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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12 Comments0 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665 -5651 PAX: 540/665 -6395 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: John Lewis, P.E. Painter -Lewis P.L.C. Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Director Rezoning Comments: Kesari LLC — Clearbrook Rezoning. May 19, 2011 The following comments are offered regarding the Kesari LLC — Clearbrook Rezoning Application. This is a request to rezone five acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B2 (Business General) with Proffers. The review is generally based upon the proffer statement dated March 21, 2011, the Impact Analysis Statement dated March 21, 2011, and the TIA dated March 11, 2011. Prior to formal submission to the County, please ensure that these comments and all review agency comments are adequately addressed. At a minimum, a letter describing how each of the agencies and their comments have been addressed should be included as part of the submission. General 1. The ac real^ cf the p-ertion of n°"cel 33-A-164133 should be defined and ad .2d within the title block of the proffer statement. 2. Please ensure that all the necessary application materials are submitted with the application. Consider including the additional parcel containing the existing use. 3. The submission fee for this application would total $10,00.00, based upon acreage of five acres, plus the appropriate amount for public hearing signs. Land Use 1) The 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan and the Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan provide guidance on the future development of the property. The property is located within the SWSA. The Comprehensive Policy Plan identifies the general area surrounding this property with a commercial land use designation. In general, the proposed commercial land use designation for this property is consistent with this conunercial land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan. 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000 0 0 • Kesari LLC — Clearbrook Rezoning Comments May 19, 2011 Page 2 2) The Draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes the Northeast Land Use Plan as an approved Area Plan in Appendix 1. Therefore, the proposed Comprehensive Plan would continue to recognize the properties consistency with the Comprehensive Plan from a land use perspective. 3) The NELUP identifies an area for the potential relocation of the Clearbrook Fire and Rescue facility in the vicinity of this site. Please address. Impact Analysis Statement Please address the following items from the Impact Analysis Statement prepared for this Application. Under i. Introduction, it is stated that the intended purpose of this rezoning is to enable the applicant to develop the site for commercial purposes, including the enhancement of the Olde Stone Truck Stop that is currently in operation. The adjoining property should be linked to this request, potentially by incorporation • into a rezoning for the entire property. This is most important as the GDP that is part of the impact statement and proffer statement proposes improvements and commitments to the Olde Stone Truck Stop property. 2) The multiple nonconformities present on the site of the existing truck stop should be addressed, most critically, those associated with access and intensity of use. 3) The rezoning proposes a significant increase in the intensity of the use. Recent developments and rezoning proposals, namely Flying J and the Mannino, Aerogas rezoning, provide guidance as to the issues that should be addressed. Unfortunately, the proposed GDP does not satisfactorily address issues that were identified during the development and evaluation of the above referenced projects. 4) With regards to the widening of Route 11, NELUP calls for a six -lane section with accommodations made for turning movements at critical intersections. The evaluation of the Manning, Aerogas Rezoning provides further guidance as it proposed a similar use and was equally as proximate to a critical intersection with a left turn movement onto Route 11, and from Route 11 heading toward Interstate 81. The TIA's for potentially similar uses appear to differ in the impacts identified. 5) It has not been clearly demonstrated that the rezoning will improve traffic circulation on Hopewell Road and Route 11, or even within the existing truck stop. The proposed site layout, while increasing the capacity of the truck stop's operations, does not appear to function adequately. There appears to be significant conflict within the site with regards to circulation, parking, and access. 0 0 Kesari LLC — Clearbrook Rezoning Comments May 19, 2011 Page 3 6) Under A. Site Suitability, it is recognized that this parcel lies across Route 11 from Clearbrook Park. However, no accommodations in terms of landscaping, buffering and screening, and preservation of historic features of this site have been made in an effort to mitigate the impact of this commercial development on the park. 7) Further, consideration of the Route 1 1 corridor should be made. Other projects in the Route 11 corridor have provided an enhanced landscaped buffer with other fencing and architectural considerations. It is observed that a stone wall exists on this property with potential historical connections. This may present an opportunity for the applicant. The comments of the HRAB should be adequately addressed. Other projects in this area have utilized a split rail fence enhancement and have provided bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. 8) The layout of the site should be carefully evaluated to ensure that it meets current zoning ordinance standards. As the GDP is part of the proffer statement, it will need to be accurate. Presently, it would appear as though there are parking, access, stacking and circulation concerns. 9) The Impact Analysis states that run -off from fueling areas will be conveyed to an oil water separator for quality treatment. This and any other environmental enhancements should be included in the proffer statement to ensure their construction. 10) An evaluation of the proposed disturbance of Clearbrook Run and the identified wetlands on the site against the County's environmental standards contained within the zoning ordinances should be completed. The proposed intention of the owner, as stated in the Impact Statement, to preserve and protect the environmental features, should be included in the proffer statement. 11) The remaining two and a half acres of the site contains a historic house and associated features. There is no mention of this in the impact analysis. Please address and ensure any comments provided by the HRAB are addressed also. 12) With regards to the solutions identified to address the existing conditions in the State right -nf- -way, it should be recognized that this proposed development has some responsibility, if not all, to design and potentially construct improvements within the Route 11 right -of -way, and the intersection of Hopewell and Route 11. 13) Utilizing the existing entrances until improvement to Hopewell Road and Route I 1 occurs may not be the best approach if the traffic impacts are significant. 14) Commercial and Industrial uses do have a capital facility impact on County public facilities. The D.I.M. recognizes this. The D.I.M. attributes credit for taxes raised for C & I uses as an offset to the impacts of C & I uses on public facilities. In general recognition of those impacts, C & I uses typically proffer some form of contribution as a way to offset their impacts. 0 ® Kesari LLC — Clearbrook Rezoning Comments May 19, 2011 Page 4 Transportation The following transportation comments have been provided by John Bishop, County Transportation Planner, and should be considered as the County Staff's position on this component of the rezoning. Given the volume of traffic analysis concerns identified by VDOT, I am unable to render an adequate comment on traffic issues. However, I can offer the following concerns. 1) Route I I and Hopewell Road right -of -way needs have yet to be fully addressed. 2) Onsite traffic flow appears to create conflicts and safety concerns that need additional review. Proffer Statement 1) Staff would support the County Attorney's opinion that any proffer that, for purposes of clarity and understanding, it would be preferable to limit the commitments in the proffer statement to those that are above and beyond the scope of any existing requirements, whether required by Code or by Permit. In general, narrative should be placed within the Impact Statement with commitments located in the Proffer Statement. Given the potential intensity of the proposed use, strong consideration should be made to bringing the existing site into conformance with current codes and regulations. 2) The proffers do not appear to adequately address the site development and access issues of the anticipated use, a truck stop. In some cases, they also appear to contradict the desired flow of the GDP and further complicate site circulation and access. As an example, in the proffers, improvements to Route 11 are designed to encourage truck traffic to enter the site on Route 11. However, the GDP appears to flow traffic directly from Hopewell Road. This conflict would appear to create circulation and exiting issues for those trucks accessing the site and diesel fueling positions from the new Route 1 1 entrance. in conclusion, please ensure that the above comments, and those offered by the reviewing agency are addressed. MTR/bad �P 0 0 PAINTER-LEWIS, P.L.C. CONSUL 77NG ENGINEERS tel.: (540)662 -5792 116 North Braddock Street fax: (540)662 -5793 Winchester, VA 22601 email: office @painterlewis.com March 21, 2012 _ LE U Mr. Michael T. Ruddy I -- - -, Frederick County Department of Planning and Development 107 N. Kent Street I MAR 2 6 2012 Winchester, Virginia 22601 i J 4 RE: REZONING COMMENTS: Kesari LLC- Clearbrook Rezoning Dear Mike: I have revised the Rezoning Application to address comments from you and other agen- cies as follows: Department of Planning and Zoning General 1. The acreage of the rezoning area has been added to the title block of the Proffer Statement. 2. Required materials are being submitted. The adjacent parcel has been incorporated by reference into the application. 3. The application fee check in the amount of $10,500 is included with the materials. I will provide the sign fee upon request. Land Use 1. Comment noted. 2. Comment noted. 3. This rezoning has been reviewed by the Frederick County Fire Marshal and has been submitted to the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. These entities have expressed no interest in having a facility on this site. Impact Analysis Statement 1. The adjacent parcel containing the Olde Stone Truck Stop has been incorporated into the application. 2. Site nonconformities are addressed on page 7 under "Site Alterations ". Site access and intensity of use issues have been addressed in the Traffic Impact Analysis. 3. The TIA provides us with analysis of the site conditions and concludes that the pro- posed expansion of the truck stop will be accommodated by the current configuration of the adjacent road system. 4. The TIA developed for the Olde Town Truck Stop used historic vehicle counts. The Olde Town Truck Stop is really not comparable to Manning, Aerogas or the Flying J as it is not on the same commercial scale as those operations. This statement is justified by historic vehicles count. Page 1 Job No.: 1004012 Mr. Michael T. Ruddy • 5. The owner is convinced that making the Hopewell Road entrance one way in, and creating a new truck exit further south on Route 11 will drastically improve traffic circula- tion. We have also revised the GDP to add a second aisle from the fueling positions to the Route 11 exit to provide better on -site circulation. 6. The distance buffer between the subject parcel and the park is at least 90 feet, includ- ing the width of the Route 11 right of way. The park contains significant, mature vegeta- tion along Route 11 that provides screening. Section 165 -202 of the county zoning ordi- nance requires perimeter landscaping consisting of shade trees and headlight screening which will apply to this project. The riparian buffer regulations contained in Section 165- 201 require preservation of the stream buffer. This regulation will result in about 70 feet of green space in the parcel which will further soften visual impacts from the site. Section 165 -201 provides protection from light glare to the park by setting standards for light fixtures and performance. There are no known historic features on the site. 7. The project has been reviewed by HRAB. Of significant concern was the 0. L. Dick house which is located on the subject parcel. It is my understanding that this structure has lost any significant historic relevance due to the extensive remodeling which has oc- curred. In particular, the windows have been replaced with modern units thus excluding the structure from Historic Register eligibility. The owner intends to reuse the structure if a viable adaptive reuse can be found. There are no plans to destroy this structure. The alignment of the existing wall along Route 11 will conflict with the construction of any additional travel lanes and commercial entrances on the west side of the roadway. It is not the intention of the owner to remove this wall, but it may be unavoidable. To disman- tle and relocate this wall is impractical due to the type of construction. Shade trees beyond those required by the ordinance will be planted along the right of way to further soften visual impacts from the site. A proffer for these trees has been added to the statement. 8. The proposed layout of facilities on TM #33 -A -1646 complies with the zoning ordi- nance standards. The current GDP shows an additional access aisle that improves circu- lation on the site. 9. An oil /water separator and other water quality practices are required under the current Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Storm Water Permitting Program. 10. Disturbance of Clearbrook Run will be minimized to the extent practicable by working with state and federal regulatory agencies. Permits will be obtained for the installation of stream crossing structures from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Like- wise, permits for the disturbance of wetlands will be obtained as required by the Freder- ick County Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance allows for the crossing of riparian buffers and the disturbance of wetlands for this type of activity provided the appropriate state and federal permits are obtained. Page 2 Job No.: 1004012 Mr. Michael T. Ruddy • 11. After an inspection and evaluation of the house with a member of the HRAB, it is my understanding that the structure is not worthy of preservation for the National Historic Register due to the extensive renovations which have occurred over time to the house. In particular, the original windows have been replaced with modern windows. 12. The owner recognizes that future improvements to Route 11 will likely eliminate the existing entrances to the Olde Stone Truck Stop. Elimination of these entrances will cause significant disruption of the current retail operations. The financial burden to the owner of obtaining land to realign Hopewell Road and Brucetown Road and to pay for the improvements to the road system as envisioned by the county comprehensive plan is simply too great. Instead, the owner is proposing to dedicate land to VDOT and construct an additional lane to Route 11 in front of the parcel 33 -A -1648 and to relocate and /or al- ter certain site elements on parcel 33 -A -163 to facilitate the future widening of Route 11. 13. The owner recognizes that the multiple entrances are undesirable from a traffic con- trol perspective. However, use of some of these entrances is critical to the retail opera- tion of the facility. Therefore, of the six entrances, two will be completely closed, one will be modified to an "In Only" condition, one will be reduced in width, and two will remain unchanged. 14. Monetary contributions to emergency services and to future transportation improve- ments have been proffered. Transportation 1. The Traffic Impact Analysis concludes that traffic resulting from this project is ade- quately managed by the existing road system. 2. An additional travel aisle has been added to the GDP to improve on -site traffic flow. Proffer Statement 1. The proffer statement will contain those commitments that would not otherwise be re- quired by regulation. 2. Most of the truck traffic coming into the Olde Town Truck Stop comes from Interstate 81 and therefore, the entrance from Hopewell Road is primary and will be maintained to reduce the number of trucks entering the Hopewell Road /Route 11 intersection from I- 81. Trucks will enter the site from Hopewell Road, drive directly to the fueling positions, then exit by the proposed entrance of Route 11. This represents a significant improve- ment to the current conditions where trucks have far less maneuvering and stacking space and where the trucks exit the site onto Route 11 at a location which is much closer to the intersection, and therefore less desirable. The proposed right turn lane on Route 11 into the site is intended to contribute to the increased functionality of Route 11 in re- sponse to the county comprehensive plan for increased traffic on Route 11. Page 3 Job No.: 1004012 Mr. Michael T. Ruddy* Please let me know if you have any additional comments. Along with this letter you will find the following: • A fee check in the amount of $10,500; • Comment response letter to Roderick Williams; ✓ Comment response letter to Candice Perkins; ✓ Rezoning application; ✓ Limited power of attorney; • Impact Analysis Statement; • Proffer Statement; • Transportation Impact Analysis; Si JohnfC.'Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. C: L. Kesari 0 Page 4 Job No.: 1004012 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Roderick B. Williams County Attorney nie 540/722 -8383 Fax 540/667 -0370 E -mail: rwillia@co.frederick.va.us June 6, 2011 VIA FACSIMILE — (540) 662 -5793 — AND REGULAR MAIL John C. Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. Painter - Lewis, P.L.C. 116 North Braddock Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Re: Rezoning Application, Parcel Numbers 33 -A -163 and 33- A -164B, S.K. Associates, Inc. and Kesari Third Generation LLC properties — Proffer Statement dated March 21, 2011 Dear John: You have submitted to Frederick County for review a proposed proffer statement dated March 21, 2011 (the "Proffer Statement') for the proposed rezoning of certain property owned by S.K. Associates, Inc. and /or Kesari Third Generation.LLC (collectively, the "Applicants ") in the Stonewall Magisterial District. As an initial matter, I note that, given the proposed boundary line adjustment and that the commitments in the Proffer Statement concern both Parcel Number 33 -A -163, comprised of 1.62± acres and owned by S.K. Associates, Inc., and Parcel Number 33- A -16413, comprised of 5± acres and owned by Kesari Third Generation LLC (collectively, the "Properties "), the rezoning application form and the Proffer Statement should cover both of the Properties. Along similar lines, the rezoning application form should specifically identify the parcel numbers. The proposed rezoning would rezone such portion of the Properties as is currently zoned in the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (General Business) District, subject to proffers on both of the Properties_ I have now reviewed the Proffer Statement and it is my opinion that the Proffer Statement would be in a form to meet the requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, and would be legally sufficient as a proffer statement, subject to the following comments: 1. Proffer 3, paragraph I — Sentences 2 through 4 do not state obligations on behalf of the Applicants or anything specific to the Properties and, therefore, do not appear appropriate for inclusion in the Proffer Statement. Along similar lines, staff should be aware that the paragraph as a whole makes no actual commitments and, therefore, �1 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601 • 0 John C. Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. June 6, 2011 Page 2 whether any of the paragraph should be included in the Proffer Statement is questionable. 2. Proffer 3, paragraph 2 — Staff will need to determine whether the 40,000 square foot building area limit is meaningful, given the overall size, shape, and characteristics of the "outlot" (which appears to be approximately 2 to 3 acres). Also, the second sentence does not state any obligations on behalf of the Applicants and, therefore, does not appear appropriate for inclusion in the Proffer Statement. Proffer 3, paragraph 3 (and accompanying numbered items 1 and 2) — The first sentence does not state any obligations on behalf of the Applicants or anything specific to the Properties and, therefore, does not appear appropriate for inclusion in the Proffer Statement. With respect to the 4,500 square foot fast food restaurant building area iimit, again, staff will need to determine whether the limit is meaningful, given the overall size, shape, and characteristics of the "outlot ". With respect to the restriction against gasoline service stations, the following observation: are appropriate: Given the current existence of gasoline and diesel fueling services on one of the Properties already, staff will need to determine the extent to which a further restriction on gasoline fueling services will be meaningful. If the restriction is not that meaningful, staff may also want to consider the appropriateness of the restriction as a restraint on trade, as the restriction would otherwise serve only to protect the current use from competition. Staff should be aware that the restriction is limited only to gasoline fueling and, therefore, would in no way restrict fueling services offered to diesel - powered vehicles, such as commercial trucks. Proffer 3, paragraph 4 (and accompanying numbered item 1) — Staff will need to determine whether the restriction against adult retail is meaningful, given that such a use is only allowed in the B2 District pursuant to a conditional use permit, which would therefore require an entirely new application and review process before it ever could be approved. 5. Proffer 3, paragraph 5 — The expressly reserved non - limitation on the use of the "outlot" for "uses which enhance the operations of the Olde Stone Truck Stop" is, first, unclear as to what would constitute "uses which enhance the operations" and, second, effectively renders meaningless, as an impact limitation, the restriction against "gasoline service stations" on the "outlot ". In addition, this again raises potential restraint of trade concerns, as the Proffer Statement essentially states that an additional "gasoline service station' and similar activity on the "outlot" is only acceptable so long as it is conducted for the benefit of the incumbent operation on the ® Properties, but not by any competing business interest. U 0 0 John C. Lewis, P.E., C.L.A. June 6, 2011 Page 3 6. Proffer 4 — The Proffer may need to clarify regarding what constitutes a "fueling position" for purposes of the restriction on the number of "fueling positions ". Also, staff should be aware that the Proffer reserves the right to maintain an unlimited number of dispensers for "non- conventional (alternative) fuels ". This raises questions regarding the definition of "non- conventional (alternative) fuels ", including whether certain existing products, such as "E -85" gasoline, fit within that definition, and regarding the effect that the exception may have on the efficacy of the restriction on the number of "fueling positions ", especially as new technologies come to market. Proffer 5 — With respect to the timing of the proffered improvements, the Proffer Statement says the triggering event will be prior to operation of new fueling positions on the Properties "or" occupancy of a new building on the "outlot ". The Proffer needs to clarify whether or not the "or" means the earlier of the two events. The Proffer also needs to clarify whether "new fueling positions" means additional fueling positions or replacement fueling positions and, as well, staff will need to consider whether the reuse of any existing building on the "outlet" is possible, so as to cause an impact, without the occupancy of a "new" building. a. Proffer 5A — Staff will need to determine whether the turn lane would in fact, as proffered, be useful. ® b. Proffer 5B — The Proffer would be more meaningful if the location of the improvement is proffered. Also, staff should be aware that the Applicants do not proffer any actual limit on the potential number of entrances; therefore, this matter would be left to ordinance and VDOT requirements. c. Proffer 5C — The Proffer is unclear regarding the timing of this item. The introductory paragraph for Proffer 5 discusses "construction" of improvements, yet this item is a dedication only, not a construction item. Also, the parcel number is incorrect; the reference should be to 33 -A -163 and /or 33- A -164B (depending upon the exact placement of the item relative to the current property lines). In line 2 of the introductory paragraph of the Proffer, "of by" should be "of'. 8. Proffer 6 — The Proffer should eliminate ambiguous terms. Instead of referring to changes "that are likely necessary ", the Proffer should state a specific time frame or triggering event for making the indicated changes in a) and b). Likewise, in a), instead of referring to "potential, additional travel lanes ", the Proffer should state a specific number of fueling positions that the Applicants commit to eliminate. 9. Proffer 7 — Based upon where the Generalized Development Plan shows the property boundaries and the curb openings, the curb openings along Route 11 already appear to be wholly within the right of way for the road. Therefore, with respect to items a) and b), the Applicants might not have any legal right to exercise control over the 1 0 0 John C. Lewis, P,E., C.L.A. June 6,2011 Page 4 LJ closing of the curb openings. With respect to items a) through d) generally, the Proffer does not state a specific time frame or triggering event for making the indicated changes and therefore is meaningless as currently written. With respect to item d), staff should be aware that the Applicant does not proffer any actual design changes that would effectuate the "in only" designation; the designation apparently would be solely by means of one or more "do not enter" signs. Finally, the second sentence of the introductory paragraph of the Proffer does not state an actual obligation on behalf of the Applicants and, therefore, does not appear appropriate for inclusion in the Proffer Statement 10. Proffer 8 — As with Proffer 5, the Proffer needs to clarify what constitute "new fueling positions" and, as well, with respect to the indicated triggering events, whether or not the "or" means the earlier of the two events. 11. Proffer 9 — The Proffer needs to clarify regarding the meaning of "the occupancy of any structure ", in particular with respect to existing structures and any renovations of existing structures. 12. Proffer 10 — Staff will need to determine if signalization is appropriate at the indicated entrance, relative to the intersection of Route 11 and Hopewell /Brucetown Roads. Also, the Proffer needs to indicate the precise extent of the Applicants' financial commitment with respect to the signal. I have not reviewed the substance of the proffers as to whether the proffers are suitable and appropriate for this specific development, as it is my understanding that that review will be done by staff and the Planning Commission. cc: Michael Ruddy, AICP, Deputy Director of Pianning and %eveiopmem PAINTER- LEWIS, P.L.C. CONSUL77NGENGMEERS tel.: (540)662 -5792 116 North Braddock Street fax: (540)662 -5793 Winchester, VA 22601 email: office @painterlew March 21, 2012 Mr. Roderick B. Williams Office of the County Attorney 107 N. Kent Street, 3`d Floor Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Rezoning Application, Parcel Numbers 33 -A -163 and 33- A -164B S.K. Associates, Inc. and Kesari Third Generation LLC properties Proffer Statement Dear Roderick: I have revised the Proffer Statement to address your comments dated June 6, 2011 as follows: 1. The first paragraph of Proffer 3 has been eliminated. 2. The second sentence of paragraph 2 of Proffer 3 has been eliminated. 3. The first sentence of paragraph 3 of Proffer 3 has been eliminated. All references to future gasoline service stations have been eliminated. 4. The restriction on Adult retail remains in the proffers. 5. The reference to the operations of the Olde Stone Truck Stop has been eliminated. 6. A fueling position is made up of one product dispenser mechanism, such as a hose, from a product dispenser. I believe that staff is clear on that. If not, I would defer to staff to further clarify this. The reference to alternative fuels was put in the statement to allow some flexibility on the site to accommodate future market products the nature of which is unknown at this time. 7. The phase "whichever occurs first' has been added to Proffer 5. The phrase "gener- ally as shown on the GDP" has been added to paragraph b. The word "construction" has been replaced by the word "implementation" in paragraph c. 8. Proffer 6 has been reworded to be specific regarding the contents of paragraphs a and b. 9. Proffer 7 has been reworded to be specific regarding the contents of paragraphs a, b, c, and d. 10. The phase "whichever occurs first' has been added to Proffer 8. 11. Proffer 9 has been clarified to refer to the occupation of "new" structures on either property. The existing house is currently vacant, but could be used as a residence again. 12. VDOT has expressed concern over the proffer to execute a signalization agreement for the proposed Route 11 entrance. Therefore, this proffer has reworded such that VDOT will be the impetus behind the installation of the signal. Additional wording has been added to state that the applicant will fully pay for the signal. Page 1 Job No.: 1004012 Mr. Roderick B. WiSs • Please let me know if you have any further comments. Sin e Joh C. Lewis, P.E., L.L.A. C: L. Kesari M. Ruddy Page 2 Job No.: 1004012 FW: Kesari Rezoning - 4Submittal Review /Final Page 1 of 2 John Lewis From: Funkhouser, Rhonda [ Rhonda .Funkhouser @VDOT.Virginia.gov] on behalf of Smith, Matthew, P.E. [ Matthew, Smith@vdot.virginia.govJ Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 2:43 PM To: jclewis @painterlewis.com Cc: Smith, Matthew, P.E. Subject: FW: Kesari Rezoning -2nd Submittal Review /Final Attachments: Kesari MarkUp.pdf John —As requested. Matthew B. Smith, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer VDOT- Land Development Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah & Warren Counties 14031 Old Valley Pike Edinburg, VA 22824 Phone # (540) 984 -5615 Fax # (540) 984 -5607 From: Funkhouser, Rhonda On Behalf Of Smith, Matthew, P.E. Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:50 AM To: John.Bishop Cc: Smith, Matthew, P.E.; Ingram, Lloyd; Short, Terry Subject: Kesari Rezoning - 2nd Submittal Review /FinalWed 11/23/2011 11:50 AM VDOT has completed our review of the subject TIA /Rezoning. We offer the following comments for your consideration: Y In_ addition to closing entrance 7a, VDOT recommends the closer of the adjacent entrances to the north and to the south of 7a on Route 11. See attached. «Kesari MarkUp.pdf>> C As proposed, the applicant wishes to pursue the installation of a traffic signal approximately 540 feet south of the Route 11 /Hopewell Road signalized intersection. We are concerned about the long term operational challenges to Route 11 that this proposed mitigation may create. A formal signal warrant analysis must be prepared and submitted for VDOT review prior to approval. 0 Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call. Matthew B. Smith, P.E. 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Associates, Inc. and Kesari Third Generation LLC properties HRAB Comments Dear Candice: In response to comments from the HRAB contained in a letter dated June 3, 2011, 1 would like to address the conditional recommendation. As you will recall, you and I vis- ited the O.L. Dick house with HRAB member Mara[ Kalbian after the HRAB meeting of May 17, 2011. It is my understanding from Ms. Kalbian that the O. L. Dick house has un- dergone renovations such that it would not qualify for inclusion in the Historic Register. Therefore, preserving the house for its historic character is not practical. That doesn't necessarily eliminate the good sense of reusing the structure in some way, but the owner is reluctant to provide a permanent preservation proffer and would prefer not to do so. Since the ultimate fate of the house is in question and since the house will not qualify for inclusion on the historic register, providing screening of the pumps on the Olde Stone Truck Stop is not critical. The fact of the matter is that there will be almost 300 feet be- tween the house and the new pumps. About 70 feet of that distance will be the green space contained in the riparian buffer. Likewise, the owner would prefer not to conduct an architectural /historic survey on the house. The house will be reused if an appropriate use can be determined for it, but this will be determined by market forces. Currently, the owner is contemplating a continuance of the use of the house as a residence. Thank you for your input and review of this project. Si rely: Joh C. Lewis, P.E., L.L.A. C: L. Kesari M. Ruddy Page 1 Job No.: 1004012 0 PAINTER- LEWIS, P.L.C. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 116 North Braddock Street Winchester, VA 22601 March 21. 2012 Ms. Candice Perkins, AICP Office of the County Attorney 107 N. Kent Street, Td Floor Winchester, Virginia 22601 MAR 2 8 2012 tel: (540)662 -5792 _..FREUrf;p� r;;,;;;;;N —� fa (540)662-5793 (540)662 -5793 RE: Rezoning Application, Parcel Numbers 33 -A -163 and 33- A -164B — S:K— Assoclates-Inc: an d-Kesari Third-Generatiori LLC properties HRAB Comments Dear Candice: .com In response to comments from the HRAB contained in a letter dated June 3, 2011, 1 would like to address the conditional recommendation. As you will recall, you and I vis- ited the O.L. Dick house with HRAB member Maral Kalbian after the HRAB meeting of May 17, 2011. It is my understanding from Ms. Kalbian that the O. L. Dick house has un- dergone renovations such that it would not qualify for inclusion in the Historic Register. Therefore, preserving the house for its historic character is not practical. That doesn't necessarily eliminate the good sense of reusing the structure in some way, but the owner is reluctant to provide a permanent preservation proffer and would prefer not to do so. Since the ultimate fate of the house is in question and since the house will not qualify for inclusion on the historic register, providing screening of the pumps on the Olde Stone Truck Stop is not critical. The fact of the matter is that there will be almost 300 feet be- tween the house and the new pumps. About 70 feet of that distance will be the green space contained in the riparian buffer. Likewise, the owner would prefer not to conduct an architectural /historic survey on the house. The house will be reused if an appropriate use can be determined for it, but this will be determined by market forces. Currently, the —ownerris contemplating -a- continuance -of the-use-of the- house as a residence -- - - Thank you for your input and review of this project. Si rely: Joh C. Lewis, P.E., L.L.A. C: L. Kesari M. Ruddy Page 1 Job No.: 1004012 0 From:fred co fire , To:96625793 is /05/2011 11:56 #525 P.001 /002 Control number RZ11-0001 Project Name Kesari Third gen. LLC. Address 817 Cedar Creek Grade #210 Type Application Rezoning Current Zoning RA Automatic Sprinkler System Yes Other recommendation w:, l rs ���rslla'. � V:; �tF a6ra 2 tl iS Date received gale reviewed Date Rev, s ed 11/16/2010 1112011 Appiicimt Lazmi Mesa 1 C/o Painter -Lewis P.L.0 City Slab .Zip Applica-I Phone Winchester VA .22601 54066::5792 Tax ID Number Fire Distract Rescue District 33- A -164E 13 13 Election Distn, Recommendations Stonewall Automatic Fire Alarm System Residential Sprinkler System Yes No Emergency Vehicle Access Hydrant Location Fire Lane Required No Siamese Location Roadway /Aisleway Width Special Hazards Nc Emergency Vehicle Access Comments Access Comments Additional Comments Plan Approval Recommended Reviewed By c:. Yes S. Marie Showers � From:fred co fire , To:96625793 105/2011 11:57 #525 P.002/002 NE" � acpa ®` Rezoning Comments WOV 18 2010 Frederick County Fire Marshal �*OK C"' Mail to: Hana deliver to: w;A Frederick County Fire Marshal Frederick County Attn: Fire Marshal Attn: Fite Marshal 1080 Coverstone Drive 1080 Cot erstone Dr Winchester, Virginia 22602 Public Safety Building (540) 665 -6350 Winchester, Virginia Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Frederick County Fire Marshal with his review. Attach n copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent information Applicant's Name: L?;!xyt t VBSart dcphottc: �9 -Kof< p-1 Mailing Address: G(o �G \v�t�r -t ew 7 P.1 . < . {,el,_ eAl G�%r- Cm� GG ,k-42 42-16) ®, Location of property: UJ e A "ue oF NO�P W21I �oCd - - --— -_ -- Current zoning: requested: j:7. Acreage: j rMarshad's ments: IJ -- -- - -- Fire Marshal's Signature & Date: <<� -- ^ -- -- Notice to Fire Marshal - Please Return Thie Form to the Applicant 0 20 0 L] f i Depai•finent of Public. Works 540166515643 TAX: 5401678;0682 Noyerribe .r 3,0; 2010 Mi...johii,Lewis, P. E. Painter = Lewis. P:L.C. 31,7 Cedar Cieek Grade;, #2.10 Winchesters Virginia2260:1. RE i Kesari Properties :Rezoiiing•Applicatioh Fr`ederrck.County; Vi- -rgmia Dear John: We have completed ourrevidvJ of the•rezonirg applicatioh,for'the Kesari properties on Route 1 1 North and offer the followtng•comtnents: Refer to Sltvguitability, Development Overview The statement is made that the "land is qude.flat +_and the -.o. yeral -1 elevation.-Of the land is notisubstantially higher than:the nolinal` water surface elevation of ClearbrookzRum In fact, tiie water level:in the upperireaches.of Clearbrook Rtin is,actually liigher than-the adjacent land.areas, thereby, cieating wetland areas delineated as J.W 1 oh the wetlands . niap:.In addition, tMcreation of travertii e`forniati:ons,(aaighrcolored porous calcite deposited,byprecipitakion of the calcium carbonate from solution in the surface?waters) has raised the: stream bed causing+these ditcreases in water surface elevation s:.'It is entirely possible:that the actual sfreath channel; has been relocated within,the p "ropeity'fo create the existing`:pond. 2_, Refer,to Site Suitablhty; DevelopmehdOverview" W6edon6rrwith your conolusion +that runoff: from fueling #areas should be.'diverted through,an:oil7water (separator; for treatment W, ;,reeomgfend that-this;trcafinent;be incorporated wit_h,,tt e existing oJl /w ater'separator: to insure that runoff-- from, all, the fueling areas be trcatedpriorto enteriilg;the existing stream. 3.. Refer. to Site Stiitabillt$;, Deycloprnent Overview :. It is anticipatedaliat an eztelisii ?e underdrai'iiagesystcnt will llbe,required to copsfruci the: connector road between the nor h'± -and: south parcels created by Clearbrook Run. It is possible that • theconstructionofthe ,underdrainage and .road `will eliminate the wetland area designated}zs JAVI. 'ti \Rhdn da \T17A WCOM N I ENTS \Kr.SXRIPROPEVFIESR LzCODIS:doc 01'�I Kesari'Properties Rezoning Application Page•; Tuesday; 30,;2010 4. Refer,to;Drainagei `We: teconifnend tliat`the new stofmivater management system be designed fo;:fre5t stormwater "from ^itie existing'and.new areas for quantity and qua]iry. I, can be reached, at. 722_- 8214 if you have any questions regarding the above comments. HES /ris cc: Planning and development file c1Rhondi1TES II'COAiA]ENTS11iESA RWA or, EM I ES QC0,11S.doc Sincerely;,. Harvey( r.Strawsnyder, Jr., RE'. Nrecto -of Public Works i • Rezoning Comments Frederick County Sanitation Authority Mail to: Frederick County Sanitation Authority Attn: Engineer P.O. Box 1877 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (540) 868 -1061 Hand deliver to: Frederick County Sanitation Authority Attn: Engineer 315 Tasker Road Stephens City, Virginia Applicant: Please 511 out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Sanitation Authority with their review. Attach a copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent information. Applicant's Name: LaX= liar Telephone: 703-40t.— f7 -73to Mailing Address: LI(o 5 pLG. - iA. 'S'ior)- -let 2- Ce ry eek r~vb,�te duo W ko --A,� �✓� ZZroo l Location of property: (),P4 IC j6? Current zoning: VA � Zoning requested: Acreage: r✓ Sanitation Authority Comments: E'f/✓ Sanitation Authority Signature & Date- Notice to Sanitation Av` `thority - Please Return This Form to the Applicant 23 1• 0 40 Frederick- Winchester Health Department 4WIII Mail to: Frederick - Winchester Health Department Attn: Sanitation Engineer 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 (540) 722 -3480 Hand deliver to: Frederick - Winchester Health Department Attn: Sanitation Engineer 107 North Kent Street Suite 201 Winchester, Virginia Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Frederick- Winchester Health Department with their review. Attach a copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent information. Applicant's Name: Telephone: -7p't'-4oG- bi3(o Mailing Address: 6i(a�a�ti ��I1 GeG1c`c^ %iyt?2� ru�Fe ZID iy �v�G�s1t r V A LZI�o I Location of property: 0 . loo Current zoning: 'P�_ P�N Zoning requested: -E>Z Acreage: 5 Frederick- Winchester Health Department's Comments: De;x.rhnrI'f /1 s 0,2,2 ,7�c -e�'I wells nL ��i��'E�c�s�r'e�'�%'fr'�� i�r•7F.1-'vr�v lilc /tSh - -vf= nl_�c; -n /F miy bF .re Health Dept. Signature & Date: / %_To Notice to Health Department - Please Return This Form to the Applicant 24 M Frederick County Department of Parks & Recreation Mail to: Hand deliver to: Frederick County Frederick County Department of Parks & Recreation Department of Parks & Recreation 107 North Kent Street County Administration Bldg., 2nd Floor Winchester, Virginia 22601 107 North Kent Street (540) 665 -5678 Winchester, Virginia Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Department of Parks & Recreation with their review. Attach a copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent Applicant's Name: uc-,Y-V. % ��bV t Telephone: 10 5- JAO(o- Oi3fo Mailing Address: /Jv�e��- LP�vcs V.L.L, y�J-(o(o2 —r✓ I°12 g 1i (i@G�rGJ' �ivY2�- G- �ruc�.•2 -k�'. Z-l0 Location of property: I�QST Std�B h\ VZ "keEkk 36D \lzv S GVyAi 01- kl-,e« RVCJ Current zoning: V-A Zoning requested: Acreage: S Department of Parks & Recreation Comments: � 7 /O �l�%2r✓J� Pi Pks. & Rec. Signature & Date: Zko /O Notice to Department of Parks & Recreation - Please Return This Form to the Applicant 21 0 June 3, 2011 Mr. John Lewis Painter- Lewis, P.L.0 116 North Braddock Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665 -6395 RE: APpiicarioo Requesting a Rezoning of 5 Acres from RA to B2 (Business General) for Kesari Third Generation, LLC Property Identification Number (PIN): 33 -A -1648 Current Zoning District: RA (Rural Area) Dear Mr. Lewis: The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) considered the above referenced rezoning proposal during their meeting on May 17, 2011. The HRAB reviewed information associated with the 1992 National Park Service Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley, the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey Report, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, as well as information provided by Painter - Lewis, P.L.0 This applications seeks to rezone five acres of land from the RA (Rural Areas) District to the B2 (Business General) District. The property is located on the west side of Route 11 near its intersection with Hopewell Road. The proposed use of the property is commercial uses, including enhancement of the Olde Stone Truck Stop. Historic Resources Advisory Board Concerns The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley, published by the National Park Service, does not identify the subject property or the surrounding area as being part of a battlefield. The Rural Landmarks Survey Report for Frederick County, Virginia, identifies three historic structures located within the vicinity of the proposed rezoning, one of which is located on site. All of these properties are listed as potentially significant. The sites that are listed in the survey are: Dick, L.O. House ( #34 -936) — Located on site • Clearbrook Feed & Supply ( #34 -935) • Clearbrook Presbyterian Church ( #34 -708) 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000 Mr. John Lewis Re: Rezoning of 5 Acres from RA to 62 Kesari Third Generation, LLC June 3,2011 Page 2 After reviewing this information and the applicant's materials and proposals, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) recommended approval of the Kesari Third Generation, LLC Rezoning Application with the following conditions: • The L.O. Dick House should be preserved for adaptive reuse. A preservation proffer should be included in the proffer statement to ensure that the dwelling and associated outbuildings will not be demolished (including demolishment by neglect). • The proffer statement should include a proffer to screen the pumps on the Olde Stone Truck Stop from the L0. Dick House. • A new architectural /historic survey should be completed on the structure to fully understand its significance. Please contact me with any questions concerning these comments from the HRAB. Sincerely, Candice Perkins, AICP Senior Planner CEP /bad cc: Rhoda Kriz, HRAB Chair