061-03
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
ADAMS ROAD (ROUTE 689) DESIGNATED AS A RURAL RUSTIC ROAD
WHEREAS, during the 2002 session ofthe General Assembly, legislation was passed to
revise S33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, to allow for the improvement and hardsurfacing of
certain roads deemed to qualify for and be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and
WHEREAS, VDOT has expressed a willingness to adopt this concept on a pilot basis
until the program is fully implemented to assist in developing and defining the guidelines to be
used for the program; and be evaluated by VDOT with regard to safety, resident concerns, and
environmental issues; and
WHEREAS, such roads must be located in a low-density development area, and have no
more than 500 vehicles per day; and
WHEREAS, there is no known pending development that will affect the existing traffic
on the road; and
WHEREAS, the citizens that utilize this road have indicated their support of this road
being paved with minimal improvements; and
WHEREAS, a road that traverses an area known for its scenic vistas or a historic and
relaxed ambiance in one that should be considered for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and
WHEREAS, this board believes that Route 689. Adams Road, should be designated as a
Rural Rustic Road, from Route 600 South to Route 600 North, owing it its qualifying
characteristics; and
WHEREAS, the road aforesaid is in this board's six-year plan for improvements to its
secondary system of state highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this board hereby designates and requests
the Department's Resident Engineer to concur in the aforesaid road as a Rural Rustic Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this board requests that this road be hard surfaced and,
to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right-of-way and ditch-lines to
preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character
along the road in their current state.
BE IR FURTHER RESOLVED, this board pledges to discourage more development on
this road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Resolution - Adams Road (Route 689) as Rural Rustic Road
Board of Supervisors Meeting of May 14, 2003
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At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia,
held on May 14,2003, upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, II., and seconded by Lynda
I. Tyler, the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye Robert M. Sager Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye Margaret B. Douglas Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler Aye Sidney A. Reyes Aye
Gina A. Forrester Aye
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Frederick County GIS Dept
107 N, Kent St. Wlnch._ VA 22601
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
May 15, 2003
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley@co.frederick,va.us
J eny Copp
Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, V A 22824
Dear Jerry:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on May 14,2003,
approved the enclosed resolution designating Adams Road (Route 689) as a Rural Rustic Road and
respectfully requests the Virginia Department of Transportation's approval of same,
With kindest regards, I am
Jo R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
JRR/tjp
Enclosure
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