1. PRESERVATION and PROGRESS IN THE DRAGON RUN SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS PRESERVATION and PROGRESS IN THE DRAGON RUN SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS PARADIGM DESIGNJUNE 28, 2005 Work Session

2. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT OVERALL 1.Combined both the Model Comprehensive Plan District and the Zoning Framework into one report 2.Added “Introduction” section to introduce and state purpose of the report OVERALL 1.Combined both the Model Comprehensive Plan District and the Zoning Framework into one report 2.Added “Introduction” section to introduce and state purpose of the report PAGES 1.-2.

3. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT MODEL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT 1.Added a note to the Implementation section: Encourage the consideration of future implementation techniques and strategies that conserve existing agricultural and forest land uses and protect the environmental resources of the stream system, such as conservation zoning and subdivision approaches, additional stream buffers and setbacks, purchase of development rights, donation of private easements, landowner compacts and land use taxation. MODEL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT 1.Added a note to the Implementation section: Encourage the consideration of future implementation techniques and strategies that conserve existing agricultural and forest land uses and protect the environmental resources of the stream system, such as conservation zoning and subdivision approaches, additional stream buffers and setbacks, purchase of development rights, donation of private easements, landowner compacts and land use taxation. PAGE 7.

4. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 1.Revised text so that recommendations were options for each County to customize and implement in whole or in part. 2.Most other specific changes were left for Phase II. of the project (customizing recommendations per each County) ZONING FRAMEWORK 1.Revised text so that recommendations were options for each County to customize and implement in whole or in part. 2.Most other specific changes were left for Phase II. of the project (customizing recommendations per each County) PAGES 8.-22.

5. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 3. Changed use from Prohibited to Special Exception use in the Drainage Area Conservation Zone: Mini warehouses ZONING FRAMEWORK 3. Changed use from Prohibited to Special Exception use in the Drainage Area Conservation Zone: Mini warehouses PAGE 13.

6. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Use List: Each county that chooses to adopt this zoning provision may want to customize the list of uses so that it is compatible with the base zoning districts that are included in its overlay zone. Counties that currently do not have these types of intensive uses permitted throughout the watershed area may choose to forgo this zoning provision if the list of permissible uses in the base zoning is already compatible with the rural character of the Dragon Run area. ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Use List: Each county that chooses to adopt this zoning provision may want to customize the list of uses so that it is compatible with the base zoning districts that are included in its overlay zone. Counties that currently do not have these types of intensive uses permitted throughout the watershed area may choose to forgo this zoning provision if the list of permissible uses in the base zoning is already compatible with the rural character of the Dragon Run area. PAGE 14.

7. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 3. Clarified permitted uses in Stream Buffer Zone: 4. Conservation,restoration, education, and research activities of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Virginia Department of Forestry and other related conservation agencies. by private or public resource management agencies or organizations. 6. Governmental activity on wetlands or swamps areas owned or leased by the Commonwealth of Virginia or by the County. ZONING FRAMEWORK 3. Clarified permitted uses in Stream Buffer Zone: 4. Conservation,restoration, education, and research activities of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Virginia Department of Forestry and other related conservation agencies. by private or public resource management agencies or organizations. 6. Governmental activity on wetlands or swamps areas owned or leased by the Commonwealth of Virginia or by the County. PAGES 15-16.

8. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Stream Buffer Zone Use List: The above list of permitted uses is generally derived from the current Dragon Run Conservation Zone of Middlesex and King and Queen counties. As with the Drainage Area Conservation Zone, each county that chooses to adopt this zoning provision may want to customize the list of uses so that it is compatible with its other low intensity or conservation zoning districts, and so that it does not conflict with the provisions of its Chesapeake Bay Protection Ordinance. ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Stream Buffer Zone Use List: The above list of permitted uses is generally derived from the current Dragon Run Conservation Zone of Middlesex and King and Queen counties. As with the Drainage Area Conservation Zone, each county that chooses to adopt this zoning provision may want to customize the list of uses so that it is compatible with its other low intensity or conservation zoning districts, and so that it does not conflict with the provisions of its Chesapeake Bay Protection Ordinance. PAGE 16.

9. CHANGES FROM THE LAST DRAFT ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Conservation Subdivision Option: 5.0 CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION OPTION The Conservation Subdivision Option provides for the use-by- right of conservation subdivisions in a potential Dragon Run Overlay District. The following is a general ordinance amendment to allow Conservation Subdivisions as a development option in an overlay zone. The language may be refined to better fit each county’s particular code framework. ZONING FRAMEWORK 4. Added note on Conservation Subdivision Option: 5.0 CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION OPTION The Conservation Subdivision Option provides for the use-by- right of conservation subdivisions in a potential Dragon Run Overlay District. The following is a general ordinance amendment to allow Conservation Subdivisions as a development option in an overlay zone. The language may be refined to better fit each county’s particular code framework. PAGE 17.

10. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

11. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) OVERALL 1.Purpose is to conserve the Dragon Run and to implement the M.O.U. 2.Recommend both: creating a new Dragon Run Comp. Plan District incorporating zoning changes to implement the new Comp. Plan policies OVERALL 1.Purpose is to conserve the Dragon Run and to implement the M.O.U. 2.Recommend both: creating a new Dragon Run Comp. Plan District incorporating zoning changes to implement the new Comp. Plan policies

12. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) MODEL COMP. PLAN DISTRICT 1.Intent of the District is twofold: Preserving the natural environment of the stream Protecting the traditional rural industries of the area 2.Focus of District is on the Watershed 3.Policies for: Rural Character Land Use Water/Wastewater Compatible Economic Development Natural Resource Protection Recreation and Tourism MODEL COMP. PLAN DISTRICT 1.Intent of the District is twofold: Preserving the natural environment of the stream Protecting the traditional rural industries of the area 2.Focus of District is on the Watershed 3.Policies for: Rural Character Land Use Water/Wastewater Compatible Economic Development Natural Resource Protection Recreation and Tourism

13. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) MODEL COMP. PLAN DISTRICT 4.Implementation recommendations are flexible (may change from County to County) 5.Recommend that all 4 Counties adopt the model District as an amendment to their Comp. Plans MODEL COMP. PLAN DISTRICT 4.Implementation recommendations are flexible (may change from County to County) 5.Recommend that all 4 Counties adopt the model District as an amendment to their Comp. Plans

14. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS 1.The Zoning Recommendations are intended as options for counties to adopt in whole or in part, as is, or customized for each county 2.There are three basic types of recommendations: 1.Watershed-based (Drainage Area Zone) 2.Streamside (Stream Buffer Zone) 3.Conservation Subdivision Option ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS 1.The Zoning Recommendations are intended as options for counties to adopt in whole or in part, as is, or customized for each county 2.There are three basic types of recommendations: 1.Watershed-based (Drainage Area Zone) 2.Streamside (Stream Buffer Zone) 3.Conservation Subdivision Option

15. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Drainage Area Zone: 1.Overlay Zone (modifies base zoning) 2.Extends over whole watershed 3.Includes a Table of Uses to modify some uses in the Base Zone Intended to protect traditional rural industries Customized for each County ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Drainage Area Zone: 1.Overlay Zone (modifies base zoning) 2.Extends over whole watershed 3.Includes a Table of Uses to modify some uses in the Base Zone Intended to protect traditional rural industries Customized for each County

16. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Stream Buffer Zone: 1.Overlay Zone (modifies base zoning) 2.Extends 200’ landward from RPA 3.Allows only certain conservation & passive recreational uses Intended to protect stream ecology Permits Farming & Forestry with BMP’s ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Stream Buffer Zone: 1.Overlay Zone (modifies base zoning) 2.Extends 200’ landward from RPA 3.Allows only certain conservation & passive recreational uses Intended to protect stream ecology Permits Farming & Forestry with BMP’s

17. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (to forward to the Steering Committee) ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Conservation Subdivision Option: Optional development type with a built-in incentive Incentive is Ministerial Approval for 10 lot subdivisions Conservation-based cluster option with permanent easement over 75% of a tract No common ownership required Easements to County or Conservation Organization ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Conservation Subdivision Option: Optional development type with a built-in incentive Incentive is Ministerial Approval for 10 lot subdivisions Conservation-based cluster option with permanent easement over 75% of a tract No common ownership required Easements to County or Conservation Organization

19. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1.Presentation to Steering Committee (August 10) 2.Working with each County (Phase II) Staff Planning Commission Public Board of Supervisors 3.Ongoing Task Force Role 4.Next Steps 1.Presentation to Steering Committee (August 10) 2.Working with each County (Phase II) Staff Planning Commission Public Board of Supervisors 3.Ongoing Task Force Role 4.Next Steps