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PC_04-21-93_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 April 21, 1993. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman /Back Creek District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro District; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; George L. Romine, Citizen at Large; and Beverly Sherwood, Board Liaison. ABSENT: S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Director /Secretary; Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BIMONTHLY REPORT Chairman Golladay accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Comprehensive Plans & Programs Subcommittee (CP&PS) - 4/12/93 Mtg. Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the CP &PS studied rail corridors (land availability and occupancy, zoning, etc.). She said that Mr. Hood from the Winchester- Western Railroad is expected at the next CP &PS meeting. Mrs. Copenhaver said that the CP &PS also reviewed the Sanitation Authority's 3640 2 list of projects that are ready for design or bid. She said that if President Clinton's federal funding for local infrastructure projects is passed, the County may be eligible to receive federal funding for completion of some of its water and sewer line projects. She said that the CP &PS did not feel that they were familiar enough with the projects to prioritize them and they felt that some guidance was needed from the Planning Commission and Board. Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee (DR &RS) - 4/15/93 Mr. Thomas reported that the DR &RS reviewed and discussed the development review fee schedule that is currently in effect. He said that the current fee schedule is a little out of date and the DR &RS wants to insure that all our out -of- pocket expenses for permits (advertising, adjoiner notification letters, sign posting, etc) are being covered. Sanitation Authority - 4/14/93 Mtg Mrs. Copenhaver said that she has informed the Sanitation Authority of the request for water from approximately 12 -13 property owners along Route 636 South from Route 277 to Pioneer Trailer Park. She said that the Authority will provide the Commission with an estimate of the cost for this project. Mrs. Copenhaver said that the project will probably not be cost effective. Mrs. Copenhaver also informed the Commission that Ned Clelland can no longer serve on the Authority because he recently moved out of the Gainesboro District he represented. She said that Ms. Peggy Perdue will replace Mr. Clelland on the Authority. Winchester- Frederick County Economic Development Commission Mr. Romine said that he recently attended a Virginia Chamber Economic Summit and discussions centered on promoting economic development throughout the state. Mr. Romine said that the state is promoting incentives and the private sector seems not to be so pleased with this as it may involve increased regulations. Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) - 4/20/93 Mtg. Mr. Shenk said that Dr. Warren Hofstra was available at the meeting to discuss the archeological sites and the HRAB's list of historically significant sites. He said that they also 3641 3 discussed comments from the last joint worksession and the plaque design contest. Stephens City/Frederick Count Joint Planning Committee - 4/19/93 Mtg. Mrs. Copenhaver said that the Joint Planning Committee is continuing their study of improvements to vehicular corridors (Rts 11, 7, 50). SITE PLANS Site Plan #011 -93 of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority for a 181' elevated water storage tank. This property is located east and adjacent to State Route 642, south of the Kernstown /1 -81 Exit, in the Shawnee District. Action - Approved Mr. Wyatt said that this one half to one - million - gallon -per -day elevated water storage tank is intended to maintain system pressure within the northern loop service area (Lakeside). Mr. Wyatt said that this facility will utilize the Stephens City limestone quarries as its source. (The site for the water storage tank was previously determined to be preferred by the Planning Commission.) He said that the Sanitation Authority has asked G.W. Clifford & Associates to present the plan to the Commission and Board. Mr. Wyatt said that there are no unusual review agency comments, however, the Fire Marshal has requested that the width of the service drive be increased from 12' to 20'. Mr. Ron Mislowsky, Engineer with G. W. Clifford & Associates, said that the lines running to and from the tank are already underground. He said that this tank will not increase any water pressures in the area, but it will stabilize pressures and provide water storage. The Commission had no problems with the site plan as long as all the review agency comments were adequately addressed and upon motion by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Thomas, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend approval of Site Plan #011 -93 of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority for a 181' elevated water storage tank on property zoned B2 and RA in the Shawnee District. This property is identified by Property 1D #75 -1 -A. 3642 F1 Discussion with Kenneth Y. Stiles Former Board of Supervisors Chairman Regarding the Capital Improvements Program Mr. Stiles was present to challenge enrollment figures that school officials plan to use as justification for future school construction. Mr. Stiles had investigated the past 20 years' school enrollment trends and his tallies indicated that the number of students dropped an average of 15 % when the same group of students moved through the three years from the ninth to the twelfth grades. He said school officials are overestimating the number that will be in high school by predicting the 2.5 percent annual growth for each year, instead of relying on a statistical decrease in the enrollment. Mr. Stiles asked that his comments and figures be used when the Commission reviews its Capital Improvements Plan. He said that the county does not need a third high school, which is now on the capital improvements plan, but is not funded, and'may not need another elementary school. He suggested renovating and reopening the Gore and Gainesboro elementary schools and to use the current school administration building for classrooms. The Commission decided to forward this information to the CP &PS for their next review of the CIP. They suggested that the CP &PS involve the School Board staff and the Planning Department staff in their study of this matter. CORRIDOR H DISCUSSION Mr. Evan Wyatt said that "Corridor H" is one of the economic growth highways that is being studied by Congress for the Appalachian Transportation System. This road segment is proposed to provide a west to east connection that will begin just west of Elkins, West Virginia, and will tie into Interstate 81. Mr. Wyatt said that the two road segments in Frederick County that are being considered as part of Corridor H are Route 50 West and Route 55. Mr. Wyatt said that the West Virginia Department of Transportation has gone on record stating that they feel the best corridor is the one that would adjoin Frederick County at Route 55. He said that VDOT is also focusing specifically on the Route 55 corridor and not on the Route 50 corridor. Mr. Wyatt said that the staff feels that the Route 55 was the route that would be eventually chosen. The Commission was concerned about the funding impact of Corridor H on Frederick County's share of money that is budgeted in the Stanton District to take care of primary road improvements in Frederick County. The Commission also discussed the positive transit impacts that would result from Corridor H. It was noted that Virginia's Inland Port would benefit and there would also be a positive impact on the Winchester /Frederick County area as a distribution center. 3643 61 Mr. Wyatt said that the staff will be requesting a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors at the next meeting. He said that the recommendation should include whether or not the Planning Commission is in favor of a "build option," which corridor is preferred if a build option is desirable, and any other concerns the Commission may have as far as funding mechanisms, etc. ADJOURNMENT No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Watkins, Secretary Ja 71 W. Golladay, Jr., Ch iy an 3644