PC_10-17-84_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors' meeting room, 9 Court Square, Winchester,
Virginia, on October 17, 1984.
PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman;
Carl M. McDonald; A. Lynn Myers; Manuel C. DeHaven; Kenneth Y.
Stiles; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; W. French Kirk; John T. P. Horne,
secretary; Stephen M. Gyurisin, advisory
ABSENT: George L. Romine
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
BIMONTHLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS
The Commission and staff reviewed pending applications.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED REZONING
Mr. Horne said that Mr. Richard Hardison and Mr. Ralph Gregory were
present to informally discuss a proposed rezoning of property located on
Route 11 South across from the Division of Motor Vehicles between Route 11
and Interstate 81. He said the immediate short -range plan for use of some of
the property is for an air - freight delivery service. The long -range plan is
to use the remaining portions of the property for additional industrial
and /or commercial growth. Mr. Horne explained that there is some concern on
the extension of sewer facilities from the Lakeview Townhouse area because of
an infiltration problem in that system. Mr. Horne added that the State Water
Control Board may place a limitation or moritorium on further connections to
this system.
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Mr. Richard Hardison came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission. Mr. Hardison stated that Mr. Jones of the Sanitation Authority
felt that the infiltration problem would be cleared within a year. He said
that the possibility also exists of installing their own treatment facility.
Mr. Ralph Gregory next came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission. Mr. Gregory explained that he wanted to receive the Planning
Commission's feelings on the rezoning of this property before they actually
submitted an application or continued with planning. Mr. Gregory felt that
this property was the key to the development of the whole Kernstown area. He
added that this land has an underpass under I -81 which could be useable to
run sewage under.
The Commission members expressed their general support for the
concept, but felt that they would need a more specific development plan in
order to comment further.
SUBDIVISIONS
Subdivision Request of James M. Horton to subdivide one 4.50 acre lot for
the sale of existing market, miniature golf course, and additional land on
Route 11, south of Route 37, at Horton's Market.
ACTION - Approved
Mr. Horne read the background information.
Mr. James Horton came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission.
Chairman Brumback inquired on how much of the commercial complex
would be subdivided off. Mr. Horton answered that he would subdivide off the
market and golf course which includes about 4 1/2 acres. Mr. Horton said
that he would retain the fence, road, go -cart area, and flea market area
which totals 45 acres.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Copenhaver, seconded by Mr. Stiles, and
unanimously approved,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby
approve the subdivision request of James M. Horton to subdivide one 4.50 acre
lot for the sale of existing market, miniature golf course, and additional
land on Route 11, south of Route 37, at Horton's Market in the Back Creek
Magisterial District.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED „ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Mr. Horne presented two ordinance amendment proposals for review by
the Commission. The first amendment dealing with gas pump canopies for
retail service stations and stores would allow canopies to be placed closer
to the right —of —way than other structures. Motion was made by Mr. Stiles,
seconded by Mr. Myers, and unanimously approved to advertise for public
hearing as presented.
The second proposal dealing with mobile homes and trailers would
prohibit the use of these structures as accessory buildings secondary to the
main building or house. Mr. Stiles requested that the staff provide a list
of properties in the county where this situation is currently taking place.
The Commissioners felt that the prohibition of these mobile homes as
accessory structures in'residential zones was acceptable, but they should
study the matter further in agricultural zones.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Mr. Gyurisin announced that the next Rural Community Center meeting
will be October 23, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. for the Reynolds Store, Cross Junction,
and Whitarce area. He also announced that the rural meeting for the Star
Tannery area will be held on November 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Star
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Tannery Fire Hall. Mr. Gyurisin stated that all Planning Commission members
are invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Frank Brumback; Chairman