PC_03-21-07_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on March 21, 2007.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Shawnee District; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/ Opequon
District; Richard C. Ours, Opequon District; Robert A. Morris, Shawnee District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro
District; George J. Kriz, Gainesboro District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Gregory S. Kerr, Red Bud
District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; Cordell Watt, Back Creek District;
H. Paige Manuel, Member -At -Large; Philip E. Lemieux, Board of Supervisors Liaison; Barbara Van Osten,
Board of Supervisors Liaison; and Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Legal Counsel.
ABSENT: Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District, and the City of Winchester Liaison.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director; Michael T. Ruddy, Deputy Planning Director; Mark
R. Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; John A. Bishop, Transportation Planner; Candice Perkins,
Planner II; and Renee' S. Arlotta, Clerk.
. CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Chairman Wilmot called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A motion was made by
Commissioner Kriz, seconded by Commissioner Triplett, and unanimously passed to adopt the Planning
Commission's agenda for this evening's meeting.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Triplett, the minutes
of the February 7, 2007 Planning Commission meeting were unanimously approved as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plans & Pro2rams Subcommittee (CPPS) — 03/12/07 Mtg.
Commissioner Light reported that the CPPS discussed turning over public roadways to private
homeowners associations and how this situation could be accommodated through a county process.
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Sanitation Authority (SA) — 03/20/07 Mtg.
Commissioner Manuel reported that rainfall for the month of February was three inches, which is
above average; service charge income is one percent above budget for the fiscal year to date and expenses are
under budget; and, the wastewater treatment facility is operating normally. Projects being prepared for bid
include: the Stephenson Regional Pump Station, the Stephenson force main, the water booster station at H. P.
Hood, and the Abrams Creek West water and sewer services to support Willow Run. Commissioner Manuel also
reported that the SA's Engineer/Director, H. Wellington Jones, presented the five -year, long -range plan.
Conservation Easement Authority (CEA)
Commissioner Light reported that the CEA will have an open house gathering at the home of a
committee member, Diane Kerns, on Echo Lanejust off Route 522 North for anyone who would like to attend and
participate in an open discussion about placing conservation easements and/or who have interest in conservation
easements. Commissioner Light said that a recent recipient of a conservation easement, Mr. Jeff Green, will
speak on his experience providing for that easement.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairman Wilmot called for citizen comments on any item that was not on this evening's agenda.
No one came forward to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning Application 412 -06 of Carriage Park, submitted by Patton Harris Rust & Associates,to rezone
30.26 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District, and 15.18 acres
from MH1 (Mobile Home Community) District to RP District, totaling 45.44 acres, with proffers, for up to
249 single family attached homes (townhouses). The properties are located south and adjacent to Route 7
and, east and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park. The properties are further identified with
P.I.N.s 55-A-161, 55-A-165A, 55-A-166,55-A-1 67,55-A-167A, 55-A-168,55-A-174A, 55-A-174B, and 55-
A-1 74D in the Red Bud Magisterial District.
Action — Tabled for 30 Days
Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, reported that the Planning Commission previously tabled
this rezoning application at their November meeting for a period of 60 days to allow for additional analysis and
• information to be provided by the applicant regarding the design of the proposed intersection of this project with
Route 7 and Valley Mill Road, the environmental impacts of the project, and the details of the transportation
system relative to the Eastern Road Plan. Mr. Ruddy said the applicant has substantially revised their
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• application; however, they did not respond directly to those particular issues. Mr. Ruddy said the staff has
received a request from the applicant to table this application for 30 days.
Mr. Charles W. Maddox, Jr., consultant with Patton, Harris, Rust & Associates (PHR&A), was
representing the applicant. Mr. Maddox stated the applicant is very close to working out the principal issues, but
has some property owner issues that need to be solidified, and proffers need to be checked by the County's
attorney. Mr. Maddox said they would like to come back in 30 days with their proposal for the transportation
needs of Frederick County.
Commission members asked the applicant if a 30 -day tabling was realistic with the
issues that need to be worked out with VDOT and the surrounding property owners. The applicant
replied yes; the applicant intended to work diligently to meet that requirement and he believed 30 days
was a sufficient amount of time.
Chairman Wilmot called for anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this rezoning
application. No one came forward and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Kerr made a motion to grant the applicant's request to table consideration of
Rezoning Application #12-06 of Carriage Park for 30 days. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Mohn
and was unanimously passed.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT The Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously table
Rezoning Application 912 -06 of Carriage Park for 30 days at the applicant's request. This application is a
request to rezone 30.26 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District, and 15.18
• acres from MHl (Mobile Home Community) District to RP District, totaling 45.44 acres, with proffers, for up to
249 single - family attached homes (townhouses).
(Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting.)
Rezoning Application 402 -07 of Eastgate Commercial, submitted by Patton Harris Rust & Associates,
(PHR &A) to rezone 10.65 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District
and 8.23 acres from B3 (Industrial Transition) District to B2 District, with proffers, for commercial uses.
The properties are located west of Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South), immediately north and south of
Maranto Manor Drive (Route 642). The properties are further identified with P.I.N.s 87 -A -34, 87- A -34B,
87 -A -35, 87 -A -36, 87 -A -37, and 76 -A -53 in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
Action — Recommended Approval with Proffers and Stipulations
Planner Candice E. Perkins reported that the site is within the boundaries of the Sewer and Water
Service Area (SW SA) and the site is also within the limits of the Eastern Frederick County Long Range Land Use
Plan. She stated that the land use proposed by the applicant in this rezoning is consistent with the Eastern
Frederick County Long Range Land Use Plan and is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Policy Plan.
Ms. Perkins stated that this rezoning application consists of six separate parcels, totaling 18.88
acres. She noted that only the B3 portion of Parcel 76 -A -53 is being rezoned with this application; the remainder
• of the parcel is already zoned B2 under Rezoning 402 -97. She said the Staff believes that Parcel 76 -A -53 in its
entirety should be covered under this new rezoning application so that multiple proffer statements don't pertain to
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the same parcel. In addition, she said that including the entire project under one proffer statement will ensure
consistent entrances and improvements throughout the entire development.
• Regarding transportation, Ms. Perkins stated that the proffers and Generalized Development
Plan (GDP) for the development indicate this project will have entrances on Maranto Manor Drive and a right -
in/right -out onto Route 522. She said that since these parcels have access to Tasker Road and Maranto Manor
Drive, the staff believes the access to Route 522 should be completely prohibited and ingress /egress for the
property should only be at signalized intersections. Ms. Perkins also reported that the TIA submitted with the
rezoning does not model the worst -case scenario; she explained that since a specific use has not been proffered for
the site, the worst -case scenario should be used. Furthermore, Ms. Perkins pointed out there were a number of
improvements called for in the TIA conclusions which have not been addressed. She explained that while the
proffer provides for improvements at the Route 522/Tasker Road and the Route 522/Maranto Manor Drive
intersections, these intersections will not fully function at a Level of Service (LOS) "C." In addition, she
reviewed site driveways one through four in which turn lanes identified in the TIA had not been addressed by the
applicant.
Mr. Patrick Sowers, with Patton Harris Rust & Associates, Inc. (PHR &A), came forward to
represent the owners and applicants in this rezoning application. Regarding Parcel 76 -A -53, he said the scale of
the proposed rezoning, as compared to the existing by -right B2 use, is not a great change and in their opinion,
does not necessarily justify a new rezoning. Referring to the TIA, Mr. Sowers stated that the worst -case scenario
would use a.5 FAR; this FAR would accommodate 450,000 square feet of retail use and elevated parking, which
is not typically found in Frederick County. He said they modeled a.25 FAR which more typically represents what
is found in Frederick County. Regarding the Route 522 /Tacker Road and the Route 522/Maranto Manor Drive
intersections, Mr. Sowers explained that as a whole, these intersections operate at a LOS "C." He said only two
single and individual movements within these intersections operate at a p.m. peak hour LOS "D." Mr. Sowers
pointed out the considerable background traffic that was contributing to the situation; he said they have proffered
• double lefts within the two intersections. Mr. Sowers next talked about the intersections identified by the staff as
those not adequately improved according to the TIA.
The Commission had questions for the applicant about the intended access points for the various
parcels.
Commissioner Oates said he would prefer to see the applicant limit the building square footage
for the retail floor area to match the TIA. He also wanted to see the applicant provide either screening or
architectural standards along Route 522.
Commissioner Morris expressed concern about possible confusion over what was proffered with
the earlier rezoning, what is being proffered with the new rezoning, and how it all fits together. He questioned
why this couldn't be viewed as one contiguous piece of property. Commissioner Morris also had concerns about
whether all of the transportation issues had been adequately addressed.
Mr. Ronald Mislowski, also with PHR &A, stated that the transportation proffers address not
only this rezoning, but all of the background trips at the identified intersections. Mr. Mislowski said the
applicant's generated trips from the area to be rezoned are about 15% of the background trips coming in; he said
this small area being rezoned is paying for almost two million dollars of improvements and includes three traffic
signals and double left turn lanes at three different intersections. Mr. Mislowski added that this rezoning is
guaranteeing the improvements necessary to support the development of the entire southern part of the Eastgate
Commerce Center. He noted that currently, the B2 and B3 sections could develop without any other additional
proffers; he said this application is guaranteeing that improvements will be made.
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Commissioner Thomas asked if the applicant would consider prohibiting loading docks and
• outside storage for the areas with frontage along Route 522, Tasker Road, and Maranto Manor Drive. Mr.
Mislowski replied that the Tasker Road and Route 522 frontages would be acceptable, however, they considered
Maranto Manor Drive as more of a back road into the site.
Commissioner Light inquired about the possibility of the applicant providing a master
development plan (MDP) for the whole tract showing the total concept including transportation issues, entrances,
corridor appearance, and buffering and screening. Commissioner Light said he didn't want to vote against a
business rezoning in a commerce center; however, he also was not entirely comfortable with the transportation
issues and he thought the application in its current form was somewhat piecemeal.
In addition to that, Commissioner Morris said it was difficult visualizing when improvements
were going to occur; for example, when a traffic signal will be installed or when a street gets widened. He also
thought a MDP for the entire area would be beneficial.
Commissioner Thomas suggested the applicant provide all of the proffers for the whole area on
the MDP and to include trigger mechanisms for the transportation improvements.
Mr. Sowers and Mr. Mislowski said they would be willing to provide the requested information
on the MDP.
Chairman Wilmot asked the applicant if the right -of -way for the additional lane on the south side
of Tasker Road was already in place. Mr. Sowers said his client owns the property flanking Tasker Road and it
will not be an issue to obtain the right -of -way.
• Chairman Wilmot asked the VDOT representative, Mr. Lloyd Ingram, to the podium to address
questions from the Commission. Mr. Ingram agreed there was a considerable amount of background traffic at
this location. He said transition lanes and entrances would have to be constructed to VDOT design standards and
there were several processes where VDOT will work through these issues with the applicant. Mr. Ingram said
VDOT was satisfied they would get what they needed from the applicant. However, he said it would help to
clarify things, if a MDP was submitted showing all of the improvements, with the transition lanes high - lighted.
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments and the following person came forward to speak
Mr. Robert Price, an adjoining property owner, asked how the properties across Route 522
would be impacted from this rezoning. Mr. Sowers did not foresee any direct impacts to any of the property
owners along Route 522.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of Rezoning Application #02 -07
of Eastgate Commerce Center with proffers, a maximum FAR of .25, and with the provision of a consolidated
MDP for the entire area to be provided, including all of the transportation improvements, along with entrances,
corridor appearance, buffering and screening, proffers, and trigger mechanisms indicating when improvements
will occur. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kriz.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Rezoning Application 402 -07 of Eastgate Commercial, submitted by Patton Harris Rust &
Associates, (PHR &A) to rezone 10.65 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business)
District and 8.23 acres from B3 (Industrial Transition) District to B2 District for commercial uses, with proffers,
• and with a maximum FAR of .25, and with the provision of a consolidated MDP for the entire area to be
provided, including all of the transportation improvements, along with entrances, corridor appearance, buffering
and screening, proffers, and trigger mechanisms indicating when improvements will occur.
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• (Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting.)
PUBLIC MEETING
Master Development Plan 402 -07 for Tasker Woods, submitted by Patton, Harris, Rust & Associates,
P.C., for 136 single - family detached units, 130 townhouse units, and commercial uses. The properties are
located north of Tasker Road (Rt.642), east and south of Macedonia Church Road (Route 756), and west
of Front Royal Pike (Rt. 522). The properties are identified with P.I.N.s 76 -A -48A and 76 -A -49 in the
Shawnee Magisterial District. This master development plan also depicts the cul -de -sac of Macedonia
Church Road where it meets White Oak Road (opposite the Old Macedonia Church).
Action — Recommended Approval
Planner Candice E. Perkins reported that the master development plan (MDP) for Tasker Woods
is a proposal to develop a 79.178 -acre tract of land, which consists of approximately 60 acres of RP (Residential
Performance) -zoned property and 18.8 acres of B2 (Business General) -zoned property which was rezoned in
2006 with proffers. Ms. Perkins said the residential portion of the site will consist of 266 residential units, of
which 136 are single - family small lots and 130 are townhouse units; the commercial portion of the property is
proffered to have a maximum of 179,000 square feet. She pointed out access via one entrance on Tasker Road
and two entrances on Macedonia Church Road. Ms. Perkins also noted that the MDP shows the closure and cul-
• de -sac of Macedonia Church Road where it meets White Oak Road.
Mr. Patrick Sowers, with Patton, Hams, Rust & Associates, Inc. (PHR &A), was representing the
applicant for this MDP. Mr. Sowers pointed out existing Macedonia Church Road, the connection into White
Oak Road, and then it converging back into Macedonia Church Road. He said the proffer included the entrance to
Macedonia Church, separate left turn lanes from Macedonia, a left -turn lane into the Tasker Woods entrance, and
the cul -de -sac on existing Macedonia Church Road, which they were directed to pursue by the Board of
Supervisors. He said a subsequent public hearing will be required to vacate the right -of -way.
Commissioner Morris asked if there was a proffered traffic signal at 522 for this project and Mr.
Sowers replied yes. Commissioner Morris recalled a request by Macedonia Church to retain the name, Macedonia
Church Road, on the portion of road from White Oak down to Route 522. Mr. Sowers replied that roadnaming is
essentially out of the applicant's hands because assigning road names and addresses falls under the jurisdiction of
the Frederick County Department of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Commissioner Morris inquired
about trails and bicycle paths; Mr. Sowers pointed out a bicycle trail along the frontage of the improved section.
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments and the following persons came forward to speak:
Ms. Amanda Lightener, a resident of the Camp at Mosby Station, Shawnee District, said she had
concerns about all of the development occurring in her area and all of the trees getting cut down. She said there
are considerable numbers of existing houses that are not selling. She said she can not sell her home because the
area is so overdeveloped.
Mr. Kirk Mathews, a resident of the Red Bud District, said he spoke before the Commission two
• weeks ago regarding the Sovereign Village MDP revision. Mr. Mathews said the proffers for Tasker Woods
seemed quite better than the proffers submitted for the Sovereign Village development; he asked if there was a
way for the County to ask for improved proffers. Mr. Mathews said the Tasker Woods proffers call for a
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homeowners association, a pool, and a community center. He said the applicant is offering an initial startup
amount of $2,500; however, he didn't think this was enough money for the upkeep and maintenance of these
• amenities.
There being no one else who wished to speak, Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment
portion of the meeting.
No other issues or areas of concern were raised. Commissioner Morris made a motion to
approve MDP 402 -07 for Tasker Woods and this motion was seconded by Commissioner Manuel.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Master Development Plan 402 -07 for Tasker Woods, submitted by Patton Harris Rust & Associates,
P.C., for 136 single - family detached units, 130 townhouse units, and commercial uses.
(Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting.)
Waiver Request of Teresa Hicks, submitted by Artz and Associates, P.L.C., for an exception to Article V,
Design Standards, Section 144 -31, Rural Subdivisions, C(3) Minor Rural Subdivisions, Frederick County
Code, Chapter 144, Subdivision of Land, to enable family division of a parcel of land on a right -of -way
less than 50 feet. This property is located on Pasture Lane, off Caldwell Lane (Rt. 717); the property is
identified with P.I.N. 63 -4 -3 in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
Action — Recommended Approval
• Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported that this is a family lot
division to be conveyed by Mr. John C. Russell, Jr. to Ms. Teresa Hicks. Mr. Cheran stated that Mr. Russell has
elected not to provide a 50 -foot right -of -way through the 20 -acre parent tract from Caldwell Lane. He said the
applicant has provided a petition from an adjoining property owner who declined to grant Ms. Hicks a 20 -foot
easement across their property. Therefore, the waiver request is to provide relief from the 50 -foot right -of -way
requirement of the County's Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Cheran added that a proposed 30 -foot access right -of-
way will provide right -of -way access to Caldwell Lane.
Commission members questioned whether Pasture Lane was an accessible public lane; if the
residue tract met the lot ratio requirements of the ordinance; and if topography issues prevented the 50 -foot right -
of -way from being accommodated.
The applicant, Ms. Teresa Hicks, stated there was no other access into the parent tract because
her father's dairy barn, barnyard, and 60 -foot silo were located through the middle of the parent tract.
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments; however, no one came forward to speak.
A motion was made by Commissioner Morris and seconded by Commissioner Mohn to approve
the subdivision waiver request.
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of the
Waiver Request of Teresa Hicks, submitted by Artz and Associates, P.L.C., for an exception of Article V, Design
• Standards, Section 144 -31, Rural Subdivisions, C(3) Minor Rural Subdivisions, Frederick County Code, Chapter
144, Subdivision of Land, to enable family division of a parcel of land on a right -of -way less than 50feet. The
majority vote was as follows:
YES (TO REC. APPROVAL) Mohn, Kerr, Triplett, Kriz, Ours, Morris, Manuel
NO: Thomas, Light, Oates, Watt, Wilmot
(Please Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting.)
Waiver Request of Hupps Ridge, L.L.C., submitted by Painter- Lewis, P.L.C., for an exception to Article
V, Design Standards, Section 144 -17, Streets, G(1), Cul -de -sac, of the Frederick County Code, Chapter
144, Subdivision of Land, to allow a cul -de -sac length of approximately 3,200 feet, 2,200 feet more than
the allowed 1,000 feet. This property is located on Hunting Ridge Road (Rt. 608), approximately one -half
mile north of the intersection with Glaize Orchard Road (Rt. 682). This property is further identified with
P.I.N. 21 -A -4 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
Action — Approved
Commissioner Manuel said he would abstain from all discussion and voting on this request, due
to a possible conflict of interest.
• Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported that the applicant believes the
extreme topography does not allow full use of the property without the requested waiver. Mr. Cheran said the
applicant states that lot lines follow a ridge line and the side slopes are too steep to accommodate loop roads. The
maximum cul -de -sac length permitted by the Frederick County Code will not be able to accommodate all of the
proposed lots. The cul -de -sac will serve 21 lots and has a right -of -way distance of not less than 50 feet and a
paved radius of not less than 45 feet.
Mr. Michael Bryan was present to represent the applicant on this request. Mr. Bryan believed
the applicant's request met the purpose and the intent of the ordinance and given the steep topography of the
parcel, he requested approval by the Commission.
Commissioner Thomas agreed the property had extreme topography; however, he believed other
lot layouts were possible to avoid a dead -end cul -de -sac. Commissioner Thomas commented that the applicant
may not be able to get quite as many lots, but there were other ways to develop the property.
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments; however, no one came forward to speak.
Commissioner Light commented that precedence has already been established for approvals of
cul -de -sac lengths exceeding ordinance requirements.
Commissioner Morris believed this was a valid request; he said the steep slopes on the property
greatly restrict the development of the property.
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Upon motion made by Commissioner Triplett and seconded by Commissioner Morris,
BE IT RESOLVED, That by a majority vote, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve
the waiver request of Hupps Ridge, L.L.C., submitted by Painter - Lewis, P.L.C., for an exception to Article V,
Design Standards, Section 144 -17, Streets, G(1), Cul -de -sac, of the Frederick County Code, Chapter 144,
Subdivision of Land, to allow a cul -de -sac length of approximately 3,200 feet, which is 2,200 feet more than the
allowed 1,000 feet.
The majority vote was as follows:
YES (TO APPROVE) Morris, Oates, Wilmot, Kriz, Triplett, Kerr, Mohn, Light
NO: Watt, Thomas, Ours
ABSTAIN Manuel
(Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting.)
Subdivision Request of David E. Whitacre, to allow the subdivision of 1.28 acres into three single- family
detached traditional housing lots. The property is located at the corner of Queens Way (Rt. 740) and East
Macedonia Church Road (Rt. 756). The property is further identified with P.I.N. 75 -A -102 in the
• Opequon Magisterial District.
Action — Recommended Approval
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported that this subdivision will
create three new RP- zoned, residential building lots, with one lot having an existing structure. Mr. Cheran said
the lot sizes will be between 15,000 and 21,000 square feet in size. He said the proposed lots will have direct
frontage on Queens Way (Rt. 740) and East Macedonia Church Road. Mr. Cheran stated that based on lot size,
these lots will not be required to have street lights, curb and gutter, sidewalks, or open space. He added that the
proposed subdivision will be consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and is located within the Urban
Development Area (UDA) and the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). He further added that the Master
Development Plan (MDP) requirement has been waived.
Mr. David Whitacre, the property owner and applicant, came forward to answer questions from
the Commission. Mr. Whitacre said all three lots will contain one single - family residence.
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments; however, no one came forward to speak.
Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Ours and seconded by Commissioner Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Subdivision Request of David E. Whitacre, for the subdivision of 1.28 acres into three single - family
detached traditional housing lots.
• (Note: Commissioner Unger was absent from the meeting,)
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DISCUSSION REGARDING A TABLING TIME PERIOD
Commissioner Oates was interested in the potential of adopting a general 45 -day tabling time
frame. Commissioner Oates was concerned that a 30 -day tabling would not allow enough time for staff to obtain
new information and prepare it for mailing. He also commented that if the Commission tables a master
development plan for 60 days, the ordinance allows the applicant to take the MDP forward to the Board of
Supervisors without a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Oates believed that if the
Commission had a 45 -day standard tabling, it would meet ordinance requirements and provide enough time for
the staff to do the paperwork. The other members of the Commission agreed with the suggestion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by a unanimous
vote.
• Respectfully submitted,
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J M. Wilmot, Chairman
Eri R. Lawre ce, Secretary
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