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At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Warren held in the Warren County Government Center on August
18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Richard H. Traczyk, Chairman (Shenandoah District);
Linda P. Glavis, Vice-Chairman (South River District);
Tony F. Carter (Happy Creek District); Archie A. Fox
(Fork District); Daniel J. Murray, Jr. (North River
District); also Douglas P. Stanley, County
Administrator; Robert B. Childress, Deputy County
Administrator; Kathleen Dellinger, Finance Director;
Taryn G. Logan, Planning Director; David Beahm,
Building Official; Dan N. Whitten, Assistant County
Attorney; Matt Wendling, Planner; Janice C.
Standridge, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Alex Bridges,
Northern Virginia Daily; Tim Ratigan, Warren County
Report; and Anne Elgin, Warren Sentinel
Absent: Blair D. Mitchell, County Attorney
Adoption of Agenda - Additions or Deletions
Mr. Stanley asked that the Board remove the public hearings
on requests from Benjamin McMahon for a zoning text amendment to
provide for agricultural event centers and a conditional use
permit for an agricultural events center. Both items had been
withdrawn by the applicant. Mr. Stanley also asked that the
Board add to the agenda under new business the adoption of an
emergency ordinance to relocate the Otterburn Voting Precinct
from the Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department to the Front Royal-
Warren County Airport Terminal and authorization to advertise
for public hearing ON a proposed ordinance to amend the Warren
County Code to relocate the Otterburn Voting Precinct FROM THE
Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department to the Front Royal-Warren
County Airport Terminal.
On a motion by Mrs. Glavis, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors adopted the agenda
as amended above:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
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Presentation – Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting - Government Finance Officers Association –
Tanya Burrell/Kathleen Dellinger
Mrs. Kathleen Dellinger, Finance Director, introduced Tanya
Burrell, Chair of the Awards Committee for the Virginia
Government Finance Officers Association and Chief of Financial
Operations Division for Fairfax County.
On behalf of the Virginia Government Finance Officers
Association, Ms. Burrell presented to the Board of Supervisors
and Chairman Traczyk an award for Warren County’s first
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
conferred on July 21 by the National Government Finance Officers
Association. The GFOA established the certificate program to
encourage and assist state and local government to go beyond the
minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles
to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFR) that
evidenced the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. The
annual report had been reviewed by an impartial panel to meet
the highest standards of the achievement program. It
demonstrates a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly
communicate the County’s financial story and to motivate
potential users of the CAFR, which includes the annual report
from independent auditors, management’s discussion and analysis,
the basic fund and government-wide financial statements, a
summary of significant accounting policies and footnote
disclosures, required information and statistical analysis. The
Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in
governmental accounting and financial reporting and its
attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management. Currently, there were only 37
counties of the 95 in Virginia who have achieved this and only a
total of 4,110 awards were awarded nationally by the GOFA. In
addition to this award, Warren County has received the
Distinguished Budget Award for the last five years. This award
was for the County’s comprehensive annual financial report for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 recognizing the efforts of the
County’s financial management team. She recognized Carolyn
Stimmel, retired Finance Director; Andre Fletcher, Deputy
Director of Finance; and Doug Stanley, County Administrator.
Mr. Traczyk said on behalf of the Board, they were very
proud of the County’s staff who did an excellent job.
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Public Presentations – Public Presentations are limited to
issues that are not the subject of a public hearing. It is
intended as an opportunity for the public to give input on
relevant issues and not intended as a question and answer
period.
Representing the Appalachian Trail Community Steering
Committee, Ms. Sonja Carlborg, 210 West 1st Street, Front Royal,
noted that the movie “A Walk in the Woods” was being released on
Labor Day Weekend. She also noted that there was an article
about Front Royal in a nationally distributed magazine by the
Appalachian Trail Community (ATC). She invited the Board to the
first Appalachian Trail Community Summit scheduled for November
2-4 at the National Conservation Training Center in
Shepherdstown, West Virginia. There were 35 communities
designated as Appalachian Trail Communities and each received
two free attendances at the summit including food and lodging.
The local committee will commute daily so the two paid positions
can be given to a representative from the Town and one from the
County. She noted that Bébhinn Egger from the Town will be
attending.
Mr. Hugh Fesperman, 476 Richardson Road, Strasburg, noted
that at a previous Board meeting he had submitted a petition
with 31 signatures opposing Benjamin McMahon’s requests for an
agricultural events center and he wished to submit an additional
73 signatures from four districts because he felt it would
impact the entire County.
Mr. Fesperman addressed the Board on Benjamin McMahon’s
request for a short-term tourist rental, which had been tabled
by the Board. He said the request should not have made it to
the Board because there was no application on file for the
request. He stated that the only application on file was dated
16 months (prior) and it requested private events. He said the
application contained incorrect information such as the owner
and the lack of a signature of acceptance and date. He pointed
out that the application stated, “Please note that if the
required documents are not provided or the application is
incomplete, your application will not be placed on the Planning
Commission agenda.” He said proper procedures should be
followed. He continued that he was not against the short-term
tourist rental provided it included certain conditions; but he
felt everyone should follow proper procedures.
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Reports - Board Members, County Administrator, County Attorney
Mrs. Glavis reported the following:
She attended the Local Emergency Planning meeting at the
Public Safety Building on August 13. Woody Brown of the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management presented
videos and pictures identifying various types of hazardous
substances and the dangers they presented. The committee
discussed the possibility of a future regional drill in
preparation for various emergency situations.
She attended the Community Policy Management Team on August
18.
The Board held a public hearing on the McMahon short-term
tourist rental in July and she asked if the Board would
consider bringing it back to the table at the Board’s
September 1 meeting for action. Mr. Traczyk said he had no
objection provided the applicant had met all the
requirements. Since the public hearing had been closed,
Mr. Carter said the public could make comments during
public presentations. There was a general consensus to
include this on the Board’s September 1 agenda.
Mr. Traczyk reported the following:
He attended the Warren County Public School reception.
Sixty teachers left Warren County this year. He discussed
staff and wages with Division Superintendent Greg Drescher.
He said they had been investing funds into school
infrastructure and had not paid enough attention to
salaries, which he felt the Board should address in the
near future.
He attended the Waggins for Dragons Race at the river. The
Humane Society raised about $15,000. Members of County
staff participated.
He attended the Rockland Historical area meeting held by
VDOT to establish a historical district.
He received 25-30 phone calls most of which dealt with the
proposed agricultural events center.
Mr. Murray reported the following:
He attended the National Night Out and Senator Mark
Obenshain attended as well.
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He attended the Warren County Fair and Senator Obenshain
attended as well. He congratulated his wife who received
2nd and 3
rd place ribbons for her oil paintings.
The Air Show Committee met every Wednesday and they were
seeking volunteers and vendors. The Air Show “Wings and
Wheels” would be held September 12, 2015.
He attended the Waggin for Dragons boat race.
He attended the hops festival at the Backroom Brewery.
He attended Chris Collins’ picnic. Chris Collins, former
Frederick County Supervisor, was running for the House of
Delegates.
Blood donations were taken at the Government Center
recently and he encouraged everyone to donate blood.
He attended Company 10’s breakfast and encouraged everyone
to support the community fire stations.
About 92% of his voicemails regarded a very contentious
situation in his district. Some met with him at his home
and some met him at the Elks Lodge.
Mr. Stanley reported the following:
Development Review Committee – The Development Review
Committee met on July 22 and discussed projects in the
County including the Divine Assistance Academy, Hidden
Springs Assisted Living facility, The Mint House,
Interchange Phase II Warehouse and pending projects in the
Riverton Commons Shopping Center, e.g. Urgent Care
facility, ALDI Grocery, and Wal-Mart fueling islands. They
also discussed Town projects including Leach Run Parkway,
Angels Corner Daycare, Workforce Housing, and updates on
the previous month’s items. The Committee will meet again
on August 26.
Rockland Historic District – A public hearing on the
proposed Rockland Historic District was held at the
Rockland Community Church on August 11, 2015. There will
be a 30-day comment period from the date of the hearing.
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources will consider the
creation of the district at its meeting on September 17.
Toray Plastics – The Warren County Planning Commission, at
its meeting on July 8, approved a site plan for Toray
Plastics for a 16,889 square foot addition to their
manufacturing facility. Toray will add approximately 18
jobs with the expansion.
Department of Social Services – The Department of Social
Services will be collecting donations August 31 through
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September 24 for their annual yard sale to benefit children
in the foster care program. Residents are urged to
consider donating gently used toys, clothing and furniture.
For additional information contact Michelle Smeltzer at
(540) 635-3967 ext. 3355.
EnerGov Software – Staff continued to work towards
configuring the EnerGov software and continued to see the
complexity of the software on what they do on a daily
basis. The onsite User Acceptance Training was pushed out
to the next acceptable time of September 21 delaying the
go-live date to November 2. Staff visited Fauquier County
who implemented the software package about 18 months ago
and they recommended that everything be in place before
going live.
Warren County Government Center – The County awarded a
contract to Lantz Construction of Winchester to provide
security upgrades to the Commissioner of the Revenue and
Treasurer’s Office areas and to install sound panels in the
Board Room to improve acoustics. The project should begin
around September 1.
Leach Run Parkway – The County continued to work with the
Town, EDA staff, and project engineer to reduce the project
scope and cost to more closely fit the available funding.
He hoped to be able to discuss a path forward by September
1.
2nd Middle School – The School Board awarded a contract in
the amount of $32,223,000 to Howard Shockey & Sons
Construction. The site plan for the project will be on the
Town Planning Commission agenda at its meeting on August
19. Shockey is prepared to start as soon as necessary
permits have been obtained.
Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District – Old Oak Phase II and
Phase III revenue sharing/rural addition projects were near
completion.
Warren County Courthouse/Court Holding – The County reduced
the scope of the project and performed demolition work
after bids came in over budget last year. Bids were now
due August 20.
Public Safety Building (PSB) Cell Antennae – Verizon was
placing a cell antenna on the PSB communications tower,
which should improve cell service on the southern end of
Town for Verizon customers. This project should be
completed in September.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Stanley
provided the following:
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The Verizon cell antenna will improve service towards
Luray, particularly in the low areas where there had been
gaps in service previously around Route 340 and Route 619.
The Department of Social Services (DSS), Health Department,
and School Maintenance would relocate to the Warren County
Health and Human Services Complex.
The County was working with a realtor on the sale of the
former work release building and DSS building. The DSS
should be relocating to the Health and Human Services
Complex by January 1. There was expansion room for the
Health Department and DSS.
The County selected EnerGov to host the County’s permit
software and provide its own security.
Page County had not yet decided on whether or not it would
join the RSW Regional Jail based on the offer from RSW.
There should be about $1 million to $2 million available in
contingency funds left over for other capital improvement
projects.
Portions of Pine Ridge, Copenhaver, and Western Lane would
be improved in the FY 2016 construction cycle, but there
was a portion of Old Oak that was on the 5-year Capital
improvement Plan and one was not.
Mr. Whitten reported that the County was served with a
lawsuit (Fuller v Board of Supervisors), which was similar to
the Salahi lawsuit challenging the Board’s denial of a short-
term tourist rental. Fuller’s attorney was awaiting the outcome
of Salahi’s appeal to the Supreme Court. Until that time the
County has delayed filing any answer to that case.
Mr. Murray reported that on August 14 there was a
dedication of the Civil War Trails marking at the Riverton boat
landing commemorating the 151st anniversary of the Battle of
Guard Hill. Suzanne Silek did an excellent job and Patrick
Farris was very informative. One of Ms. Silek’s ancestors had
escaped capture by climbing the face of Guard Hill. The burning
of the valley of 1864 began in Warren County.
Public Hearing - 2015-06-01 Brian Shannon McGann – Conditional
Use Permit for Private Use Camping – Matt Wendling
Mr. Wendling noted that Brian McGann submitted an
application for a conditional use permit for private use camping
on property located on Farms Riverview Road in Shenandoah Farms
Subdivision, identified on Tax Map 15D, Section 1, Block 3 as
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Parcel 15, and zoned Residential One (R-1). The property was
located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (A-E) within the
floodway. Inasmuch as the parcel was located at the end of
Myers Drive, Mr. Childress suggested that the County include a
condition that the applicant provide a 20-foot drainage easement
across the applicant’s property if needed for future road
improvements.
The Planning Commission forwarded the application to the
Board recommending approval with the following conditions:
1. The campers are to be kept in road worthy condition with
valid tags and inspection decals.
2. Materials associated with the campers are to be stored in a
neat and orderly fashion during the time of use and are to
be removed from the site when not in use.
3. Campers shall be on site fewer than 180 consecutive
calendar days in any one year for recreational use of the
property only.
4. The applicant shall comply with all Warren County Health
Department regulations and requirements.
5. No more than two major recreational vehicles as defined by
Section 180-10(B)(1) of the Warren County Zoning Ordinance
or tents shall be parked, stored, or used on any lot or
combination of contiguous lots under the ownership of one
party.
6. This permit shall be reviewed by the Warren County Planning
staff annually for compliance.
7. The applicant shall comply with Section 180-40.1 of the
Warren County Zoning Ordinance regarding noncommercial
camping (private use camping).
8. The applicant shall post property with a lot/parcel number
for Fire and Rescue Services and have an emergency egress
plan for removal of the recreational vehicles during a
flood event.
9. If a port-a-john is leased for use, a copy of the contract
shall be submitted annually to the Planning Department.
10. The applicant shall dedicate a 20-foot drainage easement
along the length of his property at a location on the
property and by a date to be determined by the Virginia
Department of Transportation, the County, and the
Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Manager.
Mr. Wendling said the applicant was in agreement with
condition 10 and asked that the County use riprap to address
potential erosion issues.
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Mr. Traczyk opened the public hearing. There was no input
from the public. Mr. Traczyk closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Glavis, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the
conditional use permit request of Brian Shannon McGann for
private use camping with the conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission and staff:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
1. The campers are to be kept in road worthy condition with
valid tags and inspection decals.
2. Materials associated with the campers are to be stored in a
neat and orderly fashion during the time of use and are to
be removed from the site when not in use.
3. Campers shall be on site fewer than 180 consecutive
calendar days in any one year for recreational use of the
property only.
4. The applicant shall comply with all Warren County Health
Department regulations and requirements.
5. No more than two major recreational vehicles as defined by
Section 180-10(B)(1) of the Warren County Zoning Ordinance
or tents shall be parked, stored, or used on any lot or
combination of contiguous lots under the ownership of one
party.
6. This permit shall be reviewed by the Warren County Planning
staff annually for compliance.
7. The applicant shall comply with Section 180-40.1 of the
Warren County Zoning Ordinance regarding noncommercial
camping (private use camping).
8. The applicant shall post property with a lot/parcel number
for Fire and Rescue Services and have an emergency egress
plan for removal of the recreational vehicles during a
flood event.
9. If a port-a-john is leased for use, a copy of the contract
shall be submitted annually to the Planning Department.
10. The applicant shall dedicate a 20-foot drainage easement
along the length of his property at a location on the
property and by a date to be determined by the Virginia
Department of Transportation, the County, and the
Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Manager.
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Public Hearing - 2015-06-02 Avinash Patwardhan - Conditional Use
Permit for Private School for Yoga Instruction – Taryn Logan
Mrs. Logan noted that Avinash Patwardhan applied for a
conditional use permit for a private school for yoga instruction
on property located at 380 Honey Farm Lane in Shenandoah Farms
Subdivision, identified on Tax Map 15E, Section 1, Block 1 as
Parcel 154A, and zoned Residential One (R-1). Dr. Patwardhan
wished to teach the fundamentals of yoga to clients at his home
in order to become yoga instructors or to practice yoga. He
would also offer yoga retreats during the day with a group of 5-
7 clients.
The Planning Commission forwarded the application to the
Board recommending approval with the following conditions:
1. All private school activities shall be conducted inside the
dwelling.
2. The hours of operation shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
3. The maximum number of people at the yoga instructional
retreat shall be seven.
4. The owner shall post the house number in a location that is
visible to clients coming to the property.
5. There shall be no parking in the right-of-way or over the
existing drainfield.
In response to inquiries from Mr. Fox, Mrs. Logan stated
that the Planning Commission had visited the site and there was
sufficient parking. The Planning Commission recommended posting
the house number so visitors would not miss the house and have
to turn around on someone else’s property.
Mr. Murray understood the septic system was maxed out at
300 gallons per flow per day and there would be no overnight
retreats. Mrs. Logan said that was correct. The retreats would
be held during the day and the hours of operation were limited
to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Traczyk opened the public hearing. There was no input
from the public. Mr. Tracyzk closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Mrs. Glavis, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the
conditional use permit request of Avinash Patwardhan for a
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private school for yoga instruction with the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
1. All private school activities shall be conducted inside the
dwelling.
2. The hours of operation shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
3. The maximum number of people at the yoga instructional
retreat shall be seven.
4. The owner shall post the house number in a location that is
visible to clients coming to the property.
5. There shall be no parking in the right-of-way or over the
existing drainfield.
Public Hearing - 2012-04-02 Conditional Use Permit for Private
School – Dian Schmiedicke - Modification of Conditional Permit
to Increase Maximum Number of Occupants from 24 to 49 including
Students and Staff – Matt Wendling
Mr. Wendling noted than Dian Schmiedicke applied for a
modification to Conditional Use Permit 2012-04-02 for a private
school to increase the maximum number of occupants from 24 to
49, which included students and staff. The property is located
at 6294 Browntown Road, identified on Tax Map 28 as Parcel 119A,
and zoned Agricultural (A). If approved, VDOT recommended
upgrading the existing egress and ingress from low volume
commercial standards to moderate volume commercial standards and
replacing the 24” corrugated pipe under the egress and ingress.
A land use permit would be required for the upgrade. Problems
with landscaping and placement of sign in the right-of-way had
been resolved. Arrangements for the removal of a tree had been
made. Also, if approved, the Building Official indicated that
the use would have to be changed from the business use group.
The Health Department stated that the current drainfield would
accommodate up to 45 students not to exceed 8 hours per day.
There are no showers on site. Ms. Schmiedicke said she did not
mind reducing the number from 49 to 45. If the number was
increased more than 45, the applicant would need a new
drainfield with a reserve area and the applicant would have to
obtain an easement on an adjacent parcel in order to install a
drainfield. The applicant will need to upgrade the well and an
operational permit must be issued.
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The Planning Commission forwarded the application to the
Board recommending approval with the following conditions:
1. The private school shall be limited to a maximum of 45
occupants which include students and staff using the
facility at any one time.
2. The applicant shall meet all Warren County Health
Department requirements within one year prior to the
additional increase in occupancy to 45 students and staff
as noted in their letter dated July 24, 2015 for both well
and septic upgrades.
3. This permit shall be reviewed annually by the Warren County
Planning Department for compliance.
4. A satisfactory bacteriological water test result shall be
submitted annually to the Warren County Health Department
and the Warren County Planning Department.
5. The applicant shall meet all Virginia Department of
Transportation requirements as noted in their letter from
July 23, 2015 including maintenance of site distance
requirements, directional arrow placement, replacement of
the existing culvert pipes, entrance upgrades to “moderate
volume” commercial standards and sign setbacks from the
public road right-of-way.
Mrs. Glavis inquired about the hours of operation. She was
concerned about how much water would be needed. Ms. Schmiedicke
stated that she supplied bottled water for drinking. The hours
of operation were from 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. Mrs. Glavis asked when the number of students would
increase. Ms. Schmiedicke stated that there was interest in
increasing the number of students and she was hopeful she could
increase this year. She felt certain that she could address the
conditions over the course of a year. She was currently working
with a well-driller and she was confident that they only had to
modify the existing well as opposed to drilling a new well.
Mr. Carter asked if there was a requirement on the number
of water closets per number of students. Mr. Wendling said the
Health Department and the Building Official did not address it.
Mr. David Beahm, Building Official, said it was covered under
the building code change of use.
Mr. Murray asked for the interpretation of “at some point
in time.” Mr. Wendling said that VDOT requirements to replace
culverts would be within a year. Should the cost for these
improvement prove unfeasible, Ms. Schmiedicke had indicated that
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she may look for another facility. The major concerns were the
Health Department requirements.
Mr. Traczyk opened the public hearing. There was no input
from the public. Mr. Traczyk closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Mrs. Glavis, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the
request to modify the conditional use permit 2012-04-02 with the
changes in conditions as recommended by staff:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
1. The private school shall be limited to a maximum of 45
occupants which include students and staff using the
facility at any one time.
2. The applicant shall meet all Warren County Health
Department requirements within one year prior to the
additional increase in occupancy to 45 students and staff
as noted in their letter dated July 24, 2015 for both well
and septic upgrades.
3. This permit shall be reviewed annually by the Warren County
Planning Department for compliance.
4. A satisfactory bacteriological water test result shall be
submitted annually to the Warren County Health Department
and the Warren County Planning Department.
5. The applicant shall meet all Virginia Department of
Transportation requirements as noted in their letter from
July 23, 2015 including maintenance of site distance
requirements, directional arrow placement, replacement of
the existing culvert pipes, entrance upgrades to “moderate
volume” commercial standards and sign setbacks from the
public road right-of-way.
Public Hearing - Z2015-06-01 Warren County Planning Commission –
Proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-ordain Section 180-62
(Variances) of the Warren County Code to Adopt New Standards set
out in the Virginia Code for Granting a Variance; to Add
Language regarding Conditions for Granting a Variance; and to
Add Language regarding the Burden of Proof for a Variance – Dan
Whitten
Mr. Whitten noted that effective July 1, 2015, the Virginia
Code was amended changing the definition and standards for
granting a variance. The proposed amendments to Section 180-62
of the County Code would allow a variance from zoning provisions
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regarding the shape of a parcel of land and the height of a
building or structure. The County Attorney’s Office also
proposed amendments to the standards for granting a variance by
meeting four conditions, amendments to allow the Board of Zoning
Appeals to place conditions on the property regarding the
location, character, and features of the proposed structure or
use, and placing the burden of proof on the applicant and
establishing that the standard of proof was preponderance of
evidence. All the proposed amendments mirrored the language in
the Virginia Code.
The Planning Commission forwarded the proposed ordinance
amendments to the Board recommending approval.
Mr. Traczyk opened the public hearing. There was no input
from the public. Mr. Traczyk closed the public hearing.
Finding that the proposed amendments to Section 180-62 of
the Warren County Code are required and are appropriate for the
public necessity, convenience, and general welfare and are good
zoning practice, Mr. Murray made a motion that the Board of
Supervisors approve the proposed amendments. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Glavis and approved by the following vote:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ORDAIN SECTION 180-62
OF THE WARREN COUNTY CODE TO ADOPT NEW STANDARDS SET OUT
IN THE VIRGINIA CODE FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE; TO ADD
LANGUAGE REGARDING CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE; AND TO
ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR A VARIANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that
Section 180-62 of the Warren County Code (Variances) be amended
and re-ordained as follows:
CHAPTER 180. ZONING
ARTICLE VI. ADMINISTRATION
§ 180-62. Variances.
A. General procedure. Any property owner, tenant, government
official or agency may apply for a variance for a
reasonable deviation from those provisions regulating the
shape, size or area of a lot or parcel of land or the
size, height, area, bulk or location of a building or
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structure. from the terms of this chapter when, owing to
special conditions, a literal enforcement of this chapter
will result in unnecessary hardship. Application for such
variance shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator,
together with such maps, charts, drawings or other data as
the applicant believes will support his application. The
Administrator shall furnish promptly to each member of the
Board of Zoning Appeals a summary of such application and
obtain their concurrence in a date for a public hearing on
the application, which shall be advertised and adjacent
property owners notified in accordance with § 15.2-2204,
Code of Virginia, as amended. Upon conclusion of the
hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeals may grant the
variance in whole or part, with or without conditions, or
deny the application. In any case, the Board of Zoning
Appeals shall reach its decision within 60 days of the
public hearing and promptly inform the applicant of its
decision. Violation of the conditions imposed with the
variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this
chapter.
B. Required standards.
(1) A variance shall be granted if the evidence shows that
the strict application of the terms of the ordinance
would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property or that the granting of the variance would
alleviate a hardship due to a physical condition
relating to the property or improvements thereon at
the time of the effective date of the ordinance, and
the property meets the following conditions: To grant
a variance. To grant a variance, the BZA shall make
specific findings, based on the evidence before it,
that the application satisfies all of the following
requirements:
(a) The property interest for which the variance is
being requested was acquired in good faith and
any hardship was not created by the applicant for
the variance. That the subject property was
acquired in good faith.
(b) The granting of the variance will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that
geographical area. That the subject property has
at least one of the following characteristics at
the time of the effective date of this chapter:
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[1] Exceptional narrowness;
[2] Exceptional shallowness;
[3] Exceptional size;
[4] Exceptional shape;
[5] Exceptional topographic conditions;
[6] An extraordinary situation or condition of
the subject property; or
[7] An extraordinary situation or condition of
the use or development of property
immediately adjacent to the subject
property.
(c) The condition or situation of the property is not
of so general or recurring a nature as to make
reasonably practicable the formulation of a
general regulation to be adopted as an amendment
to the ordinance. That the condition or
situation of the subject property is not of so
general or recurring a nature as to make
reasonably practical the formulation of a general
regulation to be adopted by the Board of
Supervisors as an amendment to this chapter.
(d) The granting of the variance does not result in a
use that is not otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification
of the property. That the strict application of
this chapter would produce undue hardship.
(e) That such undue hardship is not shared generally
by other properties in the same zoning district
and the same vicinity.
(f) That the strict application of this chapter would
effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict use
of the subject property, or
(g) That the granting of a variance will alleviate a
clearly demonstrable hardship approaching
confiscation as distinguished from a special
privilege or convenience sought by the applicant.
(h) That authorization of the variance will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent property
owners.
(i) That the character of the zoning district will
not be changed by the granting of the variance.
C. Burden of Proof. The burden of proof shall be on the
applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence
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that the application meets the standard for a variance
as defined in the criteria set out in this section.
D. Conditions. In granting a variance, the Board of
Zoning Appeals may impose such conditions regarding
the location, character and other features of the
proposed structure or use as it may deem necessary in
the public interest, and may require a guarantee or
bond to ensure that there will be compliance with the
conditions.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON ADOPTION
Language proposed to be deleted is lined through.
Language proposed to be added is underlined.
Proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-ordain Sections 88-2 through
88-8 of the Warren County Code to Create a Front Royal
Enterprise Zone around the Royal Phoenix Business Park and
Portions of the Royal Village and Viscose City Subdivisions –
Blair Mitchell/Dan Whitten
Mr. Whitten noted that the EDA and the Town had been
working to establish the Front Royal Enterprise Zone, which
would encompass approximately 483 +/- acres known as Royal
Phoenix and portions of the Royal Village and Viscose City
Subdivisions. Incentives for this zone would include reduced
water and sewer tap fees, reduced building permit fees, and
partial exemption from BPOL and real estate taxes for a period
of five years. The Town was considering adopting an ordinance
to reduce BPOL and real estate taxes within this area as well as
the water and sewer tap fees. The proposed County ordinance
would create the enterprise zone, provide for reduction in the
building permit fees and real estate taxes for new businesses
located in the enterprise zone for a period of five years. The
County will make application for the enterprise zone to the
state. The current enterprise zone will expire in about two
years.
Mr. Fox asked for an explanation on including residential
areas in the enterprise zone. Mr. Stanley explained that one of
the requirements to create an enterprise zone was a certain
economic distress level; a certain number of people were
required to be at poverty level. By including portions of the
two subdivisions, the area met the required economic threshold.
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Mr. Traczyk opened the public hearing. There was no input
from the public. Mr. Traczyk closed the public hearing.
Mr. Murray made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Glavis, that the
Board of Supervisors adopt and ordain the proposed ordinance to
amend Warren County Code Sections 88-2 through 88-8 to create a
Front Royal Enterprise Zone around the Royal Phoenix Business
Park and portions of Royal Village and Viscose City and to allow
certain tax and building permit fee reductions as incentives to
attract new businesses to locate and create jobs within the
Enterprise Zone.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Carter, Mr. Whitten
stated that the Town had considered this request at a recent
meeting. Council was initially in favor of the enterprise zone,
but then questioned the potential of businesses relocating from
downtown to the Enterprise Zone and whether or not they would
qualify for the incentives. Mr. Stanley interjected that the
County had to make application to the state. Mr. Carter said
some of the Town’s concerns were that a business would locate at
Royal Phoenix for five years and leave after the incentive
period. Some of the current businesses were concerned that they
would not qualify for the incentives. Mr. Whitten stated the
County could offer the real estate tax incentives and it would
be up to the Town regarding incentives on the BPOL and water and
sewer tap fees. Mr. Carter reiterated his concerns about
businesses leaving after the incentive period. Mr. Stanley
confirmed that the state regulated enterprise zones. In past
years, the County had businesses enter into a master agreement.
He noted the number of businesses in the Route 340/522 North
Corridor that were located in the Cedarville Enterprise Zone who
were still present. Family Dollar, who received incentives for
the first five years, had been in the enterprise zone for nearly
19 years. When a business invested $20 million to $40 million,
the business was not likely to leave. The building would remain
and real estate taxes would continue to be collected and the
County’s benefit would be real estate taxes. Businesses
locating in an enterprise zone may begin their five-year
incentives at any time during the 20-year life cycle of the
enterprise zone. In order to qualify for the incentives, a
business must invest a minimum of $500,000 and provide 25 jobs.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN
SECTIONS 88-2 THROUGH 88-8
OF THE WARREN COUNTY CODE
TO CREATE A FRONT ROYAL ENTERPRISE ZONE
AROUND THE ROYAL PHOENIX BUSINESS PARK,
AND PORTIONS OF THE ROYAL VILLAGE
AND VISCOSE CITY SUBDIVISIONS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that
Sections 88-2 through 88-8 of the Warren County Code (Front
Royal Enterprise Zone) be amended as follows:
88-2 Statement of purpose.
The Virginia Enterprise Zone Grant Act, § 59.1-270, Section
59.1-538 et seq, of the Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes
the establishment of an enterprise zone County of Warren to make
written application to the Department of Housing and Community
Development for the declaration of an area within the County as
an enterprise zone. It is the purpose of the Enterprise Zone
Act, and of this Article, to stimulate business and industrial
growth within the area so designated as the Front Royal
Enterprise Zone by means of state income tax credits, state
sales tax exemptions and local incentives more particularly set
forth herein. .
88-3 Boundaries of the Front Royal Enterprise Zone.
The boundaries of the Front Royal Enterprise Zone are as set
forth on the that map titled “Map of the Front Royal Enterprise
Zone” which is on file in the office of the Town Manager of the
Town of Front Royal, Virginia, County Administrator, the area of
which has been declared an enterprise zone by the Governor of
the Commonwealth of Virginia for a period of 20 years in
accordance with the Virginia Enterprise Zone Act. and includes
those properties shown on the Map within the Royal Phoenix
business park site (former Avtex site), the Old Virginia
Industrial Park, Royal Village commercial and residential
properties, and Viscose City properties. It is the purpose of
this Article to help stimulate real property improvements and
new job creation by, among other things, one or more of the
following: the reduction of permit fees; the reduction of user
fees; the reduction of business, professional and occupational
license tax; partial exemption from taxation of substantially
rehabilitated real estate pursuant to Va. Code § 58.1-3221;
adoption of a local enterprise zone development taxation program
pursuant to Article 4.2 of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code
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of Virginia; and by other local incentives as allowed by Va.
Code § 59.1-543.
88-4 Definitions.
As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
BUSINESS FIRM - Any business entity authorized to do business in
the Commonwealth of Virginia, including those entities and
subject to the state income tax on net corporate rate income
(Section 58.1-400 et seq., Code of Virginia), or a public
service company subject to a franchise or license tax on gross
receipts; or a bank, mutual savings bank or savings and loan
association; or a partnership or sole proprietorship. A
business firm includes partnerships and small business
corporations electing to be taxed under Subchapter S of the
Federal Internal Revenue Code, and which are not subject to
state income taxes as partnerships or corporations, and includes
limited liability companies, the taxable income of which is
passed through to and taxed on individual partners and
shareholders. However, a business firm does not include
organizations which are exempt from state income tax on all
income except unrelated business taxable income as defined in
the Federal Internal Revenue Code, Section 26 U.S.C. § 512, nor
does it include homeowners' associations as defined in the
Federal Internal Revenue Code, Section 26 U.S.C. § 528.
COUNTY – The County of Warren, Virginia.
ENTERPRISE ZONE – The Front Royal Enterprise Zone, an area
declared or to be applied for declaration An area declared by
the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be eligible for
the benefits accruing under the Virginia Enterprise Zone Act,
Va. Code § 59.1-539, et. seq. (§59.1-270 et seq., Code of
Virginia).
EQUIVALENT EMPLOYMENT OR JOB - Forty (40) hours per week of an
hourly week (or the salaried equivalent). A single equivalent
job may be represented by one (1) employed individual, or by
multiple employed individuals whose aggregate hours of
employment (or salaried equivalent) equal forty (40) hours per
week.
EXISTING BUSINESS - Any business firm operating or located
within the Enterprise Zone on January 1, 1994, September 1,
2015, or within the County of Warren prior to its location
within the Enterprise Zone. A business which retains the same
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ownership and which was operating or located within the
Enterprise Zone on January 1, 1994, September 1, 2015, or within
the County of Warren prior to location within the Enterprise
Zone shall not be defined as a new business, even if the name or
entity (corporate or otherwise) has changed.
LOCAL GRANT – A grant program developed by and administered
through the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development
Authority with the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors.
NEW BUSINESS - A business firm operating within the Enterprise
Zone after January 1, 1994 September 1, 2015, having had no
prior business located within the County of Warren.
TOWN - The Town of Front Royal, Virginia.
88-6 Qualification for benefits.
A. In order to qualify for any local incentives under this
Article, a business firm must be a new business located
within the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone, and not an
existing business, and must provide the following (and
thereby, upon the accomplishment of 1. and.2. below,
hereinafter become a “Qualified Business” for purposes of
this Article):
1. Said new business firm must provide and hire in said
business at least twenty-five (25) full-time equivalent
jobs. Said employment shall represent new jobs, not
positions previously established within the town's
corporate limits.
2. Said new business firm must invest a minimum of five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) in the
rehabilitation, renovation, new construction or other
building or site improvements in said new business in
the Enterprise Zone.
A. In order to qualify for local incentives pertaining to
local grants and business and occupational licenses under
this article, a business firm must be located within the
boundaries of the Front Royal Enterprise Zone and must
provide the following:
(1) A new business must provide at least five full-time
equivalent jobs. Said employment shall represent new
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jobs, not positions previo9usly established within
Warren County.
(2) An existing business must increase its net full-time
equivalent jobs by 10% of its existing work force, or by
five full-time jobs, whichever is greater.
B. In order to qualify for local incentives pertaining to
building permit fee as and local grants, in addition to the
new employment requirements set forth in Subsection A,
business firms must meet the following additional
requirement:
(1) A minimum investment of $25,000 in the rehabilitation, renovation, new construction or other building or site
improvements in the Enterprise Zone.
C. Any business firm located in the Enterprise Zone shall be
entitled to receive such additional local incentives as may
be conferred by the county.
88-6 Local Enterprise Zone Incentives.
A. Building permit fee incentives. Qualified Business firms
located within the Enterprise Zone shall be entitled to a
reduction of fifty percent (50%) of building permit fees if
applicable applied for during the first five (5) years that
the Qualified Business firm is located within the
Enterprise Zone.
B. Rehabilitated real estate tax exemption. Qualified
Business firms located within the Enterprise Zone shall
receive a rehabilitated real estate tax exemption on the
increase in assessed property value resulting from
rehabilitation of commercial and industrial real estate and
facilities, if applicable, which qualify under the
provisions of Va. Code § 58.1-3220, as amended. The
rehabilitated real estate tax exemption shall be extended
for a five (5) year period, upon application showing
compliance with the qualifying requirements, on the
following basis:
1. An eighty percent (80%) exemption the first year.
2. A sixty percent (60%) exemption the second year.
3. A forty percent (40%) exemption the third year.
4. A twenty percent (20%) exemption the fourth year.
5. A twenty percent (20%) exemption the fifth year.
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C. Rebate Credit of business and occupational license fees and
exemptions from machinery and tools taxes, as applicable:
Qualified Business business firms shall be entitled to such
rebate credits and partial exemptions of business and
occupational license fees and machinery and tools taxes as
the Town of Front Royal may by ordinance provide. a credit
of business and occupational license fees, for a five year
period while the Business firm is located within the
Enterprise Zone, upon application showing compliance with
the qualifying requirements. During the first year
following application approval, the business firm shall be
entitled to an eighty percent credit of its business and
occupational license fees. During the second year, the
business firm shall be entitled to a sixty percent credit.
During the third year, the business firm shall be entitled
to a forty percent credit. During the fourth year, the
business firm shall be entitled to a twenty percent credit.
During the fifth year, the business firm shall be entitled
to a twenty percent credit.
D. Water and sewer connection charges (tap fee) and building
permit fees incentives. Qualified Business firms located
within the Enterprise Zone shall be entitled to such
reductions of municipal water and sewer connection charges
(tap fees) as the Town of Front Royal by ordinance may
provide.
E. Water and sewer line extension benefits. Qualified
Business firms located within the Enterprise Zone shall be
entitled to such relief from assessment or cost for water
and sewer line extensions to the property line of the
business firm as the Town of Front Royal may by ordinance
provide.
E. All license fees, and building permit fees and water and
sewer tap fees shall initially be paid in full by the
Qualified Business business firm. The Qualified Business
business firm shall then apply for an exemption or rebate
credit hereunder, and, upon approval of the application,
the Qualified Business business firm will receive a credit
from the County on its prepaid fees or taxes.
88-7 Application.
Any new business firm seeking to receive local Enterprise Zone
incentives shall make application to the Enterprise Zone
Administrator on forms provided by the Front Royal/Warren County
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Industrial Development Authority, dba the Economic Development
Authority (“EDA”). The Enterprise Zone Administrator may
require the new business firm to provide documentation
establishing that said new business firm has met the
requirements for the receipt of local Enterprise Zone
incentives. Failure to provide requested documentation shall
result in a denial of the new business firm's application for
local incentives. Upon approval of any new business firm
application for local Enterprise Zone incentives, the Enterprise
Zone Administrator shall submit a written report to the County
Administrator indicating the name and address of the qualifying
business firm and the local Enterprise Zone incentives for which
it is qualified. The Enterprise Zone Administrator may require
the new business firm to provide additional documentation from
time to time to assure that said new business firm retains the
requisite qualifications for the receipt of local Enterprise
Zone incentives. In the event that any new business firm shall
fail fails to maintain the requisite qualifications for the
receipt of local Enterprise Zone incentives, the Enterprise Zone
Administrator shall inform the new business firm, in writing,
that it is no longer qualified for the receipt of local
incentives and shall send a copy of said notice to the County
Administrator.
88-8 Enterprise Zone Administrator.
The Enterprise Zone Administrator shall be the Executive
Director of the Front Royal/Warren County Industrial Development
Authority.
This ordinance shall become effective on September 1, 2015.
Language proposed to be deleted is lined through.
Language proposed to be added is underlined.
Request – Resolution to Apply for Declaration of Enterprise Zone
in and around Royal Phoenix – Blair Mitchell/Dan Whitten
Mr. Whitten noted that the proposed resolution would
authorize staff to file an application with the Governor for the
designation of the area as the Front Royal Enterprise Zone.
On a motion by Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Glavis, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors adopted the
proposed resolution to authorize staff to make a written
application for the declaration of an enterprise zone
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encompassing parcels and areas around the Royal Phoenix
(formerly Avtex) property within the Town of Front Royal:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MAKE A WRITTEN APPLICATION
FOR THE DECLARATION OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE ENCOMPASSING PARCELS
AND AREAS AROUND THE ROYAL PHOENIX (FORMER AVTEX FIBERS)
PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL
WHEREAS, the Virginia Enterprise Zone Grant Act, Va. Code §
59.1-538 et seq., authorizes the governing body of any county or
city to make a written application for the declaration of an
enterprise zone in a designated area within the county; and
WHEREAS, local governments submitting applications for
enterprise zone designation shall propose local incentives that
address the economic conditions within their locality and that
will help stimulate real property improvements and new job
creation. Such local incentives include, but are not limited to:
(i) reduction of permit fees; (ii) reduction of user fees; (iii)
reduction of business, professional and occupational license
tax; (iv) partial exemption from taxation of substantially
rehabilitated real estate pursuant to current Va. Code § 58.1-
3221; and (v) adoption of a local enterprise zone development
taxation program pursuant to current Article 4.2 (§ 58.1-3245.6
et seq.) of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia.
The extent and duration of such incentives shall conform to the
requirements of the Constitution of Virginia and the
Constitution of the United States. In making application for
designation as an enterprise zone, the application may also
contain proposals for regulatory flexibility, including but not
limited to: (a) special zoning districts, (b) permit process
reform, (c) exemptions from local ordinances, and (d) other
public incentives proposed in the locality's application which
shall be binding upon the locality upon designation of the
enterprise zone. Additionally, a locality may establish
eligibility criteria for local incentives that differ from the
criteria required to qualify for the incentives provided in the
current Chapter 49, Title 59.1, of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in addition, qualified business firms and
qualified zone investors may be eligible to receive enterprise
zone incentive grants provided for in current Chapter 49, Title
59.1, of the Code of Virginia to the extent that they apply for
and are approved for grant allocations through the Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Front Royal is
adopting a resolution agreeing to join the County in applying to
the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for
the creation and declaration of an enterprise zone within Warren
County within which the Town will extend and apply the local
incentives and incentive grants permitted by Virginia law to
businesses locating within designated enterprise zones; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Warren County,
Virginia, desires to apply to the Virginia Department of Housing
and Community Development for the creation and declaration of an
enterprise zone within the corporate limits of the Town of Front
Royal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Warren County, Virginia, that the County of Warren shall make
written application to the said Virginia Department of Housing
and Community Development for the declaration of an enterprise
zone within Warren County and within the corporate limits of the
Town of Front Royal, to be designated as the Front Royal
Enterprise Zone. The location of the Front Royal Enterprise Zone
is more particularly set forth on the map titled “FRONT ROYAL
ENTERPRISE ZONE, PROPOSED BOUNDARIES”, and a boundary
description of the Front Royal Enterprise Zone entitled
“DESCRIPTION OF FRONT ROYAL ENTERPRISE ZONE”, attached hereto
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of Supervisors
of Warren County specifically authorizes the County
Administrator to submit any and all or additional information
needed to apply for enterprise zone designation, and to submit
and meet any other program, administrative or reporting
requirements that may pertain thereto.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon enactment.
Request - Proposed Emergency Ordinance to relocate Otterburn
Precinct Polling Place from Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department
to the Front Royal-Warren County Airport Terminal building –
Blair Mitchell/Doug Stanley
Mr. Stanley noted that earlier this year the Building
Official determined that the second floor of the Rivermont
Volunteer Fire Department was unsafe and placed certain
restrictions on the use of the first floor by the public. The
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site is the election polling place of the Otterburn Precinct of
the Fork Election District. On August 17 the Electoral Board
voted to move the Otterburn polling place to the Front Royal-
Warren County Airport Terminal building. Inasmuch as polling
places needed to be designated by ordinance and could not be
changed less than 60 days prior to an election. Pursuant to
Virginia Code Section 15.2-1427(F), ordinances could be adopted
on an emergency basis without a public hearing provided they
were properly advertised and re-adopted following a public
hearing within 60 days.
Mrs. Glavis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fox, that the
Board of Supervisors adopt on an emergency basis a proposed
ordinance to amend and re-ordain Warren County Code Section 16-
6.1 to change the polling place for the Otterburn Precinct from
Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department to the Front Royal-Warren
County Airport Terminal Building and authorize staff to
advertise for public hearing on September 15, 2015 the
readoption of this ordinance.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Carter, Ms. Carol Tobin,
Voter Registrar, stated that the airport terminal was smaller
than Rivermont VFD. They had previously consolidated the
polling places and designated Rivermont VFD because it was
larger and had sufficient parking. She explained that for the
future, there were many factors to consider for a facility to be
used for polling place, e.g. size, location, parking, ADA
accessibility, etc. She noted that the Electoral Board was
looking for an adequate facility.
Mr. Stanley stated that within the next 30 days the
Building Committee expected to review the estimated costs to
improve the Rivermont VFD building compared to the cost to
rebuild on the existing site or another site. He felt they
would be able to resolve polling place issue when they resolved
the fire department issue.
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS
TO AMEND AND REORDAIN WARREN COUNTY CODE
SECTION 16-6.1 TO CHANGE THE POLLING PLACE
FOR THE OTTERBURN PRECINCT FROM THE
RIVERMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO THE WARREN COUNTY AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that
Section 16-6.1 of the Warren County Code is hereby amended and
re-ordained to change the locations of the polling place for the
Otterburn Precinct to read as follows:
Section 16-6.1 Enumeration; polling places.
The precincts for each election district and the polling place
for each precinct shall be as set forth below:
A. Fork Election District.
Precinct Polling Place
Town-Fork Warren County Government Center
Otterburn Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department
Front Royal-Warren County Airport
Terminal Building
B. Happy Creek Election District.
Precinct Polling Place
Happy Creek and
Town – Happy Creek Warren County High School
Linden Linden Volunteer Fire Co. Fire Hall
C. North River Election District.
Precinct Polling Place
Town – North River Old Warren County Middle School (15th
Street)
Riverton North Warren Volunteer Fire Department
D. Shenandoah Election District.
Precinct Polling Place
West Shenandoah & Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department
Town–West Shenandoah
East Shenandoah Youth Center
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E. South River Election District.
Precinct Polling Place
Bentonville South Warren Volunteer Fire Department
Browntown Browntown Baptist Church Fellowship
Hall
South River and
Town – South River Skyline High School
F. Central Absentee Precinct. The Central Absentee Voting
Precinct, for the purpose of receiving, counting, and
recording absentee ballots cast in Warren County for all
elections is established and is to be held at the Warren
County Government Center, 220 North Commerce Avenue, Town
of Front Royal, County of Warren, Virginia.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON ADOPTION
Language proposed to be deleted is lined through.
Language proposed to be added is underlined.
Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of August 4, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the
minutes of its regular meeting of August 4, 2015 as written:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
Additional Appropriations and Transfers
On a motion by Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the
attached additional appropriations and transfers:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
Approval of Accounts
In response to inquiries from Mr. Fox regarding the list of
accounts, Mr. Stanley provided the following information:
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Relationship between the Front Royal Cardinals and Employee
Service Awards - The County sponsored Warren County night
at the ballpark and County employees were admitted free of
charge.
$1,750 for Shannon Baum was for road name signs, many of
which were replacing signs that had been stolen. The
County expended a significant amount of money and staff
time each year to replace missing and stolen signs.
Old Oak Lane Revenue Sharing Project - Mr. Stanley the
project was initially paid by the County 100%, VDOT will
reimburse the County 50% of eligible costs, and the
Property Owners of Shenandoah Farms will reimburse the
County for 25%.
On a motion by Mrs. Glavis, seconded by Mr. Carter, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the list
of accounts:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
Checks: 265347-265664 Total: $2,376,997.16
Consent Agenda
1. Peddler’s/Solicitor’s Permit – Muhammad Arif Mansor – Dan
Whitten
2. Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing – Proposed
Ordinance to Amend and Re-ordain Section 180-64(A)(5)(c)
(Preliminary Site Plan) of the Warren County Code to Allow
the Planning Commission 60 Days to Approve or Disapprove a
Preliminary Site Plan and to Allow the Planning Commission
45 Days to Approve or Disapprove a Site Plan that has been
Modified – Dan Whitten
On a motion by Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. Murray, and by
the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the above
consent agenda items:
Aye: Carter, Fox, Glavis, Murray, Traczyk
Adjournment
Mr. Traczyk adjourned the meeting.