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PC_05-17-78_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK,COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Room May 17, 1978. .PRESENT: C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman; Frank Brumback, Vice Chairman; Manuel DeHaven; James Golladay, Jr.; W. French Kirk; Thomas Rosenberger; Elmer Venskoske; Herbert L. Sluder ABSENT: None. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the Meeting to Order and proceeded to the first order of business. Mr. Berg requested that the Minutes of the May 3, 1978 meeting be held until the next meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Minutes be held for approval at the next meeting. Mr. Berg presented correspondence from Winchester TV Cable Company stating they are negotiating their future office and earth station site within a B -2 zone off of Route 522 North. They stated that their office structure is compatible with the surrounding properties and would like assurance that their 23 acre tract will continue to be zoned B -2. SANITATION AUTHORITY Request for Approval Presentation and request for approval of the second phase of the Stephenson ,.,A f'Pr l l ilP _ Mr. W. H. Jones, Director of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, presented a plan of the proposed central water facilities for the Stephenson Area. He pointed out the need for the central water facility and the Authority's proposal to extend the Stephenson Area water line using six (6) inch mains to Secondary Routes 664, 666, 761, 729 and 837. The improved water service would serve 120 houses in the project area and of 103 people contacted 85 people desired central water facilities. He stressed that the proposed water distri- bution lines are in accordance with the 1990 Frederick County Land Use Plan. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion made by Manuel DeHaven and seconded by Frank Brumback, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve the construction of water distribution lines on Secondary Routes 664, 666, 761, 729, and 837 in the Stephenson area. The motion passed on the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.; Venskoske; Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES 446 (P /C 05/17/78) p 2 SUBDIVISIONS 1. R for zoning a nd subdivision approval by A. Brokers Associated Darville. Mr. Berg presented the background information in regards to the one lot in the Darville Subdivision. This lot required rezoning approval and at the previous Public Hearing, the neighboring residents requested a Deed of Dedication on the subdivision be processed so they would be assured of the type of development that would be taking place on this property._ Mr. Berg stated this request had been acknowledged and that the subdivision had met all the requirements of the Sanitation Authority and the Highway Department. Mr. Swagler Koonce, representative of A. Brokers Associated, was present to formally request approval of this subdivision and rezoning request. Mr. James Berry, attorney representing the adjoining property owners was present and spoke in favor of the proposed subdivision. Upon motion made by Manuel DeHaven and seconded by W. French Kirk, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the Board of Supervisors the rezoning request and the subdivision platof A. Brokers Associated. The motion passed on the following vote: Kirk: DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.; Venskoske; Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES Upon motion made by James Golladay, Jr. and seconded by Elmer Venskoske, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve the subdivision with an amended cover sheet to the plat to read " Darville Subdivision -- Section III ". The motion passed on the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.; Venskoske; Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES 2. Lenoir City Company, one lot fronting Lenoir Drive in Stonewall Dis Mr. Berg presented an incomplete Master Plan for the Stonewall Develop- ment Park, citing the exact location near the Crown, =Cork, and Seal Plant and Interstate 81 and Route 37. Mr. Kenneth Gilpin, Jr., the Developer of the Park, was present to answer the Commission's questions, particularly in regards to water and sewer. He stated that Stonewall Development Park is approximately 500 acres and has been developed as the lots are sold. He stated he had maintained a flexible management of the Park since 1965. As to date, Mr. Gilpin has been providing roadways and water and sewer after the lots have been sold. It was the consensus of the Commission that this development could cause many problems without proper_ planning and execution of requirements of the County. The Commission agreed that the letter to Ronald Berg from Herbert L. Sluder should be incorporated in the decision of the Commission. 447 (P /C 05/17/78) p 3 H-: Ron Berg, Director Frederick County Planning Commission 9 Court Square Winchester, Virginia 22601 THROUGH: William H. Hatfield, M.D., Director, Lord Fairfax Health District Dear Mr, Berg: The Frederick County Health Department has been concerned for several months regarding the situation at the developing Gilpin Industrial Park, located off Route 661 (Welitown Pike) in Frederick County, Virginia. At first, Mr. Gilpin only wanted to develop on the east side of the access road. Two further lots on the west side have now been evaluated. It is the feeling of this office that in the interest of good development and planning, this property must be served by central water and sewer before develop- ment proceeds. At present, there is only one entrance into this property, which the Planning Commission may wish to address. Much of the soil evaluated, so far, has had heavy clay and rock formations, with only small areas.on each lot being located, which would support minimal water usage, and sewage disposal, for small commercial enterprises. For this reason, this office would encourage the installation of central water and sewer systems before proceeding with further development in the Industrial Park, as sewer and water connections are available from the Frederick County Sanitation Authority systems in the general area. Sincerely, /s/ Herbert L. Sluder, R.S. Sanitarian Supervisor A Discussion followed. The Commission agreed that some form of assurances and /or covenances are necessary to protect the County. Manuel DeHaven made a motion to not consider approval of the one lot in Stonewall Development Park on the grounds that there is no complete Master Plan; no provided .water and sewer connections;;and no major roads to speak of. W. French Kirk seconded the motion. Discussion The motion was defeated by the following vote: Golladay, Jr.; Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman.- N0. Kirk; DeHaven;.Venskoske - YES. Upon motion made by Thomas Rosenberger and seconded it by Frank Brumback, The Frederick County Planning Commission recommends approval of the Davenport Insulation lot in the Stonewall Development Park, under the conditions that no more lots will be approved until central water` "and sewer and roadways are provided by the Developer. The motion passed on-the following vote: Golladay, Jr.; Brumback; Venskoske; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES. Kirk; DeHaven - NO. It was the consensus of the Commission that a worksession involving Master Plans should be scheduled in the near future. 448 (P /C 05/17/78) p 4 The Planning Commission took a ten minute recess. The Commission reconvened at 3:55 PM.to discuss Ash Hollow Subdivision Request. Subdivision Request by Denny's, Inc. for 10 lots in Stonewall District Mr. Dennis Cole, Developer of Ash Hollow, appeared-.before- the-Commission to answer questions about his proposed industrial site. Water sewer lines have been placed and the road has been graded and paved. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion by Frank Brumback and seconded by W. French Kirk, BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Planning Commission recommends approval of Denny's Inc. Subdivision Request. The motion passed on the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.; Venskoske; Rosenberger; Brumback; Chairman - YES. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Request by B. J. Sager to operate a terminal for beverage distribution in the forme Trus Joist building. Mr. Pete Johnston, attorney for B. J. Sager and Mr. Marshall Hollis operator of B. J. Sager distributorship, appeared before the Commission to support their request of a non - transferable conditional use permit. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion by Frank Brumback and seconded by James Golladay, Jr., BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission recommends approval of a non - transferable Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Supervisors. The motion passed on the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.; Venskoske; Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES. Discussion of the Lord Fairfax Comprehensive Plan James Golladay, Jr. lead the Commission's discussion of the Lord Fairfax Comprehensive Plan. He was particularly interested in some areas under the Housing section, in particular, minimum housing requirements. A brief discussion followed. It was established that local comprehensive plans and /or ordinances would take precedents over the regional plan. It was ascertained that the regional comprehensive plans greatest value is more federal funds for large projects. The Lord Fairfax Comprehensive Plan meets U. S. Housing and Urban Development's requirements.for granting of funds. This condition would soften county lines in regards to a large project affecting the region:._ In essence, joint efforts from the five counties and two towns would bring more state and federal dollars. This regional comprehensive plan must be viewed as a guideline. The Commission agreed to not take action at this time. 449 (P /C 05/17/78) p 5 Review of upcoming changes to the Zoning Text and maps and the Subdivision Code. Mr. Berg reminded the Commission that at the last meeting they were presented with the amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. He pointed out the restrictions are mainly in Zoning, landfilling and building. Mr-oBerg stated these amendments to the Ordinances are informational and a mechanism to prevent the County from becoming liable for natural disasters. These provisions would provide county residents means to getting flood insurance in the Flood Plain areas. The Commission had no qualms with these amendments. It was the consensus of the Commission not to take action but to present these amendments to a public hearing scheduled for June 7, 1978. i Letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Berg reminded the Commission that at the last meeting they were interested in approving the Board of Zoning Appeals request to rezone Shenan- doah Hills, Green Acres, Frederick Heights, Greenwood Heights and Burning Knolls. The Commission recognized that they needed to address R -1, R -2, and R -3. There were no objections to the scheduled public hearing for the Board of Zoning Appeals request to rezone. Thomas Rosenberger mentioned the Apple Acres Development in Winchester. A brief discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission to write to the Winchester City Council to present the Commission's opposing feelings to the handling of the development until the roadway improvements to Cedar Creek Grade are scheduled and a solution is found to the traffic congestion at the Route 11 intersection of Middle Road and Cedar Creek Grade. There being nothing more before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfu d lly.Submitted, H. Ronald Berg, Secretary C 1 nnc�'��6F C. Lan n Gordon, Chairman 450