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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_05-21-86_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION I Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room in the Old Court House, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia, on May 21, 1986. PRESENT: Frank H. Brumback, Chairman; James W. Golladay, Jr., Vice — Chairman; George L. Romine; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; Kenneth Y. Stiles; Col. A. Lynn Myers; Carl M. McDonald; S. Blaine Wilson; Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; Stephen M. Gyurisin, Advisory. ABSENT: Manuel C. DeHaven GALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. MTNTTTF.S The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of May 7, 1986. Upon motion made by Mr. Golladay and seconded by Col. Myers, the minutes were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT The staff and Commission discussed pending applications. COMMITTEE REPORTS Sanitation Commission Mrs. Copenhaver, liaison to the Sanitation Commission, reported that the Sanitation Authority will begin billing quarterly and has hired a part — time meter reader in an effort to cut costs. Mrs. Copenhaver also reported that the Sanitation Authority is anticipating a need for water storage facilities and an additional sewage treatment plant in Lakeside because of the growth in that area. DONATION OF 38 ACRES OF LAKESIDE PROPERTY TO FREDERICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The Commission next discussed the donation of 38 acres of Lakeside property to the Frederick County School Board. The Commission was concerned 2224 -2- about this action because the property donated was designated as open space/ recreational area on the Lakeside Master Development Plan. They felt that an amendment to that Master Development Plan may be necessary before the property could be used for anything other than open space. Mr. Gyurisin said that Mr. Holliday, developer of Lakeside, has asked to speak to the Planning Commission about changing the open space from recreational to public use. SITE PLANS Site Plan 11011 -86 of Miller Honda for an auto dealership on a portion of the 16 acre site located on Route 11 South of Winchester in the Back Creek District. ACTION - Approved Mr. Watkins said that this plan is for the development of Phase I, approximately 1/4 of the total 16 acre site, with the remaining portion of the site to be undeveloped at this time except for stormwater and utility facilities. Mr. Barry Starke, Landscape Architect with Earth Design Associates, was the planner and representative for this site plan. Mr. Starke also introduced Mr. John Miller, the owner, and Mr. Thomas Beach, the architect. Col. Myers asked where the outside display area was and how much land this project covered. Mr. Starke said there will be an indoor showroom in the front of the building and the roof will extend outward to the exterior of the building without the glass enclosure for outside display. Mr. Starke added that this project covered 3 1/2 acres. Commission members commended the site plan because it clearly showed future use of the site. Upon motion made by Mrs. Copenhaver and seconded by Mr. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Site Plan 11011 -86 of Miller Honda for an auto dealership located on Route 11 South of Winchester in the Back Creek District. Site Plan #012 -86 of N.R.E.P. (Northwestern Regional Educational Program) School for improvements and additions to the existing N.R.E.P. School and site, located on Smithfield Avenue Extended, in the Stonewall District. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins said there is an existing entrance off Smithfield Avenue Extended and the applicant is proposing an additional entrance to Brooke Road. Mr. Watkins noted that if through traffic should increase in volume, so that it interferes with school activities, then action should be taken to 2225 -3- block the road with a chain or other barrier. Mr. Robert B. Oliver, Architect, said that both he and the School Board are in agreement to adding the fire hydrant on the north side of the school and if through traffic does become a problem for the school, they would place some type of control on the road. Dr. Kenneth E. Walker, Superintendent of the Frederick County Schools, said that they do not perceive any heavy traffic problem there, given the layout of the roads. Upon motion made by Mr. Stiles and seconded by Col. Myers, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Site Plan #012 -86 of N.R.E.P. School for improvements and additions to the existing Northwest Regional Education Program School and site on Smithfield Avenue Extended in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Final Master Development Plan #005 -86 of Parkwood Manor to develop ten single - family cluster lots in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Action - Approval Chairman Brumback turned the chair over to Vice Chairman Golladay due to a possible conflict of interest and stated that he would not participate in any discussion or vote on this application. Mr. Watkins said that this Final Master Plan is in conformance with the approved Preliminary Master Plan. Mr. Watkins added that there will be a 50' buffer zone along Senseny Road. Mr. Ronald Ward, Jr., owner and developer of Parkwood Manor, said that Greenwood Fire Company requested that the fire hydrant be moved from property line 1 and 2 to property line 3 and 4, and this has been completed. Mr. Ward added that VDH &T comments on drainage have been complied with. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Final Master Development Plan #005 -86 of Parkwood Manor for ten single- family cluster lots on 3.124 acres on the north; side of Route 657 in the Shawnee Magisterial District. The vote on this application was: YES: Mrs. Copenhaver and Messrs. McDonald, Stiles, Myers, Golladay, Wilson, Romine ABSTAIN: Mr. Brumback 2226 -4- Preliminary Master Development Plan #006 -86 of Country Club Pines Apartments for a multi- family apartment housing project. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins said the plan is for garden apartments with' a single entrance on Williamson Road. Mr. Watkins said the ordinance calls for a full screen along the eastern side of the site. Mr. Harry K. Benham, III, attorney representing the developers, said that there are pines already existing for screening and the developers are willing to plant more, if necessary. Mr. Benham added that the sewer line is already constructed and underground. Mr. Stiles asked how high the buildings would be and Mr. Benham replied that they would be two stories high. Mr. Gyurisin noted that the buildings would be 22' high. Mr. Stiles inquired how far this site was from Rolling Fields. Mr. Benham replied that he did not know the distance, but said that there is heavy brush and the land is uneven between this site and Rolling Fields. Mr. Dennis Pantels, property owner on Williamson Road, was concerned that these apartments would devalue his home and property. Chairman Brumback asked Mr. proposed. Mr. Benham replied that Mr. Benham said that there will be must be rented to individuals whose $16,000. He said the remainder of normally. Benham about the type of apartments this will be a VHDA apartment project. no subsidizing, but a portion of the units income is between approximately $12,000 - the apartments may then be rented Mr. Wilson noted that the City will make one sewer connection to the property and asked if this would be adequate for all 57 units. Mr. Watkins replied that it would be adequate. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Preliminary Master Development Plan #006 -86 of Country Club Pines Apartments for a multi- family apartment housing project on Williamson Road in the Shawnee Magisterial District. FREDERICK COUNTY GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM Col. Myers said that spraying for the gypsy moth in the Gainesboro area has been completed and the people from Gainesboro felt the job was done very well. Col. Myers said that Jennifer Whitlock, the program coordinator, did an excellent job of organizing the volunteers and sprayers. He said that she also set up a system where individuals outside of the designated spray areas could have their land sprayed. Col. Myers said that the Gainesboro Ruritan Club contributed money towards spraying for those individuals who 2227 -5- wanted their land sprayed. :MIG MM M There being no further business to discuss, the Sincerely, meeting adjourned. l ' Frank H. Brumb ck, Chairman �yy Robert W. Watkins, Secretary 2228