018-00
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
BY THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 8th day of November 2000,
adopted the following:
WHEREAS, Frederick County, located in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, possesses unique
landscapes with the utmost scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, many County roads pass through towns, battlefields, rural landscapes and forests of
exceptional beauty and historical, natural, and recreational significance; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has established a Virginia Byways program to identifY
outstanding road segments; and
WHEREAS, a team consisting of personnel from the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation and the Virginia Department of Transportation have determined that Route 600, from Route
55 to the Shenandoah County Line, is eligible for designation as a Virginia Byway in coordination with
the recognition of roads in Shenandoah County; and
WHEREAS, such a designation for Route 600 has been unanimously endorsed by the Frederick
County Transportation Committee and Frederick County Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,
Virginia, endorses the designation of Route 600, from Route 55 to the Shenandoah County line, for
inclusion in the Virginia Byways program.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman
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Robert M. Sager
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W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Aye
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Aye
Sidney A. Reyes
Aye
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BOS Resolution No.: 018-00
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
To: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
From: Amy M. Lohr, Planner 11.# .
Subject: Public Hearing - Request for Endorsement of a Resolution to Adopt Portions of Route
600 into the Virginia Byways Program
Date: November 2, 2000
The Board of Supervisors has received a request from the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation (VDCR) to endorse the inclusion of Route 600, from Route 55 (Wardensville Pike) to the
Shenandoah County line, into the Virginia Byways program.
The Transportation Committee reviewed this request at their October 3, 2000 meeting. Members of
the committee asked whether such a designation would impact the property owners in the area,
financially or otherwise. Because the designation is an act of recognition, acceptance into the
program does not preclude a property owner's right to utilize their property in accordance with local
land use provisions. In addition, recognition as a Virginia Byway does not infringe upon VDOT's
ability to maintain, construct, improve, and locate roads. Based on the discussion at their meeting,
the Transportation Committee unanimously recommended approval of the VDCR request.
The Planning Commission considered this request at their November I, 2000 meeting and
unanimously agreed to move for inclusion of the said roadway into the program.
Included with this memorandum are: I) a description of the Virginia Byways program; 2) a location
map depicting Route 600; and 3) a copy of the letter requesting the endorsement.
Staff would ask that the Board consider this request for final resolution.
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Virginia Byways - Support Information
The purpose of the Virginia Byways Program is to identify outstanding road segments, and to
conserve them for the enjoyment of all Virginians, as well as out-of-state visitors (~ 33.1-62, Code
of Virginia). The designation is simply an act of recognition. Such a designation is granted by the
Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) upon recommendation made by a review team
consisting of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Department of Conservation and
Recreation (OCR) personnel.
A Virginia Byway is a road said to have relatively high aesthetic or cultural value, leading to or within
areas of historical, natural or recreational significance (~ 33.1-63, Code of Virginia). It should be
noted that Route 55 (Wardensville Pike) is currently distinguished as a Virginia Byway.
The section of Route 600 recommended for designation is approximately five miles long. Starting
at Route 55 and heading south, Route 600 (South Pifer Road) abuts the George Washington National
Forest for the first two miles. At the intersection of Routes 600 (South Pifer Road) and 604 (Gravel
Springs Road), Route 600 becomes Oates Road and roughly parallels the Forest. At the intersection
of Oates Road and Route 601 (paddys Cove Lane), Route 600 becomes Zepp Road. Zepp Road runs
into Shenandoah County.
The designation does not authorize the state to impose additional regulations on the locality. All land
use controls stay with the County. Contained within a CTB resolution to designate a roadway is a
statement ensuring that such recognition does not limit the authority ofVDOT to locate, construct,
improve, and maintain all highways in the state.
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Dear Mr. Riley:
In April. the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution requesting that a number
of roads in the county be considered for designation as Virginia Byways. The Code o/Virginia,
~33.1-62, requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation (OCR) to coordinate with the
Department of Transportation (VDOT) in the designation process. A review team consisting of
personnel from OCR and VDOT has reviewed the roads and recommended that a pc;>rtion of Route
600 in Frederick County, between the Shenandoah County Line and Route 55 at Star Tannery, be
included with the designation to create a "logical terminus." The addition of Route 600 could
connect With Route 55, an existing Virginia Byway, creating an additional opportunity for an
extended driving loop of scenic roads.
Under adopted procedures, OCR notifies all affected local governments and seeks their support for
the designation of roads that meet the approved screening criteria. The purpose of this letter is to
seek the endorsement of the Frederick County Board of Supervisq~ in the designation of a segment
of Route 600 as a Virginia Byway in conjunction with designating roads in Shenandoah County.
With an indication of support from your Board, we are prepared to proceed with the designation
process for Route 600 as a Virginia Byway.
If there are questions or you need additional information, please contact Derra1 Jones, Planning
Bureau Manager, at (804) 786-9042. He has department responsibility for the Byways program. and
will be able to assist you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Attachment
cc: The Honorable David G. Brickley
Charles D. Nottingham, Commissioner, Department ofTransportation
Vincent Poling, Shenandoah County Administrator
Derra1 Jones