PC_07-20-88_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 July 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; George L. Romine;
S. Blaine Wilson; and Carl M. McDonald.
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.
BIMONTHLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS
The Commission and staff discussed pending applications.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Economic Development Commission
Mr. Romine reported that Butler Manufacturing Company had a
successful groundbreaking ceremony and appreciated the Planning
Commission's support. He said that there are several other companies that
are interested in establishing in this area. Mr. Romine added that one of
the newer companies to this area has grown so rapidly within their first
year, that they are planning an expansion.
Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Mr. Golladay said that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met on
Tuesday, June 19, 1988 and finished work on the environmental section of
the plan. Mr. Golladay said that this committee will be sending sections
of the plan to the Commission at regular meetings, when the Commission has
a light agenda. He said that the committee plans a joint work session with
the Board and if there are no major problems, a public meeting will be held.
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Sanitation Authority
The Sanitation Authority met on July 11, 1988. Mrs. Copenhaver
reported that the Sanitation Authority awarded the contract for the Route
50 sewer extension, which includes a dead water line; the contract for the
Wrights Run and Parkins Mill interceptors has been awarded to H. J.
Schnieder; and the Sanitation Authority plans to meet with interested
parties on extending a water line out Route 277.
SUBDIVISIONS
Final Subdivision Plat of the Airport Business Center, Zoned M -1, for the
division of 34.9207 acres into 10 lots in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
Action - Approved
Mr. Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford & Associates, was
present to represent the Adams' in this application. Mr. Maddox said that
all Sanitation and Transportation comments have been addressed. He said
that the specific location of fire hydrants will be addressed during site
planning because of various off-sets and distances.
Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and second by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve the final subdivision plat of the Airport Business
Center for the division of 34.9207 acres into 10 lots. This property is
located on Airport Road (Route 645) in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
PUBLIC MEETING
Revised Preliminary Master Development Plan #007 -88 of Fredericktowne
Estates, Zoned RP, for 288 single - family traditional lots on 116.45 acres
in the Opequon Magisterial District.
Action - Approved
Mrs. Copenhaver said that she would abstain from discussion and
vote, due to a possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Dave Holliday, President of Shiho, Inc., said that this plan was
tabled two weeks ago due to concerns on transportation issues. He said
that there were approximately 8 -10 people in the audience who were
concerned and he met with those persons and they seemed to be satisfied.
Mr. Holliday said that he received no further calls, although he handed out
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his card and informed everyone at the public meeting that he was willing to
have a neighborhood meeting.
Mr. Holliday said that the other issue was the availability of sewer
and water. Mr. Holliday said that he spoke with Mr. Jones of the
Sanitation Authority and they have issued him a construction development
contract, stating that the developer fully understands that sewer and water
will only be provided after it is made available. Mr. Holliday noted for
the record that he was aware that capacity was not available at the present
time and he would not put pressure on anyone to receive it any sooner.
Mr. Golladay said that he had received several telephone calls on
this development and it was his understanding that a meeting was scheduled
with the Fredericktowne Homeowners Association, supposedly for August 1.
Chairman Brumback stated that
no official notice that a meeting was
for anyone in the audience wishing to
came forward.
the Planning Commission had received
scheduled. Chairman Brumback called
speak on this application, but no one
Upon motion made by Mr. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Romine,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
approve Revised Preliminary Master Development Plan #007 -88 of
Fredericktowne Estates with the contract between Shiho, Inc. and the
Frederick County Sanitation Authority which prevents Shiho from connecting
to sewer lines until the Parkins Mill Treatment Plant and the Wright's Run
Interceptors are completed. This property is located south of Albin
Village and northeast of Fredericktowne, at Westmoreland Drive Extended, in
the Opequon District.
The vote on this plan was:
YES (TO APPROVE): McDonald, Sherwood, Brumback, DeHaven, Wilson, Romine
NO: Golladay
ABSTAIN: Copenhaver
Revised Final Master Development Plan #008 -88 of Westside Station, Zoned RP
for the subdivision of 16.246 acres into 43 lots in the Back Creek
District and Plat of Re- Subdivision of a Portion of Westside Station,
Section 2, Zoned RP, for the division of 2.4022 acres into seven lots in
the Back Creek Magisterial District. This is a revised plan showing the
relocation of the stormwater detention basin, the removal of one cul -de -sac
street, and adjustment of lot lines.
Action - Approval
Mr. Watkins noted that at the Planning Commission's previous
meeting, the applicant requested removal of a cul -de -sac by replacing it
with four "flag- like" shaped lots fronting on Westside Station Drive. The
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Planning Commission was concerned about the question of flag lots, and
asked the applicant to revise the shape of those lots.
Mr. Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford & Associates, said
that they have revised the "flag- like" shape of the lots on Westside
Station Drive. He noted that one lot was eliminated in this process.
Mrs. Copenhaver inquired if a locked fence was still planned for the
area in back of Lot 24. Mr. Maddox said that this was still planned as a
safety measure for the stormwater basin.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Copenhaver and seconded by Mr. McDonald,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve Revised Final Master Development Plan X6008 -88 of
Westside Station for the subdivision of 16.246 acres into 43 single - family
lots and the Plat of Re- subdivision of a portion of Westside Station,
Section 2, for the division of 2.4022 acres into seven lots. This property
is located south of Route 50 West, east of Route 37, and north of Wayland
Drive, in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
Preliminary Master Development Plan #001 -88 of Hampton Chase, Zoned RP, for
80 townhouses and 35 single - family zero lot line lots on 22.06 acres in the
Stonewall Magisterial District.
Action - Approved
The staff comments regarding this plan were that access to this
development was via Fort Collier Street with no proposed constructed
connection to the City of Winchester. A possible future right -of -way
connecting to Apple Street with the City of Winchester was proposed, but is
not to be constructed. This plan eliminates any through industrial traffic
to this development and the adjoining residential portion of the City.
Currently, a number of different planning alternatives have been proposed
for this site, each planning for various degrees of traffic circulation
patterns and connections. This plan proposes no current connection to City
streets, yet provides for future connection, if needed. The City Planning
Office has reviewed this plan and other proposed planning options. It is
the staff's understanding that the major concerns were traffic circulation
patterns, the mix of residential and industrial traffic, and future
connections to Green Street and Smithfield Avenue.
Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford & Associates, Inc., was
the representative for this plan. Mr. Maddox said that this plan was
brought to the Commission informally in March of this year; however, at
that time, they had not received comments from the City of Winchester. Mr.
Maddox said that they have received comments from all other agencies, but
still have not received an official comment from the City. He said that
the City has not commented because they are dealing with much larger
issues: A Butler Drive alternative; impacts of industrial traffic; etc.
Mr. Maddox presented the plan to the Commission.
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Mr. Watkins said that the Transportation Committee has talked about
the potential for additional connections to the industrial area and in
particular, is interested in the area to the northwest of this area,
Smithfield Avenue, or perhaps the Kent Street area. Mr. Watkins said that
the staff is recommending that some kind of provision be made for a
possible future connection to Smithfield Avenue.
Mr. Maddox said that he would revise the plan to connect to
Smithfield Avenue.
Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven and seconded by Mr. Wilson,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
unanimously approve Preliminary Master Development Plan #001 -88 of Hampton
Chase with a future street connection to Smithfield Avenue shown on the
final master development plan. This property is located adjacent to the
City /County line, just northeast of Battle Avenue and Van Fossen Street, in
the Stonewall Magisterial District.
ELKS CLUB CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Mr. Watkins said that a meeting was held at Grace Brethren Church
with members of the Grace Brethren Church and the Elks Club. Mr. Watkins
said that the Elks Club has requested more time to work on their plan.
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
�n� u3c k Chairman
Robert W. Watkins, Secretary
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