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PC_02-17-82_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, February 17, 1982. PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, vice- Chairman; Carl McDonald; M. Domenic Palumbo; A. L. Myers; Kenneth Stiles; Manuel DeHaven; W. French Kirk; George Romine. CALL TO ORDER The first order of business, the consideration of the minutes of February 3, 1982. There being no corrections, Mr. Kirk moved for approval of the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously. BIMONTHLY In answer to Mr. Golladay's questions, Mr. Horne stated that the conditional use permit for Gilbert Mills would be presented on March 3, 1982. Mr. Horne noted that there are no presentation dates set as of yet for the rezoning applications of Dewey Gillespie and Jerry Updike and Leon Zeiger because Planning and Development comments hinge on Health Department comments. He noted that the Health Department must wait until the ground thaws before they can do their inspection. Mr. Horne further noted that the site plan for Cohoka, Inc. is also on hold. There being no further comments, Chairman Brumback accepted the Bimonthly Report as information only. DISCUSSION WITH MEM BERS OF 'THE PUBLIC Mr. Grover Quillen, General Manager for the Woodmen of the World, came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Gyurisin noted that this organization is presently located on Senseny Road behind the General Country Store. Mr. Gyurisin noted that this location is a residential area and the Woodmen of the World are presently conducting a nonconforming use of a lodge. The organization would like to expand their facilities into the residential 1492 -2- area, but the current ordinance prohibits any civic club or organization activity in a residential area. Mr. Quillen stated that the Woodmen of the World are situated on a one -acre lot in the Underwood Subdivision. Mr. Quillen commented that his organization is a Fraternal Benefit Society and went on to explain what his organization does. He noted that Mr. Crim, owner of the Country General Store, has offered to sell the Woodmen of the World the adjoining lot, number 29. Mr. Quillen explained that there is a house on lot 29 and this would be used as an office, for storage space, and for youth meetings. He noted that the home would be less expensive to heat than the lodge. Mr. Quill continued, stating that his home office has consented to lend them the money to purchase the lot, but they need to make their decision by the end of February. In answer to Chairman Brumback's question, Mr. Quillen stated that they do not plan on adding to the existing building, but need more land for activities and parking. After some discussion, the Commission decided that a change in the ordinance may be needed to permit this operation into the existing residential area. The Commission decided to discuss an ordinance change at the next worksession. Mr. & Mrs. Hockenberry next came forward and introduced themselves to the Commission. Mrs. Hockenberry stated that she lives in Frederick Heights and would like to discuss yard fencing in that subdivision, hoping the problem could be addressed in the upcoming ordinance changes. Mrs. Hockenberry explained that a neighbor has erected a 145' of stockade 6' high fencing down to the property line, 1493 -3- which is only 28' from the center of the highway. Mrs. Hockenberry stated that her other neighbor is choosing to put up a similar fence. Mrs. Hockenberry questioned the safety of the existing fence being so close to a fire hydrant. She also was concerned for the safety of her children because it is impossible to see through or over a fence of this type to watch for traffic. Mrs. Hockenberry was also concerned because the fences detracted from the appearance of her property. Mr. Horne stated that the solution of the a change in the definition section of the ordinance what type fences should be classified as structures setbacks should be. Mr. Stiles suggested the consideration of would limit the height of fences that you can't see Mr. Brumback assured Mrs. Hockenberry tha be taken under advisement. problem may lie in to explicitly state and what the a restriction which through. t the problem would Mr. Horne stated that the next discussion dealt with go -cart tracks and outdoor racing facilities in B -2 zones. Mr. Richard Kaylor, representing Cohoka, Inc., came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Kaylor stated that they own an existing piece of B -2 land and they wish to put in a first class recreational facility with grassed -in field, asphalt track and nice landscaping, designed for family recreation. Mr. Kaylor stated that his facility is not a race track. The cars do not go very fast and do not make a lot of noise. Mr. Kaylor noted that the cars go approximately 15 miles per hour and the track is 252' long. The hours of operation would be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekdays and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sundays. 1494 -4- Mr. Horne felt that the B -3 (Industrial Transition Zone) was not appropriate for this type of operation. Mr. Horne stated that B -2 allows for public and private amusements, but those listed in the ordinance are all indoor activities. The Commission decided to discuss this matter further at the next worksession. REVISED WORK PROGR FOR 1982 Mr. Horne presented the revised work program and pointed out the latest changes that were made at the suggestion of the Commission. Mr. Horne next went through the work program and explained the format. After some discussion, Mr. Stiles moved to endorse the Work Program for 1982 presented by Mr. Horne. This was seconded by Mr. Romine and passed unanimously. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby endorse the Program of Work for 1982 for the Department of Planning and Development presented by John T. P. Horne, Director. DISCUSSION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The Commission decided on the following public meeting places and dates: March 1, 1982 - Shawnee District - Senseny Road Elementary School March 15, 1982 - Back Creek District - James Wood High School on Amherst Street March 22, 1982 - Gainesboro District - Gainesboro Fire Hall March 29, 1982 - Stonewall District - Stonewall Elementary School April 5, 1982 - Opequon District - Community College 1495 -5- The Commission also decided to have the Chairman of the Planning Commission present a brief opening statement at each of the public meetings. The Chairman would then introduce the Board member representing the district present and that representative would present a statement, if he chooses to do so. Mr. Golladay announced that the next Comprehensive Plan Update Subcommittee Meeting will be held on February 24, 1982, at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Palumbo announced that the next Capital Improvements Plan Subcommittee Meeting will be held on February 22, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Brumback announced that the next Worksession will be held on February 23, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Golladay moved for adjournment. This was seconded by Mr. Stiles and passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Frank Brumback, Chairman QO& -7 -- // o n T. P. Horne, Secretary 1496