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003-94 C.L. Robinson Corp. - RA-B3 - Back Creek Dist. - Backfile
RECEIPT N_ 024ob4 AMOUNT DUE AMOU�PAID /Y si BALANCE DUE PAID BY CASH Q CHECK OTHER FRE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT P. O. J f:: iV ST. WINCnE6iL-ri, DATE l RECEIVED FROM ADDRESS THE SUM OF DOLLARS $ FOR BY e REZONING CHECKLIST The application is not complete if the following are not present: SUBMISSION PACKAGE �G9 1. Comment sheets from the following agencies along with any marked copies of the plan: ✓VDOT ����'/� City of Winchester Co. San. Auth. ✓ Co. Health Dept. Inspection Dept. I'•% Parks & Recreation i Fire Marshal ✓��✓ Airport Authority County Attorney Co. Engineer 2. Application form 6. ✓ Taxes paid statement 3. Location Map 7. Sign received �.i 4. Survey 8. `� Fees paid 5. Deed 9. Impact statement 10. Proffer statement TRACKING Date .3t>�� Application Received Fees paid (Amount -ld Adjoiner notifications mailed for PC public hearing —I*A— IF Rezoning heard by PC (Action 3/o� Memo to BOS re: date for public hearing / Adjoiner notification mailed for BOS public hearing t�ezon n heard by BOS (Action ) Ordinance of amendment with conditions proffered prepared for County Administrator's signature 1,6-0p) JkW Zoning map amended Rezoning records updated I. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAUNTON DISTRICT-WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT -PHASE II7 8 9�11 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (r13 NOV* 41RiEcry �r rD FREDCRICK PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Aamlaistr�ti�°p ffice Zzz TITLE OF PROJECT: Winchester Area Headquartef�c' Design and Construction �f,/?�ltiZf�l�`�'. DATE: October 9, 1996 SPONSOR OF PROJECT: Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District REPORT PREPARER: Ruth A. Markey Environmental Specialist Sr. Field (540) 332-9136 (540) 332-9179 FAX LOCATION OF PROJECT: Winchester Area Headquarters Near Winchester in Frederick Co., VA PROJECT CODE: 2007 8154 The following is a Phase II Environmental Impact Report for designing and constructing a new area Headquarters for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This report is a sequel to the Phase I Environmental Impact report that was prepared August 11, 1994 for acquiring the land to build this VDOT facility. 1 -Z it 7" �Ai ' a r ,1J. .: w ^.ram f 6 f_a ..., �. ,�,�,\ �!I►wa• �`� Ak 71 •• O ,% �/�� •q - ,,Q , .� ai'h�••�a_ � j - �. 'tiii •JJ/ a/a . "�wRa• � _ , •.o r\ :.-- i �•a• •r•. / � \lam Mn •: •�•.•_ _ _�' _��' — 9• • ' _ ' N 1'( -. �I i'a• a. a�.•rr ter. r •.• • i.•: JI -.- a i i 'e H _ oiCh/l'7 _ II, � {n lDw•••: \I , .Q — 11 1 '. � •J� / :y. �'•� \i, {ti9 •;-''� � j 9 li _ . � - _ ,,+� ._. 'i/j� iS .:,1CAi�i � I •a y� � '.� j 1 nt0ir�•�., ... /. 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SIGN, ELEC., BRIDGE) 3. FUEL STATION 4. RESIDENCY SHOP 5 EQUIPMENT STORAGE 6. CHEMICAL STORAGE 1. PESTICIDE STORAGE -------------- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - MASTER PLAN HINCHE5TER AREA HEADGUARTER5 FREDERICK COUNTY - EDINBURG RE51DENCY AUGUST 30, 141116 0 SPREADER RACK q. SAL T DOME 10. ROADWAY STORAGE PAD 11. SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD ^Ak yIN OALITHIER, ALVARADO I A550CIATE5, INC, Architecture 0 Engineer" 0 Planning blt\ 105 Hest Broad Street. Soto 200. 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PROTECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Proposed Facility The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to construct a new Winchester area Headquarters on a 16 ± acres parcel acquired April 27, 1995. The land lies in a wedge shaped area formed by the intersection of Route 803 and Route 50 approximately one and a half miles west of the West Corporate Limits of Winchester (Figure 1). There are two lots within this wedge shaped parcel that are private residences. On November 9, 1994 the Frederick County Board of Supervisors rezoned this parcel from RA (Rural Areas) to B-3 (Industrial Transition) with voluntary limits of this property to office and storage facilities for contractors, general business offices and signs. The properties surrounding the site area all zoned Rural Areas (RA) and are being used for residencies, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, and active rock quarry and some vacant land. The site plan for the proposed area headquarters is shown in Figure 2. It consists of an administration/survey crew building, crew building, equipment storage building, fuel station, Residency shop, pesticide storage building, spreader rack building and a salt dome. The square footage for each of these buildings is shown in Appendix A. Also included with this complex will be underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, a septic tank and septic field for sewage disposal, paved and gravel areas for vehicles parking and storage and a SWM basin and a salt water retention pond for surface water run off. A 24'-30' wide roadway will connect the Route 803 and Route 50 entrances to this facility. Water for the facility will be supplied by a well which will be located in front of the administrative/survey crew building. The estimated cost for constructing this facility is $ 2,570,500. Reason for Project: The present site for the Winchester Area Headquarters is within the City of Winchester and a considerable amount of traffic congestion is encountered by VDOT vehicles going to and from the headquarters. Presently, the maintenance headquarters is not located within the geographical area that it serves. If moved to the proposed location, the maintenance headquarters would be located near the south-west corner of its service area (see Figure 3). This move would enhance VDOT's response time during emergencies as well as in the everyday maintenance operations because crews would not have to travel through the City of Winchester. The present headquarters has a Residency Shop which serves both Frederick and Clark Counties. It has a regular maintenance crew, a Frederick County Sign Crew Leader, a Staunton District Electrical Crew, a full-time and part-time receptionist, a Bridge Crew, a Permit and Subdivision Specialist, and a small meeting room. There are two survey 2 parties located in the Winchester Area. These survey parties used to be located at the current Winchester Area Headquarters, but the headquarters grew to the point that there was no more room and the survey parties had to relocate. They are presently moving from one location to another (off site) on a temporary basis until a permanent location can be found for them. Furthermore, the present facility does not have adequate room for storage of chemicals used in snow removal operations or for regular stock storage. The Winchester Area Headquarters is staffed by 40 full time employees and has the responsibility of maintaining 33 % of the state maintained roads in Frederick County. A breakdown of mileage by system is as follows: Interstate 81 - 44 lane miles, Primary, including Route 11, Route 37, Route 50, Route 522, and Route 7 - 111.50 lane miles, Secondary - 159.56 lane miles for a total of 315.06 lanes miles for all road systems. Project History VDOT began considering relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters at least 10 to 15 years ago. As early as 1970, the potential inadequacy of the present lot was realized. When an adjacent 0.50 acre lot became available, VDOT considered purchasing the site but later decided that $10,000.00 asking price was too high. The decision was made that, if expansion of the Headquarters became necessary, VDOT should look for a suitable lot outside of the Winchester City Limits. This search for a suitable site, however, did not begin in earnest until approximately 5 to 6 years ago. Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. These are discussed in Section IV - Alternatives. An informal public meeting with area residents and county governmental officials was held on site on July 13, 1994. The project has been discussed with Frederick County officials, including the Frederick County Administrator and Board of Supervisors and the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, as well as the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission. The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission has indicated that there has been some public opposition to this project by neighboring residents who are concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. The Planning District Commission added that residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project feel that it would disrupt their community, which is designated as a rural community center in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. Other concerns of the area residents, according to the Planning District Commission, are the environmental consequences of the proposed facility being established there and additional traffic. Twenty-four citizens signed a petition expressing their opposition to the rezoning from rural areas (RA) to industrial transition (B-3). 3 Nstrat rt•ru[f et•rlrc to contruclla ='-�x� - 11ro!!! -- a is •1rx•nor ro canQ a urrc ri Ic o. sr•n J1-- :im ._ u•u r.r N N\JIc' to [t•e[{ N e1Mo reJ[t 1 I I �� IH' p.` cr 19 17T IM• \rItl /! r[C(ffMr •I i[ N•MtM rt -- . 11 i �1 ///. /' .1 1 � Ir' lie Kf R.Kt � M 1•FY:'•/M CM r• _ _i ' �110 8'm so --..:_-.. __-— --------------------- ------------------ -f-Ty ------ - _ -'_ — - / I ------------_____J____--_____-__ —- -____---___ e. 10IR I ,1 ----------------- a 17l>• Weeeee eeeeeee�ee ' f 7l0a79 e'���eNeNeee�-- ______ �eeeeeeeeeeNiteeNeeeeeeeta< __________________ -Y_______-___.. _-_-_____ L "•�f .... .J Bv6 nrJfro /�'' Ilal •____.___. 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Wier. - l A.&IA*DA. f0'Yp• yff� K44r3W o / W 1 LMRCK 1 / I \ 1 / Oe nr R fee �� cfr /eta K+Jioaa/ /' • - 173 I r I - ----' I ! /' �. ers.[7 \ It r I i s 1 1 I o..�iros or \\ 1 I I f 7J3lSI f 1 r 3 7J59Sf E 1 4 I[ mgwxj o" / / r Rplrua • eW W re3T! 1 r IIQa1 t / / .L • faeer �\ ; 1,• �`` 7J5951 E 6rrr3sr y -E: IZTO .OPl 82845 -.._ \�\ `� - ---' "� `\ 1 / // •' ///�\� y r�lw.eze.7r ulm�r `t ~ _ ]�►J� \\ i �\ \ I .�C / 4 /� s \ p� Ew ets.A \`\\ - MRNe1L / I / C /^! cwezes .�•s[/.ers3`a ----- � \ F 4e1e.f3 ►se spa# �'[w.ezazf ,4, ''/I7� urn + 117 t .o 'JJ/ cw en fo a••e sn.rT. �oo,r O � en.7e' I+n a f s n.N or EI.. 'A\ t/i/ \` Rmw, •In..za �. R�'•� \ \ ac • s7/.7s• Ew. en 7 Elr. l///�/%� \ \ I 2 lr all WETLAND '1 0-7 er7.e0• 77JI �►� �(R//•' \ \ ob'E •s l.war srs.or v tip I'd`rc 'ram ' SLOPES EXCEEDING 15% �EW Srl. tint + \ " Hatched areas denote locations within III \ E..en.K \` `�\ \ '' �/ 1 purchase site boundaries where elopes _ `\�1` �\ /•E-0660D /'� exceed 15% (based on elevation changes M -- _ �--• ' "'"wk.F— rEW"39, '��"" r• r 1 I between S foot contours). p --------------- --------------------------- -- I ------ -- ^SIC-- ----�-------- rI __ �''� \`M pK --- - ^�V� �YJL / - f cycute 4 — SPo \ - _ tlacua 757, e3o Ilt , The Frederick County Department of Planning and Development also indicated that residents living within the general area of the project are opposing the project because of possible visual, traffic, and environmental impacts. There was concern expressed over the precedent that would be set if the rezoning was approved, and what this would mean for the future of the Round Hill Community. The citizens opposed to the project felt that construction of the area headquarters at this location would disrupt their community, according to the Kris Tierney, Deputy Planning Director. The local newspaper, Winchester Star, also reported on the citizen opposition to this project. According to the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, Frederick County does not have a specific development or land use plan for the future development of the Round Hill Community and added that the County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensive industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Hill, nor does it rule out the possibility for some development of this type. After the Phase I Environmental Impact Report was approved by the Governor's office for the purchase of the Winchester Area Headquarters site on October 12, 1994, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of this property from rural areas (RA) to industrial transition (B-3) at their November 9, 1994 meeting. The department then proceeded with the purchase of this parcel, acquiring it on April 27, 1995. M. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT Site Description The 16 acre parcel on which the Winchester Area Headquarters will be built consists primarily of grassy upland areas with scattered patches of trees around rock outcrops, in old fence rows, and along the roadway edges of the property. The old fence rows provide some songbird habitat. A palustrine emergent wetland area is located in the southwest corner of the parcel and continues west beyond the site's western boundary. This wetland is shown on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map. Abrams Creek flows between the wetland and Route 803 along a portion of the southern boundary of the property. Slopes range from almost level in the wetland to 33 % on steeper portions of the hillside (Figure 4). There are scattered trees and shrubs located on the property as well. A small sinkhole is located approximately 135 feet south of the southern boundary of the inclusion residential parcels which are not included in the proposed purchase. There are numerous limestone rock outcroppings scattered over the site. A dirt lane, portions of which exceed 15 % in slope, goes from Route 803 to Route 50 approximately midway through the parcel. 4 Surrounding Land Use The land surrounding the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters lot is used for residential and agricultural activities. Also in the vicinity of the site are two auto salvage businesses, an active rock quarry, and some vacant land. The remainder of the large parcel of which VDOT proposes to purchase 16 acres also consists of grassy upland areas, wetlands, and wooded areas. Stormwater Runoff and Drainage Stormwater runoff from the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters site presently flows south into the headwaters of Abrams Creek, tributary to Opequon Creek which is in the Potomac River Drainage Basin. Abrams Creek is a Department of Environmental Quality - Water Division Class IV Mountainous Zone Stream. Abrams Creek is not listed by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as a trout stream. As part of a larger study to relate land use to fish communities in the Opequon drainage, Abrams Creek has been sampled for fish by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Biological Survey. Soils and GeoloU The soils which exist on the purchase site are mapped as Frederick-Poplimento loams ranging from 2-7% slopes to 7-15% slopes, Frederick-Poplimento-Rock outcrop complex 2-15 % slopes, Frederick-Poplimento loams, very rocky 7-15 % slopes, and Massanetta loams. These soils are not classified as hydric soils according to the Soil Conservation Service. An estimated 50% of the site is classified as Prime Farmland Soils according to the Frederick County Soil Survey. The soils are underlain by Cambrian Age bedrock of the Conococheague formation, according to Geology and Mineral Resources of Frederick County. This rock is predominantly composed of sandy laminated limestone and interbedded sandstone, with thin dolomite beds composing approximately 10% of the whole. Limestone and dolomite rock outcrops have been observed on the project site. As stated previously a small sinkhole exists on the lot. Recreational Areas, Scenic Rivers or Byways Open Space Easements There are no existing or planned recreational facilities on the project site, nor are there any scenic rivers or scenic byways. The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has indicated there are no open space easements on inventory in this area. 5 ' B63 p . �1 0 � II � . %� • .. r / `l, r• «ins. % // '�, • 'y . o II `O ••• .i •-• _ 1 - ! �' � -! ., 1 / = ./'i _ ;` ,%, _ _ �_• II, a.rra�••kA7Y11i � N Il. it �',._i- .I�:rXI►O ,i .'r• :..,.,.• ..R _ � - _(�—�( i'rY_ �. � �,a—vr ♦ r 1'1 • p stinm - - - roc.,.. .»:� rr ./ 1 • 1 - -Chap@LP 10 13 oo a a Radio owers— _ ,� / _ ,,. __ n 9�. 't•.'�%;1• �`► Q•: (' 4� . �• t0• lea *44FK514 ■ y0 , " m + • "ia� 034-0470♦ dl . ._ � + ° — 1 q /'%' 44FK515 ■ o n .. u n 3� Hill H —04691► Route 50 :•; + . • *034-0098 ♦ r°� •./: /��>." - ere %/:• - •l/:• , �%,1 /` y � i -C . p a: ' Loa/ eet , ' � • \ :�•: O - . � e '� �/77 ' ' .• Iiiil C t ' o �1,C, 34-1153 . Wooe -? .! •' •. " s034-0346♦'� 034-1154♦ ,� 0 ,, u• ,� a\. :1 PROJECT ' : 7 a =; AREA Q� ° /:;' -� `— • , • dio er _ CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ Archaeological Sites x a Sc e 4� _'a\• ♦ Architectural Sites *Signifies Recommended for Phase II Evaluations. g - a Ole`rye k ?I e VD07 - UINCNES7&J R/2CR IEAD U,4127C/2S + /Cal2i&i OuUay 102oject _ % e3s • ' Dez-ign and Cortzbwat ion r / C, r= l--igrvte 5 - Cu 2ttLra2 /2e6owtee.3 , Cultural Resources Both Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resource surveys were conducted on the Winchester Area Headquarters. Archaeological and architectural sites were identified in the Phase I survey (see Figure 5). The Phase I survey identified two archaeological sites on the Winchester lot. One site, 44FK515, located at the intersection of Route 803 and Route 50, was not recommended for further work. Archaeological site 44FK514 was determined to need a Phase II survey. The Phase II survey conducted on this site, however, determined it insignificant and not eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. A total of six structures were identified over 50 years of age near the Winchester lot. Of these six structures, two sites 034-0098 (Walnut Groove) and 34-0346 (Linden) were recommended for Phase II evaluations. Although the Phase II Survey determined that both of these structures were eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (under criteria C, architecture), neither of these structures was determined to be affected by the proposed construction of the Winchester Area Headquarters. Forestry Resources The Department of Forestry has indicated that there are no significant trees, timber stands, or forest ecosystems present on the site. The small area of wetlands in the southwest corner of this property contains no trees at all. Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has indicated that the federal candidate/state threatened loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus has been observed in the project area. Additionally, the state threatened wood turtle Clemmys insculpta has been documented approximately 4 miles north of the project site, and the state special concern common barn -owl 7�to alba and brown creeper Certhia americana may be present if habitat conditions are appropriate as they have been documented in the Winchester quadrangle. Neither the Department of Conservation and Recreation (Natural Heritage Database) nor the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services listed any threatened or endangered plant, insect or animal species that have been documented on the site. The VDOT Wildlife Biologist reviewed the site and determined that habitat for Wood Turtle did not exist on the site. He also reviewed the site for Loggerhead Shrike habitat on August 8, 1996 and observed no shrikes or their nests in his survey. Hazardous Materials Site Assessment The VDOT conducted a Hazardous Materials Site Assessment for this proposed purchase. No U.S. EPA CERCLIS (Superfund) sites or National Priorities List sites are within a mile radius of the property. The information provided by the Department of Environmental Quality Office of Waste Resource Management Preliminary revealed that there were no observations on -site that would signal a problem with hazardous wastes or site pollutants. The environmental engineer reviewing the site stated that Abrams Creek, at the time of his inspection, was exceptionally clear with abundant minnows and sunfish. In his environmental assessment of this site, the Environmental Engineer did not locate any underground storage tanks or solid hazardous wastes. He did find, however, one on - site well and tested its water for total metals, volatile organic's and various other primary and secondary drinking water parameters. Although the first sample collected from this well showed 5.8 mg/L of 2,4-D herbicide, the second sample taken from the well showed negative results for this herbicide. The second sample and a third sample did, however, show trace amounts of 4-methylbenzene sulfonic acid (25 u/1 or ppb). The reason for the presence of this compound is unknown. Discussions with various labs and consultants seemed to indicate that the presence of this compound is likely a natural condition, a laboratory limit on detection or a laboratory error. Since 4-methylbenzene sulfonic acid was found in minute quantities, barely above the detection limit of the analytical procedure,and is not regulated by the Virginia Department of Health or the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the environmental engineer determined that no further water samples be tested from the on - site well. To alleviate any future concerns about this well's water supply,the engineer indicated that a filter system could be installed to remove this contaminant. He added, however,that proper placement, construction and sampling of the newly drilled well proposed for the site should provide for a safe drinking source. IV. ALTERNATIVES Proposed Alternative: See Section H: Project Description and Purpose. Do Nothing Alternative: This alternative is undesirable because it would not improve existing conditions. The need for a more strategically located area headquarters to serve the area would not be met. As development in the area increases, traffic congestion will increase resulting in reduced response time. Keeping the present Winchester Area Headquarters site would also not solve the insufficient size problem. There is no space for the two survey parties at the present site or for adequate chemical or regular stock storage. Renovation to the existing facilities would not solve the space or location problems either. Alternative Sites Eliminated From Further Consideration: Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. In February of 7 1990, VDOT was considering a site on Route 522, just west of Route 37 on the northwest side of Winchester. A local politician expressed a desire, however, to keep the surrounding area rural in nature with large tracts of land and large homes. This site would require screening from adjacent property owners. Sites on Route 661 east of Route 11, on Route 11 at the intersection of Route 1322, and the Stonewall Industrial Park were reviewed. There were several reasons why these alternative sites were dropped from consideration. In some cases, it was the amount of response time it would take from the site to the primary and interstate routes within the maintenance area. One site, located on Route 837 north of Winchester within the Valley Industrial Park, was evaluated in depth and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (then the Council on the Environment) in April, 1991. Preliminary site studies had revealed the presence of soil and groundwater contamination, likely resulting from past usage of the proposed purchase site and an adjacent site by others. During the review of this EIR by state environmental agencies, VDOT decided to abandon further consideration of the site due to the presence of the contamination, the likely need for a complete site characterization study, and the potential that groundwater remediation may be required, as well VDOT's potential liability with respect to subsequent cleanup activities. Later in 1991, however, review of this site was reinitiated and a consultant was hired to investigate the extent of the contamination. Following the completion of these investigations, a Supplemental EIR was sent to the Department of Environmental Quality in April, 1993 for review. This report was approved by the Office of the Governor on May 21, 1993. Later in 1993, however, the VDOT Employee Safety and Health Engineer recommended that the site not be purchased due to the groundwater contamination which would require that no wells be drilled on site for drinking purposes, the possibility of fresh contamination from a parcel that VDOT did not propose to purchase, and the known and unknown health effects resulting from short and long-term exposure to the contaminants. Due to this recommendation, the site was dropped from consideration. V. IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT The proposed purchase of the site will not have any significant impacts on the environment. The following is a description of potential impacts on the environment due to the construction of the new Winchester Area Headquarters. Effects on Wildlife,: Fish, Marine Life and Their Habitats: VDOT's Wildlife Biologist has determined that the fence rows, which will be impacted during construction provide some songbird habitat. Appropriate habitat for the Wood Turtle was not found on site. No Loggerhead Shrikes or their nests were found in an on - site survey conducted by this Biologist on August 19, 1996. 8 Cultural Disruption The Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resource surveys conducted on this site determined that the construction of the Winchester Area Headquarters would not affect any historic or archaeological sites that were eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. No educational or religious institutions, or settlement patterns will be affected by the project. The project will not physically impact any residential areas as all construction will be within the boundaries of the 16 acre purchase site. An indirect impact on residential areas, particularly the residences on the two inclusion lots, would be the security and business lighting which will be needed on the site. Agricultural or Forest lands: The purchase site includes approximately 8 acres of prime farmland soils. The prime soils to be impacted; however, are not currently being used for agricultural purposes. The Virginia Department of Forestry has indicated that the project will have no impact of forest resource management. The Area Forester indicated that forest fire protection in Frederick County may be slightly enhanced by relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site, since their trucks and equipment are refueled at VDOT shops, and this location will provide for quicker access for refueling than the current location on Commerce Street in Winchester. Effects on Existing Highway Patterns and Traffic Circulation: Access to the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be from Route 50 or from Route 803. The main entrance will be on Route 50. This development will impact traffic patterns in the area by generating a considerable increase in traffic to and from the site. Vehicle trips to and from the site would be generated by employees who work there, VDOT employees from other locations, private citizens, and local governmental officials visiting the site, trucks making deliveries of fuel and supplies to the site, and the VDOT vehicles which range from cars and pickups to construction equipment. Recreation Areas, Scenic Rivers, or Wildlife Management Areas: No recreational areas, scenic rivers or wildlife management areas are within or adjacent to the project area. Neither will this project affect any existing or potential scenic byways. Encroachment of State Bottoms or Wetlands: The site contains approximately 2 acres of a large palustrine emergent wetland in the southwest corner of the site. This wetland lies within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams E Creek. There will be no fill or excavation within this wetland area. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the potential for altering stormwater runoff from this area into the wetland. Encroachment on the 100-Year Floodplain: The proposed purchase site includes a portion of the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek. No construction will take place within the 100 year floodplain. Discharge of any Substance or Heat to Surface or Ground Waters: VDOT does not anticipate the discharge of any substance or heat to surface or ground waters. Consumption of Water Resources: The proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be served by an on -site well to be permitted by the Virginia Department of Health. The average daily use of water for the proposed area headquarters is estimated at approximately 700 gallons per day. Clearing, Excavating, Dredging, and Filling: Clearing, filling, and excavating will be necessary. Approximately 48,500 cubic yards of excavation will be required and approximately 14,500 of this excavated material will be used on site as fill. The contractor will be required to dispose of any non -suitable excavated material off VDOT property at an approved waste site or a public landfill (see Solid Waste Disposal). No excavation or fill will be placed within the wetlands or the 100-year floodplain. Streams: Since Abrams Creek flows adjacent to a portion of the southern boundary of the property and since the surface drainage of this property is directed toward Abrams Creek, the potential exists for siltation of this stream during construction of the area headquarters. Additionally, stormwater runoff could potentially become contaminated by either accidental spills of chemicals or by greases, oils, salts or chemicals deposited on the site as a result of normal usage of an area headquarters. The design of the area headquarters will include features which will minimize the possibility of contamination of Abrams Creek through the use of strict erosion and siltation control, storm water management basins and salt water retention ponds. 10 Stormwater Runoff The construction of this area headquarters will result in the increase of stormwater runoff due to the surface area of the roofs, roadways, and parking lots. Design of this project will be in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, and the annual Stormwater Management Standards and Specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A VPDES stormwater discharge permit will be required for this proposed project and will be obtained from DEQ-Office of Water Resources Management prior to construction. Groundwater, Wells, and Septic Systems According to the Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District, the potential for adverse effects to the local groundwater does exist due to the nature of the underlying limestone geology. As the present time there are two houses on adjoining properties which have drilled wells used for human consumption that could be affected if any extensive blasting were to be conducted in the area. The potential for adverse effects to surrounding septic systems is slight. But, according to the Health District Specialist, if major drainage patterns were changed or if extensive blasting were to modify existing structure or fracture the underlying rock, this could have an adverse effect on the drain fields. The Health Specialist added that this property had an approved drainfield site and asked that construction activities not disturb this drainfield site, otherwise, the sewage disposal permit would become null and void. Emission of Air Pollutants: VDOT vehicles will be the only source of air pollution. All vehicles undergo mandated yearly inspections in order to comply with state and federal vehicle emission control measures. Temporary air pollution impacts may occur when brush and debris are burned during land clearing operations. All burning will be conducted in accordance with current regulations. Solid Waste Disposal: All waste materials resulting from construction of this site will be disposed of in an approved waste site. Materials not suitable for waste sites will be disposed of at an approved landfill in accordance with local landfill regulations or other applicable state and federal regulations. 11 Power Source for Heating and Cooling: Electric will be used for heating and cooling and will be provided by the Potomac Edison Company. Overhead lines traverse the site along its southern boundary. Emission of Radiation: No emission of radiation is anticipated at this site. No radioactive materials will be used at the proposed area headquarters. Noise: The construction of this area headquarters will increase noise levels in the vicinity due to construction activities and periodic operation of heavy trucks and equipment required to perform necessary maintenance functions. Noise from the Department's vehicles will be minimized by proper mufflers on the vehicles. Toxic or Hazardous Materials: The following toxic or hazardous materials will be stored at this site: Sodium Chloride Calcium Chloride Kerosene Gasoline Diesel Fuel 1,000 tons 100 tons 500 gallons 10,000 gallons 10,000 gallons These materials will be stored in accordance with present guidelines and regulations. The sodium/calcium chloride will be stored in a dome building. The buildings and storage facilities for containing runoff from these buildings and the areas immediately surrounding the buildings will be constructed in accordance with current state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines. The kerosene will be stored in an above ground approved storage tank. The gasoline and diesel fuel will be stored in approved underground storage tanks. Minor amounts of hazardous wastes may be generated or stored at the site including paint thinners, varsol-type parts washer, diesel/gas or fuel/water mixtures. These wastes will be stored and shipped to disposal facilities in accordance with current state and federal hazardous waste management regulations. 12 Energy Consumption: Electrical power will be supplied by Potomac Edison Company at an estimated rate of approximately 10,240 Kilowatt hours per month. This is the rate used at the present Winchester Area Headquarters site. The proposed facility will not create a power overload or significantly increase the demand for electricity from the Potomac Edison Company. The new buildings will be designed to be more energy efficient than the existing buildings. Method of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal: Wastewater will be disposed of in an approved septic drain field located on the area headquarters lot. The estimated wastewater flowing to this drainfield is 550 gallons per day. VI. MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS: The following measures will be taken to minimize any possible effects: Wildlife Although VDOT's Wildlife Biologist site reviewed the project area and found no evidence of wood turtles or loggerhead shrikes, the Department will plant hawthorn (Crataegas spp) on the Winchester Area Headquarters property to attract any loggerhead shrikes that may be in the area. The Department will also conduct a survey for wood turtles immediately prior to and following construction to assure that these species will not be affected by the project. Stream and Wetland Protection: Strict erosion and siltation controls will be used during construction to minimize siltation of Abrams Creek. A minimum of 100 feet of grassy buffer will be retained between Abrams Creek and the wetlands and disturbed areas. Any chemical storage facilities will be provided with containment ponds or facilities in accordance with current regulations. A stormwater management plan will also be developed for the site which will minimize alterations in stormwater runoff flow and the potential for contamination of this wetland. Erosion and Sedimentation Control: To prevent erosion and siltation, all disturbed area will be seeded and mulched in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation's Road and Bridge Specifications, January 1994 (Section 303.03, Section 602.02, and Section 603.03) Seeding operations shall be initiated within 48 hours after attaining the appropriate grading increment, upon suspension of grading operations for an anticipated duration of 13 greater than 15 days, or upon completion of grading operations for a specific area. Mulch shall be applied within 48 hours after completion of the seeding operation. Mulch will not be required on overseeded areas. Temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures will be applied to erodible material exposed by any activity associated with construction. The Department will implement and maintain strict erosion and sedimentation controls in accordance with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Solid and Water Conservation's 1992 Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, Third Edition and the Department's January 1994 Road and Bridge Specifications. An erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and implemented in compliance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual erosion and sediment control standards and specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Groundwater Characteristics and Discharge Control Measures: The Department will minimize the potential for impacts to groundwater characteristics or groundwater contamination by implementing the Department of Environmental Quality, Water Division's standards for concentrations of groundwater constituents by complying with their 1992 Water Quality Standards publication. In accordance with VR680-21-04.1 of the Department of Environmental Quality, Water Division's 1992 Water Quality Standards, a soil zone or alternate protective measure or device sufficient to preserve and protect present and anticipated uses of groundwater shall be maintained at all times in order to prevent the entry of pollutants into groundwater occurring in any aquifer. The Department will implement and maintain strict erosion and sedimentation controls in accordance with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation's 1992 Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, Third Edition and the Department's January 1994 Road and Bridge Specifications. Since this project will disturb over five acres, VDOT will apply for and obtain a VPDES permit from DEQ's Office of Water Resources Management prior to construction. Toxic or Hazardous Materials Handling Control Measures: The Department will minimize the potential for groundwater contamination by applying the recommendations suggested in the Best Management Practices Handbook: Sources Affecting Groundwater (Department of Environmental Quality, Water Division) (State Water Quality Board 1979). In addition, all handling of these materials will be in compliance with all appropriate 14 federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and ordinances. Pesticide and Herbicide Handling Control Measures: All handling of pesticides and herbicides will be in compliance with all federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and ordinances. Construction Waste: All construction waste materials not suitable for use as fill or suitable for placing in an approved on -site waste area will be taken to local land -fills for disposal. Solid and Hazardous Waste: All solid wastes generated on site will be reduced at the source, re -used or recycled in cooperation with the Frederick County mandate to reduce solid waste by 25 %. All hazardous waste generation will be minimized and will be disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulation. Energy Conservation Measures: The facility's wall and ceiling construction will meet engineering and building regulations for insulation resistance values. Buildings will be planned and designed to comply with state and federal guidelines and industry standards for energy conservation and efficiency. Control of Temporary Air Pollution: The temporary air quality impacts from construction are not expected to be significant. Construction activities will be performed in accordance with the Department's 1994 Road and Bridge Specifications (Section 107.102). The specifications are approved as conforming with the Six Year Improvement Plan and require compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Appropriate measures will be taken to: • reduce fugitive dust from conveyance of dirt, sand, stone, gravel, etc. both in and out of the construction site, by wetting down as appropriate, the loads during loading and unloading operations, the frequent wash down of truck bodies and the use of attached hinged covers or tarpaulins to cover loads while in transit; 15 • prevent transport of evanescent dust from the construction site, work area, material storage areas and haul roads by use of water dampening, and other known dust control techniques; • dispose of land clearing, demolition, and construction wastes by means other than burning at the construction site; • obtain necessary permits for the construction and operation of temporary installations required, such as concrete or asphalt plants, stone crushers, etc.; • and insure that all materials handling and storage equipment employed at the construction site are equipped with adequate pollution control devices such as hoods, fans, scrubbers, filters, etc. Control of Temporary Noise Pollution The temporary increase of noise levels resulting from construction are not expected to be significant. Construction operations shall be performed so that exterior noise levels measured during a noise -sensitive activity shall not be more than 80 decibels. Noise - sensitive activity is any activity for which lowered noise levels are essential if the activity is to serve its intended purpose. These requirements are not applicable if the noise produced by sources other than the construction of the proposed project is greater than the noise from the construction operation at the same point. Equipment will not be altered so as to result in noise levels that are greater than those proposed by the original equipment (VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, January 1994). The contractor will be required to conform to the Department's Road and Bridge Specifications, January 1994 Section 107.14 (b3) to reduce the impact of construction noise on the surrounding community. Wells, and Septic Systems: The use of controlled blasting techniques should minimize the potential for impacts to the underlying rock, wells and drainfields in the project area. Preconstruction and post construction surveys will be conducted on any wells within 300 feet of the project construction limits. If any damage to a well is reported by a property owner, a geological investigation will be made to determine the validity of the claim and whether or not it is compensable by the Department. The proposed drainfield for the Winchester Area Headquarters will be constructed on the site approved by the Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District on September 24, 1996. A copy of the Sewage Disposal Construction Permit for this site is found in Appendix B. 16 Underground Storage Tank Installation The underground storage tank systems installed for gasoline and diesel fuels at this headquarters will meet current state and federal regulatory requirements for corrosion protection, spill/over fill prevention and release detection. Any necessary permits will be obtained and notifications made prior to the installation of these tanks in accordance with state, federal and local law. Visual Impacts The Department of Forestry provided some recommendations to lessen the visual impacts of the proposed facility by retaining the current strips of trees along the edges of Route 50 and 803. This screening could be enhanced by planting a 50 to 60 foot wide strip of tall -growing trees around the perimeter of the property, and planting individual trees among new buildings, parking lots, etc. within the property. The VDOT will consider the Department of Forestry's comments when designing the landscape plan for this project. VU. IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES This project will not cause a permanent significant impact on air quality or water quality, will not consume significant land or water resources, will not generate other demands on the natural resources of the immediate or surrounding area. No significant resources, natural or cultural, will be permanently impacted by the project. The project is not within a scenic area. This project includes the use of irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. Specifically, the resources committed for this project are the materials used in construction and the 14 acres of upland on which the new area headquarters will be built initially and on which the headquarters could be expanded in the future if necessary. VDOT is committed to preserving the area within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek which includes the two acres of wetlands. No significant short or long term negative effects on the environment are anticipated from this allocating of resources. VDOT is committed to preserving Virginia's natural resources and protecting the environment for this and future generations. This environmental evaluation analyzes factors concerned with protecting the environment. Based on these factors, we have determined that there will be no significant adverse impacts on the environment. 17 APPENDIX 0 NPPe`k�X R Comprehensive Master Plan Winchester Area Headquarters Virginia Department of Transportation August 30,1995 C. Proposed Buildings No. of Gross Begin Building Name Floors Square Ft. Const. Administration/Survey Crew Building: 2 3620' 1997 Office space is required for Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, Maintenance Operations Manager, Two Permit and Subdivision Specialists, Two Office Services Specialists, and a Meeting Room. Office and storage space is also required for two Survey Crews. 2. Crew Building: 1 80002 1997 Office, work -room, storage, and meeting space is required for Maintenance Crew, Sign Crew, Electrical Crew, and Bridge Crew. 3. Fuel Station: 1 784 1997 Canopy and small office are required. 4. Residency Shop: 1 8644 1997 Space is required for an office, welding bay, five repair bays including one wash bay, and large stockroom. 5. Equipment Storage: 1 95003 1997 Space is required for storage, ten equipment bays and two service bays to house dump trucks, front end loader, motor grader, and Unimog truck. 6. Chemical Storage: 1 3100 1997 Storage and loading space is required for the salt/abrasives mix used in winter. 7. Pesticide Storage: 1 350 1997 Heated storage space is required for pesticide storage to serve the entire Edinburg Residency. t The user has requested that the Survey Crew functions be located in the Administration Building, and the Maintenance Headquarters (HQ) functions be located in the Crew Building. This results in a net increase of 1,100 square feet (SF) for this building, as compared to the original program. 2 The user has requested that the location of the Survey Crew and the Maintenance HQ be switched. This results in a decrease of 1,100 SF. 3 The user has requested that the Equipment Storage Building be increased from eight bays to ten, and that maintenance storage be included. This results in an increase of 2,000 SF. Page 3 k�x A Comprehensive Master Plan Winchester Area Headquarters Virginia Department of Transportation August 30, 1995 No. of Gross Begin Building Name Floors Square Ft. Const. 8. Spreader Rack: Twelve open air bays are required to store salt/chemical spreaders. 15004 1997 9. Salt Dome: 1 3100 1997 Storage and truck maneuvering space is required for the salt used in winter. Two exterior wash bays are required, with two 10,000 gal. underground salt collection tanks. D. Surplus Buildings There are no existing buildings on this site. Only those buildings required to satisfy the proposed headquarters program will be constructed. E. Utilities Because there are no utility requirements on the existing vacant site, the proposed development will require all new utilities be provided. Electricity will be provided by the Potomac Edison Company at an estimated rate of 10,240 kilowatt hours per month. The proposed facility will not create a power overload or significantly increase the demand for electricity from the Potomac Edison Company. Natural gas is available from Columbia Gas. However, the nearest available supply is at the intersection of Routes 37 and 50, approximately 2,600 feet east of the site. A septic field is planned to handle the sanitary sewer requirements of this facility. The nearest connection point to the municipal sanitary sewer system will be at the intersection of Routes 37 and 50, approximately 2,600 feet east of the site, after construction of a proposed fast food restaurant is completed in 1996. Storm water retention ponds are planned to handle the storm water run-off from this facility. A well is planned to supply the water requirements of this facility. The average daily flow of water to this facility is estimated to be approximately 700 gallons per day. 4 The need for a spreader rack was not discussed as part of the original program. This is an open roof structure used to store and protect spreader equipment. Page 4 APPENDIX E7j IZET T j?o G``r w/1 f E qeL Sewage Disposal System Construction Permit PAGE J.OF� Commonwealth of Virginia Health Department Department of Health 1K L:; d Identification Number s n 3 Z- Y / i A/C Health Department W Map Reference _!�_7 - i9 General Information New Repair ❑ Expanded ❑ Conditional ❑ FHA ❑ VA ❑ Case No. Based on the application for a sewage disposal system construction permit filed in accordance with Section 3.13.01, a construction permit is hereby issued to: Owner Vhol nw1(1NT Milvkl,vs Telephone 5:y/')- 9�1/ -S000 Address 0 I /V/3 i? For a Type 2- Sewage disposal system which is to be constructed on/at P/1S7- 157- qo3 0w L&FT Subdivision Section/Block Lot Actual or estimated water use 61Idrl - /y 4 X' 7-2 15-_�Pt0Y&_ S_ DESIGN NOTE: INSPECTION RESULTS Water supply, existing: (describe) Water supply location: Satisfactory yes ❑ no ❑ comments G. W. 2 Received: yes ❑ no ❑ not applicable ❑ To be installed: class r 9 cased 4 0 ' grouted 4 D Building sewer: Building sewer: yes ❑ no ❑ comments I.D. PVC 40, or equivalent. Satisfactory Slope 1.25" per 10' (minimum). ❑ Other Septic tank: Capacity ) Z O 0 gals. (minimum). Pretreatment unit: yes ❑ no ❑ comments ❑ Other Satisfactory Inlet -outlet structure: Inlet -outlet structure: yes ❑ no ❑ comments PVC 40, 4" tees or equivalent. Satisfactory ❑- Other J - L " Sri L Pump and pump station: Pump & pump station: yes ❑ no ❑ comments No 0 Yes [�j describe and show design. Satisfactory if yes: SEt PG d 6 Gravity mains: 3" or larger I.D., minimum 6" fall per Conveyance method: yes ❑ no ❑ comments 100', 1500 lb. crush strength or equivalent. Satisfactory ❑ Other Distribution box: Distribution box: yes ❑ no ❑ comments Precast concrete with _LZ ports. Satisfactory ❑ Other Header lines: Header lines: yes ❑ no ❑ comments Material: 4" I.D. 1500 lb. crush strength plastic or equiva- Satisfactory lent from distribution box to 2' into absorption trench. Slope 2" minimum. ❑ Other Percolation lines: Percolation lines: yes ❑ no ❑ comments Gravity 4" plastic 1000 lb. per foot bearing load or Satisfactory equivalent, slope 2" 4" (min. max.) per 100'. ❑ Other Absorption trenches: Absorption trenches: yes ❑ no ❑ comments Square ft. required_: depth from ground surface Satisfactory to bottom of trench 2 v ` ; aggregate size : Trench bottom slope 2 - 4 " /'/n Ina center to center spacing r ; trench width Date Inspected and approved by: Depth of aggregate I}_; Trench length / o o - ; Number of trenches 9- Sanitarian C H S. 202A Revised 6la4 Health Department Identification Number U Schematic drawing of sewage disposal system and topographic features. PAGE OF v Show the lot lines of the building lot and building site, sketch of property showing any topographic features which may impact on the design of the system, all existing and/or proposed structures including sewage disposal systems and wells within 100 feet of sewage disposal system and reserve area. The schematic drawing of the sewage disposal system shall show sewer lines, pretreatment unit, pump station, conveyance sys- tem, and subsurface soil absorption system, reserve area, etc. When a nonpublic drinking water supply is to be located on the same lot show all sources of pollution within 100 feet. t7) ❑ The information required above has been drawn on the attached copy of the sketch_ submitted with the application. Attach additional sheets as necessary to illustrate the design. /t/U j %U S C4 L� N�-71 S T79 7-& R Uu FT S-b I S, 9 z /1 ( 7Vn1 " DES �nt�� 7C T) x c p T c 1 E S A ry r) E AtYS T- QE- STA �) )A/ 1=1�-Z U BEFOIL EXcrlvj9 nv;✓ To V &�r/ rY i�+�T Min/ 9Cf1 w /Z� �'z 1_ � T I jw/C,`f !�_,17/C/l C S*ti'.cAG E I &TC. N, rr,rrC t i1.1A //V Fi? &,-I )auM r The sewage disposal system is to be constructed as specified by the permit 01-0r attached plans and specifications ❑ . This sewage disposal system construction permit Is null and void if (a) conditions are changed from those shown on the application (b) condi- tions are changed from those shown on the construction permit. No part of any installation shall be covered or used until inspected, corrections made if necessary, and approved, by the local health department or unless expressly authorized by the local health dept. Any part of any installation which has been covered prior to approval shall be uncov- ered, if necessary, upon the direction of the Department. Date: Issued by: ()F � This Construction Sanitarian Permit Valid until Date: tvF�d by: _ ------------------------------------------------ Supervisory Sanitavian------------------------------- If FHA or VA financing Reviewed by Date C.H.S. 202B Revised 6B4 Supervisory Sanitarian ll-PA Date Regional Sanitarian �Ix a Health Department Identification Number Schematic drawing of sewage disposal system and topographic features. PAGE _3 OF 6 Show the lot lines of the building lot and building site, sketch of property showing any topographic features which may impact on the design of the system, all existing and/or proposed structures including sewage disposal systems and wells within 100 feet of sewage disposal system and reserve area. The schematic drawing of the sewage disposal system shall show sewer lines, pretreatment unit, pump station, conveyance sys- tem, and subsurface soil absorption system, reserve area, etc. When a nonpublic drinking water supply is to be located on the same lot show all sources of pollution within 100 feet. ❑ The information required above has been drawn on the attached copy of the sketch submitted with the application. Attach additional sheets as necessary to illustrate the design. /V 1 T-V Ec.7 C Sr71 rE it o v FT SO �n�r t_l�� >' - PUS fs' pnUt� ' ®� ��X,;; ADM " VfSTM RUA ry Tfx/G Nru�t L-_k, c� �E - rt r Y Utz !f TV r� (Ty/' T-21LLE1 j � C DEt7� Nt2 C 7'V Fil " K 1 1. J l S�U� �c SE11iEn L/Alt 3 7VTZ 7-4 c c --t) Pt-'YZ 126gai tr-MFA4j On. prlGE of 6 LI /v� f AN!) l= GrIC L !`'ram /�✓ Hui i (✓r rc6, fi CAE CASE? H 46) Pjp6- c.t ccccv6W7- 7Z) �''%•,� i oV PIPE 14IVI)c-r2 /?GADS L41 s ✓�1,4 S Tvn q G E � PUMt' -771ivr, ,K� uFr so-3 The sewage disposal system is to be constructed as spec) le y e permit �or attached plans and specifications ❑ . This sewage disposal system construction permit is null and void If (a) conditions are changed from those shown on the application (b) condi- tions are changed from those shown on the construction permit. No part of any installation shall be covered or used until inspected, corrections made if necessary, and approved, by the local health department or unless expressly authorized by the local health dept. Any part of any installation which has been covered prior to approval shall be uncov- ered, if necessary, upon the direction of the Department. Date: z y/q � Issued by: P�"-__ �--r�= This Construction Sanitarian Permit Valid until Date: C{ / r �� Reviewed by: -----------------------------------------------supervisory Sanitavian------------------------------- If FHA or VA financing Reviewed by Date Date Supervisory Sanitarian Regional Sanitarian C H S 2028 Revised 6134 11-24 Article 2. p'46C 4 0IC6 Building Sewers 8 § 4.7 General. Sewers referred to in this section are watertight, smooth bore, rigid conduits which convey sewage from a building drain to a pretreatment unit :►nil are not to be confused with public sewers addressed in the Sewerage Regulations. § 4.8 Minimum size. Sewers shall have a minimum internal diamclr, (Il)) of Ihrce (3) inches. Larger sewers may be required depending on projected flows. § 4.9 Slope. The minimum slope for three and four inch sewers is 1 1/4 inches per 10 feet and for a six inch sewer, 3/4 inches per 10 feet. § 4.10 Materials. All sewers shall be of cast iron (CI) pipe not less t1jan scr%ice weight, schedule 40 plastic pipe, extra strength vitrified clay or other acceptable materials to he evaluated on a case by case basis. Bituminous fiber pipe is prohibited. Sewers passing under driveways shall be heavy duty CI or schedule 40 plastic pipe, or other acceptable material to be evaluated on a case by case basis. § 4.11 Sewer appurtenances. A. Joints. Sewer joints shall be of the compression type except that l►I:►.tic pipe may be welded sleeve or chemically fused. B. Adapters. Joining of pipes of different sizes and/or material shall I)e accomplished by use of a manufactured adapter specifically designed for that purpose. C. Bends. The building sewer shall have a straight alignment where possible. When a straight alignment is not possible ells not exceeding 45 degrees shall be used. D. Cleanouts. Cleanouts shall be brought to the ground surface and .hall be provided every 50 feet to 60 feet along the length of the building sewer. Cleanouts shall l)e brought to the ground surface for access. § 4.12 Sewer construction. A. Location: Sewers passing within 50 feet of a nonpublic drinking %voter supply well or other nonpublic drinking water supply source shall have special construction and pipe materials to provide adequate protection. Special construction constitutes water pipe meeting AWWA speci- fications, pressure tested (10 feet of water) in place without leakage prior to backfilling. Howev- er, under no circumstances shall a sewer come within 10 feet of a nonpublic drinklhg water supply source. B. Above grade installation. Sewers constructed above grade shall be adequately supported and protected against freezing. When plastic pipe is used for above grade installation the pipe must be protected against ultraviolet radiation i.e. shielded against sunlight. C. Bedding. All sewers shall be bedded to supply uniform support along the length of the sever. D. Backfilling and tamping. Sewer trenches shall be backfilled with suitable material free of large stones and clumps of earth and tamped to prevent movement of Il►e sewer as soon as possi- ble after the installation of the sewer has been approved u HEALTH DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER S D-yy 3 2- PACE _ OF PUMP CHAMBER SIZE IN GALLONS /0 0 0 GALLONS PER CYCLE 1 Z DRAWDOWN IN INCHES 16 of EIz=,lc, I. Cam x'-1c: Ux 6 Z4' ttIYfM:! CT2,-JI2 • � S'uV.FD IZ- t-=a(.'40 PVC IM.FT — tamI u4 DAY STCRAGZ: AL .Rm Oct - Km «( DaALm7'w . © . PABCS ALL C17' , Kw OFF .10IIiIS, sus,, ErcESC_ T aG4t p t EoLq A VAIFIIIIGII PCIiP flFX ` TOOE AT ALL InIZ3 POLYPP.O:.L E LIFT ROPE IQUIC; DUMO( C-, l_ 2- SG:. =0 F:C l 1 QTZ VALVE CST VALE VEEP It01.E OPEK FAC • `PL2� OMCIED TO P(1SP S 1. .HEALTH DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PAGE OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ACCORDING TO GMP r 53 1. The pump station must -be provided with controls for automatically starting and stopping the pump based on the water level. 2. The electrical motor control center and master disconnect switch shall be placed in a secure location above grade and remote from the pump station. 3. Each motor control center shall be provided with a manual override switch. 4. A highwater alarm with remote sensing and electrical circuitry separate from the motor control center circuity shall be provided. 5. The high water alarm must be audiovisual, and must be located in an area where it can be easily monitored. 6. If float type controls are used, they are to be placed so as to be unaffected by the flow entering the pump chamber. 7. When multiple pumps are used, controls are to be provided which automatically alternate the pumps. 8. All electrical conduits passing into the pump chamber shall b: sealed with a water stop. 9. When multiple pumps are used, an additional audiovisual alarm shall be provided and it shall be capable of activating if a pump motor fails to start on demand. z 4 ATTENTION - MANDATORY P.EQUIREMENTS Dear Sewage Disposal System Construction Permit Holder: You will need to obtain an OPERATION1 PERMIT from your local health department before your sewage disposal system can be placed into service. Also, you will not receive a "Certificate of Occupancy" from the building inspector without first obtaining your OPERATION PERMIT from us. THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AN OPERATION PERMIT: 1. INSPECTION OF INSTALLATION - -After a sewage disposal system is installed according to permit design, the installation must be finally inspected by this office. No part of the installation shall be covered With earth until inspected, corrections made if necessary, and approved by the local health department. 2. COMPLETION STATEMENT --Upon completion of the construction, or modification, of the sewage disposal system, the owner shall submit to the local health department a completion statement, completed•and signed by the contractor, that the construction work was completed in accordance with the construction permit and that the work is substantially in compliance with the "Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations" for the State of Virginia. 3. WATER SUPPLY --If an individual water supply is constructed."In conjunction with the sewage system, it, too, must be inspected and approved before the operation permit is issued. Water test results must have: 1. Sewage Disposal Number (SD#) or Discharge System Humber (DS#); 2. Tax Map Number or Subdivision or Lot Humber included on test results. A. WATER WELL COMPLETION REPORT (State Water Control Board GW-2): This form must be completed by the well driller and supplied to the local health department and the State Water Control Board. B. THE ENTIRE WATER SYSTEM MUST BE DISINFECTED: - — --- -- These instructions are available at the local health department. The owner is to see that this is done since multiple contractors are often involved in water system installation. Deletion of any of these steps will preclude the issuance of an OPERATION PERMIT and you will not be able to obtain your "Certificate of Occupancy". Please call if you have any questions. S-006/03-92 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Finance Department FROM: Denice Cather, Secretary II��� C- SUBJECT: Return Of Sign Deposit DATE: November 23, 1994 The amount of $25.00 was deposited in line item #10-1911-08 for the person named below as a deposit for a sign. They have now returned the sign and are therefore entitled to the return of their deposit. Please send a check in the amount of $25.00 to: C. L. Robinson 560 North Loudoun Street P.O Box 2138 Winchester, VA 22604 Please contact me if you have any questions. DRC/kac 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 November 17, 1994 C.L. Robinson Corporation 560 N. Loudoun Street Ro. Box 2138 Winchester, Virginia 22604 RE: REZONING #003-94 OF C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION; P.I.N. 53-A-71 Dear Mr. Robinson: This letter is to confirm action taken by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of November 9, 1994. Your rezoning application #003-94 for the rezoning of 16.00 acres, for the district office of the Winchester Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation, has been approved with proffers. If you have any questions regarding the approval of this rezoning, please feel free to call this office. Sincerely, Kris . ierney, CP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 P/C review date: 05/04/94 BOS review date: 06/08/94 BOS review date: 08/10/94 BOS review date: 09/14/94 BOS review date: 10/12/94 BOS review date: 11/09/94 REZONING APPLICATION #003-94 C. L. ROBINSON CORP. To Rezone 16.00 Acres From RA (Rural Areas) To B3 (Industrial Transition) LOCATION: On Route 50 West (Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), one-half mile west of Route 37 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 53-A-71 PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas), present use - vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas) - Land use - Residential, agricultural, automobile salvage, and vacant PROPOSED USE: The district office of the Winchester Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Dept. of Transportation: No objection to the rezoning of this property. Any proposed entrances into the property must meet minimum VDOT design standards and sight distance requirements. Fire Marshal: Approval of this rezoning should have no significant impact on fire and rescue department resources. Round Hill Fire Dept., Elwood B. Patterson, President: How many employees will be on site? What types of fuel will be stored on property? Any hazardous materials stored on site and how much? Inspections Department: This department shall comment at the Page 2 C. L. Robinson Rezoning time of structural site plan review process. No comment required at this time. Health Department: A sewage disposal system construction permit has been issued for this parcel for 905 gpd, 26 full time and 17 on -site part time employees A well permit must be obtained from the Office of Water Programs in Lexington. County Engineer: We do not have any objection to the proposed rezoning to accommodate the construction of a Virginia Department of Transportation office complex and maintenance yard. We reserve the right to review the site plan and related stormwater management facilities. PLANNING Location: The property is located west of the Urban Development Area in the southwest quadrant of the Route 50, Route 803 intersection. The property is within the Round Hill Community Center and is part of a 200 plus acre parcel owned by the C.L. Robinson Corporation, the bulk of which lies north of Route 50. This area does not meet the description of a typical B-3 location nor does B-3 zoning fit with the intended character of a Rural Community Center. The location does, however, seem a logical choice for the proposed VDOT headquarters. Site Suitability: The parcel has some significant topography, consisting of rolling terrain with a low area at the southwest corner near Route 803. A portion of the low area (roughly one half acre) was under water on Tuesday, April 19, when staff visited the site. This area may constitute a wetlands and will need to be taken into consideration at the site design stage. The drainfield site depicted on the plat is roughly in the center of the highest portion of the site, in what appears to be the most useable area of the parcel. This will limit, to some extent, the placement of structures on the site. Potential Impacts: An increase in traffic would be expected as a result of the proposed rezoning. The amount of traffic generated would be dependant upon the ultimate use of the property. The applicant has stated the intended use of the site would be a district office for VDOT, (see letter enclosed Page 3 C. L. Robinson Rezoning dated April 20, 1994). Despite this letter, the staff is still somewhat uncomfortable because no proffers have been submitted and, therefore, nothing would preclude other B-3 uses of the site. Even if VDOT goes through with their intended purchase, there is no guarantee that they will locate at this site or not abandon the site at some point in the future. Some impact on ground water and runoff from the site would be expected given the scale of the proposed use. Efforts would need to be taken to minimize the potential negative visual impacts of the proposed use. Some buffering would be required by the Zoning Ordinance. The general area presently contains two businesses which do not easily lend themselves to a pleasant appearance. The addition of numerous pieces of heavy equipment on this site, which are visible from the road or adjoining properties, would not improve the situation. The County's impact model indicates an unfunded expense to Fire and Rescue of $3,297, for the proposed rezoning. Conclusion: Staff feels that all the above comments could be addressed. However, though the site seems to be a reasonable location for the VDOT facilities, without proffers limiting the use of the property to such, there is no guarantee that some other B-3 use would not ultimately locate on the site. Many of these uses would be contradictory to stated policies of the Comprehensive Plan concerning areas outside the Urban Development Area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 514194 PC MEETING: Given the lack of assurances concerning future use of the property, staff recommends denial of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION SUMMARY OF 514194: Mr. Tierney pointed out that proffers had been submitted subsequent to the staff review and agenda mailing. Copies of the proffers were handed out to the PC members. Mr. Tierney stated that the staff felt the proffers addressed most of the concerns pointed out in the staff review. The majority of commission members felt this location was a logical choice for VDOT's Winchester headquarters because it was geographically centered in the county and had good access. They felt the proffers submitted would preclude the possibility of setting a precedent for future rezonings and would protect this area from adverse uses. Although Mr. Robinson stated that VDOT Page 4 C. L. Robinson Rezoning would provide landscaping and screening, the Commission decided to formally review and approve the site plan for potential negative visual impacts. Six area residents were present to speak in opposition to the rezoning. They were concerned about setting a precedent for future rezonings that would disrupt the rural setting of the Roundhill neighborhood; the increase in vehicle and truck traffic and the safety of neighborhood children; negative visual impacts; salt and chemical pollution from road maintenance materials; and disturbance of possible wetlands. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF 515194: Approval with proffers recommended by majority vote and the requirement for submission of the site plan for formal review and approval by the Commission. YES (TO APPROVE): Golladay, Light, Copenhaver, Marker, Romine, Thomas, DeHaven NO: Morris ABSTAIN: Shenk, Stone (Mr. Wilson was absent.) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION OF JUNE 8, 1994: The Board decided to table this application and requested that staff arrange an on -site meeting with effected property owners and representatives from VDOT in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. NOTE: There was a July 13 meeting at the site of the proposed rezoning with VDOT representatives, County representatives, and area citizens. A summary of that meeting is attached. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION OF AUGUST 10, 1994: The Board decided to table this application because Environmental Impact comments were not completed. NOTE: The applicant has requested that this application be tabled for thirty days at the September 14, 1994 Board of Supervisors Meeting. See attached Letter dated August 30, 1994. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION OF OCTOBER 12, 1994: The applicant has requested that this application be tabled for thirty days. \_J 0 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director RE: Robinson Rezoning DATE: November 4, 1994 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 Since the Board last discussed the proposed rezoning, the Environmental Impact Report, which was prepared by the Virginia Department of Transportation and completed on • August 9, 1994, has been circulated to all relevant State agencies for comment. Board members were mailed a copy of the report following the August 10 meeting. These comments, along with the report have been reviewed by the Secretary of Administration on behalf of the Governor, and have been approved. (See attached memorandum to Susan Faught) The approval notice is contingent upon "...strict adherence to the recommendations presented by the Department of Environmental Quality in its comments on the project,.." DEG's comments are as follows: " The Department of Environmental Quality has no objection to the proposed land acquisition provided that (i) the re -zoning application for the property (from Rural Areas to Industrial Transition) has been approved by Frederick County prior to acquisition by VDOT, (d) a Phase II Environmental Impact Report addressing construction and operation is approved prior to commencement of any land -disturbing activities, and (iii) development will be in accordance with all environmental laws and policies of the Commonwealth, and with DEQ's Phase II EIR recommendations. " The approval of the report essentially removes any obstacle from the State's acquisition of the property with the exception of rezoning approval. The conclusion of the report states: 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 Page 2 • C.L. Robinson Rezoning November 3, 1994 This project will not cause a permanent significant impact on air quality or water quality, will not consume significant land or water resources, will not generate other demands on the natural resources of the immediate or surrounding area. No significant resources, natural or cultural, will be permanently impacted by the project. The project is not within a scenic area. This project includes the use of irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. Specifically, the resources committed for this project are the 14 acres of upland on which the new area headquarters will be built initially and on which the headquarters could be expanded in the future if necessary, and the materials used in construction. VDOT is committed to preserving the area within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek which includes the two acres of wetlands. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the potential for altering the flow of stormwater runoff into the wetland. No significant short or long term negative effects on the environment are anticipated from this allocating of resources. VDOT is committed to preserving Virginia's natural resources and protecting • the environment for this and future generations. This environmental evaluation analyzes factors concerned with protecting the environment. Based on these factors, we have determined that there will be no significant adverse impacts on the environment. If the rezoning is granted, VDOT will acquire the property and conduct a Phase II Archeological Study of portions of the site identified in the initial Environmental Impact Report. This study may effect the way in which the site is developed, but will not prevent VDOT's use of the parcel. Once the detailed engineering has been completed, and a formal site plan produced, there will be a second Environmental Report prepared that will go through the same review process as has just been completed. Once again, this report will merely ascertain whether the actual site design needs to be modified in any way and will not interfere with VDOT's use of the site. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there are any questions concerning this information. KCT/dc Attachment 0 Ed inb,urg Res iderji:y JDOT &L: 1-703-984-5607 F Est -it'" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 # of Pages ► To / I'Gr C From Co. Pt. Phone V ix N Fax N George Allen Govcmoe MEMORANDUM COMMONWEALTH of NJ* 3,94 13:32 No.009 P.01 R Cr_VIRONME'NTAL R STATJYMN D[�TdCT !c=13j ,FVIRQIN ti.V ty F Office of the Governor _ n October 12, 1994 tvtichael E. Thomas Secretary of Adminl tration TO: Ms. Suzanne S. Faug t FROM: Michael E. Thoma SUBJECT: Comments on the State Environmental Impact Report Concerning the Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase in Frederick County Proposed by the Department of Transportation Sections 10.1-1188 et sea. of the Cgde of Virginia require that any state agency, institution or branch of government proposing to undertake a "major state project" prepare an • environmental impact report. A major state project is defined as the construction of a facility or the acquisition of land for the construction of a facility costing $100,000 or more. Based on this report, the Department of Environmental Quality assesses the impact of the proposed project and comments to the Governor within 60 days after receipt of necessary documentation. Section 10.1-1190 of the Code of Virginia makes the Governor's approval, on environmental grounds, of a major State project a pre- requisite to the expenditure of appropriated funds for the project (Section 10.1-1190). This approval was delegated to the Secretary of Administration by Executive Order Number 35 (91). After considering the comments of the Department of Environmental Quality and other information relevant to the above -referenced project, I hereby: (�) Approve the project based on strict adherence to the recommendations presented by the Department of Environmental Quality in its comments on the project, and with all applicable environmental laws. (_) Approve the project based on the following conditions: (—) Do not approve the project for the following reasons: • CC: Mr. John R. Marling Mr. William E. Landsidle Mr. Henry G. Shirley, II Ms. Laura Trimble 17.0. JUt i-", • .�li lltL ��I�U. +ir,2�111W �.i�h • 1'�V tl-D-i�„i • �Li li Jv 4) 7d0-..�V AMENDMENT FREDERICK COUNTS ZONING ORDINANCE Planning Commission May 4, 1994 - Recommended Approval Board of Supervisors November 9, 1994 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP #003-94 of C. L. ROBINSON CORP. WHEREAS, Rezoning application #003-94 of C. L. Robinson. Coro., was submitted to rezone 16 acres, located on Route 50 West, (Northwestern Pike), at the intersection with with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and designated by PIN 53-A-71, from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition); and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on May 4, 1994; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this application on November 9, 1994; and, WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds this rezoning to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience, and in good zoning practice; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, That Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning Ordinance, is amended to revise the Zoning District Map to change 16 acres, designated as PIN #53-A-71, from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) as described by the application and plat submitted, subject to the following conditions voluntarily proffered in writing by the applicant and property owner: 0 PROFFER C. L. R013INSON CORP. REZONING REQUEST REZONING APPLICATION #003-94 The undersigned, C. L. Robinson Corporation, sole owner and applicant of the 16 acre tract to be rezoned under rezoning application #003-94 does hereby voluntarily proffer the following conditions. The conditions proffered shall be binding upon the assigns and successors in interest- of the undersigned. In the event the Frederick County Board of Supervisors grants said rezoning to B-3 and accepts these conditions, the following proffered conditions shall apply to the land rezoned in addition to other requirements set forth in the Frederick County Code: Any and all future use of this parcel shall be limited to those which fall under the following headings, as listed in Chapter 165, Zoning, of the Frederick County Code: Offices and storage facilities for building construction contractors and special trade contractors. Business Signs Directional Signs Building Entrance Signs General Business Offices C. L. Robinson Corporation 0 • This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard G. Dick Aye Jimmie K. Ellington Nay W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye James J. Longerbeam Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Abstained Robert M. Sager Nay This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. Passed this 9th day of November, 1994. A Copy Attest John -Riley, Jr. ' Frederick County Administrator 0 0 9 Environmental & Planning Impacts for C. L. Robinson Corporation February,1994 Introduction The Virginia Department of Transportation intends to construct district offices just west of the VA. Route 803 and U.S. Route 50 intersection. This development will require rezoning the 16 acre parcel VDOT will purchase. As outlined and required by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, several major planning issues have been evaluated in support of and in preparation to rezone the tract from present Agricultural Performance (RA) to Industrial Transition District (B-3). A site location map is attached. 1) Traffic Impacts This site lies on the south side of the U.S. Route 50 and north VA.. Route 803 intersection. It is bounded by remaining land of C. L. Robinson on the west and two single family residences to the east. This development will impact traffic patterns in the area. If the site were developed as residential, the current zoning would allow 3 lots and generate 30 trips per day. The proposed industrial zoning would, of course, generate far more traffic. Using the ITE Trip Generation rate for General Light Industrial (Code 110) of 51.8 trips per weekday per acre of developed land, if fully developed as many 830 trips per day could be generated. It is assumed that VDOT has the capability to mitigate any and all such traffic impacts. 2. Sewage Conveyance and Treatment Impacts Development flows will be treated by an on -site septic system approved by the local Health Department. This facility would be designed, constructed and approved in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health and Lord Fairfax Environmental Health Department requirements. A copy of the approved construction permit is attached to this study. It is estimated that the fully developed site could generate 20,000 gallons of waste water per month. '' DEPT. PJ Environmental & Planning Impacts C. L. Robinson Corporation February,1994 3. Water Supply Impacts The project will be served by a new well to be permitted by the Virginia Department of Health. The project will utilize the same amount of water as projected for wastewater use, or 20,000 gallons per month. 4. Utility Planning (General) It is possible that one of the sewage treatment options at Round Hill could serve this facility. The owner will be required to participate in a prorate share cost agreement with users in the area to finance the sewer extension if such an initiative is undertaken by the County. 5. Education Cost This project will generate no school children and therefore have no effect on educational cost in Frederick County. 6. Parks and Recreation Cost This project would result in no impact on Parks and Recreation budget. 7. Drainage Facility Impacts The development of industrial in lieu of agricultural will increase run off. It is recommended that either suitable green space be allowed to reduce run off amounts or that the increased run off peaks be reduced prior to discharge from the site. In view of the above, storm water detention calculations will be presented with final design which show no adverse impacts created by the imposition of this increase storm water on the existing downstream water course. Storm water detention structures will be designed to limit post - development flows to pre -development levels in accordance with state and county regulations. Also, at the time of site plan approval, suitable analysis of run off quality impacts will be performed, so as to mitigate a portion of the impact created by industrial development of the site. A VPDES stormwater discharge permit may be required for the proposed facility. A special plan for handling chemicals and salts used in road maintenance shall be devised to mitigate impacts on ground and surface water resources and on air quality. 2 0 0 0 0 8. Emergency Services Cost Environmental & Planning Impacts C. L. Robinson Corporation ,., February,1994 Sheriff protection above that which currently occurs in the area will not be required by this facility. Routine patrols of the U.S. Route 50 corridor and VA. Route 803 will suffice to cover this facility. 9. Solid Waste Cost Solid waste will be exported by contract hauler at no cost to the Frederick County. The present Frederick County Landfill has at least 20 years of available life at current rates of waste delivery. 10. Environmental Impacts There will be certain minor negative impacts due to the construction activity including run off of sediment, noise and traffic movements. These are to be minimized by proper compliance with local and state laws for environmental protection. A minor increase in run off quantity and a decrease in quality is probable from this development. The effects on the down -stream properties and stream should be minimal and in accordance with local and state regulations. One hundred foot stream side buffer will be retained bordering the swale which runs through the south corner of the site, and will provide ample protection to the streams. In addition, detention ponds will be provided to mitigate undesirable impacts. There is no known loss of irretrievable resources involved with this project. There are no known endangered species of fauna, flora or wildlife which will be effected by this project. Ground water and air quality should be unaffected. A minor impact of a negative nature is associated with lighting for security and business use. These should be closely controlled during site planning to minimize the adverse impacts on any residential structures and impacts on the traveling public. 11. Fiscal Impacts State use of this tract will remove 16 acres of taxable land from the Frederick County Land Records but will allow improved response to county road systems resulting in improved service to the citizens of Frederick County. 3 Environmental & Planning Impacts C. L. Robinson Corporation February, 1994 12. Historic Impacts This project will not involve the loss of historic resources based on a site walkover, a review of literature and with knowledge of studies and evaluations from adjacent areas of the county. Edward B. Robinson C. L. Robinson Corporation 4 0 0 REZONING APPLICATION FORM FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ---------------------------------------------------------------- To be completed by Planning Staff: 0A Zoning Amendment Number 003-Q� Date Received Zzw Submittal Deadline lj-�'P Application Date PC Hearing Date BOS Hearing Date-g-9� The following information shall be provided by the applicant: All parcel numbers, tax map numbers, deed book pages and numbers may be obtained from the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue, 9 Court Square, Winchester. 1. Applicant: Name: C. L. Robinson Corporation Address: 560 N. Lou(IOun St. P.O. Box 2138 Winchester, Virginia 22604 Telephone: 703-662-3869 - 2. Owner: Name: Same as applicant Address: Telephone: 703-662"3869 In addition, the Code of Virginia allows us to request full disclosure of ownership in relation to rezoning applications. Please list below all owners or parties in interest of the land to be rezoned: 5 3. Zoning Change: It i requested that the zoning of the property be changed from • A to B-3 4. Location: The property is located at (give exact directions): On U.S. Route 50 West of Winchester at intersection with Va. Route 803 - One-half mile west of Va. Route 37 5. Parcel Identification: 14 y,�i Digit Tax Parcel Number: 53000OA0000710 6. Magisterial District: Back Creek 7. Property Dimensions: The dimensions of the property to be rezoned. Total Area: 16 Acres The area of each portion to be rezoned to a different zoning district category should be noted: 16 Acres Rezoned to 8--3 Acres Rezoned to Acres Rezoned to Acres Rezoned to Frontage: 1180' - Rt 50 Feet Depth: 620' Max Feet 8. Deed Reference: The ownership of the property is referenced by the following deed: Conveyed from: Fred A. Robinson et al Deed Page: 460 Deed Book Number: 160 A 9. Proposed Use: It is proposed that the property will be put to the following uses. District offices Winchester Division Virginia Department of Transportation 10. Checklist: Check the following items that have been included with this application. Location map Survey or plat Deed to property Statement verifying taxes Sign receipt Agency Comments J/ Fees Impact Analysis Statement Proffer Statement 11. Signature: I (we), the undersigned, do hereby make application and petition the governing body to amend the zoning ordinance and to change the zoning map of Frederick County, Virginia and do hereby certify that the application and accompanying materials are true and accurate to the best of my (our) knowledge. Applicant• C. L. Robinson Corporation Owner• Edward B. Robinson, President 12. Representation: If the application is being represented by someone other than the owner or application and if questions about the application should be directed to that representative, please list the following. Representative's Name: Representative's Phone Number: 7 • • ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS Owners of property adjoining the land will be notified of the public hearing. For the purposes of this application, adjoining property is any property abutting the requested property on the side or rear or any property directly across a road from the requested property. The applicant is required to obtain the fol- lowing information on each adjoining property including the 21-digit tax parcel identification number which may be obtained from the office of the Commissioner of Revenue. Name Address and Property Identification 1 r Address: e Property ID• 2 Address: ve W 2 Property ID: 3 G & G Auto Recycling Address: 183 Round Hill Road Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-254A 4 Bishops Winchester Truck Address: 219 Round Hill Road Salvage Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-254 5 Stuart M. Perry, Inc. Address: 117 Limestone Lane Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-256 6 W. R. Ashwood Address: 2255 Northwestern Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-252 7 Mrs. Elva J. Larrick Address • 2243 Northwestern Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-253 8 Address:101 Stonewall Drive Russell F. & Rena E. Hulver Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID:53B-1-12 9 Address: 100 Stonewall Drive Curtis & Elva Keller Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 53B-1-13 10 Address: Property ID: E? • 4�7.".`,.9m04*4400 "46"Z Ll ow'w,.4ii-4 C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS Name Address & Property Identification ---------------------------- --------------------------------- Junior L. & Dorothy E. Link Address: 2177 Northwestern Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 53-B-2-11 Stephen D. & Joyce Ann Mauck Address: 673 McDonald Road Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 53-B-2-14&15 Walter M. Hamilton John V. & Pamela Stevens Melvin Lee Arnold William W. & Wanda Woyick Betty Etals Anderson Everett Dolphin Roy J. and Donna D. Black C.L. Robinson Corporation Address: 1059 Broad Street Winchester, VA 22601 Property ID: 53-B-2-16,17,18 Address: 324 Round Hill Road Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-242 Address: 239 Round Hill Road Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-242A Address: Rt 6, Box 115A Centerville, VA 22020 Property ID: 52-A-243 Address: 139 Geronimo Trail Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: 52-A-244 Address: 422 Round Hill Road Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: aaxkcyaR2 52-A-250 Address: 106 Arrowhead Trail Winchester, VA 22602 Property ID: XRX-aX 52-A-51 Address: 560 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 Property I D : iixAvaXZ5,5 52-A-255 s M I H07 1ZIJ12AL 5UBD1\11510N lw OF A PORTIOH OF THE LAND OF G.L. R013IK570H ICE £ COLD 5701ZAGE GOIZP. gAGK CIZEEK D157KICT - FKI-Pe ZICK C0UN-T i , VIKGIH IA F E B IZ U A R '( Z Z, 10) 9 4- TO GOR E 51TEr OF C M RWIN OUND u C HILL s GHEST EIZ 2 0 tj Q 50 STq 7 � R �v NC 503 N ' F � Q, VICIHITY MAP wFsr P4e SCALE: I"- Z000' PQ N OWNEiZ 'S CEIMFICATE THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING DIVISIOH OF THE LAND OF C. L. ROBIHSOH ICE AND COLD 570IZAGE CORP , AS APPEAKS ON THE ACCOMPAHYIHG PLAT 15WITH THE FREE COHSEHT ANO IH ACCORDANCE WITH ZHE DE912E5 OF THE UHDER- SIGNED OWNERS, PIZOPR IETORri , AND ZiZU5TEE5, IF AHY 0 W N EIZ DAT E 0 W H E IZ STATE OF VIRGINIA 000HTY OF _ _ ___—___ TO WIT; I A HOTAR`( PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AHD COUNTY OF ,DO HEREBY CEiZTIF'( THAT THIS DAY PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME — —--- WHOSE NAKAE(S) 15(ARE)SIGHED TOTHE FOREGOIHG INSTRUMENT DATED DAYOF AFOIZE57AID ,IVEN UNDER MY HAHD TFIIS DAY OF I� MYCOMMISSION EXPIRES I°0 NOTARY PUBLIC -5UKVEY0R'5 CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE LAND GOHTAIHED IH THIS 5UBDI`115IOH I`i A PORTION OF THE LAND GON\/EYED TO G L ROBIH50H ICE AND GOLD STORAGE GORP BY DEED DATED MAY 1, 930 AND RECORDED IH THE FIzEDE IZICK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 160 AT PAGE 460 I _THIS PROPERTY IS ZOHED R-A AND THE TAX MAP NO 15 53 -A - 7/ APPROVALS H BIZUGE EDEHS, L.5 SUBDIVISION ADMINISTRATOR DATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DATE GREEN WAY , INC. C)— o)-70 Baker Lone, Winchester, Virginia 22603 703-562-4185 H. Bruce Edens ,L.S. President SURVEYING - DESIGNING - PLANNING RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION �`�tipl,. q6' C' �c �l. F . BRUCE E�E� No. O0 t� l 04 9� SI ►��'�'� SHEET I of 3 i s F so �s OD (9 -- \ 3 KEY MA F c7GALE I 500 + MINOR RUi2AL SUBDIVISION OF A PORT 10H OF THE LAND OF G. L. R015IN50H ICE COLD STORAG E COR P. BACK CREEK DISTRICT - FREDERIGK GOUH7i, \1IRGI1`4IA _SCALE I" = 500' t DATE : FE13RUAR-� 2z, 1'?'.)4 GREENWAY , INC. — 970 Baker Lone, Winchester, Virginia 22605 703-662-4185 H Bruce Edens ,L.S.-President SURVEYING - DESIGNING - PLANNING RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION p.N14 O � �i H. BRl)C�DENS No. 000162-B l9 . o SHEET 'L of 3 \ OALF/CC HOLE /t/ ` 1-20cK CEOGE A��j"U \` (o ti S � \ s s s o iv S 67038' 0ID"E 10 1),D4-' 581-37' Z� I E "Di Hl s C S U1 004- ACRE561 O aQ s O OVERHEAD POWER LINE I . P.5 . 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BRUCE EDDENS No. 00,)162-6 tq 04 ND 3t�`4 SHEET 3 of 3 REQUEST FOR REZONING COMMENTS Virginia Department of Transportation Attn: Resident Engineer P.O. Box 278 Edinburg, Virginia 22824-0278 (703) 984-4133 The local office of the Transportation Department is located at 1550 Commerce St. in Winchester if you prefer to hand deliver this form. Applicant's name, address and phone number: C. L. Robinson Corp. 560 N. Loudoun St. P. 0. ox 2138 Winchester, VA 22GO4 Name of development and/or description of the request: Request to have 16 acres of land now zoned A-2 to B-3 Location: On U.S. Route 50 West of Winchester at intersection with Va. Route 803 - One-half mile west of Va. Route 37 Va. Dept. of Transportation Comments: No objections to the rezoning of this property. Any proposed entrances into the property must meet minimum VDOT design standards and sight distance requirements. VDOT Signature and Date: L:), aC.,e /cam . (NOTICE TO RESIDENT ENGINEER*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO APPLICANT. NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your application form, location map and all other pertinent information. 0 C` NIA.91994 RECEiV " .- D DEPT. OF PLX4.-NING cJ AND DEVELOPMENT DAVID R. GEHR COMMISSIONER 6' _ Iris c. COMMONWEALTH of yIRCINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P. 0. BOX 278 EDINBURG, 22824 Mr. C. L. Robinson C/O C. L. Robinson Corporation P. O. Box 2138 Winchester, VA 22604 Dear Mr. Robinson: April 27, 1994 WILLIAM H. BUSHMAN RES E •G;NEER TE.E 7:3 984.5600 FAX,7:3:984-5607 Ref: Proposed Winchester Headquarters Property I am writing in regard to the letter dated April 27, 1994 Mr. Kris Tierney of Frederick County Planning wrote to me regarding the proposed rezoning of the property we are interested in purchasing. We have no objections to the uses outlined by Mr. Tierney, including general business offices which Mr. Tierney is in agreement would be appropriate. I am still trying to determine what needs to be done as far as the environmental review process. My understanding is it is moving forward. As soon as I have more definite indications I will let you know. If additional information is necessary to address Mr. Tierney's concerns, please let me know. WHB,'rf xc: 1\1r. Kris Tierney Sincerely, William H. Bushman, P.E. Trans. Resident Engineer TF %\, PORTATIO\ FOR THE 21 ST CENTLS` 1994 C� Z � i^�tzl r, MAY 1994 6 DEPT. Or` PLANNIN AND DEVELOPMENT COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA `��f). DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P O BOX: )4+1 RAY D. PETHTEL STAUNTON. 2.14r11 2249 R. L. MOORE COMMISSIONER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR February 9, 1994 TELE (703) 332 9075 FAX (703) 332-9179 RE: Winchester Area Headquarters Mr. Delmer Robinson, Jr. Chairman of Board C. L. Robinson Corporation P. O. Box 2138 Winchester, VA 22604 Dear Mr. Robinson: We appreciate you meeting with us on February 7, 1994, and your willingness to work with us in our acquisition of a proposed site for our Winchester Area Headquarters. I am writing simply to restate below the areas of our agreement. 1) The Department will purchase 16 acres for $ which includes the well. While we will recommend this price, it will require approval from our Richmond Office. 2) The Department will provide screening (plantings along the west boundary and along Route 50). 3) The Department will review and provide you with the area where an entrance can be located along Route 803. 4) You will be responsible for getting the property rezoned from A-2 to B-3. Our next step is to have an Environmental review of the proposed purchase area. As we agreed, it will be necessary for our Environmental Personnel to go upon the property. As we go forward with this process, we will keep you informed. Again, thanks for your cooperation. Sincerely, Q,Z Robert S. Ryder, SRA District Right of Way Manager RSR/mis xc: Mr. R. L. Moore Mr. W. H. Bushman, P.E. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY REQUEST FOR REZONING COMMENTS Frederick County Inspections Department Attn: Building Official P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 665-5650 The Frederick County Inspections Department is located at 9 North Loudoun St., 2nd Floor of the Hammon Building in Winchester, if you prefer to hand deliver this review. Applicant's name, address and phone number: C. L. Robinson Corp. 560 N. Lotidoaral `it. I'. 0. I3ox 15ii Winchester. VA �'.2604 Name of development and/or description of the request: Request to have 16 acres of lean(] now zone(] A-2 change(] to 13-3 Location: On U.S. Route 50 West of Winchester gat intersection %,,ith Via. Route 805 - One-half mile west of Via. Route 57 Inspection Department Comments: This department shall comment at the time of structural site plan review process. No comment is required at this time. Building Official Signature & Date: (NOTICE TO INSPECTIONS DEPT.*PLEASE TURN THIS/FORM TO LI ANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your application form, location map, and all other pertinent information. pWID ['O COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS Control No. 0302941136 Date Received 030294 Date Reviewed 031494 Applicant Name C. L. Robinson Corp. Address 560 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Project Name Rezoning Phone No. Type of Application Rezoning Current Zoning A-2 1st Due Fire Co. 15 1st Due Rescue Co. 15 Election District Back Creek RECOMMENDATIONS Automatic Sprinkler System X Residential Sprinkler System Automatic Fire Alarm System X Other Emergency Vehicle Access; Adequate X Inadequate Fire Lanes Required; Yes Comments Roadway/Aisleway Widths; Adequate Inadequate Special Hazards Noted; Yes Comments Not Identified No X Not Identified X No X - Continued - • Hydrant Locations; See Notes Adequate Inadequate Siamese Connection Location; Approved Not Approved Not Identified X Not Identified X Additional Comments: Approval of this rezoning should have no significant impact on fire and rescue dept. resources. Review Time .5 hr Douglas A. Kiracofe Fire Marshal 2� t:, REQUEST FOR REZONING COMMENTS Fire and Rescue Squad: Company 15 Round Hill Community 769 Round Hill Road Winchester, VA 22602 Applicant's name, address and phone number: C. L. Robinson Corp. 560 N. Loudoun St. Y. O. Box 2138 Winchester, VA 22604 Name of development and/or description of the request: Request to have 16 Acres of land now zoned A-2 changed to B-3 Location: On U.S. Route 50 West of Winchester at intersection with Va. Route 803 - One-half mile west of Va. Route 37 Fire and Rescue Squad Comments: ow 11 �711� y' %f Ge. � a.,� r� �.1' /ll Gi.7`� r�(��' ( j ��� i'� � (fit% ,�'��{-- � fl 0 i.✓ ./�� r.� � 1, Fire and Rescue Signature and Date: �,['t,LTtr'iJ'c� ✓J� f"� .C(i -uscry !/,u� . �Cl.9LC�% ��� ��l/ (NOTICE TO SQUAD - PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE APPLICANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your plans and/or application form. 31 REQUEST FOR REZONING COMMENTS Frederick -Winchester Health Department Attn: Sanitation Engineer P.O. Box 2056 Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 722-3480 The Frederick -Winchester Health Department is located at the intersection of Smithfield Ave. and Brick Kiln Road, if you prefer to hand deliver this reiview form. Applicant's name, address and phone number: C. L. Robinson Corp. 560 N. Loudoun St. 11. 0. Box 12138 Winchester, VA 212604 Name of development and/or description of the request: Re(juest to have 16 acres of land now Zoned A-2 to R-3 Location: On U. S. Route 50 West of Winchester at intersection with Va. Route 803 - One-half mile west of Va. Route 37 .S4_76-146 E D1 _/'OS -Of L- _fY -S Z--7,i casv.lT1Zgc- Health Department Comments: T7Gh/ PL--nMfT- /is 9CE-Al T:ST446--D i=cIt ixlls p !2L ' FUK yUS a., L pL-r D,1 y 2 G Futi T/s*fE -7hr� o yE 1 I ? )9`4tz'r 1 ML Wtf Ir& -M /7' MrfS iLIC 6,6T791sy67) Fn6 nri Or W4l�-' i roCillf 01S -t-/✓ Lf T//✓L 7 VN,. e-A IT # cS- 9� Health Signature & Date: (NOTICE - PLEASE RETURN TH S FO TO THE PLIC T.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your application form, location map and all other pertinent information. 21 0 iV si irI VFF/ c 0 E REQUEST FOR REZONING COMMENTS Frederick County Engineering Department Attn: Director of Engineering P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 665-5643 The Frederick County Engineering Department is located at 9 North Loudoun St., 2nd Floor of the Hammon Building in Winchester, if you prefer to hand deliver this review. Applicant's name, address and phone number: C. L. Robinson Corp. 560 N. Loudoun St. Y. 0. Box 2138 Winchester, VA 20-604 Name of development and/or description of the request: Request to have 16 acres of land now zoned A-2 to B-3 Location: On U.S. Route 50 West of Winchester at intersection with Va. Route 803 - One-half mile west of Va. Route 37 Engineers Comments: We do not have anv obiection to the proposed rezoning to acconmdate the conGtructin_n_ of a Virginia Department of Transportation office complex and main nance yard We reserve the right to review the site plan submittal and Engineers Signature & Date (NOTICE TO ENGINEERING DEPT.* 1�� AA-0wj�LY:-C-- 4Q41c lqo� Nf ETURN THIS O TO APPLICANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your application form, location map, impact analysis and all other pertinent information. • DEPT. AND DElJLLOi'iM1ENT gpn 400 Radi Tow6rs� Y 4)d 74 -830 95 (� ��• �_--� �/• 11 st r \ L MAR 1994 RECEI`•JED DEPT. OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT t•a r NTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA SECOND HOLF REMl&E:R REAL ESTATE TAX BILL- 1993 TICKET NO.- 25708 PROPERTY I:D.N- 53 A 71 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION- 221.11 ACRIG.£i A A Ykx I O E VALUE R CURB NT YEAR TAXES DUE TAX 1st. HALF —TUNE Sth.- TAX 2nd. HALF —DEC. 5th1923 - Taxes may be paid in advance for second half. ROPINSON, C L P O SOX 2136 WINCHESTER, VA CURRENT L 22604 1 RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS IF YOUR NAME AND/OR ADDRESS IS INCOf�REC'T,,PLEApg MA�E: CH(4NGEB A- RET.PRM THIS iALF TO T%ASUft R. 1 9 9 3 T A X RECEIPT - 2ND H A L F Ticket #:00257880002 COUNTY OF FREDERICF; Date 12/01/93 C. WILLIAM OF;NDOFF, JR Register: JF�M/XA P.O. BOX 225 Trans. # : 25617 WINCHESTER VA 22604 Dept # RE9302 TAX REC. 1993 R.E. Previous Principal P21.11 ACRES 53 A 71 Balance $ 906.51 Principal Eyeing Paid $ 906.51 Penalty $ .00 ROBINSON, C L Interest $ .00 Amount Paid $ 906.51 P O BOX 2138 *Balance -Due $ .00 WINCHESTER, VA 22604 BALANCE DUE INCLUDES PENALTY/INTEREST THRU THE MONTH CKF12+/93733 FRZD A. 1RoBIRSO r ; T , TO % 171-2 C. L. 1-C3Ii4OAT ICZ & COLD a/zsja STCR::GT CORPC,1d-,TICI,T OF .ITI1CL.!j 3TRR HRGIr1IA. _ :; �F9t�l IE9F�' :: X. x�. �(f -3: is�r:i if3! Y-)if•Y�f ??E4'•Y *4.71 070 be Fred A. this l�t day of -?a�, 1.�Tade anda -e_ . t , y `Robins�nand Barrie B. Robinson, his ;vi`_''a, Frank B. Robinson and Blanche Robinson, his f ' ife, and D. Robin ar_d Louise H.•Robinson, his ;;ife,'aIl parties of the first Harry.' :-- part; and The C. L. Robinson Ice cz Cold Story e !'orporation, 'a Corpor^ Lion incor�orated� _ h . _ .. �_. . _w. under the Laws of the St to of 7irginia, p~ rty of the second prtrt. - r Z 1, r r. ' 7'lIT`''SS �'T�:• That the rkZrties of the firs': part, in consider<r Lion of the sum of Tan Dollars- (410.00) and in further consideration of the party of the � Y` , ;s �� ��- ,. cash second Hart ass !in_? the pay of cerfain 1?laebtedness hereinafter rsore fully. set._-.-' : .� r <: .r r., + rty of .the forth do �-rart and convey, :rith general 1:,ar.,:.rty of title, un�o ,he said p^ - - � .: _ •• :-fig ..r i s;-t _ . r -'� 'second its s'zccP:,sor3 or assi�-ns, the follo;:inP- described real and personal t p:�rt, propertyr , ^ors -nar.i cularl described as follo.;�s, to-.rit: • 'of g Parcel One:. All of that, cert�� in tract or parcel Land, containing T.vo :,.�d�l - :, Hun cred & Si1'ty-seven &' One-half (267,) Acres, more or less, jyln? and bein situ to YYY in Frederick County, V ._.inia, about two and one-half ('-L) miles 3est of `•.7inc�hegter;.- on the North side of tre ATorth 7estern Grade, adjoining the lands of C..A. Lupton, H. • -� � _ ' .f . - : .. � + r to . _ Clay DeGranae and others, being the r,.a1ty.-o.f. -rhich,,Dr.. John:S. Lupton, la of Frederick °. II' :Count ?irainia, died and ossessed, and is kno.:m as the Stone roll Orchards, Y .seised - -- - .p _ - - _ :..- .=and being the same proo rty conveyed as item one to Fred A. Robinson, Frank B. Robinson! and Harry �. Ro oinson from S. L.-L_?pton , -.et u�_, -b,.-,seeel -4�. �s� A u ust Is t , I919 , and recorded in the Office of tha Clerk of th Circuit Court of Frederick 1, Unty, Q=_rCginia, P_1 ter/ t _ <_. )A• ' , ;' - '; in Deed Look No. 1--� pale. r,o. w � First Lien: Th j certain Dee? of Tru t to Philip "filliams, Trustee, - f to sec,ire +o• t"n Handley Bo.grd of Trustees, of zinc!,,e-ter, +Tir: inia, the sty of T:•renty- L V • five Thou:.-c-nd Dollars (y?5,000.09) and to Hempst-ad Bull, the sty of T.-renty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.1.0) all Recurad r.�-tably end �rithout pref-rence in the mme Trust, %-+rich Trust bears date Febru. ry 6th, 1°.95, and i3 of record in the afore --aid Cleric's Cffice, In Deed Book ,'o. I5?, pa-e I'o. 5.-6. =' Second Lien: That cer .-in Dee3 of Trust to John L. Steck, and I'. LL. L�r.ch, ' Trustees, ` secureing to +,he Farmers a 1.1prchants National Bank & Trust Company, of rlinchestor, 7ir_~inia, the sm of Twenty-t-;ro Thomcand Dollars ($22,000.00) which Trust 'ossrs date t?ovember 5th, 19?7, ar_d is of record in tl�n ar'oresaid Clerk's Office, in -� Deed Book ?To. 156, ra?'s P'o. 3?3. Said parties of the fir -it port covenant that they have a 7--mod right to convey said property; that the sere is free from all liens and ercumnrar.ces except that the debt herein assumed by the porch—ser, ar"d t.h !,t ' !,may -!ill f ,re�rcr marry nt and defend the title thereto. i 7itness the rollo~in_a si-natures �snd s-als this date a' oove ^rrittan: I IL`VII B. nCBIP?SOIVT. (3 A.L) I FRU I X B . ROB Ir?SORT. (SEIIL) j BL�1ivC.r RCBIPIC�RT. (STnL) ' HJURIRY D. ROBII ON. (ST: L) LOUISD H. "'OBUSON. '"--I QF TII'I''I lTT .^ s C� i COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 October 25, 1994 TO THE APPLICANT(S) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West (Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), and is identified with PIN 53-A-71, in the Back Creek District. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of November 9, 1994. The meeting will be in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia, at 7:15 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, > - �7'-'.777 Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify th the attached correspondence wa ailed to the following on OCTOBER 26, 1994 from a Department of Planning and Delopment, Frederick County, Virginia: JUNIOR LINK 2177 NORTHWESTERNPIKE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603 STEPHEN MAUCK 673 MCDONALD ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 WALTER HAMILTON 1059 BROAD STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 JOHN STEVENS 324 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 MELVIN ARNOLD 239 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 WILLIAM WOYICK ROUTE 6, BOX 115A CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA 22020 BETTY ANDERSON 139 GERONIMO TRAIL WINCHETER, VIRGINIA 22602 EVERETT DOLPHIN 422 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 ROY BLACK 106 ARROWHEAD TRAIL WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 C.L. ROBINSON ICE STORAGE P.O. BOX 2138 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22604 C.L. ROBINSON 560 N. LOUDOUN STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 G&G AUTO RECYCLING P.O. BOX 1652 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22604 G&G AUTO RECYCLING 183 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 GREGORY BISHOP 219 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 STUART M. PERRY 117 LIMESTONE LANE WINCHESTER, VIRGI , 0 22602 Kris C. T1—tr'neyXDeputy4ZWctor Frederick County Dept. of Planning STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK I, RENEE` S. ARLOTTA , a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated OCTOBER 26, 1994 , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 26 day of OCTOBER 21994 My commission expires on AUGUST 31, 1995 NO �RY PUBLIC WINIFRED ASHWOOD t 2255 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VIRIGNIA 22603 R.M. LARRICK 2243 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603 RUSSELL HULVER 101 STONEWALL DRIVE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 CURTIS KELLER 100 STONEWALL DRIVE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 0 Ll i COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 October 5, 1994 TO THE APPLICANT(S) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning_ Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West (Northwestern Pike) at its intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 53-A-71. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of October 12, 1994. C.L. Robinson Corporation has requested that this rezoning be tabled until November. The meeting will be in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia, at 7:15 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify to the attached correspondence w0mailed to the following on OCTOBER 5, 1994 fro�[ie Department of Plannine and elopment, Frederick County, Virginia: ROY BLACK 106 ARROWHEAD TRAIL JUNIOR LINK WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 2177 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603 C.L. ROBINSON ICE STORAGE STEPHEN MAUCK P.O. BOX 2138 673 MCDONALD ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22604 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 WALTER HAMILTON 1059 BROAD STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 JOHN STEVENS 324 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 MELVIN ARNOLD 239 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 WILLIAM WOYICK ROUTE 6, BOX 115A CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA 22020 BETTY ANDERSON 139 GERONIMO TRAIL WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 EVERETT DOLPHIN 422 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK I, RENEE S. ARLOTTA 560 N. L(-'J-!)uTJN STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 G&G AUTO RECYCLING P.O. BOX 1652 WINCHESTER, VIRGINTA 22AnA G&G AUTO RECYCLING 183 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGGINIA 22602 GREGORY BISHOP 219 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 STUART M. PERRY 117 LIMESTONE LANE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 Kri U': Tier , D uty Dir Frederick County Dept. P ning , a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated OCTOBER 5, 1994 has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 5 day of OCTOBER ,1994 . My commission expires on AUGUST 31, 1995 iWINIFRED ASHWOOD 2255 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603 R.M. LARRICK 2243 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603 RUSSELL HULVER 101 STONEWALL DRIVE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 CURTIS KELLER 100 STONEWALL DRIVE WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22602 0 c(&-c's6r, pe-z- • E COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 August 31, 1994 TO THE APPLICANT(S) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West ( Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 53-A-71. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of September 14, 1994. C.L. Robinson Corporation has requested that this rezoning be tabled until October. The meeting will be in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia, at 7:15 p.m. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify tb-t- the attached correspondence w- mailed to the following on August 31, 1994 froohe Department of Planning and eelopment, Frederick County, Virainia: & 1*21 .. 2<15 0 Z-1) W; 3 X-3 .1. 14 t :N 1) & ANN e)'*?*,?; M(:',X)(:)NA1 1) RDAX) WIN01AIESTEER, VA 22 6 0 2 IIAMI I *Y*(:)N, M c:3'Y'1:::V1:::NE,, J01-11\1 V e.) m 22602 mj:j:i V:1: N I 11:1:1 1... VA. 22e)()2 A 2 W:I:i L. W JR & V yz'y' El�vx I I I.. , V 2 A 244 01 ND 1::: F� E.) N 41::: y y y ve.). 2 .. 2602 STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK 4'22 R0t.JNX) Fl. W:I:N(:,I--11:1:,':3'T')::.I:i, VA 22 46 02 X"11 1::C)y 64 115 J. V()� 22602 5 2 X.: th A F- VA 22604 C.L. Robinson Corporation 560 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 & IN , F, 0 WTN(:11--11:.:'3'y'1:-::R' VA 2,'.:? 6 0 4 G&G Recycling 183 Round Hill Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 Kri C. TiE� �ney, DXputy Directqa�_ Frederick County tp t. pf�P�nning 1, Renee' S. Arlotta , a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated - August 31, 1994 , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 31 day of August )1994 My commission expires on August 31, 1995 BISHOP, GREGORY A =9 ROUND HILL RD WINCHESTER. VA 22602 A PERRY, STUART M- IN" 117 LIMESTONE LANE WINCHESTER, VA 22602 1152 1. ASHWOOD, WINFRED R. tL MARY V- WINCHESTER, VA- 22603 12 LARRICK, R, M, & ELVA J� PIKI'..: 2243 NORTHWESTERN WINCHESTER, VA. 22604 530 1 112 RUSSELL F - & RENA E WINCHESIt... V( 22602.... KELLER, CURTIS ELVA I oo STONEWALL DR WINCE m-y-l"R, VA 22603-- 0 0 0 i COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 July 27, 1994 TO THE APPLICANTS) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West ( Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 53-A-71. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of August 10, 1994, at 7:15 p.m., in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify at the attached correspondenc—I mailed to the following on July 27, 1994 the Department of Pl--nincr '-3WRvR1nnment. Frederick County, Virainia:, 1 1.52 A ViLM:1K, ROY J. & DONNA D. LINK JI.INTOW-L 106 AkROWHE.AD TRAIL .-?1.77 NORTHWESTERN PIKE W3:N(:. -MTER., VA. W:1:N(:'1I*:R, VA 22602--- A 211156 ROBINS X, L XCEE t5, COLD P C) BOX MAt-)(:'X, SIT'- . PHEN 1) 1k JOYCE" ANN W:KNM-1r-'S-1*,E:R, VA 67Z MCDONAI 1) ROAD 22604.... WINCMESTIM, VA =3141 HAMILTON, WALTER M;, 10,S"? BROAD STREM-T WXN(:'Hr-:9Tj-'.:RA VA. 22602.... A 2 4: 2 JOHN V. & PAM LA M . p . ROUND HILL ROAD VA 22602 ARNOLD, Mr.-.LVIN LEFF. 52 A 2 4.2 2-39 ROUND :HILL.. RD WTNM-*:'97*C-:Rj VA. 22602 M2 A WDYICK, WXLLXAM W JR & WANDA V 243 Rl' -" IF4(:)X itt"I VA. 220�1 ANDERSON, 'Mi-TTY- ETALS A 244 1--.39 VvF::RONIMO TRAXL WINCHEMTER, VA. DOLPHIN, EVEME-l'T 42.2 RO(.JND HILL ROAD WIN(:'F1E.V3Tr--':R, VA STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK C.L. Robinson Corporation 560 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 A 12 S 4 A & G ALIT(: RX.CYCLING, INC 0 PDX 1.6"52 WXNCHE.*9')*7'r-.R, VA 22604-- G&G Auto Recy1cling 183 Round Hill Road tWinchester, Virginia 22602 152 A 2 P-5 4 BTj:)'Vj0P, rsRMORY A 21.9 ROUND HILL RD W:[N(:.+1E::STER, VA N52 A r-cm-RY, STLJART M. INC.'. iile LIMEMTONE' LANE WINr,HV-:9TC-:R, VA 224602 --- A 2 5 Kris C.(-TZeptfey, Deput r,4-c t or Frederick dounty of Planning I, Renee' S. Arlotta . a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated July 27, 1994 , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 27 day of July My commission expires on August 31, Z, 1995 M MM.14 P F*j7FYP U WBV C 31994 . A 2t52 Ai'-.;I-IW(:)C)X>, 'WINFRE-i'D R. 0.2ARY V. 2200 NORTHWEBTURN PXKE WINCHESTER, VA. 22603- 952 A 12M.3 1 ARRICK, R. M. & ELVA J. 224*3 NORTHWESTERN PXKE.'-: WINCHESTER, VA. 22&04 53P 1 1.2 1--lULVER, RUSSEI.I.I.- F. is. RENA r... 101 STONEWALL DR WXNCHEMTMR, VA. 22&02..- "SASE I I Z KELLER, CURTZG L. & ELVA 100 STONEWALL DR' WINCHESTER, VA. l� , Cps i5 r� -t COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development VGIN, 703 / 665-5651 1738 Fax 703 / 678-0682 May 25, 1994 TO THE APPLICANTS) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning_ Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West ( Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 53-A-71. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of June 8, 1994, at 7:15 p.m., in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify that he attached correspondence was led to the following on May 2jr, 1994 from teDepartment of Planning and Dev pment, Frederick County, Virginia: 52 G & G AUTO RECYCLING, INC P O BOX 1652 WINCHESTER, VA G&G Auto Recycling 183 Round Hill Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 52 ROBINSON. C L ICE 0. COLD P O BOX 2138 WINCHESTER, VA 52 A 253 A 2540 L.ARRICK, R. M. & ELVA J. 2243NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VA. 22604-- 22604-- A 255 22604-- 52 A 254 BISHOP, GREGORY A 219 ROUND H I L.L. Rif WINCHESTER, VA 22602- 52 A 256 PERRY, STUART M. INC. 117 LIMESTONE LA%W WINCHESTER, VA 22602- 52 A 252 ASHWOOD, WINFRED R. & MARY it. 2255 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VA. 22603- STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK 539 1 HUL.VER , RUSSEL.L. F . & RENA E . 101 STONEWALL DR WINCHESTER, VA. .22602- 53B i KELLER, CURTIS L. & ELVA 100 STONEWALL DR WINCHESTER, VA. 22b03- 12. 13 532 1 LINK, JUNIOR L & DOROTHY E 2177 NORTHWESTERN PIKE WINCHESTER, VA 22603- 53E 1 MAUCK, STEPHEN D & JOYCE ANN 673 MCDONALD ROAD WINCHESTER, VA 22602- 538 1 HAMILTON, WALTER M. 1059 BROAD STREET WINCHESVW , VA. 22b02- Kris C. Tiern y,;Deputy Dir Frederick Couty, Dept --of Planning I, Renee S. Arlotta , a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated May 2je, 1994 , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this _ 2f day of May 11994 My commission expires on August 31, 1995 15 16 9 0 52 t 242. STEVENS. JOHN V- & PAMELA M.P. 324 ROUND HILL. ROAD WINCHESTER, VA 22602- 52 A 2420 ARNOLD, MELVIN LEE 239 ROUND HILL RD WINCHESTER. VA- 22602--- 52 A 243 WOYICK, WILLIAM W JR & WANDA V RT 6 BOX ii5A CENTERVILLE, VA. 22020-- 52 A 244 ANDERSON, BuETTY ETALS J39 GERONIMO TRAIL WINCHESTER. VA. 22602-- 52 A 250 DOLPHIN, EVERETT 422 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VA 22602-- 52 A BLACK, ROY J- & DONNA D. 106 ARROWHEAD TRAIL WINCHESTER. VA- 22602-- 0 i COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 April 20, 1994 TO THE APPLICANT(S) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: C.L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Rezoning Application #003-94 to rezone 16 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B3 (Industrial Transition) for the district office of the Winchester division of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This property is located on Route 50 West ( Northwestern Pike) at the intersection with Route 803 (Round Hill Road), in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 53-A-71. This rezoning application will be considered by the Frederick County Planning Commission at their meeting of May 4, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. Any interested parties wishing to attend this meeting may do so. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Director KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 0 This is to certify the attached correspondence mailed to the following on April 20, 1994 fro the Department of Planning and velopment, Frederick County, Virginia: @?jam'. C:, & CY :AtJ•T'C) INC P (7 'BOX I sa X2 WIN(:.1•• iTSTLER, . VA .22604.... G&G Auto Recycl-ing 183 Round Hill Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 1'e(.)LiCr N 180N , 'tw .I». 1r.F- P V'611 ''c«�>(}�4 » ;:j:� :E<;1:;71•�ICJF�', 'G,Fah:G?C)�iY. A WVA 22602.... A 1"'kia�FkY , ; 'i'IJAFk T M INC' I.:ANF: VA d1f:yM1WL7C)D. WINF'RE-D 'F<. & MAFkY V. 'NC)Ft�'t-1Wr.Ct t'E:F' N STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK A ?:`!iR4b 2124�l N0F:'i�lIWF6"#'i:fiiRNki:l'��:1:1{kiVA .l. WTNC:h•1)=:STE:R., VA., 1••11lI.,.VV-.R, I% REENA J.0:(. (i3•iTWEI:WAL.J...:DR W:I:NC�i EK.131'EIR, VAw KE::1»t1..:C:)Fk, C:.t:1Fb'T'-X8 3)H DR WTN(:,'1-M*8T1MR., 'VA 1...:I:NK, . 1tJNICJFk .L.. & ,:D0RC)'T'i»1Y F 21*?7 'N()Ca i;HIW� 43 itGi Faid FI KF� W:CN.MI .."3TE.'k, VA !"i,3B :L MAtJC;K,-9TF..F+4L-:N .D '& .lt:)YC;Ci: ANN 673 MC.'DONAL D ;RDAD W:I:N01"1r-"8 ?E',R., VA 1•1AMIL»T.(:IN, WAL..71M, M. .'i.(}Eiji' 'BROAD `ll'!:i'E'MT WIN(;HEMTER, 'VA. - __ Kri T' r e , Deput ector Fred rick Cou y De of Planning 1: 4 I J Renee S. Arlotta , a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director, for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated April 20, 1994 , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 20 day of April ,1994 My commission expires on August 31, 1995 0 STEVENS, Joi-IN v. & F-AMELA 52 A 242 H. P. 324 ROUND HILL.. ROAD WINCHESTER, VA .22602- ARNOLD, MELVIN LEE 52 A 2420 239 ROUND HILL RD WINCHESTER, VA. 22602--- WOYICK, WILLIAM W JR 52 A 243 & WANDA V RT 6 Box 115A CENTERVILLE, VA_ 22020- ANDERSON, BETTY ETALS 52 A 244 '39 GERONIMO TRAIL WINCHESTER, VA. 22602-- 52 A 250 DOLPHIN, EVERETT 422 ROUND HILL ROAD WINCHESTER, VA 224602- 5- 2 A 51 BLACK, ROY J. & DONNA D_ 106 ARROWHEAD TRAIL WINCHESTER, VA. 22602- 0 r L C ORfLIOAIM v,'J COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Planner H 1A0 RE: VDOT/Round Hill Community Meeting Summary DATE: July 15, 1994 This memorandum includes a summary of the above referenced meeting held on Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at 2:00 p.m., on the 16 acre site that is proposed to be rezoned from RA to B-3. The purpose of this meeting was to allow representatives of VDOT to provide information to interested residents in the Round Hill area. MEETING SUMMARY Mr. William H. Bushman, VDOT Resident Engineer, presented a preliminary site plan for the site. This plan provided a layout of the proposed buildings, uses, access roads, drainfields, and environmentally sensitive areas. After this presentation, Mr. Bushman asked the residents for input, comments, or concerns regarding this proposal. The following provides a list of questions that were asked by the residents, and answered by Mr. Bushman and Mr. Copp of VDOT, Back Creek District Supervisor Jim Longerbeam, and Kris Tierney of the Planning Department: 1) Residents asked where the drainfields would be located on this site. VDOT stated that their soil scientist would identify the most appropriate area; however, they believed that it would be on the eastern portion of the site. 2) Residents expressed concerns with existing sink holes on site and the potential for ground water contamination resulting from chemical and storm water runoff. VDOT stated that storm water infiltration is not permitted into sink holes based on state requirements. Therefore, certain sink holes would be filled in, and storm water would be diverted from these areas in compliance with best management practices. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 • Page -2- Tierney Memo July 15, 1994 3) Residents wanted to know how vehicles would enter and exit this site. VDOT stated that the primary ingress and egress would be off of Northwestern Pike (Route 50 West). However, VDOT trucks that presently serve the Round Hill area would still utilize Round Hill Road (Route 803). 4) Residents wanted to know what the remaining portion of the property would be used for. VDOT stated that the remaining property to the west would serve as a buffer between the VDOT complex and the existing residences. 5) Residents asked why VDOT had to leave its existing site located in the City of Winchester. VDOT stated that access to the existing site, as well as access within the site was limited. VDOT also stated that recent environmental control requirements could be addressed better on a new site than on the existing site. 6) Residents asked what the hours of operation would be. VDOT stated that they would operate between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. most of the time. During the summer, they would operate between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During inclement weather, they could potentially operate 24 hours a day. Residents expressed concern with the potential for 24 hour operations. 7) Residents wanted to know how close the buildings would be to the adjoining residence on the east side, and what type of screening would be provided. VDOT stated that the closest building would be approximately 250 feet from the property line. Kris Tierney explained about the various buffer and screening requirements depicted in the Zoning Ordinance. 8) Residents wanted VDOT to explain why this particular site was important. VDOT explained that the centralized location was extremely important from an operational standpoint. In times of inclement weather, VDOT trucks can only travel between 15-20 mph; therefore, snow removal and loading of materials and equipment becomes essential. 10 Page -3- Tierney Memo July 15, 1994 9) Residents wanted to know if the geological report from this site was available for review. VDOT stated that it had not been provided to them, but they would make it available to the Planning Department as soon as it was received. VDOT estimated this time frame to be about 60 days. 10) Residents stated that Frederick County should not proceed with the rezoning application until the results of this report were submitted. The residents felt that VDOT would not locate at this site if the geological report stated that the site conditions were undesirable for development. Jim Longerbeam and Kris Tierney explained that there was an active rezoning application which required action by the Board of Supervisors. Therefore, the Board would have to entertain the application in some fashion. 11) Residents asked if VDOT would be willing to post Round Hill Road (Route 803) as a No Through Truck Traffic road segment. Kris Tierney explained that you could not deny property owners access to a road that their business was located on. Kris also explained that traffic would not exit Northwestern Pike at Round Hill Road unless there was business involved along that road. 12) Residents asked about the proffer statement provided by the Robinsons. Kris Tierney explained what a proffer was, and stated that he did not feel comfortable with a one part of the proffer which states that the land will revert back to RA if it is rezoned and VDOT decides not to locate there. Kris felt that another rezoning would have to occur to accomplish this. Kris also explained the purpose of the Frederick County Impact Model and said that an impact statement would be made available to any interested persons. Jesse Richardson, legal representative of the group, asked if citizens would have an opportunity to discuss any questions regarding the proffer statement or impact statement with staff prior to the August 10, 1994 Board of Supervisor meeting. Kris Tierney encouraged anybody with questions to contact the Planning Department. The residents of Round Hill asked that any future meetings regarding this issue be held in the evening to allow more participation. All parties agreed, and the meeting ended. 0 COUNTY of FRE:DERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 065-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Ms. Suzanne Faught Environmental Spec. Virginia Department of Transportation P. O. Box 2249 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 RE: Comments on Proposed VDOT Headquarters Dear Ms. Faught: I am writing on behalf of John R. Riley, Jr., Frederick County Administrator, in response to your letter of June 22, 1994 requesting comments on the proposed location of the VDOT, Winchester Area Headquarters. Your letter poses several questions. I will respond to them in order. 1) Please comment on any organized opposition to this proposed project? There is opposition to the project, as there is to most any proposal of this nature. Whether or not you would consider it "organized opposition" is a matter of opinion. What opposition we have seen comes primarily from residents living within the general area of the proposed project. The objections seem to be that of possible visual, traffic, and environmental impacts. There has also been concern expressed over the precedent that might be set should the rezoning be approved, and what this might mean for the future of the Round Hill Community. 2) Will the project disrupt a community or its planned development? This is a very subjective question. Certainly those opposed to the project feel that it will disrupt their community. At this point the County does not have a "plan" specific to the future development of the Round Hill Community. Our County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensive industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Hill, nor does it rule out the possibility for some development of this type. 3a) Is the project consistent with community goals such as proposed land use? If I understand your question, the answer would be similar to that of question #2. There is currently no land use plan or established goals specific to the Round Hill Community other than some mention in the County's Comprehensive Plan which calls for "increased road improvements and the provision of public water and sewer." O North l.otidoun Su-cct P.O. Boy 001 Winchester, VA 22001 Winchester, VA 22604 b) What is the existing and proposed zonings for this area? The current zoning for the ap rcel being considered is Rural Areas (RA). The zoning requested in conjunction with VDOT's proposal is Industrial Transition (B-3) with voluntary limits proposed that would limit the use of the property to offices and storage facilities for building construction contractors and special trade contractors, general business offices, and business, directional, and entrance signs. The property surrounding the site is all zoned RA and is being used for residences, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, and some vacant land. c) Will the proposed project be compatible with your County planning? This is a question which the County is in the process of attempting to answering through the rezoning application and subsequent public hearing process. Ultimately, it will be up to the County Board of Supervisors to decide whether or not the proposal conforms to County plans. 4) Are there any agricultural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries? No. S) Has the project been included in any County historical research? I don't understand your question. If you mean has the ap rcel or surrounding area been the subject of historic research, the entire County has been surveyed for historic structures and the information is recorded in a three volume report available through our Planning Office or the Handley Library in Winchester 6) Is the proposed project endorsed by the Board of Supervisors? The Board has not made a decision on the pending application for B-3 zoning. The application went before the Board on June 8, 1994, at which time the application and public hearing was tabled until the Board meeting of August 10, 1994. I hope you find these answers satisfactory. If you have any additional questions or would like clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ✓jam Kris U. erney, C Deputy Planning Director COMMONWEALTH of VIRC-jINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P. 0. BOX 2249 DAVID R. GEHR STAUNTON, 24402-2249 COMMISSIONER June 22, 1994 R. L. MOORE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR TELE(703)332-9075 FAX (703) 332-9179 Winchester Area Headquarters -new location Capital Outlay Project -Frederick County Mr. John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator 9 Court Square Winchester, Virginia 22601 Dear Mr. Riley: The Virginia Department of Transportation is proposing to purchase a parcel of land just west of Winchester in Frederick County on which to relocate the Winchester Area Headquarters. We are evaluating the environmental impacts that may result from this purchase and would appreciate your comments. The proposed site is located on Route 50 approximately 1 1/2 miles west of the West Corporate Limits of Winchester and also has frontage on Route 803 (see attached maps). The parcel is consists of approximately 16 acres of primarily uplands with a number of rock outcroppings. Abrams Creek flows adjacent to a portion of the southern property boundary between Route 803 and the proposed site. A portion of the palustrine emergent wetland associated with Abrams Creek (shown on the National Wetland Inventory Map) is located in the southwest corner of the proposed purchase. It will not be impacted by the development of the site for the area headquarters and will be delineated and identified in the Environmental Impact Report. To assist us in our evaluation, please comment on the following: 1) Please commment on any organized public opposition to this proposed project? 2) Will the project disrupt a community or its planned development? 3) Is the project consistent with community goals such as proposed land use? What are the existing and proposed zonings for this area? Will the proposed project be compatible with your county planning? 4) Are there any agricultural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries? 5) Has the project been included in any county historical research? 6) Is the proposed project endorsed by the Board of Supervisors? We welcome any other comments you wish to make on this project. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY • i Mr. John R. Riley, Jr. Winchester Area Headquarters June 22, 1994 Page 2 A similar letter is being sent to the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission. We would appreciate receiving a response from you by July 22, 1994. Sncerely, Su nne IcgLA-k�nvironmental Spec. (703) 332-9177 7 1 0 pan -v- - b6t I + 700 c� 2 -_ \, • r, 771 69J 689 �r ML O► V 703 is ° _ 606 6, � V � 70I ® i 671 ,�Q. 0 26 693 03 74 24 . I J .• 1382 6Sa ti r �v a : i� ,e 67, y� Q`� ° t•. So" 2 Q/ 739 671 600 071 q // • , I 73,) W1� IYt669 �C �• 869� �9 > f + 687 I / 676 / / / 671 op , 670. i-7S2 BBa • 799 �• + y 4 t ' 01 681 gOg ° / 1di ' 8 • 730 \�-------- t2 Gas G. �~ ro 71S ° ; 739 p ` 684 rJ �y 2r--90� e� i a am fist i 271 . 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Wincheilaril. l` 1 �C`Y` Jam• °�� I•l ►7= e-•1_. wW rJ :1 0 � /•" . , � to _ �"_ atlir Towers _ e \-6 • / r' i �� - •� TRaa�diid •I. _ :ILA,•\ r I �i •L•`� 778,4 M\k / 11 :, �v/ r • f '/%\ •. l n ' :if •� :': „ Ti t •j aA b 41 ` :hill crest • 1.c _ Woos . �. •;� �• _ �ri ( / High Bch '� •• •� • r.° 16 j�: a �. o yj M /V % Old Tdwn 5pxing 1 Wootl Ceml-7141/ g _ ,j' -;/ •� _ - • ���� Pry(.' � � r I � �' �i 8 �� - Al 2 a ' I8/ 1. o .4Pmng _ • // di wer oo?HandRwi, High Sch VDOT-Winchester Area Headquarters Capital Outlay Project \\CN i Purchase of New Site for H.Q. �;�• Figure 1 Winchester Quad r '• '�• _vv 9M,736 C0 COUNTY cat FRI:DERICK Department of Planning and Development •w�I�< 703 / 665-5651 I7JP Fax 703 / 678-0682 April 27, 1994 William Bushman, Resident Engineer Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 278 Edinburg, Virginia 22824 Dear Bill: Please find attached a copy of the staff comments for the C.L. Robinson rezoning application. As you can see, the staff recommendation at this point is for denial of the application. This recommendation is due primarily to the staff belief that it is important that we get proffers limiting the potential use of the property. Ideally, I would suggest we limit the use as much as possible without hindering the normal VDOT operations at a typical District Office. Of course this is up to the applicant and VDOT to decide, however, I do anticipate some concern relating to traffic and appearance on the part of neighboring property owners as well as some concern on the part of the County over what could potentially end up on the site. The narrower the potential uses of the property, the less there is to object to and the easier it is for the County to approve the rezoning. Up till now, C. L. Robinson has been reluctant to proffer specific uses. I believe this is in part due to their uncertainty as to what VDOT is comfortable with. I am writing to you in an effort to try and resolve this issue as much as possible prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing. As I see it, the uses which would be essential to VDOT's operation would be: • Offices and storage facilities for building construction contractors and special trade contractors • Business signs • Directional signs • Building entrance signs Other uses which would I believe would be acceptable from the County's perspective might be: • Veterinary services • Landscape and horticultural services • Miscellaneous repair services 9 Not -Ili I.otid tin Street 1,A). 11o\ 00i Winchcslcr. VGA 22601 Winclicstcr, VA 22604 There may be other uses which the applicant or VDOT wish to leave in, however these appear to be the only headings necessary in order for VDOT to locate and operate from this site. By copy of this letter I am notifying C. L. Robinson of this list. It would be preferable for VDOT, the applicant, and the staff to come to a consensus on the uses requested prior to the meeting and for the applicant to proffer out other uses. I would appreciate it if you would let me know as soon as possible if you see a problem with this list, from VDOT's perspective, in terms of limiting your future use of the property. If not, it is my hope that C.L. Robinson will feel comfortable in submitting such a proffer. Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Kris C. Tierney, AICP Deputy Planning Director cc: Mr. Eddie Robinson, President, C.L. Robinson Corp. Mr. James Longerbeam, Back Creek District Supervisor C. L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Post Office Box 2138 Winchester, Virginia 22601 703/662 - 3869 2^34� % 994 �001. October 3, 1994 Mr. Kris Tiernev Frederick County Planning Dept. 9 N. Loudoun St. Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Kris, It has been brought to my attention that the review of VDOT's Environmental Impact Report on the land they propose to buy from C. L. Robinson Corp. by the necessary State agencies will not be completed in time for the October meeting of the Board of Supervisors. I therefore request that the continuation of the public hearing on rezoning the land involved be postponed until the November meeting. At that time we should have more information on the progress of the review by the State agencies. Please let me know the decision on this matter in order to be able to plan accordingly. With best regards I am Sincerely, C. L. ROBINSON CORPORATION Delmer Robinson, Jr. Chairman of the Board DRjr/brs 0 0 Is CITY OF WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 703-667-1815 September 16, 1994 Ms. Ellie Irons Virginia Department Environmental Quality Division of Intergovernmental Coordination Office of Environmental Impact Review 629 East Main Street, Sixth Floor - Room 653 Richmond, VA 23219 RE: Project 94 - 088S Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase Dear Ms. Irons: I am responding to the Phase I Environmental Review Request that you sent on August 16, 1994 for the above project in Frederick County. The City of Winchester understands the need for a larger, more accessible VDOT headquarters location and the desire to be located in an area served by the Department. The proposed site appears to meet the needs and desires indicated in the Phase I report. Winchester elected to not comment on the pending rezoning of the County land, leaving this decision to Frederick County. While the City can provide public water to site, the report indicates that a well will be used as a source. One issue of interest to the City relates to the concerns expressed by adjacent property owners at the subject as to the what kind of use would replace the headquarters if it were to ever move out (SEE PAGE 3, 5th PARAGRAPH). The City would be interested in knowing more about how the existing City site will be disposed of and what measures will be taken to certify that no contamination occurred on the site (or that proper measures have been taken to remedy the situation if contamination did occur). The existing headquarters site is located in an area of mixed zoning and landuse. While we are not aware of any complaints from nearby residences, it is important that the vacated site not have a blighting influence on the surrounding area. Likewise, we would want to know that the site could be readily adapted for an economically viable reuse compatible with adjacent nonresidential uses. I have spoken with Bill Bushman about reuse of the site and he has indicated that it will probably be disposed of through VDOT's right-of-way division. We hope that the property will not sit unused and subject to vandalism for any extended period of time. "THE APPLE CAPITAL" 0 • One specific portion of the report appears to be misleading. On PAGE 3, 3rd PARAGRAPH, the third sentence references a 0.5 acre parcel deemed to be too expensive at $10,000. I have confirmed with Mr. Bushman that this was the parcel at the corner of Commerce and S. Loudoun Street which according to the City Assessor is 0.75 acres and has a land assessment of $163,400. Further, it was transferred in June 1991 for $125,00. Ten thousand dollars would have been a steal. The final general comment we have pertains to the impacts on Abrams Creek as noted under Section V Impacts on Environment (SEE PAGE 11, 4th PARAGRAPH. The second paragraph reads... "Additionally, stormwater runoff could potentially become contaminated by either accidental spills of chemicals or by greases, oils, salts or chemicals deposited on the site as a result of normal usage of an area headquarters." Please note that Abrams Creek runs west to east through the geographically central portion of the City including numerous stretches of residential land. An extensive network of open space trails and natural areas are proposed along Abrams Creek through the 300 acre Meadow Branch development. Also, Abrams Creek flows along the edge of the City's largest park and Shenandoah University. Please contact me at (703) 667-1815 Ext. 415 if you have any regarding the comments contained in this response. Thank referring the document to the City of Winchester for comment. Sincerely: ---X4 -'r Timothy A. Director of Bill Bushman, VDOT Resident Engineer Robert Watkins, Frederick Co.- Dkr. of Planning & Development OFFICERS Joy B. Shull Chairman W. William Ortts Vice Chairmen Staige F. Miller Treasurer Walter M. Duncan Secretary Thomas J. Chriebffet. AICP Executive Direior COMMISSIONERS January. 1994 CLARKE COUNTY James E. Clark, III A. R. 'Pete' Dunning. Jr. *David L Ash FREDERICK COUNTY Richard G. Dick *John R. Riley, Jr. Robert M. Sager W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Robert W. Watkins PAGE COUNTY *Nora Belk Comer Ronald W. Good Allen Louderback 0 0 .orb ,Fairfax Ptanning �t5trtct C0MMt!5!5t011 "Serving local governments of the northern Shenandoah Valley. " 103 East Sixth Street Front Royal, Virginia 22630-3499 Telephone (703) 636-8800 July 5, 1994 Ms. Suzanne S. Faught Environmental Specialist Department of Transportation P. O. Box 2249 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 Re: Winchester Area Headquarters - Frederick County - Capital Outlay Project Dear Ms. Faught: In accordance with your request, we have reviewed the above -captioned project in Frederick County. There has been some opposition to this project during the re -zoning process on the part of neighboring residents; they are mainly concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. Other concerns are the environmental consequences of the proposed facility being established there, and additional traffic. SHENANDOAH COUNTY Residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project would feel that it Gordo John D. Cutup. would disrupt their community, which is designated as a rural community center •W. Vrdtiam ornut in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. D. William Pence WARREN COUNTY I must refer y Staige F. Mfillillerer ou to Frederick County Department of Planning and Development Mary Anne to determine whether this project is consistent with their community goals; it is FRONT ROYAL Part of a pending rezoning request. They can also let you know if there are any John W. Goad agricultural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries, and whether •waher M. Duncan Dr. chat Norris. ID it Y it has been included in an count historical research. LURAY *Lowell B. Baughan Sincerely, William P. Menefee MIDDIETOWN •Gknny H. Moats STEPHENS crrY Robert E. Kinsley, J . 'Joy B. Shull / Associate Director WWCBF33'I'Flt � ,Bdwm C. �y cc: Kris Tierney David C. Thompson Frederick County Timothy A. Youmsm 6/3/2 - LN *Executive Committee 01 �al 4e PLEASE, RECYCLE. 0 �;�, &L li, C. L. ROBINSON CORPORATION M?l Post Office Box 2138 Winchester, Virginia 22601 703/662 - 3869 April 20, 1994 Mr. Kris Tierney Frederick County Planning Dept. 9 N. Loudoun St. Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Mr. Tierney, APPLES I am aware of your concern that if the rezoning request of the C. L. Robinson Corporation property on Route 50 West is approved, and subsequently VDOT does not purchase the property, the County would have B-3 zoning in an inappropriate area. Let me assure you that C. L. Robinson Corporation does not wish to have B-3 zoning in that area unless it is required for the use that VDOT makes of it. If, for any reason, VDOT backs out of the agreed upon arrangement, C. L. Robinson has no desire to have the property designated B-3. We would request that it be returned to the current zoning category. If it is possible to make the proposed zoning contingent upon VDOT's purchase of the property we would be agreeable to accepting those terms. I feel confident that VDOT is going to purchase the property. We have had no indication to the contrary. However, to cover any possible situation that may arise we agree that the property would revert to the current zoning by whatever procedure best accomplishes it. Thank you for the help you are giving us with this application. Yours sincerely, C. L. ROBINSON CORP RATION Delmer Robinson, Jr. Chairman of Board DR j r/brs ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF ROUND HILL COMMUNITY. AS YOU ARE AWARE THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS TO RELOCA TA TE THEIR REGIONAL OPPERATIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY. MANY OF US ARE OPPOSED TO THE RE- ZONING OF LAND TO PERMIT THIS INDUSTRIAL TYPE USE! THIS WOULD SET A HARMFUL PRECEDENT FOR OTHER SUCH INDUSTRY IN OUR COMMUNITY WHICH IS CONTRADICTORY TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THERE ARE INDUSTRIAL PARKS NEARBY BETTER SUITED FOR VDOT. INDUSTRIAL SITES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED IN RURAL COMMUNITY CENTERS ACCORDING TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. A TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN INDUSTRIAL TRAFFIC THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY RESULTING IN MORE DANGER TO PLAYING CHILDREN, BICYCLERS, JOGGERS AND PEDESTRIANS. AN OBVIOUS INCREASE IN NOISE AND AIR POLUTION WOULD BE HARMFUL TO OUR COMMUNITY. INEVITABLE WIDENING OF RT 803 (ROUND HILL RD) WITH LOSS OF OUR RESIDENTS PROPERTY. PROPERTY VALUES NEAREST THE SITE WILL DROP DRAMATICALLY. DE!, ?'RUCTION OF WETLANDS AT WALNUT GROVE AND CONTAMINATION OF GRL-7UND WATER BY SALT AND CHEMICAL STORAGE DUMPS. OUR OWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE REZONING BUT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED IT FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED, THEW F; ADDITION TO SIGNING A PETITION YOU MUST CALL OR WRITE ALL SUPERVISORS AND ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVELY SET FOR JUNE 8 TH. PLEASE RESPOND AND HELP US SAVE OUR COMMUNITY! Other enclosures include: excerpts from an environmental & plan- ning impact. study, Fred. Co. planning dept. evaluation, photos of VDOT present location, LIST OF SUPERVISORS. Please contact the planning department or Pam & John Stevens at 667-4 527, Sarah Pl uml y 665-1853 or Tim A Helen Hodges at 662 -5438 for more information. Tko'� Cad\ COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA Board of Supervisors Richard G. Dick - Chairman 1400 Millwood Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Office: 662-1287 Home: 722-6221 Fax: 667-7718 Term: 1/1/92 - 12/31/95 W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Shawnee District 111 Mulberry Circle Stephens City, VA 22655 Office: 667-1500 Home: 869-2963 Fax: 667-2045 Term: 1/1/94 - 12/31/97 - Vice Chairman and Supervisor for James L. Longerbeam - Back Creek District 318 Longview Lane Winchester, VA 22602 Office: 662-0400 Home: 667-6971 Fax: 667-5110 Term: 1/1/92 - 12/31/95 Robert M. Sager - Opequon District 120 Harmon Place P. O. Box 1090 Stephens City, VA 22655 Office: (703)830-1970 Home: 869-3664 Fax: (703)830-0791 Term: 1/1/92 - 12/31/95 Jimmie K. Ellington - Gainesboro District 166 Woodside Drive Winchester, VA 22603 Home: 667-7688 Term: 1/1/94 - 12/31/94 Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Stonewall District 2897 Martinsburg Pike Stephenson, VA 22656 Home: 667-3497 or 662-4004 No Fax Number Term: 1/1/94 - 12/31/97 s �. L. ROBINSON CORP. o Rezone 16.00 Acres From RA (Rural Areas) To B3 (Industrial Transition) PROPOSED USE: The district office of the Winchester Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation Location: The property is located west of the Urban Development Area in the southwest quadrant of the Route 50, Route 803 intersection. The property is within the Round Hill Community Center and is part of a 200 plus acre parcel owned by the C.L. Robinson Corporation, the bulk of which lies north of Route 50. This area does not meet the description of a typical B-3 location nor does B-3 zoning fit with the intended character of a Rural Community Center. The location does, however, seem a logical choice for the proposed VDOT headquarters. Site Suitability: The parcel has some significant topography, consisting of rolling terrain with a low area at the southwest corner near Route 803. A portion of the low area (roughly one half acre) was under water on Tuesday, April 19, when staff visited the site. This area may constitute a wetlands and will need to be taken into consideration at the site design stage. Potential Imoacts: An increase in traffic would be expected as a result of the proposed rezoning. The amount of traffic generated would be dependant upon the ultimate use of the property. The applicant has stated the intended use of the site would be a district office for VOOT, (see letter enclosed dated April 20, 1994). Despite this letter, the staff is still somewhat uncomfortable because no proffers have been submitted and, therefore, nothing would preclude other B-3 uses of the site. Even if VDOT goes through with their intended purchase, there is no guarantee that they will locate at this site or not abandon the site at some point in the future. Some impact on ground water and runoff from the site would be expected given the scale of the proposed use. Efforts would need to be taken to minimize the potential negative visual impacts of the proposed us Sbuffering would be required by the Zoning Ordinance.%Theo;:neral area presently contains two businesses which dt easily lend themselves to a pleasant appearance. The addition of numerous pieces of heavy equipment on this site, which are visible from the road or adjoining properties, would not improve the situation. Conclusion: Staff feels that all the above comments could be addressed. However, though the site seems to be a reasonable location for the VDOT facilities, without proffers limiting the use of the property to such, there is no guarantee that some other B-3 use would not ultimately locate on the site. Many of these uses would be contradictory to stated policies of the Comprehensive Plan concerning areas outside the Urban Development Area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 5/4/94 PC MEETING• Given the lack of assurances concerning future use of the property, staff recommends denial of the request. nvironmental & planning Impacts for • �L R A; 1- Feb o tnsort orporatton ruar.7 74 Traffic ImDdcts - This site lies on the south side of the U.S. Route 50 and north VA."Route ( 803 intersection. It is bounded by remaining land of C. L. Robinson on the west and two single family residences to the east. This development will impact traffic patterns in the area. If the site were developed as residential, the current zoning would allow 3 lots and generate 30 trips per day. The proposed industrial zoning would, of course, generate far more traffic. Using the ITE Trip Generation rate for General Light Industrial (Code per acre of developed land, if fully developed as any 830 -per day could be generated. It is assumed that VDOT has the capabi ity o mi ga e any an a such traffic impacts. Drainage Facility Imvacts The development of industrial in lieu of agricultural will increase run off. It is recommended that either suitable green space be allowed to reduce run off amounts or that the increased run off peaks be reduced prior to discharge from the site. In view of the above, storm water detention calculations will be presented with final design which show no adverse impacts created by the imposition of this increase storm water on the existing downstream water course. Storm water detention structures will be designed to limit post - development flows to pre -development levels in accordance with state and county regulations. Also, at the time of site plan approval, suitable analysis of run off quality impacts will be performed, so as to mitigate a portion of the impact created by industrial development of the site. A VPDES stormwater discharge pg=it may be required for the proposed facility. A special plan for handli g chemicals and salts used in road maintenanc�t shall be devised to mitigate im acts on ground ro nu d-an surface water resources and on air quality. Environmental Imvacts There will be certain minor negative im acts due to the. construction activity including run off o sediment, noise and traffic movements These are to be minimized by proper compliance with local and state laws for environmental protection. A minor increase in run off quantity and a decrease in quality is probable from this development. The effects on the down -stream properties and stream should be minimal and in accordance with local and state regulations. One hundred foot stream side buffer will be retained bordering the Swale which runs through the south corner of the site, and will provide ample protection to the streams. In addition, detention ponds will be provided to mitigate undesirable impacts. There is no known loss of irretrievable resources involved with this project. There are no known endangered species of fauna, flora or wildlife which will be effected by this project. Ground water and air quality should be unaffected. A minor impact of a negative nature is associated with lighting for security and business use. These should be closely controlled during site planning to minimize the adverse impacts on any residential structures and impacts on the traveling public. Fiscal Im acts State use of this tract will remove 16 acres of taxable land from the Frederick County Land Records but will allow improved response to county road systems resulting in improved service to the citizens of Frederick County. F, - `L i3•" 0��2 � m\s L • � O F ` O y k it er 107 74' P A s : 581°37' Ze" E O, cn Q. � r l6. 004 A C R E 5 OVf RMEAO /OWlR LIME S "T -7 I J 00 r oR000seO ORAIuri 2yo oNtl e , re , 00 ob O r*" f: 720veery ro 3E ZEZ041E0 Ce0.H le,o r0 g9 v+�� �4E J� a• `0�40 n fC ..� �41 .SS •00 A\/6�.Ly0'00, r per- .r i ♦ S � i f. 1 rs WELL. 574.6'S4'32"w ,rsHouSE \ = S 41*07' 17"w OZ j CUZVE HO. 0-ELTA - 38*05'08" 44'S9'OZ RADIUS : 600 00' 686 ZO' S 09° ZZ53 W ARC- 378.83 538 75' i7 OZ' �E TAHGEMT Z07.10' Z844 17 CHORD SG7*73'58"W 584'41.ol"vN 30)1 53' SZ5 OZ' MIHOR RURAL 5U6171VI57I0H OF A P09TIOH OF THE LAMP OFjjOF G.L. R0B1 H50H WE'00LO STORAGE CORP(H. � BACK CZEEK DISTRICT FREDERICK COUHTi, 4iRrIHIA SCALE I" = Zoo, GATE FEtiRUARY ZZ, 1�74 EEDENS r GREEN WAY INC. "° «''�� \� 770 8 ice+ Lan1a., , Bru a Effer s ,L I P.es dent 03 562 4185 yo SURVEYING — DESIGNING — PLANNING %"' 4 ,1L� RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION SHEET 3 of 3 L �> �y WE, THE UNDERSIGNED ARE OPPOSED TO THE REZONING APPLICATION #003-94 TO REZONE 16 ACRES FORM RA (RURAL AREAS) TO B3 (INDUS- TRIAL TRANSITION) FOR THE DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE WINCHESTER DIVISION OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON ROUTE 50 WEST (NORTHWESTERN PIKE AT THE INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 803 (ROUND HILL ROAD), IN THE BACK CREEK DISTRICT, IDENTIFIED AS PIN 53-A-71. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE COMMENTS G6 2--17111 3. 4. 5. 6. �C�J�o O '3✓o���r � �� &&7 - Z 7 y 7 8. 9. lea Cc(�1-005� � �t V: MS, 32#1?oq jall�ii A( 6C7 � / r 4. �- 5. 6. �� / — 7. �� aJcL. � " LJU)" a 6 7�-L 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. � 1. LZ 6 z 74cf Rec-rnd 4,1l R0 �� 7 SrZ4- L Z JL Q Z 1D7 0 .{ � � c rJ �b �loES gyµ (jo�.r�A �i � � l � D I�ti'r►c v� 9. z Z` 03 �d (n/inc 10. Lec v�,f �Ci/ Kew n Q y/ 'j 11. 12. 14. 15. LAL /n.5S-., / O_ -dew 700 - lot"'� GGS 565/ WE, THE UNDERSIGNED ARE OPPOSED TO THE REZONING APPLICATION #003-94 TO REZONE 16 ACRES FORM RA (RURAL AREAS) TO 63 (INDUS- TRIAL TRANSITION) FOR THE DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE WINCHESTER DIVISION OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON ROUTE 50 WEST (NORTHWESTERN PIKE AT THE INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 803 (ROUND HILL ROAD), IN THE BACK CREEK DISTRICT, IDENTIFIED AS PIN 53-A-71. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE COMMENTS / 2 4. 5. 6. -�� 10. i 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 17. /00 6 KouAvd /i )- %S� 18. l 19. q - 20. 6 16 21.�5y,�, 22. a laoeat�" /D .fix // ,Pad 23. A,, 24. piatq L8'`lrc( tell. ACTION ,. AB To: I ietne�.g Date From: eV�nGt ❑ FOR YOUR COMMENTS ❑ FOR YOUR APPROVAL ❑ TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ❑ CALL ME ❑ SEE ME ❑ REPLY & SEND ME COPY ❑rF R YOUR INFORMATION ❑ NOTE & RETURN ❑ NOTE & FILE ❑ FOR YOUR SIGNATURE COMMENTS: Form OA-4 n Copyright 1969, 1970 Laurel Office Aids, Inc., Bronxville, N.Y. Y;� • • COPY TO: _._.RGD_ WHS _CWO _RMS _JKE JLL _STAFF COPY PETITION �' ,� - c� �/ DATE: ORIGINAL: FILE WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM THE AREA OF FREDERICK COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. ROUTE 50 AND VIRGINIA STATE ROAD 803 HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE REQUEST OF THE C. L. ROBINSON CORP. TO HAVE 16 ACRES OF LAND BETWEEN THESE TWO ROADS REZONED FROM RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT TO B-3 FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS LAND BEING USED FOR THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ALL OTHER ALLOWED USES IN THE B-3 ZONE EXCEPT THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY NECESSARY FOR VDOT TO OPERATE HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. IT IS OUR OPINION THAT VDOT WILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND THAT THIS IS AN APPROPRIATE USE FOR THIS LAND. NAME: (�jca ,�, . ADDRESS: ays5l� Ll/-?� �d j -cp • aoZ loo � NAME: �A -bL,jC,kl-. ADDRESS : ;;� y5H wff0cl NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME::c{�b��i� ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: 2 o IVoZw-eS� 2ni� /LL�.' / flAME: , ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: �p Zi�L 'C/,W SiTv�, p; l� e 7-z' NAME: ADDRESS: b. ADDRNAME:ESS- _� y �^ � � UeI NAME: fI�IICIGI U:�bJ / ADDRESS: l(A 6Ck "f(4vT_, �t`1r�C/��Yit/. •��(c0�3 ADDRESS: ka.ro�/(j/� , ))C%Gj�Z1� Lii no0/1d 1`7 /( --I" NAME-p q p ✓A l�(G>1 jW ADDRESS- - `UA- a, oNti u 1 PETITION WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM THE AREA OF FREDERICK COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. ROUTE 50 AND VIRGINIA STATE ROAD 803 HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE REQUEST OF THE C. L. ROBINSON CORP. TO HAVE 16 ACRES OF LAND BETWEEN THESE TWO ROADS REZONED FROM RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT TO B-3 FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS LAND BEING USED FOR THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ALL OTHER ALLOWED USES IN THE B-3 ZONE EXCEPT THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY NECESSARY FOR VDOT TO OPERATE HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. IT IS OUR OPINION THAT VDOT WILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND THAT THIS IS AN APPROPRIATE USE FOR THIS LAND. NAME: CnAP oA * /V74 A-� 3i S h ° ADDRESS: �/ c� O ' O�g YOa.u� �p,lvt 1�/:,.r�-ems•- 1J�9. ���v ?, NAME: ADDRESS. CG�� l�✓JLn(�lL�� !/ a%�'�:Z NAME: ,i�c� �" .2- A-6 n 3 ADDRESS: Z '5Z7 ,, Q NAME: ADDRESS:--'�t r ^' NAME: ADDRESS: NAME : ADDRESS. w�t� tJAME: A D D R E l ��� G�� � ! K� , W/�✓' > - S�,!.(J� �l l�- �7'�aD� /1/oP� es NAME' ADDRESS. 2 NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: Z G . NAME: P/9(az clot/ C1)R1ls 1v,14 fi.She/ ADDRESS: //y NoRfrc�es���z,v �X'e che ,j f NAME: ADDRESS: ,^ ^ PETITION WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM THE AREA OF FREDERICK COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. ROUTE 50 AND VIRGINIA STATE ROAD 803 HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE REQUEST OF THE C. L. ROBINSON CORP. TO HAVE 16 ACRES OF LAND BETWEEN THESE TWO ROADS REZONED FROM RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT TO B-3 FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS LAND BEING USED FOR THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ALL OTHER ALLOWED USES IN THE B-3 ZONE EXCEPT THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY NECESSARY FOR VDOT TO OPERATE HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. IT IS OUR OPINION THAT VDOT WILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND THAT THIS IS AN APPROPRIATE USE FOR THIS LAND. NAME: ADDRESS: ,� NAME: ADDRESS: cltll'�-h NAME: (]- ' ADDRESS: / Q NAME: ADDRESS: l g y oZlo d� A NAME: ADDRESS: NAME:/, ADDRESS: a`�. �� ; �✓ 1 ADDRESS: 9 NAME: �`rY3 ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: PETITION WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM THE AREA OF FREDERICK COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. ROUTE 50 AND VIRGINIA STATE ROAD 803 HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE REQUEST OF THE C. L. ROBINSON CORP. TO HAVE 16 ACRES OF LAND BETWEEN THESE TWO ROADS REZONED FROM RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT TO B-3 FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS LAND BEING USED FOR THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ALL OTHER ALLOWED USES IN THE B-3 ZONE EXCEPT THOSE THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY NECESSARY FOR VDOT TO OPERATE HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. IT IS OUR OPINION THAT VDOT WILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND THAT THIS IS AN APPROPRIATE USE FOR THIS LAND. NAME: i ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME:�:�,i"� ADDRESS: NAME: f7) ADDRESS: a Q U-t� NAME: ADDRESS: qcj L;K, Z_ STVt� ?7G02 NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: V f NAME. ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: INPUT MODULE All inputs go in column E. Cells with arrows <-- must be completed for the model to calculate correctly (zero is acceptable). For listing of school, fire and rescue district codes, please refer to cell G60. QUANTITY Fire Service District (Codes 1-10) 8 Rescue Service Service District (Codes 11-19) 16 Elementary School School District (Codes 20-28) 0 Middle School School District (Codes 29-31) 0 High School School District (Codes 32-34) 0 Total Acreage Acreage 16 Office Gross Gross Square Footage 0 Office Employment Employment 0 Value per Office Square Foot $195.26 Retail Square Footage 301,568 Retail Employment Employment 754 Value per Retail Square Foot $59.94 Restaurant Square Footage 0 Restaurant Employment Employment 0 Value per Restaurant Square Foot $136.22 Service Station Square Footage 0 Service Station Station Employment 0 Value per Service Station Square Foot $173.21 Manufacturing Square Footage 0 Manufacturing Employment Employment 0 Value per Manufacturing Square Foot $33.50 Warehouse Square Footage 0 Warehouse Employment Employment 0 Value per Warehouse Square Foot $59.78 Hotel Rooms 0 Square feet feet per Hotel Room 225 Total Hotel Square Footage 0 Total Hotel Employment 0 Value per Hotel Square Foot $63.30 Number of Single Family Dwelling Units 0 Average Square Square Footage Per SF Dwelling Unit 2,500 Total Single Family Dwelling Unit SF 0 Average Value per SF Dwelling Unit $119,039 Elementary School Pupil Yield per SF Unit 0.156 Middle School Pupil Yield per SF Unit 0.060 High School Pupil Yield per SF Unit 0.119 Number of Townhouse Dwelling Units 0 Average Square Square Footage Per SF Dwelling Unit 1,800 Total Townhouse Dwelling Unit SF 0 Average Value per TH Dwelling Unit $63,703 Elementary School Pupil Yield per TH Unit 0.107 Middle School Pupil Yield per TH Unit 0.032 High School Pupil Yield per TH Unit 0.055 Number of Multi -Family Dwelling Units 0 Average Square Square Footage Per MF Dwelling Unit 1,100 Total Multi -Family Dwelling Unit SF 0 Average Value per MF Dwelling Unit $45,000 Elementary School Pupil Yield per MF Unit 0.048 Middle School Pupil Yield per MF Unit 0.014 High School Pupil Yield per MF Unit 0.019 Number of Mobile Home Units 0 Average Square Square Footage Per Mobile Home Unit 800 Total Mobile Home Unit SF 0 Average Value per Mobile Home $35,000 Elementary School Pupil Yield per Mobile Home 0.048 Middle School Pupil Yield per Mobile Home 0.014 High School Pupil Yield per Mobile Home 0.019 Average Household Size 2.72 Total Resident Population Expected 0 Total Employment Expected 754 Total Square Footage - All Land Uses 301,568 Total Residential Units 0 Total Residential Lots 0 Total Non -Residential Lots/Buildings 1 <-- ------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTPUT MODULE ----------------------- ----------------------- Net ----------------------- Credit for Fiscal Taxes to Capital Impact Capital Net QQata Qredi Qa5 JmPaQ Fire Department $292 $1,459 $0 Rescue Department $796 Elementary Schools $0 Middle Schools $0 $528,512 $0 High Schools $0 Parks and Recreation U $.31 41_6 $Si TOTAL $1,088 $7,905,238 $561,387 $0 ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE AND RESCUE ADDENDUM ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- New Capital Costs Not $3,296.95 Covered by County Contributions NOTES: C. 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E 7 3 - Shop 4 - Salt Storage e 5 - Spreader Rack .. 1 ?,00 �- US aT E 50 E / oom r -,o 1 I Legend:pA r 011icc � • r 2 - Crews Bldg. 3 -Shop 4 - Salt Storage ( ` ` 5 - Spreader Rack 1 1 r 49, US 1RT E 50 E I r w r MMS L�>:.i: ! ..'y,: ,��„r ,: � ��, . � f• d � ¢4/ �' `ZlL�'�.� � r ��1�`,$r �lr .1,�., f' a �.. _ _ 'l�S. _ �. k it'd �,t,'1,,,{.;�' � �#fi � •�� Y }` �s,y:;,r� �n a Legend: I - nllicc 2 - Crews Bldg. 7 3 -Shop , `t�Y • 4 - Salt Storage 5 - Spreader Rack 1. 1 � v J US RTE 50 I � Q rev �`� ram•-. � 1 I Legend: 1 1 r I - oil -ice 1 f� 2 - Crews Bldg. 7 ? - Shop 4 - Salt Storage 5 - Spreader Rack 1 1 m If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: COMMENTS (signed) (title) (agency) .DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW 629 EAST MAIN STREET, SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 RICHMOND, VA 23219 Environm ntal Program Planner (date) PROJECT # 94-088S 12/93 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DATE: 8/16/94 PROJECT TITLE: 12/93 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUEST FORM PROJECT NUMBER ( Sty/ ) ; 94-088S Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase PROJECT SPONSOR: Virginia Department of Transportation TYPE OF DOCUMENT: X Environmental Impact Report (State) Environmental Assessment (Federal) Environmental Impact Statement (Federal) Draft Final Supplemental Power Project Application/Notice (Federal) Other ROUTING OF DOCUMENT.: X Enclosed ' Sent directly to you by sponsoring agency. Please call the agency's project contact (see attachment) if you have not received the document. NOTES: DOCUMENT REFERRED FOR COMMENT TO: X Department of Game & Inland Fisheries X Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services X Department of Conservation & Recreation X Department of Health Department of Transportation X Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Division X Marine Resources Commission X Department of Environmental Quality - Air Division Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department X Department of Historic Resources Department of Forestry Dept. of Environmental X Quality - Water Division Virginia Institute of Marine Science X Department of Mines, Minerals, & Energy X Planning District commission: Lord Fairfar — X Locality: Frederick County City of Winchester Others: 9/12/94 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Prepared by VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAUNTON DISTRICT for the WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS LAND PURCHASE August 11, 1994 For further information concerning this project contact: Ms. Suzanne S. Faught, Virginia Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 2249, Staunton, VA 24402-2249, (703) 332-9177. (Environmental Specialist, Sr. Fld.) Mr. William H. Bushman, Edinburg Residency, Virginia Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 278, Edinburg, VA 22824, (703) 984-5604. (Resident Engineer) h I. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAUNTON DISTRICT-WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT -PHASE I SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TITLE OF PROJECT: DATE: SPONSOR OF PROJECT: REPORT PREPARER: LOCATION OF PROJECT: PROJECT CODE: Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase August 11, 1994 Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District Suzanne S. Faught Environmental Specialist Sr. Fld. (703) 332-9177 (703) 332-9179 FAX Winchester Area Headquarters Near Winchester in Frederick Co., VA 2007-8136-041 The following is a Phase I Environmental Impact Report for the Selection and Acquisition of land to which the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to relocate the Winchester Area Headquarters. This report will discuss the affected environment and as much as is known about the proposed construction plan and potential impacts to the environment at this stage of development. A Phase II Environmental Impact Report will be written for the Design and Construction Phase of this project when the Preliminary Site Plan has been completed and the specific impacts to the environment can be identified and quantified in more detail. 1 .:.`♦+ • \ - y , " Q� T �a � o -� � ..� _ _ N �' � -'ill � rr--: . 065 log ••.«_ // -�p•,,�� •_ 11 .`. :. •. � ( .•.►' • Y. I',v9 r - •; 3,r�h; , a.. CIE( it ( ♦.: Stine. • - - �'` M Chapel ' 1 • JJ _ .r � ;� ,'�;1� 0 ram,:= . ; . _= , .,�i', �� . � • j �� ysidet ,�7 � /r/ - � _ -_ •• •may, ' I// � n rtC �� ' - - key . o - Y rr ' -1 v a - •! )�� 1F ( J �' / �.� 3A7 . -75 4adir Towers Radid , Jr High '��S�n I ,ir Watar cc u _ 30 37)�ll r ' �. .: .r'• :{ — i a`♦. N n xll x p ? 72@,� •a; / 7 / rr �� r . 11 / 11 �• I •• .,% , / ' •• • I . - 851 //� _ 11 li., •,/ r �.�t •� • •Il l voi t Fa -- ' / •'//• . / \.- I lI SANE , ju /� : • r, • • • •�. °J O �� �'��_ ,�' •: % 62l) 'sue "� lif Hill Cr t • - ° �i,� • cry �, 7 •1 4 / i Hi R9ch U JUm Wood Ceml-- • � � ,�• ar to •3 , / 714 11y r 7 .�. r/• � � � . �� �f �v!��'i alp C IF~ ti C dio er r �' l J`1 0 \ � • ' � 0 N (• , $�� O r FPti r 6 4 72 . p. 0 VDOT-Winchester Area Headquarters o L o • > ,�� Capital Outlay Project Purchase of New Site for H.Q. Winchester Quad _ yy Figure 1jtr •; �, J 8 M 3 P i_ � ' '• rA*, 6211�J 9,9 +p-••.•M Cem =� gM /Y Water 3k II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Proposed Facility The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to purchase approximately 16 acres of land adjoining Route 50 and Route 803 approximately one and one-half miles west of the West Corporate Limits of Winchester (Figure 1). The VDOT proposes to relocate the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site. The land lies in the wedge-shaped area formed by the intersection of Route 803 with Route 50. There are two plots with private residences which will not be acquired by VDOT within this wedge-shaped area. The land is currently zoned Rural Area (RA). The zoning requested in conjunction with VDOT proposal is Industrial Transition (B-3) with voluntary limits proposed that would limit the use of the property to office and storage facilities for contractors, general business offices, and signs. The properties surrounding the site are all zoned Rural Areas and are being used for residences, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, an active rock quarry, and some vacant land. There are no buildings on the land proposed for purchase. The site plan for the proposed area headquarters has not been completed but a conceptual plan is shown in Figure 2. This conceptual plan proposes construction of an office building, a shop, and an office and truck storage building, a salt storage dome, a spreader rack and another storage building. There will be underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, septic tanks and a septic drainfield. A 24 foot wide roadway will connect the Route 803 entrance with the Route 50 entrance. The majority of the construction will be east of the roadway connecting Route 50 and Route 803; however, there will be some construction of various storage facilities west of this roadway. The estimated cost for purchase of this site is $400,000. The water source will be a well which will be located in front of the new office building. A septic system will be used for sewage disposal. Reason for Project: The present site for the Winchester Area Headquarters is within the City of Winchester and a considerable amount of traffic congestion is encountered by VDOT vehicles going to and from the headquarters. Presently, the maintenance headquarters is not located within the geographical area that it serves. If moved to the proposed location, the maintenance headquarters would be located near the south-west corner of its service area (see Figure 3). This move would enhance VDOT's response time during emergencies as well as in the everyday maintenance operations because crews would not have to travel through the City of Winchester. The present headquarters has a Residency Shop which serves both Frederick and Clark Counties. It has a regular maintenance crew, a Frederick County Sign Crew 0 1 Leader, a Staunton District Electrical Crew, a full-time and part-time receptionist, a Bridge Crew, a Permit and Subdivision Specialist, and a small meeting room. There are two survey parties located in the Winchester Area. These survey parties used to be located at the current Winchester Area Headquarters, but the headquarters grew to the point that there was no more room and the survey parties had to relocate. They are presently moving from one location to another (off site) on a temporary basis until a permanent location can be found for them. Furthermore, the present facility does not have adequate room for storage of chemicals used in snow removal operations or for regular stock storage. The Winchester Area Headquarters is staffed by 40 full time employees and has the responsibility of maintaining 33 % of the state maintained roads in Frederick County. A breakdown of mileage by system is as follows: Interstate 81 - 44 lane miles, Primary, including Route 11, Route 37, Route 50, Route 522, and Route 7 - 111.50 lane miles, Secondary - 159.56 lane miles for a total of 315.06 lanes miles for all road systems. Project History VDOT began considering relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters at least 10 to 15 years ago. As early as 1970, the potential inadequacy of the present lot was realized. When an adjacent 0.50 acre lot became available, VDOT considered purchasing the site but later decided that $10,000.00 asking price was too high. The decision was made that, if expansion of the Headquarters became necessary, VDOT should look for a suitable lot outside of the Winchester City Limits. This search for a suitable site, however, did not begin in earnest until approximately 5 to 6 years ago. Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. These are discussed in Section IV - Alternatives. An informal public meeting with area residents and county governmental officials was held on site on July 13, 1994. The project has been discussed with Frederick County officials, including the Frederick County Administrator and Board of Supervisors and the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, as well as the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission. The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission has indicated that there has been some public opposition to this project by neighboring residents who are concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. The Planning District Commission added that residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project feel that it would disrupt their community, which is designated as a rural community center in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. Other concerns of the area residents, according to the Planning District Commission, are the environmental consequences of the proposed facility 3 S being established there and additional traffic. Twenty-four citizens signed a petition expressing their opposition to the rezoning from rural areas (RA) to industrial transition (B-3). The rezoning by Frederick County is on hold pending results of the Environmental Impact Report review process. The Frederick County Department of Planning and Development also indicated that residents living within the general area of the project are opposing the project because of possible visual, traffic, and environmental impacts. There has also been concern expressed over the precedent that might be set should the rezoning be approved, and what this might mean for the future of the Round Hill Community. The citizens opposed to the project feel that construction of the area headquarters at this location would disrupt their community, according to the Kris Tierney, Deputy Planning Director. The local newspaper, Winchester Star, has reported on the citizen opposition to this project. According to the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, Frederick County does not have a specific development or land use plan for the future development of the Round Hill Community and added that the County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensive industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Hill, nor does it rule out the possibility for some development of this type. III. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT Site Description The 16 acres of land to be purchased for the relocation of the Winchester Area Headquarters consists primarily of grassy upland areas with scattered patches of trees around rock outcrops, in old fence rows, and along the roadway edges of the property. The old fence rows provide some songbird habitat. A palustrine emergent wetland area is located in the southwest corner of the parcel and continues west beyond the site's western boundary. This wetland is shown on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map. Abrams Creek flows between the wetland and Route 803 along a portion of the southern boundary of the property. Slopes range from almost level in the wetland to 33% on steeper portions of the hillside (Figure 4). There are scattered trees and shrubs located on the property as well. 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( �,� \!V/ �! \ \ _ _ _ - A d1 • K3407 _ Y A7l.7e• imil or rr,uw—_� 21. e1 fl«. °►, 7J1/ `` Rw.. cB75' 1 Er«.e27.7 CA. 7 ^'^ CMd s«4lllaeWl szs.ar •` /�/ // I I I / 77.71 • hip, \ \_ CP•7 ez7.eo• WETLAND i ��OU//�� \ PE- STAPES EXCEEDING 15X Vt 1 f Vl«.e2776 G - - �' x r Hatched areas denote locations within 'll purchase site boundaries where elopes exceed 15% (based on elevation changes _ cf-uJ jle'Elm,; Wh. Friw '�� I I between 5 foot contours). _ - IP--_---•-0_—•__._- IW«rI PE�Y66J91 I u\ \ ��� .._ __ _ --_-_ -_____-_—T"-T'* PE-Y66J9J � \C1Mr�•Y � i j -__---- --- - - - �� Tw-7f92Rw-3a�jT-•_--D--•- `f � PpP PE-N66J9Y � J9'e �/ 7 I I -------- ----------------------------------- �� \ \ R a� ; / 11 VDOT - MINCHESTER AREA RTERS ------ --c- _ / --------------- - N -'' 0 1 / Capital Outlay Project HEADQUA ---_ - 1 - _ _ _---��-----.__--_--- / Purchase of New Site for H.Q. --- a' i Figure 4 - Slopes greater than 15% VAE tsu 11sJ4,0 to s ,tso/ e Surrounding Land Use The land surrounding the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters lot is used for residential and agricultural activities. Also in the vicinity of the site are two auto salvage businesses, an active rock quarry, and some vacant land. The remainder of the large parcel of which VDOT proposes to purchase 16 acres also consists of grassy upland areas, wetlands, and wooded areas. Stormwater Runoff and Drainage Stormwater runoff from the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters site presently flows south into the headwaters of Abrams Creek, tributary to Opequon Creek which is in the Potomac River Drainage Basin. Abrams Creek is a Department of Environmental Quality - Water Division Class IV Mountainous Zone Stream. Abrams Creek is not listed by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as a trout stream. As part of a larger study to relate land use to fish communities in the Opequon drainage, Abrams Creek has been sampled for fish by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Biological Survey. Soils and Geology The soils which exist on the purchase site are mapped as Frederick-Poplimento loams ranging from 2-7% slopes to 7-15% slopes, Frederick-Poplimento-Rock outcrop complex 2-15 % slopes, Frederick-Poplimento loams, very rocky 7-15 % slopes, and Massanetta loams. These soils are not classified as hydric soils according to the Soil Conservation Service. An estimated 50% of the site is classified as Prime Farmland Soils according to the Frederick County Soil Survey. The soils are underlain by Cambrian Age bedrock of the Conococheague formation, according to Geology and Mineral Resources of Frederick County. This rock is predominantly composed of sandy laminated limestone and interbedded sandstone, with thin dolomite beds composing approximately 10% of the whole. Limestone and dolomite rock outcrops have been observed on the project site. As stated previously a small sinkhole exists on the lot. Recreational Areas, Scenic Rivers or Byways, Open Space Easements There are no existing or planned recreational facilities on the project site, nor are there any scenic rivers or scenic byways. The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has indicated there are no open space easements on inventory in this area. Cultural Resources A Phase I Cultural Resources was conducted on the purchase site. Both archaeological and architectural sites were identified (See Figure 5). The survey 5 - � \ s��i p�- ._� • •.• ! luq/ .fit • •• C g • 1 • l4•.'• •• •••� .■ _A If- :•B65 0 sus• .' 1 ! % - �// i _ /i "L.+CSC •'7..-__ II• D�iCbL�✓� h C ,( d L 7 . � • yam- � � ., , 0 • � T _• • f a r.. . I V _ Sprtng • ' - r� Xscs O i 4} - _ _ _ • ,� �"il _ , 1 it _ Stine@ o y: 900 3 n•� / r q 1 � - ! L� ,1 U 13 Radio Towers- rt•t• q " - ► o `�••' u` 9 Jr High .•��/" /•\ t1� - *44FK514 ■ 0,� `��: u. �� •%•; o �I/I Lan •t: • •�•byoi r • , 034-0470A N, ^\', 44FK515 ■ ,� �� 37 ;�, ; - o �� / r u ��ii �• '�. o �� 11 p Q ' • pis•• •., •n, and Hill �� ^J / �r• 034-0469♦ n• '•' j % : !'r ! �� : 'i• �'i I m t '� • /c Route 50 % % '� : •, 818 *034 :,%• i 8a2 . a0 - \ = : - �,• sal ,�� _ •• l •-_ - /' Hill Cr 034-1153 ♦ woos hSch ftSch •.1 •'�o " / IF Wop41 Cerrll 034-1154 / *034-0346♦ n 313 - �6 PROJECT , • ,'W AREA •�. ° f ` n f j d!o r CULTURAL RESOURCES � iggh Sc��i 1 ■ Archaeological Sites Hn _ Hh qyo ♦ Architectural Sites *Signifies Recommended for Phase II - Evaluations. �\ VDOT - WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS Gl �� Capital Outlay Project o,�is ' > �� Purchase of New Site for H.Q. E� O rr 11 Figure 5 - Cultural Resources aMJ3 P � Cem '• Jr P % identified two archaeological sites on the project. One site, 44FK515 located at the intersection of Route 803 and Route 55, was not recommended for further work. Archaeological site 44FK514 was recommended for a Phase II evaluation. This site is located in approximately the same location as the proposed drainfield. A total of six structures were identified as being over 50 years in age near the project area. Of these six structures, two are recommended for Phase II evaluations: site 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). The remaining four structures identified were not recommended for further work. The Phase I Cultural Resources evaluation has been submitted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) for review and comments. Forestry Resources The Department of Forestry has indicated that there are no significant trees, timber stands, or forest ecosystems present on the site. The small area of wetlands in the southwest corner of this property contains no trees at all. Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has indicated that the federal candidate/state threatened loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus has been observed in the project area. Additionally, the state threatened wood turtle Clemmys insculpta has been documented approximately 4 miles north of the project site, and the state special concern common barn -owl 7j to alba and brown creeper Certhia americana may be present if habitat conditions are appropriate as they have been documented in the Winchester quadrangle. Neither the Department of Conservation and Recreation (Natural Heritage Database) nor the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services listed any threatened or endangered plant, insect or animal species that have been document on the site. The VDOT Wildlife Biologist reviewed the site and determined that habitat for Wood Turtle does not exist on the site. Hazardous Materials Site Assessment The VDOT conducted a Hazardous Materials Site Assessment for this proposed purchase. No U.S. EPA CERCLIS (Superfund) sites or National Priorities List sites are within a mile radius of the property. The information provided by the Department of Environmental Quality Office of Waste Resource Management Preliminary revealed that there were no observations on -site that would signal a problem with hazardous wastes or site pollutants. The environmental engineer reviewing the site stated that Abrams Creek, at the time of his inspection, was C1 M exceptionally clear with abundant minnows and sunfish. He recommended sampling the existing property's water supply well and conducting property title reviews. The Hazardous Materials Site Assessment is provided in Appendix I. IV. ALTERNATIVES Proposed Alternative: See Section II: Project Description and Purpose. Do Nothing Alternative: This alternative is undesirable because it would not improve existing conditions. The need for a more strategically located area headquarters to serve the area would not be met. As development in the area increases, traffic congestion will increase resulting in reduced response time. Keeping the present Winchester Area Headquarters site would also not solve the insufficient size problem. There is no space for the two survey parties at the present site or for adequate chemical or regular stock storage. Renovation to the existing facilities would not solve the space or location problems either. Alternative Sites Eliminated From Further Consideration: Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. In February of 1990, VDOT was considering a site on Route 522, just west of Route 37 on the northwest side of Winchester. A local politician expressed a desire, however, to keep the surrounding area rural in nature with large tracts of land and large homes. This site would require screening from adjacent property owners. Sites on Route 661 east of Route 11, on Route 11 at the intersection of Route 1322, and the Stonewall Industrial Park were reviewed. There were several reasons why these alternative sites were dropped from consideration. In some cases, it was the amount of response time it would take from the site to the primary and interstate routes within the maintenance area. One site, located on Route 837 north of Winchester within the Valley Industrial Park, was evaluated in depth and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (then the Council on the Environment) in April, 1991. Preliminary site studies had revealed the presence of soil and groundwater contamination, likely resulting from past usage of the proposed purchase site and an adjacent site by others. During the review of this EIR by state environmental agencies, VDOT decided to abandon further consideration of the site due to the presence of the contamination, the likely need for a complete site characterization study, and the potential that groundwater remediation may be 7 required, as well VDOT's potential liability with respect to subsequent cleanup activities. Later in 1991, however, review of this site was reinitiated and a consultant was hired to investigate the extent of the contamination. Following the completion of these investigations, a Supplemental EIR was sent to the Department of Environmental Quality in April, 1993 for review. This report was approved by the Office of the Governor on May 21, 1993. Later in 1993, however, the VDOT Employee Safety and Health Engineer recommended that the site not be purchased due to the groundwater contamination which would require that no wells be drilled on site for drinking purposes, the possibility of fresh contamination from a parcel that VDOT did not propose to purchase, and the known and unknown health effects resulting from short and long-term exposure to the contaminants. Due to this recommendation, the site was dropped from consideration. V. IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT The proposed purchase of the site will not have any significant impacts on the environment. The following is a description of potential impacts on the environment due to the construction of the new Winchester Area Headquarters. As stated previously, a Phase II Environmental Impact Report will be written for the Design and Construction Phase of this project. This Phase II report will provide a more indepth examination of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the new area headquarters. Effects on Wildlife, Fish, Marine Life and Their Habitats: VDOT's Wildlife Biologist has determined that the fencerows which will be impacted during construction provide some songbird habitat. Appropriate habitat for the Wood Turtle was not found on the site. Cultural Disruption Archaeological site 44FK514 which has been recommended for a Phase II Archaeological Evaluation may be impacted by the proposed drainfield construction. Architectural sites 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden) have been recommended for Phase II Evaluations. These sites may be visually impacted by the proposed construction. No educational or religious institutions, or settlement patterns will be affected by the project. The project will not physically impact any residential areas as all construction will be within the boundaries of the 16 acre purchase site. An indirect impact on residential areas, particularly the residences on the two inclusion lots, would be the security and business lighting which will be needed on the site. r. Agricultural or Forest lands: The purchase site includes approximately 8 acres of prime farmland soils. The prime soils to be impacted; however, are not currently being used for agricultural purposes. The Virginia Department of Forestry has indicated that the project will have no impact of forest resource management. The Area Forester indicated that forest fire protection in Frederick County may be slightly enhanced by relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site, since their trucks and equipment are refueled at VDOT shops, and this location will provide for quicker access for refueling than the current location on Commerce Street in Winchester. Effects on Existing Highway Patterns and Traffic Circulation: Access to the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be from Route 50 or from Route 803. The main entrance will be on Route 50. This development will impact traffic patterns in the area by generating a considerable increase in traffic to and from the site. Vehicle trips to and from the site would be generated by employees who work there, VDOT employees from other locations, private citizens, and local governmental officials visiting the site, trucks making deliveries of fuel and supplies to the site, and the VDOT vehicles which range from cars and pickups to construction equipment. Recreation Areas, Scenic Rivers, or Wildlife Management Areas: No recreational areas, scenic rivers or wildlife management areas are within or adjacent to the project area. Encroachment of State Bottoms or Wetlands: The site contains approximately 2 acres of a large palustrine emergent wetland in the southwest corner of the site. This wetland lies within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek. There will be no fill or excavation within this wetland area. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the potential for altering stormwater runoff from this area into the wetland. Encroachment on the 100-Year F000dplain• The proposed purchase site includes a portion of the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek. No construction will take place within the 100 year floodplain. 10 Discharge of any Substance or Heat to Surface or Ground Waters: VDOT does not anticipate the discharge of any substance or heat to surface or ground waters. Consumption of Water Resources: The proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be served by an on -site well to be permitted by the Virginia Department of Health. The average daily flow of water to the proposed area headquarters is estimated at approximately 700 gallons per day. Clearing, Excavating, Dredging, and Filling_ Clearing, filling, and excavating will be necessary. Approximately 15,000 cubic yards of excavation and 50,000 cubic yards of fill will be required. A more precise estimate of fill and excavation quantities will be provided in the Phase II report. Some of the excavated material may be used on site as fill if the material is suitable for this use. The contractor will be required to dispose of any non -suitable excavated material off VDOT property at an approved waste site or a public landfill (see Solid Waste Disposals). No excavation or fill will be place within the wetlands or the 100-year floodplain. Streams Since Abrams Creek flows adjacent to a portion of the southern boundary of the property and since the surface drainage of this property is directed toward Abrams Creek, the potential exists for siltation of this stream during construction of the area headquarters. Additionally, stormwater runoff could potentially become contaminated by either accidental spills of chemicals or by greases, oils, salts or chemicals deposited on the site as a result of normal usage of an area headquarters. The design of the area headquarters will include features which will minimize the possibility of contamination of Abrams Creek. Stormwater Runoff The construction of this area headquarters will result in the increase of stormwater runoff due to the surface area of the roofs, roadways, and parking lots. Design of this project will be in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, and the annual stormwater management Standards and Specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A VPDES stormwater discharge permit may be required for this proposed project. 11 C Groundwater, Wells, and Septic Systems According to the Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District, the potential for adverse effects to the local groundwater does exist due to the nature of the underlying limestone geology. As the present time there are two houses on adjoining properties that have drilled wells used for human consumption that could be affected if any extensive blasting were to be conducted in the area. The potential for adverse effects to surrounding septic systems is slight. But, according to the Health District, if major drainage patterns were changed or if extensive blasting were to modify existing structure or fracture the underlying rock, this could have an adverse effect on the drainfields. Emission of Air Pollutants: VDOT vehicles will be the only source of air pollution. All vehicles undergo mandated yearly inspections in order to comply with state and federal vehicle emission control measures. Temporary air pollution impacts may occur when brush and debris are burned during land clearing operations. All burning will be conducted in accordance with current regulations. Solid Waste Disposals: All waste materials resulting from construction of this site will be disposed of in an approved waste site. Materials not suitable for waste sites will be disposed of at an approved landfill in accordance with local landfill regulations or other applicable state and federal regulations. Power Source for Heating and Cooling: This information will be provided in the Phase II report. Emission of Radiation: No emission of radiation is anticipated at this site. No radioactive materials will be used at the proposed area headquarters. Noise: The construction of this area headquarters will increase noise levels in the vicinity due to construction activities and periodic operation of heavy trucks and equipment required to perform necessary maintenance functions. Noise from the Department's vehicles will be minimized by proper mufflers on the vehicles. 12 Toxic or Hazardous Materials: The following toxic or hazardous materials will be stored at this site: Sodium Chloride Calcium Chloride Kerosene Gasoline Diesel Fuel 1,000 tons 100 tons 500 gallons 10,000 gallons 10,000 gallons These materials will be stored in accordance with present guidelines and regulations. The sodium/calcium chloride will be stored in a dome building. The buildings and storage facilities for containing runoff from these buildings and the areas immediately surrounding the buildings will be constructed in accordance with current state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines. The kerosene will be stored in an above ground approved storage tank. The gasoline and diesel fuel will be stored in approved underground storage tanks. Minor amounts of hazardous wastes may be generated or stored at the site including paint thinners, varsol-type parts washer, diesel/gas or fuel/water mixtures. These wastes will be stored and shipped to disposal facilities in accordance with current state and federal hazardous waste management regulations. Energy Consumption: Electrical power will be supplied by Potomac Edison Company at an estimated rate of approximately 10,240 Kilowatt hours per month. This is the rate used at the present Winchester Area Headquarters site. The proposed facility will not create a power overload or significantly increase the demand for electricity from the Potomac Edison Company. The new buildings will be designed to be more energy efficient than the existing buildings. Method of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal: Sewer water will be disposed of in an approved septic drain field located on the area headquarters lot. A septic drain field had been approved by the health department; however, this site is located near the sink hole. A new drainfield site away from the sinkhole has been selected but is located near an archaeological site. The VDOT will seek approval from the Health Department of either this site or an alternative drainfield site located away from the sinkhole. 13 • VI. MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS: The following measures will be taken to minimize any possible effects: Wildlife To replace songbird habitat lost by impacts to the fencerows, the Wildlife Biologist has recommended that VDOT include some autumn olive, American Holly, or Shadbush in the landscape plan for this project. Mitigation to minimize impacts to Loggerhead Shrike will include replacement of lost perching and nesting habitat such as hedgerows of red cedars and hawthorns and could include seasonal restrictions on construction during the spring breeding period. To minimize impacts on wood turtles, although it does not appear that habitat exists on the site for the wood turtle, VDOT will conduct a survey for wood turtles immediately prior to and following construction. Solid and Construction Waste: All waste materials not suitable for use as fill or at an approved waste site will be disposed of in accordance with local landfill regulations. Erosion and Siltation: To prevent erosion and siltation, all disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched. Filter fabric will be placed at strategic points of drainage. Temporary and permanent erosion and siltation control measures shall be applied to erodible material exposed by any activity associated with construction including local material sources, stockpiles, waste areas, and haul roads. An erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and implemented in compliance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual erosion and sediment control standards and specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Stream and Wetland Protection: Strict erosion and siltation controls will be used during construction to minimize siltation of Abrams Creek. A minimum of 100 feet of grassy buffer will be retained between Abrams Creek and the wetlands and disturbed areas. Any chemical storage facilities will be provided with containment ponds or facilities in accordance with 14 current regulations. A stormwater management plan will also be developed for the site which will minimize alterations in stormwater runoff flow and the potential for contamination of this wetland. Energy Conservation Measures: The construction of this building will meet the Department of Engineering and Building's codes for energy conservation. Control of Air Pollution: Temporary air quality impacts from construction are not expected to be significant. Construction activities will be performed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Dust control measure will be implemented if needed. Any burning brush or debris resulting from land clearing operations will be conducted in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. Wells, and Septic Systems: The use of controlled blasting techniques would minimize the potential for impacts to the underlying rock and wells and drainfields in the project area. Visual Impacts The Department of Forestry provided some recommendations to lessen the visual impacts of the proposed facility by retaining the current strips of trees along the edges of Route 50 and 803. This screening could be enhanced by planting a 50 to 60 foot wide strip of tall -growing trees around the perimeter of the property, and planting individual trees among new buildings, parking lots, etc. within the property. The VDOT will consider the Department of Forestry's comments when designing the site plan for this project. Cultural Resources If the archaeological site 44FK514 is to be impacted by the proposed construction and is determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, it is probably that excavation for data recovery would mitigate the effects of the project on this site. If standing structures 034-0098 and 034-0346 are determined to be eligible for the National Register and it is determined that the project will have an adverse visual effect on these sites, the effects could probably be mitigated by using landscaping to minimize the visual and auditory intrusions to these properties. 15 L VII. IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES This project will not cause a permanent significant impact on air quality or water quality, will not consume significant land or water resources, will not generate other demands on the natural resources of the immediate or surrounding area. No significant resources, natural or cultural, will be permanently impacted by the project. The project is not within a scenic area. This project includes the use of irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. Specifically, the resources committed for this project are the 14 acres of upland on which the new area headquarters will be built initially and on which the headquarters could be expanded in the future if necessary, and the materials used in construction. VDOT is committed to preserving the area within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek which includes the two acres of wetlands. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the potential for altering the flow of stormwater runoff into the wetland. No significant short or long term negative effects on the environment are anticipated from this allocating of resources. VDOT is committed to preserving Virginia's natural resources and protecting the environment for this and future generations. This environmental evaluation analyzes factors concerned with protecting the environment. Based on these factors, we have determined that there will be no significant adverse impacts on the environment. 16 OFFICERS Joy B. Shull Chairman W. William ormi vice Chairman Stsi;e F. Mills Trcwrev Waher M Duncan Thomas J. ChrrtoffeL AICP Executive Director CONE40 TONERS January, 1994 CLARKE COUNTY James E. Clark. M A. R. 'Pete' Dunn, Jr. 'David L Ash FREDEtICK COUNTY Richard G. Dick *John R. Riley, Jr. Robert M. Sager W. Harrington Smith. Jr. Robert W. Watkins PAGE COUNTY *Nor* Betle Comer Ronaid W. Good Allen louderback orb yatrf x Yarn ir�g igtrict Contmi5zion "Serving local governments of the northern Shenandoah Valley." 103 East Sixth Street Front Royal, Virginia 22630-3499 Telephone (703) 636-8800 July 5, 1994 Ms. Suzanne S. Faught Environmental Specialist Department of Transportation P. O. Box 2249 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 Re: Winchester Area Headquarters - Frederick County - Capital Outlay Project Dear Ms. Faught: In accordance with your request, we have reviewed the above -captioned project in Frederick County. There has been some opposition to this project during the re -zoning process on the part of neighboring residents; they are mainly concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. Other concerns are the environmental consequenses of the proposed facility being established there, and additional traffic. sEIIYANDOAH COUNTY Residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project would feel that it Gordon John DCuthp would disrupt their community, which is designated as a rural community center •W. William orm in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. D. William Pence WARREN COUNTY I must refer you to Frederick County Department of Planning and Development Mary Anne Biggs •Sb4c F. Mi►ter to determine whether this project is consistent with their community goals; it is FRONT ROYAL Part of a pending rezoning request. They can also let you know if there are any John W. Good agricultural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries, and whether .Waker M. Duncan it has been included in an historical research. Dr. Clint Norris, III Y county LURAY *Lowell B. Baughim Sincerely, William P. Menefee M=DLETOWN •Glenoy H. Moan7— STEPECENS CITY Robert E. Kinsley, J . *Joy B. Shull Associate Director WQJCI[E9TER R ENVIRONMENTAL R i C.B. Ashby cc: Kris TierneyE STAU.N70N DISTRICT H: David C�J�n Frederick Cunty C C Timothy A. Youmans 6/3/2 - LN E JUL � h 1994 E •Fxecuuve Committee V , 11 ,E D PLEASE RECYCLE 11 �S--"[RONMENTAL R I E STAUNTON DISTRICT E "°I"1,.1 i C C �= L F, %1 994 E J Ir � I ' U �'^' P-COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1401 EAST BROAD STREET DAVID R. GEHR RICHMOND, 23219 EARL T. ROBB COMMISSIONER ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER August 3, 1994 Wildlife Resources VDOT - Winchester Area Headquarters Capital Outlay Project MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Suzanne Faught This will refer to your recent memorandum on the above cited project. The project was reviewed in the field. Impacts to local terrestrial wildlife species or their habitat will be minimal. The land comprises approximately 16 acres and is an abandoned farm area. Very few trees were found on the property. It is hoped that VDOT will plant some autumn olive, American holly, or shadbush to provide songbirds available habitat. There will be some fencerows taken that provided songbird habitat. Strict erosion controls should be utilized near Abrams Spring during construction. I understand that construction will not be near the wetland areas. Revegetate any exposed area and use maximum siltation controls. The project will not impact any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Rivers Inventory, Final List of Rivers, or any potential Virginia state scenic rivers. Endangered Species Coordination with the Natural Heritage Division of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have indicated no federal endangered or threatened bird, plant, or terrestrial animal species. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' letter may indicate the state threatened loggerhead shrike has been observed in the area. This rare bird, listed as Endangered on the state list, typically occupies hedgerows along pastures and old field successional areas. It is requested that proposed measures of mitigation could include seasonal restrictions on construction during the spring breeding period and/or replacement of lost perching and nesting habitat (i.e., hedgerows of red cedars and hawthorns). TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 Sz--ENTURY Ms. Suzanne Faught Page 2 August 3, 1994 The state threatened wood turtle will be surveyed for before and after consturction; however, appropriate habitat is not found on this project for this species. I appreciate the opportunity to review the project and provide this information. Please do not hesitate to call me at 371-6748 if there are any questions. Cri'A c Jz� Donald L. West Wildlife Biologist Enclosure cc: Mr. W. W. Spence, Jr. Mr. J. C. Wamsley Ms. S. M. Higham 0 /. Carlton Courter, ul COMMONWEALTHCommissioner of VIRGINIA 804 l 786-3501 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FAX 804 / 371-2945 PO Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23209 June 13, 1994 Suzanne Faught Environmental Specialist Va. Dept. of Transportation P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, VA 24402-2249 Dear Ms. Faught: Divisions Administmhon Animal Health ConsumerAffairs Dairy & Foods Marketing Product & Industry Regulation This letter is in response to your request for information on listed threatened and endangered plant or insect species in the vicinity of Winchester Area Headquarters -new location. To date there are no listed threatened or endangered plant or insect species known to occur in the area outline on the map you provided (Route 50 approximately 1 1/2 miles west of the [Vest Corporate Limits of Winchester). The absence of data does not necessarily mean that no listed species occur in the area, but that our files do not currently contain information to document their presence. If you need additional information please contact me. Sincerely, John R. Tate Endangered Species Coordinator Office of Plant Protection (804) 786-3515 ;•tin an equal opportunity employer TDD Voice 804 / 371-6344 ADMINISTRATION v NATURAL HERITAGE PLANNING AND RECREATION RESOURCES SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STATE PARKS COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION 203 Governor Strm TDD (801) 78&2121 Richmond, Virginia 23219 (801) 786.2121 Suzanne Faught Environmental Department of P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, VA July 19, 1994 Specialist Transportation 24402-2249 FAX: (804) 786.6141 R ENVIRONMENTAL R E STAUNt'ON DISTRICT E C C E �" � 2 1994 E fE E ID D re: Winchester Area Headquarters - New Location, Capital Outlay Project, Frederick County Dear Ms. Faught: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has reviewed the subject project and offers the following comments. The proposed project is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on existing or planned recreational facilities nor will it impact any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Inventory -Final List of Rivers, potential State Scenic Rivers or existing or potential State Scenic Byways. DCR has searched its Biological and Conservation Datasystem (BCD) for occurrences of natural heritage resources from the area outlined on the submitted map. Natural heritage resources (NHR's) are defined as the habitat of rare, threatened or endangered plant and animal species, unique or exemplary natural communities and significant geologic formations. According to the information currently in our files, there are no natural heritage resources documented in the project area. The absence of data may indicate that the project area has not been surveyed, rather than confirm that the area lacks natural heritage resources. New and updated information is continually added to BCD. Please contact DCR for an update on this natural heritage information if a significant amount of time passes before it is utilized. For this project a a stormwater management plan and an erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual standards and specifications for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. Sincerely, 1-01�11R�11� John R. Davy, Jr. Planning Bureau Manager JRD:ely Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District 800 Smithfield Avenue P. O. Box 2056 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (703) 722-3480 FAX (703) 722-3479 Counties of Clarke Frederick, Page, Shenandoah. Warren. and City oJ' Winchester July 14, 1994 Suzanne Faught, Environmental Specialist Department of Transportation P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, VA. 24402 Dear Its. Faught : ENVIRONMENTAL R E s-rAUNTON DISTRICT C i C E i i ��! 2 ?. 1994 I . L V E; D This letter is in response to your letter of June 22, 1994 asking for comments on the proposed new Winchester Area Headquarters of the Department of Transportation, to be located on Rt. 50 and Rt. 803, in Frederick County. Question # 1. Any potential contamination of a public water supply system due to the proposed project? Upon our review the Health Department can find no potential for contamination of any public water supply system by the construction or operation of the proposed new Headquarters. The nearest public water ends at the Winchester Medical Center approximately 1 mile from the proposed Headquarters. Question # 2. Any adverse effects of the proposed project on local groundwater or on designation of a critical groundwater management area? Due to the nature of the underlying geology (limestone) there does exist the potential for adverse effects to the local groundwater by the proposed project. At the present time there are two houses on adjoining properties that have drilled wells used for human consumption that could be effected if any extensive blasting were to be conducted in the area. Question # 3. Any adverse effects of the proposed project on local sanitary facilities, such as a public sewer system or private septic fields. No public sewer system exist on or near the proposed site so therefore no potential for any adverse effects exist with reqard to public sewer systems. The potential for adverse effects caused to surrounding septic systems is slight. But if major drainage patterns were changed or if extensive blasting were to modify existing structure or fracture the underlying rock, this could have an adverse effect on the drainfields. RGINIA V/D"101` HEALTHNT FrofeCINM You -rd Yov EmirmnnM In addition this property has an approved drainfield site . No disturbance of this drainfield site can be made or the present Sewage Disposal Permit will be null and void so special care must be taken to insure that the drainfield site remains undisturbed. Sincerely, 1"� e Frank R. Lee Environmental Health Specialist Senior frl/FRL COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Ms. Suzanne Faught rD VIRONMENTAL R Environmental Spec. AUNTON DISTRICT C Virginia Department of Transportation JULG 8 1994 E P. O. Box 2249 `. Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 RE: Comments on Proposed VDO T Headquarters -- Dear Ms. Faught: I am writing on behalf of John R. Riley, Jr., Frederick County Administrator, in response to your letter of June 22, 1994 requesting comments on the proposed location of the VDOT, Winchester Area Headquarters. Your letter poses several questions. I will respond to them in order. 1) Please comment on any organized opposition to this proposed project? There is opposition to the project, as there is to most any proposal of this nature. Whether or not you would consider it "organized opposition" is.a matter of opinion. What opposition we have seen comes primarily from residents living within the general area of the proposed project. The objections seem to be that of possible visual, traffic, and environmental impacts. There has also been concern expressed over the precedent that might be set should the rezoning be approved, and what this might mean for the future of the Round Hill Community. 2) Will the project disrupt a community or its planned development? This is a very subjective CCrtairrly those opposed to the project feei that it will disrupt their conunurri%y. At dais point the County does not have a "plan" specific to the future development of the Round Hill Community. Our County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensive industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Hill, nor does it rule out the possibility for some development of this type. 3a) Is the project consistent with community goals such as proposed land use? If I understand your question, the answer would be similar to that of question #2. There is currently no land use plan or established goals specific to the Round Hill Community other than some mention in the County's Comprehensive Plan which calls for "increased road improvements and the provision of public water and sewer." O North Loudoun Strect P.O. Bo,( 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 b) What is the existing and proposed zonings for this area? The current zoning for the parcel being considered is Rural Areas (RA). The zoning requested in conjunction with VDOT's proposal is Industrial Transition (B-3) with voluntary limits proposed that would limit the use of the property to offices and storage facilities for building construction contractors and special trade contractors, general business offices, and business, directional, and entrance signs. The property surrounding the site is all zoned RA and is being used for residences, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, and some vacant land. c) Will the proposed project be compatible with your Countyplanning? This is a question which the County is in the process of attempting to answering through the rezoning application and subsequent public hearing process. Ultimately, it will be up to the County Board of Supervisors to decide whether or not the proposal conforms to County plans. 4) Are there any agrirulturaUforestal districts within the proposed project boundaries? No. S) Has the project been included in any County historical research? I don't understand your question. If you mean has the RKcel or surrounding area been the subject of historic research, the entire County has been surveyed for historic structures and the information is recorded in a three volume report available through our Planning Office or the Handley Library in Winchester. 6) Is the proposed project endorsed by the Board of Supervisors? The Board has not made a decision on the pending application for B-3 zoning. The application went before the Board on June 8, 1994, at which time the application and public hearing was tabled until the Board meeting of August 10, 1994. I hope you find these answers satisfactory. If you have any additional questions or would like clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Kris erney, C111- Depury Pianning Director M. T. GRIFFIN Regional Forester COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Old Route 29S & Fontaine Avenue Post Office Box Q Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 ENVIRONMENTAL R I � 8041 977-5193 E STAUNTON DISTRICT E 24 8 Valley Avenue C C Winchester, VA 22601 E JUL 1 5 1994 E ' 703/722-3496 V V July 13, 1994 E EI D D ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, FORESTRY Winchester Area Headquarters -New Location Capital Outlay Project -Frederick County TO: Suzanne Faught, Environmental Specialist FROM: Gerald Crowell, Area Forester This proposed site consists of openland with a few scattered patches of trees occuring on rock outcrops, in old fence rows, and along the edges of North Frederick Pike (Rt. 522) and Round Hill Road (RT. 803). There are no significant trees, timber stands, or forest ecosystems present. The small area of wetlands in the southwest corner of this property contains no trees at all. Therefore, this project will have no impact on forest resource management. Forest fire protection in Frederick County may be slightly enhanced by relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site, since our trucks and equipment are refueled at VDOT shops, and this location will provide quicker access for refueling than the current location on Commerce Street in Winchester. Visual impact of this proposed facility can be lessened by retaining the current strips of trees along the edges of Routes 522 and 803. This screening effect can be enhanced by planting a 50'-60' wide strip of tall -growing trees around the perimeter of the property, and planting individual trees among new buildings, parking lots, etc., within the property. Mission: A Forest Resource to Meet the Needs of the Comonwealth IR E1WIROi 1MENTAL R E STALi , iN DISTRICT E i / I C �- 0 1994 E 0 h T I I iD i L I D DAVID R. COMMISSIONER COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX BOB FREDERK:KSBURG.22404 August 3, 1994 VDOT Project: VDHR File No.: County: Common Name: Mr. H. Alexander Wise Attention: Project Review Program Virginia Department of Historic Resources 221 Governor Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear Mr. Wise: J. G. BROWDER, JR. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR 2007-8136, Act. 041 94-1206-S Frederick Winchester Area Headquarters Enclosed you will find a copy of the report entitled Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Virginia Department of Transportation Winchester Area Headquarters. The report was authored in July 1994 by Thomas J. Chadderdon and Tracy A. Cunning of Louis Berger and Associates, Inc. The report meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation (1983) and follows theVirginia Department of Historic Resources Guidelines for Preparing Identification and Evaluation Reports (1992). Archaeological Resources: The survey located two archaeological sites, 44FK514 and 44FK515, within the 16 acre parcel surveyed. No further work is recommended for archaeological site 44FK515. Archaeological site 44FK514 is recommended for a Phase II evaluation. Standing Structures: A total of six structures were identified as being over 50 vears in age near the project area. These are 034- 0098 (Walnut Grove), 034-0346 (Linden), 034-0369, 034-0470, 034-1153, and 034-1154. Of these six structures, two are recommended for Phase II evaluations, namely 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). The remaining four structures identified require no further work. Recommendations: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recommends that archaeological site 44FK514, and standing structures 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden) undergo Phase 11 evaluations to determine their eligiblity for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Should you concur with the TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY VDOT Project: 2007-8136, Act. 041 Page 2 VDHR File No.: 94-1206-5 County: Frederick Common Name: Winchester Area Headquarters recommendations, please complete the signature block below and return directly to me. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, cqueline L. Hernigle Cultural Resource Manager Fredericksburg District Office The Virginia Department of Historic Resources concurs with the Virginia Department of Transportation's recommendations for Phase lI evaluations for archaeological site 44FK514, and standing structures 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). H. Alexander Wise, Director, Date Virginia Department of Historic Resources cc: Robert Pickett; Bill Jones: Suzanne Faught; Bill Bushman COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Peter W. Schmidt Director Ms. Suzanne Faught Virginia Department P. O. Box 2249 JUN 3 0 1994 of Transportation Staunton, VA 24402-2249 P. O. Box 10009 Richmond. Virginia 23240-0009 (804) 762-4000 RE: Winchester Area Headquarters --new location, Capital Outlay Project, Frederick County Dear Ms. Faught: We have reviewed the description and location maps included in your letter of June 6, 1994, regarding the referenced project. In your letter, you state that the palustrine emergent wetland associated with Abrams Creek in the southwest corner of the proposed purchase would not be impacted by the development. This project would therefore be considered non -major and would not require a permit from this office. However, as you know, our office was notified that work was being done within Abrams Creek on this parcel without a permit. Leo Snead met with you and other Department of Transportation representatives on June 15 to view the site. It was observed that a section of Abrams Creek had been channelized for a distance of 350-450 feet. Mr. Snead has referred this incident to the Office of Enforcement as a potential violation. Please note that it is VDOT's responsibility to access the Underground Storage Tank (UST) database prior to work on any project, so that these structures may be avoided. In addition, appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures should be implemented during construction of the proposed development. Should you have any questions regarding the comments, please feel free to contact me, or Ms. Kathleen Kuhn at (804) 527-�,,,, Sincerely, Martin Permits Of f ice cc: Kenneth Wilkinson, VDOT-HQ File G. Ferguson, �, \ Program Manager,, \ of Water Resources 1 \✓ l O 629 East Main Street. Richmond, Virginia 23219 - Fax (804) 762-4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 COMMONWEALTH of VIR QTNTA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries ROJECT ASSESSMENT DATE: July 19, 1994 ESS RECNO: 5338 APPLICANT: VDOT PROJECT if: 93-023S 91-020S COUNTY(S): Frederick (069) QUAD(S): Winchester (4522) ENDANGERED OR 'THREATENED SPECIES: The federal candidate/state threatened loggerhead shrike has been observed in the area. There is also potential for the occurrence of the state special concern brown creeper (Certhia americana), and the common barn -owl (Tyco alba). These species have been observed in the Winchester quad and could occur at the project site if habitat conditions are appropriate. The project appears to abut Abrams Spring, this area may then support the state threatened wood turtle (Clemmys insculpta) which has been documented approximately 4 miles north of the project site. TROUT: None ANADROMOUS SPECIES: None VDGIF LANDS OR FACILITIES: None SPECIAL RESOURCE AREAS: None OTHER COMMENTS: It appears a portion of the property in question abuts Abrams Spring. If so, maintain strict a&s controls to minimize impacts on aquatic resources in Abrams Spring. Please call Ray Fernald or Bret Preston of our Environmental Services Section at (804) 367-8999 if you have any questions or require additional information. 1pJ 4010 WEST BROAD STREET, P.O- BOX 11104, RICHMOND, VA 23230-1104 (804) 367-1000 (V / TOD) Equal Opportunity Employment, Programs and Facilities FAX (804) 367-9147 United States Department of the Interior Ms. Suzanne Faught Virginia Department P.O. Box 2249 NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY Leetown Center Aquatic Ecology Laboratory 1700 Leetown Road Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430 August 3, 1994 of Transportation Staunton, VA 24402-2249 Dear Ms. Faught: We have received your letter regarding the Frederick County Capital Outlay Project at Abram's Creek near Winchester. VA. It is appropriate that we forward your request for comments to William Hester at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, White Marsh, VA. It is the purview of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to comment whereas the responsibility of the National Biological Survey is to provide biological data. Mr. Hester can be reached at (804) 693-6694. The National Biological Survey has conducted sampling for fish in Abram's Creek as part of a larger study of relating land use to stream fish communities in the Opequon Creek drainage. These data are currently available. The data pertaining to the Opequon Creek mainstem will not be available until next spring as these data are being collected this summer. We will be happy to forward a copy of the data when they become available. Sincerely, Rita Villella CC: William Hester, USFWS, White Marsh, VA E � RO i DAVID R. GEHR COMMISSIONER MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: CC: Appe n ci I y T_ COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 808 FREDERICKSBURG,22404 August 8, 1994 Suzanne Faught Steve Crowthe ,yt HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SITE ASSESSMENT Proposed Site For Winchester Area Hq. 34-8012-5605, 501 Bill Jones J. G. BROWDER, JR. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Per your requests received on June 27, 1994, and August 3, 1994, a "hazardous materials site assessment" has been conducted for the subject project. In general, the project involves the potential purchase of land to establish a new Winchester Area Headquarters site. The primary purpose of this report was to evaluate the project site for the potential presence of on -site hazardous wastes and pollutants through a regulatory file review and site surface inspections. The information and findings contained in this report are specifically related to the availability of information from governmental databases, informal interviews, and the time allotted for project completion. The "C.L. Robinson property" (property) under consideration is located on State Route 50, approximately 1.5 miles west of the west corporate limits of Winchester, VA (Attachment 1, Figure 1). The 16 acre site is primarily a rolling meadow with a wetland floodplain to the southwest. Route 803 and Abrams Creek borders the property to the south. Adjacent properties include one residence located to the west (Attachment 2, photograph 2), an apple orchard to the north (photograph 1), residences to the northeast and east, and several businesses to the south (photographs 3 & 4). The two closest business properties are G & C Auto Recycling of 183 Round Hill Road (Rt. 803) located adjacent to Bishop's Winchester Truck Sales. The business properties are located down -gradient of the Robinson property while the apple orchard is essentially up -gradient of the site. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY l M w Office of Waste Resource Management (DEQ) Information Correspondence (Attachment 3) related to this project was received from the Office of Waste Resource Management with file data concerning area solid waste landfills, hazardous waste, CERCLIS sites, etc. Primarily, the information showed no U.S. EPA CERCLIS sites within one mile of the project. The DEQ information also listed a property of interest relative to this assessment. It was noted in the DEQ correspondence as West End Salvage, Rt. 803. Additional information has been requested from DEQ concerning this location. This information has not been received yet. Based on the property site inspection, at this time, there is no reason to believe that the "West End Salvage incident" will have a significant effect on the environmental status of the Robinson property. An additional telephone interview was conducted with Mr. Steve Mihalko (DEQ Superfund) concerning the property vicinity. Mr. Mihalko was not aware of any environmental concerns related to the property. Frederick County/ Winchester Department of Health Information Telephone interviews (Attachment 4) were conducted with Mr. Doug Daily and Mr. Greg Lloyd of the Frederick County Department of Health. Both of these Health Department representatives indicated that they did not know of any environmental concerns related to the property and the potential for site hazardous or solid wastes. Mr. Daily had indicated that he was somewhat familiar with the property because he had assisted in the location of potential site drainfields. Mr. Daily and Mr. Lloyd both indicated that they were not aware of any complaints concerning poor or questionable groundwater quality in the vicinity of the property. Numerous individuals adjacent to the property are connected to site specific water supply wells. Currently, one drinking water production well is on -site. This well currently serves one or two nearby residences. In a brief discussion, Mr. C.L. Robinson indicated that the site well would be used by VDOT and the homes would be connected to a new off - site well. He believes that the well groundwater may have been tested in the past, however, he was unsure whether the old test reports could be found or what test parameter analyses were performed. 2 0 J State Permitted Dischargers Discussion with Mr. Rod Bodkin, of DEQ, revealed that there are three Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit holders which discharge wastewater to Abrams Creek. The dischargers include Abex at river mile 5.7, Heinz Corp, at river mile 7.1, and Stuart M, Perry, Inc. at river mile 10.0. Based on river mile measurements from the confluence of Abrams Creek and Opequon Run, only the Perry discharge is above -stream of the proposed Winchester site. DEQ has indicated that this Perry discharge has not violated permit limitations since April of 1993, when it last received a Notice of Violation. These discharges should not be a specific concern to this project. However, if VDOT intends to obtain a municipal or industrial discharge for this site in the future, then the above mentioned discharge points may play a role in our ability to obtain such a permit and in formulating the permit parameter limitations. Pollution Complaints and Reports The Department of Environmental Quality pollution complaint and report tracking files (Prep) indicated no instances of pollution complaints or pollutant activity within one-half mile of the Robinson property. There are currently no DEQ Prep files listed relative to the commercial businesses located across Route 803 from Lhe site. National Priorities Dist The May, 1994, United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) National Priorities List (NPL) was reviewed. The NPL is the EPA's database of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for priority remedial actions under the Superfund Program, No NPL site was identified within a one mile radius of the property, The closest NPL site is located over three miles from the site. It is known as the Rhinehart Tire Fire Dump. Site Reconnaissance On July 10, 1994, a site inspection was performed on the Robinson property. In a telephone discussion with Mr. C.L. Robinson, it was indicated that the property has been used in the past for cattle grazing, some crop farming, and a fruit orchard. The orchard has not been on -site for approximately 25 years. 3 t 0 A ATTACHMENT 1 VICINITY & SITE MAPS It was noted that a sign was posted at the entrance of the orchard property that read "Danger, Pesticides, Keep Out". Abrams Creek was also inspected where it borders the property. At that time, the stream was exceptionally clear with a mild coverage of algal growth. Minnows/sunfish were noted as abundant in several pooled areas of the stream. The stream contained no significant solid wastes nor were there any evident sheens or discolorations. A Winchester and Western Railway line exists south of the property across Route 803. A portion of the railway that runs parallel to the property was inspected. Much discarded "roadside" trash was associated with the tracks and adjacent ditches. An approximate eight foot border of dead vegetation was also observed next to the tracks. The dead vegetation appeared to be related to herbicide application specifically for the purpose of weed control. In general, these observations are specific to the railway line and are believed to be insignificant to the Robinson property evaluation. Summary Based on the findings of this site assessment, the following recommendations are made: a) Groundwater samples should be collected from the existing property water supply well. The samples should be analyzed for volatile and semi -volatile organics, total petroleum hydrocarbon, total coliform and viruses, total metals (including iron, copper, and manganese), pesticides/ herbicides, and total dissolved solids. b) Pertinent property title reviews should be conducted by Right -of -Way personnel during their research. It is noted that Mr. C.L. Robinson (Attachment 4) said that the property has been in their possession since 1919. Assumptions and Limitations As noted in the report, additional investigations are recommended if a higher level of confidence is required. Please note that the purpose of this initial assessment did not provide for specific delineation of potential pollutants. Any additional information that is received, which affects the findings of this assessment, will be immediately forwarded to the Staunton District, Environmental Section. 4 ' c J ^ _ /' • � „� ' / / ..1 � • , �! : • •!fir Uqu powers- `,.w L. `. . - Jr High Bch y � •\t -� - R •` Ta p • s •gdI bye •- 37 o 778 TWJ • :.( 11 Crest k.��c ��� - ! wood •:� : v�A�`' } / High 9ch Old Tatorc Sp zng . A ! Wood Ceml-- alit �lC ; BM 462. sue' "'CCC444 Jprmng _ ~ .!/✓/J (, r�ir �lr, o. Aq Jbo Handew, 0 igh Sch 72- 1� � VICINITY MAP Proposed Winchester Area Headquarters Scale: 1 in. = 2000 ft. 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( 4 1 ATTACHMENT 3 WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CORRESPONDENCE MHNHbEfYIEN1 TEL : _ .:-371-2986 Aug 08 .34 12 :36 No .00'V fZPW 2- Peter W. Schmidt Director COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUAUTY Mr. Stephen P. Crowther Environmental Engineer, Senior Virginia Department of Transportation P, 0. Box 908 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22404 P.O. Box 10009 Richewad, Virginft 232404= .(804) 762-4020 Re: Real Estate Inquiry concerning the Robinson property, located on Rt. 50 Frederick County, Virginia 22601. Dear Mr. Crowther; In response to your recent inquiry, we have undertaken a search of our computerized files as they might relate to the above referenced property site. Because these files are organized by either zip code or city/county, we provide the following information on the site in question within our ability to search available office resources. The following information is not a substitute for a site -specific environmental audit since these files only include information available to us and may not reflect the result of unreported conditions. Upon searching our solid waste, hazardous waste, Superfund, and current investigation data files, we have located the following information. Within the zip code area or closely adjacent areas of the site of interest are the following facilities for which the U, S. Environmental Protection Agency has notified this office as being handlers of hazardous wastes. Some of these listings were protective filings and these companies may not have generated hazardous waste at their specific sites. In addition many of the listings may reflect businesses which have ceased operation. 62V east ffain Street. t=ax t90ai 7G2•c003 Aug 12 : 37 No . 001�P Mr. Stephan P. Crowther ZIP8316 Page 2 7-ELEVEN #16813 7-ELEVEN #18775 AAOCO ABEX CORP ALLEGHENY FREIGHT LINES IN AMOCO FOAM PRODUCTS APS INC ASHWORTH BROS, INC AUDIOPAK INC BIG A AUTO PARTS NORTH EN BIG A AUTO PARTS WINCHEST BLUE RIDGE WOODWORKING INC BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES C & P TELEPHONE C & P TELEPHONE C & P TELEPHONE CAMMER'S QUALITY CLEANERS CAPITAL RECORDS LACQUER DI CENTURY GRAPHICS CORP CHAPMAN MOTOR CO CHEM-PAK INC CIVES CORP CIVES STEEL COMPANY CLARKE MOTORS INC CROWN CORK & SEAL CORP DOWELL J HOWARD VOCATIONAL FABRITEX COMPANY INC FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP FMC CORP G.W. MOTORS GABLER, H.C. INC. GENERAL ELECTRIC GROUP 44 INC HENKEL-HARRIS CO. HENKEL-HARRIS CO. JIFFY LUBE JIM STUZMAN CHEVROLET-CADI KERM MOTOR CO. KMART #3709 MAYFIELD MAZDA BUICK SUBAR MAYTAG HOMESTYLE LAUNDRY MCDOLE-DUSER INDUSTIRIES I MCDONNEL DOUGLAS TRUCK SER MCDONNELL .DOUGLAS TRUCK SE NU LOOK 1 HR CLEANERS NU LOOK 1 HR CLEANERS NU LOOK CLEANERS O'SULLIVAN CORP 715 S BRADDOCK ST US RTE 11 2629 VALLEY AVE 2410 PAPERMILL RD 2929 VALLEY AVE US RT 11 AND 181 1915 HENRY AGE ARMOUR DALE ST ROUTE 652 SHAWNEE DRIVE 672 N. LOUDOUN STREET ISIS ROBERTS STREET ASH HOLLOW INDUSTRIAL PARK SILER ROUTE BOX 628 1300 LENOIR DR STGATE ROUTE 614 120 N BRADDOCK ST US ROUTE 522 118 S BRADDOCK ST SHAWNEE DR 375 CENTURY LANE 326 AMHERST'ST 11 OATES AVE MARTINSBURG PIKE 1227 MARTINSBURG PIKE RURAL ROUTE 07 BOX 117 1.335 MARTINSBURG PIKE 1281 VALLEY MILL RD 416 BATTAILE DR 676 WENDY HILL DRIVE C/O VA APPLE 1955 VALLEY A 1275 MILLWOOD PIKE 3350 VALLEY AVE RURAL ROUTE 03 BOX 310 2401 VICTORY LANE SHAWNEE DR - ROUTE 652 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD . 1517 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD P 0 BOX 2838 2110 VALLEY AVE 1675 S PLEASANT VALLEY 3031 VALLEY AVE 2606 VALLEY AVE P 0 BOX 2979 ROUTE 50 EAST 1600 TYSON DRIVE 205 WEEMS LN 527 BAKER LN 2216 VALLEY AVE 1944 VALLEY AVE WINCHESTER KERNSTOWN WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 WHO I E rIHNH6EI,IENT TEL : 3U - --. 7 1-2986 Rug 08' 94 12 8 No . 001IE3`iy Mr. Stephen P. Crowther ZIP8316 Page 3 O'SULLIVAN CORP PERRY ENGINEERING CO PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION CO RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PROD RYCO BODY SUPPLY RYDER TRUCK RENTAL SCHOENEMAN, J. CO SERONO-BAKER DIAGNOSTICS SHERWIN - WILLIAMS CO. SHOCKEY BROS INC SLOAN, LAMAR FORD INC SUNOCO SUNOCO TRUCK SUPPLIERS, INC, V D 0 YAZAKI INSTRUMENTS I VAARNG-ARMORY - WINCHESTER VAARNG-OMS 3 VIRGINIA D.O.T. WINCHESTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL WINCHESTER CUSTOM CAB >F'R.N WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER 181 BATTAILE DRIVE ROUTE 50E AND AIRPORT RD P 0 BOX 2998 3124 VALLEY AVE 15 E. OATES AVE. BRICK KILN ROAD BATTAILE DR WINCHESTER IND 3085 SHAWNEE DR 814 S LOUDOUN ST US RTE 11 N 1911 VALLEY AVE N LOUDON & JACKSON AVE RURAL ROUTE 06 30 COMMERCIAL ST 980 BROOKE RD MILLWOOD ROAD 601 MILLWOOD AVE. 1550 COMMERCE STREET 901 N LOUDOUN ST 420 S KENT ST 1840 AMHERST ST WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTE.R 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 The following sites in the area of interest are on the U.S. EPA CER.CLIS (Superfund) List: FREDERICK CTY SAN LANDFILL SULPHUR SPRING RD WINCHESTER 22601 PAPERMILL RD LANDFILL W OF PAPERMILL RD WINCHESTER 22601 RHINEHART TIRE FIRE DUMP TO BE OBTAINED WINCHESTER 22601 The following solid waste sites are in our records as being in the city or county of interest (Latitude & Longitude are included where available): FREDERICK CO-WINCHESTER SL CO RD 655 FREDERICK N39-08-30 W78-06-02 The following are incidents in the area of interest in our computerized file PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL TIRES MOVED TO VA ABEX MOORE'S BUILDING SUPPLY ABRAMS CREEK SEWAGE FREDERICK COUNTY OLD LF DR FERTILIZER SPILL,WINCHESTE PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL LAKEVIEW TOWNHOUSES O'SULLIVAN CORP BERRYVILLE PIKE, HWY 7 EAS UNKNOWN SUSPECTED TO BE RI 2410 PAPERMILL RD 1206 MARTINSBURG PIKE 656 NEAR ABRAMS CREEK ROUTE 655 RT 7 & RT 656 2 MI E WINCH RT, 7, WINCHESTER, VA. HACKLEBERRY DR.,OFF RT.642 1944 VALLEY AVENUE, WINCHE WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 MHNHbEMENI TEL:804-371-2986 Aug 08'94 12:39 No .001 P':'05- Mr. Stephen P. Crowther ZIP8316 Page 4 COSMO INTERNATIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID SPILL MONTGOMERY WARD BFI WASTE SYSTEMS, WINCHES HUNTINGTON MEADOWS DEVELOP VALLEY FERTILIZER Sc CHEMIC WEST END SALVAGE VALLEY AVENUE SPILL ABANDONED DRUMS COSMO,676-W5 WINDY HILL DR ADJACENT TO 301 N.CAMERON 2800 VALLEY AVE. 1300 LENOIR DRIVE BAKER -NIGHT ST RT 837 RT 803 VALLEY AVE & ABRAMS CREEK RT 600 WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER FREDERICK FREDERICK FREDERICK WINCHESTER FREDRICK The following are incidents which may be in the area of interest but are not indexed by zip code in our computerized file GETTER BOTTLE LF FREDERICK CO. LANDFILL FREDERICK COUNT 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 We cannot be more specific on location because our files are not indexed to locate specific geographic points. This file search in no way replaces a thorough site -specific investigation performed by a qualified environmental consultant. BFW/agc . e r ATTACHMENT 4 INTERVIEWS .. R. 'III Conversation Confirmer Date: 8 - 5- 2 f` Conversation With: Company* / L Address: t' r/R 1'LLf� Day: %' Time: AM�M7 C, L , Rd g/,y,Tay .l Al2'nie-A-i Tw// Job/Project # 35`- �oi� -SC os sdi Subject. Telephone Call ❑ Office Meeting ❑ Other Home Phone (dos) sa- - 'G 9 Business Phone NOTES: J7%r . �Po -„� e,, race s. -64- �u ..moo- CJ Ts ems. -r, Lyre /��.•e. �Y?� 4 ,!/� c /fif G+. 5 �ii�YstOSa..L, ( G^o•y�'�'.Gea. //sec 4, d►u G�-�'1 S 1,,,^GG� ak'r-� ,, �.Q17-v�rs-' •Q%^C`r�L /� i ay�se� /t+a'+r � ��-4. ❑ Needs Followup �` �,4 u`� 4 v4-0T ' X 7.1 ACTION: JIf a,�� �r- Route to: ❑ Signed. �`--' M .r . Conversation Confirmer Date:. � � 9s' Day: / �u�.r� y Time: Z Conversation With: Company: Q — �d ® Telephone Call ❑ Address: Office Meeting ❑ Other Home Phone Business Phone Job/Project # 3# -,PO/ 2 - r-611- -Lo/ Subject: NOTES: � 0e.�Pz � = 41ej�z /lGlt _ �� �La.f-rr.{ L��y�.�C �r �/u�. � G✓G�K�+�`seCrs ElNeeds Followup ACTION: Route to: ❑ ❑ ❑ Signed: 46� Conversation Confirmer Date: _ Day: AlTime: PM Conversation With: 626< / /4v+h 6,Age,7—w, Company: Q Telephone Call Address:y�, OAL ❑ Office Meeting ❑ Other ( I Home Phone (7v3) e-V- -2 T Business Phone Job/Project # - �6e/s, r0/ / Subject: T �,,,( r e w.7- [�, � 'OEl9 cam-. ec-s->,J. � /�1,, NOTES: in Gl� � ...,ter �,�Zra,a, ;�' w•.T.� .�/ � J'�l t /ham-��.r�s•t+. rC' `�`'"�' G. ❑ Needs Fbllowup ACTION: Route to: ❑ ❑ Signed.� Conversation Confirmer AM Dare: O # !/t Day: /l u vs� Time: Conversation With: Company: �e �es^iC�+ ��� ��� Telephone Call Address: �� v1)ros7 z„ e r,7/ f c C /O'er ❑ Office Meeting ❑ Other Home Phone (7e-3"V Business Phone Job/Project # -go; t. —S C 0S� S'61/ Subiect: NOTES: i'�, o;�,.d ./� .tied �'u 02, (t2 0-,. ✓1�C�bi� yz�,,ti� . /tea- �!,F ,-r�.r�{�Q.,-t' 2�� _ 4� ie2. i / i Needs Followup ACTION: Roure to: ❑ l ❑ Sioned: �� t ., r Conversation Confirmer /� Am) Date: S g� p Day: Time: PM Conversation With: Company: pf� J Telephone Call Address: Job/Project Subject: C� ❑ Office Meeting ❑ Other Home Phone Business Phone NOTES: / 1 a C��% ,,� r,� �� Z& Ss'h 121, - o� 2�- /,�Az- � Gam. 2;L4 G.r" ❑ Needs Followup ACTION: Route to: ❑ ❑ ❑ Signed. r1 Conversation Confirmer Date: lop- 9~ q Day: 7�"lm, w Time: ., A Conversation With. Company: Telephone Call Address: L_1 Office Meeting ❑ Other ( 1 Home Phone i1 Business Phone Job/Project ik Subject: Y��4 �s� --= '�, %�'"`'�- ,�.� � �.G• f .��+�= Q✓ . _ NOTES. r /7.0 r�!lf:J�ilwtr �• y{ [�/ ,/tt..t'- ..�i'7+.,�'Vi.oat,.ow�..�� L ,XZ7- i 7 d V ❑ Needs Followup V ACTION: Poute to: ❑ ❑ ❑ Signed:., A- -- 0 Cl) COMMONWEALTH of VIRCjINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Peter W. Schmidt Director Ms. Suzanne S. Faught Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, Virginia 24401 Dear Ms. Faught: October 6, 1994 P. O. Box 10009 Richmond. Virginia 23240-0009 (804) 762-4000 Pursuant to Virginia Code section 10.1-1188 et seg., the Department of Environmental Quality has completed its review of the Phase 1 Environmental Impact Report concerning the proposed acquisition of Robinson's property in Frederick County to construct a new Winchester Area Headquarters. The DEQ's comments on this project are attached for your guidance. These comments are being reviewed by the Secretary of Administration on behalf of the Governor. The project must be approved by the Secretary of Administration, following his review of these comments, before it may be carried out. Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. Sincerely, Ellie Irons EIR Coordinator Enclosures cc: The Honorable Michael E. Thomas John R. Davy, Jr., DCR Dona Huang, DEQ-AAS Leo C. Snead, Jr., DEQ-OWRM Berry Wright, DEQ-WRM Raymond T. Fernald, DGIF Laura Trimble, DPB N. 1. Broocke, DEB David A. Von Moll, DOA Thomas J. Christoffel, Lord Fairfax PDC his C. Tierney, Frederick County 629 East Main Street. Richmond. Virginia 23219 - Fax (804) 762-4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 COMMONWEALTH of V1RQ1N1.A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Peter W. Schmidt P. O. Box 10009 Director Richmond, Virginia 23240-0009 (804) 762-4000 COMMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY concerning the proposed Acquisition of Land for construction of Winchester Area Headquarters in Frederick County proposed by the Department of Transportation. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has determined that the Phase I Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project provides the information necessary for evaluation of the project's environmental impacts. The DEQ has completed its review. The following agencies, planning district commission, and localities joined in this review: Department of Environmental Quality Department of Conservation and Recreation Department of Agriculture Department of Historic Resources Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Department of Health Marine Resources Commission Lord Fairfax PDC City of Winchester Frederick County. This proposal involves acquisition of approximately 16 acres of land in Frederick County, adjoining Route 50 and Route 803 approximately one and one-half miles west of Winchester. The Department of Transportation proposes to build an area headquarters on the acquired land. The site plan has not been completed. However, the conceptual plan for construction will include an office building, chemical storage building, a shop, spreader rack, and an office and truck storage building. Parking areas, a septic tank and a septic drainfield, and underground storage tanks will also be included. 629 East Main Street. Richmond. Virginia 23219 - Fax (804) 762-4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 e The Department of Environmntal Quality has no objection to the proposed land acquisition, provided that:. (i) the re -zoning application for the property (from Rural Area to Industrial Transition) has been approved by Frederick County prior to acquisition by VDOT, I (ii).. a Phase II Environmental Impact Report addressing construction and operation is approved .prior to commencement of any land -disturbing activities, and (iii) development will be in strict accordance with all environmental laws and policies of the Commonwealth, and with . DEQ's Phase II EIR recommendations. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation The Phase I EIR satisfactorily documents that the proposed use can be accommodated on the proposed parcel without significant effects on ambient air quality, water quality, important farmland, wetlands, historic structures, wildlife, forest resources or species of plants, animals, or insects listed by state agencies as rare, threatened, or endangered. The Phase II EIR is needed to address potential adverse environmental impacts which could result from the design, construction and operation of the facility, as well as mitigation measures if needed. The site plan should be developed in a manner which is consistent with existing federal, state, and local policies. 1. Water quality. The Office of Water Resources Management indicated that minimal impacts on water quality are anticipated provided strict erosion and sediment control measures are adhered to during the construction phase. Potential adverse impacts on water quality resulting from surface runoff must be minimized by using Best Management Practices. Also, groundwater impacts should be minimized by following the recommendations in the Best Management Practices Handbook, specifically the section entitled "Sources Affecting Groundwater". All potential adverse impacts to water quality should be frilly addressed in the Phase II EIR. The Phase II EIR should discuss measures which will be implemented to protect Abraham Creek and adjacent wetlands. The grading plan, fill quantities, and any required rock blasting should be included in this discussion. 2. Air quality. Although no adverse impacts to air quality are anticipated, during the construction phase of the project, fugitive dust must be kept to a minimum. This requires, but is not limited to, measures such as application of water to suppress dust, and washing down construction vehicles and paved roadways immediately adjacent to the construction site. 3. Natural heritage resources. According to the information in the files of the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Division of Natural Heritage (DNH) and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, there are no populations of rare, threatened, or endangered animals, plants, or natural communities in the project area. We recommend, however, that VDOT continue to coordinate with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries concerning measures necessary to protect the loggerhead shrike, a state listed endangered species, and the wood turtle, a state listed threatened species. DGIF supports the April 1 through June 15 time -of -year restriction on construction proposed by VDOT. 4. Historic structures and archaeological resources. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) indicated that the Department concurs with the Phase I Cultural Resources Evaluation. 5. Solid and Hazardous Wastes. All solid wastes generated at the site should be reduced at the source, re -used, or recycled. The Department should cooperate with Frederick County in meeting the State mandate to local governments requiring a 25% reduction in solid waste generation by 1995. All hazardous wastes should be minimized. 6. Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. Non -point source pollution resulting from this project should be minimized by correctly employing effective erosion and sediment control practices and structures. DCR recommends that VDOT consider a special design for stormwater management to prevent spillage, seepage, or other means of contamination to Abraham Creek. 7. State Scenic Rivers and Scenic Byways. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has indicated that the proposed development will not affect any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Inventory, Final List of Rivers, or existing or potential State Scenic Rivers. Nor will the project affect existing or potential State Scenic Byways. 8. Pesticides and Herbicides. The use of herbicides or pesticides during construction or for landscape maintenance should be done in accordance with the principles of integrated pest management. The least toxic pesticides that are effective in controlling the target species should be used. Please contact the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ((804) 786-3501) for more information. 9. Other Matters: Energy Conservation. The new buildings should be planned and designed to comply with state and federal guidelines and industry standards for enertD gy conservation and efficiency. For example, energy efficiency of the facility can be maximized by optimizing the use of the following: - thermally -efficient building shell components (roof, wall, floor, and insulation); - high efficiency heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; - high efficiency lighting systems; - energy -efficient office and data processing equipment. The Department of Mines, Mineral, and Energy should be contacted (Robin Brannon at (804) 367-0330) for assistance in meeting this challenge. Regulatory and Coordination Needs 1. Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. The EIR states that VDOT is aware of the need to prepare an erosion and sediment control plan for this project. The plan should be prepared in accordance with current erosion and sediment control regula- tions, which are reflected in the 1992 revised Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. A stormwater management plan should also prepared. We recommend that a construction schedule be submitted to the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Division of Soil and Water Conservation to facilitate spot checking by Division personnel. 2. Air quality regulation. Construction and operation of the new facilities will be subject to regulation by the DEQ-Air Section. The DEQ-Air Board's Rule 5-1, governing abatement of visible emissions and fugitive dust emissions, is applicable to this project. Please contact the DEQ's regional office at 6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 310 in Springfield ((703) 644-0311) for additional information. 3. Natural heritage resources. For updated natural heritage resource information, please contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Division of Natural Heritage ((804) 786-7951). Consult Tom Hampton at DGIF ((703) 248-9360) for information concerning compliance with protected species legislation. 4. Solid Waste and Hazardous Substances. All solid waste, hazardous waste, and hazardous material must be managed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. For additional information, please contact the Robert Timmins ((804) 527-5156). 5. Water Quality. The VDOT should consult with the DEQ-Office of Water Resources Management concerning the need for stormwater permit if land -disturbing activities associated with this project total five acres or more. The person to contact is Burton Tuxford ((804) 527-508). 6. Wastewater Treatment. VDOT must obtain written approval from Lord Fairfax Health District for the proposed drainfield prior to development. 7. Underground Storage Tank Regulations. VDOT must contact the DEQ's Valley Regional Office concerning the proposed installation of underground storage tanks. Rec'd. by Dept. of Environmental Quality ' - f S EP 9 1994' ClOYM ONW ALTH ©f VIR `j INIA Public & Inter - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY governmental Affairs Peter W. Schmidt September 8, 1994 P, o. Box 10009 Director Richmond, Virginia 23240-0009 (804) 762-4000 Ms. Ellie Irons Division of Intergovernmental Coordination Office of Environmental Impact Review 629 East Main Street, Sixth Floor, Room 653 Richmond, Virginia 23219 RE: Environmental Impact Report--VDOT Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase, Frederick County Dear Ms. Irons: The staff of the Water Division and the Valley Regional Office (VRO) have reviewed the above -referenced report. We anticipate minimal water quality impacts from this project provided that strict erosion and sediment control measures are adhered to throughout construction and until the site is stabilized. No construction will take place within State waters or wetlands. However, if containment ponds will be used for stormwater treatment, they would be point sources that would require Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permits. If five or more acres of land will be cleared, graded, or excavated, a VPDES Stormwater Permit will be required. The contact for this permit is Burt Tuxford (527-5083). The potential for groundwater contamination will be minimized by applying recommendations from the Best Management Practices Handbook: Sources Affecting Groundwater. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this environmental impact report. If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (804) 527-5333. Sincerely, Kathleen Kuhn Environmental Specialist Senior Office of Water Resources Management cc: James Preston, VRO 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 - Fax (804) 762-4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL, COORDINATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, IMPACT REVIEW 629nEAST #AIfN(STREET, SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 R I C'HY�03� � o Environme;n!a�? 219 ggp 23 1994 Public & inier- Environm ntal Program Planner governmental Aflairs COMMENTS 1_ GU2 /eco�rrin�Kc� f� !/VoT Gaff vv�/f 6:olD,%sf, Toy., i1�a,��on Ott /�as7� oil , l.Ua/ Tfu r,ve ys. Wn �IAsryJ7�a? lGlal `� / 703) dY�- 93Go. Gv� &-dwcar w� vD•T'f �pr�dfu/ f o m%�;n�i�Q �f ift�_ /A7(7„� dT ,p' d f GDNf/O ( /l'ia'CIf�2°Si .tnd /d� �at��t f�.ra�tce o ffrizf �rosi� u se ZQ,�f{�r.x/ Go�fQ%yrrr, -Aci`/ ides at tV1f *'. ,/hGv (signed) (title) Envkon menW Man8f ( agency) Department Of Gwe aW lased Fideria (date) W PROJECT # 94-088S 12/93 H. Kirby Burch Director DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT Administration Natural Heritage Planning & Recreation Resources Soil & Water Conservation State Parks COMMONWEALTH of V1JR1\\-Q1N1A DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION 203 Governor Street, Suite 302 TDD (804) 786-2121 Richmond, Virginia 23219-2010 (804) 786-6124 FAX: (804) 786-6141 �t MEMORANDUM September 14, 1994 Ellie Irons Department of Environmental Quality John R. Davy, Jr. Plamling Bureau Manager Whichester Area Headquarters Land Purchase. 94-084S Rec'd. by Dept. of Environmental Quality SEP 16 1994 Public & inter- governmental Affairs The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has reviewed the subject project and offers the following comments. DCR has searched its Biological and Conservation Datasystem (BCD) for occurrences of natural heritage resources from the area outlined on the submitted map. Natural heritage resources (NHR's) are defined as the habitat of rare, threatened or endangered plant and animal species, unique or exemplary natural communities and significant geologic formations. According to the information currently it our files, there are no natural heritage resources documented in the project area. The absence of data may indicate that the project area has not been surveyed, rather than confirm that the area lacks natural heritage resources. New and updated information is continually added to BCD. Please contact DCR for an update on this natural heritage information if a significant amount of time passes before it is utilized. The location of the residences within the maintenance area would seemingly be a potential land use conflict. Has VDOT considered the addtional costs for the purchase of these properties and relocation of the families? This isssue should be addressed in the environmental document. Also, the county mentioned a rezoning application and subsequent public hearing in the letter dated June 29, 1994 to Suzanne Faught from Kris Tierney. The outcome of the public hearings should be included in the EIR. The Department of Conservation and Recreation concurs with recommendations made for lessening the visual impacts of the proposed maintenance headquarters. In addition, a fully developed landscape plan which addresses views from within the site and outside the site should be prepared as part of the site design package. Particular attention should be offered the residences located wihin the project boundaries. The proposed project is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on existing or planned recreational facilities nor will it impact any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Inventory, Final List of 94-084S Page 2 Rivers, potential State Scenic Rivers or existing or potential State Scenic Byways. VDOT must prepare and implement a stormwater management plan and erosion and sediment control plan for this project in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Erosion and Sediment Control Law; the Stormwater Management Regulations, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations; and the annual standards and specifications for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. VDOT should consider a special design for stormwater management to prevent spillage, seepage or other means of contamination to the creek from the proposed maintenance headquarters. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. JRD : elv SEP-19-94 MON 9:06 VDACS COMMISSIONERS OFF, FAX NO. 8043712945 P.02 1. Carlton CoNrler, l(Z COMMONWEALTH ���L' AL 1L JL of Y' iRc—i [ II � 1\ Hs C'amn:issloner Adtnintstration 0041786-35M Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services AnimalRealth FAX 8041371-2945 PO Pox 1163, .Richmund, Virginia 23209 ConsumerAhWrs Dairy &,Foods Marketing September 19, 1994 Product & indu6hy Regulation Ms. Ellie Irons Environmental Program Plannar Department of Environmmttal Quality Office of Environmmttal Impact Review 529 East Main Street, room 553 Richmond, Virginia 23219 RE: VQQT's Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase Dear Ms. Irons: The following comments are offered in response to the information forwarded on the above mentioned project. The proposed work: (i) does not mention the use of pesticides, including herbicides, and (ii.) as of the date thereof, no known specimens or populations of any threatened or endangered plants or insects are known to be located at or near the proposed sites. We typically have concerns regarding the possible impacts of proposed projects on agricultural lands, and we prefer that non- agricultural projects consume as little prime or unique (as defined by the U. S. soil Conservation Service) agricultural lands as possible. Although it appears that minimal amounts of agricultural land will be consumed by this ,project, it may channel development towards agricul.turAl lands, However, unless agricultural and forestal districts would be affected, we believe that the information you forwarded correctly characterizes the potential secondary effects. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at (804) 786--517.5, Sincerely, Cheryl Cashman an equal opportunity employer IDD Voice 804 / 371-6344 If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OFFICE RR OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW 629 "S��[NepT�EET, 'SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 RICHME�; �Afal (�' i 9 AUG C. 1994 Pub'ic & Infer ovemmerial Environmental Program Planner Affairs COMMENTS The nr_operty in quest.or0 is located adjacent to a. headwaters area of Abrams Creek above the jurisdiction of the Marine Resources Commission. Therefore, a permit from this agency will not be necessary for the proposed outfall. Every effort should be under- taken, however, to minimize the potential for sediment discharge resulting from land disturbing activities during site development and subsequent maintenance operations. The opportunity to provide comments on this proposal is appreciated. (signed) ��(jo-�,�J� �a/� (date) August 29, 1994 (title) Environmental Engineer (agency) Virginia Marine Resources Commission PROJECT # 94-088S i 12/93 i If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly,to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW 629 EAST MAIN STREET, SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 RICHMONp �A 3219 Rec'd. 6y uept. ai Environmental QUatity ! ti. SAP 12 1994 Environmental Program Planner Public & Inter- governmental Affairs COMMENTS v/4k Fha,� L C�D1471.0J P'(JJCeS Pv0.P0L -ion PP, 0:3 --- D � C ���a��� c�-f `P . Arzchaec �on ltd C�\OC pk)a/ae 1�_ (signed) (date)" ' r (title) j '+� 7 9Dvi (agency,( -\J D Prn PROJECT # 94-088S 12 / 9 3 if you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW 629 EAST MAIN STREET, SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 RICHMONPYd.QADePP9 Environmental (duality AUG.25.f994, Environmental Program Planner Public & Inter- governmental Affairs COMMENTS V D6, l iC lri�ra:'•u-�:L'c ��ti/c �.`�;� ' L�i6•-i�r. d�2� f Q� ��f W � �i (signed) �' �L y (date) 9 - /9- yy (title) �' 7 /-// 2�L2G�yY3C['ir l 11 � �� -•(LEI �u�i- �2 . (agency) yP •-G��� PROJECT # 94-088S 12/93 DAS PROJECT #: 078 - 94 ATTN: Ellie Irons DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Rec'd. by Dept. of Environmental Quality AIR DIVISION DOCUMENT REVIEW CITE Cl(LIST SEP 1 v 1994 Public F, Inter - DATE: Sept. 9, 1994 DEQ-OEIAPROJECT NUMBER: 94 - 08Mvernmental Affairs X STATE EIR FEDERAL EA/FONSI FEDERAL EIS GRANT PROJECT TITLE: Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase, intersection of Route 803 and Route 50, 1.5 miles west of the West Corporate Limits of Winchester, Virginia PROJECT DETAILS: Purchase of 16 acres of land for the construction and operation of VDOT's new Winchester Area Headquarters. The construction consists of office building shop, truck storage building, a salt storage dome a spreader rack and a storage building, fueling station, septic tanks, and septic drainage field. DEQ AIR DIVISION FINDINGS: CONCUR WITH THE FONSI: YES NO NO KNOWN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS X SEE APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED IN A: OZONE / CARBON MONOXIDE NONATTAINMENT AREA STATE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION CONTROL (VOCEC) AREA REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO: X CONSTRUCTION OPERATION APPLICABLE STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL AND ABATEMENT OF AIR POLLUTION: 1. Rule 4-37 (VR 120-04-3701 C and 120-04-3703E) - Stage I. 2. Rule 4-37 (VR 120-04-3701 C and 120-04-3703F) - Stage II Vapor Recovery System. 3. Rule 4-39 (VR 120-04-3903) - Cut -back Asphalt Usage Restriction. 4. X Rule 4-40 (VR 120-04-4004) - Open Burning. 5. X Rule 5-1 (VR 120-05-0104) - Fugitive Dust Emissions. 6. Rule 5-2 (VR 120-05-0203 and 120-05-0204) - Odorous Emissions; applicable to the DAS PROJECT #: 078 - 94 7. Rule 5-3 (VR 120-05-0301 D) - Standards of Performance For Toxic Pollutants. 8. Rule 5-5 (VR 120-05-05) Subpart , Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, designates standards of performance for the 9. Rule 8-1 (VR 120-08-01) and Appendix R of the regulations - Permits for stationary sources. 10. Rule 8-2 (VR 120-08-02) and Appendix R of the regulations - Major or modified sources located in PSD areas. This rule may be applicable to the 11. Rule 8-3 (VR 120-08-03) and Appendix R of the regulations - New or modified sources located at the nonattainment areas. This rule may be applicable to the OTHER REQUIREMENTS: is a registered source of air pollution with the Department's Air Office. Any changes in current emissions from the utility boilers due to the future operation of this proposed project will have to be addressed in their yearly update. Should there be a change in fuel used, manifestation of different pollutants, or installation of new equipment which may require permit action, the aforementioned Air Office should be contacted. If any of the construction involves rehabilitation or demolition of homes or buildings which contain asbestos -containing building materials (ACBM), then the project proponent is expected to comply with federal National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) rules and Virginia regulations on asbestos abatement activities. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry should be contacted for asbestos related construction notification and permit requirements. If the removal of underground storage tank(s) at the existing sites results in remediation of contaminated subsurface, then the Air Office should be contacted prior to the remediation work. The Department is concerned with air emissions when a substantial quantity of contaminated soil is treated (evaporated) on -site or when groundwater is discovered to be contaminated and on -site treatment (e.g. air stripping) of groundwater is necessary. PLEASE CONTACT THE Northern Virginia AIR OFFICE FOR ANY TECHNICAL AND / OR PERMIT ASSISTANCE. Dona Huang Environmental Engineer Senior 3-9y Date cc: Al Laubscher, Northern Virginia Air Office, DEQ PAGE 2 Rec'd. by Dept. of Environmental Quality AUG 199A ' PLkItc & Inter- COMMONWE1 LTH of VIRQ1NIIAernrnental Affairs DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Peter W. Schmidt P. O. Box 10009 Director Richmond. Virginia 23240-0009 (804)762-4000 August 18, 1994 To:Ms. Ellie Irons, Environmental Program Planner DEQ- Div. of Interg overnmental_Coordinatio-n� From:Berry F. Wright, P.] DEQ- Waste Resource: �_l Subject: Environmental Assessment- Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase-Va. Dept. Of Transportation- Proj. No.:94-088S (State) - Frederick County, City of Winchester. A review has been made of the study submitted to this office for the project captioned above. The following comments are offered in critique of the project as presented with regard to solid waste management: 1-. Solid waste to be generated during site clearing and construction should be disposed of in solid waste management facilities permitted and regulated by DEQ. For information concerning the availability and location of waste management facilities in that area please contact Mr. Ron Smith of the Waste Resources Div. at tele. 703 828-2595. 2-.Section 2.4.D of the Solid Waste Management Regulations VR 672-20-10 allows a conditional exemption for certain kinds of solid waste generated during site clearing and construction. One such exemption which may apply to this project is the landfilling of solid waste which includes only rocks, brick, block, dirt, broken concrete and road pavement and which contains no paper, yard, or wood waste. 3-.Land clearing debris if removed from a parcel where it is generated constitutes a solid waste and must be disposed of in a facility permitted by the Commonwealth. Approval can be obtained from the Air Pollution Control Division to burn land clearing debris if it remains on the site on which it is generated. Land clearing debris, stumps, limbs, etc. which is ground into mulch is not regulated as a solid waste management facility nor is the mulch 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 - Fax (804) 762-4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 considered a solid waste. 4-. Solid waste should be reduced at the source whenever possible for recycling or reuse. This will assist counties in meeting their recycling objective of 25% by 1995. 5-. Soils contaminated with petroleum products which are treated and remain on site are a responsibility of the Water Div. of DEQ. Ms. Martha Hunter can be contacted at telephone 804 527- 5194 if on site remediation is designated as the planned course of action. She can provide information and assistance concerning this matter. If petrolem contaminated soils are removed from the parcel upon which it is generated, it becomes a responsibility of the Waste Resources Division. Part VIII, Section 8.7 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations VR 672-20-10 outlines the proper procedure for handling petroleum contaminated soils if off site treatment or disposal is determined to be the planned course of action. A copy of the Solid Waste Regulations can be obtained by calling Ms. Symia Smith at telephone 804 527-5250. Mr. Smith can be contacted for assistance in interpretation of section 8.7 of the Solid Waste Management Regulations. 6-. Information concerning potentially hazardous waste encountered on site for disposal can be obtained by calling Mr. Steve Frazier at telephone 804 527-5138. It is hoped that this information will meet your requirements. If additional assistance is desired please advise. a If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify ELLIE IRONS at 804/762-4325 or JANE POWELL at (804) 762-4326 prior to the date given. Arrangements will be made to extend the date for your review if possible. An agency will not be considered to have reviewed a document if no comments are received (or contact is made) within the period specified. REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: A. Please review the document carefully. If the proposal has been reviewed earlier (i.e. if the document is a federal Final EIS or a state supplement), please consider whether your earlier comments have been adequately addressed. B. Prepare your agency's comments in a form which would be acceptable for responding directly to a project proponent agency. C. Use your agency stationery or the space below for your comments. Please return your comments to: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW 629 EAST MAIN STREET, SIXTH FLOOR - ROOM 653 RICHMOND, VA 23219 9ec'd. by DePi. of Environmeriial Quality Environm ntal Program Planner � -) 8 �110 COMMENTS Public & Interovernmental Aifairs This appears to be a comprehensive Environmental Imoact Report for the proposed project. It accurately reflects our comments to the VDOT Environmental Specialist. The proposal is under review by Frederick County for re -zoning. The proposal must conform with all Frederick County plans an ordinances. 9/2/94 (signed) k"t' ^d��L4-��(date) (title) Executive D ector (agency) Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission PROJECT # 94-088S 12/93 .G,PY,� Recd. by Dept. of Environ leraal Quality I` h . }(Iy M/ �'c�FMsca TT'W,+ _ 1 �{ i rt994 J. Carlton Courter, III COMMONWEALTH of �( IRCINI'� Divisions COMMONWEALTH 1 `r �J F'UblIC & ln;ek- ministration 804/786-3501 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service,,governmentai,A.;saZZia, FAx804 /371-2945 PO Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23209 Consumer Affairs Dairy & Foods Marketing Product & Industry Regulation September 23, 1994 Ms. Ellie Irons Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Impact Review 629 East Main Street -- Room 653 Richmond, Virginia 23219 RE: Prince George County Elementary School Project Number: 94-10OF Dear Ms. Irons: The following comments are offered in response to the information forwarded on the above mentioned proposal. After review, the proposed work: (i) does not require the conversion of large portions of agricultural lands; and (ii) as of the date thereof, no known specimens or populations of any threatened or endangered plants or insects are known to be located at or near the site of the proposed project. The Environmental Assessment does mention that there will be a minor impact caused by pesticide use for this project. We encourage the use of the least toxic pesticides that are effective in controlling the pests in question and to incorporate the use of pesticides with any principles of integrated pest management that may be appropriate. If you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, c� L� Cheryl Cashman an equal opportunity employer TDD Voice 804 / 371-6344 CITY OF WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA V �KP Rouss City Hall 15'North Cameron Street GI�1A indt s4g r226PI Envirc��,�R�ualit v September 16, 1994 F �'7 1994 Ms. Ellie Irons & Public Inter - Division Department Environmental Quality C�OV6'ublic Division of Intergovernmental Coordination alAffairS Office of Environmental Impact Review 629 East Main Street, Sixth Floor - Room 653 Richmond, VA 23219 RE: Project 94 - 088S Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase Dear Ms. Irons: I am responding to the Phase I Environmental Review Request that you sent on August 16, 1994 for the above project in Frederick County. The City of Winchester understands the need for a larger, more accessible VDOT headquarters location and the desire to be located in an area served by the Department. The proposed site appears to meet the needs and desires indicated in the Phase I report. Winchester elected to not comment on the pending rezoning of the County land, leaving this decision to Frederick County. While the City can provide public water to site, the report indicates that a well will be used as a source. One issue of interest to the City relates to the concerns expressed by adjacent property owners at the subject as to the what kind of use would replace the headquarters if it were to ever move out (SEE PAGE 3, 5th PARAGRAPH). The City would be interested in knowing more about how the existing City site will be disposed of and what measures will be taken to certify that no contamination occurred on the site (or that proper measures have been taken to remedy the situation if contamination did occur). The existing headquarters site is located in an area of mixed zoning and landuse. While we are not aware of any complaints from nearby residences, it is important that the vacated site not have a blighting influence on the surrounding area. Likewise, we would want to know that the site could be readily adapted for an economically viable reuse compatible with adjacent nonresidential uses. I have spoken with Bill Bushman about reuse of the site and he has indicated that it will probably be disposed of through VDOT's right-of-way division. We hope that the property will not sit unused and subject to vandalism for any extended period of time. "THE APPLE CAPITAL" Ms. Ellie Irons September 16, 1994 Page 2 ' One specific portion of the report appears to be misleading. On PAGE 3, 3rd PARAGRAPH, the third sentence references a 0.5 acre parcel deemed to be too expensive at $10,000. I have confirmed with Mr. Bushman that this was the parcel at the corner of Commerce and S. Loudoun Street which according to the City Assessor is 0.75 acres and has a land assessment of $163,400. Further, it was transferred in June 1991 for $125,00. Ten thousand dollars would have been a steal. The final general comment we have pertains to the impacts on Abrams Creek as noted under Section V Impacts on Environment (SEE PAGE 11, 4th PARAGRAPH. The second paragraph reads... "Additionally, stormwater runoff could potentially become contaminated by either accidental spills of chemicals or by greases, oils, salts or chemicals deposited on the site as a result of normal usage of an area headquarters." Please note that Abrams Creek runs west to east through the geographically central portion of the City including numerous stretches of residential land. An extensive network of open space trails and natural areas are proposed along Abrams Creek through the 300 acre Meadow Branch development. Also, Abrams Creek flows along the edge of the City's largest park and Shenandoah University. Please contact me at (703) 667-1815 Ext. 415 if you have any questions regarding the comments contained in this response. Thank you for referring the document to the City of Winchester for comment. Sincerely: Timothy A. o mant Director of Pla cc: Bill Bushman, VDOT Resident Engineer Robert Watkins, Frederick Co.- Dkr. of Planning & Development .0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Prepared by VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SIAIJN'P',)N DISTUICT for the WINCHESTER ARFA HEADQUARMIS LAND PURMINASE l'ur fuitb.��r infoi rrafl-n concerning thi,pu),ea -;cjniact B(.,,-x 2249, Staunton, MS. S. Fwmgh�, Virginia Dop,irtm, V.i",L 244-102-2249, (7,03) 332-9177. i� �-� (,� T. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAUNTON DISTRICT-WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS .ENVIRONMENTAL, IMPACT REPORT -PHASE I SITE SELECTION AND ACO UISITION PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TITLE OF PROJECT: SPONSOR OFF PROJECT: REPO EF.; LOCATION OF PROJEC ': PROJECT CODE: Winchester Area Headquarters Land Purchase August 9, 1994 Virginia Department ol` Transportation Staunton District Suzanne S. Faught Environmental Specialist Sr. Fld. 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PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Proposed Facft Ar The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to purchase approximately 16 acres of land adjoining Route 50 and Route 803 approximately one and one-half miles west of the West Corporate Limits of Winchester (Figure 1). The VDOT proposes to relocate the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site. The land lies in the wedge-shaped area formed by the intersection of Route 803 with Route 50. There are two plots with private residences which will not be acquired by VDOT within this wedge-shaped area. The land is currently zoned Rural Area (RA), The zoning requested in conjunction with VDOT proposal is Industrial Transition (B-3) with voluntary limits proposed that would limit the use of the property to office and storage facilities for contractors, general business offices, and signs. The properties surrounding the site are all zoned Rural Areas and are being used for residences, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, an active rock quarry, and some vacant land. There are no buildings on the land proposed for purchase. The site plan for the proposed area headquarters has not been completed but a conceptual plan is shown in Figure 2. This conceptual plan proposes construction of an office building, a shop, and an office and truck storage building, a salt storage dome, a spreader rack and another storage building. There will be underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, septic tanks and a septic drainfield. A 24 foot wide roadway will connect the Route 803 entrance with the Route 50 entrance. The majority of the construction will be east of the roadway connecting Route 50 and Route 803; however, there will be some construction of various storage facilities west of this roadway. The estimated cost for purchase of this site is $400,000. The water source will be a well which will be located in front of the new office building. A septic system will be used for sewage disposal. Reason for PrnLect: The present site for the Winchester Area Headquarters is within the City of Winchester and a considerable amount of traffic congestion is encountered by VDOT vehicles going to and from the headquarters. Presently, the maintenance headquarters is not located within the geographical area that it serves. If moved to the proposed location, the maintenance headquarters would be located near the south-west corner of its service area (see Figure 3). This move would enhance VDOT's response time during emergencies as well as in the everyday maintenance operations because crews would not have to travel through the City of Winchester. The present headquarters has a Residency Shop which serves both Frederick and Clark Counties. It has a regular maintenance crew, a Frederick County Sign Crew 2 Leader, a Staunton District Electrical Crew, a full-time and part-time receptionist, a Bridge Crew, a Permit and Subdivision Specialist, and a small meeting room. There are two survey parties located in the Winchester Area. These survey parties used to be located at the current Winchester Area Headquarters, but the headquarters grew to the point that there was no more room and the survey parties had to relocate. They are presently moving from one location to another (off site) on a temporary basis until a permanent location can be found for them. Furthermore, the present facility does not have adequate room for storage of chemicals used in snow removal operations or for regular stock storage. The Winchester Area Headquarters is staffed by 40 full time employees and has the responsibility of maintaining 33% of the state maintained roads in Frederick County. A breakdown of mileage by system is as follows: Interstate 81 - 44 lane miles, Primary, including Route 11, Route 37, Route 50, Route 522, and Route 7 - 111.50 lane miles, Secondary - 159.56 lane mules for a total of 315.06 lanes miles for all road systems. Protect History+ VDOT began considering relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters at least 10 to 15 years ago. As early as 1970, the potential inadequacy of the present lot was realized. When an adjacent 0.50 acre lot became available, VDOT considered purchasing the site but later decided that $10,000.00 asking price was too high. The decision was made that, if expansion of the Headquarters became necessary, VDOT should look for a suitable lot outside of the Winchester City Limits. This search for a suitable site, however, did not begin in earnest until approximately 5 to 6 years ago. Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. These are discussed in Section IV - Alternatives. An informal public meeting with area residents and county governmental officials was held on site on July 13, 1994. The project has been discussed with Frederick County officials, including the Frederick County Administrator and Board of Supervisors and the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, as well as the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission, The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission has indicated that there has been some public opposition to this project by neighboring residents who are concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. The Planning District Commission added that residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project feel that it would disrupt their community, which is designated as a rural community center in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. Other concerns of the area residents, according to the Planning District Commission, are the environmental consequences of the proposed facility 3 being established there and additional traffic. Twenty-four citizens signed a petition expressing their opposition to the rezoning from rural areas (RA) to industrial transition (B-3). The Frederick County Department of Planning and Development also indicated that residents living within the general area of the project are opposing the project because of possible visual, traffic, and environmental impacts. There has also been concern expressed over the precedent that might be set should the rezoning be approved, and what this might mean for the future of the Round Hill Community. The citizens opposed to the project feel that construction of the area headquarters at this location would disrupt their community, according to the Kris Tierney, Deputy Planning Director. The local newspaper, WbOtester Star, has reported on the citizen opposition to this project. According to the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development, Frederick County does not have a specific development or land use plan for the future development of the Round Hill Community and added that the County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensive industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Bill, nor does it rule out the possibility for some development of this type. 111. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT Site Description The 16 acres of land to be purchased for the relocation of the Winchester Area Headquarters consists primarily of grassy upland areas with scattered patches of trees around rock outcrops, in old fence rows, and along the roadway edges of the property. The old fence rows provide some songbird habitat. A palustrine emergent wetland area is located in the southwest corner of the parcel and continues west beyond the site's western boundary. This wetland is shown on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Mal). Abrams Creek flows between the wetland and Route 803 along a portion of the southern boundary of the property. Slopes range from almost level in the wetland to 33% on steeper portions of the hillside (Figure 4). There are scattered trees and shrubs located on the property as well. A small sinkhole is located approximately 1.35 feet south of the southern boundary of the inclusion residential parcels which are not included in the proposed purchase. There are numerous limestone rock outcroppings scattered over the site. A dirt lane, portions of which exceed 15% in slope, goes from Route 803 to Route 50 approximately midway through the parcel. 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SLMS UMMING 15Z cw w -ithia WETLAND Hatclied areas denote locatinas % E�. ALM rs N purchase sLt* boundaries mhere slopes exceed 15Z (based on elevation changes bet%wes 5 footcontours). &.-"k v 4 4 vwr - VIMMSTER MU RADQUAWM- ---------------- ------ - - - - - --------------- i Capital Owtlav Project - - % --------------- --- - - - Purcham of W ew Site for H.Q. 2 Figure 4 Slopes greater than 131 C, / 6- A SurroundingLand Use r The land surrounding the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters lot is used for residential and agricultural activities. Also in the vicinity of the site are two auto salvage businesses, an active rock quarry, and some vacant land. The remainder of the large parcel of which VDOT proposes to purchase 16 acres also consists of grassy upland areas, wetlands, and wooded areas. Stormwater Runoff and nrainare Stormwater runoff from the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters site presently flows south into the headwaters of Abrams Creek, tributary to Opequon Creek which is in the Potomac River Drainage Basin. Abrams Creek is a Department of Environmental Quality - Water Division Class IV Mountainous Zone Stream. Abrams Creek is not listed by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as a trout stream. As part of a larger study to relate land use to fish communities in the Opequon drainage, Abrams Creek has been sampled for fish by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Biological Survey. Soils and Geoloev The sails which exist on the purchase site are mapped as Frederick-Poplimento loams ranging from 2-7% slopes to 7-15 % slopes, Frederick-Popliniento-Rock outcrop complex 2-15 % slopes, Frederick-Poplimento loams, very rocky 7-15 % slopes, and h assanetta foams. These soils are not classified as hydric soils according to the Soil Conservation Service. An estimated 50% of the site is classified as Prime Farmland Sails according to the Frederick County Soil Survey. 'i'he soils are underlain by Cambrian Age bedrock of the Conococheague Formation, according to Geology and Mineral Resources of Frederick County. This rock is predominantly composed of sandy laminated limestone and interbedded sandstone, with thin dolomite beds composing approximately 10% of the whole. Limestone and dolomite rock outcrops have been observed on the project site. As stated previously a small sinkhole exists on the lot. Recreational Areas Scenic Rivers or Byffays, Open Space Easements There are no existing or planned recreational facilities on the project site, nor are there any scenic rivers or scenic byways. The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has indicated there are no open space easements on inventory in this area. Cultural Resources A Phase I Cultural Resources was conducted on the purchase site. Both archaeological and architectural sites were identified (See Figure 5). The survey 5 'l [a M SI ... •� .. .... � :,fib \.) � t�:-':.r< ,.. .,-:, '. ' • `.�., f,r!• l,r::ii�r::' \ ! �'.A�,i'} �. 4f �r7ut Y Y ii ��'.Y...w 1 r: �j ' ' v 1 1 / : r r' , .' ./ .o. , V. , �.. • r t / i I ,l • k•i� ' •� /A4;i _.♦ �.� ��� ''.1• ...•..• � !' r ���.. !rw• .i ltf �♦ it i 1v� vaSptLftg �•Y 1, �' ; i' �'. , �V�:.�.wv KN66 O v �•` • . n. • , • r " : I +'. • r . ii �' � � • '` I /, ' 1 / !S <.. '''yt. � 1. / . �:♦ � , a � ,sir. .l• Arts Aii' ,,//�� •t './' (�, /% I •� ' . ! �-•_'-r' .N l�i_ �� .. �.. /AAA + � 'il: \�.•ra ('. ••! • j • Q �,I, n .+ �! '+ .i:.:' ``= -•. % N ,.?4 ,I ,1,:_/�y� �e ►7 yak( L✓ , • O Ra�di Towers. ;� 1� ti .. +,r r J ` \ .rw • 1 • ' e. . J �, f i y • 1 ; a -JrHigh _ • (� 1 *44FK514 ■r. ; •t , ,�t c �!«' ��(I�wa ,» 034-0470AL i �: 44rK51 5 J yv,`•: 4 :� Id Hill • '�" r' -046� I'..t•'•r�•: ':�J: �'!� ►Q a Route 50 via • #U34-4098♦ y ti C~ Berz-Z o •p `gill Cr � 34-IxWn nAw W Cer►iF' f? <. 034-1154 ,� • • �„�' PROJECT fJ+ AREA �o _ i} O ' ;�+�/ � , • • .: � �d 'L� / ' ` y! . I-.:.��t= `� �:.. Ili ��, � i dio el Y `- - • '' '' CULTURAL RESOURC S 1 I anilts ■ Archaeological Sit' es o 1 w ♦ Architectural. Sites �1 �, *'Signifies Recommended for Phase Evaluations.Nk S: 9 ' f VDOT - WINCHESTER AREA HEADQUARTERS �•. � z �"' i } Capital Outlay Project fj eas `� Purchase of New Site for H.Q. J' c� L'1�• Figure 5 Cultural Resources e o (.�``!3 '`"t l L r :" l ) �i / r�R/9 r. _ t �; . � �'`�-'� ~ CJ - � l 'r� � f� l •~� J'' l•.t_/.) a 3ar � ., /• %�. / � � Gem_ identified two archaeological sites on the project. One site, 44FK515 located at the If intersection of Route 803 and Route 55, was not recommended for further work. Archaeological site 44FK514 was recommended for a Phase II evaluation. This site is located in approximately the same location as the proposed drainfield. A total of six structures were identified as being over 50 years in age near the project area. Of these six structures, two are recommended for Phase 11 evaluations: site 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). The remaining four structures identified were not recommended for further work. The Phase I Cultural Resources evaluation has been submitted to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) for review and comments. Forestry Resources The Department of Forestry has indicated that there are no significant trees, tuuber stands, or forest ecosystems present on the site. The small area of wetlands in the southwest corner of this property contains no trees at all. Rare, Threatened or Enda-gored Species The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has indicated that the federal candidate/state threatened loggerhead shrike Lanius Movicia?tus has been observed in the project area. Additionally, the state threatened wood turtle Clemmys insculya has been documented approximately 4 miles north of the project site, and the state special concern conunon barn -owl 7y10 albs and brown creeper Certhia americana may be present if habitat conditions are appropriate as they have been documented in the Winchester quadrangle. Neither the Department of Conservation and Recreation (Natural Heritage Database) nor the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services listed any threatened or endangered plant, insect or animal species that have been document on the site. The VDOT Wildlife Biologist reviewed the site and determined that habitat for Wood Turtle does not exist on the site. Hazardous Materials Site Assessment The VDOT conducted a Hazardous Materials Site Assessment for this proposed purchase. No U.S. EPA CERCLIS (Superfund) sites or National Priorities List sites are within a mile radius of the property. The information provided by the Department of Environmental Quality Office of Waste Resource Management Preliminary revealed that there were no observations on -site that would signal a problem with hazardous wastes or site pollutants. The environmental engineer reviewing the site stated that Abrams Creek, at the time of his inspection, was 6 exceptionally clear with abundant minnows and sunfish. He recommended sampling the existing property's water supply well and conducting property title reviews. The If Hazardous Materials Site Assessment is provided in Appendix I. IV. ALTFEtNATIVES Purposed Alternative: See Section II: Project Description and Purpose. J?o Noth ng Alternative: This alternative is undesirable because it would not improve existing conditions. The need for a more strategically located area headquarters to serve the area would not be met. As development in the area increases, traffic congestion will increase resulting in reduced response time. Keeping the present Winchester Area Headquarters site would also not solve the insufficient size problem. There is no space for the two survey parties at the present site or for adequate chemical or regular stock storage. Renovation to the existing facilities would not solve the space or location problems either. Alternative Sites Eliminated From Further Consideration: Several other sites were reviewed before the present site was chosen. In February of 1990, VDOT was considering a site on Route 522, just west of Route 37 on the northwest side of Winchester. A local politician expressed a desire, however, to keep the surrounding area rural in nature with large tracts of land and large homes. This site would require screening from adjacent property owners. Sites on Route 661 east of Route 11, on Route 11 at the intersection of Route 1322, and the Stonewall Industrial Park were reviewed. There were several reasons why these alternative sites were dropped from consideration. In some cases, it was the amount of response time it would take from the site to the primary and interstate routes within the maintenance area. One site, located on Route 837 north of Winchester within the Valley Industrial Park, was evaluated in depth and an Environmental Impact Report (E112) was prepared and submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (then the Council on the Environment) in April, 1991. Preliminary site studies had revealed the presence of soil and groundwater contamination, likely resulting from past usage of the proposed purchase site and an adjacent site by others. During the review of this EIR by state environmental agencies, VDOT decided to abandon further consideration of the site due to the presence of the contamination, the likely need for a complete site characterization study, and the potential that groundwater remediation may be 7 required, as well VDOT's potential liability with respect to subsequent cleanup activities. Later in 1991, however, review of this site was reinitiated and a consultant was hired to investigate the extent of the contamination. Following the completion of these investigations, a Supplemental EIR was sent to the Department of Environmental Quality in April, 1993 for review. This report was approved by the Office of the Governor on May 21, 1993. Later in 1993, however, the VDOT Employee Safety and Health Enb*ineer recommended that the site not be purchased due to the groundwater contamination which would require that no wells be drilled on site for drinking purposes, the possibility of fresh contamination from a parcel that VDOT did not propose to purchase, and the known and unknown health effects resulting from short and long-term exposure to the contaminants. Due to this recommendation, the site was dropped from consideration. N. V. IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT 10 The proposed purchase of the site will not have any significant impacts on the environment. The following is a description of potential impacts on the environment due to the construction of the new Winchester Area Headquarters. As stated previously, a Phase II Environmental Impact Report will be written for the Design and Construction Phase of this project. This Phase II report will provide a more indepth examination of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the new area headquarters. Effects on Wildlife, Fish, Marine Life and Their Habitats: VDOT's Wildlife Biologist has determined that the fencerows which will be impacted during construction provide some songbird habitat. Appropriate habitat for the Wood Turtle was not found on the site. Cultural Disruption Archaeological site 44FK514 wluch has been recommended for a Phase II Archaeological Evaluation may be impacted by the proposed drainfield construction. Architectural sites 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden) have been recommended for Phase II Evaluations. These sites may be visually impacted by thc. proposed construction. No educational or religious institutions, or settlement patterns will be affected by the project. The project will not physically impact any residential areas as all construction will be within the boundaries of the 16 acre purchase site. An indirect impact on residential areas, particularly the residences on the two inclusion lots, would be the security and business lighting which will be needed on the site. Agricultural or Forest lands: The purchase site includes approximately 8 acres of prime farmland soils. The prime soils to be impacted; however, are not currently being used for agricultural purposes. The V ginia Department of Forestry has indicated that the project will have no impact of forest resource management. The Area Forester indicated that forest fire protection in Frederick County may be slightly enhanced by relocating the Winchester Area Headquarters to this site, since their trucks and equipment are refueled at VDOT shops, and this location will provide for quicker access for refueling than the current locations on Commerce Street in Winchester. 9 Effects on Existing Yfirhway Patterns and Traffic Circulation: 40 Access to the proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be from Route 50 or from Route 803. The main entrance will be on Route 50. This development will impact traffic patterns in the area by generating a considerable increase in traffic to and from the site. Vehicle trips to and from the site would be generated by employees who work there, VDOT employees from other locations, private citizens, and local governmental officials visiting the site, trucks making deliveries of fuel and supplies to the site, and the VDOT vehicles which range from cars and pickups to construction equipment. Recreation A . -is, Scenic Rivers, or Wildlife Management Areas: No recreational areas, scenic rivers or wildlife management areas are within or adjacent to the project area. Encroachment of State Bottoms or Wetlands: The site contains approximately 2 acres of a large palustrine emergent wetland in the southwest corner of the site. This wetland lies within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek. There will he no fill or excavation within this wetland area. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the }potential for altering stormwatcr runoff front this area into the wetland. Encroachment on the 100-Year )klued in: The proposed purchase site includes a portion of the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek. No construction will take place within the 100 year floodplain. Discharge of :any Substance or Heat to Surface or Ground Waters: VDOT does not anticipate the discharge of any substance or heat to surface or ground waters. Consumption of Water Resources: The proposed Winchester Area Headquarters will be served by an on -site well to be permitted by the Virginia Department of Health. The average daily flow of water to the proposed area headquarters is estimated at approximately 700 gallons per day. Clearing, Excavating, Dredging, and Filling; Clearing, filling, and excavating will be necessary. Approximately 15,000 cubic yards of excavation and 50,000 cubic yards of fill will be required. A more precise estimate 10 of fill and excavation quantities will be provided in the Phase II report. Some of the excavated material may be used on site as fill if the material is suitable for this use. The contractor will he required to dispose of any non -suitable excavated material off VDOT property at an approved waste site or a public landfill (see Solid Waste Disposals). No excavation or fill will be place within the wetlands or the 100-year floodplain. Streams: Since Abrams Creek flows adjacent to a portion of the southern boundary of the property and since the surface drainage of this property is directed toward Abrams Creek, the potential exists for siltation of this stream during construction of the area headquarters. Additionally, stormwater runoff could potentially become contaminated by either accidental spills of chemicals or by greases, oils, salts or chemicals deposited on the site as a result of normal usage of an area headquarters. The design of the area headquarters will include features which will minimize the possibility of contamination of Abrams Creek Stormwater Runoff The construction of this area headquarters will result in the increase of stormwater runoff due to the surface area of the roofs, roadways, and parking lots. Design of this project will be in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, and the annual stormwater management Standards and Specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A VPDI ✓S stormwater discharge permit may be required for this proposed project. sroundwater, Wells, and Septic Systems According to the Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District, the poten ail for adverse effects to the local groundwater does exist due to the nature of the underlying limestone geology. As the present time there are two houses on adjoining properties that have drilled wells used for human consumption that could be affected if any extensive blasting were to be conducted in the area. The potential for adverse effects to surrounding septic systems is slight. But, according to the Health District, if major drainage patterns were changed or if extensive blasting were to modify existing structure or fracture the underlying rock, this could have an adverse effect on the drainfields. 11 Emission of Air Pollutants: At VDOT vehicles will be the only source of air pollution. All vehicles undergo mandated yearly inspections in order to comply with state and federal vehicle emission control measures. Temporary air pollution impacts may occur when brush and debris are burned during land clearing operations. All burning will be conducted in accordance with current regulations. Solid Waste Disposals: All waste materials resulting from construction of this site will be disposed of in an approved waste site. Materials not suitable for waste sites will be disposed of at an approved landfill in accordance with local landfill regulations or other applicable state and federal regulations. Power Source for )Eating and CoolinE: This information will be provided in the Phase II report+ Emission of Radiation: No emission of radiation is anticipated at this site. No radioactive materials will be used .. t the proposed area headquarters. Noise: The construction of this area headquarters will increase noise levels in the vicinity due to construction activities and periodic operation of heavy trucks and equipment required to perform necessary maintenance functions. Noise from the Department's vehicles will be minimized by proper mufflers on the vehicles. Toxic or Hazardous Materials: The following toxic or hazardous materials will be stored at this site: Sodium Chloride Calcium Chloride Kerosene Gasoline Diesel Fuel 1,000 tons 100 tons 500 gallons 10,000 gallons 105000 gallons These materials will be stored in accordance with present guidelines and regulations. 12 The sodium/calcium chloride will be stored in a dome building. The buildings and storage facilities for containing runoff from these buildings and the areas immediately surrounding the buildings will he constructed in accordance with current state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines. The kerosene will be stored in an above ground approved storage tank. The gasoline and diesel fuel will be stored in approved underground storage tanks. Minor amounts of hazardous wastes may be generated or stored at . ae site including paint thinners, varsol-type parts washer, diesel/gas or fuel/water mixtures. These wastes will be stored and shipped to disposal facilities in accordance with current state and federal hazardous waste management regulations. Enerw Consumption: Electrical power will be supplied by Potomac Edison Company at an estimated rate of approximately 10,240 Kilowatt hours per month. This is the rate used at the present Winchester Area Headquarters site. The proposed facility will nut create a power overload or significantly increase the demand for electricity from the Potomac Edison Company. The new buildings will be designed to be more energy efficient than the existing buildings. Method of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal: Sewer water will be disposed of in an approved septic drain field located on the area headquarters lot. A septic drain field had been approved by the health department; however, this site is located near the sink hole. A new drainfield site away from the sinkhole has been selected but is located near an archaeological site. The VDOT will seek approval from the Health Department of either this site or an alternative drainfield site located away from the sinkhole. V1. MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS: The following measures will be taken to minimize any possible effects: Wildlife To replace songbird habitat lost by impacts to the fencerows, the. Wildlife Biologist has recommended that VDOT include some autumn olive, American Holly, or Shadbush in the landscape plan for this project. Mitigation to minimize impacts to Loggerhead Shrike will include replacement of lost perching and nesting habitat such as hedgerows of red cedars and hawthorns and could include seasonal restrictions on construction during the spring breeding period. 13 To minimize impacts on wood turtles, although it does not appear that habitat exists 10 on the site for the wood turtle, VDOT will conduct a survey for wood turtles immediately prior to and following construction. Solid and Construction Waste: All waste materials not suitable for use as fill or at an approved waste site will be disposed of in accordance with local landfill regulations. Erosion and Siltation: To prevent erosion and siltation, all disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched. Filter fabric will be Placed at strategic points of drainage. Temporary and permanent erosion and siltation control measures shall be applied to erodible material exposed by any activity associated with construction including local material sources, stockpiles, waste areas, and haul roads. An erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and implemented in compliance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual erosion and sediment control standards and specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Stream and Wetland Protection: Strict erosion and siltation controls will be used during construction to minimize siltation of Abrams Creek. A minimum of 100 feet of grassy buffer will be retained between Abrams Creek and the wetlands and disturbed areas. Any chemical storage facilities will be provided with containment ponds or facilities in accordance with current regulations. A stormwater management plan will also be developed for the site which will minimize alterations in stormwater runoff flow and the potential for contamination of this wetland. Energy Conservation Measures: The construction of this building will meet the Department of Engineering and Building's codes for energy conservation. Control of Air Pollution: Temporary air quality impacts from construction are not expected to be significant. Construction activities will be performed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Dust control measure will be implemented if needed. Any burning brush or debris resulting from land clearing operations will be conducted in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. 14 Wells, and Seutic Systems: The use of controlled blasting techniques would minimize the potential for impacts to the underlying rock and wells and drainfields in the project area. Visual Impacts The Department of Forestry provided some recommendations to lessen the visual impacts of the proposed facility by retaining the current strips of trees along the edges of Route 50 and 803. This screening could be enhanced by planting a 50 to 60 foot wide strip of tall -growing trees around the perimeter of the property, and planting individual trees among new buildings, parking lots, etc. within the property. The VDOT will consider the Department of Forestry's comments when designing the site plan for this project. Cultural Resources If the archaeological site 44FK514 is to be impacted by the proposed construction and is determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, it is probably that excavation for data recovery would mitigate the effects of the project on this site. If standing structures 034-0098 and 034-0346 are determined to be eligible for the National Register and it is determined that the project will have an adverse visual effect on these sites, the effects could probably be mitigated by using landscaping to minimize the visual and auditory intrusions to these properties. VH. 11-REVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES This project will not cause a permanent significant impact on air quality or water quality, will not consume significant land or water resources, will not generate other demands on the natural resources of the immediate or surrounding area. No significant resources, natural or cultural, will be permanently impacted by the project. The project is not within a scenic area. This project includes the use of irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. Specifically, the resources committed for this project are the 14 acres of upland on which the new area headquarters will be built initially and on which the headquarters could be expanded in the future if necessary, and the materials used in construction. VDOT is committed to preserving the area within the 100 year floodplain of Abrams Creek which includes the two acres of wetlands. The project construction uphill from the wetland has the potential for altering the flow of stormwater runoff into the wetland. No significant short or long term negative effects on the.nvironment are anticipated from this allocating of resources. 15 VDOT is committed to preserving Virginia's natural resources and protecting the 10 environment for this and future generations. This environmental evaluation analyzes factors concerned with protecting the environment. Based on these factors, we have determined that there will be no significant adverse impacts on the environment. 16 OlTI ERS Joy a. 3" Cbairmao W. vruim orm Vloe Chapman soya F. Millar Troasurer walla M. Dwma sa __y 7Uawaa J. CbrrioRal. AICP t:xon ow Director Cot 41811 ON1PRs Jaomry, 1494 CT.ARX7,, CUt1M Jams E. Curt. M A.R. -Pea- DwAtas,k. 'David L Ash YREDEIUCT► COUNTY kkh d o. » *lobe R t10oy. Jr. Robert M. sager W. Harrir SUM 56106. Jr. RobMt W. Wa&im PAGF.COUNTY *Nora Belk Coma RoPRW w. cad Allm toudereack FWrb ,Fairfax 3planning Miotrirt eommiaion " Scrving local governments of the northern Shenandoah Valley." 103 East Sixth Stmet Front Royal, Virginia 22630-3499 Telephone (703) 636-8sW July 5, 1994 Ms. Suzanne S. Faught Environmental Specialist Department of Transportation P. O. Box 2249 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 Re: Winchester Area Headquarters - Frederick County - Capital Outlay Project Dear Ms. Faught: In accordance with your request, we have reviewed the above -captioned project in Frederick County. There has been some opposition to this project during the re -zoning process on the part of neighboring residents; they are mainly concerned with the fact that there is currently no industrial zoning in that area, and what kind of use would replace VDOT in the newly -created industrial zone if the headquarters were ever moved out. Other concerns are the environmental consequenses of the proposed facility being established there, and additional traffic. i SI116VAN DOAH COUNTY Residents of the area who are opposing the proposed project would feel that it Gordo* C. D.. r Jr. would disrupt their community,which is designated as a rural communitycenter Jobe D. � P *W. W� �ft in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan n. W-atiam Peace WAkXfN coLTfry I must refer you to Frederick County Department of Planning and Development Maly Arm Rite, •swigeF. t LU— to determine whether this project is consistent with their community goals; it is FRONT ROYAL Part of a pending rezoning request. They can also let you know if there are any Jobs W. Goad agricultural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries, and whether SA'ShM. Cli`" rnis. ° it has been included in an count historical research, ur. ctirx xorr:, m Y Y •cgs D. � e ; Sincerely, w1lllam P. Menefee. hE[I)METOWN , / V •Gkaay H. Mona � -IN�/ 1,. tl crrY Robert E. Kinsley, OLY a- sltul! Associate Director WNCHEST11M R ENVIRONMENTAL R ! C.B. M66y cc: iris Tierney l± STAUMY)N DISTRICT (; •1`iiwe C. DO* Davit C. 7&n P"Q Frederick County C C Tea. &y A. You em 6/3 /2 - LN E.' U L C h 1994 t sr�m.Li+a Co�taeitlna V ,- D PiFASE RECYCLE E STAU",)N DISTRICT E C C t � r �; U O 1994 1 r � _;._.COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DAVID R. GEHR COMMISSIONER MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1401 EAST BROAD STREET RICHMOND. 23219 To: Ms. Suzanne Faught August 3, 1994 EARL T. ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL ENOINGER Wildlife Resources VDOT - Winchester Area Headquarters Capital Outlay Project This will refer to your recent memorandum on the above cited project. The project was reviewed in the field. Impacts to local terrestrial wildlife species or their habitat will be minimal. The Iand comprises approximately 16 acres and is an abandoned farm area. Very few trees were found on the property. It is hoped that VDOT will plant some autumn olive, American holly, or shadbush to provide songbirds available habitat. 'There will be some fencerows taken that provided songbird habitat. Strict erosion controls should be utilized near Abrams Spring during construction. 1 understand that construction will not be near the wetland areas. Revegetate any exposed area and use maximum siltation controls. The project will not impact any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Rivers Inventory, Final List of Rivets, or any potential Virginia state scenic rivers. Endangered Species Coordination with the Natural Heritage Division of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have indicated no federal endangered or threatened bird, plant, or terrestrial animal species. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' letter may indicate the state threatened loggerhead shrike has been observed in the area. This rare bird, listed as Endangered on the state list, typically occupies hedgerows along pastures and old field successional areas. It is requested that proposed measures of mitigation could include seasonal restrictions on construction during the spring breeding period and/or replacement of lost perching and nesting habitat (i.e., hedgerows of red cedars and hawthorns). It TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21S7 7FNTURY Ms. Suzanne Faught Page 2 August 3, 1994 The state threatened wood turtle will be surveyed for before and after consturction; however, appropriate habitat is not found on this project for this species. I appreciate the opportunity to review the project and provide this information. Please do not hesitate to call me at 371-6748 if there are any questions. aA Donald L. West Wildlife Biologist Enclosure cc: Mr. W. W. Spence, Jr. Mr. J. C. Wamsley Ms. S. M. Ingham -i Carlto J. mmmie Caw►tn, III CO ,� ja ONVM T TH Of V IR INIA Commcas�onrr lv'Aj9'A 1 Vr L33..�1 &U / 786-3501 Department o f Agriculture and Consul • er Services FAXBl14 /37I-2945 A Box 1763, Richmond, Virginia 232W June 13, 1994 Suzanne Faught Environmental Specialist Va. Dept. of Transportation P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, VA 24402--2249 Dear Ms. Faught: I ti!yw Ad minist►ahar Animal lice th Consumes Ajfirrs Dairy & F006 MarkronS Amluri & Industry Regutatwa This letter is in response to your request for information on listed threatened and endangered plant or insect speciezi in the vicinity of Winchester Area Headquarters -new location. To date there are no listed threatened or endangered) plant or insect species known to occur in the area outline on the map you provided (Rotate 50 approximately 1 1/2 miles west of the West- corporate Limits of Winchester) . The absence of data does not necessarily mean that no listed species occur in the area, '.ut that our files do not currently contain information to doc;ument their presence. If you need additional information Please contact me. Sincerely, John R. 'fate Endangered Species Coordinator Office of Plant Protection (804) 786-3515 an equal opportunity employer Thn Voice 8(9 / 371-6344 ADMINISTRA710N a NATURAL IIEIM AGE PLANNING AND JUCREATION RE50111t(;L5 SOIL AND WATER GONSERVATION $1ATE PARKS COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENTOF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION M r~'1VW SLMI TDD iM) 786 2121 1KhnV1 rd. V(r91nU 2]219 (R0/17W2121 Suzanne Faught Environmental Department of P.O. Box 2249 Staunton, VA July 19, 1994 Specialist Transportation 24402-2249 FAX: (804)7A&t141 R ENVIRONMENTAL R E STAUNTON DISTRICT E C C� I U L 2 0 1994 1 V V E ,-- E 1 ID D re: Winchester Area Headquarters - New Location, Capital Outlay Project, Frederick County Dear _;s. Faught: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has reviewed the subject project and offers the following comments. The pi)posed project is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on existing or planned recreational facilities nor will it impact any streams on the National Park Service Nationwide Inventory -Final List of Rivers, potential State scenic Rivers or existing or potential State Scenic Byways. DCR has searched its Biological and Conservation Datasystem (BCD) for occurrences of natural heritage resources from the area outlined on the submitted map. Natural heritage resources (NhIR's) are defined as the habitat of rare, threatened or endangered alant and animal species, unique or exemplary natural communities and significant geologic formations. According to the information currently in our files, there are no natural heritage resources documented in the project area. The absence of data may indicate that the project area has not been surveyed, rather than confirm that the area lacks natural heritage resources. New and updated information is continually added to BCD. Please contact DCR for an update on this natural heritage information if a significant amount of time passes before it is utilized. I For this project a a stormwater management plan and an erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, ` the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual standards and specifications for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. sincerely, G John R. Davy, Jr. Planning Bureau Manager JRD:ely Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District 800 Smithfield Avenue P. O. Box 2056 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (703) 722-3480 FAX (703) 722-3479 Couniles of Clarke. Frederick, I'age. Shenandoah, Warren, and City of Winchester July 14, 1994 FF.STAUNTON NVIRONMENTAL a . Suzanne Faught, Environmental Specialist DIS�i� C iDepartment of Transportation E P.O. Box 2249 1F,,. 2::]1 Staunton, VA. 24402 V V F Ei U D Dear its. Faught: This letter is in respons*r to your letter of June 22, 1994 asking for comments on the proposed new Winchester Area Headquarters of the Department of Transportation, to be located on Rt. 50 and Rt. 803, in Frederick County. Question # 1. Any potential contamination of a public water supply system due to the proposed project? Upon our review the Health Department ,an find no potential for contamination of any public water supply system b; the construction or operation of the proposed new Headquarters. The nearest public water ends at the Winche::ter Medical Center approximately 1 mile from the proposed Headquarters. Question ii 2. Any adverse effects of the proposed project on local groundwater or on designation of a critical groundwater management area? Due to the nature of the underlying geology (limestone) there does exist the potential for adverse effects to the local groundwater by the proposed project. At the present time there are two houses on adjoining properties that have drilled wells used for human consumption that could be effected if any extensive blasting were to be conducted in the area. Question # 3. Any adverse effects of the proposed project on local sanitary facilities, such as a public sever system or pri-ate septic fields. No public sewer system exist on or near the proposed site so therefore no potential for any adverse effects exist with regard to public sewer systems. The potential for adverse effects caused to surrounding septic systems is slight. But if major drainage patterns were changed or if extensive blasting were to modify existing structure or fracture the underlying rock, this could have an adverse effect on the drainfields. IA V/D10( HI l NNT Vmwrirq fau OW r w &*W0" rr.r Ir In addition this property has an approved drainfield site . No disturbance of this drainfield site can be made or the present Sewage Disposal Permit will be null and void so special care must be taken to insure that the drainfield site remains undisturbed. Sincerely, ��d /-f S'e:e" Frank R. Lee Hnvirorrmental Health Specialist Senior frl/FRL i COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 40 703 / 665 -S6S 1 Fax 703 / 679-0682 Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Ms. Suzanne Faught R ENVIRONMENTAL R ; Environmental Spec. E SI'AUNTON n15TEt1C1' C t Virginia Department of Transportation E JUL 0 d 1994 E ; 1 P. 0. Box 2249 1 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2249 V E r RE: Comments on Proposed VDOT Headquarters= — Dear Ms. Faught: I am writing on behalf of John R. Riley, Jr., Frederick County Administrator, in response to your letter of June 22, 1994 requesting comments on the proposed location of the VDOT, Winchester Area I-eadquarters. Your letter posts several questions. I will respond to them in order. 1) Pleaw comment on any organized opposition to this proposed project? There is opposition to the project, as there s to most any proposal of this nature. Whether or not you would consider it "organized opposition" is•a matter of opinion. What opposition we have seen comes primarily from residents living within the general area of the proposed project. The objections seem to be that of possible visual, traffic, and environment) impacts. There has also been concern expressed over the precedent that might be set should the rezoning be approved, and what this might mean for the future of the Round Hill Community, 2) Will the project disrupt a community or its planned development? This is a very subjective gacz,tior,. C eitainly those upposed io the project feel that it will disrupt their corrunurriiy. At this point the County does not have.a "plan" specific to the future development of the Round Hill Community. Our County Comprehensive Plan does not call for extensiv_g industrial or commercial development within rural Community Centers such as Round Hill, nor does it rule out the passibility for some development of this type. 3a) Is the project consistent with community goals such as proposed land use? If I understand your question, the answer would be similar to that of question #2. There is currently no land use plan or established goals specific to the Round Hill Community other than some mention in the County's Comprehensive Plan which calls for "increased road improvements and the provision of public water and sewer." 9 North Loudoun Stied P.O. Box 601 Winchcstcr, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 b) What is the existing and proposed zonings for this area? The current zoning for the parcel being considered is Rural Areas (RA). The zoning requested in conjunction with VDOT's proposal is Industrial Transition (B-3) with voluntary limits proposed that would limit the use of ` the property to offices and storage facilities for building construction contractors and special trade contractors, general business offices, and business, directional, and entrance signs. The property surrounding the site is all zoned RA and is being used for residences, agricultural activities, two auto salvage businesses, and some vacant land. c) Will the proposed project be compatible with your County planning? This is a question which the County is in the process of attempting to answering through the rezoning application and subsequent public hearing process. Ultimately, it will be up to the County Board of Supervisors to decide whether or not the proposal conforms to County plans. 4) Are there any agrimiltural/forestal districts within the proposed project boundaries? No. S) Has the project been Included in any County historical research? I don't understand your question. If you mean has the parcel or surrounding area been the subject of historic research, the entire County has been surveyed for historic structures and the information is recorded in a three volume report available through our Planning Office or the Handley Library in Winchester. 6) A the proposed project endorsed by the Board of Supervisors? The Board has not made a decision on the pending application for B-3 zoning. The application went before the Board on June 8, 1994, at which time the application and public hearing was tabled until the Board meeting of August 10, 1994. I hope you find these answers satisfactory. If you have any additional questions or would like clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Kris erney, CP` Deputy Planning Director 4 M. I GRIMN Relto" fareua COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Old Route 29S & Fontaine Avenue Post Office Box Q R ENVIRONMENTAL R Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 6104� 177-5193 F, STAUN'I�ON DISTRICT E 24 a ley Avenue C C Winchester, VA 22601 I JULrj ��94 E 703/722-3496 V V July 13, 1994 E r�---r E ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, FORESTRY Winchester Area Headquarters -New Location Capital Outlay Project -Frederick County TO, Suzanne Faught, Environmental Specialist FROM: Gerald Crowell, Area Forester This proposed site consists of openland with a few scattered patches of trees occuring on rock outcrops, in old fence rows, and along the edges of North Frederick pike (Rt. 522) and Round Hill Road (RT. 803). There are r.i significant trees, t'.mber stands, or forest ecosystems present. The small ;'•ea of wetlands in the southwest corner of this property contains no trees at all.. Therefore, this project will have no impact on forest resource management. Forest fire protection in Frederick County may be s3ightly enhanced by relocating the Winchester. Area Headquarters to this site, since our trucks and equipment are refueled at VDOT shops, and this location will provide quicker access for refueling than the current location on Commerce Street in Winchester. Visual impact of this proposed facility can be lessened by retaining the current strips of trees along the edges of Routes 522 and 803. This screening effect can be enhanced by planting a 50'-60' wide strip of tall -growing trees around the perimeter of the property, ai-d planting individual trees among new buildings, parking lots, etc., within the property. Mission: A Forest Resource to Meet the Needs of the Comonwealth � E1WI�0� J�'1�NfiAI. R , 1: 'TI UNT_lrN CISTMCT E C 1 h. C . ' 0 + 19914 ,E V DLDAVID �— L I 1_ED -, COMMISSIONER COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.oeox am FREDERICKSBURG,22404 August 3, 1994 VDOT Project: VDHR File No.: County: Common Name: Mr. H. Alexander Wise Attention: Project Review Program Virginia Department of Historic Resources 221 Governor Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear Mr. Wise: 40 J. O. BROWDER, JR. DISTRICT ADMMISTRATOR 2007-8136, Act. 041 94-1206-S Frederick Winchester Area Headquarters Enclosed you will find a copy of the report entitled Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations for the Pronossd Virginia Department of Transportation Winchester Area HeadQuarters, Tice report was authored i. July 1994 by Thomas J. Chadderdon and Tracy A. Cunning of Louis Berger and Associates, Inc. The report rat:, s the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeolozy and Historic Preservation (1983) and follows theVirginia Department of Historic Resources Guidelines for Preparing- Identification and Evaluation Reports (1992). Archaeological Resources: The survey located two archaeological sites, 44FK514 and 44FK515, within the 16 acre parcel surveyed. No further work is recommended for archaeological site 44FK515. Archaeological site 44FK514 is recommended for a Phase II evaluation. Standing Structures: A total of six structures were identified as being over 50 years in age near the project area. These are 034- 0098 (Walnut Grove), 034-0346 (Linden), 034-0369, 034-0470, 034-1153, and 034-1154. Of these six structures, two are recommended for Phase II evaluations, namely 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). The remaining four structures identified require no further work. Recommendations: 'T'he Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recommends that archaeological site 44FK514, and standing structures 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) fund 034-0346 (r.inden) Undergo Phase It evaluations to determine their elig,hlity for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Should you concur with the TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY VDOT Project: 2007-8136, Act. 041 VDHR File No.: 94-1206-S County: Frederick Common Name: Winchester Area Headquarters Page 2 recommendations, please complete the signature block below and return directly to me. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. 'Runk you for your assistance. Sincerely, i�u6line L. Hemigle Cultural Resource Manager Fredericksburg District Office The Virginia Department of Historic Resources concurs with the Virginia Department of Transportation's recommendations for Phase 11 evaluations for archaeological site 44FK514, and standing structures 034-0098 (Walnut Grove) and 034-0346 (Linden). H. Alexander Wise, Director, Virginia Department of Historic Resources cc: Robert Pickett; Bill Jones; Suzanne Faught; Bill Bushman Date At COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Peter W. Schmidt Director Ms. Suzanne Faught Virginia Department P. O. Box 2249 'AN 3 0 1994 of Transportation Staunton, VA 24402-2249 P. O. Box 10009 Richmond, Virginal 23240-0009 (804) 762-4000 RE: Winchester Area Headquarters --new location, Capital Outlay Project, Frederick County Dear Ms. Faught: We have reviewed the description and location maps included in your letter of June 6, 1994, regarding the referenced project. In your letter, you state that the palustrine emergent wetland associated with Abrams Creek in the southwest corner of the proposed purchase would not be impacted by the development. This project would therefore be considered non -major and would not require a permit from this office. However, as you know, our office was notified that work was being done within Abrams Creek on this parcel without a permit. Leo Snead met with you and other Department of Transportation representatives on June 15 to view the site. It was observed that a section of Abrams Creek had been channelized for a distance of 350-450 feet. Mr. Snead has referred this incident to the Office of Enforcement as a potential violation. Please note that it is VDOT's responsibility to access the Underground Storage Tank (UST) database prior to work on any project, so that these structures may be avoided. In addition, appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures should be implemented during construction of the proposed development. Should you have any questions regarding the comments, plea feel free to contact me, or Ms. Kathleen Kuhn at (804) 527- Sincerely, Martin Permits Office cc: Kenneth Wilkinson, VDOT-HQ File F. G. Ferguson, J)�G Program Manages, of Water Resour es V O� 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginla 23219 - Fax (804) 762.4500 - TDD (804) 762-4021 C"XOMMONWEALTH of VIRQINIA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries M8 _Ilt2TTAL PROJECT A1198M NT DATat July 19, 1994 US RSC3101 5338 APPLICANTt VDOT PR=CT 1: 93-0238 91-0208 COUNTZ(S)i Frederick (069) MD(S): Winchester (4522) EHD&NGERBD OR TRRS ED SPE::IBSt The federal candidate/state threatened loggerhead shriks has been observed in the area. There is also potential for the occurrence of the state apeciai concern brown creager (Certhia emar_cana), and the coarzon barn -owl (Tyto Alba). These species have been observed is the Winchester quad and could occur at the project site if habitat Conditions are appropriate. The project ap!:aars to abut Abrams Spring, this area may then support the state threatened wood turtle (clsmmys 3nsculpts) which has been docuawnted approximately 4 miles north of the project site. TRO'OT s None uMLDROMOUS SPECIES: None VDGIF LANDS OR FACILITINS1 None SPECIAL RESOURCE AREASf None OTHZA CD1MM: It appears a portion of the property in question abuts Abrams Spring. If so, maintain strict a&s controls to minimize impacts on aquatic resources in Abrams Spring. Please call Ray Fernald or Bret Preston of our Environmental Services section at (804) 367-8999 if you have any questions or rQquirQ additional information. 4010 WEST BROAD STREET, P.O.80X i 1104, RICHMONO, VA 23230/104 (804) 367.1000 (V / TDD) Equal Opportunity EmpJayment, Programs and Facilities FAX (804) 367-9147 United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL BIOLOGIC1L SL;RITY Leetown Center Aquatic Ecology Laboratory 1700 Leetown Road Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430 August 3, 1994 Ms. Suzanne Faught Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 224q Staunton. VA 24402-2249 Dear Ms, Faught: We have received your letter regarding :he Frederick County Capital Outlay Project at Abram's Creek near Winchester, VA. It is appropriate that we forward your request for comments to William Hester at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, White Marsh, VA, It is the purview of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to comment whereas the responsibility of the National Biological Survey is to provide biological data. Mr. Hester can be reached at (804) 693-6694. The National Biological Survey has conducted sampling for fish in Abram's Creek as part of a larger study of relating land use to stream fish communities in the Opequon Creek drainage. These data are currently available. The data pertaining to the Opequon Creek mainstem will not be available until next spring as these data are being collected this summer. We will be happy to forward a copy of the data when they become available. Sincerely, Rita Villella cc: William Hester, USFWS, White Marsh. VA ;, Mrl�oNME rL 12 , f r: STrll r�, GN T'1'.�':iICi' 1•: C a� 10 DAVID R. GEHR COMMISSIONEN MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUB: CC: Af 'Den dux = At COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 006 FREDERICKSBURG,22404 August 8, 1994 Suzanne Faught Steve Crowthe HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SITE ASSESSMENT Proposed Site For Winchester Area Hq. 34-8012-5605, 501 Bill Jones J. G. BROWDER. JR. D11 TRICTADMIN161MAYOR Per your requests received on June 27, 1994, and August 3, 1994, a "hazardous materials site assessment" has been conducted for the subject project. In general, the project involves the potential purchase of land to establish a new Winchester Area Headquarters site, The primary purpose of this report was to evaluate tie project site for the potential presence of on -site hazardous wastes and pollutants through a regulatory file review and site surface inspections. The information and findings contained in this report are specifically related to the availability of information from governmental databases, informal interviews, and the time allotted for project completion. The 11C.L. Robinson property" (property) under consideration is located on State Route 50, approximately 1.5 miles west of the west corporate limits of Winchester, VA (Attachment 1, Figure 1). The 16 acre site is primarily a rolling meadow with a wetland floodplain to the southwest. Route 803 and Abrams Creek borders the property to the south. Adjacent properties include one residence located to the west (Attachment 2, photograph 2), an apple orchard to the north (photograph 1), residences to the northeast and east, and several businesses to the south (photographs 3 & 4). The two closest business properties are G & C Auto Recycling of 183 Round Hill Road Mt. 803) located adjacent to Bishop's Winchester Truck Sales. The business properties are located down -gradient of the Robinson property while the apple orchard is essentially up -gradient of the site. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY Ar Office of Waste Resource Management (DEQ) Information Correspondence (Attachment 3) related to this project was received from the Office of Waste Resource Management with file data concerning area solid waste landfills, hazardous waste, CERCLIS sites, etc. Primarily, the information showed no U.S. EPA CERCLIS sites within one mile of the project. The DEQ information also listed a property of interest relative to this assessment. It was noted in the DEQ correspondence as West End Salvage, Rt. 803. Additional information has been requested from DEQ concerning this location. This information has not been received yet. Based on the property site inspection, at this time, there is no reason to believe that the "West End Salvage incident" will. -have a significant effect on the environmental status of the'Robinson property. An additional telephone interview was conducted with Mr. Steve Mihalko (DEQ Superfund) concerning the property vicinity. Mr. Mihalko was not aware of any environmental concerns related to the property. Frederick County/ Winchester Department of Health Information Telephone interviews (Attachment 4) were conducted with Mr. Doug Daily and Mr. Greg Lloyd of the Frederick County Department of Health. Both of these Health Department representatives indicated that they did not know of any environmental concerns related to the property and the potential for site hazardous or solid wastes. Mr. Daily had indicated that he was somewhat familiar with the property because he had assisted in the location of potential site drainfields. Mr. Daily and Mr. Lloyd both indicated that they were not aware of any complaints concerning poor or questionable groundwater quality in the vicinity of the property. Numerous individuals adjacent to the property are connected to site specific water supply wells. Currently, one dr-nking water production well i3 on -site. This well currently serves one or two nearby residences. In a brief discussion, Mr. C.L. Robinson indicated that the site well would be used by VDOT and the homes would be connected to a new off - site well. He believes that the well groundwater may have been tested in the past, however, he was unsure whether the old test reports could be found or what test parameter analyses were performed. 2 h� State Permitted Dischargers biscussion with Mr. Rod Bodkin, of DEQ, revealed that there are three Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit holders which discharge wastewater to Abrams creek. The dischargers include Abex at river mile 6.7, Heinc Corp. at river mile 7.1, and Stuart M. Perry, Inc. at river mile 10,0. Based on river mile measurements from the confluence of Abrams Creek and Opequon Run, only the Perry discharge is above -stream of the proposed Winchester site. DEQ has indicated that this Perry discharge has not violated permit limitations since April of 1993, when it last received a Notice of Violation. These discharges should not be a specific concern to this project. However, if VDOT intends to obtain a municipal or industrial discharge for this site in the future, then the above mentioned discharge points may play a role in our ability to obtain such a permit and in formulating the permit parameter limitations. Pollution Complaints and Reports The Department of Environmental Quality pollution complaint and report tracking files (Prep) indicated no instances of pollution complaints or pollutant activity within one-half mile of the Robinson property, There are currently no DEQ prep files listed relative to the commercial businesses located across Route 803 from Lhe site. National Priorities List The May, 1994, United States Environmental ProtecLioll Agency (US EPA) National Priorities List (NPL) was reviewed. The NPL is the EPA's database of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for priority remedial actions under the Superfund Program. No NPL site was identified within a one mile radius of the property. The closest NPL site is located over three miles from the site. It is known as the Rhinehart Tire Fire Dump. Site Reconnaissance On July 10, 1994, a site inspection was performed on the Robinson property. In a telephone discussion with Mr. C.L. Robinson, it was indicated that the property has been used in the past for cattle grazing, some crop farming, and a fruit orchard. The orchard hae not been on -site for approximately 25 years. 3 ATTACHMENT 1 VICINITY & SITE MAPS At It was noted that a sign was posted at the entrance of the orchard property that read "Danger, Pesticid-:�s, Keep Out". Abrams Creek was also inspected where it borders the property. At that time, the stream was exceptionally clear with a mild coverage of algal growth. Minnows/sunfish were noted as abundant in several pooled areas of the stream. The stream contained no significant solid wastes nor were there any evident sheens or discolorations. A Winchester and Western Railway line exists south of the property across Route 803. A portion of the railway that runs parallel to the property was inspected. Much discarded "roadside" trash was associated with the tracks and adjacent ditches. An approximate eight foot border of dead vegetation was also observed next to the tracks. The dead vegetation appeared to be related to herbicide application specifically for the purpose of weed control. In general, these observations are specific to the railway line and are believed to be insignificant to the Robinson property evaluation. summary Based on the findings of this site assessment, the following recommendations are made: a) Groundwater samples should be collected from the existing property water supply well. The samples should be analyzed for volatile and semi -volatile organics, total petroleum hydrocarbon, total coliform and viruses, total metals (including iron, copper, and manganese), pesticides/ herbicides, and total dissolved solids. b) Pertinent property title reviews should be conducted by Right -of -Way personnel during their research. It is noted that Mr. C.L. Robinson (Attachment 4) said that the property has been in their possession since 1919. Assumptions and Limitations As noted in the report, additional investigations are recommended if a higher level of confidence is required. Please note that the purpose of this initial assessment did not provide for specific delineation of potential pollutants. Any additional information that is received, which affects the findings of this assessment, will be immediately forwarded to the Staunton District, Environmental Section. ',1 � l ' �^ t, L•� «btM1 v., •� /�� _ •'�v. ' 77 tine. � • `"a / ° "1 •• w ✓ -. io CoantV �j •r 0 •�• �`• � ___. ;1--f`_ Mail terJr K lie wean. � t 7c + .a x• 1 of ✓/'� •+'. �• ..J �aT y�••• i • N7i ! 11 Crest �fr.�tir �° • .«.� _ �� wood . \ •=`' ° `'1�i / Old Mm wood ceml-- ` _ � _ ..� a \'•- - ';. ° � � /1 !/ � , it c spring wer ail h ffh 0 - 'IV L/ r 1 VICINITY MAP Proposed Winchester Area Headquarters Scale: 1 in. = 2000 ft. 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C . .f1Z+ Plat of Robinson Property Frederick County, Virginia No Technical Scale Figure 2 ATTACHMENT 2 PHOTOGRAPHS �_... � . �. � . . \� /�� . � \ k . � \ � \/\�\ \/ � � e< �..\� \\>w\ � �§ �� \ . `/������ » . \ � ,������, z..G:s<m:.��� .ƒ . \12°ywt� �5�'`���= �; J�< < � / � / % i .s • f ATTACHMENT 3 WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CORRESPONDENCE COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Parr W. =chmMt okwor Mr, Staphen P. Crowther Environmental Engineer, Senior Virginia Department of Transportation P, 0, sox 908 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22404 P.O. am 10009 RkMwnd, WONA =404000 Re: Real Estate Inquiry concerning the Robinson property, located on Rt. 50 Frederick County, Virginia 22601. Dear Mr. Crowther: In response to your recent inquiry, we have undertaken a search of our computerized files as they might relate to the above referenced property site. Because these files are organized by either zip coda or city/county, we provide the following information on the site in question within our ability to search Available office resouroax. The following information is not a substitute for a site -specific environmental audit since these files only include information available to us and may not reflect the result of unreported conditions. Upon searching our solid waste, hazardous waste, Superfind, and currant investigation data files, we have located the following information. Within the zip code area or closely adjacent areas of the site of interest are the following facilities for which the U. S, Environmental Protection Agency ha4 notified this office as being handlers of hazardous wastes. Some of these listings were protective filings and these companies may not have generated hazardous waste at their specific sites. In addition many of the listings may reflect businesses which have ceased operation, 6.� East W.:in S:ree1. Ric'• n�n9. 1':19:n:1 23210 - far (004) 762.4ms - TDO Mr. Stephol% P. Crowther ZIPS316 Page 2 7-ELEVEN M16813 7-ELEVEN #16775 AAMCO A.BEX CORP ALLEGHENY FREIGHT LINES IN AMOCO FOAM PRODUCTS APO INC ASHWORTH BROS, INC AUDIOPAK INC Bic A AUTO PARTS NORTH EN BIG A AUTO PARTS WINCHEST BLUE RIDGE WOODWORKING ING BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES BROWNING-FHRRIS INDUSTRIES C & P TELEPHONE C 6, P TELEPHONE C & P TELEPHONE CALMER' S QI3ALITY CLEANERS CAPITAL RECORDS LACQUER DI CENTURY GRAPHICS CORP CHAPMAN MOTOR CO CHEM-PAK INC GIVES CORP GIVES STEEL COMPANY CIARKE MOTORS INC GROWN CORK & SEAL CORP DOWELL J HOWARD VOCATIONAL FABRITEX COMPANY INC FEDERAL E:XMSS CORP FMC CORP G.W. MOTORS GABLER, H.C. INC. GENERAL. ELECTRIC GROUP 44 INC HENKEL-HARRIS GO, HENKEL-HARRIS CO. JIFFY LUBE JIM 8TU7.MAN CHEVROLFT-CADI KERN MOTOR CO. KHART 03709 HAYFIELD MAZDA BUICK SUBAR MAYTAG HOMESTYLE LAUNDRY MCDOLE-DUSER INDUSTIRIES I t1CDONNFL DOUGLAS TRUCK SER MCDONNELL DOUGI_1S TRUCK SE NU LOOK I HR CLEANERS NU LOOK 1 HR CLEANERS NU LOOK CLEANERS O'SULLIVAN CORP 715 S BRADDOCK ST US RTE 11 2629 VALLEY AVE 2410 PAPERMILL RD 2929 VALLEY AVE US RT 11 AND 181 1915 HENRY ACE AJIMUR DALE ST ROUTE 652 SHAWNEE DRIVE 672 N. LouDOUN STREET 1818 ROBERTS STREET ASH HOLLOW INDUSTRIAL PARK SILER ROUTE BOX 628 1300 LENOIR DR STGATE ROUTE 614 120 N BRADDOCK ST US ROUTE 522 118 S BRADDOCK ST SHAWNFE DR 375 CENTURY LANE 326 AMHERST ST 11 OATES AVE KARTZNSBURG PIKE 1227 MARTINSBURG PIKE RURAL ROUTE 07 BOX 117 1135 MARTINSBURG PIKE 1281 VALLEY MILL RD 416 BATTAILE DR 676 WENDY HILL DRIVE C/0 VA APPLE 1955 VALLEY A 1275 MILLWOOD PIKE 3350 VALLEY AVE RURAL ROUTE 03 BOX 310 2401 VICTORY LANE SHAWNEE DR - ROUTE 652 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD . 1517 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD P 0 BOX 2838 2110 VALLEY AVE 1675 S PLEASANT VALLEY 3031 VALLEY AVE 2606 VALLEY AVE P 0 BOX 2979 ROUTE 50 EAST 1600 TYSON DRIVE 205 WEEMS LN 527 BAKER IN 2216 VALLEY AVE 1944 VALLEY AVE WINCHESTER KRRNSTOWN WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINGHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESM WINCHESTER 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 Mr. 8taphen P. Crowther EIPS316 Page 3 O'SULLIVAN CORp PERRY ENGINEERING CO PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION CO RUSBERMAID COMMERCIAL PROD RYCO BODY SUPPLY RYDER TRUCK M AL SCHOFSEW, J . ;0 SERONO-BAKER DI GNOSTICS SHERWIN - WILLIAKS CO. SHOCKEY BROS INC SLOAN, I_AMAR FORD INC SUNOCO SUNOCO TRUCK SUPPLIERS, INC, V D 0 YAzAKI INSTRUM -TS I VAARNG-ARMOR". - WINCHESTER VAAFU;G - OHS 3 VIRGINIA D.O.T. WINCHESTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL WINCHESTER CL'STUA CAB M WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER 181 BATTAILE DRIVE ROUTE SOE AND A?RPORT RD P O BOX 2998 3124 VALLEY AVE 15 E. OATES AVE. BRICK KILN ROAD BATTAILE DR WINCHESTER IND 3085 SHAWNEE DR 914 S LOUDOUN ST US RTE 11 N 1911 VALLEY AVE N LOUDON & JACKSCiS AVE RURAL ROUTE 06 30 COMMERCIAL ST 980 AROOKE RD MILLWOOD ROAD 601 HILLWOOD AVE. 1550 COXY..ERCE STREET 901 N LQUDOUN ST 420 S KENT ST 1840 AMH RST ST WINCHB£TER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTZR WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHSSTFR WINCI°ESTER WINO ESTER WINC'aiE.STRR WINCHESTER 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 The following sites in the area of interest are on the U.S. EPA CEBCLIS (Superfund) List: FAEDERICK CTY SAN LANDFILL SULPHUR SPRING RD WINCHFSTER 22601 22601 PAPEAMILL RD LANDFILL W OF PAPERHILL RD WINCHESTER 22601 RHINBKART TIRE FIRE DUMP TO BE OBTAINED WINCHESTER The following solid waste sites are in our records as being in the City or County of interast (Latitude & Longitude are included Where available): FREDERI:K CO-WINCHESTER SL CO RD 655 BREDERICK N39-08-30 W78-06-02 TY . following are incidents in the area of interest in our computerized file PARAMOUNT P.'T CONTROL TIRES MOVED ;:O VA ABEX MOORE'S BUILDING SUPPLY ABRAMS CREEK SEWAGE FREDERICK COUNTY OLD LF DR FERTILIZER SPILL,WINCHESTE FARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL LAKEVIEW TOWNHOUSES 015ULLIVAN CORD BERRYVILLE PIKE, HWY 7 EAS UNKNOWN SUSPECTED TO BE RI 2410 PAPERHILL RD 1206 MARTINSBURG PIKE 656 NEAR ABRAMS CREEK ROUTE 655 RT 7 & RT 656 2 HI E WINCH RT, 7, WINCHESTER, VA. HACKLE57RRY DR -,OFF RT.642 1944 VALLEY AVENUE, WINCHE WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 FREDERICK. COUNT 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 FREDERICK COUNT 22601 WINCHESTER 22601 Mr. Stephen P. Crowther ZIPS316 Page 4 COSMO INTERNATIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID SPILL MONTGOMERY WARD BFI WASTE SYSTEMS, WINCHES H=INGTON MEADOWS DEVELOP VALLEY FERTILIZER & CHEMIC WEST MD S-'.LVAGE VALLEY AVRNUE SPILL ABANDONED DRUMS COSM0,676 45 WINDY HILL DR ADJACENT TO 301 N.CAHERON 2800 VALLEY AVE. 1300 LENOIR DRIVE BAKER -NIGHT ST RT 837 RT 803 VALLEY AVE A ABRAMS CREEK RT 600 WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER WINCHESTER FREDERICK PREDERICK FAEDF.RICK WINCHESTER FREDRICK The following are incidents which may be in the area of interest but are not indexed by zip code in our computerized file GETTER BOTTLE LF FREDERICK CO. LANDFILL FREDERICK COUNT 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 22601 We cannot be more &pacific on location because our files are not indexed to locate specific geographic points. This file search in no way replaces a thorough site -&pacific investigation performed by a qualified environmental consultant. BFW/agc ATTACHMENT 4 INTERVIEWS Conversation Confirmer AM Date: �' 9s" Day: se _ Time: Conversation With: Company: Q�Q ! Telephone Call Address: Office Meeting ❑ Other r � Home Phone Business Phone Job/Project Joe/ Z — Ir4?1 S'o/ Subject:.�itGnt�Ccn.�- r NOTES: Needs FollowuA ACTION: Route to: ❑ ❑ Signed: �G Conversation Confirmer �>` a Dice: Day.' //(a �1'O�r Time. M� . Conversarion With r�°` Up Company: p PY'c . � �n Ile Telephone Call Address: �� ror ear` �a"14 lets. ❑ Office Meeting ❑ Other Home Phone y�3 7�?-3f"iv Business Phone job/Project Subiec'.' f �''• f� ot On" ❑l Needs Fallowup ACTION: V, Route to: F7 Signed: P_�O'::72. c+. h ?Z.Q4Z A 46 s1 Conversation Confirmer Date: S S % pay. �% de Time: *MM Conversation With: Company: A2? ® Telephone Cal! Address: Job/Prolect Subiect: ❑ office Meeting ❑ Other L� Home Phone Business Phone NCT�S: CiGI 4s`yt.cr s.o 1�F/A/Z .act"' KY ❑ Needs FCUowup ACTION: Route to: F7 ❑ Signed: -J, Conversation Confirmer Date: � -� a° pry: ^e,vo� Time: .-PM ` Conversation With: Of Company' Q -- - �' Telephone Call Address: D Q Ofllce Meeting Other Home Phone Lei 3) 00J.P - .Nr'Ss Business Phone Job/Project w 341-?aid -f'6 ds, .f'v/ Subject: _ �,,,r' r-ek,,tL4 NOTES: Olt Zzt U Needs Followup ACTION: Route to:[] Signed: Conversation Confirmer Date: Day: _ __ i nme: Conversation With: • C. L XdQ/.t/,ro v Company: �• /C�4B/�/Sa�✓ Xive-. 2 Telephone Call Address: 14,047- ❑ Ofte Meeting ❑ Other L } Home Phone 9 Business Phone Job/Project # 35` NOTES: 0 % . jP � ,*• G/S7 o, •4e. Bisad197 U v�aT Needs Followup`'� .✓� �� ACT1ON: Route to: F1 V Signed: Conversation Confirmer Ogre: �' Day: y TTma: Conversation With' x:~?O!dr'� Oyy/n / } Company: � Q �'` �- / ® T§lephons C-Wl Address: - --- L..� Office Meeting Othar House Phone ( 1 Business Phone, JoblProjaCt subject: NOTES: — (Z4. /Y r a 4 ���t4� �-.vim+"" ✓r"s�'f � IML;* • s -6 Al 11 Needs Followup ACT10N: _ Route ro Signed: , ��--