PC_03-03-71_Meeting_Minutes�J
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the County Office Building, March 3, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Planning Commission was held
in the Supervisors' Room of the County Office Buildling, Winchester, Virginia, this
day and was called to order by Chairman, James W. Golladay at 3:30 p, m.
PRESENT: James W. Golladay, Charles E. Bass, Grover Teets, Jr.,
Maurice W. Perry, Elmer Venskoske, Roy W. William, Roy Jennings, Roger Alderman,
and Benjamin M. Butler, Secretary.
ABSENT: Keith Williams and Donald L. Baughman.
The Chairman announced that a quorum was present and the meeting continued.
The first order of business was the petition of E. Kemper Beard to rezone
a tract of land containing 89. 16 Acres, located on the South side of Indian Hollow Road,
Gainesboro Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia, from Agricultural
Limited A -1 to Residential Limited R -1. Appearing for the petitioner was E. Kemper
Beard and his attorney, Barry D. Murphy, of McLean, Virginia. Appearing in oppostion,
Warren Rudolph. After some short discussion of the papers filed in the matter con-
cerning their form, Mr. Barry D. Murphy, attorney for Mr. Beard, moved to withdraw
the plat and petition, without prejudice, and the same was not objected to by the members
of the Planning Commission, however, the members did state that the petitioner should
give further consideration to the (1) width of streets, (2) water and sewer system, and
(3) the odor pollution problem in the area. Mr. Murphy thanked the Board for their
advice in this matter and said that the same would be submitted at a later date.
The next order of business was the petition of Robert K. Stickley, et al,
to rezone Lots 13 through 17, inclusive, of the Plymn Owen Estates Subdivision in
Opequon Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia, from R -1 to R -2. Appearing
for the petitioners were Robert K. Stickley, Ruth and Ralph Herring. No one appeared
in opposition. Mr. Herring stated that he had the land under contract of sale from Mr.
Stickley and others and that it was his intention to erect three garden type apartments
on the subject land and displayedian exhibit to the Planning Commission showing the
proposed apartment location. At this point, a question was raised by the Planning Com-
mission as to the possibility of traffic problem in the area along with the potential
problem of lack of playground area for children residing in the apartments.
The next order of business was the petition of Humble Oil and Refining
Company to rezone 2. 67 Acres of land located along Route 627 and proposed relocation
Route 625, in Opequon Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia from A -1 to
B -2. Appearing on behalf of the petitioner was Henry Whiting, attorney. No objectors
I
®
appeared on this petition. Mr. Whiting stated that the desire of ocat*on was in
order to erect a service station on the Southeast quadrant of Route 81 interchange.
The next order of business was the petition of James L. Bowman to rezone
20. 537 Acres, situate on the South side of Virginia Route No. 277, the West side of
Virginia Route 641 in Opequon Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia from
A -2 to B -2. Appearing on behalf of the petitioner was William M. Mote, Attorney and
James L. Bowman. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. Mr. Charles E.
Bass absented himself during this particular petition because of his interest in other
property with Mr. Bowman and he wished to #7oid any possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Bowman stated that it was his intention to develop the subject area into a shopping
center as soon as the area would support one.
The next order of business was the appearance of Mr. William Baker, who
appeared on behalf of the Winchester- Frederick County Rescue Squad, and questioned
as to whether the Rescue Squad would be eligible for use in the area recently rezoned
B -2 by Kenray. It was the Planning Commission's recommendation that he inquire
of the County Attorney as to the eligible uses under B -2.
The Secretary then read the minutes of the last regular meeting, February
3, 1971, and the same were approved as read.
On motion by Charles Bass, seconded by Grover Teets, Jr. ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Com-
mission recommend to the Board of Supervisors to amendtthe
Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to allow the rezoning of
Lots 13 through 17, inclusive, of the Plemn Owen Estates
Subdivision, Opequon Magisterial District, Frederick County,
Virginia and owned by Robert K. Stickley, et al, from R -1
to R -2.
Said motion was passed unanimously.
Public discussion was next had on the petition of Humble Oil and Refining
Company and on motion by Maurice Perry, seconded by Grover Teets, Jr. ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Com-
mission recommend to the Board of Supervisors to amend the
Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to allow the rezoning of
2. 67 Acres of land, located along Route 627 and proposed
relocation Route 625, in Opequon Magisterial District, Frederick
County, Virginia, from A -1 to B -2.
Said motion was passed unanimously.
Public discussion was next had on petition of James L. Bowman, and
on motion by Maurice Perry, seconded by Elmer Venskoske,
I
'►
D
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Com-
mission recommend to the Board of Supervisors to amend the
Frederick County Zoning Ordinance to allow rezoning of
20. 537 Acres, situate on the South side of Virginia Route No.
277 and the West side of Virginia Route 641, Opequon Magisterial
District, Frederick County, Virginia from A -2 to B -2.
Charles Bass abstained from voting and said motion was passed unanimously.
The next order of business was report by Roy Jennings, who stated that
Mr. Shumate had sent back the maps and was now requesting funds in order to have
the maps put in proper order for exhibiting in the Board.Room.
The Chairman then announced that this meeting was the Organizational
Meeting and the Vice - Chairman, Charles Bass, took over the Chairmanship of the
meeting.
On motion by Elmer Venskoske, seconded by Grover Teets, Jr. ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that James W. Golladay serve as Chairman
for the next fiscal year of the Planning Commission; ` ..
The Chairman, James W. Golladay, then ' assumed Chairmanship of the
meeting again, and on motion by Maurice Perry, seconded by Elmer Venskoske,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Charles E. Bass serve as Vice -
Chairman of the Planning Commission for the next fiscal year.
Said motionswee- passed unanimously.
Secretary, Benjamin M. Butler, then announced his intention of retiring,
having served one year, but further stated that he would serve as an interim secretary
until the Executive Secretary, Roger Alderman, could make plans to be secretary or
provide a person to be secretary.
On motion by Maurice Perry, seconded by Elmer Venskoske,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Benjamin M. Butler serve as interim
secretary of the Planning Commission for the next fiscal year.
5141 . yno -110"o PASsSa µv%swlwlou611.
There being nothing further to come before the meeting, the same was
thereupon adjourned at 6:00 p, m.
,Y
I
Respectfully Submitted,