JANUARY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB 1) Meeting Minutes of Dec. 2 and Dec 16, 1992 ....................... A 2) Bimonthly Report...........................................B 3) Committee Reports ........................................ C 4) Citizen Comments ........ .................................. D 5) Discussion regarding the 1993 Subcommittee structure. (Mr. Watkins) .............................................. E 6) Discussion regarding the Wilkins Master Development Plan. (Mr. Tierney) ............................................... F 7) Discussion regarding the 1993-1994 Capitol Improvements Plan. (Mr. Tierney) .............................................. G 8) Other. (no attachment) ....................................... H MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on December 2, 1992. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were- James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee 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. ABSENT: Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director/Secretary; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director 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 21, 1992. Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the minutes of October 21, � 1992 were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT Chairman Golladay accepted Idle bimonthly report for the Commission's information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Stephens City/Frederick County -Joint Planning Committee Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Stephens City/Frederick County Joint Planning Committee is resuming discussion on Route 11 North and South of Stephens City and they are also discussing a possible western bypass around the Town of Stephens City. Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) - 10/17/92 Mtg Mr. Tierney said that the HRAB discussed the Plaque Program and organization of a design competition. Mr. Watkins said that the HRAB also received a report from the Planning Commission concerning the Commission's thoughts on historic properties designation. Informal Discussion Regarding the Preliminary Master Development Plan for James R. Wilkins III. This property is located along Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) in the Shawnee Magisterial District. No Action Mr. Bruce Edens of Greenway Engineering & Surveying and Ritchie Wilkins, property owner, were present to discuss their proposal for the development of 76 apartment units and 86 townhouses on 18.684 acres located along Route 659 between Dowell J. Howard Vocational Center and Brookland Heights subdivision. The Commissioners were concerned about the drainageway (or intermittent stream) that ran through the center of the townhouse area and requested that the applicant address issues related to that drainageway. The applicants felt that the amount of water that ran through the townhouse area was minimal. Mr. Edens said that a storm sewer system will pick up any water from the parking and road areas and direct it to the stormwater management area located next to Brookland Heights. Since this was an informal discussion, no action was taken by the Commission at this time. 3 Resolution Regarding Route 37 A discussion ensued between the staff and commissioners on the Route 37 project concerning significant impacts on businesses and industries by four of the proposed alternatives. Six alternatives plus a "no -build" alternative were being considered in the draft environmental impact statement for the Route 37 project. Alternatives A, D, E, and F would connect with I-81 at a full cloverleaf interchange located where the existing diamond interchange is currently located on I-81 at Route 11 North. In a previous worksession discussion about this issue, it was determined that the construction of a cloverleaf would greatly impact the businesses at this location. As a result, Maguire Associates were requested to conduct a study concerning other ways to design the cloverleaf, particularly moving it to the south; however, based on Maguire's analysis, the staff concluded that no matter how the interchange was designed, there would still be significant impacts on the businesses and industries at this location. The businesses surrounding this area would no longer have access onto I-81 at this location and this would be nearly as much of an impact as "taking" those businesses. The other two alternatives follow a route further north and do not affect this interchange area. These two alternatives leave the diamond essentially as it is. Alternatives A, D, E, and F are the most direct and shortest routes. It was felt that because these alternatives have the lowest construction costs and shortest travel times, they should be included in the study as alternatives. If they are not included as alternatives, it was felt that the Federal and State review agencies would ask the county why the routes were not considered. Staff read a proposed resolution that was being considered for adoption by the Board of Supervisors for their meeting of December 9, 1992 stating that the Board would not support any Route 37 East alternative that would severely disrupt or significantly remove existing residential neighborhoods, businesses or commercial areas; and, because of the concern for existing commercial areas, the Board would also not support any alternative that would disrupt or remove the majority of businesses at the existing Route 11 North interchange on Interstate 81 or other similar locations. The Planning Commission was in agreement with the statements in the resolution and unanimously endorsed the resolution upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and second made by Mr. Marker. 4 Route 642 Resolution The staff noted that all the plans have essentially been completed for the improvements to Route 642 and funding sources have been developed. The staff read a proposed resolution that was being considered for adoption by the Board of Supervisors for their meeting of December 9, 1992. The resolution requested that VDOT officially recognize the County's intention to have the realignment project start at the intersection of Route 642 and Route 647. The Planning Commission was in agreement with the statements in the resolution and unanimously endorsed the resolution upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Thomas. PUBLIC HEARINGS Conditional Use Permit #014-92 for Windy Hill Business Park for an off -premise business sign_ This property is located at the intersection of Route 522 South and Route 1370 and is identified by PIN #64B000A0001300 in the Shawnee District. Action - Approved The staff reported that the proposed sign would meet allowed ordinance dimensions if no larger than the indicated 10' X 10'. The sign must be setback at least 10' from the road right-of-way and is restricted to a maximum height of 35'. A building permit and a permit from VDOT is required for this sign. The staff also noted that Mr. Baker intends to construct a sign that would eliminate four other signs (his tenants) that are currently located on this particular corner. Mr. Thomas C. Baker, the owner of Windy Hill Business Park, was available for questions. Commissioners felt the appearance of this intersection would be improved by incorporating several signs onto one sign and upon motion by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Conditional Use Permit #014-92 for Windy Hill Business Park for an off -premise business sign to be located at the intersection of Route 522 South and Route 1370 (Windy Hill Drive) with the following conditions: 1. The sign shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. 5 2. The sign shall be properly permitted as required by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Summary of Comprehensive Plan Public Meetings The staff reported that the Comprehensive Pians and Programs Subcommittee held its annual fall meetings this year on October 26 and November 2. The format of the meetings was somewhat different than previous years. The Subcommittee invited numerous county departments and agencies to participate. Those which were involved included the Parks and Recreation Department, Engineering and Inspections, Economic Development, Sanitation Authority, Health Department, School Board, and the Planning Department. Each organization set up a display which was intended to focus on future planning efforts. Members of the public were free to browse and take in the various exhibits. Both the staff and Planning Commissioners felt that although attendance was low, of those who did attend, the reaction to the new format was very positive. ADJOURNMENT No further business was discussed and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Watkins, Secretary James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on December 16, 1992. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee 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. ABSENT: Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director/Secretary; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director; and Lanny C. Bise, II, Planner I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BIMONTHLY REPORT Chairman Golladay accepted the bimonthly report for the Commission's information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee met with representatives from the Parks & Recreation Department and the Frederick County School Board to discuss CIP requests. 2 Sanitation Authority Mrs. Copenhaver reported that she was not able to attend the Sanitation Authority's last meeting, however, they have received the bid for the water line from Airport Road to Papermill Road. The Authority is also proceeding with the water treatment plant at the quarry. Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB Mr. Tierney said that the HRAB is working on an overall approach to create an educational effort to increase awareness of some of the historical properties in the county. Mr. Watkins said that a worksession has been scheduled with Maral Kalbian, the County's Architectural Historian, and the Board and Commission on January 25. Master Development Plan #006-92 of James R. Wilkins, III for 86 townhouses and 76 apartments. This property is located on the south side of Route 659 in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Action - Tabled for 30 Days Mr. Wyatt said that due to the numerous comments received from various reviewing agencies, the applicant has requested that his application be tabled for 30 days. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously agree to table Master Development Plan #006-92 of James R. Wilkins, III for 30 days in order to address agency comments. Informal Discussion:Potential Residential Development on Route 641 Stephen M. Gyurisin, with Plans & Projects, was present to receive input from the Planning Commission regarding potential residential development on Route 641 (Double Church Road), south of Route 277 (Fairfax Pike). Mr. Gyurisin presented several conceptual plans for a 33 -acre site currently zoned RA (Rural Area) with land use patterns ranging from 3 townhouses to single-family dwellings. The site is located within the Urban Development Area and is within one half mile of public water and sewer. Staff noted that although the proposal did not have a lot of environmental impact, there were numerous fiscal impacts that would need to be addressed. Traffic and stormwater management would also have to be addressed. Commissioners felt that the proposal would be acceptable as long as it followed the existing pattern of development in the area. Discussion: Recommended Update to the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan Mr. Tierney said that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee has completed their review of the recommended updates to the Comprehensive Plan. He said that the majority of the updates consist of annual statistical information such as building permits and sewer and water hookups. Text changes stem from the updated economic information, a more detailed submission from the Parks and Recreation Department, and minor updates to the Community Facilities and Services Sections, specifically, the Sewer and Water Facilities information. Mr. Tierney said that the Subcommittee recommended one expansion of the Urban Development Area (UDA), which is located between Route 522 South, from the current boundary of the UDA to the Shenandoah Mobile Home Park on the east and Route 644 on the west. The area consists of approximately 700 acres. He said that this expansion was prompted in part by the Health Department's report on the septic survey conducted for this area. The Planning Commission was in favor of the recommended updates and requested that the staff advertise the Comprehensive Plan for their meeting of January 6, 1993. Discussion: Proposed Battlefield Preservation Legislation by June Wilmot June Wilmot, Executive Director of the Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission was present to discuss legislation which has been proposed by a group made up of various representatives from the Shenandoah Valley. Ms. Wilmot said that among other things, the legislation would create a Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Commission made up of representatives from each of the eight jurisdictions in the valley possessing a nationally significant battlefield. She said that this Commission would draft a "Heritage Plan" aimed at promoting tourism and protecting battlefield sites. Ms. Wilmot hoped to obtain the Planning Commission's support for the legislation. 4 The Planning Commission was in favor of the proposed legislation and upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Marker, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously endorse the proposed battlefield preservation legislation to create a Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Commission. (Mr. Thomas arrived at this point in the meeting) Discussion Regarding Issues and Actions of the 1992 Planning Commission Retreat Mr. Watkins said that an issues identification exercise was undertaken at the Planning Commission's 1992 Annual Retreat and the top five issues of concern by the Commissioners and Supervisors were, in order of priority: 1. Avoiding future traffic congestion and road safety problems. 2. Providing well planned neighborhoods incorporating services and employment. 3. Providing increased revenue sources for County government. 4. Attracting new employment opportunities. 5. Requiring new development to pay a fair share of the cost of new facilities. Mr. Watkins also reviewed other issues of concern and possible actions that could be pursued. The Commission felt that the ideas identified could be used during the next year in planning discussions and in the development of a work program. Site Plan #021-92 of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority Mr. Wyatt said that the Sanitation Authority is requesting administrative approval of Site Plan Application #021-92 for a maintenance building. Mr. Wyatt said that the Authority would be unable to meet their time schedule unless this application was brought before the Commission at this meeting. He said that the Sanitation Authority was unable to submit their application soon enough to be on the Commission's Bimonthly Report. Mr. Wyatt said that this was a 114 acre site south of Route 641. John Whitacre of the Sanitation Authority was present to answer questions. The Commission saw no outstanding problems with the site plan and upon motion made by Mr. Romine and second by Mr. Thomas, the Commission unanimously voted to allow the staff to administratively approve the site plan. 5 ADJOURNMENT No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned. 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: January 8, 1993 (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) Rezonings Denied• (dates are BOS meeting dates) None (4) Conditional Use Permits Pending• (dates are submittal dates) Kenneth R. Heishman 11/12/92 Shaw Furniture Building John & Rachael Black 01/04/93 Gain Cottage Occupation Catalog Sales (5) Conditional Use Permits Approved• (dates are approval dates) None (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 2 Valley Proteins (rev) 12/16/92 Gain Industrial Potomac Edison 12/23/92 Ston Elec.Substation (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. Preston Place 01/05/93 Shaw Apartments (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 DOS 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 Potomac Edison Co. W.H.Emmart & Son Barry L. Bowser 3 12/23/92 Ston 50' front & 15' side; replace control bldg 12/23/92 Opeq 12/28/92 BkCk (14) BZA Applications Approved• (approval dates) None (15) BZA Applications Denied• None 8.51front & 6.01side/sign 19' front addition (16) PLANS RECD. FOR REVIEW FROM CITY OF WINCHESTER None E. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITY REPORT #24 1. Part-time Intern Chris Mohn, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, began working in Planning as a part-time intern during his Christmas break. Chris is working on a report on housing conditions and affordability under the direction of Bob Watkins. 2. 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. 3. Site Plan Reviews Evan Wyatt conducted the following site plan reviews: On December 16, met with Greenway Engineering and Wilkins Development Company to discuss revisions to the proposed Wilkins Townhouse and Apartment Master Development Plan. This site is located along Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) adjacent to Dowell J. Howard Vocational Center. On December 30, met with Gary Lofton of the City of Winchester's Public Works Department, to discuss the City's vacation of a portion of Conway Street. This street lies within the city and county, and a request has been made to vacate the county's portion. On December 30, met with John Harris of Patton Harris Rust & Associates to review revisions to the Preston Place site development plan. This site is located along Route 645 (Airport Road) near the Winchester Regional Airport. COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Robert Watkins, Director`'V30k� SUBJECT: 1993 Subcommittees DATE: January 7, 1993 Please find attached a listing of the Subcommittees and liaison positions that were in effect during 1992. The staff is not recommending changes. The staff would suggest that the Planning Commission consider non -commissioner membership on the Comprehensive Plans and Programs and Design Review and Regulations subcommittees. Perhaps we could accomplish this using the following procedures: 1. Determine how many citizen members are desired on each of the two subcommittees. 2. Advertise the positions and otherwise attempt to have interested citizens request membership. Request information on background, interests and qualifications. 3. Allow chairman to make the appointments based on qualifications and level of interest. Perhaps this is too involved, but it is similar to how the Board of Supervisors makes committee appointments. RWW/slk 5 1) North Loudoun Street VVmchcstcr. VA 22601 ,Jr P.O. Box 601 Wirnchcstcr, VA 22664 Committee Comprehensive Plans and Programs: r Development Review and Regulations: Liaisons: COMMITTEE Worksessions HRA B Transportation City of Winchester Sanitation EDC Joint Transportation Joint Stephens City Planning PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES Members Ronald W. Carper Marjorie H. Copenhaver Manuel DeHaven George Romine Beverly -Sherwood — John Light John Mzrrkez— Todd Shenk Roger Thomas Blaine Wilson Sanitation Economic Development City of Winchester Historic Resources Transportation Joint Transportation Joint Stephens City Planning Committee MEETING SCHEDULE Meeting Time 2nd Monday of each month 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday of each month 7:30 p.m. Marjorie Copenhaver George Romine �cr Todd Shenk �—� Ronald W. Carper < ., Roger Thomas Jim Golladay(P^� p Marjorie Copenhaver/ Roger Thomas 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Sr -CL UJCd . 5:30 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. 5th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 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: Wilkins Master Development Plan DATE: January 8, 1993 The Master Development Plan for Wilkins Apartments and Townhouses was tabled for thirty (30) days during the December 16, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. The applicant has not received all required review agency comments at this time; therefore, the applicant has asked that this item appear on the February 3, 1993 Planning Commission Agenda. Please contact me if you have any questions. 9 Noah Loudoun Strect P.O. Box 601 V inchester. VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission Members g From: Lanny Bise, Planner I 6 c Subject. 1993-94 Capital Improvements Plan D Date: January S, 1992 The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee met on January 5th to review the proposed project priority for the 1993-94 Capital Improvements Plan. The Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 1993-94 contains twenty-eight projects, five less than the 1992-93 Plan. Four landfill projects were completed from last year's plan and the Stephens City Library request was dropped due to lack of avaliable State funds. The Committee expressed some concern regarding the amount of money proposed to be invested in Stonewall and Robinson Elementary, since the long term future of these facilities is uncertain, and regarding the cost of the proposed Landfill Maintenance Facility ($300,000). The Committee has endorsed the project priority list and now request your review and eventual approval. Please contact me regarding any questions you might have. LCB/slk 1) North Loudoun Strcct \Vine hcstcr= VA 22601 �• 9 � 5 P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22604 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FREDERICK COUNTY 1993-94 The Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of plans for capital outlays to the local planning commissions. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the County for the ensuing five years. The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plan as they are completed or as priorities change. The plan is intended to assist the county Board of Supervisors in preparation of the county budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital expenditures, the county must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The annual review process begins with the submission of capital expenditure requests from County departments and citizens in the fall of the year. These requests are reviewed by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee, a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. The Committee meets with representatives of departments making expenditure requests and determines a recommended priority and amount for the various requests. This recommendation is passed to the Planning Commission which in turn makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The CIP is strictly advisory. Once adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances. It is also possible that particular projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes increasingly uncertain the further into the future it is projected. PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. School Board Projections Construction of Sherando High school is well underway and is scheduled to be open for the 1993 school year. Plans are that upon the opening of Sherando, James Wood Ridge Campus will be converted from a facility serving grades 11 and 12 to a facility serving grades 9 through 12. The James Wood Amherst Campus will be converted from a facility serving grades 9 and 10 to a middle school serving grades 6 through 8. The first phase of the James Wood Ridge conversion project was completed during the summer of 1992. The second phase consists of the conversion of regular classrooms to science classrooms and labs, construction of a technology classroom, construction of eight outdoor tennis courts, miscellaneous work associated with ADA requirements, and the repair of an erosion problem at the athletic stadium. The Amherst Campus is also in need of some renovation work prior to conversion. This includes work on the existing HVAC system, repair of a number of leaks in the roof, and the provision of handicap accessibility to all classroom and locker room areas. Some renovation of Senseny, Stonewall and Robinson elementary schools is also proposed. Senseny Road Elementary's renovations include the replacement of the existing roofing system that has been plagued by leaks and the installation of air conditioning. Air conditioning is also proposed at Stonewall Elementary. Robinson Elementary's proposed renovation includes the installation of air conditioning and the replacement of large windows to improve energy efficiency. Funding is being requested for either the purchase of land to relocate the schools vehicle maintenance facility, or to expand the existing facility. The existing maintenance facility has reached the point where it is difficult to house all of the school system's buses and still provide service to an increasing number of County vehicles from other departments, in particular the Sheriffs Office, as well as vehicles from Planning, Building, and Parks and Recreation. To expand the existing maintenance facility, additional repair bays, equipment and personnel are needed. A new elementary school is proposed in the area of the Route 7 corridor. The need for a new elementary school is expected in the very near future to meet the demands of continued growth in elementary age students. This school would also serve to eliminate the need for modulars at Stonewall and Senseny Road elementary as well as move classrooms out of the basement of Stonewall in order to comply with ADA requirements. It is possible that a single site could serve as the location for a new elementary school, a new high school, and a new vehicle maintenance facility. Factors affecting this will be the availability of suitable land and funds, the rate of increase in school enrollment, and the haste with which a new maintenance facility becomes necessary. Current thinking is that with some expansion the existing facility could meet county needs for another two to five years. 2. LANDFILL AND COMPACTOR PROJECTS Proposed landfill projects include a new household hazardous waste storage facility, a new maintenance facility, and a new compactor site along Middle Road. The maintenance building proposed would replace an existing facility that is too small to accommodate new equipment and meet OSHA requirements for washing down equipment prior to repair. The new facility would alleviate the need for contracting out for repairs on certain pieces of equipment. An expansion of the landfill is also needed since the existing landfill has a remaining life expectancy of nine months (August 1993). The proposed expansion has an estimated life of 25 years. II �-( 3. PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS Masterplans for the Clearbrook and Sherando parks were adopted in 1987, which describe a complete program for park improvements. These Masterplans reflect the recommendations of County residents and national standards as outlined in the Virginia Outdoor Plan. Accordingly, the Parks and Recreation Commission has prioritized its own proposals and projects have been included in the priority order they provided. Several projects are underway at Sherando Park in conjunction with the adjoining Sherando High School project. These projects will provide facilities to be shared by the High School and the Parks and Recreation Department. Several subsequent projects will involve Clearbrook Park. 4. SANITATION AUTHORITY PROJECTS The Sanitation Authority is proposing four projects to be included in the Plan for the next five years. In order of priority, they include: The Expansion of the Parkins Mills Wastewater Treatment Plant The Frederick County Water Treatment Plant 11 Water Transmission Lines A Water Storage Tank at the Authority Headquarters Site The Water Transmission Lines will include providing water service to the Route 522 South are4. PROJECT FUNDING School projects are funded through loans from the Virginia Public School Authority or Literary Loan Fund. Sanitation Authority projects will be funded by the Sanitation Authority working capital funds and Virginia Resources Authority Revenue Bonds. Landfill projects are funded by retained funds generated by the landfill fees. Funding for Parks and Recreation projects will come from the unreserved fund balance of the County. In order to carry out Parks and Recreation projects in this plan, the Parks and Recreation Commission needs to actively seek private sources of funding or cooperation. FREDERICK COUNTY SANITATION AUTHORITY SEWER AND WATER PROJECT PRIORITY LIST PRIORITY 1 EXPANSION OF PARKINS MILLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Description: Expand the existing 0.5 MGD Parkins Mills Plant to 2.0 MGD. Capital Costs: 5,130,000 Justification: Must meet the demands of additional wastewater treatment capacity for five to ten years of growth in the Stephens Run Service Area. Construction Schedule: Begin FY -93 with completion in FY -94 PRIORITY 2 FREDERICK COUNTY WATER TREATMENT PLANT Description: Construction of a 4.0 MGD plant to treat water drawn from the quarries west of Stephens City. Capital Costs: $2,400,000 Justification: To provide potable water for the Authority and the Town of Stephens City more economically than relying solely upon purchase of water from the City of Winchester. Construction Schedule: Begin FY -93 with completion by FY -94. PRIORITY 3 WATER TRANSMISSION LINES Description: Construction of the following water transmission lines: a) Connection between the water treatment plant to the Town of Stephens City and the Sanitation Authority's existing main. b) Connection between Greenbriar Subdivision and State Route 642. c) Connection along State Route 642 between Wakeland Manor and Route 522 d) Connection along Route 522 between the intersections of State Routes 645 and 644. And tie-in the existing water line on State Route 850 and remove the wells from service in the Southview subdivision. e) Connection along Route 522 South between the intersections of State Routes 644 and 642. f) Connection between existing water facilities on State Route 645 and Route 50. g) Connection between existing water facilities on Route 50 and State Route 652. h) Connection along State Route 656 between existing facilities on State Route 657 and Route 7. i) Connection between existing water facilities on Route 7 and Baker Lane to include an additional water line crossing Route 7. j) Connection between existing water facilities in Fort Collier Industrial Park and State Route 810. k) Connection between the quarry well and the water treatment plant for water -line projects. Capital Costs: $2,803,160 Justification: These transmission lines will connect the various distribution systems enabling the Authority to provide water from the treatment plant to be built west of the town of Stephens City. These mains will provide greater volumes of water to most distribution systems, thereby reducing the occurrences of low pressures and enhancing fire flows. Construction Schedule: Begin FY -93 with completion in FY -94. Priority 4 WATER STORAGE TANK AT AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS SITE Description: Construction of a 0.5 million gallon hydro -pillar water storage tank. Capital Costs: Estimate $950,000 Justification: This water tank will provide reserve/emergency storage for the Stephens Run Service Area. Construction Schedule: Proposed for FY -94. Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan, 1993-94 (Thousands of Dnllargl Projects E1994-95 Project (In order of priority) 1993-94 1995-96 1996--97 1997-98 Total J 1 Sherando High School 5,000 5,000 2 Frederick Co. Middle 1,060 1,060 School Renovation 3 J. W. Ridge 1,000 1,000 Conversion 4 J.W. Amherst Renovation 700 700 5 New Elementary School III 700 1,500 5,000 7,200 6 Senseny Elementary 700 700 Renovation 7 Stonewall Elementary 450 450 Air Conditioning 8 Robinson Elementary 450 450 Air Conditioning 9 Landfill - Household 25 25 Hazardous Waste Storage 10 Landfill - Maintenance 300 300 Facility 11 Landfill - Expansion 2,000 2,000 Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan, 1993-94 (Thousands of Dollars) Projects Project (in order of priority) 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Total 12 Middle Road 30 30 Compactor Site 13 Tennis/Basketball 491 491 Complex - Clearbrook 183 183 14 Open Play Area - Water Tower 15 Softball Complex - 433 433 Sherando 16 New School Transportation 200 200 Garage 1,000 1,000 12,000 12,145 26,145 17 Frederick High School 18 Baseball Field 208 208 Renovation - Sherando 19 Open Play Area - 201 201 Clearbrook 20 Support Facilities - 88 88 Clearbrook Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan, 1993-94 fThOusanris of nnllnrO Projects Project (In order of priority) 1993-94=1994-9-51995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Total 21 Soccer Complex - Sherando 643 337 980 22 Tennis/Picnic Area - 564 564 Sherando 23 Shelter/Stage Seating - 295 295 Clearbrook 24 Park Land In Western 1,063 1,063 Frederick County 25 Maintenance Compound & 155 155 Office - Sherando 26 Exercise/Open Play/ 273 273 Picnic - Clearbrook 27 Amphitheatre - Sherando 645 645 28 Nature Center/Picnic Area - 407 407 Western Fred Co. Park TOTAL 14,522 4,640 18,196 13,208 1,480 52,046 Total of Funding Sources 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Total SCHOOL TOTAL 11,060 3,500 17,000 12,145 0 43,705 Unless otherwise specified, all School Board projects are to be funded through the Virginia Public School Authority or Literary Loan Fund. LANDFILL TOTAL 2,355 0 0 0 0 2,355 Unless otherwise specified, all Landfill projects are funded through fees. UNRESERVED FUND 1,107 1,140 1,196 1,063 1,480 5,986 BALANCE TOTAL Unless otherwise specified, only Parks and Recreation projects are to be funded by the Unreserved Fund Balance of Frederick County.