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FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board Room
Frederick County Administration Building
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia
March 20, 2001
3:25 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
1) Minutes of the February 20, 2001 Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
2) Appeal #02-01 of Richard C. Shickle, Sr. to appeal the decision of the Zoning
Administrator in the administration of the Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to Section 165-55,
concerning the side setback of a principal structure. This properly is located at 192 Green
Spring Road, and is identified with Property Identification Number 22-7-1-6 in the
Gainesboro Magisterial District.
3) Variance #03-01 of Kitty Hockman-Nicholas fora 50 -foot rear yard variance to establish
a buildable lot. This property is located approximately 1,350 feet north of Shady Elm Road
(Route 65 1) and is identified with Property Identification Numbers 74 -A -67B and 74 -A -67C
in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
4) Other
MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 N. Kent Street,
Winchester, Virginia, on February 20, 2001.
PRESENT: James Larrick, Jr., Chairman, Gainesboro District; Theresa Catlett, Opequon District;
Dudley Rinker, Back Creek District; Gilbank Hamilton, Shawnee District and Robert
Perry, Stonewall District
STAFF
PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Deputy Director; Patrick T. Davenport, Zoning Administrator;
Jeremy F. Camp, Planner 11; Carol Huff, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larrick at 3:25 p.m.
WELCOME TO NEW STAFF MEMBER
Mr. Patrick T. Davenport, the new Zoning Administrator for Frederick County, was
introduced by staff. Mr. Davenport began his duties with the County on February 15, 2001.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 16.2000
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mrs. Catlett, the minutes for the
January 16, 2001 meeting were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
Variance #15-00 of Stephen P. Scothorn (amended) for a 41 -foot front yard setback variance to
construct a detached two -car garage. This property is located at 333 Songbird Lane and is
identified with Property Identification Number 32-12-8 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
ACTION -DENIED
Mr. Jeremy Camp, Planner II, presented the background information and explained that
staff was recommending denial of this application. He passed out two photographs of the property.
Mr. Stephen P. Scothorn, applicant, represented himself He presented a rough sketch
(not to scale) of his property which depicted the location of the proposed garage, his house, the trees
he wanted preserved, etc. He explained his reasons for wanting to locate the garage in the location
indicated. He stated that the road ends in a cul-de-sac and did not believe that the 60 -foot setback
requirement should apply since Songbird Lane was a private drive.
Chairman Larrick asked about the survey which was done after the original application.
Mr. Scothorn replied that he had made an error the first time he measured, thus the amended
application.
Frederick Co. Board of Zoning Appeals
Minutes of February 20, 2001 Minutes Book Page 1100
Mr. Rinker inquired as to the health status of the oak and dogwood trees; Mr. Scothorn
assured the board that they were in fine shape and were about three feet in diameter. In response to
Mr. Perry's question, Mr. Scothorn told the board that state foresters have not examined the trees;
however, they bloom and leaf out nicely each year and do not contain dead branches.
Staff clarified a question regarding what constituted "road frontage." Any time there
is a road, any side of the property could be considered to have "road frontage" no matter whether it
is a side yard, rear yard, etc. This means there is a 60 -foot setback on whatever side there is a road.
Mr. Rinker asked about the fact that the hard -surfacing of Songbird Lane was only ten feet in width.
Mr. Scothorn explained that the property owners had gotten together and paid for the road to be paved.
It is not state -maintained; it is considered a private drive.
DISCUSSION
Mrs. Catlett asked about the trees that would have to be removed for the garage to be
built without being in violation of the setbacks. Mr. Scothorn replied that two of the oaks and five of
the dogwoods would have to be removed; additionally, he would have to remove a flower bed that had
been placed around the dogwoods. He said that having the garage that far back would block the
current parking area and he may not wish to use the garage for parking his vehicles. Additionally, this
location would interfere with his well line and he did not want to have to dig it up. He stated that ten
feet would be the furthest he could move back.
The Board asked him to draw the location of the well and well line, as this was not
shown on the sketch provided.
More questions followed on the parking and the driveway, at which time Mr. Scothorn
explained that he may not wish to use the garage for vehicle storage because he is a mechanic by trade
and may use the garage to work on vehicles.
Mr. Perry suggested that a compromise might be in order; however there were no
motions to this effect.
Mr. Rinker asked the applicant if he had considered that he would need to obtain a
Conditional Use Permit for auto repair on his property; Mr. Scothorn replied that he had.
Mr. Rinker moved to approve the application and Mr. Hamilton offered the second;
however, the motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Rinker, Mr. Hamilton
NAYS: Mrs. Catlett, Mr. Perry, Chairman Larrick
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals does hereby deny
Variance 415-00 of Stephen P. Scothorn (amended) for a 41 -foot front yard setback variance to
construct a detached two -car garage.
Variance #01-01 of Omps Funeral Home, submitted by G.W. Clifford & Associates, Inc., for a
4.44 -foot front yard setback variance for a free-standing business sign. This property is located
at 1260 Front Royal Pike and is identified with Property Identification Number 64-3-A1 in the
Shawnee Magisterial District.
ACTION - APPROVED
Mr. Lawrence gave the background information and told the Board that staff was in
favor of the variance as the current sign is well under the allowable square footage for the B2 Zoning
Frederick Co. Board of Zoning Appeals
Minutes of February 20, 2001 2 Minutes Book Page 1101
Mr. Lawrence gave the background information and told the Board that staff was in
favor of the variance as the current sign is well under the allowable square footage for the B2 Zoning
District. A zoning district buffer had been required on this property due to the close proximity of
residential uses across Route 522; however, complying with this requirement resulted in the landscaping
partially blocking the sign which is currently installed. Therefore, staff believes this variance to be
reasonable request and recommended approval.
Mr. Ron Mislowsky, of G. W. Clifford and Associates, engineering firm for the project,
came forward to speak. He stated that he did not really have much more to add, as staff had done an
excellent job in presenting their request. He did add that rotating the sign to be more visible to traffic
would, in effect, make it less visible to the residences along Route 522.
Mr. Larry Omps and the site managger [unidentified], both of Omps Funeral Home, were
also present in support of the application. Mr. Omps stated that at times, customers' vehicles have
passed the entrance, then upon realizing they did so, hit their brakes to turn around and have created
very dangerous traffic situations. They believe that rotating the sign would eliminate this danger.
There was no one present who was opposed to the variance.
As there was no further discussion on the matter, Mr. Perry made a motion to approve
the variance as presented and Mrs., Catlett seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in
favor of the motion.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals does hereby
unanimously approve Variance #01-01 of Omps Funeral Home, submitted by G. W. Clifford &
Associates, Inc., for a 4.44 -foot front yard setback variance for a free-standing business sign.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Lawrence informed the Board members that the applicants who were denied the
appeal for R. R. Restaurant last month had filed to have the denial appealed to the Circuit Court. The
Circuit Court appeal should not require any addition action by the BZA.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adj oumed by unanimous consent at 4:05
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
James Larrick, r., airman
Carol uSecretary
Frederick Co. Board of Zoning Appeals
Minutes of February 20, 2001 Minutes Book Page 1102
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BZA REVIEW DATE: 3/20/01
APPLICATION #02-01
APPEAL OF DECISION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
RICHARD C. SHICKLE, SR.
LOCATION: The property is located 1/4 miles west of White Hall on Route 671, third lot on right.
This site is further identified as 192 Green Spring Road.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 22-7-1-6
PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: RA (Rural Areas) District
Land Use: Vacant - Residence currently under construction
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE:
Zoned: RA (Rural Areas)
Land Use: Residential; Vacant
APPEAL: To appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator in the administration of the Zoning
Ordinance, concerning the required side setback for a principal structure.
REASON FOR APPEAL: See #10 on the application.
STAFF COMMENTS:
This appeal is based on an interpretation made by the Zoning Administrator when determining the
required building side yard setback. The Zoning Administrator determined that the adjoining property
was vacant and that a 50 -foot setback would be required for a proposed dwelling. The appeal
applicant, Mr. Shickle, contends that the adjoining property is an agricultural use, which would
require a 100 -foot building setback
Frederick County Zoninz Ordinance
The Frederick County Zoning Ordinance provides the framework and regulations for land use
Richard Shickle, Sr.
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March 13, 2001
development. It is through the interpretation and application of these ordinances that the document
is brought to reality. Section 165-4 states that the Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the
interpretation and administration of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 165-55.A(2) of the Zoning Ordinance provides the required side setbacks for principal
structures in the RA Rural Areas Zoning District. The subject property and the surrounding
properties are zoned RA Rural Areas. Side yard setbacks are based on the adjoining property's use:
Adjoining Land Use
Setback (feet)
Orchard
200
Agricultural
100
Residential
50
Vacant
50
Section 165-145 Definitions and Word Usage defines Agriculture and Farming as follows:
Any of the following activities:
A. Cultivating the soil or raising or harvesting any agricultural or horticultural
commodity on a farm, including the raising, shearing, feeding, caring for, training
and management of animals.
B. Handling, drying, packing or storing on a farm any agricultural or horticultural
commodity in its unmanufactured state but only if the owner, tenant or operator of
the farm regularly produces more than % of the commodity so treated.
C. The proposal to develop or the actual development of a forest either through
planting or natural regeneration, or both, or the actual maintenance of a forest by
applying proven forest management practices. Such land shall, at the time of
consideration as forest land, actually carry sufficient forest growth of suitable
character and so distributed to give reasonable assurance that a stand of
merchantable timber is developed therefrom.
The Zoning Ordinance does not provide a definition for "Vacant" nor "Forest" land.
Determination Process for Building Setbacks
Determining the appropriate building setbacks are based on the adjoining property use. Often the
recorded plat that is submitted with the building permit application contains setback lines. In
situations where the recorded plat does not contain setback lines, or when a property owner requests
a setback determination, staff conducts the necessary review and site inspections. It is during site
inspections that staff is able to visually evaluate the adjoining properties, and determine their land use
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March 13, 2001
classification.
The determination of land uses is based on visual (site) inspections, and the interpretation of the
Zoning Ordinance and its definitions. In the RA District, setbacks are based on four possible
adjoining land uses: Orchard, Agricultural, Residential, and Vacant. Most often the site inspection
is sufficient to identify the adjoining property use. In situations where the adjoining property use is
not obvious, staff utilizes the ordinance, makes an interpretation, and arrives at the land use
determination. If a use does not satisfy the defined and standard knowledge of an orchard, agricultural
or residential use, the adjacent property may be considered vacant. Vacant is not defined by the
ordinance, so staff is left with interpreting what constitutes a vacant property in terms of land use.
Application of the Zoning Ordinance to the Sub'ect Propertv: PIN 22-7-1-6
In the application of the Determination Process to the subject property (PIN 22-7-1-6), it was
determined that the initial building permit application did not comply with the subject property's
platted left side yard, 100 -foot building setback. As a result, the property owner (Hick's Contracting)
requested that staff further review the adjoining property's land use, to determine how the land use
would be classified. The applicant felt that the adjoining land use was not agricultural land, but was
vacant as no signs of agricultural use were apparent.
Staff conducted a site inspection to visually review the adjoining property. It was determined that the
area of the adjoining property adjacent to the subject property was woods. During this site inspection,
there was no indication of animals, crops, nor timbering efforts. The adjoining property was wooded,
and contained overgrowth (vines, weeds, less desirable trees). There was no obvious evidence that
seedlings had been planted to establish harvestable timber, nor that the woods had been maintained.
Staff also reviewed the department's USGS quad maps and areal photography of the adjacent property.
The imagery revealed that woods did exist adjacent to the entire length of the property boundary line
with the subject property.
Based on the site inspection and review of historical imagery maintained in the department, staff made
the determination that the adjacent property did not satisfy the agricultural definition. Therefore, it
would be appropriate to classify the site vacant, and apply the 50 -foot setback requirement. The
building permit was revised to reflect the 50 -foot setback requirement, confirmed that the application
complied with the Zoning Ordinance requirements, and the permit was granted zoning approval on
February 5, 2001. The building permit was issued to Hick's Contracting on February 8, 2001.
Additional In ormation
Following the issuance of the building permit, staff was contacted by the adjoining property owner
regarding the placement of the structure. The adjoining property owner advised staff that a Forest
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March 13, 2001
Management Plan was developed for his property. He further advised staff that the land use
determination should be agricultural.
Staff contacted the Department of Forestry and the Commissioner of Revenue's Offices to determine
if a Forest Management Plan existed for the adjoining property. The Commissioner of Revenue's
Office confirmed that a Forest Management Plan had been submitted as part of an application for the
Land Use Assessment Program. Staff was not allowed to review the Forest Management Plan as the
release of individual taxpayer information is not provided for through the Freedom of Information Act.
Staff was informed that the Forest Management Plan for the adjoining property recommended that
desirable trees be identified, seedlings be planted, less desirable trees be removed, and that a 40 -foot
buffer area be established around the desirable trees. This buffer area should be maintained, and be
clear and free of less desirable trees and undergrowth. The plan also stated that the site presently
contained limited harvestable timber, and recommended procedures, which included planting
seedlings, to increase the amount of harvestable timber. The current conditions of the adjoining
property do not reflect the recommendations made in the Forest Management Plan. Therefore, the
staff would not have any basis to determine that the land use of the adjoining property was agricultural.
STAFF CONCLUSION FOR MARCH 20.2001 MEETING:
Affirmation of the actions made by the office of the Zoning Administrator in determining the use of
an adjoining property to be vacant, and approving a building permit application with a side yard
setback of 50 feet.
File: AAShickle appeal.wpd
SHICKLE
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Appeal # 02-01
Location Map For,
Richard C. Shicide Jr.
PIN:
22-7-1-6
Office of Mapping and GIS, 03/C igray
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: File
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FROM: Eric Lawrence, Deputy Planning Director
SUBJECT: Richard C. Shickle Appeal
Forest Management Plan
DATE: March 5, 2001
This morning I spoke with Sam Russell, a Land Assessor with the Commissioner of
Revenue's Office, regarding the Land Use Assessment Program. Mr. Russell advised me
that in order for an agricultural property to qualify for the reduced Real Property Tax, the
property would need to be included in the Land Use Program.
In order to qualify for this program, a property must be used for farming, produce an
income, and depending upon the property's land cover, be of a minimum acreage. The
minimum acreage are as follows: pasture and crop land must be at least 5 acres in size,
and forest land must be at least 20 acres in size. In order for forest land to qualify for the
program, a forest management plan must be submitted. A residence may not be counted
towards this minimum parcel size.
Mr. Russell also informed me that the Shickle property (PIN 22 -A -52C, 60.96 acres) is
currently included in the Commission of Revenue's Land Use Program. The property was
initially included in the program in 1986 as an agricultural use. In 1996, 27.9 acres were
switched to a forest use and a forest management plan was submitted.
While I was not permitted to acquire a copy of the forest management plan due to privacy
issues (personal and real estate property tax related), Mr. Russell was able to provide me
with some of the Shickle property's forest management plan's basic concepts. The plan
stated that the property presently did not contain much harvest -quality timber, and that
planting seedlings was recommended. Furthermore, the plan stated that the 'good' trees
should be identified, and less desirable trees and scrub plants should be removed. A 40 -
foot buffer should be provided around the base of `good' trees; less desirable and scrub
plants should be removed from this buffer area. Trees should also be planted to increase
the harvest availability. The plan also stated that the property would be maintained as a
forest.
107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22501-5000
APPLICATION FOR APPEAL
IN THE
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
MUST BE TYPED OR FILLED OUT W INK - PLEASE PRINT
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NAME: 9- NAME:
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10. Describe the basis of the appeal, indicating your reason(s) for disagreeing with the decision.
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11. Additional comments, if any:
12. The following names and addresses are all of the individuals, firms, or corporations owning
property adjacent to the property for which the appeal is being sought, including properties at the
sides, rear, and in front of (across street from) the subject property. (Use additional pages if
necessary.) These people will be notified by mail of this application: Please list complete 14 -digit
properly identification number.)
NAME
AGREEMENT
APPEAL #
I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully petition the Frederick County Board of
Zoning Appeals (BZA) to overrule the administrative interpretationof the County Zoning Ordinance
as described herein. I agree to comply with any conditions required by the BZA.
I authorize the members of the BZA and Frederick County officials to go upon the property
for site inspection purposes.
I hereby certify that all of the statements and information contained herein are, to the best
of my knowledge, true.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT C DATE 2 O
SIGNATURE OF OWNER
(if other than applicant)
-OFFICE USE ONLY -
DATE
BZA PUBLIC HEARING OF - r A ® ' D 1 ACTION:
- DATE -
APPEAL OVERRULED
Dwomm, APPEAL SUSTAINED SIGNED: -
BZA CHAIRMAN
DATE:
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VARIANCE #03-01
KITTY HOCKMAN-NICHOLAS
LOCATION: The property is located at 690 Shady Elm Road.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Shawnee
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 74-A-6713 and 67C
PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas) District
Use: Vacant
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas) District
Uses: Residential and Agricultural
VARIANCE: The applicant is requesting a 50 -foot, rear yard setback variance to create a buildable
lot.
REASON FOR VARIANCE: The variance is being sought due to the exceptional narrowness of the
existing lot which was created before current restrictions were placed in the ordinance. As presently
zoned and with applicable building restriction lines, the allowable buildable space is 25.5 feet from east
to west. This does not allow for a normal size house (28'x 40' or larger) to be built without setback
encroachment.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The applicant presently owns two parcels, each. approximately 1.1 acre in size. The applicant has
submitted to the County a lot consolidation plat that combines these two parcels into a single 2.2 -acre
lot. This variance request would apply to this 2.2 -acre lot ("subject property").
The subject property is presently wooded, and vacant in terms of use. The subject property is adjoined
on the north and west by agricultural uses. The properties to the east and south contain residential
uses. All properties are zoned RA (Rural Areas).
Kitty Hockman-Nicholas, Variance #03-01
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March 13, 2001
Section 165-55.A(2) of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the rear yard setbacks for principal
structures in the RA Zoning District. The adjoining property to the rear of the subject property is
presently agricultural; therefore, the required rear setback is established at 100 feet. The applicant
is the Trustee of the agricultural property adjoining the subject property's rear (western) boundary.
While the applicant currently does not have plans to construct a residence on the subject property,
she is seeking the requested variance in order to confirm that the property may accommodate a home.
When the subject property is overlaid with the required setbacks, the property's buildable area is
significantly limited. The requested 50 -foot setback variance would enable the 2.2 -acre lot to contain
a house footprint of similar size to the Adjoining property's residence.
STAFF CONCLUSION:
The Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-2309(2) states that no variance shall be authorized by the board
unless it finds that a) strict application of the Ordinance would produce an undue hardship
approaching confiscation; b) that such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same
zoning district and the same vicinity, and; c) that the authorization of such variance will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent property, and that the character of the district will not be changed
by the granting of the variance.
The unusual size and location of the subject property, when considering the adjoining properties,
creates a unique situation. In addition, the applicant's intention to consolidate two legally non-
conforming parcels (in terms of size) into a single 2.2 -acre lot increases the property's conformity
with the Zoning Ordinance. The establishment of a single 2.2 -acre parcel, with the reduced setbacks
are requested, maybe less intrusive to the adjoining properties. Staff feels that based on the specifics
of this site, it would be reasonable to allow the variance as requested.
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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
IN THE
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
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1.
MUST BE TYPED OR FILLED
The applicant is the owner
OUT IN INK -
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PLEASE PRINT
(Check one)
2.
APPLICANT:
OCCUPANT: (if
different)
NAME: Kitty Hockman Nicholas NAME:
ADDRESS 690 Shady Elm Road ADDRESS:
Winchester, VA 22602
TELEPHONE: 869-2622 TELEPHONE:
3. The property is located at (give exact directions and include
State Route numbers):
Approximately 1,350 feet north of Virginia Secondary Route 651
(Shady Elm Road).
4. The property has a road frontage of 527 feet and a depth
of 215 feet and consists of 2.268 acres. (please be
exact)
5. The property is owned by Kitty Hockman Nicholas and Robin Hockman Fcldy
as evidenced by deed from Robert E. and Kitty B. Hoclanan recorded
(previous owner)
in deed book no. 610 on page 728-730 of the deed
books of the Clerk of the Court for Frederick County. Attach
a copy of the deed.
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6. Magisterial District: Back Creek
7.
14 -Digit Property Identification No.: 74 -A -67B and 67C
8. The existing zoning of the.property is: RA
9. The existing use of the property is: Residential/Vacant
10. Adjoining Property:
USE ZONING
North Agricultural RA
East Residential RA
South Residential RA
West Agricultural RA
11. Describe the variance sought in terms of distance and type.
(For example: "A 3.5' rear yard variance for an attached two
car garage.")
50 -foot rear yard variance along the westerly property line
12. List specific reason(s) why the variance is being sought in
terms of:
exceptional narrowness, shallowness, size or shape of
property, or
exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary
situation or condition of property, or
- the use or development of property immediately adjacent
thereto
Due to the exceptional narrowness of the existing lot which was created
before current restrictions were placed in the ordinance, a 50 -foot
rear yard variance is requested to allow for a buildable_ space on
this property.
13. Additional comments, if any
As presently zoned and with applicable building restriction lines, the
allowable buildable space is 25.5 feet from east to west. This does not
allow for a normal size house (28' x 40' or larger) to be built without
setback encroachment.
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14. The following names and addresses are all of the individuals, firms, or corporations owning
property adjacent to the property for which the variance is being sought, including properties at the
sides, rear and in front of (across street from) the subject property. (Use additional pages if
necessary.) These people will be notifd by mail of this application:
976 Springdale Road
NAME Long Creek Farm, Inc. Address Winchester, VA 22602
Property ID#
62-A-40
690 Shady Elm Road
NAME Kitty B. Hockman, Trustee Address Winchester VA 22602
Property ID# 74-A-67
227 Soldiers Rest Lane
NAME Michelle Lahman Address Winchester VA 22602
Property ID# 74 -A -67A
243 Soldiers Rest Lane
NAME James Warden Jenkins, Jr. Address Winchester, VA 22602
Property ID# 62-A-83
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fREDER/CK COUNTY, NRGYNIA
DATE.• fEBRUARY23, 2001 SCALE- 1"=60'
SHEET 2 OF 2
AREA TABULA UON
LOT 2 - 1.134 ACRES
LOT 3 - f 1.134 ACRES
LOT 24 - 2.268 ACRES
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No. 001197
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MARSH & LEGGE SSC R, VIRGRUAS22 01
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1 Q FAY 540 667-0469
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2 EA.SEIADV7S 07NDZ 7NAN WOMV MAY EXIST.
.1 BOUNDARY INFORMA770V WONN AOiFaV rAKLN
FRcm PLAT cF REcm0 DA 7E 0 11 .SEP7EWED?
1975 MADE BY LEE A EBERT, LS, AND
RECOWM /N DEEV BOOK 610 AT PAGE 732
ID 2401
OSED. .
FELD . �
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� 42'16" W 215.52'
MICHELLE LAHMAN 2 �W5
D8 967 PG 1818 - o
TM 74 -A -67A,
ZONE RA USE: RESIDENTIAL
RIVAL PLA T
CONSOLIDA 77ON OF LOT 2 AND LOT 3
INTO
LOT 2A
BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
fREDER/CK COUNTY, NRGYNIA
DATE.• fEBRUARY23, 2001 SCALE- 1"=60'
SHEET 2 OF 2
AREA TABULA UON
LOT 2 - 1.134 ACRES
LOT 3 - f 1.134 ACRES
LOT 24 - 2.268 ACRES
TH OF
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Douglas C. Legge
No. 001197
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MARSH & LEGGE SSC R, VIRGRUAS22 01
Land Surveyors, P.L.C. PHOKE 540 667-0468
1 Q FAY 540 667-0469
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AGREEMENT
VARIANCE #3
I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application, and petition the Frederick
County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to grant a variance to the terms of the Frederick County
Zoning Ordinance as described herein. I agree to comply with any conditions for the variance
required by the BZA.
I authorize the members of the BZA and Frederick County officials to go upon the property
for site inspection purposes.
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 BZA public hearing and maintained so as
to be visible from the road or right-of-way until the hearing.
I hereby certify that all of the statements and information contained herein are, to the best of
my knowledge, true.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT / "'ATE
_02 23/01
ty Nic
Hockman holas
SIGNATURE OF OWNER DATE
(if other than applicant)
-OFFICE USE ONLY-
BZA PUBLIC HEARING OF
M
APPROVAL
SIGNED:
DENIAL DATE:
ACTION--
BZA
CTION;
BZA CHAIRMAN