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Winchester industrial operators press committee to delay Cider Hill neighborhood-design rezoning over business impacts
Summary
Representatives of Winchester Cold Storage and National Fruit Product Company urged the Planning & Economic Development Committee to delay rezoning 97 parcels to a Neighborhood Design District (RZ-2502), citing possible loss of permitted M‑1 uses, financing complications for nonconforming structures and limits on expansion.
Representatives of two long‑standing Winchester employers told the Planning & Economic Development (PED) Committee on Aug. 28 they want action on the Cider Hill Neighborhood Design District rezoning (RZ‑2502 / O‑2025‑17) paused while staff finalizes ordinance adjustments to protect existing industrial uses.
Christopher Myers, an attorney with Walsh Kluge representing Winchester Cold Storage, told the committee his client owns property at 605 North Loudoun Street (Tax Map 153‑01‑I‑1) that is currently zoned M‑1 (limited industrial). "We would ask that the committee table any action on rezoning application RZ 2502," Myers said, arguing the draft NDD would remove by‑right uses the company now relies on and convert buildings and operations to nonconforming status.
Why it matters: Committee members and staff said the NDD is intended to guide long‑term change in the Cider Hill area, but multiple business representatives warned that, as drafted, it could impair financing, expansion and…
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