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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-94 God's Glory Land C-O Thomas G Adams - Back Creek - Backfile (2)CUP TRACKING SHEET (To be completed by Frederick Co Staff only.) CUP # 001-94 Owner/Applicant God's Glory Land c/o Thomas G. Adams Application Date March 8, 1994 Fee Paid yes initials: eaw Sign Deposit yes Sign return date: Submittal Cut -Off Date March 11, 1994 P/C Mtg. date: • 4/6/94 BOS Mtg. date: 4/27/94 AGENCY REVIEW COMMENTS x VDOT x Inspections X Fire Marshal g Health Dept. Airport Authority City of Winchester % Co Sanitation Authority PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS OFJy� ( ate) U APPROVAL (WITH CONDITIONS) yes no DENIAL Signe Secretary Date BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING ACTION date) APPROVAL Signed � ,County Adm. aDENIAL Date //( COUNTY of FREDERICK y Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM Finance Department Denice Cather, Clerk Typist II SUBJECT: Return Of Sign Deposit DATE: June 15, 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: Mr Thomas J. Adams 3632 Valley Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Please contact me if you have any questions. DRC/kac 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 0 DID YOU KNOW THAT... - SVCR residents help advocate for mental retardation issues on state and local levels? Some activities have included lobbying state legislators in Richmond, and participating at the Lord Fairfax Mental Retardation Forum and serving on its Transportation Committee. - Rabbits seem to be the official pet of the supervised apartments?' Two rabbits, named Nicky and Beau, have been adopted by Nancy C. and Laurie T., respectively, within the past several weeks. - Baker House Residential Specialist I Tim Arnett, produces and performs music for a Christian rap band? Shenandoah Valley Community Residences, Inc. 750 Merriman's Lane • Winchester, VA 22601 ARC WALKERS On October 1st, 12 SVCR program participants, 5 from Baker House and 7 from the supervised apartments, participated in the annual walkathon sponsored by the Arc - Northern Shenandoah Valley. SVCR walkers completed various lengths of the five mile course, but gave their all to help raise money for Arc sponsored programs and activities. A CLOSING THOUGHT We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe HE T'9 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 251 Mr.' Doug Kiracoff . Frederick County Fire Marshall P.O. Box 601 Winchester VA 22604 Serving Winchester and the Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren • 0 Shenandoah Valley Community Residences, Inc, IN OUR COMMUNITY! Volume 4, #3 Fall 1994 750 Merrimans Lane, Winchester, VA 22601; 722 - 4900; 722 - 4909 (Fax) SHENANDOAH VALLEY COMMUNITY RESIDENCES Board of Directors Allyson Pate President Jeffrey B. Buettner 1st Vice President Joy Fish 2nd Vice President Judy Landes Secretary Ellen E. Murphy Treasurer Charles R. Alton David E. Bales Karen L. Berlin M. Scott Dowden Kathie Gregg Calvin 0. McCall, MD Jane Thompson Richie Wilkins Eleanor S. White Honorary Member Administration Joel M. Friedman Executive Director Cathy Thompson Baker House Sue Nealis Lori Fiorucci Tim Arnett Kelly Allen Supervised Apartments Laura Meadows Russ Patt COUNTDOWN TO 15 YEARS From the February 13, 1980 minutes of the as yet unnamed SVCR Board of Directors meeting: "Robert B. Young was selected Chairman of the new non-profit, as of yet without a name, for the purposes of establishing a group home for the mentally retarded. Eleanor S. White, in her absence, was appointed Vice -Chairman, Max Mandel was appointed Treasurer, and Patricia Stiles was appointed Secretary." From these words, we know that a dedicated group of individuals recognized a need and accepted the immense responsibility of bringing residential services to adults with mental retardation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley (SVCR was not yet Lord Fairfax Planning District -wide). Their efforts were realized when SVCR determined its name (one week later), became incorporated (May 23, 1980), and admitted its first group home residents (February 7, 1981). My, how far we have come! During the next year, SVCR invites you to share with us a reflection of our past and a glimpse of our future. Upcoming issues of IN OUR COMMUNITY! will apprise you of SVCR activities and events as we celebrate 15 years of service. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Once again, SVCR is participating in the Virginia Department of Social Services' Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). NAP enables SVCR to issue State tax credits to eligible businesses which make contributions (monetary, goods, or services) to our agency. If you would like more information about being a NAP contributor, please contact the SVCR office. • • • 0 R FLR SHBR C'K FROM OUR FSRS T z 5 YE'RR,S' (From the Septmeber 15, 1981 edition of the Winchester Star) Amherst I Muse Amherst House: It's Working By JESSICA SULLIVAN Star living Sentinn Editnr "It's working." Amherst house, the area's first and only group home for mentally retarded people, is now one year old and "looking good," says Patricia Stiles, direc- tor of rehabilitation services at Northwestern Workshop, the sheltered workshop where Amherst flouse's residents receive daily training. The home was organized by Shenandoah Valley Community Residences Inc., a local non-profit organization composed of 13 members from Win- chester, Frederick, and Clarke counties. The grou 's foal with Amherst Nouse was to pro- vide a family living situation, complete with house parents to supervise the residents as they move toward independent living. A large two-story brick structure at 1010 Amherst Street is being leased by SVCR for the home. Mrs. Stiles said the organization is hoping to open another home and is looking for a suitable building. ANGIE .ZONES is the Amherst home manager and her husband Forrest is the home counselor. Both are graduates of Virginia Tech. Jennifer hill and Stephen Prettyman work part -lime at the home. The Joneses stay at the home for 10 days at a time and then are off four day, when the relief house parents take over. The house has a capacity of six adult residents, ag- ed 18 or over. All clients participate in a day pro- gram at Northwestern Workshop. It is a require- ment that people accepted at Amherst house be in- volved in some kind of daily outside activity. Residents are given basic individual instruction in household cleaning tasks, shopping, community resources, and money management. The three men and three women at the home range in age from 28 to 54. The idea behind the program is to train the residents to be able to live independently. One man has progressed to the point that he is contemplating marriage with a woman at the George Washington Home for Adults, with the intention of living on their own. NEGOTIATIONS on the house began last September. The home was ready for occupancy in February. An open house at the home is planned for Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. A dedication ceremony will begin at 3 p.m, with Winchester Mayor Charles Zuckerman presiding over the, dedication. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Beta Nu Sorority of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. The home is fully licensed and is partially funded by the Virginia Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. "We have a matching -fund type of agreement," Mrs. Stiles said. "We will continue to need donations to keep our doors open." She said the program is not government operated. "The residents do pay room and board on a sliding scale based on their ability to pay," she said. TIIE HOME IIAS worked out so well, Mrs. Stiles said, that some of the residents have been hired part- time by neighboring doctors' offices to help with trash removal, ant! a woman in the home has become friends with a neighborhood woman who takes her to church on Sundays. Four of the residents have part-time jobs in addition to their workshop training, "We have Intentions to develop more homes like the Amherst Ilouse and even apartments for those who are ready for independent living," Mrs. Stiles said. "There is no reason why many people today should be in institutions," Mrs. Stiles continued. "Frequent- ly the families are not geared to provide the training they need." Angie and Forrest,fones say the experiences of the past year have broadened their horizons about retarded people. "We can express ourselves to them," Mrs. Jones said. "We don't see them as retarded peophp.. Just as people." CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED Many thanks are extended to the Kiwanis Club of Winchester, The Rotary Club of Stephens City, the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Winchester, Shenandoah Gas, Mary Patt, the Schroeder family, Mr. & Mrs. John Copeland, and Bill Louthan for their contributions to SVCR during the past several months. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE WE SERVED? It doesn't seem possible, but since opening Amherst House in 1981, 41 people have lived in SVCR's residential programs. This number represents 49 separate admissions including people who have moved from Baker House to the apartments or entered the group home on different occasions. WELCOME TO BAKER HOUSE A warm welcome is extended to Shellie B., the newest resident at Baker House. Shellie came to Baker House after living with her parents in Strasburg (VA). We wish Shellie the best as she strives to achieve independence. ************************************ SPEAKING OF COUNTDOWNS... Its only four months until SVCR's 3rd Annual Shrimp Feast Extravaganza! Look for more information as February 1995 draws closer. ADDRESS CHANGE? Has your address changed? If so, please let us know so you don't miss upcoming issues of IN OUR COIIIIUNITY ! SECONDARY SURVEYS COMPLETED Members of the SVCR Long Range Planning Committee spent part of their summer collecting information from 18 of the 46 people who indicated, via the SVCR Residential Needs Assessment Survey, their need for alternative residential placement within the next five years. The information will be used by the committee to assist in the development of services and funding mechanisms to insure that specific needs and preferences are addressed. STAFF TRANSITIONS Little did Earl Mallory know when he left his part time Residential Specialist (RS) position, that his departure from SVCR would create a whirlwind of staff shuffling within our programs. Here goes... — Russ Patt, Baker House program manager, has moved to the apartments and has assumed Earl's part time responsibilities. — Sue Nealis, Baker House Weekend RS, has become the new program manager at Baker House. — Kelly Allen, a past part time RS and long time substitute counselor at Baker House, is now our new Baker House Weekend RS. We wish everyone the best in their new positions. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being. — Joh&nn W. von Goether 0 GOD'S GLORY LAND 8/19/94 PHASING OF DEVELOPMENT This project will be a continuing process based upon the philosophy, wisdom and advice of great Wien like the late Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. "PAS' AS YOU i30." We believe good common sense dictates this and Christian Contributors expect us to be good stewards of that which. they entrust us. We shall strive to stay within the keeping of the phasing set out in this writing, as we have given our best estimated opinions. Should deviations become necessary we will welcome any and all suggestions from the Planning Commission and/or its Staff so that any variations will be made in the best interest of all concerned. PHASE # 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. Well sites have been located, approved and a permit received from Virginia Department of Health (VDH). We will proceed, soon after site plan approval from Frederick County, with the system meeting all requirements of VDH. Engineers have been instructed to design and submit plans to the proper state agencies, just as soon as possible, following Frederick County site plan approval, for the wastewater treatment plant. Plant will go into operation as soon as factory assembles, delivers, installation made and the service needed. ROADS: Excavation and grading will begin soon after approval of site plan. Construction of roads will meet requirements of Fire Marshall. Entrance will meet requirements of -Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Roads that will be effected during first phase will be excavation, grading, widening and stoning of Romans Road and Abraham Avenue to where they serve the Main Lodge ( D. L. Moody Lodge ), the short street behind the pool that connects Romans Road and Abraham Avenue, a portion of Moses Drive to allow access for Emergency Vehicles and Noah. Drive leading to the "Little One's" Village. v' 0 0 S/19/94 SITE EX:CA VATION: Excavation and grading for structures within the area surrounded by Romans Read, Abraham Avenue, the short street behind the pool and Adain Drive, BUILDINGS: in the first phase we will construct as much of the Main Lodge, Conference Center and Dining facilities as necessary to accommodate 100 or more guests. PHASE # 2 An addition to the Main Lodge, Conference Center and Dining facilities. The installation of the swimming pool. A portion of Samuel Street from Abraham Avenue and a portion of the recreational facilities that Samuel Street will serve. PHASE # 3 An addition of recreational facilities served by Samuel Street. A portion of the facilities served by Noah Drive - "Little One's" Village. PHASE # 4 Completion of facilities served by Noah Drive - "Little One's" Village. PHASE # 5 Construction of Camper sites including the extending of roads and parking to serve them. PHASE # 6 Erection of cabins including the extending of roads_ and parking to serve them. Page !` 0 8/19/94 PHASE # 7 Construct Ledge #2 1 C. M. Ward Lodge ) including the extending of roads and parking to serve this facility. PHASE # 8 Complete Samuel Street to Romans Road and Moses Drive to the Retreat Cottage sites. PHASE # 9 Construct the Retreat Cottages one at a time until completed. PHASE # 10 Construction of Chapel including extending of roads and parking to serve this facility, UTILITIES: t itilities will be run to the facilities when and where needed during all phases. Page 13 is • COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA RAY D. PETHTEL COMMISSIONER Mr. H. Bruce Edens C/O Greenway, Inc. 970 Baker Lane Winchester, VA 22603 Dear Bruce: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P. O. BOX 278 EDINBURG, 22824 August 18, 1994 WILLIAM H. BUSHMAN RESIDENT ENGINEER TELE(703)984-5600 FAX (703) 984-5607 Ref: God's Glory Land Route 704 Frederick County We have reviewed your site layout plan dated July 25, 1994 for the referenced project. The proposed entrance location/configurations appear adequate to accommodate the traffic projections you have provided. We do however reserve final comments until detailed site plans are submitted for review. Please ensure your site plan contains the items on the enclosed entrance check list. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, William H. Bushman Trans. Resident Engineer By: Robert B. Childress Hwy. Permits & Subd. Spec. Sr.. RBC/rf Attach. xc: Mr. S. A. Melnikoff (w/ copy of plan) Mr. R -W_Watk ns 0 0 I May 26, 1994 Thomas G. Adams 3632 Valley Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Dear Mr. Adams: COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 This letter is to confirm action taken by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of May 25, 1994. Conditional Use Permit, #001-94, for God's Glory Land, Inc., was approved for a church retreat. This property is located on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road), 3.3 miles southwest of Gore, in the Back Creek District, and is identified by parcel ID numbers 37- A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B. This permit has been approved based on compliance. with the following conditions: 1. That an engineered site plan be presented for approval prior to any construction or development activity taking place. This plan will be formally reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to final approval. 2. That final Frederick County approval be received for all phases of the construction and prior to the placement of any facilities into public use. 3. Non -staff housing will be restricted to one residence per parcel. 4. The use of the wastewater treatment plant will be restricted to one specific parcel of land and any modification or change in use will require Frederick County authorization. 5. All applicable state agencies must approve all aspects of the proposal prior to placing any facility into public use. 6. All review agency comments must be complied with prior to public use of these facilities. 7.This use shall comply with all other requirements of the Rural Area (RA) Zoning District. 9 North LOLOoun Sheet Winchester, VA 22601 P.O. I3o.x 001 Winchester, VA 22604 Page 2 T. Adams CUP May 26, 1994 8. The maximum number of guests allowed to use this facility at any one time is 350. 9. No guest at the retreat will be permitted to stay longer than 30 days. If you have any questions regarding the approval of this Conditional Use Permit, do not hesitate to call this office. Sinc rely, 9(k, W. W yne Miller Zonin Administrator WWM/slk cc: Natalie Cather Miller, Commissioner of Revenue suLiaiLLd1 Deadline¢ P/C rtwwting bos MwwLiny APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL. USE PEJotAIT FiREDERSCA COUNTY, VIRGINIA 7 1. Annlicant (The applicant if the X owner ocn..t) •• •M Im1• • ADDRESS: 3632 Valley Pike Winchester, Va. 22oO2 TELEPHONE bb9-1900(ofc) 869-3100(h) 2. Please list all ownwrs, oc:cupants, or partiws in intwrema►t the property: Thomas G. Adams Rosalie F. Adams Alice M. Fox 3. The property is located at: ylve wxaoL uir.tc:tivrU: 440 include the route numbar of your ro"a or strewt) Frontim, northwest Side of Route 704 (Buck Cret'k k",, ) 1 mi1P', S(lIIr wo.'tir of C IIrp -- 4. The property has a road rrontacyw of 1544' goon. anct depth or 2300' toot anu consists of 85 . titib 461;19 1• (Please be exact) in aebreeate 5. The property is owned by Thomas Q. Adams Et Alzi evidenced by dead from see reverse x/iCG�ifiA (previous owner) in deed book no. on papa as rccordad in WW records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Cownt,y Q; Frederick. 6. 14-Digit Property Iaentirication No. 37-A-45. 4o. 46A. s 4n►�,,, Magisterial District Back Crool, Current Zoning It -A 7. Adjoining Property: u"" North j j -ii , 1 /Aire East P ,bolt i di /A_gr - it -A South Res i d nt i al /Agril- West 4-si dent i al /Agr i ,' _ k-A — 4 1 i. Parcel 37-A-45 16.623•Acres by Deed hook o99 Page 5U from Billy R. Presley, Lc Ala+ ii. Parcel 37-A-46 57.229 Acres ren►aining portion of Deed book 535 froin Thomas M. Dickinsun, Jr. & Joseph A. Massie, JC. Special Commissioners iii. Parcel 37-A-46A 5.614 Acres by Deed book 729 Pate 457 from Thumas G. Adams, lit Aiy. iv. . Parcel 37-A-46b 5.000 acres i)y Deed buok 7bb Page 311 1 rum Thumas G. Adams, EL Als 85.666 Acres ToLal L u a.' The type of use proposed is (consulL witn tnO elanniny DOVL- befora completing) hur'-h ReLrL, * 9. It is proposed that the following buildings will bi constructed:? 2' bath houses 2 pavi11ions 12 one rouiu cabins 1 LJLIL) bar & game room 1 Chapel 1 field house 1 sewa,-L: r r+•.711W I W► A+t 8 teepees or A-frd►ue cabins 10. The following are all of the individuals, firm,i, QX corporations owning property to both slaw, rear +Aa in front of (also across street from) the property wa"s requested use will be conductea. (continua on Laa" it necessary.) Tnw6w people will bC notified by mail of "Is application: (PLE.Asg LIST COMP[ ._TgE la -DI IT NUX" k. 1 NAME 1403 11unterb Mill Rd. Address Vienna Va. 22160 property IDS 37-a-37 •- James C. Hayes, Et Al 1600 Pondview Dr. Address Winclhester. Va, 22601 Maurice W. Eckman Property IDW 37-A-47 - Address Rt. 1 Box 156 India K. & Norman K. property IDS Jones - -^ Address Rt. 2 Box 78A .. Renwyn T. Triplett Property IDi 1936 Back Creek Rd. Address Core- Va . 22637 William A. Shores, Et U Property ID# 7-A-44 Address 7509 Gary Rd. ^ Carolyn G. Chappel c/o Bolt Realty property IDO 17-n-27 � 20 * These units may be subject to revision when detailed site plans are prepared. 0 0 12. Additional coauiwnty, if any: I (we) , the unadrsigned, do hereby rwspactfully maxw appllc4t4ol1 and petition the governing body of Frwae:rick County, Virginia ra allow the use described in this application. I unawrsLand that tAN sign issued to me when this application is submitted must be plaCOA at the front property line: at least se:vwn (7) days prior to Uw first public hearing and maintained so as to be: visible until &free the Board of Supervisors' public hd4riny. Your application t'ar n Cpnditional Use Permit authorizes any member of the Fraa4WICA County Planning Commission, Board or Supervisors or Planning +mod Dovelopment Department to inspect your property where the propamoo upe will be conducted. Signature of Applicant Signature of Ownwr Owners' Meiling Auurw--- Owners' Telephone; No. USE CODE: RENEWAL DATE: 3632 Valley 1"ke Winclio-ster, VU. s 4Q-1 86 -1 00(ofc) 8b9-3100(h) 2B 58 12 7 59 22 65 47 23A 23 16 ^� 2 P6s. 17 46 �' oa 30 46B 24 �o 1 29 28 27 60 18 m 25 26 24 25 23 22 45 26 21 20 37 0� CUP — # 001-94 37—A-45, 46, 46A, 46B God's Glory Land LI 0 P/C Review Date: 4/06/94 P/C Review Date: 5/04/94 BOS Review Date: 5/25/94 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #001-94 GOD'S GLORY LAND C/O THOMAS G. ADAMS LOCATION: Fronting on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road, 3.3 miles southwest of Gore MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBER 37-A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas) Land use - Residential & Vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned RA (Rural Areas), Land use - residential/agricultural PROPOSED USE: Church retreat --two lodges, three retreat cottages, one staff cottage, two bath houses, two pavilions, twelve one -room cabins, one pool, snack bar and game room, one chapel, one field house, one sewage treatment plant. REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Department of Transportation: No objections to a conditional use permit for this property. However, prior to operation, entrances will have to be constructed/upgraded to meet minimum VDOT sight distance and design requirements. Prior to making any final comments, this office will require a complete set of site plans which detail entrance design, drainage features, and traffic flow data from the I.T.E. Manual, 4th Edition for review. Any work performed on the State's right-of-way must be covered under a land use permit. Fire Marshal: See attached letter to Thomas G. Adams from Doug Kiracofe, Fire Marshal, dated February 11, 1994. Inspections Department: Building shall comply with the Virginia 0 0 Page 2 Uniform Statewide Building Code and the BOCA National Building Code/1990. Other codes that apply are Title 28 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial and Residential Facilities. Please check for ADA and sprinkler requirement (exception A-4, chapel). Locate ADA parking on site plan. (Plan for Use Group classification of buildings). Health Department: The regulations which are implemented by the VA Dept. of Health only supervise and regulate systems for individual single family dwellings with a flow of less than or equal to 1,000 gallons per day. Please contact Larry Simmons of the Dept. of Environmental Quality in reference to this project. See attachment from the Dept. of Environmental Quality. Planning Department: This proposal is for a religious retreat that will cover four separate tracts of land, three of which already have a residence located on them. Each parcel can only be permitted to contain one permanent residence. Seasonal residences for staff members may be permitted as accessory to the primary use. Since the sketch plan indicates that the existing residences are for staff, residences for those other than staff will be limited to one per parcel. This is a very ,ambitious proposal and if allowed to develop, will take very careful planning to insure it's success and to. insure that developed uses are properly serviced by the necessary infrastructure. It will be necessary to have the water system, sewer system and road system in place prior to public use for whatever facilities are installed. The roads will be constructed and maintained by the owner. Roads must be constructed to have the width and weight bearing capacity as requested by fire and rescue services. The entrance will need to be constructed to meet the requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Also, the developer will need to meet the requirements of VDOT as spelled out in their comments on this proposal. The Planning Commission will need to make a determination if the sewage treatment plant being proposed in is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The appropriate restrictions will need to be placed on the facility to insure future compliance if necessary. The sewage treatment plant, if allowed, will need to be installed and operating before any public use is permitted on the property. The sewage treatment plant should only be allowed to service one parcel of land for this activity. To do otherwise would violate the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan specifically states that "When allowed, require that small community sewage systems in rural developments be dedicated to a public authority. Such systems Page 3 should not be allowed in areas intended to remain rural into the indefinite future, including areas west of Interstate 81." The four parcels could be consolidated through the lot consolidation process. Requiring the complex to be accommodated on one parcel would allow control over the sewage system so that it does not become a "public" system. All housing, other than one allowed permanent residence, would be temporary or seasonal staff housing that is accessory to the retreat activity. The water system will also need to be installed and operating to provide adequate fire protection prior to any public use. The water system will also need to meet the requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) office of water programs for installation and operation. An engineered site plan must be submitted to the County and approved prior to any construction work on this development. A plan outlining the phasing or timing of the development must also be provided in conjunction with the site plan. The County would reserve the right to inspect and approve all aspects of the construction and operation before any facilities are placed into public use. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APRIL 6, 1994 PC MEETING: Approval with the following conditions: 1. That an engineered site plan be presented for approval prior to any construction or developmental activity taking place. This plan will be formally reviewed by the Planning Commission. 2. That final County approval be received for all phases of the construction and prior to the placement of any facilities into public use. 3. Non -staff housing will be restricted to one residence per parcel. 4. The use of the sewage treatment plant will be restricted to one specific parcel. 5. 'All applicable state agencies must review and approve all aspects of the proposal prior to placing any facility into public use. 6. All review agency comments must be complied with prior to public use of these facilities. 7. This use shall comply with all other requirements of the Rural Area Zoning District. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS OF 416194: Unanimously tabled 0 Page 4 for 30 days. (Absent - G. Romine) April 19, 1994, Addendum: The Commission heard this application for 30 days. A meeting was held on and Bruce Edens of Greenway, Inc., Planning Commission that surfaced at on April 6, 1994, and tabled it April 19, 1994, with Mr. Adams to discuss the concerns of the the April 6, 1994 meeting. At this meeting, Mr. Adams presented the attached document dated 4/18/94 and addressed to the Planning Commission. Mr. Adams also presented a copy of a letter from Austin Brockenbrough and Associates, of Chester, Virginia, that allegedly addresses the concerns that the Commission had with the .wastewater treatment facility proposed for the retreat facility. A copy of this letter is also attached for your information. The concerns of the Commission that were discussed are as follows: 1. Whether the proposed wastewater or sewage treatment facility would be adequate and would work satisfactorily when the usage is low. 2. That there would only be one parcel of land served by the proposed sewage treatment facility and that only one permanent residence for persons other than staff would be allowed on the one parcel. 3. That the roads could be constructed so as to meet the grade requirement limitation that was surfaced by the Fire Marshal. The attached letter from the engineering firm that will be responsible for installing the sewage treatment facility has addressed the Commission's concerns to a point. It has not been determined if the Virginia DEQ, Office of Water Programs, will permit a pump and haul operation, if required. Mr. Adams made a commitment to consolidate the existing multiple parcels of land into one parcel that would be served by the package sewage treatment plant. There are currently three residences on the multiple parcel complex which are served by sub -surface septic systems. Mr. Adams advises that he desires to continue using these systems rather than hook these residences to the sewage treatment plant system unless there was a failure of the septic systems. The residence that is located adjacent to Back Creek Road (Route 704) is the original homestead and would be designated as the one allowable permanent residence on the parcel where someone other than staff would be allowed to reside. Any other residences on the property would be designated as quarters for staff only, even though they may be occupied on a full time basis. Page 5 Mr. Bruce Edens of Greenway, Inc., advised that new contours have been flown and more accurate information will be available on the site plan to insure that the roads have the proper grade and do not exceed the allowable slope. This may require relocation of some roads from the location depicted on the sketch plan but would not have a major impact on the development capability of the site. This issue will be addressed at the site plan stage in great detail. The site plan will also need to address the issue of a second and independent point of access required by fire and rescue. The applicant has stated that staff will not exceed 24 employees at any time. The maximum number of guests allowed would be 350 which is the design capacity of the waste water treatment facility proposed. The proposed maximum length of stay for guests at the retreat is 30 days. Staff believes a more realistic maximum length of stay should be 15 days. STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR MAY 4 1994 PC MEETING: Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. That an engineered site plan be presented for approval prior to any construction or developmental activity taking place. This plan will be formally reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to final approval. 2. That final Frederick County approval be received for all phases of the construction and prior to the placement of any facilities into public use. 3. Non -staff housing will be restricted to one residence per parcel. 4. The use of the waste water treatment plant will be restricted to one specific parcel of land and any modification or change in use will require County authorization. 5. All applicable state agencies must review and approve all aspects of the proposal prior to placing any facility into public use. 6. All review agency comments must be complied with prior to public use of these facilities. 7. This use shall comply with all other requirements of the Rural Area Zoning District. 8. The maximum number of guests allowed to use the facility at any one time is 350. 0 0 Page 6 9. No guest at the retreat may stay longer than 15 days. SUMMARY OF MAY 4, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: This application was previously tabled by the Commission on April 6, 1994, because of some major concerns listed in the April 19, 1994 addendum to this staff report. The discussion at this hearing centered around the previous concerns and the actions taken to address those concerns. There was a general consensus that the concerns had been properly addressed even though several Commissioners were not in favor of approving this conditional use. Mr. Adams, the applicant, presented a "Statement of Intent" document that also addressed the concerns of the Commission. The concerns addressed in this document were: -- a commitment to consolidate the existing parcels of land into one parcel that would be served by the package sewage treatment plant (with the exception of the three residences which are served by sub- surface septic systems). -- any other residences on the property would be designated as quarters for staff only, even though they may be occupied on a full time basis. -- staff will not exceed 24 employees at any time with the maximum number of guests not to exceed 350, which is the design capacity of the wastewater treatment facility. -- roads will be built to meet VDOT entrance requirements and the slope will not exceed that required by fire and rescue to include a second entrance. An issue of concern to the Commission was the possibility of this retreat becoming a commune. The staff attempted to address this issue with Condition #9 which stated that no guest at the retreat may stay longer than 15 days. The Commission felt this condition would not preclude that situation and that it was overly restrictive. Mr. Adams responded by stating they are not permitting a secretive or membership organization. He said that guests will not be required to join God's Glory Land as members, nor will they be confined to the retreat property. Another area of concern was the package sewage treatment plant. The question arose as to whether it was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan to allow a privately owned sewage treatment plant in a rural area that could serve 350 people. Also, it was felt that the 0 0 Page 7 potential to go from zero use to peak use in a weekend made operation of the plant extremely challenging and increased the potential for system failure. There was concern that if Back Creek were polluted, it would take several years for it to regenerate to a pristine condition. It was noted that although the treatment plant would be owned and operated by God's Glory Land, the system would be monitored by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The subject of motor homes and camping vehicles at the site was also discussed. They have reserved 12 hook-up spaces in the complex for these types of vehicles. It was also suggested. that the single family homes be hooked up to the treatment plant. The applicant felt this was not necessary because these were new septic systems that had recently been approved by the Health Department. Some Commissioners noted that the applicant had gone to great lengths in the Statement of Intent to address concerns regarding the use proposed. They felt the Statement of Intent, along with the'staff's recommended conditions, allowed the conditional use permit to be enforceable. A motion for approval with the applicant's Statement of Intent, along with the staff's recommended conditions was made and approved. This motion was modified to change the staff s recommended Condition #9, which would have limited guests stay to 15 days, to read that no guest would be allowed to become a permanent resident. At their meeting of May 4, 1994, the Commission recommended approval of this permit with the following conditions: 1. That an engineered site plan be presented for approval prior to any construction or development activity taking place. This plan will be formally reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to final approval. 2. That final Frederick County approval be received for all phases of the construction and prior to the placement of any facilities into public use. 3. Non -staff housing will be restricted to one residence per parcel. 4. The use of the wastewater treatment plant will be restricted to one specific parcel of land and any modification or change in use will require Frederick County authorization. 5. All applicable state agencies must approve all aspects of the proposal prior to placing any facility into public use. 6. All review agency comments must be complied with prior to public use of these facilities. 7.This use shall comply with all other requirements of the Rural Area (RA) Zoning District. 0 0 Page 8 8. The maximum number of guests allowed to use this facility at any one time is 350. 9. No guest at the retreat will become a permanent resident. The Planning Commission vote was as follows: YES (TO APPROVE): Shenk, Marker, Golladay, Stone, Morris, DeHaven NO: Light, Copenhaver, Romine, Thomas 0 i 6-1 qw Od w z G4 �C 1\ E RESCUE VIRGINIA Thomas W. Owens Director Thomas G. Adams 3632 Valley Pike Winchester, VA 22602 Re: God's Gloryland, Inc. Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Adams, • COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGIN IA FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMEN 9 N. Loudoun Street, 2nd Flue Winchester, Virginia 226u February 11, 1994 Douglas A. Kiracut, Fire Marshal I have completed my review of the Conditional Use Permit Application for God's Gloryland located on Rt. 704 in Frederick County. Since the mid 1970s there has been a migration of people from cities and urban areas back to the woodlands and rural areas. Homes, recreational areas, and large camps have been built in increasing numbers in the "Urban Wildland Interface" areas of our state. The fire service has learned a hard lesson in dealing with fires in these areas, that being, the ineffectiveness of conventional firefighting techniques in the wildland environment. As a result of these lessons we approach new developments of this nature with a strong emphasis on fire prevention and building an infrastructure conducive to fighting wildland fires. For that reason, I am asking for the following conditions as contingencies for approval of this application: 1. A second and independent point of access is needed. This limits the chance of fire blocking access to the site and evacuation from the site. Two egress points also enable ingress by the fire dept. as evacuation of patrons is taking place. 2. Install a warning signal or siren of some type that can be an emergency signal for all patrons to assemble at a determined point or evacuation. This would be used in accordance with the emergency response plan. (Item #3) 4 ti 8 DIRECTOR - (703) 665-56I8 FIRE MARSHAL - (703) 665-6350 FAX - (703) 678-0682 Thomas G. Adams February 11, 1994 Page 2 3. Establish an emergency response plan for assembly or evacuation of patrons in the event of a fire, storm, or other emergency. This should be coordinated with the Fire and Rescue Dept. and the Gore Volunteer Fire Co. This plan must be thoroughly understood by all staff members. 4. All roads must have a minimum width of 20' with an all weather surface capable of supporting a 20 ton vehicle. The canopy clearance of these roads must be a minimum of 1316" at all times and -roads must be constructed with no more than a 15o grade. 5. All occupiable structures on the site must have addresses or numbers and a plan showing these numbers must be given to the Gore Volunteer Fire Company and the Fire and Rescue Dept. 6. Provide a 20' all weather access to the existing pond on the southern corner of the property. At this location,a dry hydrant should be installed to facilitate water supply for firefighting. 7. All structures, including retreat cottages, staff cottages, pavilians, and bath houses must have a 30' perimeter of "green space" kept clear of combustibles at all times to give the fire dept. a defensible space. 8. Buildings cannot be constructed on poles with open foundations. This eliminates the potential for leaves and other fuels to accumulate beneath buildings. 9. Any buildings in which patrons will be sleeping must be equipped with working smoke detectors at all times during occupancy. 10. At a location easily accessible by staff, fire fighting tools such as shovels, rakes, and axes must be stored. This should be coordinated with representatives of the Virginia Forestry Dept. along with some training in forest fire suppression. 11. There must be very strict rules and enforcement of the rules on outside camp fires and bon fires. Staff of this facility must be aware of these rules as well as patrons utilizing the facility. 0 Thomas G. Adams February 11, 1994 Page 3 By adhering to these conditions, the rural asthetics of this site can be maintained while making the site conducive to effective fire fighting operations. The Fire and Rescue Dept. will be a willing partner in pre- planning and training for your staff to ensure the highest level of life safety. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely,.._. Douglas A. Kiracofe Fire Marshal DAK:jlc cc: Frederick Co. Planning Dept. Fred Burlingame - Chief Forest Warden, Frederick Co. Steve Holiday - Chief, Gore Vol. Fire Company File i 4118I94- Frederick Count` - Planning Commission RE: God's Glory Land THE THREE (3) HOUSES ALREADY ON THE PROPERTY MARKED FOR STAFF: We have no intention to use these houses for anyone other than those associated with the operating of the Retreat. In order to assure compatibility there would have to be the same Christian standards for all whether in Staff Quarters, Lodges, Cabins etc.... It would be difficult for us to enforce our standards if some one is living there and not on staff. The houses have their own Septic System and would not be using the Waste Water Treatment Plant. We have no problem with a condition to combine the four (4) parcels. THE SIZE OF THE STAFF: The size would vary from a minimum of four (4) to a maximum of twenty-four (24). There will be staff members living off the property and there will be part time help such as students and seasonal workers who work elsewhere at times. CARING FOR THE PROPERTY: The property will be cared for and secured by those regularly on staff among the numbers previously stated. THE NUMBER OF GUESTS USING THE RETREAT: The number would vary - during the first phase we estimate a maximum of one hundred (100) with a gradual increase during the following phases never exceeding a maximum of three hundred and fifty (350!. '....._._...•;...-...n.•.—..•._-.-7.__..n......�..+-..r-r-..r-�-..:.�.:..,.r.r.>.,.(....,+.-�.+n�.�.rc.a...r)<7�^"S]i)'<.n(�lnTr�lC{T., '>r{',"j'..r. �.�.;.. ,..fir. _...... .. — .. _ ___........ .,.._. _. _._...____'._— .. _ _ .__..- -� •�r� 0 0 Page 2 HOW LONG WOULD GUESTS STAY: Normally guests would stay at a Retreat two (2) to ten (10) days. Some may wish to stay their entire vacation therefore, we believe a limit of thirty (30) days would be reasonable. We would definitely place a limitation on the stay. THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: These facilities will be operated by those who meet the requirements and qualifications of the Department of Environmental Quality (State Water Control Board). The use of the plant will be for the Retreat only. THE ROADS: Entrance will meet the requirements of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Other roads will meet the requirements of fire and rescue services. Engineered site plan will show the location. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: We are willing to accept the conditions they previously stated and amendments that are beneficial to all concerned. ZONING AND ORDINANCES: It is our desire to abide by all zoning and ordinances to govern this project. 0 0 Page 3 OTHER RETREATS AND THEIR OPERATION: Being a major contributor and this being the home place of Rosalee Adams and Alice Fox, we are much concerned about God's Glory Land, its future and what it will be offering. We have made a study of other Retreats and found there are twenty-seven (27) in the state of Virginia, five (5) in West Virginia, twenty-three (23) in Maryland, and sixty (60) in Pennsylvania. We have talked to Mr. Bob Baylor with Christian Camping International/USA - Colorado Springs, Colorado and never have they had a Retreat turn into a commune or compound. We have also talked with the representative For Retreat Planners in Greater Washington (Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania area) and they tell us the same. From our study on Christian Retreats, we have found the real protection against becoming a commune or compound is not allowing it to become a secretive or a membership organization. Guests will not be required to join God's Glory Land as members and will not be confined to the Retreat property. All County Officials (Elected and Appointed) and Law Enforcement Officers may visit the Retreat to observe or inspect. God's Glory Land, Inc. is to be used for a Christian Foundation through its governance according to the Articles of Incorporation. and its Bylaws. All powers of the Corporation shall be exercised by and under the authority of a Board of Directors. COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS Control No. 0202941070 Date Received 020294 Date Reviewed 021194 Applicant Name Thomas G. Adams Address 3632 Valley Pike Winchester VA 22602 Project Name God's Gloryland Inc. Phone No. 703-869-3100 Type of Application C.U.P. Current Zoning RA 1st Due Fire Co. 14 1st Due Rescue Co. 19 Election District Back Creek RECOMMENDATIONS Automatic Sprinkler System Residential Sprinkler System Automatic Fire Alarm System Other Emergency Vehicle Access; Adequate Inadequate X Not Identified Fire Lanes Required; Yes X No Comments See Attached. Roadway/Aisleway Widths; Adequate X Inadequate Not Identified Special Hazards Noted; Yes X No Comments See Attached. ` - Continued - 6 • Hydrant Locations; Adequate See Notes Inadequate Siamese Connection Location; Approved Not Approved Additional Comments: Review Time 2..5 hr Douglas A. Kiracofe Fire Marshal Not Identified X Not Identified X 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 May 11, 1994 TO THE APPLICANT(S) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: GOD'S GLORY LAND Conditional Use Permit #001-94 for a church retreat. This property is located on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road) 3.3 miles southwest of Gore, in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 37-A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B. This conditional use permit application will be considered by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their meeting of May 25, 1994, at 7:15 p.m., in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. This will be a public hearing and any interested parties wishing to attend may do so. Sincerely, W. Waynr er Zoning Atrator WWM/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 I , This is to certify tharagthe attached correspondence was iled to the following on May 11, 1994 from Department of Planning and Desopment, Frederick County, Virginia: _ t:1X)d�tf"i;:3 , 'Y'!••!t:}iht^�i:3 t:: 1".'f'r`�l....s {i:{:} =� I" � l� r•'a • �,1. ;; ;•r i; s;);,•} Vr::�l...l.,.li:''f I::.:1: [�: i�. � � _. _._.. _ .. i+'1.:;1••il::81*1::R VT1 :... t:;h•lfai::.l::.f:a...l... , r:;r•'af%ta!•..YN t:r MT, 3'4X) . i'yi6 ti lfla:3,:3f .a , VA V:l:i :Mild>t, VA.. ! - Greenway Engineering �, Attn: Bruce Edens i !•�:f.'.I�i�Sr^t't�, i��itlt.il��;:!' '1::: t.': 970 Baker Lane Winchester, Virginia 22603 111(:}[14i:::11i3 D Y NX) T da 1.'r�:'i �r �':if5t::iS {:'•!°i:l:,ii::i�: !'i;l) {.,{.ei•,i::., Vas :S: i:`' . , :l:1...1...3:r^Di•'i t�1 .,r'.-: :iil••!�'ti�5t:}i�! •<?,.r�} STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK / Elsie E. Spaid 1401 Carpers Pike Gore, Virginia 22637 4 W.- Wayne Mil 1 r, ZoniKg(Administrator Frederick Co)ftmy Dept. of Planning Renee' S. Arlotta a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated — Ma5v 11., 1994 has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 11 day of May A994 My commission expires on August 31, 1995 NOTARY PUBLIC 0241 Sets b I 1 5/9 'hA"tcs 061 00 SuS I € Suuinittal Deadline- P/ C hiGeting bGS Meeting APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE Pk;JAAIT SREDERSCX COUNTY, VIRGINIA �- 4-, c, y-a7-9)' 1. 8gpli=nt (The applicant i>: tha X owner otrA ar) NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE 3632 Valley Pike Winchester, Va. 220'02 hb9-1900(0fc) 869-3100(h) 2. Please list all owners, occupants, or partiCS in 1nLlsrwaiL ul the property: Thomas C. Adams Rosalie F. Adams Alice M. Fox 3. The property is located at: ylve exact airw;;Cions aw include the route numbar of your ro"u or zitreet) Frontin f nnrthw� � aid- of Rour_e 704 (h;,ck Cr,�,�k Lciad) 'i mile; smirhuo it of C,ir,- - 4. The property has a road frontage. of 1544rout and v depth of 2300' teat ana oonal5ts of 85.ebb aor". (Please be exact) in abbreedLe 5. The property is owned by Thonws C. Adam, Et lz5 44i evidenced by aead from see rev r s L recordas� (previous owner) in deed book no. on page , as rCCh eoraas in .+ records or the Clark of the Circuit Court, County of Frederick. 6. 14-Digit Property Iaentiiicotion tvo. 37-A-45 . 4o . _ 4t)L- & �0 Magisterial District Back Creek Current Zoning _lZ-A 7. Adjoining Property: North Air i R. East R,,..;•' tiridl /Aor_ i+' it -A South REsiden rial/APri °-' - West Rp identi,i1 /Ate LjjL,, k-A — 40 40 The type or uye proposed is (eon7ulL wiLn tnw Planniny DOJOL. betore co,nplazing) 11 - 'l-I * 9. It is proposed that the following zuildings will be constructed: I 1 n ,, ,, I r a r r,+ r 2*bath houses 2 pavillions 12 one COU11i cubins. 1 bar & game room 1 Chapel 1 field hQu5e 1 aewa �-c "— 8 teepees or A -frame cahins 10. The following arc all of tnc lndiviauals, firms:, or corporations owning property ua]a,.;Cnt to both siaezi, rfmar ono in front of (also across streCt from) tnc prQ94Cty wAOX• requested use will be conductca. (Continue on Xiacx it necessary.) Tncsc people will be notified by mail of U11A application: (P F'A-$E LIST COMPLI TI; la -DIGIT NUMIW". ) NAME James C. Hayes, Ec Al Maurice W. Eckman India K. & Norman K. Jones Renwyn T. Triplett William A. Shores, Et U 1403 Hunters Mill Rd. Aadress Vienna, Va. 21-1160 Property IDi37-A-37 1600 Pondview Dr. Address Wincliester. Va. 22b01 Property IDi 37-A-47 Address Rt. 1 Box 156 Ire V` 9'n37 - Property I1'0 3b-A-?4 AadreSs Rc• 2 Box 78A m i (1J 1 awn.- VLF Property I D 0 18-A-25 C ^n Address 1936 Back Creek Rd Core, Va. 22637 Property 11)w 37_A-44 Address 7509 Gary Rd. Carolyn G. Chappel property IDi 3, c/o Bolt Realty 37-b-_7 S _b RUS et i.s.�.t s p- ; * These units may be subject to revision when detailed site plans are prepared. -1 i MAR B 194 10:25 FROM AUSTIN-BROCKENBROUGH- 10 • PAGE.©03 PURPOSE 000'S GLORYLANO The purpose of this study Is to Investigate the alternatives to provide water and wastewater for God's Gloryiand. The study provides a preliminary analysis of the water demands and requirements to be met based on the first phase and ultimate number of occupants of the retreat. A preliminary analysis of the wastewater effluent limits and the required treatment to meet the limits is also included. The study provides a cost estimate for each recommended alternative. This study is being prepared for Mr. T. G. Adams to meet the requirements of the Conditional Use Permit for this project. SITE DESCRIPTION God's Glorytand Is located In Frederick County on the west side of State Route 704 approximately 4 miles southwest from its intersection with State Route 50. The site contains approximately 88 acres of mostly wooded land. Back Creek meanders along Route 704, the front of the property. WATER SYSTEM EXISTING: There are currently two wells on the site both of which serve a single resident. Information provided by the well driller note that one well is 320 feet deep and has a yield of approximately 4 gallons per minute. PROPOSED: The water demand for the site development based on the "Waterworks Regulations' Is as follows: Daily consumption rate for Resorts and Camps = 50 gpd 1 st phase development of 100 persons - 5,000 gpd The equivalent residential connections (ERC) = 5000/400 The equivalent residential connections (ERG) = 12.5 Well yield (min) - 0.5 GPM x ERC Well yield (min) - 0.5 GPM x 12.5 Well yield (min) - 6.3 GPM Storage Capacity = 200 GAL x ERC Storage Capacity = 200 x 12.5 Storage Capacity = 2,500 GAL Ultimate capacity Q 350 people = 17,500 GPD ERC = 17,500/400 ERC = 43.75 Well Yield = 0.5 x 43.75 Well Yield = 21.8 GPM Storage Capacity = 200 GAL X ERC Storage Capacity - 8,750 GAL RECOMMENDATIONS: The requirements for the 1 st phase of development provide for a well yield of 6.3 gallons per minute and a storage capacity of 2,500 gallons. The future needs of the project require a well production of 22 gallons per minute aril a storage capacity of 8,750 gallons. The well driller estimated that a well located in the lower areas of the site could effectively yield greater than 20 gallons per minute. One good producing well could provide the capacity for the ultimate capacity. It is recommended that a 10,000 gallon storage tank be Installed during the 1st phase of development to provide for the future demand. A now well has to be drilled to provide the required flow. This well may be adequate for the ultimate. FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection for the facilities is an essential part of the operation. The Fire Marshal, in his report, required that a dry hydrant be Installed at the existing pond along Route 704. This would be an excellent way of providing fire protection at a fairly low cost. An alternative method Is to provide water storage through the domestic water system. This would require enlarging the 10,000 gallon storage tank to as much as 20 to 25,000 gallons. This alternative method will be costly to provide. WASTEWATER The wastewater treatment alternatives Include either subsurface absorption fields or a packaged treatment plant. Information gathered from the county sanitarian indicate the existing soils are marginal. The majority of the site Is shale rock with shallow soil depths. There has been a permit issued for a septic system for two lots on this site. The county has also denied a permit for several other sites. It appears that a mass dralnfield to serve this project may not be feasible since there is insufficient area of suitable soil. A packaged wastewater treatment plant will have to be constructed to serve the project. Back Creek is very pristine and will require a high quality of discharge into the stream. The preliminary effluent limits that were estimated by the Department of Environmental Quality office In Bridgewater are more stringent that secondary treatment (15 to 25 mg/I BOD & S.S.). The ammonia limit should be between 1 and 3 mg/l. The proposed wastewater treatment plant should be an extended aeration plant sized for 10,000 gallons per day with components to meet the nitrification requirements. COST ESTIMATE The capital cost for the recommended systems are discussed below. These costs are very preliminary and will require additional review when the actual discharge limits are established and a weal Is drilled. Well Water System: The cost Includes a well, pump house, associated waterlines and a 10,000 gallon storage tank. , a Estimated Cost: $50,000 to $60,000 MAR B 194 10:30 FROMSTIN-BROCKENBROUGH- � PHGE.005 J Wastewater Treatment Plant: The cost includes a 10,000 gallon a day emended aeration plant with nitrification, a discharge line and any laboratory equipment. Estimated Cost: $150,000 to $175,000 • 0 AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH AND ASSOCIATES ALEXANDER B. SADLER, JR., P.E. GERALD W. AUGST, P.E. WILLIAM F. BELL, P.E. GERALD E. KILGORE Mr. Bruce Edens Greenway, Inc. 970 Baker Lane Winchester, VA 22603 Re: God's Glory Land Dear Mr. Edens: P.O. BOX 4800 • 48M W. HUNDRED RD. CHESTER, VA. 23831 TELEPHONE: SW4"746 FAX:804/748-7849 CONSULTING ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS/PLANNERS April 14, 1994 Ase0cwTE CHARLES D. FARMER, P.E. AUSTIN BAOCKENBROUGH, JR., P.E. 1899-1987 JAMES A- "ITT, P.E., C.L.S. 1932-19W This letter is in response to several questions that were raised during the Planning Commission meeting for the referenced project about the wastewater treatment facilities. The treatment plant will be a packaged extended aeration system. The flow for the ultimate number of people proposed for this facility (350 people) is 17,500 gallons per day. This is based on the daily water consumption rate from the Health Department of 50 gallons per day per camper. Due to the flow and the type of treatment necessary a Class III licensed operator will be required to operate the plant. The treatment plant will operate most efficiently when the flow to the plant meets the design capacity. Due to the nature of the operation of this retreat, there will be times when there is low flow or even no flow. During low flow periods, the operator will have to chlorinate and continuously aerate the waste in order to meet the discharge limits. If there are times that there is no flow, the plant will serve as a storage tank and hold the flow until it can be treated when there is flow. Should problems arise with meeting the effluent standards during the winter because of very low flow for extended periods, a temporary pump and haul condition could be used to prevent violation of the discharge permit requirements. Please let me know if you need additional information regarding these responses. Yours truly, *OA-1111" J. Ashley Williams JAW/dwp cc: T. G. Adams 9399/edens.jaw Phone: 869-1900 0 Mr. & Mrs. T. G. Adams ECHO VILLAGE MOTEL 3632 Valley Pike WINCHESTER, VA. 22602 3%2 Miles South on U. S. I I March 24, 1994 Marjorie H. Copenhaver John R. Marker Representatives to Back Creek District Frederick County Planning Commission Dear Ms. Copenhaver and Mr. Marker: I have made application for a Conditional Use Permit for property in your District. It is for this reason I am enclosing a statement which I believe you will find self— explanatory.. I am sending a copy of this letter and statement to Mr. Golladay, Chairman, and other members. If you or they have any questions please call me at 869-1900 or my home 869-3100. I will appreciate any and all considerations you and they may give this matter. Yours very sincerely, T. G. Adams 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department or 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: GOD'S GLORY LAND Conditional Use Permit #001-94 for a church retreat. This property is located on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road) 3.3 miles southwest of Gore, in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 37-A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B. This conditional use permit 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. This will be a public hearing and any interested parties wishing to attend may do so. Sincerely, 0). W. Wayne riller Zoning Administrator WWM/de 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certify t the attached correspondence w mailed to the following on 412©l�f frohe Department of Planning and ioelopment, Frederick County, Virginia: - — - -- Carolyn G. Chappel '37 4A 451 c/o Bolt Realty -ADAMS,, 31HOMAS'{rv" 7509 Gary Road };3632 VALLEY . ,,P1KE �. ;WXNCHEr SIZE R: , `VA Manassas, Virginia 22110 37 :AGreenway Engineering 37 y I `t C �F?IAYEAttn : Bruce Edens �3, IAME .«Ei .....i4, ETAl::�3 1403 iHUN'3':Ei:RS3 MXL:t..:''�RD., L970 Baker Lane V�B:NNA, :VA..,inchester, Virginia 22603 37 A 47.1,11 :CKMFtN,, fMAt:1RZOE ',',W - �•Q,OiCi ';F'ONDV,x,E::W :DR �W xNr.HE91TER-, " VA.. .tifE3 'A 24: .;1tyNE".b,, :.ND: A K.•. ..:.&'..:NoRMAN XK :Lr.?34 14ACK'CRS:EK ^ RD � UA '22437— 363 iA,"", IM:CDDt:iE::' *OWN,, 'VA ' - _• ._, .. .._ ., .. -- hey} ;37 A 441 SHORE: 3, "`WIL:L:XAM 'A.. .,&- ,SHARON :D. i ..936 ':DAVK-CRESK'tttRD ;q VA- 22637— 1 1 1 ','37 A kii'S �t63 '-AXD, 'RUSSE3:LL. iL., : t»C. RE, 'VA,. W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator :22637­ Frederick CountA Dept. of Planning STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK I,a'xm�j-, a Notary Public in and for the state and count aforesaid, do hereby certify that W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated 9`f' has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this Ccl� day of Q/l My commission expires on NOTAR�X PUBLIC c ' • • 2 Economic Development Commission Battlefield Task Force - 3/9/94 Mtg. PUBLIC MEETING: Conditional Use Permit 1001-94 of God's Glory Land for a church retreat. This property, zoned RA (Rural Areas), is identified as PIN Numbers 37-A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B, and fronts on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road), 3.3 miles southwest of Gore in the Back Creek District. Action - Approved Mr. Miller said that this proposal is for a religious retreat consisting of four separate tracts of land, three of which already have residences. He said that each parcel can only be permitted to contain one permanent residence. He said that seasonal residences for staff members may be permitted as accessory to the primary use. Mr. Thomas G. Adams said that his wife Rosalie Adams, Ms. Alice Fox, and himself were the principals of this CUP application. Mr. Adams introduced Mr. Barney Willis, his associate over the ,,,,.,--passed 14 years, and Mr. Bruce Edens, of Greenway Engineering & Surveying Company, the project engineer. Mr. Adams felt they could meet all the requirements stated by the review agencies and it was also their intent to consolidate the three parcels. Mr. Adams explained that year-round caretaking would consist of grounds maintenance and security, snow removal during winter, and during operational months, there will be linen service, dining service, and spiritual service. The Commissioners felt it was necessary to establish criteria and to define "staff residency" versus "permanent residency" and to establish details of durations of stay for staff and guests. They felt it was also necessary to state the number of staff employed and guests, and how many months out of the year the facility would operate. The Commissioners also felt that the sewage treatment plant should only be allowed to service one parcel of land for this activity because doing otherwise would violate the intent of the 3 Comprehensive Plan. In order to do this, the three parcels would need to be consolidated. (The staff noted that if the sewage treatment plant served multiple parcels, the -plant would need to come under the Sanitation Authority's jurisdiction.) There was also concern that if the facility was was not operational year- round, there would be large fluctuations in use of the sewage treatment plant. This would effect the operational efficiency of the plant, resulting in affluent being discharged into Back Creek. The Commissioners felt this also needed to be addressed. Commissioners noted that the fire marshal requested a 15% grade on the roads and that "David's Lane" may not meet that requirement. Commissioners also asked about the second entrance that was required by the fire marshal. Mr. Edens said that the alignment of David's Lane may have to change somewhat, but they felt they could meet the required 15%. Mr. Edens also stated that they were planning to use the driveway to the northeast as the second entrance. Chairman Golladay statedfor the record that he spoke with Mr. Renwyn.T. Triplett, an adjoining property owner, and Mr. Triplett had no problems with the CUP as long as it did not turn into permanent housing. Chairman Golladay next called for other citizen comments, but'no one came forward to speak. The Commissioners had no problems with the concept of the operation; but felt it could have an impact on public facilities in the area, depending on the number of people using and operating the retreat. They felt that the applicants needed to clearly address the concerns of the Commission so that they could make a clear judgement and so that the adjoining property owners would know what to expect. Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Wilson, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously table Conditional .Use Permit #001-94 of God's Glory Land c/o Thomas G. Adams for 30 days for more information. Statement Concerning God's Glory Land Thomas G. Adams, Rosalee F. Adams and Alice M. Fox own land, the former home property of Rosalee F. Adams and Alice M. Fox, located 3.3 miles south of Gore, Virginia and fronting on Route 704 in Back Creek District. Knowing it would have been the desire of their parents to see this property developed and used for Christian purposes they wish to fulfil this desire by the developing of Goal's Glory Land to provide facilities for churches, other Christian Organizations and individuals to use for spiritual.refreshment, recreation, and encouragement during Conventions, Soul Winning Clinics, Bible Study, Seminars, Gospel.Missions and other religious functions, and to provide gifted and called Men of God who have a message for today's Christian Generation, assist local churches in Spiritual growth, evangelism, and financial support for foreign mission fields, and will be willing to assist any group or church who may or may not have trained Counsellors. Z4 MAI? 19( D OF A Pl-AIVNINO ct "'D DEVEL.' l� please use tniy page- tor your sxe-tcn or thw property. ahwr proposod and/or existing structure-5 on tna property, Ln4;'-14AQj. y measurements to all property line -a. See Attached Sketch REQUEST FOR CvNDITIONAL USE PL}tMIT COMMENTS Fredericx county sanitation Authority Att:;: Engineer Director P.O. Sox filb winc:_ster, Virginia 22604 (703) 665-bu90 The Frederick County Sanitation Authority is locatco on Route 522 South, at 199 Front Royal Pike, if you prefer to hand aclivrr tt,ls review. Applicant's name, cadre— and phone nun,bar: 1/7-1 "U'r ✓,� a Go-D'- UA NFL `1 -t ►+�N.a� G ADan�S i9cG c�� 36OIZ A I- LF- 1�- , KE * Wjl , SuF - ; R : n z z(,-z f�C� y /Go (••) Name of development andJ-)r description of the request: L�Ry L,ND ;e5, A C X C cHV& xET.eEAT �,A`J s`?15c�S�t:I) u_ TH kL Sc,tyt� T)t-c. �93i Location: FRc�•v7/nfG �[GP!�f►�lt.- 5 i �E of B,4C k o10 (RT 7o4i 3 /n «�� 3v�rN..��ST hoc GORE. ✓A Sanitation Authority Cc•-ments: Sanitation Authority Si,,nature & Date: ApPLIG�iT.� (NOTICE TO SANITATION AUTHORITY THIS FORM �� T � for 310TICE TO APPLICAN 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 you application form, location map and any other pertinent information. t • •• •""M 40 0 offzffVVY Frederick-Winehestur H..alth Department Attn. Sanitation Engineer .P.O. Box 2050 Wincha�tor, Virginia 22004 (703) 722-34UQ The Frederick-winchester Health Dcpartivant is located at tUa intersection of Smithfield Avenue and brick Kiln kola, if you prefer to hand deliver this review forin Applicant's name, address and phony numlDar: _ G G u c. 42- Y LA No I N C- c� -r H u AP A (Y1 [u 9 19L.<, ( o Fa") 3G 3z VALcEI VIkL , VA, 2Lvy1 9 "310CJ�t+) Name of development and/or description of the request: G c.I-1>'�, G Lo ey LAND - A c Q-t;.-HuVLLh AcYa.cAT Location: n�, r�NG 1JO�Y1i1r.1C�T S ��E of "RyA-P l T 7y4� Health Department Commants: The regulations which are implemented by the Virginia Department of Health only supervise and regulate systems for individual single family dwellings with a flow of less than or equal to 1000 gallons per day. Please contact Mr. Larry Simmons of the Department of Environmental Quality at (703)-828-4016 in refere ce to this project. Health Signature and DutC:r_ (NOTICE TO HEALTH DEPT. - PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO AVV1#4CAMT*) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately 4►6 possible in order to assist the agency with their review. AluO, please attach a copy of your application form, location map and all other pertinent information. A* 8 REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COMMENTS Frederick County Inspections Department Attn: Building Official .P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (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: T'n, C, L GR`( LAto INC- V A l_Le y -i \V,E e6P9 -31opCN) Name of development and/or description of the request: Location: C.G L C)V- LA_C>T7 �S 8� [� a c�E c►��z SH E rcz EaT .. �.: • '� 3 ^n ILEA :�o0 -r4y4ES-r of [_OGZE ,VAS — Inspection Department Comments: Building shall couply with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and hP RC A National Building Code/1990. Other codes that apply are Title 28 c'ode of Ee-de al Regulation, Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Baspiihl;r Arcrrm n- dations and in Cmmercial and Residential Facilities please check for ADA and sprinkler requirement (exception A-4 chapel) Locate rkin�n site lan. (Plan for use group Code Administrator Signature & Dater - o�1Y-9Yc1ass ation of (NOTICE TO INSPECTIONS DEPT. •PLEASE TUKN THIS FO TO APPLICANT. ) buildings. 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. • _ .1, 1-11�, REOUL6T FOR C . U . P . CGr"ALNTS Virginia Department of Transportation Attu. Resident Engineer .P.O. Box 276 Edinburg,' Virginia 22u24-0278 (703) 984-4133 The local office of the Transportation Department is locdt4a at 1550 Commerce St. in Winchester if you prefer to hand deliv4r thus form. Applicant's name, address and paone nuiut+ar: LIB S �L� LA�v 1NC• ��G -r-kumAS G. aDAlh5 3G,32- yp L-LjLX -?ky'E 2Li.•G2- e<,,9-3460 C�.) Name of development and/or description or the request: C,e, Q't, G LOR-y kmD - Location: FTLGN-T ,tN & L�'r -7 3.3 c s-c o C, R-C v a for review. Any work performed an the State's rigit-of—oay mist be covered uxdex a ]mod use _DMMt. xc: Mr. S. A. M hiUuff VDOT Signature and Date: (Nlv,L- .r (NOTICE TO RESIDENT ENGINEEA*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO AP CANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately 44 possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach three coaj� of your plans and/or application toriu. no COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 / 665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 March 23, 1994 TO THE APPLICANTS) AND /OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) The Application of: GOD'S GLORY LAND Conditional Use Permit #001-94 for a church retreat. This property is located on the northwest side of Route 704 (Back Creek Road) 3.3 miles southwest of Gore, in the Back Creek District, and is identified as PIN 37-A-45, 37-A-46, 37-A-46A, and 37-A-46B. This conditional use permit application will be considered by the Frederick County Planning Commission at their meeting of April 6, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the board room of the old Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. This will be a public hearing and any interested parties wishing to attend may do so. Sincerely, W. Wayne riller Zoning Administrator WWM/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 This is to certifyy th - the attached correspondence wa: mailed to the following on March 23, 1994fro e Department of Planning and lopment, Frederick County, Virginia: 1�1T)AMi, ; Carolyn G. Chappel ?T.HOMAS G ,. I ;.3632 'VAL.iL.dEY:i'PXKE c/o Bolt Realty WINC:HE:STER,-'-VA 1 i 7509 Gary Road' 1 Manassas, Virginia 22110 1-IAYE 8 i jAMES ;C w & ."E:TAL S Greenway Engineering ' 1403 '+1UN'T',E4RS ''M1L••L.. AD—. I Attn: Bruce Edens jvxE:NNA., 'wA:w "'�.lE3p- 970. Baker Lane Winchester, Virginia 22603 LVC:KMAN., �MAUF<JCE- It'600 W n fWxNCHEi'T'E!"t, `VA. =dr+pi•••• I �.1CaN� ;K i� . NOF;4HAN ;K � � 1734 -�DACK I«CJ+E, VA i37~• .NWYN . T'�.Ew Esl l ,:Tr r :2 'XAOX 749 . A 37 CA 44 31-10RES, =WxLILIAM�.A-,:�f•: SHAt"rI7N D^ 4936 'UACK !CREEK"AD . �("„CTR*E:., 'VA. b37 3 - ,^UF7E;b L.,L..'.L»•w .`� �E:L.:SE: Cx(: RE, .,.VA. _ W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Ad ini trator Frederick .Count 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 W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated March 23, 1994 has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my state and county foresaid. Given under my hand this 23 day of March 1994 . My commission expires on August 31, 1995 li Zu,� L. C'. Ua� C . 5 pw� Ste- V /k z2,463 7 37_A-4S 3e-4-ZS 31-/-�'37 3-7- ( - 3C'