PC_12-16-92_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
December 16, 1992.
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; John
R. Marker, Vice Chairman /Back Creek District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee
District; George L. Romine, Citizen at Large; Ronald W. Carper, Gainesboro
District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall
District; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; John H. Light, Stonewall
District; and Beverly Sherwood, Board Liaison.
ABSENT: Todd D. Shenk, Gainesboro District
Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Planning Director /Secretary;
W. Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator; Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning
Director; and Lanny C. Bise, II, Planner I
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
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs
Subcommittee met with representatives from the Parks & Recreation Department and the
Frederick County School Board to discuss CIP requests.
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Sanitation Authority
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that she was not able to attend the Sanitation
Authority's last meeting, however, they have received the bid for the water line from Airport
Road to Papermill Road. The Authority is also proceeding with the water treatment plant at the
quarry.
Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
Mr. Tierney said that the HRAB is working on an overall approach to create an
educational effort to increase awareness of some of the historical properties in the county.
Mr. Watkins said that a worksession has been scheduled with Maral Kalbian, the
County's Architectural Historian, and the Board and Commission on January 25.
Master Development Plan #006 -92 of James R. Wilkins, III for 86 townhouses and 76
apartments. This property is located on the south side of Route 659 in the Shawnee
Magisterial District.
Action - Tabled for 30 Days
Mr. Wyatt said that due to the numerous comments received from various
reviewing agencies, the applicant has requested that his application be tabled for 30 days.
Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
agree to table Master Development Plan #006 -92 of James R. Wilkins, III for 30 days in order
to address agency comments.
Informal Discussion Potential Residential Development on Route 641
Stephen M. Gyurisin, with Plans & Projects, was present to receive input from
the Planning Commission regarding potential residential development on Route 641 (Double
Church Road), south of Route 277 (Fairfax Pike). Mr. Gyurisin presented several conceptual
plans for a 33 -acre site currently zoned RA (Rural Area) with land use patterns ranging from
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townhouses to single- family dwellings. The site is located within the Urban Development Area
and is within one half mile of public water and sewer.
Staff noted that although the proposal did not have a lot of environmental impact,
there were numerous fiscal impacts that would need to be addressed. Traffic and stormwater
management would also have to be addressed.
Commissioners felt that the proposal would be acceptable as long as it followed
the existing pattern of development in the area.
Discussion: Recommended Update to the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan
Mr. Tierney said that the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee has
completed their review of the recommended updates to the Comprehensive Plan. He said that
the majority of the updates consist of annual statistical information such as building permits and
sewer and water hookups. Text changes stem from the updated economic information, a more
detailed submission from the Parks and Recreation Department, and minor updates to the
Community Facilities and Services Sections, specifically, the Sewer and Water Facilities
information.
Mr. Tierney said that the Subcommittee recommended one expansion of the Urban
Development Area (UDA), which is located between Route 522 South, from the current
boundary of the UDA to the Shenandoah Mobile Home Park on the east and Route 644 on the
west. The area consists of approximately 700 acres. He said that this expansion was prompted
in part by the Health Department's report on the septic survey conducted for this area.
The Planning Commission was in favor of the recommended updates and requested
that the staff advertise the Comprehensive Plan for their meeting of January 6, 1993.
Discussion: Proposed Battlefield Preservation Legislation by June Wilmot
June Wilmot, Executive Director of the Winchester- Frederick County Economic
Development Commission was present to discuss legislation which has been proposed by a group
made up of various representatives from the Shenandoah Valley. Ms. Wilmot said that among
other things, the legislation would create a Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Commission made up
of representatives from each of the eight jurisdictions in the valley possessing a nationally
significant battlefield. She said that this Commission would draft a "Heritage Plan" aimed at
promoting tourism and protecting battlefield sites.
Ms. Wilmot hoped to obtain the Planning Commission's support for the legislation.
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The Planning Commission was in favor of the proposed legislation and upon
motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Marker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
endorse the proposed battlefield preservation legislation to create a Shenandoah Valley Battlefield
Commission.
(Mr. Thomas arrived at this point in the meeting)
Discussion Reeardine Issues and Actions o the 19 Plannine Commission Retreat
Mr. Watkins said that an issues identification exercise was undertaken at the
Planning Commission's 1992 Annual Retreat and the top five issues of concern by the
Commissioners and Supervisors were, in order of priority:
1. Avoiding future traffic congestion and road safety problems.
2. Providing well planned neighborhoods incorporating services and employment.
3. Providing increased revenue sources for County government.
4. Attracting new employment opportunities.
5. Requiring new development to pay a fair share of the cost of new facilities.
Mr. Watkins also reviewed other issues of concern and possible actions that could
be pursued. The Commission felt that the ideas identified could be used during the next year
in planning discussions and in the development of a work program.
Site Plan #021 -92 of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority
Mr. Wyatt said that the Sanitation Authority is requesting administrative approval
of Site Plan Application #021 -92 for a maintenance building. Mr. Wyatt said that the Authority
would be unable to meet their time schedule unless this application was brought before the
Commission at this meeting. He said that the Sanitation Authority was unable to submit their
application soon enough to be on the Commission's Bimonthly Report. Mr. Wyatt said that this
was a 1/4 acre site south of Route 641.
John Whitacre of the Sanitation Authority was present to answer questions.
The Commission saw no outstanding problems with the site plan and upon motion
made by Mr. Romine and second by Mr. Thomas, the Commission unanimously voted to allow
the staff to administratively approve the site plan.
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert,A. Watkins, Secretary
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