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PC_03-18-92_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 March 18, 1992. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; John R. Marker, Vice Chairman; Back Creek District; Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District; George Romine, Shawnee District; Marjorie Copenhaver, Back Creek District; Roger Thomas, Opequon District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro District; Beverly Sherwood, Board Liaison and James Barnett, City Liaison. Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; and Evan A. Wyatt, Planner II. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 19, 1992 Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. DeHaven, the minutes of February 19, 1992 were unanimously approved as presented. 3466 2 MONTHLY AND BIMONTHLY REPORTS Chairman Golladay accepted the monthly and bimonthly reports for the Commission's information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Comprehensive Plans and Programs - 3/9/92 Mtg. Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee proposed one insert be added to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed additions states that "any sewer or water main six inches or over in diameter, extended or existing, within an area proposed for inclusion within the County's sewer and water service area or Urban Development Area, shall be dedicated as a public line to be owned and maintained by the County's Sanitation Authority or the City of Winchester when appropriate. Development Review and Regulations - 3/10/92 Mr. Thomas reported that the committee planned their agenda for the year, selecting several discussion items, and discussed potential improvements to the Conditional Use Permit process. Winchester Planning Commission - 3/17/92 Mr. Shenk reported that the main topic of discussion was a ten lot subdivision request for York Avenue. There was also a request from the Frederick County Public Schools to place three additional temporary trailers at Frederick County Middle School and three temporary trailers at James Wood Amherst Campus. Both items were approved by the Winchester Planning Commission. 3467 3 Sanitation Authority - 3 /16/92 Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Sanitation Authority has been trying to negotiate with the City of Winchester on a merger of the two water systems. Mrs. Copenhaver stated that a decision had been made to proceed with the expansion of the Parkins Mill sewage treatment plant and with the plans for the water treatment plant at the quarry near Stephens City. Following the approval of Virginia Resources Authority loan, several projects will be started including the Fort Collier Water Line, the Route 522 project (Bufflick Road to Papermill Road) and the treatment plant. Historic Resources Advisory Board - 3/17/92 Mtg. Mr. Carper reported that the committee is continuing to work on the historic plaque program. The committee is involved in developing the application and creating a design for the plaque. The committee has proposed an application fee of approximately $25.00 to $35.00. Mr. Carper said that the committee also discussed ways to define a historic structure. Economic Development Commission Mr. Romine said that the Local Industry Committee has been very active and is planning to recognize local industries on a regular basis. MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS Preliminary Master Development Plan #001 -92 of Battlefield Partnership, zoned B -2 (Business General), for commercial uses in the Back Creek District. ACTION - APPROVED Mr. Wyatt stated that the most significant agency comments, submitted by the County Engineer and VDOT, relate to drainage. Issues concerning the staff were M the need for a maintenance agreement for the storm detention pond. Mr. Wyatt noted that a drainage easement goes through parcel 12 and adjoins the proposed storm detention pond therefore, future development of that parcel could be fairly difficult due to the drainage easement. Mr. Ralph Gregory, representative for Battlefield Partnership, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Mr. Gregory stated that a master development plan was not required at the start of this project and that the intention was to bring the project into compliance. Upon motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mrs. Copenhaver, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the preliminary master development plan, #001 -92, of Battlefield Partnership for commercial uses. This property is located between Route it South and I -81 in the Back Creek District and is identified as GPIN's 75000030000110 and 7500003000011B. Revised Master Development Plan #002 -92 of Village at Sherando for single family detached homes, townhouses, patio homes and commercial uses in the Opeequon District. ACTION - APPROVED Due to a possible conflict of interest Mr. Golladay turned the Chair over to Mr. Marker. Mr. Wyatt gave background information. He called the Commission's attention to the Fire Marshal's concerns on the need for a stop light in this area. Mr. Wyatt stated that the School Board and VDOT are also looking at this issue which will be addressed at the Transportation Committee meeting in April. Mr. Wyatt explained that the revision to this plan will modify what was originally 17 single family cluster lots to 32 patio home lots, increasing the overall units in the proposed development from 164 to 183 or 4.4 units per acre. The plan also shows pedestrian access ways, which were not shown on the original plan, and a temporary sales office is shown in the B -2 zoned area which will be removed by November 1, 1992. Primary concern of the staff was open space. The total gross area of RP zoning for this development is 38.65 acres, which would require 11.60 acres of open space. The applicant is providing 9.73 acres of open space. Staff was also concerned that one of the three required recreational units in the townhouse area was not shown on the revised master development plan. 3469 F Mr. Ron Mislowsky, representative from G.W. Clifford & Associates, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Mr. Mislowsky said that the existing Warrior Road right -of -way does not line up with the existing entrance to Sherando High School. The right -of -way needed is in a life estate and will not be available until the owner of the property, Mr. Snyder, is deceased. According to Mr. Mislowsky, the revisions to this MDP are basically the patio homes and the pedestrian walkways. The revised MDP still shows the 25% open space which was approved for the original MDP. In a letter from Frederick County Parks and Recreation, Jim Doran recommended that the 25% open space be allowed to remain and that one recreational area be provided. Mr. Doran recommended that since the developer was putting in a walkway, and a chosen area was already designated for recreation, a recreational unit in the townhouse section could be deleted. Money from the deleted recreational area will be used to build the walkway. Mr. Thomas noted that there are no walkways either through the patio home area or at the northern end of the single family home area. Mr. Thomas was concerned about the need to move vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the development safely and requested that walkways be provided in the cul -de -sac areas that did not already include walkways. Mr. Mislowsky stated that he thought these walkways could be provided. Mrs. Sherwood stated that she felt the addition of walkways is an asset. Mr. Thomas asked what was the status of the signal light at Route 277 and Warrior Road and Mr. Watkins explained that the School Board was sending another request to VDOT to consider the issue. Mr. Watkins stated that stop lights are generally installed when warranted. Mr. Marker called for citizen comments. Nancy Colantonio, property owner of lot 5, Fredericktowne Estates, questioned the Commission as to when Warrior Road would join Route 277. Mrs Colantonio was concerned that Warrior Road would be a thoroughfare from Westmoreland Drive to Route 277. Mr. Greg McGhee, resident of Westmoreland Drive, expressed concerns regarding vehicular speed and the potential increase in traffic through Fredericktowne Estates. Mr. Rick Ours, property owner of lot 41, Fredericktowne Estates, shared the concerns of Mr. McGhee regarding traffic due to the increase in population density. 3470 3 Mr. Ours also expressed concern in the reduction of open space. Ms. Chris Unger, resident of Warrior Road, stated that her driveway directly accesses Warrior Road and she was concerned about the increase in traffic and the possibility that traffic would not comply with the 25 mile per hour speed limit. Mr. Richard Hartman, a potential homeowner in Jefferson Village, had concerns about the open space issue. Mr. Watkins stated his concerns regarding the potential impact Warrior Drive could have on Fredericktowne Estates. He added that there was the option of looping it around Fredericktowne Estates instead of curving it north. Mr. Watkins told the Commission that this might be a matter to consider further with the developers, the Parks and Recreation Dept., and any one else involved. 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 revised master development plan #002 -92 for Village at Sherando with the conditions listed below. This property is located north and adjacent to State Route 277, east of Stephens City and Route 641, in the Opequon District, and is identified as GPIN 860000A000tO20. 1. Incorporated staff comments 2. Put walkways on both sides of the connection on Warrior Drive to Route 277 and add a walkway on one side of the temporary connection of Warrior Drive to Route 277. (J. Golladay abstained) OTHER 1992 Primary Road Improvement Plan Mr. Wyatt said that the Transportation Committee reviewed the 1992 Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan at their March 2 meeting and revised the proposed plan to place item numbers 1, 2, and 3 ahead of the Eastern by -pass loop. Mr. Wyatt stated that the staff believes that item numbers 1 and 2 are in appropriate order 3471 7 as Route 522 south is currently funded for construction and the Winchester Area Transportation Study is evaluating the I -81/11 North /37/661 intersection. Mr. Wyatt added that the staff believes that the Eastern by- pass /loop needs to be placed ahead of the Route 277 project as a priority item. Mr. Wyatt listed the recommended revisions to last years plan as follows: 1) Route 522 North has been omitted, as it is scheduled for completion this year. 2) Route 522 south has been moved from item #7 to item #1. 3) I -81/11 North /37/661 intersection has been moved from item #8 to item #2. 4) Route 277 has been moved from item #9 to item #3. 5) The Eastern by- pass /loop has been moved from item #2 to item #4. 6) Improvements to major intersections has been incorporated into other road improvement item numbers. The Commission felt that the Eastern by -pass loop should be moved ahead of Route 277 in order to be consistent with the County's presentations to date. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend forwarding the 1992 Primary Road Improvement Plan to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors with the change in priority stated and the addition of the wording "and construction" after "right -of -way" to the Eastern by- pass /loop item Adjournment 3472 No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Watkins, Secretary ^1 � James /W. Golladay, Jr., C airman 3473