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Minutes of February 16, 2022
MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on February 16, 2022.
PRESENT: John F. Jewell, Chairman; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Opequon District; Robert S.
Molden, Opequon District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; William A. Orndoff, Stonewall District; H.
Paige Manuel, Shawnee District; Elizabeth D. Kozel, Shawnee District; Betsy Brumback, Back Creek
District; Mollie Brannon, Back Creek District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District; Charles Markert,
Red Bud District; Kathleen Dawson, Red Bud District; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney.
ABSENT: Jason Aikens, Gainesboro District.
STAFF PRESENT: Wyatt G. Pearson, Director; Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director; Shannon L.
Conner, Administrative Assistant.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jewell called the February 16, 2022 meeting of the Frederick County Planning
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kenney commenced the meeting by inviting everyone to join
in a moment of silence.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Triplett
the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the agenda for this evening’s meeting.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Triplett,
the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the January 5, 2022 and the January 19,
2022 meetings.
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COMMITTEES
NELUP Committee
Commissioner Oates reported the Committee reviewed and discussed the land use maps.
At the next meeting they will be going over the text. He noted, this review is just about ready to be
wrapped up.
Comprehensive Plans & Programs Committee – Mtg. 02/14/22
Commissioner Triplett reported discussed the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and
sent it forward to the Planning Commission.
Frederick Water – Mtg. 02/15/22
Chairman Jewel reported the Frederick Water Board of Directors adopted the FY2023-
2032 Capital Improvement Plan. He shared the operations report for January and noted the quarries
continue to remain in excellent shape.
City of Winchester – Mtg. 02/15/22
Commissioner Richardson, Winchester City Planning Commission Liaison, reported the
Commission reviewed the Ordinance for solar energy. He shared, there will be an open house on March
5th and 6th regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairman Jewell called for citizen comments on any subject not currently on the
Planning Commission’s agenda or any item that is solely a discussion item for the Commission. No one
came forward to speak and Chairman Jewell closed the public comments portion of the meeting.
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INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Candice E. Perkins, Assistant Director, reported the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) is a
document that consists of a schedule of major capital expenditures for the County for the ensuing five-
year period, as well as a category for long term projects (6+ years out). She continued, the CIP is a
capital facilities planning document that serves to identify needed capital projects in accordance with the
broader policies and objectives adopted in the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan
and the CIP are mutually supportive: The Comprehensive Plan identifies those areas suitable for
development, as well as the infrastructure it would need; and the CIP translates those needs into capital
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projects designed to support the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. She continued, while the
program serves as a long-range plan, it is reviewed and revised annually based on current circumstances
and opportunities. Ms. Perkins noted, the adoption of the CIP is neither a commitment to a particular
project nor a limitation to a particular cost: It serves as a basic tool for identifying and ranking
anticipated capital projects; strictly advisory and is not intended for requesting funding allocations;
subject to change each year as the needs of the community become mo re defined and projects move
closer to implementation; and projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The
Code of Virginia requires localities to adopt a CIP in order to accept proffers for capital improvements:
Section 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia – no public facility shall be constructed unless said facility is a
“feature shown” within a jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan. Ms. Perkins noted, projects identified in the
CIP are utilized in the annual update to the County’s Capital Impacts Model. She reviewed the number of
projects for the departments:
1. General Government – 59 Projects
• Schools – 6 projects
• Parks – 20 projects
• Library – 3 projects
• Administration – 5 projects
• Fire and Rescue – 5 projects, 16 volunteer station
• Sheriff – 3 projects
• Public Safety – 1 projects
2. Transportation – 27 Projects
• Combination of State and Federal funds, developer contributions, and
revenue sharing
3. Airport – 9 Projects
• Federal, State, and Local government funding
Ms. Perkins concluded, the CPPC endorsed the 2022-2027 CIP on February 14, 2022 and
determined the CIP is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and forwarded it to the Planning
Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Planning Commission Members shared their concerns with the need for an aquatic center,
an ice skating rink, and the plans for Robert E. Aylor school. Ms. Perkins reiterated this is basically a
wish list for each agency and noting is definite.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Triplett
to move the CIP that is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan forward to the Board of Supervisors.
The CIP is sent forward with a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Yes: Jewell, Brumback, Kozel, Manuel, Oates, Thomas, Molden, Triplett, Orndoff, Markert
No: Dawson, Brannon
Absent: Aikens
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OTHER
Wyatt G. Pearson, Director, thanked everyone that attended the retreat. He shared, IT
will be reaching out to everyone with new email addresses.
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and a motion was made by Commissioner
Thomas to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Triplett and unanimously
passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John F. Jewell, Chairman
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Wyatt G. Pearson, Secretary