PC_07-01-09_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES
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Held in the Board Room of the Frederick Comity Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on July 1, 2009.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman/Member at Large, Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Opequon
District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee District, H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee
District, Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District, George J. Kriz, Gainesboro District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red
Bud District; Kevin O. Crosen, Back Creek District; Roderick Williams, Legal Counsel; and Gary Lofton, Board
of Supervisors Liaison.
ABSENT: Brian Madagan, Opequon District, Richard Ruck-man, Stonewall District; Gregory S. Kerr, Red
Bud District; and Greg L. Unger, Back Creek District.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director, Mark R. Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision
Administrator; Candice E. Perkins, Senior Planner, 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 Triplett, the Planting
Conunissimn unanimously adopted the July 1, 2009 agenda for this cvening's meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Development Review & Regulations Committee (DRRC) — 06/25/09 Mtg.
Commissioner Thomas reported that the DRRC discussed a number of issues that will becoming
to the Planning Commission for discussion over the next few weeks.
Transportation Committee 06/22/09 Mtg.
Conar issioner Kriz reported the following items from the Transportation Conuuittee: the
committee adopted the TIA (Transportation Impact Analysis) standards and are moving those forward to the
• Board of Supervisors; applications are due for the TIGER Grants Opportunities on September 15, 2009, a report
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was given on Inland Port truck traffic, specifically, trucks using roads not suitable for truck traffic; and road
improvement plan updates will be brought forward soon.
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPCI — 4/30109 Mtg.
Commissioner Krizreported about the submission of three CPPA (Comprehensive Policy Plan
Amendment) applications: CPPA 401 -09 of Opequon Crossing for an Eastern Road Plan Revision, CPPA 402-
09 of Newtown Convnercial for a SWSA Expansion (79.1 acres), and CPPA 403 -09 of Rock Harbor Golf
Course for a SWSA Expansion (259.43 acres). Commissioner Kriz said the first CPPA 401 -09 of Opequon
Crossing was discussed jointly with the Transportation Committee because it involves a new road and the
elimination of a bridge; he said the group voted together not to recommend the request for further study. He said
CPPA 402 -09 of Nemowwr Commercial was not recommended for further study, however, CPPA 903 -09 of Rock
Harbor Golf Course Nvas recommended for further study. He added that these CPPAs will be discussed jointly by
the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors at a joint work session on July 27, 2009.
Conservation Easement Authority — 06/25/09 Mtg.
Plamting Director Eric R. Lawrence reported that the CEA reviewed all of the final easement
documents so the Authority, the County, and the Potomac Conservancy could close on the firstjoint conservation
• easement. He said the Authority endorsed all of the documents which authorized the closing. Mr. Lawrence
stated the closing was lie] don June 29, 2009. Mr. Lawrence said this is the first time the Authority has purchased
a conservation easement (purchase of development rights); this is a 98 -acre property on Cedar Creek Grade,
adjacent to Cedar Creek.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT — COMMISSIONER KEVIN O. CROSEN
Chairman Wilmot announced that Commissioner Crosen has agreed to try out both ofthe major
commnittees. She said Commissioner Crosen will start out with the Development Review and Regulations
Committee (DRRC) for six months and then move to the Comprehensive Policy Plan Committee (CPPC) for six
months.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairman Wilmot called for public comments on an) subject not on the Commission's agenda
for this evening. No one came forward to speak.
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PUBLIC MEETING
Master Development Plan (MDP) #01 -09 of Silver Lake, LLC, submitted by Greenway Engineering, for
commercial use and a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The properties are located on
the north side of Northwestern Pike (Route 50), west of Retail Boulevard and east of Poorhouse Road
(Route 654). The properties are further identified with P.LN.s 52 -A -C, 52 -A -50, 52- A -50A, 52 -A -52, and
53 -A -63.
Action — Reconunended Approval
Senior Planner Candice E. Perkins reported that this master development plan (MDP) is an
application to develop 370 acres of ]and zoned both B2 (Business General) (23896 acres) and MS (Medical
Support) (131.06 acres) Districts for commercial and Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) uses.
Ms. Perkins said this site was rezoned in April of 2009 with proffers. Ms. Perkins reviewed the MDP with the
Planning Conunission, noting that the CCRC use will consist of 898 residential units (density of 7.99 units per
acre) to be developed in two phases. She said the residential units will consist of a mix of independent care units,
assisted care units, and skilled nursing care units. The CCRC will also contain ancillary services and facilities
which will be identified during the site plan process.
Ms. Perkins stated that the MDP depicts the mature woodlands that are being preserved for
buffers; she said the woodlands are being used for both zoning district buffers and road efficiency buffers
throughout the site. She said there are notations on the plan for supplemental buffers, if certain areas need to be
filled in during development of the site.
is Ms. Perkins concluded by saying that the MDP is consistent with the requirements of the zoning
ordinance and the rezoning proffers. She said the MDP is in a form that is administratively approvable.
Conuuissioner Kriz asked Ms. Perkins if all of the staffs issues had been addressed and Ms.
Perkins replied yes.
Mr. Evan A. Wyatt with Greemvay Engineering was present to represent the Sil ver Lakes, LLC
MDP. Mr. Wyatt said lie spoke with staff about the allowance of easements around the perimeter of the property
and along the frontage of the B2 portion for extension of utilities to adjoining properties. Mr. Wyatt said it was
somewhat difficult to illustrate this on the MDP without making it seem very busy; therefore, they will be
submitting a very descriptive narrative that describes the easements and this will be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors along with the MDP.
Chairman Wilmot called for public continents, however, no one came forward to speak.
No issues or areas of concern were raised by the Pluming Commission.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Triplett,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Conunission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Master Development Plus (MDP) 401 -09 of Silver Lake, LLC, submitted by Greenway Engineering,
for commercial and Continuing Care Retirement Conununity (CCRC) uses.
• (Note: Commissioners Madigan, Ruckman, Kerr, and Unger were absent from the meeting.)
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JOINT WORK SESSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Planning Director Eric R Lawrence announced a Joint Work Session with the Planning
Commission and the Board of Supervisors on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 12:00 noon, in the Board of
Supervisors' Meeting Room. Mr. Lawrence said along with the Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment (CPPA)
applications, there area number of other projects, such as long -range planning and ordinance amendments, which
will be discussed. He noted that lunch will be provided.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed. Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and
seconded by Commissioner Oates, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jun M ilmot, Chairman
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