PC_05-03-00_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
This meeting was held in the Board Room of the Frederick County A dministrati on Building at 107 North Kent
Street in Winchester, Virginia on May 3, 2000.
PRESENT: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman/Stonewall District; John R Marker, Vice- Chairman/Back
Creek District; Gregory L. Unger, Back Creek District; Roger L. Thomas; Opequon District;
Robert A. Morris, Shawnee District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; IW. Wayne Miller,
Gainesboro District; George J. Kriz, Gainesboro District; Gene E. Fisher, Citizen at Large;
Sidney A. Reyes, Board Liaison; Vincent DiBenedetto, Winchester City Liaison and Jay
Cook, Legal Counsel.
ABSENT: Richard C. Ours, Opequon District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee
STAFF PRESENT: Kris C. Tierney, Planning Director/Secretary; Michael T. Ruddy,
Amy M. Lohr, Planner II; and Renee' S. Arlotta, Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER
Chamnan DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 5, 2000
Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the minutes ofApril 5, 2000
were unanim ously approved as presented.
Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) - 04/27/00 Mtg.
Mr. Roger L. Thomas, Subcommittee member, reported that a short discussion centered on
loading docks and the item was referred back to the staff for additional changes. He said that the majority of
the meeting was spent discussing the R5 Ordinance and potential changes for including age- restricted
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communities. Mr. Thomas said that another meeting will be held on the 17 of May at 7:30 p.m. to discuss
• this same topic.
PUBLIC HEARING
Conditional Use Permit #07-00 of Gerald Stratford and Patti Burge for a Cottage Occupation/ Antique
Storage and Preparation. This property is located at 1196 Hites Road and is identified with P.I.N. 84-A-
31 in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
Action - Recommended Approval with Conditions
Ms. Amy M. Lohr, Planner H, read the background information and review agehey comments.
Ms. Lohr stated that the application is a request to allow a cottage occupation within an accessory structure;
specifically, it will allow the applicants to store their collection of antiques in an existing out-building. She
explained that minimal work such as cleaning and dusting will be performed, there will be no excessive noise
or odor associated with the operation, and there will be no retail element on the site. She added that
occasionally, a large moving van or truck would be utilized to transport items to antique shows and auctions.
Members of the Commission inquired if any type of chemicals would be used in the cleaning
and preparation process.
Mr. Gerald Stratford, one of the applicants, stated that at times he might use turpentine to
remove built -up wax or occasionally, an existing finish would need to be removed. Mr. Stratford said that he
would not be using any dipping tanks; everything will be hand - applied. Mr. Stratford had no problems with
the conditions of his permit.
There were no citizen comments.
Based on the limited scale of the proposed operation, the Planning Commission believed the
business could operate without significant impact on the adjoining properties.
Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Kriz,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend
approval of Conditional Use Permit #07 -00 of Gerald Stratford and Patti Burge for a Cottage Occupation/
Antique Storage and Preparation at 1196 I-lites Road with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times.
2. All storage and preparation work shall be accomplished inside a completely enclosed structure.
Any expansion of the approved cottage occupation shall require a new conditional use permit.
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PUBLIC MEETING
Subdivision Application #04 -00 of Dawson and Robann Riggleman for the subdivision of a 9.570 -acre
tract into three lots. This parcel is located at 1187 Longcroft Road and is identified with P.I.N. 64 -A-44
in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
Action - Recommended Approval
Mr. Michael T. Ruddy, Zoning Administrator, read the background infc
agency comments. Mr. Ruddy said that the application proposes a three -lot subdivision.
of the proposed lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2, comply with the dimensional requirements of the sin
traditional housing type, in particular, the minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet. He said
meets the requirements of the single family rural traditional housing type, however, it is
and sewer and it contains an existing residence. Mr. Ruddy added that all the lots have fron
Road, however, a private driveway between Lots 48 and 49 of the Bulflick Heights subdi
access to the residence located on Lot 3.
ttion and review
stated that two
family detached
t Lot 3 generally
on public water
onto Longcroft
on also provides
Mr. Michael Artz, of Artz & Associates, was representing the
There were no citizen comments.
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No issues of concern were raised by the Planning Commission and they believed the
subdivision satisfied the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Upon motion made by Mr. Morris and seconded by Mr. Light,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanim ously recommend
approval of Subdivision Application 404 -00 of Dawson and Robann Riggleman for the subdivision of a 9.570 -
acre tract into three lots, contingent upon the applicants satisfying all of the reviewing agencies' comments.
A request for a waiver of the minimum driveway spacing requirement on primary and'arterial highways,
Section 165- 29.A.(4), Motor Vehicle Access, of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, submitted by
Painter- Lewis, P.L.C., on behalf of the Trex Company for Office Building One.
Action - Approved
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Ms. Amy M. Lohr, Planner II, stated that the Planning Commission has received a request
from Mr. John Lewis of Painter - Lewis, P.L.C., on behalf of the Trex Company, for a waiver of the minimum
driveway spacing requirement on primary and arterial highways, Section 165- 29.A.(4), Motor Vehicle Access,
of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Lohr explained that the ordinance specifies that new
driveways be placed 200 feet from existing driveways and intersections on roads with a posted speed limit in
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excess of 35 m.p.h. and North Frederick Pike (Route 522 North) is classified as a primary road on the County's
• Eastern Road Plan. She added that this section of North Frederick Pike has a speed limit of 45 m.p.h.,
therefore, a minimum spacing of 200 fee[ is required between the proposed Trex entrance and existing
driveways. Ms. Lohr stated that the proposed Trex entrance is approximately 91 feet from a residential
driveway to the south; hence, it is necessary to determine if a waiver of the minimum spacing requirement is
acceptable.
Mr. John C. Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. of Painter- Lewis, P.L.C., the consulting engineers
representing the Trex Company, stated that the proposed Trex driveway has been aligned with the principal
entrance to Sunnyside Plaza and provides the most efficient and safe means of access to and from the site. Mr.
Lewis said that the limited median crossovers on this portion of North Frederick Pike make the driveway
location a logical choice and, in addition, locating the proposed driveway further north would create excessive
U -turns from the existing crossover. He added that the existing residential entrance is not in a good location
and the plans are to make some modifications to the median to allow a left turn lane southbound. He said they
will modify the nose of the median to allow a left turn southbound into the site. In addition, they will add a
right turn lane northbound. Mr. Lewis stated that VDOT has requested that the owner bond for a traffic light.
He didn't believe the traffic light would be warranted with this particular development, but as the remainder
of the nine acres develops, a light may be necessary at the intersection.
Commissioner Thomas pointed out that the existing residential entrance is 91 feet south from
the proposed new entrance. He inquired whether the deceleration lane for the right turn lane extended the entire
way to that residential entrance. He also inquired if there was just the one residence being served by the drive.
Mr. Lewis replied that the right turn lane goes beyond the residential entrance a few feet. He explained that
they were actually taking the curbs at the existing entrance and moving them back to accommodate the
• deceleration lane and tapering would begin south of the southern curb of the existing entrance. i Mr. Lewis said
that only one residence is served by the existing entrance.
The Planning Commission believed that the proposed configuration appeared to be the safest
circulation pattern for vehicles entering the site from both the north and southbound lanes of Route 522 and
was the most logical choice.
Upon motion made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Kriz,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the
request by Painter - Lewis, P.L.C., on behalf of the Trex Company, for a waiver of the minimum driveway
spacing requirement on primary and arterial highways, Section 165- 29.A.(4), Motor Vehicle Access, of the
Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. '
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CANCELLATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S MAY 17, 2000 MEETING
Mr. Kris Tierney, Planning Director, reported that there were no pending applications for
consideration for the Commission's May 17, 2000 meeting.
Upon motion made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Commission unanimously
voted to cancel the May 17, 2000 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by
unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
° Kris C. TierAcy —Secre
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman
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