PC_01-20-93_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on
January 20, 1993.
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; Todd
D. Shenk, Gainesboro District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Ronald W.
Carper, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; Manuel C.
DeHaven, Stonewall District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; and
John H. Light, Stonewall District.
ABSENT: John R. Marker, Vice Chairman /Back Creek District; Beverly Sherwood, Board
Liaison; and George L. Routine, Citizen at Large;
Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Director; W. Wayne Miller,
Zoning Administrator; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director.
CALL TO ORDER
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Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of December 2,
1992 and December 16, 1992. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Light,
the minutes of December 2, 1992 were unanimously approved as presented. Upon motion made
by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Light, the minutes of December 16, 1992 were
unanimously approved as presented.
BIMONTHLY REPORT
Chairman Golladay accepted the bimonthly report for the Commission's
information.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) 1/19/93 Mtg,
Mr. Shenk reported that the HRAB discussed the joint worksession scheduled for
February 27 at 7:00 p.m. They discussed the proposed presentation and key points to be
discussed involving the rural landmarks survey, the education program, the plaque design
contest, and a comprehensive approach to historic resources.
Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee (DRRS) 1/19/93 Mtg.
Mr. Thomas reported that the DRRS discussed some proposed changes to the
subdivision and zoning ordinance. He said that the subcommittee also discussed potential
directions that the subcommittee may choose to take in 1993.
Planning Commission Subcommittee Structure for 1993
Mr. Watkins presented a list of subcommittee and liaison appointments that were
in effect in 1992. Mr. Watkins said that the only change proposed for 1993 is that Mr. Carper
will be the liaison for the City of Winchester and Mr. Shenk will be the liaison for the HRAB.
The Commission next discussed non - commissioner membership on the DRRS and
the CPPS. They decided to appoint one citizen member from each district to each of the two
subcommittees for a total of five citizen members per subcommittee. The Commission felt the
positions should be advertised and each interested party should complete an information sheet.
It was decided that the Planning Commission Chairman would make the final appointments based
on qualifications and level of interest.
DISCUSSION RE: WILKINS MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mr. Tierney said that the Master Development Plan for the Wilkins Apartments
and Townhouses was tabled for thirty (30) days during the December 16, 1992 Planning
Commission meeting. Mr. Tierney said that the applicant has not received all the required
review agency comments and has requested that this review be tabled until the Commission's
February 17th meeting.
Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Shenk,
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
agree to table the Master Development Plan for Wilkins Apartments and Townhouses until
February 17th, at the applicant's request.
1993 -1994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Mr. Tierney said that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee met
on January 5 to review the submissions received from the various county agencies for the 1993-
94 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). He said that the 93 -94 CIP contains 28 projects, five less
than the 92 -93 CIP.
Mr. Tierney said that the Subcommittee expressed some concern regarding the
amount of money proposed to be invested in the Stonewall (air conditioning) and Robinson (air
conditioning and replacing windows for energy efficiency) Elementary Schools for renovation,
since the long term future of these facilities was uncertain. He said that they also had concerns
on the proposed Landfill Maintenance Facility (questions on cost and need). Mr. Tierney said
that the need for the facility is based on being able to do work at the landfill rather than
contracting out for maintenance and hauling the equipment. OSHA requirements contributed to
the cost of the facility.
Discussion ensued on the possibility of covering one of the County's swimming
pools so that the James Wood Swim Team could have access to a county swimming facility
instead of using the City's pool at the War Memorial building. The Commission decided that
a formal communication to the Parks and Recreation Commission needed to be made on this
issue.
Mr. Thomas moved that the Commission add #29 to the CIP priority list -- covering
one of the County's pools for year -round use by the high school swim team and county residents.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Shenk and unanimously approved.
The Commission next reviewed various other requests on the CIP list for
conformance with the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission was in general agreement
with the priority listing, although some Commission members expressed concern about the
amount of money designated for Parks & Recreation projects and cost of the maintenance facility
at the landfill. They also had concerns about investing money into renovation of the elementary
schools.
Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Shenk,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
endorse the 1993 -1994 CIP with the addition of #29, covering of one of the county's pools for
year -round use; and, in addition, the Planning Commission requests that the Board of Supervisors
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approve the 1993 -1994 CIP.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business was discussed and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
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Ja es W. Golladay, Jr., ddirman
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