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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_04-01-81_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia, April 1, 1981. PRESENT: C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman; James Golladay; W. French Kirk; Manuel C. DeHaven; Kenneth Stiles; A.L. Myers; Frank Brumback ABSENT: Herbert Sluder CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order. The first order of business, the consideration of the minutes of 10 -1 -81. There were questions raised regarding changes to be made on the minutes for 10 -1 -81, but action was postponed until the next meeting to allow members the opportunity to bring and review their copies of the minutes. Action was also postponed on the minutes of 12- 17 -80, due to an error in composition. BIMONTHLY REPORT In answer to Mr. Golladay's inquiry, Mr. Riley stated that the rezoning requested for Fredericktowne is from R -3 to R -6. Mr. Riley also located the Fredericktowne tract as being on Route 647. In regard to Chairman Gordon's inquiry, Mr. Riley stated that the tract is 5 -6 acres and further noted that the request is for apartments. With regard to the DeHaven request, Mr. Riley replied that the request was administratively approved as an addition to a grocery market located on Route 522 North. Mr. Horne commented that Mr. Strother will not do repair work, but will restore automobiles and, in addition, Mr. Strother will complete the work himself and will have no employees. Mr. Horne also noted that Mr. Strother is aware that he will need a conditional use permit. Chairman Gordon next accepted the Bimonthly report as information. SITE PLANS Site Plan Request #019 -80 of SSS Associates, for permission to build mini - warehouses for rental in the Stonewall Magisterial District. 1293 -2- ACTION - Approval with conditions The Secretary first gave background information. Mr. Spaulding next came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Spaulding spoke to the Commission of his desire to build mini - warehouses for rental as presented by Mr. Ebert, earlier. Mr. Brumback inquired about attendants and hours of operation at the warehouses. Mr. Spaulding replied that he plans to have an elderly couple reside on the premises and open the gate at six or seven in the morning and close the gate about nine o'clock at night. The office would not be open all the time, but only at certain hours to allow lessees to carry out any transactions. Fir. Riley commented that residential use is not permitted in an M -1 zone. In response to Fir. Golladay's inquiry on the water situation, Mr. Spaulding replied that his intentions were to drill a well. Mr. Riley added that presently, sewer and water was not available on Lenoir Drive and would not be extended to Lenoir Drive by Mr. Gilpin; however, it is possible to do so. Mr. Lehman asked if there was a limit to what a private individual could store. Mr. Spaulding explained that the contracts will contain a clause forbidding the storage of anything flammable, although he can not police the area to enforce this. Mr. Spaulding further explained that items in storage would mainly be tools and furniture. 1294 -3- Mr. Stiles inquired as to what fire suppression system Mr. Spaulding intended to use. Mr. Spaulding replied that the buildings would be in sections and would have fire walls. Mr. DeHaven expressed his concern over the lack of water and a fire plug on the proposed site. Mr. Stiles moved that the Planning Commission retire into executive session under Section 2.1 -344.6 to discuss legal matters. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. Mr. Brumback moved to come out of executive session which was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. In answer to Mr. DeHaven's question, Mr. Spaulding stated that he did purchase the land with the knowledge that there was no sewer but he and Mr. Gilpin had made an agreement to split the cost to run pipe to the manhole at the bottom of the hill for sewer. Mr. Spaulding added that he also knew there was no water available but knew he could drill a well or, as an alternative, he could work out an agreement with the adjacent property owners who possessed a well adequate for both lots. In reply to Chairman Gordon's question, Mr. Riley recommended that the Commission approve the site plan with the stipulation that the site plan is amended so that it does not reflect any living quarters. Mr. Riley saw no problem with Mr. Spaulding operating an office from nine to five o'clock. At this point, Mr. Golladay motioned to approve the Site Plan Request #019 -80 as amended without living quarters but with the 1295 -4- office. This was seconded by Mr. Brumback and passed by the following vote. YES - Messrs. Gordon, Golladay, Brumback, Myers NO - Messrs. Kirk, DeHaven BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Site Plan Request No. 019 -80 of SSS Associates with the foregoing conditions. SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Golladay announced to the press that there will be a Subcommittee Meeting on Urban Distribution of Residential Land in the conference room on Wednesday, April 8, 1981. RESOLUTION At this point in the meeting, Chairman Gordon presented a resolution of appreciation to Beverly Jean Sherwood, Clerk Recorder for the Frederick County Planning Commission, who recently ended her employment with Frederick County. Mr. Stiles made a motion that the resolution be made a part of the minutes. This was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO BEVERLY JEAN SHERWOOD. WHEREAS, BEVERLY JEAN SHERWOOD has been employed with Frederick County for the past two years, AND WHEREAS, BEVERLY JEAN SHERWOOD has performed her duties for the Frederick County Planning Commission in an efficient, professional and unselfish manner, AND WHEREAS, BEVERLY JEAN SHERWOOD'S presence will be missed at future Frederick County Planning Commission meetings, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of Frederick County does hereby extend its appreciation for a job well done. 1296 -5- DISCUSSION OF INDUSTRIAL LOT SIZE The Secretary first read background information. Mr. Riley stated that he would prefer the code to read as follows: The division of land or parcels of land of five or more acres, zoned agricultural. Mr. Riley added that this amendment would allow the Commission to know what is taking place regarding size of tracts of land being subdivided. In addition, Mr. Riley stated that water and sewer should be extended to within 500 feet of all lots, if feasible. The Planning Commission expressed being uncomfortable with the wording of the proposed ordinance amendment change. Mr. Horne suggested that he could consult with the Commonwealth Attorney for advice on the terminology to use for this amendment and report his findings to the Planning Commission at a later date. After much discussion, it was decided by general consensus that this matter should be postponed until clarification could be made on terminology. DISCUSSION ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Stiles complimented the staff on the excellent work done to this date on the Subcommittee Report and added that he felt the Commission was headed in the right direction on this report. It was agreed by general consensus that the Commission could make a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on the 15th of April. 1297 Mr. Riley stated that he plans to condense the material into an executive summary and highlight the issues and identify the problems and solutions. Mr. Riley agreed to Mr. Golladay's request to present this material separate from the agenda to allow the members an additional week to review and become better informed. Mr. Golladay next made a motion to retire into executive session under Section 2.1344.1 to discuss personnel matters. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kirk and unanimously approved. Mr. Brumback moved to come out of executive session. This motion was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously. Mr. Stiles stated that the Board of Supervisors took no action on the proposed sludge ordinance. Mr. Riley indicated that the reason no action was taken, was that the State is currently regulating sludge disposal and that any additional regulations other than zoning would possibly conflict with State procedure. Regulations for control within the zoning ordinance were currently being drawn up. Mr. Golladay next requested that the Board of Supervisors be contacted to determine if a special meeting could be held immediate) to discuss personnel matters. This motion was seconded by Mr. Brumback and was passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Mr. Brumback moved for adjournment. 1298 -7- This was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Ohn R. Riley, ecre �ry C. Lanpon Gordon, Chairman 1299