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REZONING APPLICATION #04-22
84 LUMBER WINCHESTER
Staff Report for the Planning Commission
Prepared: June 24, 2022
Staff Contacts: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Senior Planner
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission: 07/20/2022 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 08/10/2022 Pending
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 07/20/22 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING:
This is a proposal to rezone 2.21-acres from B3 (Industrial Transition) District to the M1 (Light Industrial)
District with proffers, and 8.69-acres from the B3 (Industrial Transition) District to the M1 (Light
Industrial) District with proffers, totaling 10.9-acres. This rezoning application modifies approved land
uses associated with Rezoning Application (REZ) #02-05. The intended use of the proposed M1 zoned
parcels is a manufacturing facility (84 Lumber – truss plant expansion).
This site is located within the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and is located within the limits of
the Northeast Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan envisions this area of
the County as “business.” The proposed M1 (Light Industrial) District is inconsistent with the future land
use plan; however, the adjoining property (north) zoning designation is M1, and the proposed rezoning
would accommodate expansion of the existing manufacturing operation by the owner/applicant.
Following a public hearing, 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.
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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.
PROPOSAL: This is a proposal to rezone 2.21-acres from B3 (Industrial Transition) District to the M1
(Light Industrial) District with proffers, and 8.69-acres from the B3 (Industrial Transition) District to the
M1 (Light Industrial) District with proffers, totaling 10.9-acres.
LOCATION: These properties are located northwest of the intersection of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11)
and Yardmaster Court (private roadway) and are identified with Property Identification Numbers (PIN’s)
#44-A-75F and #44-A-75G in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Stonewall
PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 44-A-75F & 44-A-75G
PROPERTY ZONING: B3 (Industrial Transition) District
PRESENT USE: Vacant/Unimproved
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE:
North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Single-Family Detached Residential
South: B3 (Industrial Transition) Use: Heavy Equipment Sales (James River)/Vacant
East: B2 (General Business) Use: Office/Outdoor Storage
West: M1 (Light Industrial) Use: Manufacturing (84 Lumber)
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REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Planning & Zoning:
1) Site History
The original Frederick County Zoning Map (U.S.G.S. Stephenson Quadrangle) depicts the
zoning of the subject parcels as A2 (Agricultural General) District. The County’s agricultural
zoning districts were subsequently combined to form the RA (Rural Areas) District upon
adoption of an amendment to the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance on May 10, 1989.
In 2004, the Board of Supervisors approved Rezoning Application (REZ) #11-04 which rezoned
the properties to the B3 (Industrial Transition) District with proffers. REZ #02-05 (approved
May 13, 2005) revised the previously approved proffers for the subject properties to modify the
proffered uses of the site.
2) Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is the guide for the future growth of Frederick County.
The 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; the Comprehensive Plan is a
composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County.
The Area Plans and Appendix I of the Comprehensive Plan are the primary implementation
tools and will be instrumental to the future planning efforts of the County.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Compatibility
The Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan provides guidance on the
future development of the property. The Plan identifies the subject properties with a “business”
land use designation; the property is also within the limits of the Sewer and Water Service Area
(SWSA). The existing B3 (Industrial Transition) zoning is generally consistent with the goals
of the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed M1 (Light Industrial) zoning on 10.9-acres is inconsistent with future land use
map designation (“business”). However, the adjoining property (north) zoning designation is
M1 and is also owned by the applicant. The applicant states in the application that the rezoning
of 10.9-acres to M1 would enable expansion of the existing manufacturing operation. The
intent of the M1 District is to provide for a variety of light manufacturing, commercial office
and heavy commercial uses in well-planned industrial settings. Uses are allowed which do not
create noise, smoke, dust or other hazards. Uses are allowed which do not adversely affect
nearby residential or business areas. Such industrial areas shall be provided with safe and
sufficient access.
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3) Access & Transportation
The site will have commercial access from Yardmaster Court (private roadway), as required by
approved REZ #02-05 proffers; there will be no direct access from the subject parcels to Route
11. The Concept Drawing included with the application also depicts inter-parcel connectivity to
adjoining PIN #44-A-75B, the existing 84 Lumber truss plant and storage yard.
The traffic study included with application shows that the proposed manufacturing facility (84
Lumber) does not negatively impact the operations of the existing roadway network (Route 11
& Yardmaster Court).
4) Potential Impacts & Proffers
The rezoning proposes only a change in the land use of 10.9-acres to the M1 (Light Industrial)
District. All the other proffers, including prohibited uses, buffers, and site access, associated
with the original REZ, #02-05, remain unchanged.
Virginia Dept. of Transportation: The documentation within the application to rezone this property
(44-A-75G/44-A-75F) from B3 to M1 appears to have little impact on Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike).
This route is the VDOT roadway which has been considered as the access to the property referenced.
VDOT is satisfied that the transportation proffers offered in the 84 Lumber Truss Plant rezoning
application of date April 26, 2022 address transportation concerns associated with this request.
Please see attached letter from VDOT dated May 31, 2022 addressed from Lloyd Ingram.
Frederick Water: No comment.
Please see attached letter from Eric Lawrence, Executive Director, dated May 26, 2022.
Frederick County Fire Marshall: Plan approved.
Please see attached letter from Adam Hounshell, Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal dated May 19,
2022.
Frederick County Public Works: We offer no additional comments at this time.
Please see attached letter from Joe Wilder, Director of Public Works dated June 6, 2022.
County of Frederick Attorney: Please see attached letter from Roderick B. Williams, County
Attorney dated May 17, 2022.
Following a public hearing, 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.
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