PC_10-24-77_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING
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OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors' Room October 24, 1977; 7:30 PM
PRESENT: C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman; Frank Brumback, Vice Chairman;
Manuel C. DeHaven; James Golladay, Jr.; W. French Kirk;
Thomas Rosenberger
ABSENT: Elmer Venskoske
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to Order.
Mr. Berg presented a discussion paper with several recommendations for
amendments to the Subdivision of Land Ordinance.
A discussion followed on the subdividing roadway in large lot developments.
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The Commission was polled as to its preference for sixteen (16) feet of
surface as opposed to eighteen (18) feet. Their consensus was that sixteen
(16) feet of paved surface would be adequate.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Commission for the County of Frederick
Virginia, does hereby rescind the motion made by Thomas Rosenberger at the
regular meeting of October 19, 1977, recommending the following: that any
parcel of land divided in Frederick County be required to have at least fifty
(50) feet of right -of -way, which meets the state requirements.
Upon motion made by Thomas Rosenberger, seconded by Manuel DeHaven and
approved by the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.;
Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Commission for the County
of Frederick „ Virginia, does hereby recommend to the Board of Supervisors
amendments to Sections 18 -2, 18 -35.1, 18 -46.1, and 18 -47 of the Frederick
County Code.
Upon motion made by Thomas Rosenberger, seconded by James Golladay, Jr. and
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approved by the following vote: Kirk; DeHaven; Golladay, Jr.;
Brumback; Rosenberger; Chairman - YES
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CORRECTIONS MADE TO THE MINUTES:
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Commission for the County
of Frederick, does hereby recommend to the Board of Supervisors the following
amendments to the Frederick County Code:
18 -2. SUBDIVIDE To divide any tract, parcel, or lot of land into two
(2) or more parts, except however,
a. The Administrator may permit the separation of a building
site that conforms to zoning and shape requirements in-
tended for members of the family owning any such agricul-
tural lands; or
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b. The Administrator may permit the separation of one (1)
parcel from a tract of land without complying with all
requirements of the Ordinance if it is: 1) not in con-
flict with the general meaning and purpose of the Ordi-
nance, 2) no new streets are required to serve the
parcel, 3) meets the requirements of the zoning district,
and 4) not less than 150 -foot frontage on a right -of -way
accepted for maintenance by the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation; or
C. The Administrator may permit a bona -fide division or
portion of agricultural land for agricultural purposes.
Subdivision, Large Lot To divide any tract, parcel, or lot of
land into lots or parcels of five (5) acres or more.
Subdivision, Recreational Any area zoned R -5 Residential
Recreational Community under the Frederick County Zoning
Ordinance.
Subdivision, Residential and other To divide any tract, parcel,
or lot of land into lots or parcels of five (5) acres or less.
18 -35.1 Restriction on large lot subdivisions.
The ratio of lot width to depth shall be not less than one foot
of frontage to three feet of depth.
18 -46.1 Minimum widths DELETE
18 -47. Construction Requirements
a. Large lot subdivisions, Class III roads are required.
(1) All Class III roads shall have a minimum of fifty (50)
foot right -of -way.
(2) The road shall be graded to,a minimum of twenty -four (24)
feet in width.
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• (3) Base shall be at least sixteen (16) feet in width and
six (6) inches in depth for minimum CBR 10 conditions,
and be of stone, gravel or other satisfactory material
approved by the Administrator. Where CBR value is less
than 10, an additional depth of base will be required
and shall be approved by the Administrator. Where
unusual soil, slope, drainage or erosion conditions
exist, the Administrator may require a more permanent
type of pavement.
(4) All provisions deemed necessary by the Administrator
for the adequate disposition of natural and storm
water shall be met.
(5) Grades -of roads shall not exceed ten (10) percent except
where approved by the Administrator. Absolute minimum
stopping sight distance shall be one hundred fifty (150)
feet.
(6) Each deed of conveyance shall state that a Class III
road is not publicly maintained and shall be maintained
by all the owners of lots which are provided access by
way of said Class III road.
(7) Each lot owner shall include a similar restriction in
any deed of conveyance upon resale of the lot.
• b. Recreational Subdivisions. No roadway requirements.
C. Residential and other Subdivisions. All construction shall
conform to the standards of Frederick County, or, in the
event no standard exists, to the standards of the Virginia
Department of Highways.
(1) Minor streets with 0 -400 vehicle trips per day shall
have not less than fifty (50) feet of right -of -way
with twenty (20) feet of pavement.
(2) Major streets with more than 400 trips per day shall
have not less than sixty (60) feet of right -of -way
with twenty -two (22) feet of pavement.
(3) The grades of streets submitted shall be approved by
the Administrator upon recommendation of the Virginia
Department of Highways Engineer. Street grades shall
not exceed ten (10) percent unless approved by the
Administrator.
(4) An adequate drainage system for natural and storm water
shall be provided for each subdivision street by means
of culverts under streets, side, lead or outlet ditches,
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piping where necessary. All structures shall conform
to Frederick County or the Virginia Department of
Highways' standards.
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• (5) All streets shall be inspected and approved by the
Virginia Department of Highways.
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Adjournment
Upon motion made by James Golladay, Jr., seconded by Frank Brumback and
approved unanimously,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Commission for the County of Frederick,
Virginia does hereby adjourn its meeting; there being no further business.
THERE BEING NOTHING FURTHER TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. Ronald Berg, Secretary
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C. Langdon ordon, Chairman
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