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PC 03-17-93 Meeting Agenda/ � Y ✓ AGENDA FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Old Frederick County Courthouse Winchester, Virginia MARCH 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB 1) Meeting Minutes of February 3, 1993 ............................. A Z) Bimonthly and Monthly Reports ................................ B 3) Committee Reports ........................................ C 4) Citizen Comments .......................................... D 5) Discussion regarding the proposed redesign of Frederick Woods Subdivision. (Mr. Tierney) ............................................... E 6) 1993-1994 Planning and Development Work Program. (Mr. Watkins) ........................................... o .. F 7) Discussion regarding the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Enhancement Program (ISTEA). (Mr. Wyatt) ............................................... G 8) Other. MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on February 3, 1993. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; and George L. Romine, Citizen at Large. ABSENT: Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; and Beverly Sherwood, Board Liaison Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Director/Secretary; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II; 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 January 6, 1993. Upon motion made by Mr. Shenk and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the minutes of January 6, 1993 were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT In conjunction with the Bimonthly Report, Mr. Wyatt stated that McDonald's Corporation is proposing an addition to their Route 11 North restaurant. He said that the addition will consist of a small, fenced -in McDonald's play area at the front of the store and an additional drive-through. He said that the staff has required a site plan for this minor addition. ON Mr. Wyatt said that the staff has agreed to ask, on McDonald's behalf, that the staff be given the authority to proceed with administrative approval, once all reviewing agencies have approved the plan. Chairman Golladay asked if the applicant was aware of the right-of-way through the property- Mr. Wyatt replied that the applicant was aware of that fact. Mr. DeHaven inquired if the applicant had ever purchased additional property towards the northwest corner of their parcel. Mr. Wyatt said that the parcel survey boundary indicated only one parcel. He said that the additional property was either consolidated or was never purchased. Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow the staff to administratively approve the site plan for the McDonald's addition, after all the reviewing agencies have given their approvals. COMMITTEE REPORTS Transportation Committee - 2/1/93 Mtg. Mr. Thomas reported that the Transportation Committee discussed safety improvements to Route 636 (Canterbury Road) between Routes 640 and 735. The Committee also discussed revisions to the functional classifications for the road systems in Frederick County, which is a national mandate. A proposal will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their February 17 meeting. Economic Development Commission Mr. Romine updated the Commission on the activities of the Local Industries Committee, which is made up of a number of retired businessmen who have had substantial positions in their former companies. He said that the job of this Committee over the past year has been to contact local industries and discern what their problems and/or needs are. Mr. Romine said that this endeavor has been remarkably successful and well-received by local industries. Subdivision Application #001-93 of Henry Business Park by Kim Henry for four lots. This property is located at the intersection of Baker Lane (Route 1200) and Fort Collier Road and is identified by Parcel ID Numbers 54000OA000097F and 54000OA000097L in the Stonewall District. 3 Action - Approved Staff noted that the proposed subdivision of four lots was in conformance with approved Master Development Plan #005-91, however, each individual lot would require a site plan for development. It was noted that a deed of dedication would be required for the two narrow strips on either side of Fort Collier Road that are to be used for public street purposes. The staff also noted that stormwater management would be a major issue during the lot development phase. Mr. Miller said that these four lots border on Fort Collier Road and Baker Lane. He brought the Commission's attention to the entrances on Fort Collier Road. Mr. Miller said that Fort Collier Road is a pretty heavily traveled street. He said that the road has been named "Fort Collier" from Berryville Avenue all the way around across Baker Lane to the intersection of Brooke Road (by the jail) in the industrial park. Mr. Miller said that a portion of that road was built by the developer of Huntington Meadows and all the paperwork has been submitted to VDOT. He said that the staff is anticipating that section of Fort Collier to be in the State's system by March 1. Mr. Edward Dove, the President of Dove & Associates, was present to represent Mr. Kim Henry, the owner/developer. The Commissioners inquired if Fort Collier Road would be widened in the area of the proposed lots. Mr. Dove replied that the original MDP did not call for additional right-of- way, ight-ofway, however, VDOT requested additional right-of-way on Fort Collier and Mr. Henry agreed to dedicate the additional footage. Mr. Dove added that as each individual site plan is submitted, the applicant will have to make the necessary right-of-way improvements at that time. The Commissioners also inquired about the stormwater management plan for the area. Mr. Dove said that each individual site plan will have to show stormwater management and underground storage in pipes would most likely be the method used. Considering that this whole area had not been looked at for comprehensive stormwater management and considering how low this area was, the Commissioners felt that a study on drainage potential should be done in this area before any lots were approved. They decided to have the County Engineer, Ed Strawsnyder, take a look at the stormwater situation before the final subdivision plats were signed. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Subdivision Application #001-93 of Kim Henry for four lots in the Henry Business Park. 4 Conditional Use Permit #001-93 of John and Rachael Black for a cottage occupation for catalog sales. This property is identified with Parcel ID #19000020000040 and is located 1.3 miles north of Gainesboro on Route 600 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. Action - Approved Staff noted that the applicant has represented this application to be catalog sales for Amsoil (a synthetic lubricating oil) from a newly constructed accessory building. The applicant has indicated that the only traffic generated will be occasional delivery vehicles that might be expected at most rural residential locations. The staff felt that if the business was operated within the bounds presented by the applicant, it should have no noticeable impact on the general character of the neighborhood. Mrs. Rachael Black was present to answer questions from the Commission. Mr. Thomas asked if there would be storage on the site. Mrs. Black replied that when an order is taken from a customer, the product is shipped from the supplier, not from the Black's residence. The only oil stored at the Black's residence would be for their own personal vehicles (12-14 classic, antique, sports). Chairman Golladay called for anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition to this conditional use permit and the following persons came forward to speak in opposition: Mr. Nathaniel Smith said that he was the original developer of Pond View subdivision and presented a list of deed covenants. Mr. Smith felt that a catalog business conducted from an office was not permitted under the subdivision's deed covenants. Mr. Joseph Curley, adjoining property owner, said that steel buildings were prohibited by the private deed covenants. He also felt that the business would devalue properties within Pond View subdivision. The Commissioners inquired if the building was newly constructed for the purpose of an office facility for the proposed business. Mrs. Black said that the building was constructed to store their personal vehicles, however, they felt it would be a good tax "write-off" to put a business there. The Commission also wanted to know if Mr. Black would be working on or restoring vehicles on the property. Mrs. Black replied that all of their vehicles are in mint condition and are a part of their own private collection. The Planning Commission advised that they would not become involved in deed covenants since they are private and civil matters between the developer and the property owners. The stated purpose of the Commission was to determine if the proposed CUP would impact the E adjoining property owners. Their decision was that the proposed use (catalog sales, no traffic) as presented would not impinge on the adjoining properties. Upon motion made by Mr. Shenk and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit #001-93 of John and Rachael Black for a cottage occupation for catalog sales`with the following condition: 1. Any expansion of the business or facilities used to conduct this business will require a new conditional use permit. The vote on this CUP was as follows: YES (TO APPROVE) Golladay, Carper, Shenk, Thomas, Wilson, Marker, Romine, Light NO: DeHaven ADJOURNED TO A WORKSESSION At 8:05 p.m., the Commission decided to adjourn to a worksession to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 144, the Subdivision Ordinance, and Chapter 165, Zoning Ordinance. 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: March 5, 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) Ryland Hames 01/14/93 Opeq Off Premise Sign (5) conditional Use Permits Approved: (dates are approval dates) John & Rachael Black 02/24/93 Gain Cottage Occupation Catalog Sales (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 Salvation Army 12/03/92 Ston Ofc/Housing 2 Glaize Comnonents 01/21/93 Shaw Mfg. Plant (7) Site Plans Approved:_(dates are approval dates) valley Proteins (rev) 02/25/93 Gain Industrial Boyer Landscaping 02/26/93 Shaw Landscaping Business Greenbay Pkg. 03/05/93 Ston Mfg. (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 Henry Business Park 02/03/93 Stonewall (10) PMDP Pending: (dates are submittal dates) James R. Wilkins III 11/02/92 Shawnee Prince Frederick Business Park 01/19/93 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 Avolications Pending: (submit. dates) David Walker 01/21/93 Shaw 15t rear/house Trademark Ent. Inc. 02/19/93 Ston 10' front/house David Smith 02/19/93 Ston 30' road eff. buffer and setbacks from driveways 3 (14) BZA Applications Approved: (aroval dates) None (15) BZA APRlications Denied: None (16) PLANS RECD. FOR REVIEW FROM CITY OF WINCHESTER None 200 150 100 50 0 MONTHLY REPORT Zoning Comparison of nuary 1993 2 a 1141 O January 1992 Total 1/91 � H O 0 vi yy U M to o b Ot W p mulative Monthly Totals Total January 1992 Total 1/91 1/90 1/89 1 gg 1/87 E+ H H 1 H H oHN H H 1. Multi-family0 2. Single-family Z 12 0 21 0 133 120 Ef L194 120 Ei U o 0 6 6 dwellings U F4 a O U U U U U 0 3. Mobile homes 7 7 6 4 U TOTAL PERMITS AP- PROVED FOR ZONING 1 1. Multi-family0 2. Single-family 17 12 0 21 0 133 120 11 0 L194 120 13 0 lI 0 0 0 6 6 dwellings 3. Mobile homes 7 7 6 4 3 27 2 3 1 13 6 25 New Units - Replacements 4. Industrial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 3 4 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 f:0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5. Commercial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6. Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 5* 15 8 5 43 11 7 8 10 6 42 PERMITS - County Total 2 117 39 1 32_1 37 1 25 131 lyy l 1992 1993 COUNTY TOTAL ----- RESIDENTIAL --•--• "' COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL MONTHLY REPORT Comparison of Accumulative Monthly TotAls Zoning JANUARY—.-_ FEBRUARY 1993 Total JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1992 Total 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 \ HO Wp H W WH�EH H E4 OO O�` HH En Z Er, HC pOt U >4 >40 H FC H O W W C7 v1 Pq W O O H FC W 0 U0 U U U U OU TOTAI, PERMITS AP- U PROVED FOR ZONING 34 29 35 148 43 289 37 21 18 36 '41 153 171 261 220 190 207 I. Multi -family 2. Single-family 0 p 0 120 19 139 0 0 0 0 14 14 6 84 24 12 26- dwellings 13 15 10 8 7 53 12 5 6• 20 11 54 40 67 93 66 86 3. Mobile Homes 1 3 0 1 5 10 0 2 1 0 2 5 3 18 20 11 18 - New Units 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 - Replacements 1 2 0 1 3 2 9 E�5 E�4 g 7 0 1 0 0 2 3 1 9 -10 4. Industrial 0 0 0 ;�0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 5. Commercial 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 20 1 6. Miscellaneous 32 3 20 11 25 18 12 86 25 14 11 16 14 801109 72 80 69 74 PERMITS - County Total 200 1.50 100 5d 0 y 0 V 1989`.' 1990 1991 1992 1993 COUNTY TOTAL" ------RESIDENTIAL — • - • -- COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL MONTHLY REPORT ' Comparison of Individual Monthly Totals Zoning FEBRUARY 1993 Total FEBRUARY 1992 Toaatal /aa91 2 0 2189 _21$$ ` :,� H H H __zLl H H W EH pO N EH H H E4 H 0 p H a U W Z F4 ►► o a�EA W z H E+ U cn m in O U Uig w o UU U U v U TO'T'AL PERMITS AP- PROVED FOR ZONING 17 17 14 1 22 78 1 1 24 I. Multi -family 0 0 0 0 19 19 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0. 14 12 C 2. Single-family dwellings 6 8 4 4 4 26 10 2 5 7 5 29 29 37 53 42 59 3. Mobile homes - New Units 1 0 3 1 0 0 2 6 0 1 1 0 1 3 2 8 12 8 9 0 0 20 0 1 - Replacements 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 U 0 1 4. Industrial 0 1 0 0 5. Commercial 0 0 -0 1 0 1 0 0 6 1 21 0 6. Miscellaneous 10 6 10 10 7 43 14 7 3 6 8 38 70 40- 43 44 43 risi(_Ml•rS - County Total 200 150 `_�_ _...•.__ 100 50 -- 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 COUNTY TOTAL RESIDENTIAL -- — COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL E. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITY REPORT #28 1. Corridor Appearance Ron Lilley presented an approach to illustrating the recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce Corridor Appearance Task Force to the Task Force, which was well-received. 2. Stephens CityfFrederick County Joint Planning Committee The staff is continuing to develop base information for this group to consider for land use planning. The staff is also continuing to work on mutually -agreeable boundary adjustments with Stephens City. 3. House Numberingl911 System Staff is continuing with the update of the House Numbering Project through the use of ACAD11, dBase IV, and general inquiry. 4. Plan Reviews Lanny Bise conducted the following plan reviews: Met with Allen Ebert regarding site plan requirements for an addition at Weber's Nursery. Evan Wyatt conducted the following plan reviews: On February 19, reviewed revisions to the Prince Frederick Master Development Plan. This site is located on the south side of'Route 50, east of Winchester, behind G. W. Motors. On February 25, met with Richard Wilkins and Bob Watkins to discuss traffic impacts related to proposed multi -family residential development along Valley Mill Road (Rt. 659). 5. Transportation Planning Bob Watkins and Evan Wyatt met with the Planning District staff and local planning staff to discuss the new regional transportation planning program on February 22. 6. Alternate Wastewater Treatment Methods Kris Tierney met witlL County Engineer, Ed Strawsnyder, and the PDC's Rob Kinsley to work out details of the proposed contract with the consultant selected to perform the study of alternate wastewater treatment methods for rural community centers. 7. Coventry Courts Subdivision Kris Tierney met with Mrs. Longerbeam to discuss the Coventry Courts subdivision, located on the west side of Greenwood Road. This subdivision was approved by the Planning Commission in 1992, but has not yet received administrative approval. Mrs. Longerbeam had concerns and questions over bonding for the construction of a road connection to Abrams Point, which is required prior to approval of final plats. This issue may be brought before the Planning Commission and ultimately, the Board. 8. School Bus Routes Booklets On February 26, Evan Wyatt produced various residential maps for the Frederick County School Board. These maps will be used in the comprehensive update of the school bus route booklets. 9. Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee Lanny Bise is compiling data concerning parcels with rail frontage for the Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee. 10. Capital Facilities Im act Model Lanny Bise is continuing to run hypothetical rezoning scenarios on the Capital Facilities Impact Model for comparison purposes. 11. Real Estate Market Study Lanny Bise is continuing with data gathering for the Real Estate Market Study. 12. GIS Software On February 18, Evan Wyatt met with representatives of Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and Radford University to obtain information regarding various GIS software and electrostatic plotters. 13. Battlefield Group Bob Watkins met with the Planning District's Battlefield Group. 14. Zoning Violations Lanny Bise had two General District Court appearances on February 23. 15. Professional Development Mark Lemasters conducted two days of training on the automated mapping system (ACAD) for several staff members. The training consisted of basic operation as well as finding and editing existing computer mapping information. To: Planning Commission Members From: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Direct9��Z7 Re: Resubdivision of Frederick Woods Date: March 5, 1993 As the Commission members are aware, the County is attempting to complete all the necessary steps to enable the realignment of Route 642 from just west of its intersection with Route 647 through to Route 522. The Frederick Woods development is one of the properties affected by this realignment. The attached sketch shows the area of Frederick Woods that will be affected by the relocation. The owners are requesting approval of a slight revision to the approved plat that results in the loss of two lots. The cul-de-sac serving the original lots 12-16 would be eliminated and redesigned lots 12, 13, and 14 would replace the cul-de-sac and the original five lots fronting it. The purpose of this redesign is to minimize the loss of lots within the Frederick Woods development while still enabling the proposed realignment of Route 642. Mr. Bushman has verbally agreed to accept the narrow turn radius of the resulting road, even though this does not meet normal VDOT standards. The staff would like to suggest that if the Commission has no major concerns over this proposal, that we be allowed to administratively approve the redivision once plats have been prepared and relevant agencies have approved the redesign. KCT/slk attachment 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. 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Side Setback - 10' Utility Easement along all Property Lines. P. DUANE �C BROWN N0, 1285 � J LAND S13 \� 2 ro IFIRIEVEIP3IIVE WOODSY SSIE(CINUH II DATE: AUGUST 27,1992 SCALE:1"=100' gilbert W. cliffor associates, inc. SHEET F.Si— - L.nd PI.h°en of :°)..Y°.. 1.° ° 5 hd�4li,i,), Vh)64 01 (1°)) ),I 1111 Wi.b.— Vkg— n- (I°)) ..1.)I). FrGder'i ck Af rc1, 8, /T93 /�'�o v n Ta i r► rt s J Co v r I 1 F. � I � I COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 /665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director SUBJECT: 1993-1994 Work Program DATE: March 8, 1993 Attached is the proposed Work Program of the Department of Planning and Development for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. We would appreciate any suggestions or changes you could offer. RWW/slk 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 1993-1994 WORK PROGRAM COUNTY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. DEPARTMENT GOALS Activities and policies of the Planning Department are at least partially determined by the policies adopted in the 1993 Comprehensive Policy Plan. The Comprehensive Plan contains an Action Program that describes actions that should be undertaken to implement the policies in the Plan. The Action Program is used as the primary guide in the formulation of this work program. The following are the goals, objectives and strategies for the Planning Department for the 1993-1994 fiscal year: Objective To maintain an up to date Comprehensive Plan that is responsive to changing situations and current needs. Strategy Review the Comprehensive Plan annually. Make revisions and refinements as needed. Develop specialized, specific plans for certain geographic or policy areas. Currently, concentration should be placed on commercial corridors, rural community centers, historic preservation, economic development and housing issues. Transportation plans will need to be updated as a result of the Winchester Area Transportation Study and the Route 37 Study. Objective To develop and maintain an adequate information system to monitor development and provide information to support planning decisions. Strategy Install and maintain a geographic information system which uses mapping, house numbering, real estate assessment, building permit and other information to create a map -based information system. Use the system to evaluate the impacts of development, to understand development trends and to support policy decisions. objective Develop and maintain specific plans for community facilities. Strategy Improve coordination of needs assessment and 1 projection methods for community facilities. Develop consensus on long range facilities needs and approaches. Maintain and improve capital improvements plan. GOAL: T4 a nzt ate a :ions i4 put p;� azzn ng o� .. es ... ntc ff + Objective To provide and maintain effective development regulations. Strategy Review development regulations on a regular basis to ensure that they achieve the policies intended. Special emphasis should be placed on planned, large scale development, commercial corridor appearance, affordable housing incentives, and coordination with regulations of the City of Winchester. Objective To maintain and improve plans for improving roads in the County. Strategy Coordinate road improvement plans with the Winchester Area Transportation Study. Actively pursue improved funding for local road projects. Objective Implement and improve methods to preserve key historic sites that can be used to support tourism. Strategy Based on specific plans, implement methods that emphasize cooperation with land owners. Objective Ensure that new development adequately provides for the cost of new infrastructure needs. Strategy Maintain a trained and experienced planning staff that can creatively address problems as they arise. Maintain sufficient staff capacity to handle such problems in the context of a full work program. 2 Objective Improve the quality and presentation of information provided. Strategy Maintain an atmosphere and philosophy of customer service in the Department. Participate in the creation of a county -wide customer service system. Produce easy-to-use literature explaining policies and regulations. Objective Involve the public early in planning and policy development. Don't wait until policies are developed to involve the public. Strategy Hold regular public events that fully involve the public in the discussion of issues. Provide clear and interesting information on issues to the public. Involve more citizens in Planning commission committees. II. THE 1993-94 PROGRAM A. ADMINISTRATION - Administrative tasks will include the following: 1. Violations and Complaints. 2. Requests for Information. 3. Support to Three Boards, One Commission, and Approximately Seven Committees (Ten to fifteen agendas 3 per month). 4. Coordination with Agencies - The staff will coordinate policy development and decision-making with federal, state, regional and local agencies. 5. Record Keeping and Administrative Improvements - The staff will continue to work on improvements to record keeping and administrative procedures. Implementation of a Geographic Information System will provide an important tool for these improvements. 6. Capital Facilities Impact Model - Substantial efforts will be required to maintain and use the impact model. B. MAPPING, HOUSE -NUMBERING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM - Substantial additional work will be required to maintain the house -numbering system. A major effort will be underway to implement the Geographic Information System Plan. Initial efforts will involve the establishment of a core system in the Planning Department. Information currently in existence in various departments will be combined with the existing base map to create the initial database. Emphasis will be on set up, training, data conversion and the updating of existing information. The next efforts will involve providing direct access to the GIS to various departments and incorporating new types of information. The system will improve operations and the quality of information available to decision makers. C. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - Increased levels of development applications are expected over the number occurring during the past several years. The staff will continue to review the following types of development proposals: Rezonings Conditional Use Permits Master Development Plans Site Plans Subdivisions Variances Land Disturbance Permits Building Permits The staff will continue to work to improve these development review procedures. D. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee will review the Comprehensive Plan following the annual review process. The comprehensive planning work items will be as follows: 4 1. Rural Community Centers - Work will continue on updating and implementing community center policies in the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Corridor and Interchange Plans - Work will continue on the development of small area plans for the Route 50 East, Route 7 East and Route 11 South corridors and interchange areas. Work will also continue in planning for rail corridors. The plans will be used to address economic development, land use, appearance, traffic and other issues. Property owners in these areas will need to be involved in the process. 3. Housing Issues - The 2020 Report recommends the preparation of a comprehensive housing plan for the City and County. The Subcommittee will receive a report on area housing conditions, trends, and issues from the staff. Discussions with the City will be initiated on proceeding with this recommendation and the preparation of such a plan will begin as directed by the Planning Commission. Special efforts will be directed at examining incentives to encourage the inclusion of affordable housing in new residential developments. 4. Stephens City - Planning coordination will continue with the Town. 5. CIP Needs Assessment and Projection Methods - Discussions will continue on the methods used to assess the need for new capital facilities. Desired levels of service will be studied. Methods are needed concerning uniform projection methods to be used by various agencies in the County. Such methods should be tied to the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 6. Neighborhood Planning - The staff will continue to assist the planning subcommittee of the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee in their efforts to plan for the Shawneeland neighborhood. There is also a need to develop better methods to define and plan for neighborhoods and community centers. Such methods should include substantial public involvement. 7. Eastern Road Plan - The eastern road plan will be reviewed and revised based on the results of the Winchester Area Transportation Study and the Route 37 Study. 8. Planned Developments - The possibility of requiring large parcels in the Urban Development Area be developed under the R-4, Planned Community, zoning district will be studied. 5 E. ORDINANCE REVIEW - In addition to ordinance review activities of Regulations and Review Subcommittee following: routine requests, the Development will include the 1. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Review - Ordinance requirements related to corridor will be reviewed. Other regulations will be reviewed and revised as necessary. The Zoning appearance monitored, 2. Development Review - The Subcommittee will review specific development issues in relation to particular developments as needed. F. TRANSPORTATION - Transportation planning work will include the following: 1. Area Transportation Planning - Special efforts will begin on incorporating, publicizing, and implementing the road improvement plans that result from the Winchester Area Transportation Study and the Route 37 Corridor Location Study. There will be a need to continually work with the Virginia Department of Transportation to ensure that improvement projects are provided in a timely fashion. 2. Transportation Committee - Routine, annual work will continue with this committee of the Board of Supervisors. 3. Transportation Planning Committee - The staff will provide support to this joint committee of the City and County Planning Commissions. 4. Regional Transportation Planning- The staff will participate in the new regional transportation planning efforts that are underway in the Lord Fairfax Planning District. These efforts will provide improved resources, coordination and influence in transportation planning for the region. G. HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Staff will provide support to the Historic Resources Advisory Board in their continued efforts. The Historic Resources Advisory Board will take the lead role in the following efforts: Ensure that survey and other information is available to decision makers, property owners and the public in a useful form. Increase public awareness of the historic resources in the County. L Ensure that proper emphasis is given to historic values in the development review process. Review development proposals. Continue the s-LLe recognition and plaque program. Develop incentives to property owners for historic preservation. The staff will continue to work with the Lord Fairfax Planning District on a plan to preserve a system of Civil War sites to promote tourism. I. OTHER 1. Capital Improvements Plan - The staff will work with the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee to maintain and improve the CIP. 2. Citizen Participation and Education - Continue to improve public participation. Discuss with school officials the possibility of involving government classes and other students in planning activities. Find ways to educate future citizens about planning issues. 7 1993-94 WORK PROGRAM SUMMARY FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 8 PROJECTED WORK PROGRAM ITEM: COMPLETION DATE: A. Administration Violations and Complaints . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Requests for Information . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Agendas, Minutes, Budgets, Reports Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Record Keeping Improvements . . . . . . . . Ongoing Impact Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing B. House Numbering and Geographic Information System House Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Geographic Information System . . . . . . . Ongoing C. Development Review Review of Plans and Proposals . . . . . . . Ongoing Evaluation of Review Procedures . . . . . . Ongoing D. Comprehensive Planning Review of Comprehensive Plan . . . . . . . Ongoing Rural Community Centers . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Corridor and Interchange Plans . . . . . . Ongoing Housing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Stephens City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing CIP Assessment and Projections . . . . . . 1993-94 8 Eastern Road Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94 Planned Developments . . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94 E. Ordinance Review Corridor Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94 Development and Ordinance Review . . . . . Ongoing F. Transportation Planning Area Transportation Planning . . . . . . . Ongoing Transportation Committee . . . . . . . . . Ongoing Transportation Planning Committee . . . . . Ongoing Regional Transportation Planning . . . . . Ongoing G. Historic Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . Ongoing H. Other Capital Improvements Plan . . . . . . . . . Citizen Participation and Education . . . . Di Ongoing Ongoing STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1993-1994 * Lead Role 10 DEP. ZONING PLAN PLAN PLAN MAP. OFC. CLERICAL TASK DIR DIR. ADMIN. II II I MGR. MGR. STAFF Department * X X X Management Ord. Ad- X X * X X X X X ministra- tion General X X X X X X X Inquires Violations * X X General * X Correspon- d ie Minutes X X X X * X Agendas X X X X X X X X X House X X X X X * X Numbers Mapping X X X X * X Graphics X X X X X * x Trans. X * X X Committee Rezoning X * X X X X X X Review * Lead Role 10 STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1993-1994 * Lead Role 11 DEP. ZONING PLAN. PLAN. PLAN. MAP. OFC. CLERICAL TASK DIR. DIR ADMIN II II I MGR. MGR. STAFF CUP * X X X X Review Masterplan X * X X X X X Review Site Plan X * X X X X X Review Subdivi- X * X X X X X X sion Review and Admin. Permit * X X X Review BZA X * X X Zoning X X X * X X X X X Ord. Review Develop. X X X * X X X X Review Subcomm. Improve X * X X X X X Plan Review * Lead Role 11 STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1993-1994 * Lead Role 12 DEP. ZONING PLAN PLAN PLAN MAP. OFC. CLERICAL TASK DIR. DIR. ADMIN. II II I MGR. MGR. STAFF Comp. X * X X X X X X Plan Subcomm. Improve * X X X Violation Procedures Record X X X X X X X * X Keeping Improvements Maintain X X X Impact Model Rr i X X X * X X X Cc. .,unity Centers Neighbor- X X X X * X X X hood Planning Stephens X X X * X X X X City CIP X * X X Improvements Housing X X X * X X X Issues * Lead Role 12 STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1993-1994 DEP. ZONING PLAN. PLAN. PLAN. MAP. OFC, C=CAL TASK DIR. DIR. ADMIN. II II I MGR. MGR. STAFF Corridor X X X * X X X X Plans Corridor X X X * X X Appearance Road X X * X X Plans Planned X * X X X Development Historic X X X * X X X X Resources Database X X X X X X X * X Management GIS X X X X X * X Annual X X X * X X X Report Comp. X X X X * X X X Plan Update EDC X * X X X X X Support Area * X X X X Trans Plan * Lead Role 13 STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1993-1994 DEP. ZONING PLAN. PLAN. PLAN. MAP. OFC � CLERICAL TASK DIR. DIR. ADMIN. II II I MGR. MGR. STAFF CIP X X X * X X Trans. X * X X X X Planning Comm. Public * X X X X X X X X Assistance * Lead Role 14 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: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) Enhancement Program Discussion DATE: March 8, 1993 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has directed all state transportation departments to adopt regulations for transportation system enhancements. The state enhancement programs are one component of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). ISTEA has several funding categories and programs that are authorized over a six (6) year period. The Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides $457.5 million dollars for primary, secondary and mass transit projects in urban and rural areas. ISTEA requires states to set aside at least ten (10) percent of their share of STP funds for enhancements. Staff will present ISTEA: Shifting Gears, produced by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This ten (10) minute videotape provides an explanation of what is involved in the ISTEA Enhancement Program, and how this program will assist municipalities. This presentation is a first step in education of ISTEA and the Enhancement Program. The Enhancement Program will have a direct impact on the Planning Commission in that specific projects will be reviewed by the commission and recommended to the Board of Supervisors. Staff is interested in committee comment regarding this issue. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 The federal Intermodal Sur -face Transportation Efficiencv Act of 1991 provides new opportunities for activities that + will enhance the nation's transportation system. This act establishes the Federal Transportation enhancement Program, in which great latitude is given for taking unique and creative actions to integrate transportation into cur communities and the natural environment. Every effort is being made by the Virginia Department of Transportation to reach all groups interested in working to identify and implement transportation enhancement projects in cur State. If you have a project in mind, or if you have previously suggested a project which could qualify for this federal funding, please take time to review this information and complete a copy of the enclosed application. form. By using this uniform format, all transportation enhancement candidates will be given full and equal consideration. The following information explains this new program and the selection process we are using in Virginia. Please feel free to make as many copies of the blank application form as needed to describe each of your project candidates or to share the form with others who may wish to request additional transportation enhancement projects. Thank you for your interest in the Ccmmonwealth's transportation enhancement program. Sincerely, John G. Milliken Secretary of Transportation INTERMODAL SURFACE TRAIYSPORTATICN EFFICIENCY ACT (ISTEA) OF 1991 VIRGINIA'S TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OVERVI F"A The IST_r. represents a new era in transportation legislation. With this Act, Congress has provided the states increased flexibility in managing their transportation programs. The Act provides an impetus for all levels of government and the private sector to cooperatively plan and develop intermodal transportation systems which are tailored to their needs. An especially innovative part of the ISTEA directs funds toward specific types of transportation enhancements. The program provides a means of stimulating additional activities that go beyond the normal or historic elements of a transportation improvement project. Transportation enhancement activities must have a direct relationship to the intermodal transportation system. The intent is to more creatively integrate transportation facilities into their surrounding communities and the natural environment. Transportation enhancements are activities or improvements which increase the value or worth of a project or make it more aesthetically pleasing. In other words, the project is "enhanced" by doing something that is not a common practice. Eligible transportation enhancement activities as defined by Section 101(a) of Title 23 USC are: 1. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles 2. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites 3. Scenic or historic highway programs 4. Landscaping and other scenic beautification 5. Historic preservation 6. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals) Preservation of abancc:�:=_d railway corridors ( _._cludi_nc the ccnvers_cn and use thereof for ped=striar. or bicycle grails) - Cc-_rol and removal c= outdoor advertising Arc`aeolocical planning and research 10. Mitigation of pollution due to highway run. -off The FfiwA has determined that the above list is exclusive. Cniy those activities listed are eligible for transcortatic^ enhancement monies. PROJECT SUBM-TTSSION Enhancement projects may be initiated by any group or individual, but need to be formally endorsed and submitted by a local jurisdiction or public agency (see attached sample resolution). Enhancement funds can be used by the Department and other state agencies for eligible projects. If the applicant decides to drop a project, the Department can request reimbursement for all excenditures. Jurisdictions or public agencies formally endorsing an en—ancement project will be responsible for cost overruns. Thev will be reimbursed fcr eligible costs after the project is satisfactorily completed or on a periodic progress basis. If an enhancement project is within Department right of way, the Department will generally administer the project in a normal manner and may provide technical and planning assistance. If the project is not within Department right of way, it may be administered by the jurisdiction endorsing the project. Administering the project may include: rights of way acquisition if required, environmental studies, approvals by federal, state, and local agencies, advertising and construction management. In either case, an agreement between the Department and the local government or agency will have to be developed and executed which will include all applicable federal and state recuirements and standards. Applicants will be expected to ensure that public hearings are held on enhancement projects. Projects that are within a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) area should have appropriate MPO endorsement (see attached list of jurisdictions) to the extent required. To submit a project for consideration, please complete the enclosed application form. PROJECT FUNDING Transportation enhancement projects will be financed up to 80 percent STP funds and a minimum 20 percent local matcL. The local match may come from public or private sources. if the project is located within the Department's right of way, consideration can be given by the Commonwealth Transportation Board to allowing the usage of state highway allocations for secondary, urban, and primary roads provided the project is legally eligible for such state allocations. PROJECT SELECTION Final selection of projects will be done by the Commonwealth Transportation Board working through its Environmental Committee which will be supplemented by an outside advisory committee. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ASSISTANCE For more information on this program, please contact Mr. D. L. Eure, at (804)786-2918. April 1 is the normal deadline for submittal of projects; however, for calendar year 1993, the deadline has been extended to July 1, 1993. 5