HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24 PC Staff Report REZONING APPLICATION #05-24
SILVER LAKE, LLC (ROUND HILL CROSSING)
Staff Report for the Planning Commission
Prepared: June 26, 2024
Staff Contacts: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission 07/03/24 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 07/10/24 Pending
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 07/03/24 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING:
This is a request for a minor amendment to the approved proffer statement associated with rezoning (REZ)
application #01-09 (Silver Lake) to provide for a monetary contribution to Frederick County in lieu of the
design and construction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 improvements to the U.S. Route 50 and Virginia Route 37
interchange. This amendment has been coordinated with County and VDOT staff in support of the
County’s SmartScale application for interchange upgrades at the Route 37/US 50 Interchange.
Following a public hearing, a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding this
rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be
prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission.
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This report has been prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to
the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on
this application. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved
issues concerning this application are noted by staff where relevant throughout this staff report.
PROPOSAL: This is a request to update proffers from Rezoning #01-09 (Silver Lake) to provide the
ability to give cash proffers in place of specific physical improvements to the Route 37/US 50 interchange.
LOCATION: The subject properties are generally located Route 50 West on the corner of Lutheran
Boulevard and Northwestern Pike (Route 50).
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 52-A-C, 52-A-50, 52-A-50A, 52-A-52 and 52-A-63
PROPERTY ZONING: MS (Medical Services) District and B2 (General Business) District
PRESENT USE: Vacant and Continuing Care Retirement Community
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE:
North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Agricultural/Vacant
South: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential/Vacant/Church
East: B2/RA (General Business & Rural Areas) Use: Vacant/Agricultural
West: B2/RA (General Business & Rural Areas) Use: Residential/Commercial
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Planning & Zoning:
1) Site History
The property was included in the 2006 update to the Round Hill Land Use Plan which expanded the
Sewer and Water Service Area to include these and other properties and provided for an improved land
use plan for the Round Hill Community. This was approved by the Board of Supervisors in November
2007. The property was rezoned to a mix of B2 and MS Zoning Districts with Rezoning #01-09.
2) Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Compatibility
The Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that serves as the community's guide for
making decisions regarding development, preservation, public facilities, and other key components of
community life. The Plan is developed with the input of the public and adopted by the Board of
Supervisors (last updated in November 2021). The Plan is a vital tool that provides direction for future
growth, aimed at ensuring orderly, well-planned development to promote, preserve and protect the
health, safety, general welfare, and quality of life for the citizens and businesses of Frederick County.
The Area Plans in Appendix I of the Comprehensive Plan are the primary implementation tools and are
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instrumental to the future planning efforts of the County.
The Plan and Round Hill Area Plan (approved 2007) identifies the subject property with a “business”
land use designation, reflective of the current zoning (B2) and as being within the limits of the Sewer
and Water Service Area (SWSA) and outside of the Urban Development Area (UDA).
3) Site Access and Transportation
No changes are being made to the proposed site access. The update to the transportation proffers is to
allow cash proffers instead of physical improvements in support of a funding application for upgrades
to the interchange at Route 37 and US 50.
4) Potential Impacts & Proffers
No new impacts are projected at this time, as this is a modification of an existing proffer package.
Other Review Agency Comments:
Review Agency Comment Issuance Date Status
Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT)
May 9, 2024 addressed
Following a public hearing, a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding this
rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be
prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission.
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