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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19 PC Staff ReportREZONING APPLICATION #06-19 WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, INC. Staff Report for the Planning Commission Prepared: December 6, 2019 Staff Contact: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 12/18/19 Pending Board of Supervisors: 01/08/20 Pending PROPOSAL: To revise the proffered Generalized Development Plan approved with rezoning #02-03 for 37.5424+/- acres zoned B2 (General Business) District and 51.8675+/- acres zoned MS (Medical Support) District to the MS (Medical Support) District. Minor text revisions are also proposed to reflect the updated internal street network within the development. LOCATION: The subject property is on the northern side of Route 50 West and west of Route 37. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 12/18/19 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: This is a proposed minor proffer amendment for minor text revisions and revisions to the approved Generalized Development Plan (GDP) associated with Rezoning #02-03 which rezoned parcel 53-A-68 to the B2 (General Business) and MS (Medical Support) Districts with proffers. The site consists of 37.5424+/- acres zoned B2 (General Business) District and 51.8675+/- acres zoned MS (Medical Support) District. The approved GDP labeled individual land bays with specific uses; the Applicant proposes to remove the uses shown on the proffered GDP to allow for potential alternative development. The Applicant is also proposing to remove proffer 3 from the landscape design features which required a landscaped roundabout. This feature was removed, and the internal road system has already been constructed – therefore this proffer is unnecessary. The impacts associated with the change of use are very limited; no additional impact s to Frederick County or the surrounding property owners are anticipated. Staff is supportive of this request for a minor proffer modification to the GDP and text. A recommendation regarding this rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission. Rezoning #06-19 WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, INC. December 6, 2019 Page 2 This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on this application. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved issues concerning this application are noted by Staff where relevant throughout this Staff report. Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 12/18/19 Pending Board of Supervisors: 01/08/20 Pending PROPOSAL: To revise the proffered Generalized Development Plan approved with Rezoning #02-03 for 37.5424+/- acres zoned B2 (General Business) District and 51.8675+/- acres zoned MS (Medical Support) District to the MS (Medical Support) District. Minor text revisions are also proposed to reflect the constructed internal street network within the development. LOCATION: The subject property is on the northern side of Route 50 West and west of Route 37. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 53-A-68 PROPERTY ZONING: B2 (General Business) District MS (Medical Support) District PRESENT USE: Vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Agricultural South: B2 (General Business) Use: Commercial East: N/A Interstate Use: Route 37 West: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Agricultural, Residential B2 (General Business) Vacant Rezoning #06-19 WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, INC. December 6, 2019 Page 3 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Dept. of Transportation: We have reviewed the above subject Rezoning Application dated August 5, 2019 for impacts to the local transportation system. We have no overall objection to the proposed rezoning with the following comment being addressed. We suggest that the conditions as they relate to the Western Campus-Limited Access Control Changes Route 37 (December 17, 2009) be brought into the amended proffer. As it remains important for all parties to be reminded of the gated-access limitation envisioned as part of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approval. This could be accomplished by amending the Street Improvements section of the proffers as follows: “The Applicant shall design and construct all roads on the subject property consistent with the County’s adopted Round Hill Land Use Plan for the area, and requirements as consistent with the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s “Right of Way and Limited Access Control Changes Route 37 and Campus Boulevard Interchange” approval dated December 17, 2009, and according to uniform standards…” We also suggest including a copy of the Resolution of the CTB (attached) be included as an appendix to the proffer. Staff Note: Per VDOT’s comment, the Applicant has referenced the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s “Right of Way and Limited Access Control Changes Route 37 and Campus Boulevard Interchange” approval dated December 17, 2009 in the updated proffer statement. County of Frederick Attorney: Proffer appears acceptable. Planning & Zoning: 1) Site History The subject property was rezoned from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District and the MS (Medical Support) District with the approval of Rezoning #02- 03. 2) Comprehensive Plan The 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the guide for the future growth of Frederick County. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that serves as the Community's guide for making decisions regarding development, preservation, public facilities and other key components of Community life. The primary goal of this plan is to protect and improve the living environment within Frederick County. It is in essence a composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County. The Area Plans, Appendix I of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, are the primary implementation tool and will be instrumental to the future planning efforts of the County. Rezoning #06-19 WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, INC. December 6, 2019 Page 4 Land Use The site is located within the limits of the Route 37 West Area Land Use Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and depicts the subject property with commercial land use designation. The existing B2 Zoning and MS Zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A recommendation regarding this rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission.