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PC_07-03-85_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 July 3, 1985. PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman; Carl M. McDonald; A. Lynn Myers; Manuel C. DeHaven; George L. Romine; Kenneth Y. Stiles; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; W. French Kirk; John T. P. Horne, secretary; Stephen M. Gyurisin, advisory CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes of June 19, 1985. Upon motion made by Mr. Kirk, and seconded by Mr. McDonald, the minutes were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT Chairman Brumback accepted the Bimonthly Report for the Commission's information. Mr. Stiles arrived at this point of the meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire Protection Committee Mr. Golladay, member of the Fire Protection Committee, stated that a report will be available in the Commission's next agenda. Urban Ordinance Subcommittee Mr. Horne reported that a number of changes to the Residential Performance Zoning District were discussed and the Subcommittee recommended that all be advertised for public hearing. These items dealt with lot sizes and dimensions that were brought before the Commission a couple of months ago. Mr. Horne said that these changes will be in the Planning Commission's next agenda for review. 2084 -2- SITE PLANS Site Plan #017 -85 of the Helmut Rader Property to construct a 34,800 square foot manufacturing facility. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne read the background material. Mr. Horne said there is an existing fire hydrant along the road to serve the front of the building; but since this is a fairly large building, a hydrant should be placed somewhere towards the rear of the building. Mr. Allen Irvin of Lantz Construction Company was present to represent this site plan and to answer questions from the Commission. Mr. i Irvin said that this is a move of operation from the City of Winchester to the County. Chairman Brumback asked Mr. Irvin if he felt an additional hydrant could be placed towards the rear of the building. Mr. Lantz said that they would be willing to do this. He added that the building will need to be sprinkled. Mr. Golladay inquired about the staff comment stating that the site plan assumes no more than 36 employees on the maximum shift. Mr. Horne said that this was based on the number of parking spaces shown on the site plan. Mr. Irvin said that 36 employees is sufficient to meet their needs at this time; however, if additional parking spaces are required later, they have enough room to supply them. In answer to Mr. Golladay'a inquiry, Mr. Irvin said that Monoflo was the company's name. Col. Myers asked Mr. Irvin if he was agreeable to the staff's suggestion of reversing the parking lot to place the travel lane adjacent to the building for use as a fire lane. Mr. Irvin said that this will be fine. In answer to Mr. Stiles' question, Mr. Irvin said there will not be any substantial outside storage. 2085 -3- Mr. Romine arrived at this point in the meeting. Upon motion made by Mr. Stiles, seconded by Mr. DeHaven, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Site Plan #017 -85 of the Helmut Rader Property to construct a 34,800 square foot manufacturing facility for plastics fabrication on the east side of Baker Lane, north of the intersection with Fort Collier Road, in the Stonewall Magisterial District with reversal of the parking lot configuration and fire hydrants located so as to place all portions of the building within 300' of a hydrant. Site Plan #018 -85 of VDO Instruments, Inc. to construct a 53,760 square foot addition to an existing electronic instrumentation manufacturing facility. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne said that the proposed addition will be added to the rear of the existing building. He said that this site plan has been amended to show three fire hydrants. Mr. Horne also noted that the structure is heavily sprinkled. He added that the Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority have approved VDO Instruments, Inc. for the use of $5,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds. Mr. David Ganse of Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. was the representative for this site plan. Mr. Stiles asked for the total size of the building and Mr. Ganse said it was approximately 80- 85,000 square feet and the entire site consisted of about 20 acres. Upon motion by Mr. DeHaven, seconded by Mr. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Site Plan #018 -85 of VDO Instruments, Inc. to construct a 53,760 square foot addition to an existing electronic instrumentation manufacturing facility, with required site improvements, located on the south side of Brooke Road, Fort Collier Industrial Estates, in the Stonewall Magisterial District. 2086 -4- PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning Request #003 -85 of Harry W. Aikens to rezone 17,184.27 square foot from RP (Residential Performance) to B -2 (Business, General). ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne said that Mr. Aikens wishes to use this property for accessory warehousing for his existing construction office and restaurant office. This property is the only residential lot in this area and is surrounded by industrial zoning. Mr. Horne said that the applicant has chosen to request the B -2 zoning in order to avoid the necessity for a 75' setback form Route 11 North and some setback requirements from adjacent propety lines. Mr, Walter Aikens, applicant, came forward and stated that he has an option to buy this property pending rezoning approval. Mr. Stiles asked if there would be enough room for trucks turning into the site on Route 11. Mr. Aikens said that they have planned a joint entrance with Shockey's because the lot is only 40' in front. Mr. Ralph Shockey was present in the audience and stated that he did own the adjacent property. He said that they are going to work with Mr. Aikens on a joint entrance. Upon motion made by Mr. DeHaven, seconded by Mr. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Rezoning Request #003 -85 of Harry W. Aikens to rezone 17,184.27 square feet from RP (Residential Performance) to B -2 (Business, General) located on Route 11 North, just before Stine Lane and just after Lee Avenue, in the Stonewall Magisterial District for accessory warehousing for a restaurant office. Conditional Use Permit #008 -85 of Charles E. Cochran, Jr. for a Cottage Occupation /Small Engine Repair and Outdoor Power Equipment Sales. ACTION - Approved 2087 -5- Mr. Horne said this business is presently being operated in Mr. Cochran's home under a Home Occupation. Mr. Horne said that the proposed expansion to the structure in back of the property and possible outside evidence that an occupation is being conducted here has necessitated the need for a Cottage Occupation. Mr. Charles E. Cochran, owner, came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Romine asked Mr. Cochran why he needed such a large increase in space, since he had no one employed other than himself. Mr. Cochran said that his shop is very small and he wants enough room to pull in large equipment, such as a garden tractor. Col. Myers said he received a call from a resident in the area who stated that there are covenants in Mr. Cochran's deed prohibiting him to do this kind of work in this neighborhood. Mr. Horne commented that the County Board and Commission cannot enforce this and any enforcement of covenants must be privately done. Col. Myers next inquired about the entrance to Mr. Cochran's property. Mr. Cochran said that a new 25' entrance in being built by the Highway Department and Ricketts Construction Company at the other end of the property. Mr. Cochran said that new entrance will come off Route 654 onto his 9.5 acres at the rear of his house. He said that both the driveway and the new shop will be on 9.5 acres, completely away from the neighborhood houses entirely. Mr. Golladay asked how close the shop would be to the nearest neighbor and Mr. Cochran replied approximately 125' -150'. Mr. Golladay asked if there would be noise from chain saws or mowers that would disturb the neighbors. Mr. Cochran said that he has not heard any comments in the past and he will be moving further away. Fri -I Mr. Horne presented a letter from Anna Plumly, adjacent property owner, who was opposed to the Conditional Use Permit. Motion was made by Mr. Golladay and seconded by Col. Myers to make the letter a part of the official record, as follows: July 2, 1985 Frederick County Planning Commission and The Frederick County Board of Supervisors Gentlemen: I am opposed to a Conditional Use Permit being issued to Charles Cochran, Jr. for his Small Engine Repair and Outdoor Power Equipment Sales on Route 654, where I have adjoining property. I do not wish to see this lovely area become zoned other than residential. I understand that Mr. Cochran has purchased an additional 7 acres. Conceivably his business could grow. I hope that you will deny this permit. Yours truly, Anna C. Plumly P. 0. Box 2280 Winchester, Va. 662 -3891 Mr. Horne noted that Mrs. Plumly owns adjacent property, but does not live in this area. Upon motion made by Col. Myers and seconded by Mr. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit #008 -85 of Charles E. Cochran, Jr. for a Cottage Occupation /Small Engine Repair and Outdoor Power Equipment Sales on Route 654 in the Gainesboro District. JOINT MEETING OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Commission agreed to meet with the Board of Supervisors for a joint meeting to discuss the rural ordinances on September 11, 1985 at 6:30 p.m., just prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting. 2089 -7- ADJOURNMENT There being no further items to discuss, the Chairman adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, 2090