PC_09-07-11_Meeting_MinutesMEETING MINUTES
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FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in
Winchester, Virginia on September 7, 2011.
PRESENT: June M. Wilmot, Chairman /Member at Large; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/
Opequon District; Brian Madagan, Opequon District; Gary R. Oates, Stonewall District; J. Stanley
Crockett, Stonewall District; Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Shawnee District; H. Paige ;Manuel, Shawnee
District; Charles E. Triplett, Gainesboro District; George J. Kriz, Gainesboro District; Greg L. Unger.
Back Creek District; Kevin O. Crosen, Back Creek District; Christopher M. Mohn, Red Bud District,
Philip E. Lemieux, Red Bud District; Jennifer Beatley, City of Winchester Planning Commission Liaison;
and Rod Williams, County Attorney.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning Director; Candice E. Perkins, Senior Planner; Dana
M. Johnston, Zoning Inspector; and Renee' S. Arlotta, Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER & ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Chairman Wilmot called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion made by
Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Triplett, the Planning Commission unanimously
adopted the September 7, 201 1 Planning Commission agenda for this evening's meeting.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Triplett, the
minutes of July 6, 2011 were unanimously approved as presented.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Triplett, the
minutes of August 3, 2011 were unanimously approved as presented.
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. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sanitation Authority — 8/16/11 Mtg.
Commissioner Unger stated the Sanitation Authority reported a slight increase in water
usage than normal for last month. A significant leak was discovered in front of the Food Lion on Route
277 and the Authority hopes the repair of this leak will bring the water usage back down. Smaller leaks
were found in other areas of the County. The Authority filed a violation with Stephens City over the rag
problem. Also discussed was the problem of persons who haul water from fire hydrants, for such things as
swimming pools, because the Authority is not being paid for water lost. Work is continuing on placing a
new cover for the Parkins Mill Plant for the odor problem. The Sanitation Authority is working on a
proposal whereby owners or leasees of rental units would be required to submit al down payment or
deposit for water service. Frequently, when the leasee leaves the rental unit, the Authority is not getting
paid for the previous month's water. Lastly, work has begun on formulating a drought plan.
Economic Development Commission (EDC) - 8/05/11 & 9/02/11 Mtgs.
Commissioner Madagan reported that on August 5, the EDC reviewed the first quarter
project list which includes the website revamp; the O -Zone Early Action Plan; Pro - active Marketing;
Career Awareness Program; Business Showcase Program; and the EDC Strategy Update for the first
quarter. Additionally, the EDC reviewed the Board of Directors survey results and implemented some
minor change plans based on the findings. The EDC discussed the update of the website in more detail
and the project status.
Commissioner Madagan reported that on September 2, the EDC strategy was discussed.
Since both the City and the County recently updated their Comprehensive Policy Plans, it was felt the
EDC should try to frame their strategy based on the economic development portions of those plans and
they will be reaching out to the staff members of both localities to seek presentations at their November
meeting.
Citv of Winchester Planning Commission — 8/16/11 Mtg.
Ms. Jennifer Beatley, City of Winchester Planning Commissioner, reported that the
Planning Commission for the City of Winchester recommended to City Council the rezoning of a parcel
of land from HRI to HR; recommended approval of a request to vacate a strip off west Clifford Street to
an adjacent property owner; and recommended denial of a request to vacate a portion of the North Kent
Street right -of -way to an adjacent property owner.
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KICKOFF FOR SENSENY/EASTERN FREDERICK URBAN AREA PLAN
Chairman Wilmot announced two public introduction meetings for the Senseny /Eastern
Frederick Urban Area Plan to be held in September to introduce the study, seek early input, and to
encourage participation in the study and working groups. Chairman Wilmot described which area the
study will encompass and the intended purpose of the study. Those two meetings were scheduled for
Thursday, September 15, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at the Millwood Station Volunteer Fire & Rescue facility at
252 Costello Drive; and, Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at the Greenwood Mill Elementary
School, at 281 Charming Drive. She encouraged the public to get involved and provided the website.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairman Wilmot called for citizen comments on any issue not on this evening's agenda.
No one came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the citizen comment portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Conditional Use Permit 908 -11 of Smithfield Properties to re- establish a discontinued non-
conforming use in order to enable construction of a single - family dwelling. The property is located
• at 417 Frog Hollow Road, and is identified with P.I.N. 22 -A -20 in the Gainesboro Magisterial
District.
Action — Recommended Approval
Zoning Inspector, Dana Johnston, provided the history and background information for
this parcel. Mr. Johnston reported that staffs research indicated a dwelling was established on the
property prior to 1970 and aerial photos from 1988 to 2001 show a dwelling on the property. However,
the dwelling burned down on June 2, 2004, as evidenced by a newspaper article in the Winchester Star; he
said the house was not replaced. Mr. Johnston stated that a survey by Artz & Associates, land surveyors,
dated December 7, 2007, indicates the burnt dwelling's foundation encroached on the western property
line up to 2.2 feet. He noted that a manufactured structure has recently been brought onto the site in an
effort to re- establish a dwelling. He also noted the property's size, building setback requirements, and
existing septic drainfield has rendered the property a challenge to place the dwelling. Mr. Johnston stated
the re- establishment of the residential nonconforming use would enable the dwelling to be placed on the
site in the general vicinity of the previously- existing dwelling.
Mr. Johnston explained that the applicant purchased the property in 2007. In 2009,
application for a building permit was made to establish a new dwelling in the general location where the
burnt dwelling previously stood. A complaint was received regarding the construction of a dwelling on
the property, as well as the dwelling placement being too close to the adjacent southwestern property line.
He reported that upon further research, staff determined that while the location of the new dwelling was
consistent with that of the burnt dwelling, more than 12 months had passed since the dwelling burned and
the placement near the adjacent property line was no longer legally nonconforming. It was determined
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that the ability to place the dwelling on the property and its placement in the vicinity of the burnt dwelling
would require the re- establishment of the legally nonconforming use, achieved with the approval of a
conditional use permit.
Mr. Johnston concluded that based on the documentation provided, the staff believed this
property met the intent of the zoning ordinance in respect to re- establish a nonconforming use and is
appropriate. He said the new dwelling will be less nonconforming than the original use due to the house
being constructed five feet from the property line, unlike the previous dwelling which was constructed
over the property line.
Commissioner Thomas commented that because the previous dwelling was 2.2 feet over
the property line, the nonconforming use category would still not allow the new dwelling to be
constructed over the property line. He commented this application was in a gray area as to whether it was
a nonconforming use. Commissioner Thomas asked if there was a topographic issue involved that would
prevent the proposed dwelling from being constructed closer to the front of the property and allow the
structure to meet the setbacks.
Planning Director, Eric R. Lawrence, stated that part of the challenge, is the applicant is
using the existing well and drainfield; he said the dwelling can't be moved closer to the front because it
would encroach on the existing drainfield. In addition, the size of the parcel and building setbacks limit
the area for placement of the structure. Mr. Lawrence said it was the applicant's contention that they had
an existing foundation and a history of a house placed at this general location; therefore, if the house is
kept five feet within the property, the impact has been lessened on the adjoining property and re-
establishing a dwelling where one previously existed could take place.
• Mr. Richard Butcher, co -owner of Smithfield Properties, the applicant, was present to
answer questions from the Planning Commission.
Chairman Wilmot opened the public hearing to citizen comments anj . called for anyone
wishing to speak regarding the proposed conditional use permit. The following person came forward to
speak:
Mr. Earl Nicholson, Jr., adjoining property owner, expressed his concern about the
placement of the new dwelling so close to his property line and up on a hill overlooking his home. He
was also concerned about the mounding of dirt onto his property in an effort to level land for the new
structure. He thought the previous dwelling was placed illegally. Mr. Nicholson believed the placement
of the new structure would negatively affect his property's value.
No one else wished to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of
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the hearing.
Commissioner Thomas inquired of the applicant if there was a Health Department
drawing showing the location of the sanitary drainfield and Mr. Butcher replied yes. Commissioner
Thomas asked if the drainfield location would preclude moving the structure forward and Mr. Butcher
replied yes. Mr. Butcher said the septic tanks and lids would have to be moved and the well is located
behind the proposed structure. Mr. Butcher commented that he was placing a 24 -foot by 35 -foot modular
home consisting of two bedrooms and one bathroom.
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Commissioner Unger asked if the piers for the structure were in place. Mr. Butcher
• replied the footings have been dug, piers are in place, and inspections have been passed. Mr. Butcher said
the structure is on its foundation and hurricane straps are hooked up. Mr. Butcher said he received his
building permit in March of 2010. Commissioner Unger questioned how the applicant was able to obtain
a building permit for a nonconforming structure.
Mr. Johnston interjected that the issuance of the building permit was an oversight. He
said the permit was signed based on the information provided during review of the building permit Ile
said the conditional use permit is being used as a remedy to correct this oversight.
Mr. Lawrence clarified that the information submitted with the building permit
application stated that the applicant wanted to replace a burned -out house. However, the burned structure
occurred five years earlier and the zoning ordinance only allows placement of a non - conforming house
within 12 months of being destroyed. Mr. Lawrence said this situation could be remedied through the
conditional use permit (CUP) process, which is re- establishing a legally nonconforming use, or through
the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). He said staff believed the CUP route was the most logical because
there was a clear history documenting a structure existed on this property, rather than trying to get all of
the setbacks waived. Mr. Lawrence said this is not a traditional CUP because there are no conditions and
the permit cannot be revoked.
Commissioner Unger inquired about the procedure for handling a future complaint, since
the CUP could not be revoked. Mr. Rod Williams, Legal Counsel for the Planning Commission replied
it would ultimately be enforced through the violation process, which would go through the cows process
for adjudication.
Commission members continued to discuss at length the issues involved with this
application.
Commissioner Kriz stated that he visited the site and although the site had an approved
health permit, he did not think the existing septic field would meet current Health Department standards.
Commissioner Kriz thought the options to resolve this situation were limited. Commissioner Kriz next
made a motion to approve the CUP as presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Triplett
and passed by the following majority vote:
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YES (TO REC. APPROVAL) Crosen, Ambrogi, Manuel, Oates, Madagan, Kriz, Triplett, Lemieux,
Wilmot
NO: Unger, Crockett, Thomas, Mohn
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval
of Conditional Use Permit 908 -11 of Smithfield Properties to re- establish a discontinued nonconforming
use in order to enable construction of a single- family dwelling at 417 Frog Hollow Road.
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RELIANCE ROAD AREA LAND USE PLAN — An amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Policy
• Plan, Appendix I, to include a new area plan for the Reliance Road area of Frederick County. The
Reliance Road Area Plan introduces future commercial and technology land use designations to an
area totaling approximately 311 acres. This plan includes provisions for transportation
improvements to accommodate the land use designations. At this time, the plan does not include an
expansion of the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). The Reliance Road Area Land Use Plan
encompasses the area generally east of 1 -81 and the Town of Middletown, along Reliance Road,
within the Opequon Magisterial District.
Action — Recommended Approval
Planning Director, Eric R. Lawrence, reported that in the Spring 2010, the Town of
Middletown approached Frederick County seeking a boundary line adjustment (BLA) between the two
jurisdictions. The request included the support of the major land owners within the proposed BLA area.
Mr. Lawrence said the County agreed to evaluate the Town's request and the Reliance Road Steering
Committee (RRSC) was convened and consisted of elected officials of both jurisdictions. He said the
RRSC identified three steps in the process towards a possible BLA: 1) adopt a Land Use Plan for the
identified area; 2) evaluate provisions for water and sewer service to the area; and 3) consider the BLA.
Mr. Lawrence stated that the Reliance Road Area Land Use Plan has been discussed and studied at
various levels of local government and by citizens at a public meeting over the past year.
Mr. Lawrence reported that the proposed land use plan identifies future commercial and
technology uses for the 311 -acre study area. The concept includes approximately 44 acres of business
uses, such as hotels, restaurants, and gasoline /convenience centers, and approximately 259 acres of
technology, such as advanced security, assembly, business services, and life sciences. He said there were
• no plans for residential land uses. Mr. Lawrence said it was recognized that the 1 -81 interchange in the
immediate vicinity was under- utilized and could be used to support business uses that would cater to the
traveling public. Also recognized were the limited water and sewer availabilities and the fact that the plan
does not include an expansion of the County's Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). He noted that if
the plan is adopted, efforts should be implemented to properly manage the perninted land uses reflective
of available water and sewer capacities. He said the SWSA issue would need to be revisited as the
Town's water capacities are deemed available to serve the various sites.
Mr. Lawrence stated that in addition to the land use concepts, it was recognized that some
of the transportation deficiencies will also need to be addressed. He noted that although the interstate
interchange functions well today, improvements will need to take place as development occurs. In order
to facilitate those improvements, Bucktown Road will need to be relocated and used to facilitate access
with the various land bays; the plan also promotes the continuation of the boulevard type road systems
along Reliance Road. Mr. Lawrence said the plan ultimately envisions the Town providing water and
sewer. He said it was apparent the sewer capacities are available, however, the water is the limitation.
Mr. Lawrence said the Town is continuing to investigate options as to where they might obtain water.
Because the land use plan has not identified where the water source would come from, he said this plan
solely looks at land use and transportation. Mr. Lawrence commented that suburban -type residential
growth is not supported by Frederick County because of the fiscal impacts on the County's system.
Mr. Lawrence next introduced Middletown Councilor, John Blaisdell, and Middletown
Zoning Administrator, Fred Wharton, who were available to answer questions from the Planning
Commission.
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• Commissioner Oates referred to the residential parcels between the future technology and
Reliance Road. He said he realized those property owners were most likely electing not to be a part of the
land use plan at this time, but as properties change hands in the future, lie did not want to have to go
through a text amendment process to get those little pieces in. Commissioner Oates asked if there was
some mechanism that could be used through the land use plan that would allow those parcels to come in
at some point in the future. Mr. Lawrence said the reason the RRSC proposed not to include those
property owners is because they were very vocal at the onset that they did not want to be involved. The
RRSC believed it was appropriate to respect their rights and leave them out.
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Mr. Fred Wharton, Zoning Administrator for the Town of Middletown, stated that the
Town was having discussions with the City of Winchester about the possibility of obtaining more water.
Mr. Wharton said the City Council will be meeting on September 26, 2011 to discuss the Town's request
and have indicated they are favorable to supplying the Town with more water. Mr. Wharton said the
Town of Middletown has not had an increase in their water supply for 30 years. He said the Town is
requesting increments of 10,000 gallons per year for the next 30 years in order to meet the needs for the
potential uses across 1 -81.
Chairman Wilmot next called for public comments regarding this land use plan. No one
came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Thomas believed this was a good plan, it was an appropriate location, and
the transportation system was available. He stated that if the Town of Middletown could work out the
water problem, it would be a very good addition to Frederick County and the Town of Middletown.
Commissioner Thomas made a motion to recommend approval of the Reliance Road
Area Land Use Plan. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kriz and unanimously passed.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of the Reliance Road Area Land Use Plan. This document is an.amendment to the
2030 Comprehensive Policy Plan, Appendix 1, to include a new area plan for the Reliance Road area of
Frederick County. The Reliance Road Area Plan introduces future commercial and technology land use
designations to an area totaling approximately 311 acres. This plan includes provisions for transportation
improvements to accommodate the land use designations. At this time, the plan does not include an
expansion of the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). The Reliance Road Area Land Use Plan
encompasses the area generally east of I -81 and the Town of Middletown, along Reliance Road, within
the Opequon Magisterial District.
An amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article 11, Supplementary Use
Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 204, Additional Regulations
for Specific Uses, 165- 204.26 Public Utilities; Article IV, Agricultural and Residential Districts,
Part 401, RA (Rural Areas) District, 165- 401.05 Minimum Lot Size; and Chapter 144, Subdivision
of Land, Article V, Design Standards, 144 -024, Lot Requirements. This ordinance amendment
consists of revisions to the minimum lot size and setback requirements for lots that contain public
utilities.
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Action — Recommended Approval
Senior Planner, Candice E. Perkins, reported that this proposed subdivision and zoning
ordinance text amendment addresses the lot sizes and setbacks for public utilities. Ms. Perkins said this
proposed amendment would allow the zoning administrator to establish lot size and setback standards for
lots created for the purpose of public utilities. She said the regulations would be applicable to political
subdivisions, municipal corporations, VDOT, the Service Authority, as well as the Sanitation Authority.
She noted that it waives the health system requirements and establishes a minimum 15 -foot access width
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Ms. Perkins stated this amendment was discussed by the Development Review &
Regulations Committee (DRRC) at their July 28, 2011 meeting. The DRRC endorsed the amendment and
sent it forward to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the item at their
August 3, 2011 meeting and the Board of Supervisors discussed it at their August 10, 2011 meeting. The
Board sent the amendment forward for public hearing.
Chairman Wilmot opened the public hearing to citizen comments and called for anyone
wishing to speak. No one came forward to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment
portion of the hearing.
No questions or issues were raised by the members of the Commission. The Planning
Commission believed the amendment was appropriate as presented.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Kriz,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
® recommend approval of the amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article 11,
Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 204, Additional
Regulations for Specific Uses, 165- 204.26 Public Utilities; Article IV, Agricultural and Residential
Districts, Part 401, RA (Rural Areas) District, 165- 401.05 Minimum Lot Size; and Chapter 144,
Subdivision of Land, Article V, Design Standards, 144 -024, Lot Requirements. This ordinance
amendment consists of revisions to the minimum lot size and setback requirements for lots that contain
public utilities.
An amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI, Business and
Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 606, Section 165- 606.02, Allowed Uses; and Article II,
Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 204,
Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, Section 165- 204.12, Motor Vehicle Service Uses and
Public Garages. This revision will allow automotive repair shops as a permitted use in the MI
(Light Industrial) Zoning District and will establish regulations for specific uses.
Action — Recommended Approval
Senior Planner, Candice E. Perkins, reported this proposed amendment will include
automotive repair shops as a permitted use in the Ml (Light Industrial) Zoning District. She said
currently, this use is only permitted in the B3 (Industrial Transition) and M2 (Industrial General)
Districts, as well as in RA (Rural Areas) with a conditional use permit. Ms. Perkins said the proposed
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amendment would allow all of the uses listed under SIC 752 in the M 1 District. She said it also includes
• some supplementary use restrictions, which address the screening requirements for the storage of
inoperable vehicles, as well as a prohibition of automobile sales as an accessory use for auto shops in the
RA, Ml, and M2 Districts.
Ms. Perkins said the Development Review & Regulations Committee (DRRC) discussed
this amendment at their May 26, 2011 meeting; the Planning Commission discussed the amendment at
their meeting on July 6, 2011; and the Board of Supervisors discussed the amendment at their meeting on
July 27, 2011 and instructed the staff to forward the amendment for public hearing.
Chairman Wilmot opened the public hearing for citizen comments. No one came forward
to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
No questions or issues were raised by the members of the Commission. The Planning
Commission believed the amendment was appropriate as presented.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Kriz,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of an amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI,
Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 606, Section 165- 606.02, Allowed Uses; and Article 11,
Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 204, Additional
Regulations for Specific Uses, Section 165 - 204.12, Motor Vehicle Service Uses and Public Garages.
This revision will allow automotive repair shops as a permitted use in the M I (Light Industrial) Zoning
District and will establish regulations for specific uses.
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COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Discussion of a proposed amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article
II, Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers, and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 203,
Buffers and Landscaping, Section 165- 203.01, Landscaping Requirements, and Section 165- 203.02
Buffer and Screening Requirements. This proposed amendment provides revisions to the
landscaping requirements within the zoning ordinance.
Senior Planner, Candice E. Perkins, reported that over the years, the staff has encountered
issues regarding the landscaping requirements contained within the zoning ordinance. Specifically,
concerns have been expressed over the allowable plant types, maintenance of plants, enforcement and
bonding, residential separation buffers, and road efficiency buffers. Mr. Perkins stated that in order to
resolve these issues and make the landscaping ordinance easier to understand and implement, the staff has
drafted proposed changes to the landscaping requirements contained within the zoning ordinance.
Ms. Perkins reviewed the proposed changes with the Commission. Those changes
included: types of landscaping; provisions for the condition, planting procedures, and maintenance of
landscaping; provisions for the replacement of dead or dying plants; provisions for removal of
landscaping; maintenance of fences and walls; revisions to existing trees credit sections; revisions to the
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enforcement and monetary guarantee provisions; revised buffer and screening text; as well as revisions to
is the residential separation buffers and road efficiency buffer sections.
Ms. Perkins stated that the Development Review & Regulations Committee (DRRC) first
reviewed these changes back in October 2009 and then again in May and July of 2011. At the July
meeting, the DRRC endorsed the changes and recommended they be sent to the Planning Commission for
discussion. Ms. Perkins recognized Mr. Jay Banks, a member of the DRRC who was present at this
evening's meeting, for his considerable assistance with the proposed amendment.
Chairman Wilmot also recognized Mr. Jay Banks and thanked him for all his work and
input on the DRRC.
Chairman Wilmot asked Mr. Perkins how this amendment would benefit Frederick
Comity and also, how would it benefit the user /developer. Ms. Perkins said the proposed amendment
provides more options for landscaping types and species; it provides text language that is easier to
understand; and, it addresses concerns raised over the years by landscapers. Ms Perkins said the revisions
create a better, user - friendly ordinance.
Commissioner Thomas referred to Page 11, Subparagraph 4, The buffer width may
reduced by up to twenty percent (20 %) when the line of sight from the traveling lane is at least ten (10)
feet above the rear vard elevation of the ground floor of the dwelling. Commissioner Thomas said his
interpretation was the language should be opposite and state, "when the line of site ... is at least ten feet
below the rear yard..." because a physical buffer of the topography would push the sound upward instead
of having it go down into the rear yard. Commissioner Thomas said if the house was on top of the hill
and the road below, the road noise is not going to travel up to the house; however, if the house is below
® and the road above, the noise comes down to the house. Ms. Perkins said she would take another look at
the wording to see what could be done.
Commissioner Oates asked if the Poplar tree species could be added as an option to the
landscaping list. He said the Poplar species is similar to the Sycamore and is recommended in some of
the BMPs (best management practices).
Ms. Perkins thanked the Commission for their comments and said she would forward
those comments to the Board of Supervisors for their discussion.
Discussion of a proposed amendment to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article
IV, Agricultural and Residential Districts, Part 401, RA (Rural Areas) District, Section 165- 401.02;
and Part 402 RP (Residential Performance) District, Section 165- 402.02. This proposed
amendment provides revisions to the permitted uses in the RA and RP Zoning Districts.
Senior Planner, Candice E. Perkins, reported that this revision includes additional
permitted uses in the RA (Rural Areas) and RP (Residential Performance) Zoning Districts. Specifically,
the amendment would add "public buildings" as a permitted use in the RA and RP Districts; "libraries" as
a permitted use in the RA District; and "museums" as a permitted use in the RP District.
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Ms. Perkins said this item was discussed at the Development Review & Regulations
Committee (DRRC) at their meeting on July 27, 2011. She said the DRRC endorsed the proposed
amendment and forwarded it to the Planning Commission for discussion.
The Planning Commission had no immediate questions or concerns with the proposed
amendment and believed the changes were appropriate as presented.
CANCELATION OF THE COMMISSION'S SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 MEETING
Chairman Wilmot announced there were no pending items for the Planning
Commission's September 21, 2011 meeting.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Kriz and seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the
Planning Commission unanimously voted to cancel the September 21, 2011 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business remained to be discussed and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by a
unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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ne M. Wilmot, Chairman
R. Lawrence, Secretary
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