PC_12-19-90_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 December 19, 1990.
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman;
Beverly Sherwood, Vice - Chairman; Manual C. DeHaven, Stonewall District;
Carl M. McDonald, Gainesboro District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District;
Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Citizen at Large; George L. Romine, Citizen at
Large; Douglas Rinker, Citizen at Large; Roger L. Thomas, Citizen at
Large; and Kenneth Y. Stiles, Board Liaison.
Absent: John Marker, Back Creek District.
Winchester City Liaison: James Barnett
Planning Staff taff present were: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; W. Wayne
Miller, Zoning Administrator; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Director; Evan
A. Wyatt, Planner II
CALL TO ORDER /MINUTES
Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The first order
of business was the consideration of the minutes of November 7, 1990. Upon motion
made by Mr. McDonald and seconded by Mrs. Sherwood, the minutes of November 7,
1990 were unanimously approved as presented.
BIMONTHLY REPORT
information.
Chairman Golladay accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Mr. Watkins said that results of the two public hearings were discussed and
a proposal was discussed for a new industrial area on Route 522 at the intersection of
the new Route 642. Mr. Watkins noted that the subcommittee will be making a
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recommendation and the Planning Commission will be presented with the plan in January
or February.
Rural Issues Subcommittee
Mr. Wilson reported that the Rural Issues Subcommittee is continuing with
their regular discussions.
Ordinance Subcommittee
Mr. McDonald reported that the Subcommittee met with Mr. DeHaven (no
relation to Manuel DeHaven) on allowing car washes in the B1 District.
Capital Improvements Plan Subcommittee
Mr. Romine reported that the CIP Subcommittee met with the School
Board at their last meeting.
Sanitation Authority
Mrs. Copenhaver said that the Sanitation Authority met on December 10
and the following items were discussed: rebidding of the Route 277 water line; the
elevated water storage tank at Aylor will be ready for bid at the next meeting; Stephens
City has initiated discussions with the Frederick County Sanitation Authority on jointly
treating wastewater, but no action was taken at this time; the quarry is being pumped;
a 15% rate increase is being discussed.
Economic Development Commission
Mr. Romine reported a substantial number of inquiries.
Historic Resources Advisory Board
Mr. Thomas reported that HRAB discussed requirements for historical
overlay districts for a potential future ordinance.
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Pre - application Discussion - Shenandoah College & Conservatory MDP
No Action Required
Mr. Charles Maddox of G. W. Clifford & Associates introduced the
following representatives from Shenandoah College & Conservatory: Al Shockey, Board
Member; George Romine, Board Member; Dave Dutton, Athletic Director, and Mr.
James A. Davis, President.
Mr. Ronald Mislowsky of G. W. Clifford & Associates presented the
conceptual future development design to the Commission. Mr. Mislowsky said that a
3,000 -seat event center, approximately 60,000 square foot of additional academic
classrooms and offices, and dormitory housing for 500 students is planned for the 25
acres east of I -81. He noted that there will be roadway linkage to the main campus and
various recreational -type uses.
It was noted by Mr. Mislowsky that the 25 acres are zoned HE (Higher
Education) and the proposal meets the requirements of the ordinance. There are two
entrances to the site: one through Pembridge Heights over an existing right -of -way and
the other is a private access which was obtained through an agreement with the City
Parks and Recreation Department. Water and sewer is served by the City of Winchester.
Chairman Golladay inquired as to what type of traffic would be generated.
Mr. Maddox replied that there would be a substantial peak -hour traffic generation. A
principal feature of the traffic plan is that the road that comes into the site will loop and
go underneath the Abrams Creek Bridge at I -81 and loop into a main road at the main
campus, thereby providing direct access by the students at Shenandoah College without
having to go out to Route 50 and negotiate the interchange. There will also be a link
to the main campus with a major lighted walkway system between the east and west
campus sites.
The Commissioners were concerned about traffic for Shenandoah College
going through the Pembridge Heights subdivision.
Dr. James A. Davis, President of Shenandoah College, said that when
Shenandoah College bought the property in 1982, they worked with all parties to be
certain that a 60' right -of -way was available. They also informed the new owners of
Pembridge Heights of what they intended to develop there. The Pembridge Heights
people offered to sell them the seven lots at a development price. Dr. Davis said the
offer was rejected because of the high price. He said that in turn, the houses were built
without requesting the college to vacate the right -of -way. Dr. Davis said that they did
work out an arrangement with Pembridge Heights, and Dr. Davis felt it was at the
College's disadvantage, to vacate a 60' right -of -way with an assurance to all seven
property owners along that right -of -way that it was to be used as the main entrance to
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the college property and that the college fully intended to use it.
Mr. Hugh Price, Pembridge Heights property owner on the corner of the
right -of -way, felt that ten property owners would be affected. Mr. Price said that the 60'
right -of -way goes to the back of his property and from his property on, it was marked
as a 50' right -of -way.
SUBCOMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS FOR 1991
The Commissioners discussed subcommittee arrangements and scheduling.
No action was taken at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned
by unanimous vote at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman
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