PC_01-15-92_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 15, 1992.
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PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman;
Manual C. DeHaven, Stonewall District; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro
District; George Romine, Citizen at Large; Marjorie Copenhaver, Citizen at
Large; Roger Thomas, Citizen at Large; and Beverly Sherwood, Board
Liaison.
Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; Kris C. Tierney,
Deputy Planning Director; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; and Evan
A. Wyatt, Planner II
ABSENT: S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; John R. Marker, Back Creek District; and
Todd Shenk, Citizen at Large.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Golladay call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF MR. RONALD W. CARPER, GAINESBORO DISTRICT
COMMISSIONER.
Chairman Golladay welcomed Mr. Ronald W. Carper as the new planning
commissioner from the Gainesboro District. Mr. Carper replaced Mr. Carl McDonald
whose term expired 12/31/91. Mr. Carper's term will be from 1/7/92 to 1/7/96.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND 1992 MEETING SCHEDULE
ACTION - ELECTION OF JAMES W. GOLLADAY , JR., CHAIRMAN
A motion was made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. DeHaven to
nominate James W. Golladay, Jr., as Chairman of the Frederick County Planning
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Commission for 1992.
Mrs. Copenhaver moved that nominations be closed and this motion was
unanimously passed.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning commission does hereby
unanimously elect James W. Golladay, Jr., as Chairman of said Commission for the year of
1992.
ACTION - ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION VICE CHAIRMAN TABLED
A motion was made by Mrs. Copenhaver to defer the - election of Vice
Chairman until the first meeting of February in view of the fact that three members were
absent and one position was vacant. Mr. DeHaven seconded the motion and it was
approved unanimously.
ACTION - ELECTION OF ROBERT W. WATKINS, SECRETARY
Upon motion by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously elect Robert W. Watkins as Secretary of said Commission for the year of 1992.
ACTION - 1992 MEETING SCHEDULE
Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mrs. Copenhaver,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission voted unanimously
to have its regular monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at
7:00 p.m., worksessions on the fourth Monday of each month, as needed, at 7:30 p.m. Both
the regular meetings and worksessions will be held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick
County Courthouse.
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MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 20. 1991
Upon motion made by Mrs. Copenhaver and seconded by Mr. Romine, the
minutes of November 20, 1991 were unanimously approved as presented.
BIMONTHLY REPORT
Chairman Golladay accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's
information.
Comprehensive Plan - Januaa 6. 1992
Mr. Watkins stated the primary discussion involved a number of requests to
change the Comprehensive Plan map and the Urban Development Area. He stated that the
committee received a petition from the 522 South area to extend sewer to that area which
would necessitate a change in the Plan. Mr. Watkins added that the committee had
received a request from Mr. Ryland Carper pertaining to land located off of Rt. 50 East.
There was discussion regarding the potential for a new industrial area north of I -81 and east
of Rt. 11 North.
Capital Improvements
A meeting has been scheduled for January to finalize details of the project.
Sanitation Authority - 1113/92
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that at the State Water Works meeting held in
Williamsburg, the Sanitation Authority received a national award of honor for safety. Mrs.
Copenhaver noted that according to the number of connections made in the past quarter,
building is apparently down although the connections are running approximately one
hundred per quarter.
Mrs. Copenhaver told the members that Congress has passed a law stating that
any purveyor of water must do a monitoring program on lead and copper. This will require
the Sanitation Authority to sample the tap water in sixty homes. Mrs. Copenhaver added
that copper and polyurethane are used for the service lines so none should be condemned
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as a result of this study.
Economic Development
Mr. Romine said that as a result of a resent meeting with local industry, it was
noted that a road problem exists on Route 11 North. Mr. Romine requested to meet with
the Transportation Committee to discuss this issue.
Transportation Committee - January 6. 1992
Mr. Evan Wyatt stated that the main items of discussion were the assessment
of Route 704 for potential safety improvements, a request to rename Golladay Road and
renovation of the weight scales on I -81.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 1992
Mr. Watkins presented a proposal to restructure the subcommittees of the
Planning Commission which involves combining some of the different committee functions.
Two basic subcommittees have been proposed -- Comprehensive Plans and Programs,
involving functions currently being carried out by the Comprehensive Plan and the Capital
Improvements Plan Subcommittees and some of the items reviewed by the Rural Issues
Subcommittee. The second committee proposed, Development Review and Regulations,
would assume the functions of the Ordinance Committee. There is also a possibility that
a Development Review committee may be established to review larger scale rezonings or
MDP applications.
Mr. Watkins also discussed the possibility of changing the days of the week
that the committees would regularly meet.
Mr Golladay appointed the following members as liaisons to these committees:
Sanitation Authority - Marjorie Copenhaver
Transportation - Roger Thomas
Historic Resources - Ronald Carper
Economic Development - George Romine
Joint Transportation - James Golladay
Mr. Golladay stated that the remainder of the subcommittee members would
be appointed at the next Planning Commission meeting.
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS:
Subdivision Application of J.I.C. Ltd, to subdivide 4.6674 acres into two lots located in the
Shawnee District.
ACTION - APPROVED
Mr. Miller related background information to the Commissioners stating that
the proposed use of the property would be light industrial and that the staff would
recommend waiving the requirements for a master development plan. Mr. Miller explained
that the road name "Industrial Park Access Road" was not an authorized name and that the
staff is working with the applicant /representative to establish an official road name which
will appear on the final plat of the subdivision.
Mr. Tom Davis, of Dove and Associates, was present to represent the
application. Mr. Davis stated that the owners are working with adjoining property owners
to find a road name that would be acceptable to everyone.
Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve the subdivision application of J.I.C. Ltd. to subdivide 4.6674 acres into
two lots for industrial uses. This property is located at the intersection of Route 728
(Victory Lane) and Route 1000, in the Shawnee District, and is identified as GPIN
640000A000080N.
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS:
Site Plan Application #025 -91 of Sherando Park Softball Complex for softball fields in the
Opequon District.
ACTION - APPROVED
Mr. Evan Wyatt related background information to the Commission. Mr.
Wyatt stated that of the three concerns of the staff -- drainage, entrance and lighting, only the
lighting issue still needed to be addressed.
Mr. Golladay asked Mr. Wyatt what the buffer requirement was, if any, for
this zone. Mr. Wyatt stated that the RA (Rural Areas) zoning does not require buffering.
Mr. Thomas asked about the location in respect to the proposed Sherando
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High School. Mr. Wyatt explained that the distance between the two was approximately one
quarter of a mile.
Mr. Ron Mislowsky, with G. W. Clifford and Associates, was present to
represent the application for Frederick County Parks and Recreation. Mr. Mislowski
explained the first phase of the project and told the commission that Parks and Recreation
is planning some landscaping and buffering along the boundaries.
Regarding the lighting concern, Mr. Mislowski said the light fixtures will have
spillage control therefore eliminating all light spillage onto Route 277 and adjoining
property.
Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve site plan application #025 -91 for Sherando Park Softball Complex for
softball fields. This property is located on Route 277 East, across from Sherando Park, in
the Opequon District, and is identified as GPIN 86A0000000143C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Application #010 -91 of Zuckerman Co., Inc, to rezone 24 acres from M -1 to M -2
in the Stonewall District.
ACTION - APPROVED
Mr. Tierney explained to the Commission that the present use, scrap metal
and recycling, is defined by the Ordinance as a junk yard and is not allowed in the M -1
zoning district. The intention of this rezoning is to bring the property into conformance and
to expand the existing use.
Scot Marsh, with G. W. Clifford and Associates, was present to represent
Zuckerman Co., Inc. Mr. Marsh showed the Commission slides of the Zuckerman property
and related the history of the operation.
Mr. Marsh explained that expansion has become necessary due to the
increased awareness in recycling and under a nonconforming use, expanding the facility
would not be allowed.
Mr. Thomas asked if there would be an increase in water consumption. Mr.
Williams, President of Zuckerman Co. stated that the only change in water usage would
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come from the installment of a sprinkler system for fire control.
Mr. Thomas asked if there was any cutting or chopping of plastic under the
present operation. Mr. Williams explained that at this time, none of these functions occur;
however, this may become necessary in the future to reduce volume for more practical
shipping.
There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to this rezoning
request.
Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve Rezoning Application #010 -91 of Zuckerman Co., Inc. to rezone 24
acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to M -2 (Industrial General) for a scrap metal and material
handling recycling center. This property is located on the west side of Route 11, north of
Winchester, in the Stonewall District and is identified as GPIN 440000A0000120.
OTHER
Resolutions of Appreciation
Mr. Watkins presented resolutions of appreciation for the following outgoing
members: Mr. Kenneth Stiles, Mrs. Beverly Sherwood, Mr. Carl McDonald and Mr. Manual
DeHaven.
Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve the attached Resolutions of Appreciation for Kenneth Y. Stiles, Board
Liaison, Beverly Sherwood, Vice Chairman, Carl McDonald, Gainesboro District
Commissioner and Manual DeHaven, Stonewall District Commissioner.
Withdrawal of Rezoning Application #008 -91 of Williams and Bartley
Mr. Watkins presented a letter from Richard Williams, President of
Zuckerman Company, Inc., instructing the Planning Department to withdraw rezoning
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application #008 -91 of Williams and Bartley. This application was tabled at the Planning
Commission meeting of November 6, 1991.
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No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at
8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
J7es . Golladay, Jr., Chairman
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