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PC_04-20-88_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room in the Old Frederick County Court House, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia, on April 20, 1988. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: Frank H. Brumback, Chairman; James W. Golladay, Jr., Vice - Chairman; Manuel C. DeHaven; Beverly Sherwood; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; Carl M. McDonald; George L. Romine; and S. Blaine Wilson. Also present were: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; and Stephen M. Gyurisin, Advisory; ABSENT: Kenneth Y. Stiles CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Golladay, the minutes of April 1, 1988 were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS The staff and Commission discussed pending and approved applications. COMMITTEE REPORTS Economic Development Commission Mr. Romine reported on two new manufacturing facilities that will be locating in this area. Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Mr. Golladay reported that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee is working on the Transportation Policies section of the Comprehensive Plan. Transportation Committee 2676 - 2 - Mr. Gyurisin reported on upcoming agenda items for the Transportation Committee. Sanitation Authority Mrs. Copenhaver said that the Sanitation Authority met on April 18, 1988. She reported the following items: 1) Personnel changes on the Sanitation Authority board. 2) The Lakeside upgrade was completed and on line before April 1, 1988. The Authority feels that the 250,000 gallon capacity will be used up in a little over one year. 3) Water and sewer permits for the first quarter of 1988 totaled 416. The total permits issued in the first quarter of 1985 was a little over 100. 4) Route 50 work is underway and should be completed by September. 5) All of the bids on the Parkins Mill Plant were submitted. Miller & Anderson was the lowest bidder; however, because the bid was over the estimate, the Finance Committee will meet to discuss the matter. Ordinance Committee Mr. Watkins reported that at their last meeting, the Ordinance Subcommittee discussed a proposal for B -1 amendments. He said that for the last several meetings, the Committee has been working on a completely new master plan section. He also reported that the Committee has begun working on the business and industrial zoning districts. SITE PLAN REQUESTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL Mr. Gyurisin presented a request from Shade Equipment Company, located on Route 11 North, for a 26' X 90' addition to the existing "L- shaped" building for offices. Mr. Gyurisin also presented a request for a 6' X 10' Federal Express drop -off building to be located at the Delco Plaza Shopping Center in front of the Zayre's store. The Commission instructed the staff to proceed with administrative review and approval on both items. POLICY ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS Chairman Brumback requested that the staff present a recommendation to the Commission on site plans that could automatically be approved administratively under a certain format. Chairman Brumback said that site plans administratively approved should be reported to the Planning Commission at their next meeting. He said that any plans the staff was not 2677 - 3 - comfortable with should be referred to the Planning Commission. SITE PLANS Site Plan #006 -88 of Robert Adams, 2 acres, zoned M -1, for a 5,000 square foot industrial storage building in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Action - Approved Mr. Howard W. Greenstreet, with Dove and Associates, was present to represent the applicant. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Wilson, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Site Plan #006 -88 of Robert Adams for a 5,000 square foot industrial storage building located on Lot 15 -A, off Tyson Drive in the Stonewall Industrial Park, Stonewall Magisterial District. SUBDIVISIONS Subdivision Request of Robert Adams, zoned M -1, for the division of 4.1667 acres into two lots in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Action - Approved Mr. Howard W. Greenstreet, with Dove and Associates, was present to represent the applicant. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of Robert Adams for the division of 4.1667 acres into two lots, located in the Stonewall Industrial Park, on the west side of Tyson Drive, in the Stonewall District. Subdivision Request of C. Douglas and Fern L. Adams, zoned RP, for the division of one lot (1.0533 acres) in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins said that this lot was shown on the Upper Valley Business Park Master Plan under the RP section as an existing lot with an existing house. Mr. Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford 6 Associates, was present to represent the applicant, Mr. Kevin Adams. Mr. Maddox said that 2678 - 4 - Mr. Adams would be residing on the premises. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of C. Douglas and Fern L. Adams for the division of one lot containing 1.0533 acres located on the east side of Route 522 South, south of Bufflick Road (Route 645) in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Subdivision Request of Apple Ridge, zoned RP, for the division of Lot 99 into two lots with public utilities and streets in the Shawnee District. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins said that this division will eliminate a small ponding area on the site. He said that removal of the ponding area will not impact environmental concerns or required open space. Mr. H. Bruce Edens, Engineer with Greenway Engineering & Surveying Company, explained that this lot was originally platted at two to three times the size of all the other lots in order to leave the farm pond intact. He said that after considering the hazards of the pond and the extra work required by the Transportation Department, they decided it would be better to close the pond and divide the parcel into two lots. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of Apple Ridge Subdivision for the division of Lot 99 into two lots. This property is located on the north side of Senseny Road, located in the Apple Ridge Subdivision on Alpine Meadow Road, in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Subdivision Request of Fort Braddock Heights, zoned RP, for single family detached lots on 8.86 acres in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins said that the final plats were drawn in accord with the approved master development plan. He said that Transportation Department comments have been included and a 20' easement has been provided to the open space area. Mr. Watkins added that the open space area will be owned by the homeowners association. Mr. Lowell Cutshaw, with Dove and Associates, pointed out that the lot lines for Lots 10 and 11 were moved slightly to the west in order to meet the required setbacks from an existing shed. Mr. Cutshaw said that all the lots still meet the minimum requirements for size. He added that 2679 - 5 - all Transportation Department requirements will be met. Upon motion made by Mrs. Sherwood and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of Fort Braddock Heights for single family detached lots located on the west side of Fox Drive, on the north City /County border, in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. Subdivision Request of Kimerly G. Henry, zoned B -2, 0.5000 acres, in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Action - Approved Mr. Wilson said that he would abstain from voting and discussion due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Kimerly G. Henry presented his plans for present and future subdivisions along Baker Lane. Mr. Henry said that he has dedicated land to the Transportation Department to straighten Baker Lane. He said that he planned to tie this road into Baker Knight Street. The Commission discussed traffic patterns on Berryville Avenue and at the intersections in this location. The Commission felt that the measures Mr. Henry was incorporating in his overall plan would help to relieve some of the increased traffic pressure. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve the final subdivision plat of Kimerly G. Henry for a 1/2 acre commercial lot with public utilities. This property is located on the south side of Baker Lane, 2,000' from Berryville Avenue, in the Stonewall Magisterial District. The vote on this approval was: YES: Copenhaver, McDonald, Sherwood, Brumback, Golladay, DeHaven, Romine ABSTAIN: Wilson Subdivision Request of the Curtis R. Hansen Land, zoned M -1, 5.000 acres, for an industrial lot with public utilities in the Shawnee District. Action - Approved Mr. Gyurisin said that the three 20' right -of -ways will be combined into one industrial access road under common ownership and will be 2680 - 6 - dedicated to the State. Mr. Thomas Chassler, representing the developer, was present to answer questions. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of the Curtis R. Hansen Land for a five acre industrial lot. This is a portion of Lot 7 in the J.I.C. Industrial Park, located on the east side of a 60' right -of -way leading to Virginia Route 728, in the Shawnee Magisterial District. INFORM DISCUSSION OF CH ASE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT BY G. W. CLIFFORD & ASSOCIATES Mr. Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford &Associates, informally presented a proposal for a mixed use, zero -lot I line single family and townhouse planned unit development to be located off Gordon Drive and Baker Lane. Mr. Maddox also discussed several road network possibilities for this area. The Commission stressed the importance of the City and County working together on the road network in this area. INFORMAL DISCUSSION OF PROPORSED ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES PERTAIN TO B -1 Mr. Watkins presented proposed zoning ordinance changes pertaining to B -1 floor area requirements, automobile graveyards and inoperable vehicles. Mr. Watkins said that these amendments have been advertised for public hearing for the Planning Commission's May 4th meeting. He added that the Ordinance Subcommittee discussed and concurred with the proposals. The Commission and staff discussed in detail each of the amendments proposed. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Frank H. Brumback, Chairman rt W. Watkins, Secretary 2681 .