PC_01-02-08_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 January 2, 2008.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chainnan/Shawnee District; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Opequon
District; Richard C. Ours, Opequon District, Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District, George J. Kriz, Gainesboro
District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District; Gregory S. Kerr, Red Bud District; John H. Light, Stonewall
District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District; Cordell Watt, Back Creek
District; H. Paige Manuel, Member -At- Large; Philip E. Lemieux, Board of Supervisors Liaison; and Robert
Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, Deputy Director, Mark R.
Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; John A. Bishop, Deputy Director - Transportation; and Renee' S.
Arlotta, Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA
• Chairman Wilmot called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Commissioner
Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Ours, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the agenda for the
January 2, 2008 meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS, MEETING SCHEDULE, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, AND
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS FOR 2008
The Secretary to the Planning Commission, Mr. Eric R. Lawrence, presided over the election of
the Chair and Vice Chair for 2008.
Election of June S. Wilmot, Chairman for 2008
Secretary Lawrence declared nominations open for Chairman for the 2008 calendar year.
The nomination of Ms. June M. Wilmot for Chairman was made by Commissioner Light and
seconded by Commissioner Kriz.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kriz, and
unanimously passed to close nominations for Chairman.
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• BE IT RESOLVED, That by a unanimous vote, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby elect
Ms. June M. Wilmot as Chainnan of the Planning Commission for the Year of 2008.
Election of Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman for 2008
Secretary Lawrence declared nominations open for Vice Chairman for the 2008 calendar year.
The nomination of Mr. Roger L. Thomas was made by Conunissioner Ours and seconded by
Commissioner Kriz.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kriz, seconded by Cotmmissioner Triplett, and unanimously
passed to close the nominations for Vice Chairman.
BE IT RESOLVED, That by a unanimous vote, the Frederick County Planning Conunission does hereby elect
Mr. Roger L. Thomas as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for the Year of 2008.
Election of Eric R. Lawrence, Secretary for 2008
• Chairman Wilmot declared nominations open for Secretary of the Planning Commission.
The nomination of Mr. Eric R. Lawrence was made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by
Commissioner Ours.
Motion was made by Conunissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kriz, and unanimously
passed to close the nominations for Secretary.
BE IT RESOLVED, That by a unanimous vote, the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby elect
Mr. Eric R. LaPTence as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the Year of 2008.
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2008
Planning Commission
Upon motion made by Conunissioner Oates and seconded by Conunissioner Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission voted unanimously to have their regular
monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Board of
Supervisors' meeting room in the Frederick County Administration Building,
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Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS)
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Conunissioner Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick Comity Planning Conunission voted unanimously to have regularly
scheduled meetings of the Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) on the second Monday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the Frederick County Administration Building.
Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS)
Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Unger,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission voted unanimously to have the regularly
scheduled meetings of the Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee on the fourth Thursday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the Frederick Comity Administration Building.
Committee Assignments for 2008
• Chairman Wilmot stated that all commissioners who are currently members of either the CPPS
or the DRRS will remain in their respective roles. Chairman Wilmot renewed liaison appointments to the
following committees: Conunissioner Kriz to the Transportation Committee, with Commissioner Oates as the
alternate; Commissioner Kerr to the Economic Development Commission; Commissioner Unger to dhe Salutation
Authority; Conunissioner Oates to the Historic Resources Advisory Board, with Commissioner Kriz as the
alternate; Commissioner Light to the Conservation Easement Authority, Commissioner Manuel and
Commissioner Thomas to the Development Impact Model Oversight Conunittee.
Plarmine Commission Bylaws for 2008
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Ours,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission unanhnously voted in favorof the adoption
of the Bylaws for the Planning Commission for the year of 2008, as presented.
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.
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i PUBLIC HEARING
Rezoning 909 -07 of Clearbrook Property, submitted by German Engineering, to rezone 14.53 acres from
RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business), with proffers, for commercial uses. The property is
located on the west side of Route 11, approximately 2,200 feet north of Hopewell Road (Interstate Exit
321) and south of Cedar Hill Road (Route 671). The property is further identified by P.I.N. 33 -A -125 in
the Stonewall Magisterial District.
Action — Tabled for 90 Days
Commissioner Oates said he would abstain from all discussion and voting on this matter due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Deputy Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, reported that this application is a request to rezone
14.53 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B2 (Business General), with proffers. Mr. Ruddy said the property is
within the County's Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and the site is within the linuts of the Northeast Land
Use Plan ( NELUP), which designates this site for business uses. He noted that the NELUP calls for Martinsburg
Pike (Route 11) to be improved to a four -lane divided facility and states that proposed industrial and commercial
development should only occur if impacted roads function at a Level of Service (LOS) Category C or better. He
said this application does not provide for that LOS.
Mr. Ruddy said the proffer statement submitted with this application provides for one point of
• ingress/ egress to this site, a new entrance directly on Route 11. He said the applicant has proffered the maximum
amount of commercial development of 190,000 square feet, which provides an understanding of the associated
transportation impacts and is consistent with what has been modeled in the applicant's Transportation Impact
Analysis (TIA). The TIA indicates that a LOS C condition will be maintained at the impacted intersections,
Hopewell Road, Brucetown Road, Route 11 and the intersection of Rest Church Road, Route 11, with a variety of
different improvements at these intersections, including additional turn lanes, re alignment of roads, and
additional signalizations. However, none of the improvements identified in the TIA have been addressed by this
application or provided for in the proffer statement.
Mr. Ruddy stated the applicant has taken a slightly different approach and rather than specifying
particular improvements, has pointed out a couple approaches on how they will address the impacts. He said the
applicant's program provides for a variety of things on -site and, dealing with transportation, the applicant has
proffered an additional lane across the frontage of their property on Route 11, additional turn lanes into the site,
and right -of -way dedication across the frontage of their site. In addition, he said the applicant has gone beyond
their site to provide a monetary contribution for signalization at the Hopewell /Brucetown Road intersection and a
left -turn lane on Route I 1 North, turning left onto Rest Church Road.
In conclusion, Mr. Ruddy stated that while many of the site design elements have been provided
for, the transportation impacts associated with this request have not been fully mitigated in the applicant's
transportation package.
There next ensued some discussion between the commissioners and the staff concerning the
combination of proffers offered by various previous applicants in this particular area involving funding and
services. Commissioners asked if there was sufficient right -of -way to install a signal. The staff replied that a
• review of all of the TIAs performed for this area indicates that much more than a signal is needed. Staff noted
that additional lane configurations are needed; however, there is a limited ability to make the improvements
because of insufficient right -of -way. Commission members asked if enough money had been proffered to
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purchase the right -of -ways and the signalization, and turn lanes, etc. to maintain a LOS C and the staff replied no.
Deputy Director - Transportation, Mr. John Bishop, was available to answer questions involving
the transportation network. A commissioner commented about adjoining parcels coming in for rezoning and the
possibility of inter - parcel connectivity, similar to the layout on Route 7 at I -81, and what type of transportation
network would be required. Mr. Bishop stated that if all of the parcels were to come in together, with possibly a
reverse frontage situation and one primary signalized entrance, it would probably work well. It was noted that a
signalized entrance midway between Bruceto\v i and Woodside would be preferable over each parcel having its
own entrance. Mr. Bishop explained the full planned remedy includes re- alignment of Brucetown with Hopewell,
intersection improvements, and signalization. Commission members commented about the advantage of knowing
the value for these improvements in order to be able to assign improvement costs to each development based on
their traffic generated.
Mr. Benjamin Butler, the attorney representing the applicant, said the applicant recognizes the
transportation problems in this area of the County; however, no one property owner could solve the entire
problem and the situation would have to be improved in pieces. Mr. Butler said their hope was that the
Commission will recognize the applicant is offering his fair share of improvements.
Mr. Claus Bader, with German Engineering, the design and engineering firm for the project, said
that since a user for the site has not yet been determined, they used worst -case scenario numbers for various users
in their TIA. He said that in order to mitigate impacts of this site, VDOT requested an additional left -turn lane at
Rest Church Road, which the applicant has agreed to install. He commented that installation of this lane will
require the removal of existing curb and gutter, storm sewer, and the lowering of a water line installed with the
Sernpeles property, and they are estimating about $200,000 to make this improvement. In addition, they are
• proffering a monetary contribution for the Brueetown/ Hopewell Road intersection in the amount of $100,000.
He talked about the various transportation proffers made by other projects in this vicinity and commented that the
pieces are coming together for this intersection.
Commission members spoke with the applicant about the possibility of limiting the square
footage or maximizing the trips per day. A suggestion was made for thresholds to be used if trips per day are
exceeded and increasing portions of monetary proffers offered with more robust development.
Chaitnnan Wilmot called for citizen comments and the following persons came forward to speak:
Ms. Debi Swimley- Martin, an adjoining property owner, said she was not opposed to the
rezoning of the area, but she would have preferred for all the property owners to work together to rezone the entire
neighborhood, instead of doing a patchwork rezoning. Ms. Swimley -Martin said a few of the neighbors met with
the owner and his engineer and were told it was too late to work together, but maybe after the rezoning was
approved. She said her concern is that since he is not a county resident, he may view this differently than the local
residents. Ms. Swimley- Martin said she was concerned about what would be directly behind her property; she
said the application is vague and so many land uses are allowed under the B2 Zoning, and she would like to see
more details with the location of the planned buildings, roadways, and buffers, so she will know how to proceed
with her property. Ms. Swimley -Martin reconmhended denial of this application in its present format.
Mr. Mark Regan, an adjoining property owner, said the application seemed to be vague and
incomplete because it did not identify the businesses, their location, nor does it illustrate the location of roads,
parking lots, or landscaping. He said there were no building or lighting specifications and no development map
with a layout and design. Mr. Regan stated that no specific location has been mentioned for the northern inter-
parcel connection, which was important to him because his property was on the north side of this site. In addition,
he said his well is located 25 feet from the applicant's property. He was concerned about what was going to take
place behind his property.
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® Mr. Robert Widdows, property owner at 2042 Cedar Hill, at the comer of I -81 and Cedar Hill
Road, said his primary concern is the safety of his child and other neighborhood children. Mr. Widdows raised
similar issues as the previous speakers, particularly that the application was vague and incomplete. He was
concerned the application provided no specifics on timing or phasing and there was no commitment to design,
materials, or grade of construction. Mr. Widdows said the applicant did not initiate any communications with the
neighborhood residents and there was unwillingness by the applicant to provide specifics. He commented that
many off -site improvements will be needed. He did not believe the applicant's monetary transportation proffer of
$100,000 was a fair one and it did not help to advance the NELUP. Mr. Widdows said there were 400 or more
allowed B2 uses and the applicant eliminated only two, a truck stop and a mobile home dealer. He expressed
concern because the application left him vulnerable to 398 uses, including a fire department. Mr. Widdows said
water and sewer are not mentioned, even though the neighbors' drain fields are on the applicant's property. He
said there were too many variables and assumptions and the application should be denied.
No one else wished to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the
hearing.
Mr. Butler returned to the podumi to address the remarks by the citizens. Mr. Butler said that
everyone understands this area is slated for commercial development. Mr. Butler raised the question of whether
all projects should be turned down until there is a transportation fix, or if the development should take place in
such a way that each applicant that comes along will bear his fair share of what is needed. Mr. Butler staled that
the transportation problems will have to be approached in pieces because no one developer could afford to finance
the entire project.
Mr. Ruddy stated that on many recent occasions, applicants' TIAs have shown what the ultimate
solution could be to accommodate their projects. He said many details, including right -of -way, need to be worked
out to provide the blueprint on how development can occur. He noted that as more and more of these proposals
come in, it becomes evident that this is how to achieve the blueprint. Mr. Ruddy advised that care should be taken
about adding additional impacts within an already stressed corridor in lieu of having the blueprint in place. He
said this application, therefore, is somewhat consistent to those of Arogas and BPG, where needed improvements
have been identified, but there is no inunediate way of actually implementing them.
Chairman Wilmot asked Mr. Ruddy what specific items were missing with regards to
transportation. Mr. Ruddy stated that the TIA, Page 12, shows the build -out with the LOS and lane geometry
needed to accommodate this use and the background traffic. He said the TIA describes a variety of improvements
at the intersections of Hopewell Road and Rest Church Road (Rt. 11); it describes left -turn lanes, additional
through lanes, re- aligmnent, and signalization. Mr. Ruddy said those are fundamentally the impacts that have
been identified in the TIA and are not fully addressed in the application. Mr. Ruddy recognized that for the
applicant alone, it may not be appropriate for them to provide for the ultimate build out of both of those particular
interchanges, however, to move forward with this application at this time, would cause greater impacts in those
particular locations. Mr. Ruddy said the staff believes, therefore, that this application in conjunction with others,
should provide for those improvements.
A Commissioner commented that the ultimate build -out of traffic would probablybe realized in
2012 -2014. He asked if there may be an opportunity to get something in the Six -Year Road Improvement
Program to work on those intersections. Mr. Bishop said that VDOT has been accorrmnodating to at least provide
a line item with a token amount of dollars to enable the county to try and move things forward. Mr. Bishop said
the $100,000 being proffered for the Hopewell intersection could be used as part of that seed money.
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• VDOT representative, Mr. Lloyd Ingram, said there could still be degraded service even with the
traffic signal because much of the traffic coming out of Brucetowm is laden trucks. He said the re- alignment of
the two roads will be critical. Mr. Ingram said the applicants offered to construct the left -turn lane at Rest Church
and the positive thing about that is with costs going up, we have something of value. He said a cash proffer is
good, but if it can't be utilized in the near future, the value dissipates.
Chairman Wilmot asked Mr. Ingram what was the most critical physical item needed at the
Hopewell Road interchange to begin the process. Mr. Ingram believed the first thing needed is a full design and
set of plans for the alignment. He said from that point, it can be determined what sections need to be completed.
He said at present, VDOT is working from sketches and ideas.
Commissioner Light advised all developers involved in rezoning applications to make a
commitment to work with the neighbors, especially when septic fields and sewer capacity is involved. In addition,
he said the staff report clearly states the impacts associated with this request have not been mitigated by the
applicant. In particular, transportation improvements have not been provided that would achieve an acceptable
LOS Category C, specifically at the two major intersections identified in the applicant's TIA. Comnissioner
Light then made a motion to deny the rezoning request. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Ours.
Other Commissioners commented they believed the application was a good package with the
negative aspect being transportation. Conmussion members commented that the County was going to be finding
themselves in this situation more frequently because of the absence of sufficient transportation infrastructure in
areas of the County. Members commented on the need to find some fair, reasonable, and proportionate method
to make the process fair to the developers. It was pointed out that this property was in the Sewer and Water
Service Area (SW SA) and was designated for business use in the Comprehensive Policy Plan. They questioned
. one individual applicant's responsibility for the transportation infrastructure and if something could be worked
out to allow this project to take place.
Commissioner Mohn said lie preferred to see more effort from the applicant with VDOT and the
staff to see if some level of agreement can be reached to make sure this application is providing the best approach,
given the scale of the project and how it fits within the total development area.
Commissioner Light stated that corridors included within the Capital Improvements Plan should
have a regionalized transportation plan; subsequently, when a rezoning is pursued, the applicant knows exactly
what is needed or expected. He said having a property in the Comprehensive Policy Plan is just one level. He
said the Commission should tell the applicant when the infrastructure is not ready. Commissioner Light said a
plan needs to be formulated, it needs to be implemented, and everyone should be asked for their level of
participation.
Commissioner Light's motion for denial was defeated by the following vote:
YES (TO DENY) Unger, Watt, Light, Ours, Mohn
NO: Manuel, Thomas, Kriz, Triplett, Kerr, Wilmot
ABSTAIN Oates
A new motion was made by Commissioner Thomas to table the rezoning application for 90 days to allow the
developer to meet with local residents and to re- evaluate his transportation plan and proffers. This motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kriz and passed by a majority vote.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that by a majority vote the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby table
Rezoning 409 -07 of Clearbrook Property, submitted by German Engineering, to rezone 14.53 acres from RA
ID (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business), with proffers, for conmiercial uses, for 90 days to allow the
developer to meet with local residents and to reevaluate his transportation plan and proffers.
The majority vote was as follows:
YES (TO TABLE) Molm, Kerr, Triplett, Kriz, Ours, Thomas, Manuel, Watt, Unger, Wilmot
NO: Light
ABSTAIN Oates
Rezoning 911 -07 of 1932 Senseny Road Pharmacy, submitted by Painter- Lewis, PLC, to rezone 2.2 acres
from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2 (Business General) District, with proffers, for a
pharmacy. The properties are located at 1932 Senseny Road (Route 657) at the intersection with
Greenwood Road (Route 656). The property is further identified by P.I.N.s 55 -A -196 and 65A -2 -1 in the
Red Bud Magisterial District.
Action — Recommended Approval with Proffers
Commissioner Molm stated that he would be abstaining from all discussion and voting on this
rezoning, due to a potential conflict of interest.
• Deputy Planning Director, Michael T. Ruddy, said this rezoning application was tabled from the
Planning Commission's November 7, 2007 meeting. Mr. Ruddy proceeded to highlight some of the issues
identified at the Commission's November 7 public hearing, which included concerns about pedestrian access,
buffering and screening of adjacent properties, and transportation impacts, particularly ingress and egress. Mr.
Ruddy said Proffer 412 has been added, which attempts to provide a long -term solution to address the concerns
over access to and from the site. He. said the ability has been provided through this proffer to close the proposed
entrances in favor of improved access and circulation south of the entrance on Greenwood Road (Rt. 656) and in a
location directly across from the signalized entrance to the Orrick Coimnons project. Both scenarios could only
occur with the development of adjacent properties and the provision of inter - parcel connectivity. He said Proffer
#13 has been added which commits the applicant to providing pedestrian signalization with the crossing of
Senseny Road, contingent on VDOT's approval. Mr. Ruddy noted that the applicant has also provided a series of
renderings of the building elevations to represent a prototype the applicant believes will be constructed on the
property, however, the renderings have not been proffered. In conclusion, Mr. Ruddy stated that while the
applicant has attempted to mitigate the traffic impacts, the possibility of insufficient left -turn stacking room
remains on north -bound Greenwood Road (Rt. 656) at the intersection of Senseny Road (Rt. 657). He said the
applicant's parcel lacks sufficient depth to allow for adequate right -of -way dedication to alleviate the stacking
situation. He added that the provision of Proffer 412 provides a long -term solution, but is incumbent on the
development of adjacent properties.
Chainnan Wilmot next called for public comment and the following person came forward to
speak.
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• Ms. Kathy Kerns, the owner of the house directly across from the proposed pharmacy entrance
on Greenwood Road, expressed her concern about the existing traffic congestion and the difficulty exiting her
driveway on Greenwood Road. Ms. Kerns had concerns about the placement of proposed landscaping to screen
her property. She wanted to make sure the height of the proposed landscaping would be sufficient to shield her
home from headlights and parking lot lighting. In addition, Ms. Kerns did not think the appearance of a two -story
pharmacy would fit in with the surrounding neighborhood, which consisted of single - family, one -story residences.
No one else wished to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the
hearing.
Conunission members inquired of the applicant whether he would be able to address the
homeowners concerns. They questioned the applicant about why the renderings and site layout had not been
submitted as proffers. Commission members also pointed out a pending revision to the County's sign ordinance
which will restrict sign heights along collector roads to 15 feet, they asked the applicant about reducing the
monument sign height from 20 to 15 feet.
Mr. John C. Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. with Painter- Lewis, P.L.C., consulting engineers for the project,
stated that while the rendering of the building and site layout had not been proffered, he was confident this was
how the site and structure would look upon construction, based on the monetary investment in the project. Mr.
Lewis commented on the submittal of a pedestrian crossing plan for Senseny Road, noting their proffer for its
implementation. He also spoke about the proffered resolution recognizing that entrances may be too close to the
intersections and noting their long -term plan for improved access with inter - parcel connections, once commercial
development occurs along the Greenwood and Senseny Road corridors. Mr. Lewis spoke of their intent to
dedicate right -of -way, to construct turn lanes, and to provide transportation funds. In addition, he commented on
the productive dialogue with the property owner on Greenwood Road; the applicant agreed to plant whatever the
homeowner desired in that area, within reason. He noted that the homeowner had suggested the possibility of a
one -year window after the pharmacy is in operation to see what the impacts will actually be. Mr. Lewis agreed to
meet with his client to consider reducing the sign height to 15 feet.
Commission members recognized the transportation issues in this area, but were satisfied with
the applicant's willingness to close the existing entrances, if and when the surrounding properties develop
commercially, in favor of improved access and circulation south of the entrance on Greenwood Road.
Commission members also recognized efforts by the applicant to work with the adjoining homeowners,
particularly with landscaping, and the pedestrian crossing. A member of the Commission recommended the
applicant consider stronger language concerning design standards.
Conunissioner Kerr made a motion to approve the rezoning with proffers. This motion was
seconded by Commissioner Unger and unanimously passed.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Frederick County Planning Conunission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Rezoning # 11 -07 of 1932 Senseny Road Pharmacy, submitted by Painter- Lewis, PLC, to rezone 2.2
acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2 (Business General) District, with proffers, for a pharmacy
at 1932 Senseny Road (Route 657).
(Note: Conunissioner Mole abstained from voting.)
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Conditional Use Permit 408 -07 for Wayne and Mellisa Fauver for a public garage with body repair at 441
Marple Road (Route 654). The property is zoned RA (Rural Areas) District and is identified with P.I.N.
42- A -54 -D in the Gainesboro District.
Action — Recommended Approval With Conditions
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported thatpublic garages with body
repair are permitted in the RA Zoning District with an approved conditional use permit (CUP), provided all the
repair work takes place within an enclosed structure. Mr. Cheran said the proposed use will be conducted in an
existing garage approximately 3,500 square feet in size. He said the property and adjoining properties are heavily
wooded for natural screening. Mr. Cheran noted that the closest dwelling is more than 100 feet from the garage.
He stated that no more than five vehicles waiting for repair will be allowed on the property at any one time and no
more than two employees will be allowed with the proposed use. He pointed out that no vehicle sales or unrelated
repair sales will be permitted. Mr. Cheran next read a list of recommended conditions, should the Commission
find the use to be appropriate.
Mr. Cheran explained that reconunended Condition 43, "The applicant will be limited to
repairing only five vehicles at a time," refers to operable vehicles awaiting restoration repair; while Condition 44,
"No more than five inoperable vehicles on the property at any give time," refers to inoperable vehicles awaiting
repair by the applicant.
Commissioner Kriz suggested that natural woodland screening should be considered more
thoroughly. He said that mature trees may not provide adequate screening, if there are no inter - planted shrubs or
is evergreens, particularly through the winter and spring.
Chairman Wilmot called for public conuuents and the following person came forward to speak.
Mr. Ronald T. Smith, an adjoining property owner, agreed with the point made about inadequate
screening with widely- spaced deciduous trees during the winter and spring. Mr. Smith suggested the addition of
shrubs and evergreens to supplement the screening. He also raised a concern about the type and amount of traffic
that would be generated on Marple Road. He said that his driveway onto Marple Road did not provide good sight
distance for pulling out and he had safety concerns. In addition, Mr. Smith was concerned about size and type of
vehicles being repaired on the property because of the possible affect on his property value.
Mr. Wayne Fauver, the applicant, stated he would only be working on pick -up trucks and
vehicles; he said the road traffic will probably only be three to four vehicles per week. Mr. Fauver said he would
agree to additional screening, either with board -on -board fence or additional landscaping.
Members of the Conuvission questioned VDOT's comments regarding site distance and a
commercial entrance. Staff commented that the applicant would have the opportunity to meet with VDOT on the
site to discuss requirements.
Upon motion made by Conunissioner Kriz and seconded by Conunissioner Triplet,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Conditional Use Permit 908 -07 for Wayne and Mellisa Fauver for a public garage with body repair at
441 Marple Road (Route 654) with the understanding that concerns raised by the adjoining property owner are
• addressed and with the following conditions:
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• 1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. No more than two employees allowed with this conditional use permit.
3. The applicant will be limited to repairing only five vehicles at a time.
4. No more than five inoperable vehicles on the property at any given time.
5. All repair activities shall occur entirely within the 3,500 square -foot enclosed structure.
6. Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. Any business use outside the repair realm of the conditional use permit is not permitted.
8. Any proposed business sign shall conform to cottage occupation sign requirements and shall not exceed
four square -feet in size.
9. Any expansion or change of use shall require a new conditional use permit.
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Discussion on Reeionalized Transportation Plans
Chairman Wilmot raised the issue of regionalized transportation plans and possible ways the
transportation infrastructure could be accomplished within a targeted area as individual project applications come
through for consideration. She stated that the Transportation Committee and others are studying transportation
impact fees, but it will be some time before those will be implemented. Chairman Wilmot suggested the
Commission approach the problem by using Route I 1 as an example study area and examine the common areas,
turn lanes, and intersections and decide which improvements would make this road work with an estimate on how
much it will cost. She said the priorities would also need to be determined.
Commissioner Thomas suggested the possibility of having a summary for each intersection
listing what has been previously proffered and a time frame of when that improvement may occur. He thought
this would be helpful to the Commission when considering applications. Mr. Lawrence, Planning Director, stated
that staff has initiated the tracking of this information through GIS and as future applications are considered,
those improvements proffered in the vicinity of the TIA area will be included in the staff report. Commission
members commented that many applicants don't know what is expected of them for transportation improvements,
instead of letting the applicant know specific improvements, they are just are asked to try again.
It was suggested that the work begin with staff, rather than at a committee level, possibly
discussing particulars at the upcoming retreat. Mr. Lawrence said staff could have preliminary proffer
improvements laid out, so everyone can visualize the future improvements within the UDA and S WSA, and then
can build from there. Conunissioners believed this would assist in getting the improvements in the CIP and the
• Six -Year Road Improvement Plan.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by a unanimous
vote.
Respectfully submitted.
Wilmot, Chairman
Erick,aii7cncc, Secretary
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