Frederick County public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a request to rezone approximately 91.7 acres at 2737 and 2747 Senseny Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Rural Areas to Residential Performance to allow for up to 303 single-family homes.
- Rezoning #10-24 for Winchester East at Opequon Creek: +/- 91.7-acres for up to 303 single-family dwelling units
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider the installation of photo speed monitoring devices in public school zones. The meeting also includes votes on economic incentive grants and a rezoning request.
- Public hearing on photo speed monitoring devices in public school zones
- $800,000 economic development incentive grant for HP HOOD LLC
- $150,000 economic development incentive grant for DESI FRESH FOODS, LLC
- Rezoning of 5+/- acres at 8183 Valley Pike from Light Industrial to Rural Areas
- Road resolution for Stonymeade Subdivision, Section 5
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to hear a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the 2025 Reassessment. The session will be led by Commissioner of the Revenue Tonya Sibert.
- Presentation and discussion of the 2025 Reassessment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning request. The body will also discuss an ordinance amendment regarding parking surfaces for special event facilities.
- Proposed adoption of the Western Frederick Land Use Plan covering +/- 6,229 acres
- Rezoning #09-24 for Middletown, LLC to change +/-101.25-acres on Valley Pike (Route 11) from Rural Areas to Technology Manufacturing
- Ordinance amendment to allow dual use of pasture and meadows for parking at Special Event Facilities in the RA Zoning District
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning request. The body will also discuss an ordinance amendment regarding parking surfaces for special event facilities in rural areas.
- Proposed adoption of the Western Frederick Land Use Plan covering +/- 6,229 acres
- Rezoning #09-24 for Middletown, LLC to change +/-101.25-acres on Valley Pike (Route 11) from Rural Areas to Technology Manufacturing
- Ordinance amendment to allow dual use of pasture and meadows for parking at Special Event Facilities in the RA Zoning District
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a rezoning application for property on Valley Pike. The body will also review the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study before it is sent to the Board of Supervisors.
- Rezoning #09-24: Proposal to rezone +/-101.25-acres from Rural Areas to Technology Manufacturing for Middletown, LLC
- Review of the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFCTS) draft executive summary and full report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and the Extension Leadership Council are meeting to review Virginia Cooperative Extension programs. The session includes program spotlights and discussions on regional vacancies.
- Overview of Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Program spotlights for Family Consumer Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development
- Discussion of a vacant ELC member position for a Winchester City resident
- Update from the Spongy Moth Coordinator
- Review of VCE vacancies in the region
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request for a property in Middletown. The body will also review meeting minutes from September 4 and September 18, 2024.
- Rezoning #07-24: Proposal to rezone 5+/- acres at 8183 Valley Pike from M1 (Light Industrial) to RA (Rural Areas) District
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for special event facilities. The body will also consider a rezoning request for a light industrial district.
- Conditional Use Permit #06-24: special event facility at 230 Dependence Lane
- Conditional Use Permit #07-24: special event facility at 1261 N Hayfield Road
- Rezoning #08-24: +/- 13-acres from Rural Areas to Light Industrial at 1290 Fairfax Pike
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a fitness center. The body will also review current planning applications.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #05-24 for Burn Boot Camp at 250 Independence Drive, Winchester, VA
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit. The body will also discuss a draft update to the 2024-2025 Primary Road Improvement Plan.
- Rezoning #06-24: 220.06 +/- acres at 384 Ruebuck Lane, 1420 Rest Church Road, and Rest Church Road/Zachary Ann Lane to Light Industrial, General Business, and Technology Manufacturing
- Rezoning #07-24: 5 +/- acres at 8183 Valley Pike from Light Industrial to Rural Areas
- Rezoning #08-24: 13 +/- acres at 1290 Faifax Pike from Rural Areas to Light Industrial
- Conditional Use Permit #04-24: Special event facility at 1147 N Pifer Road
- Public hearing on the draft 2024-2025 Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is meeting to review a conditional use permit for a landscape contracting business and a minor amendment to a previously approved rezoning for Silver Lake. The rezoning amendment proposes a monetary contribution to the county in place of constructing specific road improvements at the US Route 50 and Virginia Route 37 interchange. The commission will also discuss a subdivision waiver request and review current planning applications.
- Conditional Use Permit #03-24 for 172 Fire House, LLC at 171 Old Firehouse Lane for a landscape contracting business
- Rezoning #05-24 for Silver Lake, LLC (Round Hill Crossing) proposing a monetary contribution instead of Phase 1 and 2 improvements to the US Route 50 and Virginia Route 37 interchange
- Subdivision Waiver #03-24 for Darien, LLC
- Review of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed road improvement priorities for 2025-2030 and discuss amendments to the county's zoning code. These amendments address definitions for places of worship, fraternal lodges, data centers, and conference centers. The Commission will also review a rezoning application for approximately 330 acres in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Improvement Plans
- Zoning amendment to add 'Nationally chartered fraternal lodges' as conditional uses in RA District
- Zoning amendment to update definitions for data centers, conference centers, and solid waste facilities
- Rezoning #03-24 for Snowden Bridge & Stephenson Village II (approx. 330.46 acres) with modified proffers
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two land-use requests. The first item proposes rezoning 8.29 acres in Stephens City to allow a convenience store with fuel stations. The second item requests a waiver to increase the height limit for a lime and stone facility in Middletown.
- Rezoning #04-24: CStore Town Run, LLC seeks to rezone 8.29 acres from Rural Areas to General Business and Interstate Area Overlay in Stephens City for a convenience store with fuel stations.
- Waiver #02-24: O-N Minerals (Chemstone) requests a height limitation waiver to 90 feet for its facility at 351 McCune Road in Middletown.
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of approximately 330 acres for the Snowden Bridge and Stephenson Village II projects. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to zoning ordinances regarding religious organizations, fraternal lodges, and permitted uses for data centers and conference centers in various business and industrial districts.
- Public hearing on Rezoning #03-24 for Snowden Bridge & Stephenson Village II (approx. 330.46 acres)
- Proposed changes to density, housing types, cash proffers, and commercial development for the rezoning
- Discussion of ordinance amendment to add fraternal lodges and civic clubs to Rural Areas (RA) zoning
- Discussion of ordinance amendment to clarify permitted uses for data centers and conference centers in B2, B3, M1, M2, and TM districts
- Presentation on the Urban Development Area (UDA) Report
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on several land-use requests, including a rezoning for the Washington Commons project near Gateway Drive and Route 7. The agenda also includes requests to remove and add parcels to agricultural and forestal districts in South Frederick and South Timber Ridge. Additionally, the Commission will consider an appeal regarding a denied minor rural subdivision for the Heflin parcel.
- Rezoning #02-24 for Washington Commons: Rezone ~1.01 acres from Residential Performance to General Business and adjust zoning on remaining parcels near Gateway Drive and Route 7.
- Conditional Use Permit #01-24: Request for a public garage with body repair at 703 N Pifer Road, Star Tannery.
- South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District: Removals of 64.14 acres (Bentley) and 71.21 acres (West Oaks Farm Market); addition of 238.51 acres (Jason McDonald).
- South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District: Addition of 76.90 acres for CKW Rentals, LLC.
- Subdivision Appeal: Appeal regarding the denial of a minor rural subdivision for the Heflin parcel (PIN 40-A-129).
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is reviewing two rezoning requests to change land from Rural Areas to Light Industrial districts. One request covers a trucking repair facility in Stephens City, while the other covers warehousing or data centers near Apple Valley Road. The Commission also considers a request to extend water and sewer services for a property on Valley Pike.
- Rezoning #01-24: Rezone 7.6 acres on Fairfax Pike (Route 277) from Rural Areas to Light Industrial for a trucking repair facility.
- Rezoning #06-23: Rezone 34.26 acres at Apple Valley Road and Middle Road from Rural Areas to Light Industrial for warehousing or data centers.
- SWSA Amendment: Request to extend water and sewer service outside the Service Water Supply Area for 8126 Valley Pike.
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on three proposed amendments to the county's Zoning Ordinance, covering home occupations, accessory dwellings, and telecommunication facilities. The commission will also review two conditional use permits for commercial telecommunication towers in Winchester. Additionally, the body will discuss the draft 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 165 regarding Home & Cottage Occupations
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 165 regarding Accessory Dwellings and Master Development Plans
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 165 regarding Telecommunication Facilities
- Conditional Use Permit #06-23 for a 135' tower at 127 Mercedes Court, Winchester
- Conditional Use Permit #07-23 for a 185' tower at 178 Rivendell Court, Winchester
Planning Commission
The Frederick County Planning Commission is meeting to elect 2024 officers and review several land-use applications. Key discussions include a proposal to rezone a 34-acre parcel for warehousing or data centers and a request to add a commercial entrance on Route 50. The Commission will also consider amendments to county sign regulations and a conditional use permit for a resort facility.
- Rezoning #06-23: Winchester Gateway, LLC seeks to rezone 34.26 acres from Rural Areas to Light Industrial for warehousing or data centers at Apple Valley Road and Middle Road.
- Conditional Use Permit #11-23: 231 Vaucluse Spring Holding, LLC requests approval for a recreation area, resort, restaurant, and event facility at 231 Vaucluse Spring Lane.
- Ordinance Amendment: Proposed changes to Chapter 165 of the Zoning Ordinance to amend sign regulations and increase allowed sign height in Rural Areas districts.
- Rezoning #05-23: Round Hill Crossing Phase 2 requests a minor amendment to add one right-in only entrance on U.S. Route 50 West, bringing the total to four entrances.