PC_12-01-82_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room on December 1, 1982
PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman;
Carl M. McDonald; M. Domenic Palumbo; A. Lynn Myers; Manuel
C. DeHaven; W. French Kirk; George L. Romine; Kenneth Y.
Stiles
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order. The first
order of business was the consideration of the minutes of November
11, 1982. There being no corrections, Mr. Myers moved for approval
of the minutes as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Golladay and passed unanimously.*
BIMONTHLY
The Commission briefly discussed pending applications and
the length of time an application could remain listed as pending.
Chairman Brumback then accepted the Bimonthly Report as information
only.
SITE PLANS
Site Plan #022 -82 of Bartlett Realty Company, zoned M -1, (Light
Industrial) in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
ACTION - Approved
Mr. Horne gave the background information. Mr. Horne noted
that this
tract consists
of
five
acres,
but
only one
acre
will
actually
be developed.
He
stated
that
the
building
will
be 4,000
square foot with paved parking in front and entrance on Route 728.
Mr. Stiles commented that in the M -1 Districts, general
office buildings are allowed only if they are secondary to the
principle use.
Mr. Horne replied that this proposal is primarily for a
maintenance and storage facility.
*Mr. Stiles was not present for this vote.
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Mr. Cecil S. McCumby, Superintendent with F. A. Bartlett
Tree Expert Company, came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission. Mr. McCumby explained that there will be six pieces of
equipment stored in the building.
Mr. Romine then moved for approval. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Kirk.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve site plan request #022 -82 of Bartlett Realty Company
to construct a 4,000 square foot office and maintenance facility with
off - street parking in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
The above resolution passed unanimously.
Vote on the Comprehensive Plan Update
Motion was made by Mr. Golladay and seconded by Mr. Romine
to adopt the 1982 Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby recommend adoption of the 1982 Comprehensive Plan Update to
the Board of Supervisors.
The above resolution passed unanimously.
Report From the Economic Development Commission
Mr. Palumbo announced that the Economic Development
Commission has selected Mr. George L. Romine to act as its Economic
Development Coordinator.
There next ensued a discussion on Industrial Development
Bonds, the topic of discussion at a seminar attended by Mr. Romine
and Mr. Horne in Richmond, Virginia.
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Mr. Romine stated that there will probably be a greater
degree of restriction on the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds
than in the past.
Mr. Horne commented that after January 1, 1983, all bonds
will have to be approved by the Board of Supervisors at a public
hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Petition #001 -82 of Jerry Updike and Dewey Gillespie for
4.1705 acres now zoned A -2, (Agricultural - General) to be rezoned
MH -1, (Mobile -Home) in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
ACTION - Tabled
Mr. Horne read the background information. He also stated
that the Health Department comments have not yet been received.
Mr. Brumback asked for anyone wishing to speak either in
favor or opposition to the rezoning. No one came forward.
Mr. Stiles moved to table rezoning petition #001 -82 until
December 15, 1982, due to the lack of Health Department comments.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Palumbo.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby table rezoning petition #001 -82 of Jerry Updike and Dewey
Gillespie until December 15, 1982, due to lack of Health Department
comments.
The above resolution passed unanimously.
Conditional Use Permit #016 -82 of John H. Wert for a Service Station
for gas service only in the Opequon Magisterial District.
ACTION - Approved
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Mr. Horne read the background material. He further
commented that Mr. Wert is concurrently applying for a variance for
the placement of a canopy over the gas pumps.
Mr. John H. Wert came forward and introduced himself to the
Commission.
In answer to Chairman Brumback's question, Mr. Wert replied
that he will have three self- service pumps with the tanks below
ground. The hours of operation will probably be from 6:00 a.m. to
11:00 P.M.
Mr. Stiles asked if the operation of the gas pumps was
dependent in any way on Health Department approval and Mr. Horne
replied that it was not.
There being no one from the audience wishing to speak
either in favor or opposition to this request, Mr. Golladay moved for
approval with conditions. This motion was seconded by Mr. DeHaven.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve conditional use permit #016 -82 of John H. Wert for a
service station with gas service only in the Opequon Magisterial
District with the following conditions:
1. This be a one year permit to be reviewed annually by the staff,
Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors.
2. If the use, occupancy, or ownership of the property changes, this
conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional use
permit will be required.
The above resolution passed unanimously.
Conditional Use Permit #017 -82 of Charles H. and Nancy J. Thompson
for a Cottage Occupation /Garden Supplies and Rentals in the
Gainesboro Magisterial District.
ACTION - Approved
Mr. Horne read the background information.
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Mr. Charles H. Thompson came forward and introduced himself
to the Commission.
In answer to Chairman Brumback's question, Mr. Thompson
stated that the business will be open five to six days a week. He
also stated that the business will be for rentals only.
There next ensued a discussion on the comments received by
the Highway Department.
There being no one wishing to speak in favor or opposition
to this request, Mr. Myers moved to approve the application with
conditions. Mr. Kirk seconded the motion.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does
hereby approve conditional use permit #017 -82 of Charles H. and Nancy
J. Thompson for a Cottage Occupation /Garden Supplies and Rentals in
the Gainesboro Magisterial District with the following conditions:
1. This be a one year permit to be reviewed annually by the staff,
Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors.
2. If the use, occupancy, or ownership of the property changes, this
conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional use
permit will be required.
The above resolution passed unanimously.
Discussion of Land Use Taxation Program
There next ensued a discussion on materials presented by
Mr. Horne on the Land Use Taxation Program.
Discussion of Post Offices in Agricultural Zones
Mr. Gyurisin stated that he was contacted by the Postal
Service concerning allowed uses in Agricultural zones. The Postal
Service is considering a site near the existing Cross
Junction /Whitacre Post Office. Mr. Gyurisin explained that post
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offices are not listed as permitted uses in Agricultural zones, but
are permitted only in B -1, B -2, and B -4 zones.
Mr. Stiles suggested that an ordinance amendment be
advertised for A -1 and A -2 zones. The Commission concurred with this
suggestion and instructed the staff to do so.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Golladay
moved for adjournment. This motion was seconded by Mr. Stiles and
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Vr'ank Brum�ck, Chairman
Horne, Secretary
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