PC_08-04-82_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, on August 4, 1982
PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman;
Carl M. McDonald; M. Domenic Palumbo; Kenneth Stiles;
A. L. Myers; Manuel DeHaven; W. French Kirk;
George L. Romine
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order. The first
order of business was the consideration of the minutes of July 7,
1982.
Mr. Myers commented that his name was mispelled throughout
the minutes and should be corrected.
Mr. Golladay moved for approval of the minutes of July 7,
1982, as amended. This was seconded by Mr. Kirk and . passed
unanimously.*
The next order of business was the consideration of the
minutes of July 21, 1982.
Mr. Golladay requested that the sixth paragraph on page two
read, "Mr. Gyurisin next presented the amendment for the definition
of schools, Article I, Section 21 -1." Mr. Golladay felt this
addition would clarify this section for future reference. Mr.
Golladay then moved for approval of the July 21, 1982, minutes as
amended. This was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously.*
BIMONTHLY
Mr. DeHaven inquired about the rezoning pending for Mr.
Eldon Lindsev.
Mr. Horne explained that this rezoning was located on the
south side of Route 735 and Mr. Lindsey was requesting rezoning from
A -2 to B -2.
Mr. Gyurisin next explained the Board of Zoning Appeals
variance applications pending.
*Mr. Stiles was not present for this vote.
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Mr. Horne then commented that Mr. Mielzarek no longer
wished to continue with his conditional use permit application for a
campground. Mr. Horne stated that Mr. Mielzarek has requested that
his fee be refunded.
Mr. Romine moved that the application fee already submitted
by Mr. Mielzarek should not be refunded. This motion was seconded by
Mr. McDonald and passed by majority vote.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby deny the request by Mr. Rolf H. Mielzarek for the refunding of
the fee previously submitted for conditional use Permit #004 -82 for a
campground.
This resolution was passed by the following vote:
YES: Messrs. Romine, Kirk, DeHaven, Brumback, Myers,
Palumbo, McDonald
NO: Mr. Golladay
PUBLIC HEARINGS
An ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning,
to amend Article I, Section 21 -1.
Mr. Horne presented the zoning ordinance amendment for the
definition of group homes.
Mrs. Patricia Stiles came forward and introduced herself to
the Commission. Mrs. Stiles commented that the state statute directs
that the County ordinance be amended to allow group homes in at least
one residential district. Mrs. Stiles requested that the Commission
allow group homes in several districts without a conditional use
permit.
Some members of the Commission felt that the definition for
group homes should state that the homes are for adults only. These
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members felt that the impact on the surrounding neighborhood would be
different for children and adults.
Chairman Brumback next called for anyone wishing to speak
in favor or opposition to this request.
Mr. Scott Bailey came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission. Mr. Bailey stated that he is associated with the group
home at 1010 Amherst Street and works at the Lord Fairfax Child
Development Center in Winchester. Mr. Bailey explained that some of
the children he works with will clearly have a need for group home
facilities when they become adults. Mr. Bailey stated that he would
like to speak in favor of group homes for adults in the community so
that people who need this sort of protection will have it nearby and
not have to be sent to distant places.
Mr. Bruce Mathias came forward and introduced himself to
the Commission. Mr. Mathias stated that he is associated with the
group home at 1010 Amherst Street and is Program Director at the
Evans Home for Children in Winchester. Mr. Mathias stated that some
of the children he presently works with will have a definite need, as
adults, for a group home environment. Mr. Mathias further stated
that he is in favor of group homes in the Winchester /Frederick County
area.
Mr. Robert Sowers came forward and stated that he also is
associated with the group home on Amherst Street, but wishes to speak
as a parent at this time. Mr. Sowers was pleased that his son could
live in a group home so close to his family and not a great distance
from home. Mr. Sowers commented that if there were group homes for
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children nearby, his son might not of had to spend his childhood so
far away from his family.
Mr. Golladay next moved to approve the amendment to the
Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning, Article I, Section 21 -1.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed by majority vote.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve the ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code,
Chapter 21, Zoning, to amend Article I, Section 21 -1, by the addition
of the following:
Group Home - A licensed community based residential
facility for twelve or fewer physically
handicapped, mentally ill, mentally retarded,
or other developmentally disabled persons.
This resolution was passed by the following majority vote:
YES: Messrs. McDonald, Palumbo, Brumback, Golladay,
DeHaven, Kirk, Romine
NO: Mr. Myers
ABSTAIN: Mr. Stiles
An ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning,
to amend Section 21 -16 by the addition of (x), Section 21 -26 by the
addition of (z), Section 21 -36 by the addition of (o), Section 21 -44
by the addition of (n), Section 21 -52 by the addition of (s), and
Section 21 -90 by the addition of (p).
Mr. Horne presented the ordinance amendment.
Mr. Palumbo stated that although he is in favor of group
homes, he felt it would be wise to require a conditional use permit
on group homes in R -1 and R -2 districts in order to allow the
neighbors a voice in the decision making.
Mr. Myers stated that he was in favor of requiring a
conditional use permit on group homes because of the public hearing a
conditional use permit brings about. Mr. Myers commented that the
public hearing would allow for citizen input.
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Other members felt that A -1 and A -2 districts were very
similar to R -1 and R -2 districts and these districts should be
treated alike. They were also concerned about what conditions could
be placed on a group home.
Mr. Golladay next moved to approve the ordinance amendment
to allow group homes as a permitted use in A -1, A -2, R -1, R -2, R -3,
and R -6 districts. This was seconded by Mr. DeHaven and passed by
majority vote.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve the ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code,
Chapter 21, Zoning, to amend Section 21 -16 by the addition of (x),
Section 21 -26 by the addition of (z), Section 21 -36 by the addition
of (o), Section 21 -44 by the addition of (n), Section 21 -52 by the
addition of (s), and Section 21 -90 by the addition of (p) as
follows:
(x), (z), (o), (n), (s), (p) - Group Homes, as defined.
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
YES: Messrs. Romine, Stiles, Kirk, DeHaven, Golladay
NO: Messrs. Myers, Palumbo, McDonald, Brumback
Discussion of Airport Access Road Improvement
Mr. Horne next presented a letter from Mr. Wendell Seldon,
Citv Manager, referencing a request to the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transoortation for the consideration of the improvement
of Routes 645 and 728, with airport access funds, to improve access
to the Winchester Airport. Mr. Horne explained that money would not
be taken from funds designated for secondary road improvement. He
also pointed out that the City of Winchester has agreed to pay for
all related real estate acquisition and regional utility relocation
costs. Mr. Horne stated that the County Administrator has requested
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that the Commission make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
on this matter.
The Commissioners felt that airport access was very
important, especially for future commercial and industrial
development.
After some discussion, Mr. Golladay moved that this request
be passed to the Board of Supervisors with the Planning Commission's
endorsement. This was seconded by Mr. Kirk.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby endorse the request by the City of Winchester to improve
airport access by the improvement of Routes 645 and 728 with airport
access funds and does hereby recommend to the Board of Supervisors
that this request be approved.
The above resolution was passed unanimously.
Discussion of Consolidated and Revised Planning Commission Policies
Mr. Horne presented the policies to the Commission.
Mr. Stiles moved that number four, page two, of the Revised
Planning Commission Policies be deleted.
Other members of the Commission felt this policy was a good
guideline and did not necessarily have to be adhered to in every
case.
Mr. Stiles' motion was seconded by Mr. Golladay, but was
denied by the following vote:
YES: Messrs. Stiles, Golladay, DeHaven
NO: Messrs. McDonald, Palumbo, Myers, Kirk, Romine,
Brumback
The next policy considered was number eight, page four, of
the Revised Planning Commission Policies. The Commission requested
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that the staff include the phrase, "except under direction by the
Planning Commission" at the end of number eight.
Mr. Stiles next moved that number four, page four, of the
Revised Planning Commission Policies be deleted. Mr. Stiles felt it
unfair for an application to be delayed for advertising because all
agency comments were not received. After much discussion, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously.
The Commission next requested that the staff eliminate the
phrase, "and to minimize time spent by the Commission in
consideration of applications which can not meet these tests" from
policy number four on page three.
Mr. Golladay then moved to approve all of the Revised
Planning Commission Policies as amended. This motion was seconded by
Mr. DeHaven.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve of the Revised Planning Commission Policies as
amended.
The above resolution was passed unanimously.
rehensive Plan Subcommittee Meeti
The Commission scheduled August 18, 1982, for the next
Subcommittee meeting to be held in the Board of Supervisors' meeting
room from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Stiles
moved for adjournment. This was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed
unanimously.
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Respectfully submitted,
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T. P. Horne, Secretary
IFY'ank Bruinback, Chairman
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