HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09 ApplicationApril 23, 2009
Mr. Evan Wyatt, AICP
Greenway Engineering
151 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
RE: REZONING 1101 -09, SILVER LAKE, LLC
PINS: 52 -A -C, 52 -A -50, 52- A -50A, 52 -A -52 and 52 -A -63
Dear Evan:
This letter serves to confirm action taken by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors at their
meeting of April 22, 2009. The above referenced application was approved to rezone a total of
370.02 acres; 238.96 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business) District and
131.06 acres from RA to MS (Medical Support) District with proffers, for Commercial and
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Uses. The properties are located on the north side
of Northwestern Pike (Route 50 West), west of Retail Boulevard and east of Poor House Road (Route
654), in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
The proffer statement, dated November 25, 2008, with final revision date of March 30, 2009, that
was approved as a part of this rezoning application is unique to the above referenced properties and
is binding regardless of ownership. Enclosed is a copy of the adopted proffer statement for your
records.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions regarding the approval of this
rezoning application.
Sincerely,
-r—
Michael T Ruddy
Deputy Planning Director
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Attachment
cc: Silver Lake, LLC, 13 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA 22601
Gary W. Dove, Gainesboro District Supervisor
George Kriz and Charles Triplett, Gainesboro Planning Commissioners
Jane Anderson, Real Estate
Commissioner of Revenue
Department of Planning and Development
540/665 -5651
FAX: 540 /665 -6395
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000
PI FREDERICK
REZONING APPLICATION #0i -09
SILVER LAKE, LLC
Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors
Prepared: April 13, 2009
Staff Contact: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP, Deputy Planning Director
John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director Transportation
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission: 03/18/09 Recommended approval
Board of Supervisors: 04/22/09 Pending
PROPOSAL: To rezone 238.96 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business)
District and 131.06 acres from RA to MS (Medical Support) District, with proffers, for Commercial and
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Uses. Total of 370.02 acres
LOCATION: The properties are located on the north side of Northwestern Pike (Route 50 West),
west of Retail Boulevard and east of Poor House Road (Route 654).
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR THE 04/22/09
MEETING
The Applicant submitted a revised Final Proffer Statement, Dated March 30, 2009. which addresses
several minor comments that were offered by the Planning Commission, John Bishop, and the County
Attorney. This final Proffer Statement is in an acceptable legal form.
This application to rezone five parcels totaling 370.02 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the
MS (Medical Support) District) and the B2 (Business General) District with proffers for a Continuing
Care Retirement Community and commercial land uses is generally consistent with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan, and the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The Planning Commission evaluated the application; in particular those items identified in the Staff
Report, to ensure that the impacts associated with this request have been adequately addressed by the
Applicant. The application met with the satisfaction of the Planning Commission who believed that
many of the impacts associated with this request, including; demonstrating how the application will
achieve a campus style development, the protection of the areas of environmental features identified
in the impact analysis in a greater area larger than that currently shown on the GDP, the extension
of the U4D typical section along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a
landscaped median, and the monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the potential impact of the
residential units on community facilities appear to have been adequately mitigated by the Applicant.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application at their 03/18/09 meeting.
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This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on this
application. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved issues
concerning this application are noted by staff where relevant throughout this staff report.
PROPOSAL: To rezone 238.96 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business)
District and 131.06 acres from RA to MS (Medical Support) District, with proffers, for Commercial and
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Uses. Total of 370.02 acres
LOCATION: The properties are located on the north side of Northwestern Pike (Route 50West), west
of Retail Boulevard and east of Poor House Road (Route 654).
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 52 -A -C, 52 -A -50, 52- A -50A, 52 -A -52 and 52 -A -63.
PROPERTY ZONING: RA (Rural Areas) District
PRESENT USE: Residential, Vacant, Agricultural
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING PRESENT USE:
North:
South:
East:
West:
RA (Rural Areas)
RA (Rural Areas)
B2 (Business General)
B2 (Business General)
RA (Rural Areas)
Use:
Use:
Use:
Use:
Agricultural
Residential/Vacant
Commercial
Commercial
Residential /Agricultural
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REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Virginia Dept. of Transportation: The documentation within the application to rezone this property
appears to have significant measurable impact on Route 50. This route is the VDOT roadway which
has been considered as the access to the property. VDOT is satisfied that the revised transportation
proffers offered in the Silver Lake Property, LLC Rezoning Application dated February 19, 2009
address transportation concerns associated with this request. Before development, this office will
require a complete set of construction plan detailing entrance designs, drainage features, and traffic flow
data from the 1.T.E. Trip Generation Manual, Seventh Edition for review. VDOT reserves the right to
comment on all right -of -way needs, including right -of -way dedications, traffic signalization and off -site
roadway improvements and drainage. Any work performed on the State's right -of -way must be covered
under a land use permit. The permit is issued by this office and requires an inspection fee and surety
bond coverage.
Fire Marshal: Plan approval recommended.
Round Hill Fire and Rescue Co.: I would like to go on record by stating that the proffer, while very
generous, may or may not meet the needs of the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company as
written. The company may wish to pass on the offer of the parcel of land offered due to the added
expense in relocating our entire operation from its present site. The company presently owns 7+ acres
at their present site, which we feel would be adequate room for building a new fire and rescue facility
while allowing us time to complete the building in its entirety. Due to the proposed expense of the new
facility, we have considered building in stages, which would allow us the flexibility to utilize the
existing facility for fund raising until funds are available for completing the new facility. Our fund
raising currently provides us in excess of $100,000 annually and is very important to the operation of
the department and one that we cannot do without or facility in which to do it in. There is language in
the proffer statement that we would like to make comment to which I have added in the following:
a. Control of the proposed signaling at the intersection of Northwestern Pike and Silver Lake Road by
means of the Opticon System along with all associated equipment installation and maintenance cost is
borne at the developer and/or Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). b. That as proposed, the
traffic control signal being installed at Poor House Road and Northwestern Pike not be removed after
the relocation of Poor House Road to allow us quicker and safer access to Northwestern Pike and points
north and west. c. Should the company opt to accept the proposed land for new fire station, it is deeded
to the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company, whether done through Frederick County or
the Fire Company and its agents and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for its use only as a Fire
Station and any ancillary structures. d. if the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company decide
to accept the land offer, we shall make all attempts, within reason and cost restraints to meet the
covenants for the CCRC or the MS District portion of the development and would work with the
developer to make the station design meet the intent of the development. e. All monetary contributions
made to the County of Frederick are earmarked for the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue
Company and made available when construction of the new fire station starts, regardless of location.
f. The developer shall provide sewer and water to the proposed land proffer prior to completion of a
new fire station. All roadways that access Northwestern Pike be made completely accessible prior to
starting any construction on a new fire and rescue facility. g. The developer assists or complete all site
i
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Sanitation Authority: No comment.
Service Authority: No comment.
Health Department: No Comments.
preparation to sub grade requirements for a new fire and rescue facility due to hidden and unforeseeable
cost associated which the company may not be able to bear the burden of cost.
Public Works Department: 1. Refer to the discussion of the Suitability of the Site, Page 3. The
discussion should be expanded to include a paragraph describing the site topography and existing
structures. The site description should also include a reference to the existing wastewater pond located
dose to the northern property boundary and its potential impact on the site development. 2. Refer to
Soil Types, Page 4. The discussion of the soil types should be expanded to include a detailed discussion
of the karst limestone geology which underlies the entire site. The existence of the limestone as rock
crops and potential voids will have a significant impact on site development as well as the design of
environmental features such as stormwater management facilities. We strongly recommend that a
detailed geotechnical study be performed prior to the submittal of the master development plan so that
the karst features including rock outcrops, solution channels and sinkholes can be accurately located.
The design of BMP facilities should reflect recommendations resulting from this study. 3. Refer to the
paragraph titled Sewage Conveyance and Treatment, Page 7. The analysis of the projected sewage
flows indicates a maximum flow of 259,014 gallons per day at project build out. However, the
discussion indicates that there is only sufficient capacity to serve the CCRC and commercial land uses
identified in the Phase 1 portion of the traffic impact analysis which limits development to 570 units
within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial retail. Explain this potential conflict by
indicating how the additional development described in Phases 2, 3 and 4 will be served by the
sanitation authority. 4. Refer to Water Supply, Page 8. A similar conflict exists for the water supply as
previously described for the sewage system. The discussion indicates sufficient water capacity exists
for the Phase 1 development only. 1- lowever, the estimated maximum demand is calculated for the
entire project. No reference is made to the sanitation authority's ability to meet this demand at build
out. 5. Refer to Drainage, Page 9. As previously described in Comment #2, the site is completely
underlain by a relatively pervious limestone formation. The development of the site will face many
challenges in an attempt to balance increased runoffs and a decrease in infiltration. The design of BMP
facilities may require the installation of impervious liners to prevent the infiltration of nutrients and /or
pollutants directly into the underlying groundwater system. The concentration of runoffmay also cause
solutioning and the creation of sinkholes within the site. These issues need to be carefully considered in
the location and design of stormwater management systems.
Department of Inspections: Existing structures require an asbestos inspection and demolition permit
prior to removal. A permit for asbestos removal is also required prior to demolition activity and if
asbestos is discovered. Comments shall be made at site plan/subdivision plan submittal.
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Historic Resources Advisory Board: The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley,
published by the National Park Service, identifies the Silver Lake, LLC Property as being located within
the study area of the Second Battle of Winchester and is located adjacent to the core Battlefield area. In
addition. the Rural Landmarks Survey Report for Frederick County, Virginia, identifies four structures
listed as potentially significant within the immediate area of the subject site. The sites that are listed in
the survey are: Hodgson House #34 -93), Walnut Grove 434 -98), Aspen Shade #34 -85), Abner
Hodgson House #34 -94). After reviewing this information and the applicant's materials and proposals,
the Historic Resources Advisory Board voted unanimously to support the Silver Lake Rezoning
Application, provided that the applicant includes the tree save area designation in the proffered
generalized development plan. It was the HRAB's opinion that the tree save area around the property's
perimeter would provide appropriate visual protection for both the battlefield area and the historic sites
nearby the proposed rezoning site.
Department of Parks Recreation: The applicant has proposed to proffer a ten acre site, which
includes a pond, wetlands and flood plain areas for park land. Although the language of the
Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment #05 -06 Round Hill Center refers to a `new ;ark in the area of
the large pond the usable acreage proffered is not consistent with the Parks and Recreation
Department's Comprehensive Plan. However, the applicant may want to consider expanding the
proposed ten acre park area to include the entire drainage corridor which, after further review, may offer
linear park features to include environmental areas and passive public recreational opportunities with
trails in this planned commercial and retirement community. The Parks and Recreation Department is
recommending the applicant provide pedestrian/bicycle facilities as part of a main transportation
network. In addition, pedestrian/bicycle facilities should provide connectivity to the commercial areas
in the proposed B2 District, to the east as well as along Route 50 which would be consistent with the
MPO Bike /Pedestrian Trail Plan. The applicant should provide recreational amenities in the Continuing
Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for those residents.
Winchester Regional Airport: The proposed rezoning request lies outside of the Part 77 close in
surfaces of the Winchester Regional Airport, therefore, proposed uses under the rezoning request should
have no impact on airside operations of the Winchester Regional Airport.
Frederick County Attorney: Please see attached letter dated February 13, 2009 from Roderick B.
Williams, County Attorney.
Planning Department: Please see attached Memo dated February 18, 2009 from Michael T. Ruddy.
AICP, Deputy Planning Director.
Planning Zoning:
1) Site History
The property was included in the 2006 update to the Round Hill Land Use Plan which expanded
the Sewer and Water Service Area to include these and other properties and provided for an
improved land use plan for the Round Hill Community. This was approved by the Board of
Supervisors on November 2007.
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2) Comprehensive Policy Plan
The Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan is an official public document that serves as
the community's guide for making decisions regarding development, preservation, public
facilities and other key components of community life. The primary goal of this plan is to
protect and improve the living environment within Frederick County. It is in essence a
composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County.
[Comprehensive Policy Plan, p. 1 -1]
Land Use
The 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan and the Round Hill Land Use Plan provide guidance on
the future development of the property. The property is located within the SWSA. The
proposed commercial and medical support land uses are supported by the Comprehensive Plan.
The adopted Round Hill Land Use Plan has been included with this agenda package for your
information.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that as land is developed over time and
infrastructure extended, that consideration be given to how this development might further the
long range goal of providing sewer to the core area of the community. Through coordination
with the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the proposed infrastructure should be
sufficiently sized to meet the needs of the Round Hill Land Use Plan and the infrastructure
should be ultimately accessible to other properties within the area.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan encourages a variety of design principles for the Route 50
corridor (see Design Principles for the Round Hill Route 50 Corridor). These design elements
should be recognized as being applicable to the B2 commercial property along Route 50 and
have been generally addressed in the proffer statement. The only element that could be
addressed to a greater extent is the placement of buildings close to Route 50 with landscaped
parking lots in the rear. Building location and site layout and design elements have not been
addressed in this application.
Recently, several rezoning applications, including the WWW and Botanical Square rezoning
requests, have addressed the above design principles in some form. This rezoning application
generally addresses the design principles of the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan identifies this area for a large campus style development. The
campus style development should provide for boulevard street designs, street tree designs,
bicycle and pedestrian paths, and connectivity between development and common green space
gathering areas. To that end, the application generally addresses the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
However, a greater amount of consideration could be provided to the coordinated design and
layout of the commercial portion of this project, in particular, with the building location and site
layout and design elements. The application should clearly demonstrate how it will achieve a
campus style development. Presently, this has not been identified clearly.
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The application provides for street trees along the major thoroughfares within the project, the
ten foot multiuse trail extended along the length of Spinning Wheel Lane and internal to the
project, and the U4D typical section for a portion of the collector road. The U4D typical section
should be extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a
landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road
section. This ultimate design should be reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of
this road that may be implemented east of the intersection of Spinning Wheel and Silver Lake.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that a new park be included with the development
of this area. Such a park should be a passive recreational facility with trails, benches, and
outdoor eating areas. It is recommended that an area larger than that currently shown on the
GDP is provided in order to be consistent with the area shown in the Round Hill Land Use
Plan. The area shown in the Round Hill Plan is generally consistent with the area of
environmental features that runs through the central portion of the property. It is important
to protect the areas of environmental features identified in the impact analysis and provide
for a greater area for the park. The GDP could be modified accordingly. The area immediately
north east of the intersection of Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake Road extended that
contains the existing pond and associated wetlands should also be incorporated into this park
area or alternately incorporated into preserved areas of open space within the CCRC and future
B2.
Transportation
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends regional transportation improvements along the
Northwestern Pike corridor, as well as on the north side of this corridor that traverse the subject
site. The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends travel lane and signalization needs associated
with development in the study area. This application generally addresses these improvements in
a positive manner.
A new major collector road, Spinning Wheel Lane is identified through the center of this project
providing connectivity between Route 50 and area of commercial development to the east of
this property. This new road should be an urban four lane divided section with the use of
landscape medians throughout its entirety. This application provides for the U4D typical
section, but only for the portion of the collector road from Route 50 back to the internal
intersection with Silver Lake Drive. The U4D typical section should be extended along the
entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a landscaped median. The Round Hill
Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road section. This ultimate design should be
reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of this road
The Round Hill Land Use Plan also recognizes the need to ultimately extend the intemal road
network to provide for a connection to Poorhouse Road The application recognizes this
connection by providing for two alternate locations for this road connection internal to the
Silver Lake property. Of the two alternatives for the potential realignment of Poorhouse Road,
Option 1 would be the most preferable. No off -site improvements have been provided to make
this connection.
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The application provides for bike and pedestrian connectivity throughout the project and along
the projects frontage with Route 50. Pedestrian accommodations have been made at the major
intersections. Interparcel connectivity has been provided on each commercial lot within the B2
section as development occurs. Each of these elements addresses other transportation
components of the Round Hill Land Use Plan. It is recommended that key sections of the trail
network should be completed for the benefit of the initial occupants of the project, the proffered
CCRC. To that end, the portion of the trail internal to the passive open space should be
advanced if possible.
Site Access and design.
The Generalized Development Plan provided for this project depicts the location of the internal
road systems serving this project. Spinning Wheel Lane serves as the properties major collector
road, intersecting with Route 50, and connecting to the existing road system to the rear of the
development containing Wal Mart. Silver Lake Drive provides an additional connection to
Route 50, intersects with Spinning Wheel Lane and ultimately may provide a connection with
Poorhouse Road. An additional internal street provides access to the western commercial
portion of the property.
2) Site Suitability/Environment
This property contains a significant amount of Green Infrastructure features including; 30.67
acres of floodplain, identified areas of wetlands, small areas of steep slopes, rock outcroppings,
and areas of mature woodlands. Such features could and should be incorporated into the project
to a greater extent than is presently provided, at a minimum to address the area identified in the
Round Hill Land Use Plan which would provide for a greater area of protected passive open
space. It is recommended that a commitment is made to preserving areas containing such
features, particularly in those locations that are outside of any areas of anticipated land
disturbance and in areas that exceed the required distance buffer locations. It is recognized that
the County's development standards provide protection to such features. I- Iowever, the
Generalized Development Plan could be used to incorporate these features into the design of the
project to a greater extent.
The proffer statement commits to preserving mature woodlands in areas where buffers are
required during the MDP approval process. However, in other areas it is preferable to
incorporate such features as simply as possible into design of GDP where appropriate. This
would appear to be achievable in the area of proposed MS zoning where several of the
significant rock outcroppings and larger areas of mature woodlands around the properties
perimeter are located.
The property contains the ruins of a house that would appear to be historic in nature. While this
structure is not contained within the Rural Landmarks Survey, it is recommended that the
historic house is addressed in some manner by this application and certainly prior to any
development or land disturbance on the site. This item has not been addressed at this time.
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3) Potential Impacts
A. Transportation
Please recognize that this project proposes developing an area of MS Medical Support District
and an area of B2 Business General District. The MS area is proffered to specifically be a
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) with a maximum density of eight units per
acre. This would potentially yield 1,048 residential units. The B2 district does not proffer any
limitation on the amount of commercial development that could occur. Therefore, the
potential impacts associated with the commercial development should be recognized.
With regards to transportation, the TIA projects the build -out of this project within four phases.
However, there is no limitation on the amount of development beyond the fourth phase. This
potentially may allow a significantly larger amount of development than has been evaluated in
the TIA. This comment is also applicable to other components of the rezoning where the
potential would exist for a greater amount of development than has actually been modeled. The
Applicant has provided an approach that addresses the potential of additional transportation
impacts to the satisfaction of the County's Transportation Planner and VDOT.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was prepared for the Silver Lake, LLC application dated
November 25, 2008. The TIA assumes the total build -out of the Continuing Care Retirement
Community (CCRC); 583,050 square feet of commercial retail; and 494,600 square feet of
office land use that is developed over a four -phase study. The 'HA studies turning movements
and capacities at five intersections along the Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 West) corridor,
as well as the northbound and southbound on and off ramps at the Route 37 interchange.
The Applicant's transportation program is based upon this four phased approach to addressing
the transportation impacts associated with this project. In general, the approach of the TIA is
summarized as follows.
Phase 1
The development of 570 units within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial retail
Improvements include new traffic signalization at the intersection of Northwestern Pike and
Poor House Road, new traffic signalization and tuna lane improvements at the intersection of
Northwestern Pike and Spinning Wheel Lane, and improvements to the Route 37 southbound off
ramp to establish a free flow right turn condition onto Northwestern Pike.
Phase 2
Increases development to account for an additional 170,000 square feet of commercial retail and
105,000 square feet of office land use.
Improvements include new signalization and turn lane improvements al the intersection of
Northwestern Pike and Silver Lake Road, the development ofa two -lane east -west road system
that connects Spinning Wheel Lane to Retail Boulevard, improvements lo the Route 37
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northbound off ramp to provide for a second right turn lane, and the development ofa third
westbound travel lane on Northwestern Pike under the Route 37 bridge structure.
Phase 3
Increases development to account for an additional 140,000 square feet of commercial retail and
245,000 square feet of office land use.
Improvements include the provision ofa second right turn lane on Spinning Wheel Lane at the
intersection of Northwestern Pike, and the extension of the east -west road system to connect
with Poor House Road (Route 654). Please recognize that the connection over to Poor House
Road via option 1 is not provided for with this application. Option 2 would be implemented if
land has not been made available to implement Option 1.
Phase 4
Includes the complete build -out of the CCRC and the complete build -out of the commercial and
office center, accounting for an additional 93,050 square feet of commercial retail and 144,600
square feet of office land use.
Improvements include the provision ofa second left turn lane on Silver Lake Road at the
intersection of Northwestern Pike, the provision of a second lefi turn lane on Botanical
Boulevard at the intersection of Northwestern Pike, the development ofa third westbound travel
lane on Northwestern Pike between Silver Lake Road and Poor House Road, and the
development ofa third eastbound travel lane on Northwestern Pike from Retail Boulevard
through the Route 37 overpass bridge.
Beyond Phase 4
In the event that the Applicant would develop commercial and /or office land uses that exceed
the maximum square feet or total trip generation specified in the transportation program, the
Applicant has proffered that a new TIA shall be prepared and any necessary transportation
improvements will be implemented as a condition of site plan approval.
It is recognized that a significant amount of transportation infrastructure is being addressed with
this application. However, it should be noted that the TIA concludes that several locations
would function at a level of service D or better, and level of service F at the Route 50
intersection with Route 37 northbound. This occurs during the later phases of this project and is
with the improvements in place. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to achieve a level of service C
or better on impacted roads and intersections.
As identified previously, Spinning Wheel Lane is identified as an urban four lane divided
section with the use of landscape medians throughout its entirety. This application provides for
the U4D typical section, but only for the portion of the collector road from Route 50 back to the
internal intersection with Silver Lake Drive. The U4D typical section should be extended along
the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use ofa landscaped median. The Round
Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road section. This ultimate design should be
reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of this road.
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B. Water Sewer
The proposed build -out of the 370 acre property is estimated to add 259,014 gallons per day to
the public sewage conveyance system. In addition, it is estimated to require 370,020 GPD of
public water service for the commercial, office and CCRC land uses. The FCSA water
transmission system provides water service to this area of the community via the Stephens City
quarry system from the James H. Diehl Water Filtration Plant and the Clearbrook quarry system
from the North Water Filtration Plant. The development of land uses in the first phase will
direct effluent to the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility (OWRF) through the existing pump
station and sewer force main system
Water and sewer lines would need to be sized to ultimately include residential land in the
community center core area. The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that as land is
developed over time and infrastructure extended, that consideration be given to how this
development might further the long range goal of providing sewer to the core area of the
community. Coordination with the Frederick County Sanitation Authority is occurring to ensure
that the proposed infrastructure is sized sufficiently to meet the needs of the Round Hill Land
Use Plan and that the infrastructure will be ultimately accessible to other properties within the
area.
C. Community Facilities
The development of this site will have an impact on community facilities and services.
However, it is recognized that commercial uses generally provide a positive impact on
community facilities through the additional generation of tax revenue. Ultimately, the
commercial component of this project will generate tax revenue for the County. As presented,
this application does not provide any commitment as to the timing or phasing of the commercial
land uses. Therefore, the County has typically sought to address such an approach and the
impacts of any residential land uses consistent with the impacts Development Impact Model
(DIM).
Due to the aged nature of the proffered CCRC residential use, the school component of the DIM
should not be a consideration. However, the impacts to the other components of the DIM should
be addressed in some manner. The recreational and leisure requirements that may be required
by ordinance or may be provided with the development of the CCRC would not typically negate
the need to address the impacts identified by the DIM.
Fire and Rescue
This application's significant effort to address the fire and rescue community facility impacts is
duly recognized and appreciated.
This application provides for land dedicated to Frederick County for the development of a new
fire and rescue station and support facilities serving the Round Hill Community. The
Applicant's proffer calls for the dedication of land fronting on Silver Lake Road that is located
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near the intersection of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 west), which is a minimum of three
acres and a maximum of four acres in size. Additionally, the Applicant has proffered to provide
a monetary contribution to Frederick County in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the
development of a new fire and rescue station providing service to the Round 1 -fill Community,
to develop the necessary access and infrastructure to the new facility if it is located on the
project site, and to design proffered traffic signalization with preemption technology. Should
the new fire and rescue station providing service to the Round Hill Community be developed at
another location, the Applicant has proffered to provide an additional $100,000.00 for the
development of this facility.
1) Proffer Statement Dated November 25, 2008; revised March 2, 2009 (Please note that the
final Proffer Statement is dated March 30, 2009 and is included in your package)
The Proffer Statement for this Application is very detailed. The following is a summary of some
of the key components of the proffer statement with those items that need to be addressed
identified.
A) Generalized Development Plan
A Generalized Development Plan has been proffered which identities the general
location of the MS and B2 zoning districts, the general location of the primary public
street systems and access to Route 50, the general location of the proposed fire and
rescue station, the general location of the passive open space area, the 50' landscape
buffer adjacent to Route 50, the trail system, and the phasing of the transportation
program. The GDP consists of three sheets, with pages 2 and 3 providing additional
detail on improvements to intersections within Route 50.
B) Land Use
The Applicant has specifically proffered a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement
Community) with a maximum density of eight units per acre for the portion of the
property to be zoned MS. This would potentially yield 1048 residential units. The B2
district does not proffer any limitation on the amount of commercial development that
could occur. Several B2 uses have been prohibited by proffer.
Areas of mature woodlands are proffered to be preserved in those areas where buffers
would be required. A linear area of passive open space has been provided central to the
project. A 50 foot landscaped buffer area has been provided along Route 50.
Landscaping in the form of street trees has been provided along the main thoroughfares
of the property, Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake Road. Additional evergreen
landscaping is to be provided adjacent to required buffer areas adjacent to residentially
used RA land. It is important to protect areas of environmental features identified in
the impact analysis and provide for a greater area for the park. It is recommended
that an area larger than that currently shown on the GDP is provided in order to be
consistent wills the area shown in the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
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An architectural review board responsible for ensuring certain site development and
building design standards has been proffered.
C) Transportation
The application limits entrances to the CCRC to two, limits full service commercial
entrances onto Route 50 and Poorhouse Road (no commercial entrances are permitted
on Poorhouse Road), and has ensured inter parcel connectors between all adjoining
commercial and office land uses.
The Application provides for a bike and pedestrian facility that is 10 feet in width
throughout the project as identified on the GDP. The phased development of this facility
is described in detail.
The Applicant has proffered a four phase approach to the transportation improvements
provided with the development of this project as follows:
Phase 1
The development of 570 units within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial
retai I.
Phase 2
Increases development to account for an additional 170,000 square feet of commercial
retail and 105,000 square feet of office land use.
Phase 3
Increases development to account for an additional 140,000 square feet of commercial
retail and 245,000 square feet of office land use.
Phase 4
Includes the complete build -out of the CCRC and the complete build -out of the
commercial and office center, accounting for an additional 93,050 square feet of
commercial retail and 144,600 square feet of office land use.
Improvements associated with the above phasing include; all necessary right of way
dedications, signalization improvements at each new intersection fronting on Route 50
and at Poorhouse Road including pedestrian accommodations, improvements within the
Route 50 right of way including additional lane improvements, the construction of
Spinning Wheel Lane initially as a four lane divided section from Route 50 to the future
roundabout and as an undivided section through the remainder of the property. the
construction of Silver Lake Road throughout the property initially as a two lane section
with an ultimate four lane facility, improvements within the Route 37 interchange with
Route 50, and the ability to utilize any funding consistent with these Route 37
interchange improvements by Frederick County for matching funds for qualifying
transportation improvement programs or grants. The U9D typical section should be
extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a
landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate
road section.
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Community Facilities
The Applicant has proffered the dedication of land to Frederick County for the
development of a new fire and rescue facility serving the Round Hill Community.
Please note that this proffered dedication of a fire and rescue site has a five year
sunset clause attached to it. Frederick County typically does not prefer sunset clauses
attached to proffered commitments.
The offer calls for the dedication of land fronting on Silver Lake Road that is located
near the intersection of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 west), which is a minimum of
three acres and a maximum of four acres in size. Additionally, the Applicant has
proffered to provide a monetary contribution to Frederick County in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 for the development of a new fire and rescue station providing service to
the Round Hill Community, to develop the necessary access and infrastructure to the
new facility if it is located on the project site, and to design proffered traffic
signalization with preemption technology. Should the new fire and rescue station
providing service to the Round Hill Community be developed at another location, the
Applicant has proffered to provide an additional $100,000.00 for the development of
this facility.
The Applicant has not proffered any monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the
potential impact ofate residential units on the following community facilities; Parks
and Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and General Government.
The projections of the Development Impact Model (DIM) recognize residential projects
that would typically generate some form of tax revenue for the County through the
payment of real estate taxes. Alternative approaches to this may model have an impact
on the projections of the DIM and the financial impacts of future residential units.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 03 /18/09 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
This application to rezone five parcels totaling 370.02 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the
MS (Medical Support) District) and the B2 (Business General) District with proffers for a Continuing
Care Retirement Community and commercial land uses is generally consistent with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan, and the Round Hill Land Use Plan. The following items should be addressed to the
satisfaction of the Planning Commission prior to making a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors. In addition, many of the impacts associated with this request appear to have been
adequately mitigated by the Applicant, subject to addressing those items noted in the evaluation of the
proffer statement.
The application should demonstrate how it will achieve a campus style development as
envisioned by the Round Hill Land Use Plan. Presently, this does not appear to be fully or
clearly achieved
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It is important to protect the areas of environmental features identified in the impact analysis
and provide for a greater area for the park. It is recommended that an area larger than that
currently shown on the GDP is provided in order to be consistent with the area shown in the
Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The U4D typical section should be extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane
with the use of a landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this
ultimate road section.
The B2 district does not proffer any limitation on the amount of commercial development
that could occur. Therefore, the potential impacts associated with the commercial
development beyond that evaluated should be carefully considered.
The Applicant has not proffered any monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the
potential impact of the residential units on the following community facilities; Parks and
Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and General Govermnent.
PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND ACTION OF THE 03/18/09 MEETING:
Mr. Evan W. Wyatt, with Greenway Engineering, representing the Silver Lake rezoning request which
included the Silver Lake commercial rezoning and the National Lutheran Home Medical Support
District rezoning, addressed the staffs outstanding issues, as follows: Regarding efforts to achieve a
campus style development, Mr. Wyatt said the applicant is proffering street trees along all major
roads; an existing mature woodland area will be preserved along Spinning Wheel Lane; and the bases
on monument signs will be consistently designed providing a subtle, but visually recognizable structure
throughout the project. He said major intersections on Route 50 will have crosswalks, pedestrian
activation on traffic signals, underground utilities, and proffered interparcel connectivity for the
commercial uses. In addition, the 50 -foot landscaped strip along Route 50 and Spinning Wheel Lane
will contain ornamental shrubs, street trees, and a hiker /biker trail along the entire frontage of the
property.
Regarding the recommendation to provide a greater area for the park and protect environmental
features, Mr. Wyatt said the green area was originally envisioned to be a county -owned public park;
however, the Parks Recreation Board decided against taking the land and it reverted back to a passive
open space area. He said this passive open space area is not a public park, although it has been
equipped with amenities such as trails that link to Route 50, as well as the main parallel road to Route
50, Spinning Wheel Lane. Additional areas of woodland preservation will be provided with the MDP.
Regarding efforts to extend the U4D typical section along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane
with the use of a landscaped median, Mr. Wyatt said the applicant is providing a landscaped raised
median section from Route 50 back to the traffic circle; it transitions out of the traffic circle with some
raised median and then continues as an urban section with four lanes, but does not have a raised grass
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median. He said the road improvement plan designed to tie into the retail is not a raised median, but a
four -lane divided highway; he believed this design was consistent with what is perceived to be a
campus -style development. It is recognized that this design is not consistent with what is called for in
the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
Addressing potential impacts associated with commercial development beyond that evaluated, Mr.
Wyatt explained the use of color coding for the various road segments and how it related to the project's
phases of development. He said the color coding demonstrates phasing improvements, with lighter
green to darker green in sequential order, and until every improvement associated with each phase is
provided, the applicant is capped at a certain square footage of commercial along the way. For
example, if the applicant has an opportunity to develop more than 180,000 square feet of retail use
designated for Phase I, the applicant would have to install all the improvements not only in the areas of
very light green, but the next shade of green as well.
Mr. Wyatt noted that although additional monetary contributions were not offered by the applicant
for community facilities other than fire and rescue, Mr. Wyatt noted they have been working closely
with the Sanitation Authority and this project addresses the goals of the Comprehensive Policy Plan by
contributing to the expansion of services further up the corridor towards the community center, as
follows: 12 -inch water and sewer lines will be installed to satisfy future growth in the area, although
the applicant's needs on site require only eight -inch water and sewer lines; the applicant will install a
one million gallon tank as opposed to a 600,000 gallon water tank projected to be sufficient solely for
the project's needs; and easements will be provided at no cost along the applicant's commercial
properties within the SWSA for connectivity by adjacent properties. The water and sewer
improvements will not be done right away, but will occur as development proceeds. In addition, Mr.
Wyatt commented that the County's Fiscal Impact Model indicated a 32.28 million dollar positive
impact to the County with the projected commercial uses and the independent living units associated
with the CCRC will pay real estate taxes, providing another revenue source to the County.
During the citizen comment portion of the hearing, the chairman recognized approximately six to ten
fire and rescue personnel in attendance. Speaking on behalf of the Round Hill Community Fire and
Rescue Company, one representative expressed concerns about the lack of specificity in the language of
the applicant's proffer designating the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company as the
recipient of the monetary contribution and the acreage. He said the proffers are intended for the impacts
to the first due company in the area; however, the proffer language simply refers to the County of
Frederick for the Round Hill Community as the recipient of the monetary contribution and acreage. The
Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company Chief voiced a concern about the impacts of
additional traffic on response times for fire and rescue vehicles traveling along Route 50. He suggested
pre emption devices on all the traffic signals installed along Route 50.
Three other citizens spoke; one citizen had concerns about the impact of additional traffic and one
expressed concern that the residents had not been properly notified of the pending public hearing. The
third citizen, an adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the project; he believed the National
Lutheran Home would bring an enhancement to the Route 50 corridor and to the Round Hill
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community. He also thought the National Lutheran Home would encourage other good development on
the remainder of the project.
Commission members had positive comments about the proposal and commended the applicant and
Greenway Engineering for a well planned and well thought -out project. Commissioners thought this
was a good project for Frederick County and they believed the National Lutheran Home component was
a much needed asset to the community. Commission members said they would like to see a
commitment made by the Board that the funds will stay within the Round Hill Community and that the
fire and rescue station will benefit from those funds. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the rezoning with the proffers submitted by the applicant. (Note:
Commissioner Kriz was absent from the meeting.)
STAFF UPDATE FOR THE 04/22/09 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING:
A revised Proffer Statement, Dated March 30. 2009, was provided by the Applicant following the
Planning Commission's recommendation which addresses several minor comments that were offered by
the Planning Commission, John Bishop, and the County Attorney.
The revised Proffer Statement is in an acceptable legal form. The items previously identified in the staff
report remain a consideration. However, the Planning Commission's positive recommendation was
based upon a thorough review and evaluation of the request including the issues identified in the staff
report.
This application to rezone 370.02 acres to the MS (Medical Support) District and the 132 (Business
General) District with proffers for a Continuing Care Retirement Community and commercial land uses
is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Policy Plan, and the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
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Staff Report for the Planning Commission
Prepared: March 2, 2009
Staff Contact: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP, Deputy Planning Director
John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director Transportation
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission: 03/18/09 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 04/08/09 Pending
PROPOSAL: To rezone 238.96 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business)
District and 131.06 acres from RA to MS (Medical Support) District, with proffers, for Commercial and
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Uses. Total of 370.02 acres
LOCATION: The properties are located on the north side of Northwestern Pike (Route 50 West),
west of Retail Boulevard and east of Poor House Road (Route 654).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 03/18/09 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING:
This application to rezone five parcels totaling 370.02 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the
MS (Medical Support) District) and the B2 (Business General) District with proffers for a Continuing
Care Retirement Community and commercial land uses is generally consistent with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan, and the Round Hill Land Use Plan. The following items should be addressed to the
satisfaction of the Planning Commission prior to making a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors. In addition, many of the impacts associated with this request appear to have been
adequately mitigated by the Applicant, subject to addressing those items noted in the evaluation of the
proffer statement.
The application should demonstrate how it will achieve a campus style development as
envisioned by the Round Hill Land Use Plan. Presently, this does not appear to be filly or
clearly achieved.
It is important to protect the areas of environmental features identified in the impact analysis
and provide for a greater area for the park. It is recommended that an area larger than that
currently shown on the GDP is provided in order to be consistent with the area shown in the
Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The U4D typical section should be extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane
with the use of a landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this
ultimate road section.
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The B2 district does not proffer any limitation on the amount of commercial development
that could occur. Therefore, the potential impacts associated with the commercial
development beyond that evaluated should be carefully considered.
The Applicant has not proffered any monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the
potential impact of the residential units on the following community facilities; Parks and
Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and General Government.
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This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on this
application. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved issues
concerning this application are noted by staff where relevant throughout this staff report.
PROPOSAL: To rezone 238.96 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business)
District and 131.06 acres from RA to MS (Medical Support) District, with proffers, for Commercial and
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Uses. Total of 370.02 acres
LOCATION: The properties are located on the north side ofNorthwestern Pike (Route 50West), west
of Retail Boulevard and east of Poor House Road (Route 654).
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 52 -A -C, 52 -A -50, 52- A -50A, 52 -A -52 and 52 -A -63.
PROPERTY ZONING: RA (Rural Areas) District
PRESENT USE: Residential, Vacant, Agricultural
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING PRESENT USE:
North:
South:
East:
West:
RA (Rural Areas)
RA (Rural Areas)
B2 (Business General)
B2 (Business General)
RA (Rural Areas)
Use:
Use:
Use:
Use:
Agricultural
ResidentialNacant
Commercial
Commercial
Residential /Agricultural
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REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Virginia Dept. of Transportation: The documentation within the application to rezone this property
appears to have significant measurable impact on Route 50. This route is the VDOT roadway which
has been considered as the access to the property. VDOT is satisfied that the revised transportation
proffers offered in the Silver Lake Property, LLC Rezoning Application dated February 19, 2009
address transportation concerns associated with this request. Before development, this office will
require a complete set of construction plan detailing entrance designs, drainage features, and traffic flow
data from the I.T.E. Trip Generation Manual, Seventh Edition for review. VDOT reserves the right to
comment on all right -of -way needs, including right -of -way dedications, traffic signalization and off -site
roadway improvements and drainage. Any work performed on the State's right -of -way must be covered
under a land use permit. The permit is issued by this office and requires an inspection fee and surety
bond coverage.
Fire Marshal: Plan approval recommended.
Round Hill Fire and Rescue Co.: I would like to go on record by stating that the proffer, while very
generous, may or may not meet the needs of the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company as
written. The company may wish to pass on the offer of the parcel of land offered due to the added
expense in relocating our entire operation from its present site. The company presently owns 7+ acres
at their present site, which we feel would be adequate room for building a new fire and rescue facility
while allowing us time to complete the building in its entirety. Due to the proposed expense of the new
facility, we have considered building in stages, which would allow us the flexibility to utilize the
existing facility for fund raising until funds are available for completing the new facility. Our fund
raising currently provides us in excess of $100,000 annually and is very important to the operation of
the department and one that we cannot do without or facility in which to do it in. There is language in
the proffer statement that we would like to make comment to which I have added in the following:
a. Control of the proposed signaling at the intersection of Northwestern Pike and Silver Lake Road by
means of the Opticon System along with all associated equipment installation and maintenance cost is
borne at the developer and /or Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). b. That as proposed, the
traffic control signal being installed at Poor House Road and Northwestern Pike not be removed after
the relocation of Poor House Road to allow us quicker and safer access to Northwestern Pike and points
north and west. c. Should the company opt to accept the proposed land for new fire station, it is deeded
to the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company, whether done through Frederick County or
the Fire Company and its agents and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for its use only as a Fire
Station and any ancillary structures. d. If the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue Company decide
to accept the land offer, we shall make all attempts, within reason and cost restraints to meet the
covenants for the CCRC or the MS District portion of the development and would work with the
developer to make the station design meet the intent of the development. e. All monetary contributions
made to the County of Frederick are earmarked for the Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue
Company and made available when construction of the new fire station starts, regardless of location.
11 The developer shall provide sewer and water to the proposed land proffer prior to completion of a
new fire station. All roadways that access Northwestern Pike be made completely accessible prior to
starting any construction on a new fire and rescue facility. g. The developer assists or complete all site
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Sanitation Authority: No comment.
Service Authority: No comment.
Health Department: No Comments.
preparation to sub grade requirements for a new fire and rescue facility due to hidden and unforeseeable
cost associated which the company may not be able to bear the burden of cost.
Public Works Department: 1. Refer to the discussion of the Suitability of the Site, Page 3. The
discussion should be expanded to include a paragraph describing the site topography and existing
structures. The site description should also include a reference to the existing wastewater pond located
close to the northern property boundary and its potential impact on the site development. 2. Refer to
Soil Types, Page 4. The discussion of the soil types should be expanded to include a detailed discussion
of the karst limestone geology which underlies the entire site. The existence of the limestone as rock
crops and potential voids will have a significant impact on site development as well as the design of
environmental features such as stormwater management facilities. We strongly recommend that a
detailed geotechnical study be performed prior to the submittal of the master development plan so that
the karst features including rock outcrops, solution channels and sinkholes can be accurately located.
The design of BMP facilities should reflect recommendations resulting from this study. 3. Refer to the
paragraph titled Sewage Conveyance and Treatment, Page 7. The analysis of the projected sewage
flows indicates a maximum flow of 259,014 gallons per day at project build out. However, the
discussion indicates that there is only sufficient capacity to serve the CCRC and commercial land uses
identified in the Phase 1 portion of the traffic impact analysis which limits development to 570 units
within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial retail. Explain this potential conflict by
indicating how the additional development described in Phases 2, 3 and 4 will be served by the
sanitation authority. 4. Refer to Water Supply, Page 8. A similar conflict exists for the water supply as
previously described for the sewage system. The discussion indicates sufficient water capacity exists
for the Phase 1 development only. However, the estimated maximum demand is calculated for the
entire project. No reference is made to the sanitation authority's ability to meet this demand at build
out. 5. Refer to Drainage, Page 9. As previously described in Comment #2, the site is completely
underlain by a relatively pervious limestone formation. The development of the site will face many
challenges in an attempt to balance increased runoffs and a decrease in infiltration. The design of BMP
facilities may require the installation of impervious liners to prevent the infiltration of nutrients and /or
pollutants directly into the underlying groundwater system. The concentration of runoff may also cause
solutioning and the creation of sinkholes within the site. These issues need to be carefully considered in
the location and design of stormwater management systems.
Department of Inspections: Existing structures require an asbestos inspection and demolition permit
prior to removal. A permit for asbestos removal is also required prior to demolition activity and if
asbestos is discovered. Comments shall be made at site plan/subdivision plan submittal.
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Historic Resources Advisory Board: The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley,
published by the National Park Service, identifies the Silver Lake, LLC Property as being located within
the study area of the Second Battle of Winchester and is located adjacent to the core Battlefield area. In
addition, the Rural Landmarks Survey Report for Frederick County, Virginia, identifies four structures
listed as potentially significant within the immediate area of the subject site. The sites that are listed in
the survey are: Hodgson House 034 -93), Walnut Grove #34 -98), Aspen Shade #34 -85), Abner
Hodgson House #34 -94). After reviewing this information and the applicant's materials and proposals,
the Historic Resources Advisory Board voted unanimously to support the Silver Lake Rezoning
Application, provided that the applicant includes the tree save area designation in the proffered
generalized development plan. It was the HRAB's opinion that the tree save area around the property's
perimeter would provide appropriate visual protection for both the battlefield area and the historic sites
nearby the proposed rezoning site.
Department of Parks Recreation: The applicant has proposed to proffer a ten acre site, which
includes a pond, wetlands and flood plain areas for park land. Although the language of the
Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment #05 -06 Round Hill Center refers to a "new ;ark in the area of
the large pond the usable acreage proffered is not consistent with the Parks and Recreation
Department's Comprehensive Plan. However, the applicant may want to consider expanding the
proposed ten acre park area to include the entire drainage corridor which, after further review, may offer
linear park features to include environmental areas and passive public recreational opportunities with
trails in this planned commercial and retirement community. The Parks and Recreation Department is
recommending the applicant provide pedestrian /bicycle facilities as part of a main transportation
network. In addition, pedestrian/bicycle facilities should provide connectivity to the commercial areas
in the proposed B2 District, to the east as well as along Route 50 which would be consistent with the
MPO Bike /Pedestrian Trail Plan. The applicant should provide recreational amenities in the Continuing
Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for those residents.
Winchester Regional Airport: The proposed rezoning request lies outside of the Part 77 close in
surfaces of the Winchester Regional Airport, therefore, proposed uses under the rezoning request should
have no impact on airside operations of the Winchester Regional Airport.
Frederick County Attorney: Please see attached letter dated February 13, 2009 from Roderick B.
Williams, County Attorney.
Planning Department: Please see attached Memo dated February 18, 2009 from Michael T. Ruddy,
AICP, Deputy Planning Director.
Planning Zoning:
1) Site History
The property was included in the 2006 update to the Round Hill Land Use Plan which expanded
the Sewer and Water Service Area to include these and other properties and provided for an
improved land use plan for the Round Hill Community. This was approved by the Board of
Supervisors on November 2007.
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2) Comprehensive Policy Plan
The Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan is an official public document that serves as
the community's guide for making decisions regarding development, preservation, public
facilities and other key components of community life. The primary goal of this plan is to
protect and improve the living environment within Frederick County. It is in essence a
composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County.
[Comprehensive Policy Plan, p. 1 -1]
Land Use
The 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan and the Round Hill Land Use Plan provide guidance on
the future development of the property. The property is located within the SWSA. The
proposed commercial and medical support land uses are supported by the Comprehensive Plan.
The adopted Round Hill Land Use Plan has been included with this agenda package for your
information.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that as land is developed over time and
infrastructure extended, that consideration be given to how this development might further the
long range goal of providing sewer to the core area of the community. Through coordination
with the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the proposed infrastructure should be
sufficiently sized to meet the needs of the Round Hill Land Use Plan and the infrastructure
should be ultimately accessible to other properties within the area.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan encourages a variety of design principles for the Route 50
corridor (see Design Principles for the Round Hill Route 50 Corridor). These design elements
should be recognized as being applicable to the B2 commercial property along Route 50 and
have been generally addressed in the proffer statement. The only element that could be
addressed to a greater extent is the placement of buildings close to Route 50 with landscaped
parking lots in the rear. Building location and site layout and design elements have not been
addressed in this application.
Recently, several rezoning applications, including the WWW and Botanical Square rezoning
requests, have addressed the above design principles in some form. This rezoning application
generally addresses the design principles of the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan identifies this area for a large campus style development. The
campus style development should provide for boulevard street designs, street tree designs,
bicycle and pedestrian paths, and connectivity between development and common green space
gathering areas. To that end, the application generally addresses the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
However, a greater amount of consideration could be provided to the coordinated design and
layout of the commercial portion of this project, in particular, with the building location and site
layout and design elements. The application should clearly demonstrate how it will achieve a
campus style development. Presently, this has not been identified clearly.
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The application provides for street trees along the major thoroughfares within the project, the
ten foot multiuse trail extended along the length of Spinning Wheel Lane and internal to the
project, and the U4D typical section for a portion of the collector road. The U4D typical section
should be extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a
landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road
section. This ultimate design should be reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of
this road that may be implemented east of the intersection of Spinning Wheel and Silver Lake.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that a new park be included with the development
of this area. Such a park should be a passive recreational facility with trails, benches, and
outdoor eating areas. It is recommended that an area larger than that currently shown on the
GDP is provided in order to be consistent with the area shown in the Round Hill Land Use
Plan. The area shown in the Round Hill Plan is generally consistent with the area of
environmental features that runs through the central portion of the property. It is important
to protect the areas of environmental features identified in the impact analysis and provide
for a greater area for the park. The GDP could be modified accordingly. The area immediately
north east of the intersection of Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake Road extended that
contains the existing pond and associated wetlands should also be incorporated into this park
area or alternately incorporated into preserved areas of open space within the CCRC and future
B2.
Transportation
The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends regional transportation improvements along the
Northwestern Pike corridor, as well as on the north side of this corridor that traverse the subject
site. The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends travel lane and signalization needs associated
with development in the study area. This application generally addresses these improvements in
a positive manner.
A new major collector road, Spinning Wheel Lane is identified through the center of this project
providing connectivity between Route 50 and area of commercial development to the east of
this property. This new road should be an urban four lane divided section with the use of
landscape medians throughout its entirety. This application provides for the U4D typical
section, but only for the portion of the collector road from Route 50 back to the internal
intersection with Silver Lake Drive. The U4D typical section should be extended along the
entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a landscaped median. The Round Hill
Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road section. This ultimate design should be
reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of this road.
The Round Hill Land Use Plan also recognizes the need to ultimately extend the internal road
network to provide for a connection to Poorhouse Road The application recognizes this
connection by providing for two alternate locations for this road connection internal to the
Silver Lake property. Of the two alternatives for the potential realignment of Poorhouse Road,
Option 1 would be the most preferable. No off -site improvements have been provided to make
this connection.
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The application provides for bike and pedestrian connectivity throughout the project and along
the projects frontage with Route 50. Pedestrian accommodations have been made at the major
intersections. Interparcel connectivity has been provided on each commercial lot within the B2
section as development occurs. Each of these elements addresses other transportation
components of the Round Hill Land Use Plan. It is recommended that key sections of the trail
network should be completed for the benefit of the initial occupants of the project, the proffered
CCRC. To that end, the portion of the trail internal to the passive open space should be
advanced if possible.
Site Access and design.
The Generalized Development Plan provided for this project depicts the location of the internal
road systems serving this project. Spinning Wheel Lane serves as the properties major collector
road, intersecting with Route 50, and connecting to the existing road system to the rear of the
development containing Wal Mart. Silver Lake Drive provides an additional connection to
Route 50, intersects with Spinning Wheel Lane and ultimately may provide a connection with
Poorhouse Road An additional internal street provides access to the western commercial
portion of the property.
2) Site Suitabilitv /Environment
This property contains a significant amount of Green Infrastructure features including; 30.67
acres of floodplain, identified areas of wetlands, small areas of steep slopes, rock outcroppings,
and areas of mature woodlands. Such features could and should be incorporated into the project
to a greater extent than is presently provided, at a minimum to address the area identified in the
Round Hill Land Use Plan which would provide for a greater area of protected passive open
space. It is recommended that a commitment is made to preserving areas containing such
features, particularly in those locations that are outside of any areas of anticipated land
disturbance and in areas that exceed the required distance buffer locations. It is recognized that
the County's development standards provide protection to such features. However, the
Generalized Development Plan could be used to incorporate these features into the design of
the project to a greater extent.
The proffer statement commits to preserving mature woodlands in areas where buffers are
required during the MDP approval process. However, in other areas it is preferable to
incorporate such features as simply as possible into design of GDP where appropriate. This
would appear to be achievable in the area of proposed MS zoning where several of the
significant rock outcroppings and larger areas of mature woodlands around the properties
perimeter are located.
The property contains the ruins of a house that would appear to be historic in nature. While this
structure is not contained within the Rural Landmarks Survey, it is recommended that the
historic house is addressed in some manner by this application and certainly prior to any
development or land disturbance on the site. This item has not been addressed at this time.
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3) Potential Impacts
A. Transportation
Please recognize that this project proposes developing an area of MS Medical Support District
and an area of B2 Business General District. The MS area is proffered to specifically be a
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) with a maximum density of eight units per
acre. This would potentially yield 1,048 residential units. The B2 district does not proffer any
limitation on the amount of commercial development that could occur. Therefore, the
potential impacts associated with the commercial development should be recognized.
With regards to transportation, the TIA projects the build -out of this project within four phases.
However, there is no limitation on the amount of development beyond the fourth phase. This
potentially may allow a significantly larger amount of development than has been evaluated in
the TIA. This comment is also applicable to other components of the rezoning where the
potential would exist for a greater amount of development than has actually been modeled. The
Applicant has provided an approach that addresses the potential of additional transportation
impacts to the satisfaction of the County's Transportation Planner and VDOT.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was prepared for the Silver Lake, LLC application dated
November 25, 2008. The TIA assumes the total build -out of the Continuing Care Retirement
Community (CCRC); 583,050 square feet of commercial retail; and 494,600 square feet of
office land use that is developed over a four -phase study. The TIA studies turning movements
and capacities at five intersections along the Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 West) corridor,
as well as the northbound and southbound on and off ramps at the Route 37 interchange.
The Applicant's transportation program is based upon this four phased approach to addressing
the transportation impacts associated with this project. In general, the approach of the TIA is
summarized as follows.
Phase 1
The development of 570 units within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial retail
Improvements include new traffic signalization at the intersection of Northwestern Pike and
Poor House Road, new traffic signalization and turn lane improvements at the intersection of
Northwestern Pike and Spinning Wheel Lane, and improvements to the Route 37 southbound off
ramp to establish a free flow right turn condition onto Northwestern Pike.
Phase 2
Increases development to account for an additional 170,000 square feet of commercial retail and
105,000 square feet of office land use.
Improvements include new signalization and turn lane improvements at the intersection of
Northwestern Pike and Silver Lake Road, the development of a two -lane east -west road system
that connects Spinning Wheel Lane to Retail Boulevard, improvements to the Route 37
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northbound off ramp to provide for a second right turn lane, and the development ofa third
westbound travel lane on Northwestern Pike under the Route 37 bridge structure.
Phase 3
Increases development to account for an additional 140,000 square feet of commercial retail and
245,000 square feet of office land use.
Improvements include the provision ofa second right turn lane on Spinning Wheel Lane at the
intersection of Northwestern Pike, and the extension of the east -west road system to connect
with Poor House Road (Route 654). Please recognize that the connection over to Poor House
Road via option 1 is not provided for with this application. Option 2 would be implemented if
land has not been made available to implement Option 1.
Phase 4
Includes the complete build -out of the CCRC and the complete build -out of the commercial and
office center, accounting for an additional 93,050 square feet of commercial retail and 144,600
square feet of office land use.
Improvements include the provision of a second left turn lane on Silver Lake Road al the
intersection of Northwestern Pike, the provision of a second left turn lane on Botanical
Boulevard at the intersection of Northwestern Pike, the development ofa third westbound travel
lane on Northwestern Pike between Silver Lake Road and Poor House Road, and the
development ofa third eastbound travel lane on Northwestern Pike from Retail Boulevard
through the Route 37 overpass bridge.
Beyond Phase 4
In the event that the Applicant would develop commercial and /or office land uses that exceed
the maximum square feet or total trip generation specified in the transportation program, the
Applicant has proffered that a new "CIA shall be prepared and any necessary transportation
improvements will be implemented as a condition of site plan approval.
It is recognized that a significant amount of transportation infrastructure is being addressed with
this application. However, it should be noted that the TIA concludes that several locations
would function at a level of service D or better, and level of service F at the Route 50
intersection with Route 37 northbound. This occurs during the later phases of this project and is
with the improvements in place. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to achieve a level of service C
or better on impacted roads and intersections.
As identified previously, Spinning Wheel Lane is identified as an urban four lane divided
section with the use of landscape medians throughout its entirety. This application provides for
the U4D typical section, but only for the portion of the collector road from Route 50 back to the
intemal intersection with Silver Lake Drive. The U4D typical section should be extended along
the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use ofa landscaped median. The Round
Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate road section. This ultimate design should be
reflected in any initial designs for a two lane section of this road.
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B. Water Sewer
C. Community Facilities
The proposed build -out of the 370 acre property is estimated to add 259,014 gallons per day to
the public sewage conveyance system. In addition, it is estimated to require 370,020 GPD of
public water service for the commercial, office and CCRC land uses. The FCSA water
transmission system provides water service to this area of the community via the Stephens City
quarry system from the James H. Diehl Water Filtration Plant and the Clearbrook quarry system
from the North Water Filtration Plant. The development of land uses in the first phase will
direct effluent to the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility (OWRF) through the existing pump
station and sewer force main system
Water and sewer lines would need to be sized to ultimately include residential land in the
community center core area. The Round Hill Land Use Plan recommends that as land is
developed over time and infrastructure extended, that consideration be given to how this
development might further the long range goal of providing sewer to the core area of the
community. Coordination with the Frederick County Sanitation Authority is occurring to ensure
that the proposed infrastructure is sized sufficiently to meet the needs of the Round Hill Land
Use Plan and that the infrastructure will be ultimately accessible to other properties within the
area.
The development of this site will have an impact on community facilities and services.
However, it is recognized that commercial uses generally provide a positive impact on
community facilities through the additional generation of tax revenue. Ultimately, the
commercial component of this project will generate tax revenue for the County. As presented,
this application does not provide any commitment as to the timing or phasing of the commercial
land uses. Therefore, the County has typically sought to address such an approach and the
impacts of any residential land uses consistent with the impacts Development Impact Model
(DIM).
Due to the aged nature of the proffered CCRC residential use, the school component of the DIM
should not be a consideration. However, the impacts to the other components of the DIM should
be addressed in some manner. The recreational and leisure requirements that may be required
by ordinance or may be provided with the development of the CCRC would not typically negate
the need to address the impacts identified by the DIM.
Fire and Rescue
This application's significant effort to address the fire and rescue community facility impacts is
duly recognized and appreciated.
This application provides for land dedicated to Frederick County for the development of a new
fire and rescue station and support facilities serving the Round Hill Community. The
Applicant's proffer calls for the dedication of land fronting on Silver Lake Road that is located
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near the intersection of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 west), which is a minimum of three
acres and a maximum of four acres in size. Additionally, the Applicant has proffered to provide
a monetary contribution to Frederick County in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the
development of a new fire and rescue station providing service to the Round Hill Community,
to develop the necessary access and infrastructure to the new facility if it is located on the
project site, and to design proffered traffic signalization with preemption technology. Should
the new fire and rescue station providing service to the Round Hill Community be developed at
another location, the Applicant has proffered to provide an additional $100,000.00 for the
development of this facility.
3) Proffer Statement Dated November 25, 2008; revised March 2, 2009
The Proffer Statement for this Application is very detailed. The following is a summary of some
of the key components of the proffer statement with those items that need to be addressed
identified.
A) Generalized Development Plan
A Generalized Development Plan has been proffered which identifies the general
location of the MS and B2 zoning districts, the general location of the primary public
street systems and access to Route 50, the general location of the proposed fire and
rescue station, the general location of the passive open space area, the 50' landscape
buffer adjacent to Route 50, the trail system, and the phasing of the transportation
program. The GDP consists of three sheets, with pages 2 and 3 providing additional
detail on improvements to intersections within Route 50.
B) Land Use
The Applicant has specifically proffered a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement
Community) with a maximum density of eight units per acre for the portion of the
property to be zoned MS. This would potentially yield 1048 residential units. The B2
district does not proffer any limitation on the amount of commercial development that
could occur. Several B2 uses have been prohibited by proffer.
Areas of mature woodlands are proffered to be preserved in those areas where buffers
would be required. A linear area of passive open space has been provided central to the
project. A 50' landscaped buffer area has been provided along Route 50. Landscaping
in the form of street trees has been provided along the main thoroughfares of the
property, Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake Road. Additional evergreen
landscaping is to be provided adjacent to required buffer areas adjacent to residentially
used RA land. It is important to protect areas of environmental features identified in
the impact analysis and provide for a greater area for the park. It is recommended
that an area larger than that currently shown on the GDP is provided in order to be
consistent with the area shown in the Round Hill Land Use Plan.
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An architectural review board responsible for ensuring certain site development and
building design standards has been proffered.
C) Transportation
The application limits entrances to the CCRC to two, limits full service commercial
entrances onto Route 50 and Poorhouse Road (no commercial entrances are permitted
on Poorhouse Road), and has ensured inter parcel connectors between all adjoining
commercial and office land uses.
The Application provides for a bike and pedestrian facility that is 10 feet in width
throughout the project as identified on the GDP. The phased development of this facility
is described in detail.
The Applicant has proffered a four phase approach to the transportation improvements
provided with the development of this project as follows:
Phase 1
The development of 570 units within the CCRC and 180,000 square feet of commercial
retail.
Phase 2
Increases development to account for an additional 170,000 square feet of commercial
retail and 105,000 square feet of office land use.
Phase 3
Increases development to account for an additional 140,000 square feet of commercial
retail and 245,000 square feet of office land use.
Phase 4
Includes the complete build -out of the CCRC and the complete build -out of the
commercial and office center, accounting for an additional 93,050 square feet of
commercial retail and 144,600 square feet of office land use.
Improvements associated with the above phasing include; all necessary right of way
dedications, signalization improvements at each new intersection fronting on Route 50
and at Poorhouse Road including pedestrian accommodations, improvements within the
Route 50 right of way including additional lane improvements, the construction of
Spinning Wheel Lane initially as a four lane divided section from Route 50 to the future
roundabout and as an undivided section through the remainder of the property, the
construction of Silver Lake Road throughout the property initially as a two lane section
with an ultimate four lane facility, improvements within the Route 37 interchange with
Route 50, and the ability to utilize any funding consistent with these Route 37
interchange improvements by Frederick County for matching funds for qualifying
transportation improvement programs or grants. The U4D typical section should be
extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane with the use of a
landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this ultimate
road section.
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D) Community Facilities
The Applicant has proffered the dedication of land to Frederick County for the
development of a new fire and rescue facility serving the Round Hill Community.
Please note that this proffered dedication of a fire and rescue site has a five year
sunset clause attached to it. Frederick County typically does not prefer sunset clauses
attached to proffered commitments.
The offer calls for the dedication of land fronting on Silver Lake Road that is located
near the intersection of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 west), which is a minimum of
three acres and a maximum of four acres in size. Additionally, the Applicant has
proffered to provide a monetary contribution to Frederick County in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 for the development of a new fire and rescue station providing service to
the Round Hill Community, to develop the necessary access and infrastructure to the
new facility if it is located on the project site, and to design proffered traffic
signalization with preemption technology. Should the new fire and rescue station
providing service to the Round Hill Community be developed at another location, the
Applicant has proffered to provide an additional $100,000.00 for the development of
this facility.
The Applicant has not proffered any monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the
potential impact of the residential units on the following communityfacilities; Parks
and Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and General Government.
The projections of the Development Impact Model (DIM) recognize residential projects
that would typically generate some form of tax revenue for the County through the
payment of real estate taxes. Alternative approaches to this may model have an impact
on the projections of the DIM and the financial impacts of future residential units.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 03/18/09 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
This application to rezone five parcels totaling 370.02 acres from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the
MS (Medical Support) District) and the B2 (Business General) District with proffers for a Continuing
Care Retirement Community and commercial land uses is generally consistent with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan, and the Round Hill Land Use Plan. The following items should be addressed to the
satisfaction of the Planning Commission prior to making a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors. In addition, many of the impacts associated with this request appear to have been
adequately mitigated by the Applicant, subject to addressing those items noted in the evaluation of the
proffer statement.
The application should demonstrate how it will achieve a campus style development as
envisioned by the Round Hill Land Use Plan. Presently, this does not appear to be fully or
clearly achieved.
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It is important to protect the areas of environmental features identified in the impact analysis
and provide for a greater area for the park. It is recommended that an area larger than that
currently shown on the GDP is provided in order to be consistent with the area shown in the
Round Hill Land Use Plan.
The U4D typical section should be extended along the entire length of Spinning Wheel Lane
with the use of a landscaped median. The Round Hill Land Use Plan is specific about this
ultimate road section.
The B2 district does not proffer any limitation on the amount of commercial development
that could occur. Therefore, the potential impacts associated with the commercial
development beyond that evaluated should be carefully considered.
The Applicant has not proffered any monetary contributions aimed at mitigating the
potential impact of the residential units on the following community facilities; Parks and
Recreation, Public Safety, Library, and General Government.
Following the required public hearing, a recommendation regarding this rezoning
application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The applicant
should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning
Commission.
Greenway Engineering
REZONING:
PROPERTY:
RECORD OWNER:
APPLICANT:
PROJECT NAME:
ORIGINAL DATE
OF PROFFERS:
REVISION DATE:
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PROFFER STATEMENT
RZ
Rural Areas District (RA) to Business General District (B2) and
MS Medical Support District (MS)
370.02± acres;
Tax Parcels #52- ((A)) -C, 52- ((A)) -50, 52- ((A)) -SOA, 52- ((A)) -52,
and 52-((A))-63 (here -in after the "Property")
Silver Lake, LLC, James R. Wilkins, III, Manager
Silver Lake, LLC (here -in after the "Applicant
Round Hill Commercial Center The Village at Orchard Ridge
A National Lutheran Home Community
November 25, 2008
March 2, 2009
Pursuant to Section 15.2 -2296 Et. Seq. of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and
the provisions of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance with respect to conditional
zoning, the undersigned Applicant hereby proffers that in the event the Board of
Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, shall approve Rezoning Application for
the rezoning of 370.02± -acres from the Rural Areas (RA) District to establish 238.96±
acres of B -2, Business General District (Tax Map Parcels 52- ((A)) -C, 52- ((A)) -50A, 52-
((A))-52, 52- ((A)) -63) and 131.06± -acres of MS, Medical Support District (Tax Map
Parcel 52- ((A)) -50), development of the subject property shall be done in conformity
with the terms and conditions set forth herein, except to the extent That such terms and
conditions may be subsequently amended or revised by the Applicant and such be
approved by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in accordance with the said Code
and Zoning Ordinance. In the event that such rezoning is not granted, then these proffers
shall be deemed withdrawn and have no effect whatsoever. These proffers shall be
binding upon this Applicant and their legal successors, heirs or assigns.
The Property, more particularly described as the lands owned by Silver Lake LLC, being
all of Tax Map Parcels 52- ((A)) -C, 52- ((A)) -50, 52- ((A)) -50A, 52- ((A)) -52, 52- ((A)) -63,
and further described by Property Deeds including Instrument Number 090001536, Deed
Book 872 Page 318 and Deed Book 927 Page 1591. (Please refer to Rezoning
Application Deed Information).
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A. Generalized Development Plan
1. The Applicant hereby proffers to submit a Generalized Development Plan (the
"GDP for the Property. The purpose of the GDP is to identify the general
location of the B -2, Business General District and MS, Medical Support District
areas, the general location of the proposed future Fire and Rescue Station area, the
general location of the proposed future passive open space area, the general
location of the 50 -foot green strip enhancement area, the general location of the
10 -foot asphalt trail system, and the general location of the phased transportation
improvements areas within and adjacent to the Property.
2. The Applicant hereby proffers to develop the Property in substantial conformity
with the proffered GDP, prepared by Greenway Engineering dated March 2, 2009.
The GDP is recognized to be a conceptual plan and may be adjusted by the
Applicant to accommodate final design and engineering constraints without the
need of new conditional rezoning approval by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors, provided that the adjustments do not eliminate or substantially
relocate the areas described in Section Al of this proffer statement.
B. MS, Medical Support District Area
1. The Applicant hereby proffers to develop, or cause for the development of a
Continuing Care Retirement Community (the "CCRC on the portion of the
Property proposed to be zoned MS, Medical Support District, and to exclude all
other MS, Medical Support District land uses not expressly permitted within
Section 165- 97B(7) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Applicant hereby proffers to limit the maximum residential density within the
CCRC to eight units per acre. The maximum residential density total shall
include all independent living units, assisted care living units, and skilled nursing
care units. The location and totals for the residential units specified in this section
shall be provided on the Master Development Plan for the Property.
3. Where buffer areas are required and mature woodlands are in place, the Applicant
will request approval of the use of these woodland features to satisfy the buffer
requirement during the consideration of the Master Development Plan.
4. The Applicant proffers to provide initial access to the CCRC via Spinning Wheel
Lane as described in Section D(2)(f) of the proffer statement, and further proffers
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C. B2, Business General District Area
Truck Stops
Golf Driving Ranges
Outdoor Batting Cages
Model Home Sales
Self- Service Storage Facilities
Adult Retail Establishments
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to provide a maximum of two commercial entrances on Spinning Wheel Lane to
provide access to the CCRC.
1. The Applicant hereby proffers to prohibit the following land uses currently
allowed within the B2 District:
2. The Applicant hereby proffers to prohibit individual full service commercial
entrances to all allowed B2 District land uses that intersect Northwestern Pike
(U.S. Route 50 West) and Poorhouse Road (Route 654); however, right -in or
right -out only access to 132 District land uses that intersect Northwestern Pike
shall be permitted if approved by VDOT and/or Frederick County.
3. The Applicant hereby proffers to establish a green strip along the Property
frontage adjacent to the Northwestern Pike corridor that is 50 feet in width.
Parking lots and access drives shall be prohibited within the 50 -foot green strip,
unless access drives are permitted as described in Section C(2) above. The entire
Property frontage of the 50 -foot green strip shall be enhanced with street trees that
are a minimum of 2 -inch caliper at planting and spaced a maximum of 30 feet on
center, ornamental shrubs that are a minimum three gallon container at planting.
as well as an asphalt bicycle and pedestrian facility that is 10 feet wide. The
installation of the street trees, ornamental shrubs, and bicycle and pedestrian
facility located within the 50 -foot green strip shall be required as specified in
Section C(6) of the proffer statement.
4. The Applicant hereby proffers to establish street tree plantings along both sides of
Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake Road throughout the limits of the B2
District property. All street trees shall be a minimum of two -inch caliper at time
of planting and spaced a maximum 40 feet on center. The street trees shall be
located between the back of curb and sidewalks and/or the asphalt bicycle and
pedestrian facility.
5. The Applicant hereby proffers to establish a linear passive open space area in the
general location identified on the proffered GDP, which will be enhanced with a
10 -foot asphalt trail system between Spinning Wheel Lane and Northwestern Pike
as specified in Section C(6) of the proffer statement.
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6. The Applicant hereby proffers to provide for inter parcel connectors between all
adjoining commercial and office land uses.
7. The Applicant hereby proffers to include an additional row of evergreen trees
within all required buffer and screening areas adjacent to land primarily used for
residential purposes in the RA District in which accessory uses are proposed
within the active portion of the buffer area.
8. The Applicant hereby proffers to design and construct, or cause for the
construction of an asphalt bicycle and pedestrian facility that is ten -feet wide.
This location of this facility is identified on the proffered GDP and will be located
outside of public right -of -way limits. This facility will be developed as follows:
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the south side of the Phase 1
segment of Spinning Wheel Lane shall be developed during the
construction of this road segment as specified in Section D(2)(f) of the
proffer statement.
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the south side of the Phase 2
segment of Spinning Wheel Lane shall be developed during the
construction of this road segment as specified in Section D(3)(e) of the
proffer statement.
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the passive open space area shall be
developed on or before the completion of the commercial development
permitted under the Phase lTransportation Program as specified in Section
D(2)(a) of the proffer statement.
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the southern boundary of the
Property identified as Area 1 on the GDP shall be developed during the
construction of the Phase 1 segment of Spinning Wheel Lane as specified
in Section D(2)(f) of the proffer statement.
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the southern boundary of the
Property identified as Area 2 on the GDP shall be developed prior to the
issuance of the occupancy permit issued for the first commercial building
permit located in the land bay between Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver
Lake Road.
The 10 -foot asphalt trail located along the southern boundary of the
Property identified as Area 3 on the GDP shall be developed prior to the
issuance of the occupancy permit issued for the first commercial building
permit located in the land bay between Silver Lake Road and the eastern
boundary of the Property.
9. The Applicant hereby proffers to establish an Architectural Review Board (ARB)
for the purpose of reviewing structural elevations, site landscaping and signage
for all commercial sites to ensure compatibility with the restrictive covenant
documents for the B2 District property. The restrictive covenant documents shall
be provided to Frederick County prior to the subdivision of land within the B2
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District, or prior to the approval of any site development plan within the B2
District. The restrictive covenant documents shall include, but not be limited to,
the following design elements:
Building materials for all exterior walls and rooflines.
Materials for all monument freestanding business signs. The materials for
the base of all monument freestanding business signs shall be consistent
throughout the B2 District.
Screening of all loading areas from adjoining properties external to the B2
District.
Screening of outdoor dumpster pad areas with building materials
consistent with the primary structure.
Common area maintenance agreements.
D. Transportation Enhancements
1. The Applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), prepared by Patton,
Harris. Rust and Associates, dated November 25, 2008 for the 370.02± acre
Property. The TIA identifies improvements to the regional transportation network
to account for background undeveloped projects and the Applicant's proposal
through four phases of development. The Applicant hereby proffers to design and
construct, or cause for the construction of improvements to the regional
transportation network as a phased development program that is described in this
section of the proffer statement. Additionally, the phased development program
is identified in illustrative form on the proffered GDP. It is recognized that the
phased transportation improvements proffered herein will be constructed as
described in this section; however, the exact location and limits of these
improvements will be determined by VDOT and/or Frederick County during the
approval of engineering design plans. It is further recognized that the location of
the regional transportation network improvements identified in illustrati e form
on the proffered GDP are general in nature and may be relocated to accommodate
VDOT engineering design plan approval without the need for conditional zoning
amendment to the GDP or the proffer statement.
2. The Applicant hereby proffers the following Phase 1 Transportation Program:
a. The Applicant shall be entitled to develop the CCRC and a maximum of
180,000 square feet of commercial land use within Phase 1. However, the
Applicant can deviate from this land use mix assuming the total trip
generation for site plans within this phase of the transportation program
(based on the ITE 7 Edition Trip Generation Report) do not exceed the
total trip generation specified in the November 25, 2008 Traffic Impact
Analysis Report for Phase 1. It is recognized that the Applicant shall
complete all Phase 1 transportation improvements prior to the approval of
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any Site Plan that exceeds 180,000 square feet of commercial land use or
equivalent trip generation as noted above on the 132 portion of the
Property.
b. The Applicant shah dedicate all right -of -way necessary for the Phase 1
improvements that will occur on the Property to VDOT or Frederick
County. The Applicant will attempt to design all off-site improvements
within public right -of -way; however, if necessary it is recognized that
VDOT and/or Frederick County will assist the Applicant with right -of-
way necessary to implement proffered off -site transportation
improvements. The Applicant agrees to assume all costs associated with
right -of -way acquisition if assistance from VDOT and/or Frederick
County is required.
c. The Applicant shall execute, or cause for the execution of a traffic
signalization agreement with VDOT to fully fund new traffic signalization
at the intersection of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50) and Poor House
Road (Route 654). The traffic signalization agreement shall be executed
within six months of final non appealable rezoning approval, or prior to
approval of the first Site Plan for the property, whichever occurs first.
d. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the execution of a
traffic signalization agreement with VDOT to fully fund new traffic
signalization with pedestrian actualization at the intersection of
Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50) and the relocated Spinning Wheel
Lane. The traffic signalization agreement shall be executed within one
year of final non appealable rezoning approval, or prior to approval of the
first Site Plan for the property, whichever occurs first. The Applicant shall
reserve the right to preempt this agreement by initiating a signal warrant
study and signal design plans in accordance with VDOT standards for
approval to install traffic signalization at this intersection.
e. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to the median crossing including a westbound right tum
lane and left turn lane and an eastbound left turn lane on Northwestern
Pike at the intersection of the relocated Spinning Wheel Lane. These
improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the first
occupancy permit for the land use utilizing Spinning Wheel Lane for
access to Northwestern Pike.
f. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to Spinning Wheel Lane within the Property to provide for
a road section that is constructed to a 40 mph geometric design standard
and provides right -of -way for a future roundabout at the intersection with
Silver Lake Road, and left turn lanes and right turn lanes at all internal
collector street intersections and at commercial entrances as required by
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VDOT. Additionally, the Applicant shall design and construct, or cause
for the construction of separate right and left turn lanes on Spiraling Wheel
Lane at the intersection of Northwestern Pike.
Spinning Wheel Lane shall be developed as a four -lane divided urban road
section between Northwestern Pike and the future roundabout, and as a
two -lane road section between the future roundabout and the limits of
Phase 1 with dedicated right -of -way to Frederick County to allow for a
four -lane urban road section. The construction of the two -lane road
section shall include a raised median section necessary to transition from
the roundabout into the urban road section design. These improvements
shall be completed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit for
the land use utilizing Spinning Wheel Lane for access to Northwestern
Pike. Furthermore, the Applicant agrees to design and construct, or cause
for the construction of the four -lane urban section between the future
roundabout and the limits of Phase 1 if this improvement is warranted
based on future traffic counts as described in Section D(6).
The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
modifications to, or the elimination of the median crossing on
Northwestern Pike identified as Median Crossing A on the proffered GDP.
VDOT shall determine the requirements for modification, or elimination
and shall advise the Applicant in writing of the requirements associated
with this improvement. The Applicant shall complete these improvements
in conjunction with construction activities associated with Spinning Wheel
Lane as described in Section D(2)(f) of the proffer statement.
h. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to the southbound off ramp at the Route 37 interchange
with Northwestern Pike to provide for a free flow right turn lane onto
Northwestern Pike. The Applicant shall complete the Route 37
interchange improvements described in this section prior to the approval
of any Site Plan that exceeds 180,000 square feet of commercial land use
or equivalent trip generations as described in Section D(2)(a) of the
proffer statement on the B2 portion of the Property.
i. In the event that VDOT and Frederick County determine that a monetary
contribution for regional transportation improvements to the Route 37
corridor between the Northwestern Pike interchange and the North
Frederick Pike interchange is desired, the Applicant agrees to provide a
monetary contribution in lieu of the improvement described in Section
2(h). This monetary contribution shall be equivalent to the amount
associated with the improvement described in that section based upon an
engineering estimate agreed upon by VDOT, Frederick County and the
Applicant that will be prepared on or before the build out of the Phase 1
transportation improvements. The Applicant agrees to provide this
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Revised January 27, 2009; Revised February 16, 2009;
Revised February 19, 2009; Revised March 2, 2009
3. The Applicant hereby proffers the following Phase 2 Transportation Program:
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monetary contribution to Frederick County within 30 days of written
request by the County, and farther agrees to allow for this monetary
contribution to be utilized as matching funds by Frederick County for
qualifying transportation improvements programs or grants.
a. The Applicant shall be entitled to develop the CCRC and a maximum of
350,000 square feet of commercial land use and 105,000 square feet of
office land use within Phase 2 that is a cumulative total of Phase 1 Phase
2. however, the Applicant can deviate from this land use mix assuming
the total trip generation for site plans within this phase of the
transportation program (based on the ITE 7"' Edition Trip Generation
Report) do not exceed the total trip generation specified in the November
25, 2008 Traffic Impact Analysis Report for Phase 2 It is recognized that
the Applicant shall complete all Phase 2 transportation improvements
prior to the approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 350,000 square feet of
commercial land use and 105,000 square feet of office land use or
equivalent trip generation as noted above on the B2 portion of the
Property.
b. The Applicant shall dedicate all right -of -way necessary for the Phase 2
improvements that will occur on the Property to VDOT or Frederick
County. The Applicant will attempt to design all off -site improvements
within public right -of -way; however, if necessary it is recognized that
VDOT and/or Frederick County will assist the Applicant with right -of-
way necessary to implement proffered off -site transportation
improvements. The Applicant agrees to assume all costs associated with
right -of -way acquisition if assistance from VDOT and/or Frederick
County is required.
c. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the execution of a
traffic signalization agreement with VDOT to fully fund new traffic
signalization with pedestrian actualization at the intersection of
Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50) and Silver Lake Road. The traffic
signalization agreement shall be executed prior to the issuance of the first
occupancy permit for the land use utilizing Silver Lake Road for access to
Northwestern Pike. The Applicant shall provide additional funding
necessary to provide for pre emption control for this traffic signal if the
County requests the land for the new fire and rescue facility provided in
Section E(1) of the proffer statement. The Applicant shall reserve the
right to preempt this agreement by initiating a signal warrant study and
signal design plans in accordance with VDOT standards for approval to
install traffic signalization at this intersection.
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d. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to Silver Lake Road to include a two -lane urban road
section with a raised median to the first available commercial entrance that
is constructed to a 40 mph geometric design standard and provides for the
construction of the roundabout at the intersection with Spinning Wheel
Lane, and left turn lanes and right turn lanes at all commercial entrances as
required by VDOT. Additionally, the Applicant shall design and
construct, or cause for the construction of a median crossing including a
westbound right turn lane and left turn lane and an eastbound left turn lane
on Northwestern Pike at the intersection of Silver Lake Road. These
improvements shall be completed prior to the approval of any Site Plan
that exceeds 350,000 square feet of commercial land use and 105,000
square feet of office land use or equivalent trip generation as described in
Section D(3)(a) of the proffer statement on the B2 portion of the Property,
with the exception of the median crossing and turn lane improvements on
Northwestern Pike which shall be completed with the Silver Lake Road
intersection improvements on Northwestern Pike. Additionally, the
Applicant shall dedicate right -of -way to Frederick County to allow for a
four -lane urban road section for Silver Lake Road, and further agrees to
design and construct, or cause for the construction of the four -lane urban
road section if this improvement is warranted based on future traffic
counts as described in Section D(6).
e. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to Spinning Wheel Lane to provide for a two -lane urban
road section that is constructed to a 40 mph geometric design standard and
provides for left turn lanes and right turn lanes at all internal collector
street intersections and at commercial entrances as required by VDOT,
which continues from the terminus of Spinning Wheel Lane constructed in
Phase 1 to a connection at the intersection of Retail Boulevard. The
Applicant shall complete these improvements prior to the approval of any
Site Plan that exceeds 350,000 square feet of commercial land use and
105,000 square feet of office land use or equivalent trip generation as
described in Section D(3)(a) of the proffer statement on the B2 portion of
the Property. Additionally, the Applicant shall dedicate right -of -way to
Frederick County to allow for a four -lane urban road section for Spinning
Wheel Lane and further agrees to design and construct, or cause for the
construction of the four -lane urban section if this improvement is
warranted based on future traffic counts as described in Section D(6).
f. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
modifications to, or the elimination of the median crossings on
Northwestern Pike identified as Median Crossing B and Median Crossing
C on the proffered GDP. VDOT shall determine the requirements for
modification, or elimination and shall advise the Applicant in writing of
the requirements associated with this improvement. The Applicant shall
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complete these improvements in conjunction with construction activities
associated "with Silver Lake Road as described in Section D(3)(d) of the
proffer statement.
g. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to the northbound off ramp at the Route 37 interchange
with Northwestern Pike to provide for a second right turn. The Applicant
shall complete the Route 37 interchange improvements described in this
section prior to the approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 350,000 square
feet of commercial land use and 105,000 square feet of office land use or
equivalent trip generation as described in Section D(3)(a) of the proffer
statement On the n2 portion Of the Property.
h. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements at the Route 37 interchange with Northwestern Pike to
provide for a third westbound thru lane on Northwestern Pike under the
Route 37 bridge structure. The Applicant shall complete the Route 37
interchange improvements described in this section prior to the approval
of any Site Plan that exceeds 350,000 square feet of commercial land use
and 105,000 square feet of office land use or equivalent trip generation as
described in Section D(3Xa) of the proffer statement on the B2 portion of
the Property.
i. In the event that VDOT and Frederick County determine that a monetary
contribution for regional transportation improvements to the Route 37
corridor between the Northwestern Pike interchange and the North
Frederick Pike interchange is desired, the Applicant agrees to provide a
monetary contribution in lieu of the improvements described in Section
3(g) and 3(h). This monetary contribution shall be equivalent to the
amount associated with the improvement described in those sections based
upon an engineering estimate agreed upon by VDOT, Frederick County
and the Applicant that will be prepared on or before the build out of the
Phase 2 transportation improvements. The Applicant agrees to provide
this monetary contribution to Frederick County within 30 days of written
request by the County, and further agrees to allow for this monetary
contribution to be utilized as matching funds by Frederick County for
qualifying transportation improvements programs or grants.
In the event that regional transportation improvements to the Route 37
corridor between the Northwestern Pike interchange are constructed prior
to the completion of the Phase 2 Transportation Program, the Applicant
agrees to provide a monetary contribution equivalent to the amount
associated with the improvement described in this section to be utilized
unconditionally by Frederick County for other transportation
improvements. This monetary contribution shall be provided to Frederick
County within 60 days of written request by the County.
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4. The Applicant hereby proffers the following Phase 3 Transportation Program:
a. The Applicant shall be entitled to develop the CCRC and a maximum of
490,000 square feet of commercial land use and 350,000 square feet of
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office land use within rrraSZ 3 that is a C v2 total Gi Phase i rircwc
3. However, the Applicant can deviate from this land use mix assuming
the total trip generation for site plans within this phase of the
transportation program (based on the ITE 7 Edition Trip Generation
Report) do not exceed the total trip generation specified in the November
25, 2008 Traffic Impact Analysis Report for Phase 3. It is recognized that
the Applicant shall complete all Phase 3 transportation improvements
prior to the approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 490,000 square feet of
commercial land use and 350,000 square feet of office land use or
equivalent trip generation as noted above on the B2 portion of the
Property.
b. The Applicant shall dedicate all right -of -way necessary for the Phase 3
improvements that will occur on the Property to VDOT or Frederick
County. The Applicant will attempt to design all off -site improvements
within public right -of -way; however, if necessary it is recognized that
VDOT and/or Frederick County will assist the Applicant with right -of-
way necessary to implement proffered off -site transportation
improvements. The Applicant agrees to assume all costs associated with
right -of -way acquisition if assistance from VDOT and/or Frederick
County is required.
c. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to Spinning Wheel Lane to provide for a second right turn
lane on Spinning Wheel Lane at the intersection of Northwestern Pike.
These improvements shall be completed prior to the approval of any Site
Plan that exceeds 490,000 square feet of commercial and use and 350,000
square feet of office land use or equivalent trip generation as described in
Section D(4)(a) of the proffer statement on the B2 portion of the Property.
d The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
a two -lane urban road that is constructed to a 40 mph geometric design
standard and provides for roundabout design at the intersection with
Spinning Wheel Lane, and left turn lanes and right turn lanes at all
commercial entrances as required by VDOT, which will provide for a
connection between Spinning Wheel Lane and Poor House Road (Route
654). The Applicant will coordinate with the owner of tax parcel 52-
((A))-47 to obtain right -of -way for this improvement as a first option for
development of the two -lane urban road connection. In the event that the
first option cannot be achieved, the Applicant shall design and construct,
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or cause for the construction of the two -lane urban road connection
between Spinning vv'heel Lane and Poor House Road on the Property.
The general location of the two -lane road connection associated with both
options will be provided on the proffered GDP; however, it is recognized
that this location may shift without the need for conditional rezoning
approval. The Applicant shall complete this improvement prior to the
approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 490,000 square feet of commercial
land use and 350,000 square feet of office land use or equivalent trip
generation as described in Section D(4)(a) of the proffer statement on the
B2 portion of the Property.
a. The Applicant shall be entitled to develop the CCRC and a maximum of
583,050 square feet of commercial land use and 494,600 square feet of
office land use within Phase 4 that is a emulative total of Phase 1 Phase
4. However, the Applicant can deviate from this land use mix assuming
the total trip generation for site plans within this phase of the
transportation program (based on the ITE 7 Edition Trip Generation
Report) do not exceed the total trip generation specified in the November
25, 2008 Traffic Irnpact Analysis Report for Phase 4. It is recognized that
the Applicant shall complete all Phase 4 transportation improvements
prior to the approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 530,000 square feet of
commercial land use and 440,000 square feet of office land use or
equivalent trip generation as noted above on the B2 portion of the
Props. In the event that the Applicant would desire to develop
commercial or office land uses that exceed the maximum square feet or
total trip generation specified in this phase of the transportation program, a
new traffic impact analysis report shall be prepared with each site plan to
determine any additional transportation improvements required to mitigate
the impacts created solely by that project, which will be implemented as a
condition of site plan approval.
b. The Applicant shall dedicate all right -of -way necessary for the Phase 4
improvements that will occur on the Property to VDOT or Frederick
County. The Applicant will attempt to design all off -site improvements
within public right -of -way; however, if necessary it is recognized that
VDOT and/or Frederick County will assist the Applicant with right -of-
way necessary to implement proffered off -site transportation
improvements. The Applicant agrees to assume all costs associated with
right -of -way acquisition if assistance from VDOT and/or Frederick
County is required.
c. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to Silver Lake Road to provide for a second left turn lane
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on Silver Lake Road at the intersection of Northwestern Pike. These
improvements shall be completed prior to the approval of any Site Plan
that exceeds 530,000 square feet of commercial land use and 440,000
square feet of office land use or equivalent trip generation as described in
Section D(5)(a) of the proffer statement on the B2 portion of the Property.
d. The Applicant shall design and construct, or cause for the construction of
improvements to provide for a third westbound thru lane on Northwestern
Pike from the eastem boundary of the Property to Spinning Wheel Lane.
Additionally, the Applicant shall be responsible for the relocation,
construction, and right -of -way dedication (if necessary) of the existing
right turn lanes on Northwestern Pike at the Spinning Wheel Lane and
Silver Lake Road intersections. The Applicant shall complete these
improvements prior to the approval of any Site Plan that exceeds 530,000
square feet of commercial land use and 440,000 square feet of office land
use or equivalent trip generation as described in Section D(5)(a) of the
proffer statement on the B2 portion of the Property.
6. The Applicant hereby proffers to conduct annual traffic counts that will be
provided to VDOT and Frederick County to determine if the 8,000 ADT volume
is achieved to require the expansion of Spinning Wheel Lane and Silver Lake
Road to four -lane urban road sections, as provided for in Sections D(2)(f),
D(3)(d), and D(3)(e) of the proffer statement. The annual traffic counts shall
begin in the first calendar year that the Phase 2 transportation improvements are
completed and shall continue until the warrants are met for widening both street
systems. VDOT and Frederick County may allow for annual traffic counts to be
delayed in calendar years in which there is no development activity on the
Property. When required, traffic counts will be conducted at the Spinning Wheel
Lane and Silver Lake Road intersections with Northwestern Pike, on Spinning
Wheel Lane at the eastern boundary of the Property, and on the two -lane road
connector between Spinning Wheel Lane and Poor House Road at the western
boundary of the Property. If warrants are met based on the annual traffic counts,
the Applicant shall prepare and submit construction plans for approval by VDOT
and Frederick County within six months of written notice that warrants are met.
The Applicant shall commence construction of these improvements within six
months of final plan approval.
E. Fire and Rescue Enhancements
1. The Applicant hereby proffers to provide, or cause for the provision of land to
Frederick County for the development of a new fire and rescue station and
support facilities serving the Round Hill community within five years from the
date of final non appealable rezoning approval. The Applicant shall dedicate a site
fronting on Silver Lake Road that is located near the intersection of Northwestern
Pike, which is a minimum of three acres and a maximum of four acres in size,
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with the final size of this site being determined upon approval of the Site Plan for
the new fire and rescue station facilit The Applicant shall prepare and provide
Frederick County with the dedication plat for this site and necessary right -of -way
along Northwestern Pike and Silver Lake Road within five years from the date of
final non appealable rezoning approval provided that a Site Plan has been
approved for the new fire and rescue station. Additionally, if Frederick County
does not commence construction of a new fire and rescue station within one year
following the dedication of the site, this land shall be conveyed back to the
Applicant to allow for further economic development. In the event Frederick
County elects not to develop this site as a new fire and rescue station, the
Applicant shall provide a monetary contribution to Frederick County in the
amount of $100,000.00 for the development .,f a new fire and rescue station
serving the Round Hill community at another location.
2. The Applicant hereby proffers to provide, or cause for the provision of a monetary
contribution to Frederick County in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the
development of a new fire and rescue station serving the Round Hill community.
This monetary proffer is intended to mitigate impacts to fire and rescue services
associated with the development of the CCRC on the MS District portion of the
Property. The $1,000,000.00 monetary contribution shall be provided to
Frederick County within five years from the date of final non appealable rezoning
approval to assist with the development of the new fire and rescue station.
However, the date for the $1,000,000.00 monetary contribution payment may be
extended if a Site Plan for a new fire and rescue station serving the Round Hill
community has not been approved within five years from the date of final non
appealable rezoning approval. If the latter occurs, the $1,000,000.00 monetary
contribution shall be provided to Frederick County within 30 days of the date of
final Site Plan approval for the new fire and rescue station serving the Round Hill
community.
3. The Applicant hereby proffers to design and construct, or cause for the
construction of all necessary road improvements at the Northwestern Pike
intersection with Silver Lake Road and on Silver Lake Road to provide access to
the new fire and rescue station, as well as all utilities necessary for the new fire
and rescue station located on the Property. These infrastructure improvements
shall be provided by the Applicant in advance of the Phase 1 or Phase 2
transportation program improvements to facilitate the construction of the new fire
and rescue station should this occur in advance of the commercial development
within these transportation phases The Applicant shall work with Frederick
County, upon notice by the County, to ensure that the design, bonding and
construction of these infrastructure improvements is coordinated during the
preparation of the Site Plan for the new fire and rescue station on the Property.
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F. Signatures
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The conditions proffered above shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,
assigns and successors in the interest of the Applicants and owners. In the event the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors grants this rezoning and accepts the conditions,
the proffered conditions shall apply to the land rezoned in addition to other requirements
set forth in the Frederick County Code.
Respectfully Submitted:
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The following information shall be provided by the applicant:
All parcel identification numbers, deed book and page numbers may be obtained from the
Office of the Commissioner of Revenue, Real Estate Division, 107 North Kent
Street, Winchester.
1. Applicant:
Name: Greenway Engineering Telephone: (540) 662 -4185
Address: 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester VA 22602
2. Property Owner (if different from above)
Name: Silver Lake, LLC Telephone: (540) 662 -7215
Address: 13 South Loudoun Street Winchester VA 22601
3. Contact person if other than above
Name: Evan Wyatt
4. Checklist: Check the following items that have been included with this
application.
Location map
Plat
Deed to Property
Verification of taxes paid
Telephone: (540) 662 -4185
Agency Comments
Fees
Impact Analysis Statement
Proffer Statement
5. The Code of Virginia allows us to request full disclosure of ownership in
relation to rezoning applications.
Please list below all owners or parties in interest of the land to be rezoned:
James R. Wilkins, Jr.
James R. Wilkins. III
6. A) Current Use of the Property: Residential; Agricultural Unimproved
B) Proposed Use of the Property: Commercial Retail. Office CCRC
(Continuing Care Retirement Community)
7. Adjoining Property: Please refer to attached Adjoining Property Map
Property Owner Information Table
USE
PARCEL ID NUMBER
ZONING
8. Location: The property is located at (give exact located based on nearest road
and distance from nearest intersection, using road names and route number):
North side of Northwestern Pike (U.S. Route 50 West); West of Retail Boulevard; and
east of Poor House Road (Route 654).
Acres
Current Zoning
Zoning Requested
238.96±
RA District
B2 District Tax Map Parcels 52- ((A)) -C,
52- ((A)) -50A 52- ((A)) -52 and 52- ((A)) -63
131.06±
RA District
MS District TM Parcel 52- ((A)) -50
370.02±
Total Acreage to be rezoned
Information to be Submitted for Canital Facilities Impact Model
In order for the Planning Staff to use its capital facilities impact model, it is necessary for
the applicant to provide information concerning the specifics of the proposed use.
Otherwise, the planning staff will use the maximum possible density or intensity scenario
for the proposed Zoning District as described on Page 9 of the application package.
9. Parcel Identification/Location: Parcel Identification Number 52- ((A)) -C. 52-
((A))-50, 52- ((A)) -50A, 52- ((A)) -52, and 52- ((A)) -63
Districts
Magisterial: Gainesboro High School: James Wood
Fire Service: Round Hill Middle School: Frederick County
Rescue Service: Round Hill Elementary School: Orchard View
10. Zoning Change: List the acreage included in each new zoning category
being requested.
11. The following information should be provided according to the type of
rezoning proposed:
Single Family homes:
Non Residential Lots:
The Continuing Care Retirement Community will have a mixture of independent living
units, assisted living units, and skilled nursing units proffered at a maximum density of 8
units per acre.
Office:
Retail:
Restaurant:
494,600
583.050
Number of Units Proposed
Townhome: Multi- Family
Mobile Home: Hotel Rooms:
Square Footage of Proposed Uses
Service Station:
Manufacturing:
Warehouse:
Signature:
I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors to amend the zoning ordinance and to change
the zoning map of Frederick County, Virginia. 1 (we) authorize Frederick County
officials to enter the property for site inspection purposes.
I (we) understand that the sign issued when this application is submitted must be
placed at the front property line at least seven days prior to the Planning Commission
public hearing and the Board of Supervisors' public hearing and maintained so as to
be visible from the road right -of -way until the hearing.
I (we) hereby certify that this application and its accompanying materials are true and
accurate to the bet of my (our) knowledge.
Applicant(s):
Owner (s):
Lal r
Date: Z/19 (o9
Special Limited Power of Attorney
County of Frederick, Virginia
Frederick Planning Web Site: www.co.frederick.va.us
Department of Planning Development, County of Frederick, Virginia,
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone 540- 665 -5651 Facsimile 540- 665 -6395
Planning office, County of Frederick, Virginia, 107 Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone 540- 665 -5651 Facsimile 540 665 -6395
Know All Men By These Presents: That I (We)
(Name) Silver Lake LLC (Phone) (540) 662 -7215
(Address) 13 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
the owner(s) of all those tracts or parcels of land "Property conveyed to me (us), by deed recorded in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Frederick, Virginia, by
Instrument No. 090001536 on Page
Deed Book 927 on Page 1591
Deed Book 872 on Page 318 and is described as
Parcel: 52 Lot: 50 Block:A Section: Parcel: 52 Lot: C Block: A Section:
Parcel: 52 Lot: 50A Block: A Section:
Parcel: 52 Lot: 52 Block: A Section: Parcel: 52 Lot: 63 Block: A Section:
do hereby make, constitute and appoint:
(Name) Greenway Engineering (Phone) (540) 662 -4185
(Address) 151 Windy Hill Lane, Winchester, VA 22602
To act as my true and lawful attorney -in -fact for and in my (our) name, place and stead with full power and
authority I (we) would have if acting personally to file planning application for my (our) above described
Property, including:
Rezoning (Including proffers)
Conditional Use Permits
Master Development Plan (Preliminary and Final)
Subdivision
Site Plan
Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment
My attorney -in -fact shall have the authority to offer proffered conditions and to make amendments to
previously approved proffered conditions except as follows:
This authorization shall expire one year from the day it is signed, or until it is otherwise rescinded or
modified.
In witness thereof, I e) have hereto set my (our) hand and seal thisiOYklay o
Signature(s)��
2001
State of Virginia, City7County ot`kl44.eeL tt4 To -wit:
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Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, certify that the person(s) who
signed to the foregoing instrument and who I (are) known to me, personally appeared before me and has
acknowledged the same before me in the jurisdiction aforesaid this day of� 2003
Notary Pu jllfJ i GROVE
NOTARY PUBLIC
Commonwealth of Virginia
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