HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-25 Carmeuse Eastern Berm CommentsCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
February 3, 2026
Dan Brzezynski (via email: dbrzezynski@pennoni.com)
Pennoni
117 East Piccadilly Street, Suite 200
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Re: Review Comments for Site Plan #52-25 – Carmeuse Eastern Berm
Property Identification Number (PIN): 34-A-11
Dear Dan:
Planning Staff has reviewed the above-referenced site plan to determine if administrative
approval can be granted. At this time, administrative approval cannot be granted. This site
plan cannot be approved until the issues in this letter, as well as all issues of the other
review agencies, have been adequately addressed. Please review Staff’s comments listed
below and then prepare a revised site plan which adequately addresses each concern.
Review Comments:
(1) Cover Sheet/General Notes.
a) Reference Number. Add the site plan reference number #52-25.
b) Excavation Notes. Excavation shall be no closer than 100 feet from any
property zoned RA, RP, R4, R5 or MH1. No excavation shall be located
closer than 200 feet from any dwelling or platted residential subdivision.
(§165-608.05(B)(2)). Excavation shall be no closer than 100 feet from any
road, street, or highway right-of-way. The Board of Supervisors may
reduce the required front setback for excavation to 50 feet if it determines
that, through the use of measures, such as landscaping or screening, the
effective protection afforded to adjacent properties has not been reduced.
(§165-608.05(A)(2)). Provide these notes on the coversheet and distances,
measured in feet, to the site plan.
c) Machinery Notes. All crushing or screening machinery shall be set back
at least 300 feet from any property boundary. (165-608.05(B)(3). Provide
these notes on the coversheet and the distances, measured in feet, to the site
plan.
(2) Additional Requirements. All uses in the EM District must conform with all state,
federal, and local regulations. All mining operations shall submit to the Zoning
Administrator a copy of the operations plan required by state agencies with the
required site plan. Provide the necessary documentation from the Department of
Mining & Minerals.
(3) Photometric Plan. A photometric plan is required to be provided that includes
lighting levels (foot candles) at the property line. Additionally, a note shall be added
stating all outdoor lighting shall conform to §165-201.07 and be designed, shielded,
aimed, located and maintained to shield adjacent properties and shall be full-cutoff
fixtures. (§165-201.07(B)(1). If no lighting is proposed provide a note that states so.
(4) Agency Approvals. Comment sheets (approvals) are required from the following
agencies: the Frederick County Inspections Department, the Frederick County Fire
Marshal, Virginia Department of Transportation, Frederick Water, and the Frederick
County Engineer (Public Works).
Additional comments may be provided on subsequent submission.
After you have revised the site plan, please resubmit one (1) hard copy so that Staff may
verify the information contained on the plan addresses the above comments. Staff will also
need all approved review agency comment sheets, recordation of the plat (as applicable),
at least five (5) copies of the final plan set and a digital (PDF) copy for approval. Do not
hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter. Thank
you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Amy Feltner
Planner
ALF/pd
cc: O-N Minerals (Chemstone) Company, c/o Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc., 6920
Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 301, Fort Wayne, IN 46804