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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_05-18-83_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room on May 18, 1983. PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman; George L. Romine; W. French Kirk; Manuel C. DeHaven; A. Lynn Myers; Carl M. McDonald; Kenneth Y. Stiles ABSENT: M. Domenic Palumbo CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of May 4, 1983. Upon motion by Col. Myers and seconded by Mr. Kirk, the minutes of the May 4 Planning Commission meeting were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT The Commission discussed pending applications with the staff. RESOLUTION ON IMPROVEMENT OF ROUTE 522N Mrs. Beverly Sherwood, Chairman for the Citizens Committee for the Improvement of Route 522N, presented a resolution for the Commission to adopt concerning that committee's wishes for the continued improvement of Route 522N. Mrs. Sherwood stated that this resolution would be read at the 1983 Annual Allocation Hearing in Salem, Virginia, on June 8, 1983. Mrs. Sherwood stated that the committee would like for a member of the Planning Commission to attend. Other members present of the Citizens Committee for the Improvement of Route 522N were Robert Fay and Wanda Moore of Cross Junction and Cecil Perish from Gainesboro. 1748 -2- Mr. John Riley, Frederick County Administrator, came forward and stated that the resolution will provide added support at the public hearing in Salem. He also suggested that some legislative members attend the hearing. Upon motion by Mr. Romine, seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously, the Commission adopted the resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation is conducting the 1983 Annual Allocation Hearing for Interstate, Primary, Urban Systems, and Public Transportation on June 8, 1983 and, WHEREAS, there is a project on the Primary System in Frederick County which the Planning Commission would like to encourage the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to construct; and, WHEREAS, the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan has identified two areas along Route 522 North as Rural Community Centers in response to their role as centers for the increasing population in the area; and, WHEREAS, the continuation of Route 522 North as a dual - lane /divided highway from Cross Junction, Virginia to the West Virginia line would greatly enhance the safe access to and from this growing area of Frederick County. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does very strongly urge the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to place this project in their six year planning process for the Primary System Construction Program. /s /Frank Brumback Frank Brumback, Chairman Frederick County Planning Commission 1749 -3- LETTER TO STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT The staff presented a letter for the signature of the Chairman of the Planning Commission concerning the hearing to be held on May 19 by the State Water Control Board. Mr. Horne stated that Mr. Riley, the County Administrator, will carry the letter to Richmond for presentation at the hearing. Mr. Romine moved for approval of the letter as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. DeHaven and passed unanimously. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve of the letter to be sent to Mr. Millard Rice, Chairman of the State Water Control Board, from Frank Brumback, Chairman of the Planning Commission, concerning the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Site Plan #007 -83 of Interstate Properties /Ground Round Restaurant for a restaurant and required parking. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne presented the background material. Mr. Langdon Gibson came forward and stated that he wanted to provide pedestrian access between the restaurant and the motel. Mr. Golladay asked where the two entrances would be. Mr. Gibson stated that one will be between Mr. Biggs' residence and the Farm Credit and the other entrance is to the north of Mr. Biggs' residence. Upon motion by Mr. Kirk, seconded by Mr. Romine, and passed unanimously, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Plan #007 -83 of Interstate Properties /Ground 1750 -4- Round Restaurant, zoned B -2 (Business, General), in the Shawnee Magisterial District for a restaurant and required parking. Site Plan #008 -83 of Interstate Properties /Travel Lodge Motel for a motel and required parking. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne presented the background information. Mr. Langdon Gibson came forward and stated that ingress and egress on this site has been studied for sometime by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. He said that at the suggestion of the Inspections Department, he has placed a fire lane behind the building. Mr. Kirk said that he had received a phone call from an adjoining property owner, Mr. Grimes, who was interested to know the amount of water he could expect to drain on to his property. Mr. Gibson stated that the basin will detain run off from the site and release it in a controlled manner onto Route 81. He also said that the basin will be surrounded by an eight foot high birm. Chairman Brumback asked if the property would be fenced and Mr. Gibson replied that the property is presently fenced on three sides with interstate highway fence. Mr. Stiles arrived at this point of the meeting. Upon motion by Mr. Kirk and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Plan #008 -83 of Interstate Properties /Travel Lodge Motel, zoned B -2 (Business, General), located in the Shawnee Magisterial District for a motel and required parking. The above resolution was passed by the following vote: 1751 -5- YES: Messrs. Romine, Kirk, DeHaven, Golladay, Brumback, Myers, McDonald ABSTAIN: Mr. Stiles Rezoning Request #009 -83 of Dennis L. Ridings to rezone 3.89 acres from A -2 (Agricultural, General) to M -1 (Industrial, Limited) in the Opequon Magisterial District for a welding shop. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne presented the background information and an overview of the Comprehensive Plan for this area. Mr. Golladay stated that he would abstain from discussion or voting on this application, due to a possible conflict. Mr. George Johnston came forward and stated that he was the attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Ridings. Mr. Johnston stated that Mr. and Mrs. Ridings were present and also their neighbor, Mrs. Feathers. There ensued a brief discussion on the legality of hearing this case because of a possible pending Code violation against Mr. Ridings. The Commission decided that it would all right to hear this application. Mr. Dennis Ridings came forward. He said that three to four years ago he had an opportunity to start a welding shop. Mr. Ridings said that he requested a conditional rezoning; but due to a similar case involving Mr. Ralph Poe, he was asked to withdraw his application until that case was settled. He said that he wanted to put up a building and he was told by Ms. Dorothy Simpson (Dorothea Ste.fen) to obtain a building permit. Mr. Ridings said that as time went on, he completed the building and people began to ask him to do work. 1752 Chairman Brumback inquired as to how many persons Mr. Ridings employed. Mr. Ridings said that he has five employees in the shop and five in the field. Mr. Horne noted that the Health Department has given him approval for up to 10 employees. Mr. Ridings added that he would be willing to reduce the amount of acreage for rezoning. Mr. DeHaven asked how close the nearest neighbor was. Mr. Ridings said that Mrs. Feathers, his closest neighbor, is a couple thousand feet from his property. He stated that his access road runs across her property. In reply to Mr. Romine's question, Mr. Ridings said his building contained 3,000 square feet. Mr. DeHaven asked if a commercial entrance would be required. Mr. Ridings said that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation had looked at the site and told him he may have to put in curbs and some asphalt. Mr. Ridings noted that he was willing to do this. Chairman Brumback asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor or opposition to the request and no one came forward. Mr. Stiles stated that because of the confusion that arose with Mr. Ridings,' application when he was asked to withdraw, he felt this rezoning should be approved. Mr. Stiles then moved to approve the rezoning for only that specific portion of the property being currently used for the operation, to be determined by a surveyed plat. This 1753 -7- motion was seconded by Mr. DeHaven and passed by the following majority vote: YES: Messrs. McDonald, Stiles, DeHaven, Kirk, Romine NO: Messrs. Myers, Brumback ABSTAIN: Mr. Golladay At this point in the meeting, Mr. Stiles took leave. DISCUSSION ON ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The first item of discussion was the update of the present mobile home definition to be the same as the recently amended Virginia state definition. Mr. Golladay moved to advertise this ordinance amendment and this was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. The next three items involved conditional use permit regulations. With regard to off - premise signs, the Commission suggested that applicants meet certain criteria before placing a sign off premises and if the applicant does not meet these criteria, they would have to come before the Planning Commission. The staff said that they would present the Commission with a set of criteria at a future date. With regard to expansion of approved conditional use permits, the Commission requested the staff to draw up a proposal for an ordinance amendment requiring a limited site plan to be included with conditional use permit applications. For the listing of conditional use permits in the zoning ordinance, it was decided that the staff would write a definition for "retail business uses" and "agricultural uses" for the Commission's review. 1754 cm Regarding paving requirements on site plans, the Commission felt that no change was necessary and should be administered as the ordinance requires. LAND APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER Mr. Horne stated that the Board of Supervisors requested an opinion from the Planning Commission on land application of industrial wastewater. The Commission felt they needed more information on this subject before making a recommendation. They considered Mr. Gyurisin's attendance at a seminar on wastewater sludge in Fredericksburg to be the first step in accumulating additional information. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Upon motion by Mr. Romine, seconded by Mr. Kirk, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve the formation of a Transportation Committee to be composed of members of groups currently involved or groups interested in transportation related items in the County. The above resolution passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 'F anf " k Brumback, Chairman ?4� J n T. P. Horne, Secretary 1755