PC_02-12-80_Meeting_Minutes_WorksessionMINUTES OF THE WORKSESSION MEETING
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester
at 7:00 p.m., 2/12/80.
PRESENT: C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman; Frank Brumback, Vice - Chairman; Manuel
C. DeHaven, James Golladay, Jr.-, W. French Kirk; Kenneth Stiles;
Elmer Venksoske.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order
Mr. Riley first presented proposed changes to the home occupation
section of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, noting that this change
should clarify the present form of the ordinance. Mr. Riley further explained
that after this the Planning Commission can consider more comprehensive
changes in the definition and regulation of home occupations.
After a general discussion, it was decided by general concensus
to hold this question over until a later date.
Chairman Gordon next requested public presentations to the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Butler and Mr. Smith, :S tar Fort property, first addressed
the Commission, noting that they may be satisfied with approximately 35 acres
of R -6 zoning. They also stated that the owners would very much like to
work with the Planning Commission and staff to find an equitable solution.
A representative of Middletown Partnership Ltd. next addressed
the Commission, noting that property north of Middletown was now being
studied by consulting land planners, however, the actual report will not
be available for approximately 4 -6 weeks. The representative requested that
the Planning Commission hold consideration until this report is available.
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It was discussed that both the city of Middletown and Lord Fairfax Community
College would support some form of multi- family residential in.the area.
The Planning Commission by general concensus decided to hold this
question until a later date.
Ms. Elizabeth Class and Ms. Cheryl Rockingham, residents of
Shawnee Drive, noted they would prefer for the entire area to remain resi-
dential.
Mr. Lee Place, northwest corner of Route 7 & 81, expressed
opposition to the proposed downzone to A -2. Mr. Place noted he would not
oppose some form of medium density residential zone.
Access problems to this property were next generally discussed.
The next order of business was a discussion of a new Extractive
Manufacturing District. The Planning Commission instructed staff to contact
mining interests about new proposals and invite them to the February 19,
1980 meeting.
Mr. Golladay next read a letter to the Planning Commission from
Mr. Gregory concerning the proposed downzoning of a business property in
the Opequon District.
There being no further business, Mr. Golladay made a motion that
the meeting be adjourned. This was seconded by Mr. Venskoske and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
John R. Riley, Secretary
C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman
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