PC_03-21-90_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 21, 1990.
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay,
Jr., Chairman; Beverly Sherwood, Vice Chairman; John
Marker, Back Creek District; Manuel C. DeHaven, Stonewall
District; Carl M. McDonald, Gainesboro District; S.
Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Roger L. Thomas, Citizen
at Large; George L. Romine, Citizen at Large; Marjorie
H. Copenhaver, Citizen at Large; Douglas Rinker, Citizen
at Large; and Kenneth Y. Stiles, Board Liaison.
Planning Staff present were: Robert W. Watkins,
Secretary; Kris C. Tierney; and W. Wayne Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Golladay called the
p.m. The first order of business was
minutes of March 7, 1990. Upon motion
seconded by Mr. McDonald the minutes
unanimously approved as presented.
BIMONTHLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS
meeting to order at 7:00
the consideration of the
made by Mr. DeHaven and
of March 7, 1990 were
Chairman Golladay accepted the reports for the
Commission's information.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mr. Romine reported that the E.D.C. is in the process of
becoming recertified.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
• Mr. McDonald reported that the Ordinance Committee met
on March 19 and discussed changes to the development review fees
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and proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance concerning
grading. He said that the committee also discussed an outline for
overall changes to the subdivision ordinance.
SANITATION AUTHORITY
Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Sanitation Authority
met on March 19, 1990. The Sanitation Authority discussed the
Route 277 water line, the Brucetown neighborhood water grant
application, the Stephens City quarry water and water storage at
the Stonewall Industrial Park.
SUBDIVISIONS
Subdivision Application for Stephens City Professional Complex to
subdivide seven lots for professional services use in the Opequon
District.
Action - Approval
Mr. Charles E. Maddox, Jr., project engineer, and Mr. Don
Sager, the owner, were present to represent this subdivision
application.
The Commission wanted to be sure that screening between
this project and the Plymm Owens subdivision was sufficient for
protection of both developments.
Mr. Maddox said that they plan to use an earth berm and
mature evergreens to screen headlight interference and reduce
noise.
Mr. Thomas asked if the screening could be extended to
join the screening at the McDonald's truck parking lot. Mr. Maddox
felt they could accomplish Mr. Thomas' request at the site plan
stage.
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 subdivision application for Stephens
City Professional Complex for seven lots for professional services
uses. This property is located north of the intersection of Routes
647 and 277 in the Opequon District. The following items will need
to be addressed prior to final plat approval:
• 1) Review agency comments as necessary.
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2) Additional details on erosion and sedimentation control must
be submitted.
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Subdivision Application for Pioneer Heights, Section 1, to
subdivide 159 lots (59.124 acres) for single- family detached urban
traditional units in the Shawnee District.
Action - Approved
Mr. H. Bruce Edens, project engineer, and Mr. James
Wilkins, the owner, were present to represent this application.
The usability of the open areas was discussed. Because
the applicant had applied for bonuses by utilizing recreational
facilities, the staff recommended that the plan be reviewed by the
Parks and Recreation Department before final plat approval.
Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr.
DeHaven,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby unanimously approve the subdivision application for Pioneer
Heights, Section 1, to subdivide 159 lots (59.124 acres) , zoned RP,
for single - family detached urban traditional dwellings with the
stipulation that all review agency comments are addressed prior to
final plat approval. This property is located east of Winchester,
on the east side of Route 656 and the south side of Route 7, in the
Shawnee District.
1990 -1991 Capital Improvements Plan
Mr. Watkins presented the 1990 -1991 Capital Improvements
Plan (CIP) as recommended by the CIP Subcommittee.
Mr. Stiles felt that Project #4, "Emergency Services
Storage Facility" could be removed from the list because the
hazardous materials response vehicles were currently being stored
satisfactorily at the Round Hill Fire Company. He also recommended
that Project #10, "Fruit Research Lab" be deleted because the cost
of the facility was out of the County's price range.
Chairman Golladay called for citizen comments and the
following persons came forward:
Ms. Marlene Cross, representing "Concerned Parents for
• a Quality Education" and "R.E. Aylor Parent Group," endorsed the
plans for immediate construction of the 1200- student high school
and a new elementary school in eastern Frederick County.
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Mr. Thomas Malcolm, Frederick County School
Superintendent, stated that he did not include the Frederick County
Middle School Project or the Gainesboro Renovation Project in the
School Board's project request list because he assumed that
approval for those projects had already been given. He said that
he also did not include the Bass- Hoover Elementary School Project
because it would not be started until 1991. Mr. Malcolm added that
the School Board is also pursuing the acquisition of land for
relocation of the bus shop.
The Planning Commission noted that the Gainesboro
Renovation Project had already been funded, however, the remaining
three projects should be included in the current CIP list. The
Commission also felt that the Brucetown Water Line should be added
to the Sanitation Authority's Sewer and Water Project Priority
list, since the county is applying for grant money for the project.
Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr.
Wilson, the Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the 1990 -1991
Capitol Improvements Plan Project Priority list with the changes
noted above.
INFORMAL DIS WITH PASTOR CALVIN LOWDER
Staff noted that this property is located on the
northwest side of Route 647, northeast of Stephens City, and across
Route 647 from Albin Village, in the Opequon District. It was
noted that this was the same property that was presented to the
Commission under the Greenbriar North Master Development Plan.
Mr. Stiles noted that the Board of Supervisors approved
the Greenbriar North MDP subject to a 50' road efficiency buffer
and a 10' dedication for future expansion of Route 647.
Pastor Calvin Lowder, of the Valley Bible Church,
described his plans for construction of a church at this location.
Although there were some concerns about the shared
driveways on the cul -de -sac, the Commissioners felt the church
construction and parking could be addressed with site plan
submittal.
JOINT WORRSESSION WITH CITY OF WINCHESTER
A joint worksession was scheduled with the Winchester
• City Planning Commission for April 2, 1990 to discuss road planning
and review procedures for common city /county projects.
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No further business remained to be discussed and the
meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully ubmitted,
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Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
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J mes W. Gol day, r,., Chairman
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