073-06RESOLUTION
BY THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Designation of Route 11 from Route 627 to the
Warren County line as a Virginia Scenic Byway
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 24`h day of May 2006,
adopted the following:
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia Department of
Transportation have determined that Route 11 between Route 627 and the Warren County Line
qualifies for designation as a Virginia Byway; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, properly advertised and held a
public hearing on May 24, 2006, to receive comments from citizens on this request; and
WHEREAS, Route 11 has many scenic assets; and
WHEREAS, the designation of a Virginia Byway offers opportunities for tourism and economic
benefits to localities; and
WHEREAS, the designation of a Virginia Byway does not affect land use controls and road
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the land along Route 11 between the southern boundary of Middletown and the Warren
County line is primarily zoned Rural Areas; a11d
WHEREAS, the Rural Areas zoning does not allow for dense residential or commercial
development and allows for uses such as agriculture, forestry and detached single family dwellings;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, desires that Route 11 be
included as a Virginia Byway in the next printing of VDOT's State Scenic Byway Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,
Virginia, hereby supports the designation of Route 11 between Route 627 and the Warren County
line as a Virginia Byway and requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board take all
necessary actions to effect a designation of this section of Route 11 as a Virginia Byway.
PDRes# 16-06
This resolution shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
Passed this 24`h day of May, 2006 by the following recorded vote.
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye Gary Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven Jr. Aye
A COPY ATTEST
~,
~~
John .Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Administrator
PDRes# I6-O6
BOS Resolution No.: 073-06
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
~M EMO RAN D U M 540/ 665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, Transportation Planner ~\~
RE: Resolution Designating Rt. 11 from Rt. 627 to the Warren County Line as a
Scenic Byway
DATE: May 16, 2006
R3L:i@~d8f&VNeJS'4II9~fficF9~d~' YFAGR ~b4R.3ed' 6SYNMti4n~" ~S'.^L:e24N31 A~£
Communication received by VDOT indicates that in 2005, a request by the Executive Director of
the Central Shenandoah Valley Planning District Commission led them to study Route 11 from
Frederick County to Roanoke County for Virginia Byway designation. Per that review, Route 11
in Frederick County from Route 627 to the Warren County line meets the criteria for inclusion as
a Virginia Scenic Byway.
In addition to the requirement of meeting the VDOT review as mentioned above, CTB will not
include a roadway as a scenic byway without a resolution of support from the locality in which
the roadway resides.
Staff has reviewed the scenic byway program in an attempt to determine the pros and cons of
supporting a designation. The staff review revealed that designation as a scenic byway would
cause the portion of Route 11 in question to be added to the statewide "A Map of Scenic Roads
in Virginia" and added to the Virginia Scenic Roads web site. Both of these media are tools used
to promote statewide tourism. Designation also gives localities the opportunity to participate in
the National Scenic Byway program. The staff review further revealed that designation as a
scenic byway in no way limits local land use controls and does not limit roadway improvements.
VDOT literature states that designation may limit placement of outdoor advertising signs, but a
staff call to Mr. Michael Estes, who heads the VDOT local assistance division under which this
program falls, indicated that signage limitations refer to billboards, which Frederick County
already discourages.
Attached please find a draft reso]ution, Virginia Scenic Byway literature from the VDOT web
site, the VDOT correspondence, and a map of the affected location.
Attachments
JAB/bad
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Page 1 of 3
Ir11f~`S @~'11~ ~
Something for Everyo
~a
A enc
Information
Virginia Byway Designation - FAQs ~
• VDOT
Leadership Adventure beckons on the roads and highways designated as Vir inia B
g yways. More
than mere pavement between points A and B, a Virginia Byway offers travelers a y
Hame
Mission and
• V side of the Commonwealth that is uncommon and enlightening. Each byway leads to
scenes of natural b
t
d
alues eau
y an
places of historical and social significance. ,~ ~ :'
Regional Offices
•
• Transportation
Currently, there are more than 2,700 miles of roads designated as Virginia Byways, ~"~`
Board yet several hundred more miles of Commonwealth roadway could qualify. To help
attract visitors and support economic development through tourism, the Virginia Scenic Dries
Transportation
• Financine Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation (DCR) and the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB
), encourage
local governments to nominate roads for Virginia Byway designation.
vDOT Divisions
What's the purpose of the Virginia Byway program? order Mop
Research Council
Public Meeti~ The program identifies road corridors containing aesthetic or cultural value near
ar
f hi
eas o
storical, natural or recreational significance. By designating certain roads
as Virginia Byways, widely distributing "A Map of Scenic Roads in Virginia
"and
Pro rams
Adopt a ,
promoting the Virginia Scenic Roads Web site,the program encourages travel to
interesting destinations and away from high-traffic corridors
• Hi hwa . P~~fas
Bicycling
& By`mays also stimulate local economies by attracting visitors to lesser-known
_
•
Wa
lking destinations. One study showed visitors spent $1.8 billion in counties adjacent to the
- Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina. This supported nearly 75
000
• Neiehborhoods ,
jobs and generated more than $147 million in tax revenues in the region.
• Scenic Bywavs
• Workers'
What makes a Virginia Byway different from other roads? FAQa
Memorial
Roadway Services People like to explore. The 2000 Virginia Outdoors Survey, conducted by Virginia's
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), finds that driving for pleasure is
• Potholes the second most popular outdoor activity, with more than 62% of the population
participating.
Online Work
Request By following the highlighted byways on the state transportation map, the scenic
roads map and the scenic roads Web site, visitors are directed to places where they
publications & can tour wineries, explore Civil War battle sites and historical attractions
view
ns ,
beautiful scenery and enjoy recreational resources.
HIGHWAY Once designated, a byway becomes part of the coordinated promotional strategy for
Virginia tourism.
http://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/faq-byways.asp 5/2/2006
Home I Scenic Drives I Print Map I Order Map I Photos I FAQs
Page 2 of 3
HELPLINE What are other important considerations regarding
1-800-367-ROAD Virginia Byway status?
,Y users, ca11711)
• Virginia Byway designation gives localities the opportunity to participate in the
National Scenic Byway Program.
• It might limit placement of outdoor advertising signs.
• It does not affect land use controls.
• It does not limit road improvements.
What is a Virginia Byway?
Per Virginia Code, "Virginia Byway" means those highways designated by the
Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) pursuant to articles §33.1-62 through
§33.1-66. The Virginia Outdoors Plan, from DCR, identifies roads that have been
considered as having intrinsic qualities of Virginia Byways for many years. In
addition, there are other roads that meet the criteria for designation.
What are the criteria?
To be considered, a segment of road must substantially meet the following criteria:
• The route provides important scenic values and experiences.
• There is a diversity of experiences, as in transition from one landscape scene
to another.
• The route links together or provides access to scenic, historic, recreational,
cultural, natural and archeological elements.
• The route bypasses major roads or provides opportunities to leave high-
speed routes for variety and leisure in motoring. Landscape control or
management along the route is feasible.
• The route allows for additional features that will enhance the motorist's
experience and improve safety.
• Local government(s) has/have initiated zoning or other land-use controls, so
as to reasonably protect the aesthetic and cultural value of the highway.
What are the steps to designation?
1. Anyone can request byway designation, but local government(s) must adopt a
resolution of support.
2. Upon receipt of a request and historical documentation from an interested
party/local government, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) collect information on
local zoning laws, traffic volumes and accident reports before evaluating the roads
according to the criteria.
3. Based on a joint review according to the criteria, the DCR Director recommends
qualifying roads for consideration by the CTB.
4. Before the CTB acts, VDOT offers the local government the opportunity to hold a
public hearing. If a public hearing is requested, VDOT's Local Assistance Division
and DCR will provide assistance.
5. After the public hearing, or if no hearing was requested, the CTB officially
lttp://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/faq-byways.asp ~,~,.,,,,,~
Page 3 of 3
designates the byway(s) at their next scheduled meeting. Subsequently, signs are
posted, and changes are made to the appropriate maps.
How can I get more information about the Virginia Byway
program?
Contact Wade Chenault, Virginia Department
of Transportation, at 804-786-2264 or H;Chenaultlc~r VDOT Viroinia.oov or Lynn
Crump, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, at 804-786-5054 or
L_ynn.Crumo(~dcr virginia oov.
You can also call the Transportation Enhancement and Scenic Byway Helpline at 1-
800-444-7832.
For additional copies of this brochure or others in the VDOT Answers Your
Questions series, please contact:
Virginia Department of Transportation
Office of Public Affairs
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786.2802 (TTY users, call 711)
Email: vdotinfo~~inn_Vi;c,~-~
ia. Aov
About VDOT Home ~ Scern~iVeS I pent Mao ~ Order Mao I Photos I FAQs
---- ~ Mates ~ Road Conditions ~ Trave_ 1__Center ~ Busin__ess Center ~ Planning ~ proiect_~_ & Studies ~ Careers
News ~ Contact Us - ~
Privacy Statement ~ Access__ ibih ~ FOIA
O 2006 Virginia Department of Transportation
tp://w•,vw.virgiiuadot. org/info service/faq-byways.asp
c i~ i~nnc
<~ ~=~
1 '0 r-.
' Preston Bryant, Jr. o
ctary of Natural R,
A
IFesources
'i./®~lVi®L V Y'I ~~YJY Y Y ®~ ~LL~~LL~~6 1
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
203 Governor Street, Sui[e 302
Richmond, Virginia 23219-2010
Phone: (804)786-6124 Fax: (804)786-6141
March 31, 2006
Mr. Gregory A. Whirley, Acting Commissioner
Virginia Department of Transportation
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Joseph;hl Maroon
A
j ~iJrtector
t: +'
/~..
-..~ '~ ,
/ ~ t.
~ . _.
.' .
fT
~~ i
~`~'~ (tih
r;°
~~~ "` ~~
c
f'> -. ~, ,
~ e. IFS ~.~
Subject: Virginia Byway Designation for Segments of Route 11 from Frederick to Roanoke
Counties
Dear Commissioner Whirley:
In June 2005, Mr. William Strider of the Central Shenandoah Planning District
Commission requested an evaluation of U.S. Route 11 from Frederick County to Roanoke
County for Virginia Byway designation under the provisions of § 33.1-62 et seq. of the Code of
Virginia. This letter serves as a progress report on the continuing evaluation process.
Recently, a review team comprised of personnel from the Department of Conservation
and Recreation (DCR) and the Virginia Deparhnent of Transportation (VDOT) completed its
review of the entire U. S. Route 11 corridor as requested by Mr. Strider. They determined that
some segments of U.S. Route 11 qualify for Virginia Byway designation, but others do not.
While a great deal of the road corridor does have varied vistas of the surrounding
countryside and mountains as well as historic and recreational sites, the evaluation team
determined that some of the following detracting features preclude designating all of Route 11 as
a Scenic Byway.
• Some viewsheds along the routes have already been developed with strip residential,
commercial and industrial construction, and the scenic significance of those comdors is
compromised by that development.
• Poorly maintained properties adjacent to the road in some stretches detract from the
scenic values of the corridor.
• Intense development along some sections of the corridor creates safety hazards for the
touring public.
• Various road sections do not provide a unique Scenic Byway experience.
For the gaps in the continuous route, we look to the localities to propose alternative
routes that will be more in keeping with the integrity of the Scenic Byway Program. Staff will
study each proposed option to determine if it can be brought into the system.
State Parks • Soil and Water Conservation • Natural Heritage • Outdoor Recreatiat Planning
Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance • Dam Safety and Finndpiain Management • Land Conservation
Mr. Gregory A. Whirley, Acting Commissioner
March 31, 2006
Page Two
The route segments, as identified below and on the attached maps, meet the adopted
criteria for Virginia Byways. Boards of Supervisors resolutions are needed to endorse the
designations, citing the roads' scenic qualities and their proximity to significant historical sites,
including battlefields and historic districts; intersections with nine other Scenic Byways (and
sections of Route 11 already designated); intersections with six Birding and Wildlife Trails and
provision of access to three others; intersections with several hiking trails, including the
Appalachian Trial; and provision of the primary access to several museums, other cultural sites,
colleges and universities.
The review team from VDOT and DCR believes that the road segments described below
qualify for designation. Contingent upon receipt of the resolutions of support from the affected
localities, DCR will be forwarding a recommendation requesting that you present the roads
described below to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for consideration as candidates for
addition to the Virginia Byway System. By copy of this letter, we are requesting that the
affected localities transmit their resolutions of support to Lynn Crump of my staff at the address
on this letterhead.
5.91 miles Route 11 in Frederick, Warren, and Shenandoah Counties from the intersection
with connector road 627, Chapel Road, which connects with I- 81 at exit 302 south
to the beginning of the designated portion of Route 11 (in the Town of Strasburg),
which is just beyond the junction of Routes 11 and 55 in Shenadoah County (Map
Section 1)
14.25 miles Route 11 in Shenandoah and Rockingham Counties from the intersection with US
Route 211, which is the end of an already designated portion of Route 11 in
Shenandoah County, south to the connector of I-81 at Exit 251 in Rockingham
County (Map Section 2)
3.35 miles Route 33 in the City of Harrisonburg from the intersection with I-81 at exit 247
west to the intersection of Route 11, Main Street, then south on Route 11 to Route
331, Port Road, then southeast on Route 331 to its intersection with I-81 at exit
245 (Map Section 3)
18.0 miles Route 11 in Rockingham and Augusta Counties from the connector road at exit
243 of I-81 in the City of Harrisonburg south to the intersection of Route 275 in
the City of Staunton (Map Section 4)
33.8 miles Route 11 in Augusta County, beginning just south of the City of Staunton at the
connector road 262, which connects with I-81 at exit 220 south, then continuing
south on Route 11 through Augusta and Rockbridge Counties, then into the City of
Lexington on Business Route 11, and ending at the southern City line, where it
meets with an existing Scenic Byway section (Map Section 5).
31.76 miles Route 11 from the intersection with Route 130, which is currently the end of the
designated section of Route 11 in Rockbridge County, to the intersection with
service road F-055 (which runs on the east side of and parallel to Route 11/I-81);
then continuing south on F-055 to the intersection of Route 614 in Botetourt
County; then heading west across I-81 and Route 11 to F-054, which is the service
road on the opposite side of Route 11/I-81; south on F-054 to its intersection with
Route 11; then south on Route 11 to the entrance of Hollins College in Roanoke
County. (Map Section 6)
Mr. Gregory A. Whirley, Acting Commissioner
March 31, 2006
Page Three
These segments of Route 11 would add approximately 107 miles to the Virginia Byways
network.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Lynn Crump, Environ-
mental Program planner, at (804) 786-5054, or by a-mail mailto:Lvnn crumnndcr v_ i~nia.gov
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Xosenh arnnn v ~
Attachments: 6
cc: Mr. William H. Strider, Executive Director
Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
Alisa Bailey, President and CEO
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Eddie Bumbaugh, Executive Director
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
John Davy, Division Director, Planning and Recreation Resources
H• W. `Wintry' Chenault, VDOT Local Assistance Division
Robert S. Munson, Planning Bureau Manager, Planning and Recreation Resources
Pam M. Liston, VDOT Local Assistance Division
Lynn M. Crump, Planning and Recreation Resources
County of Augusta
County of Botetourt
County of Frederick
County of Rockbridge
County of Rockingham
County of Roanoke
County of Shenandoah
County of Warren
City of Harrisonburg
City of Lexington
City of Staunton
Town of Buchanan
Town of Middletown
Town of Mt. Crawford
Town of Mt. Jackson
Town of New Market
Town of Stephens City
Town of Strasburg
Town of Troutville
Mt fp'I
7
I
I~`44
CORM®1lTWEAI.TH of Vg~CjINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
t401 EAST BROAD STREET
GREGORY A. WHIRLEY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23219-2000
ACTING COMMISSIONER
April 18, 2006
Mr. John R. Riley, Jr.
County of Frederick
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
SUBJECT: Virginia Byway Designation -Route 11
Dear Mr. Riley:
~'
L'-~
~ ~ A ~~
In accordance with a request received from the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, a
qualification review of the subject route has been completed by the Virginia Department of Conservation
and Recreation and the Virginia Department of Transportation. As a result, it has been determined that
sections of Route 11 qualify and that the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) should consider
designating the following described section of Route 11 as a Virginia Byway:
Route 11 from the intersection of Route 627 (Chapel Road) to the Warren County Line
Prior to CTB action, Frederick County should provide us with a resolution in support of designation of
the route identified above. In addition, Frederick County is hereby notified that in accordance with
Section §33.1-62, a county or municipality wherein the proposed byway is located may choose to hold a
public hearing on the byway designation. if the County elects to hold a hearing, please notify me within
the next 30 days including information on the time and place for the hearing. VDOT staff will be glad to
assist with this hearing upon your request.
Upon receipt of the County resolution and after disposition of the Public Hearing issue, we will move
forward with CTB consideration of the designation.
Sincerely, ;
Michael A. stes, P. E.
Director, Local Assistance Division
Cc: Dr. James A. Davis
Ms. Lynn M. Crump
ooYEARS OF
TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE
7 9 0 6 2 0 0 6
. t i.
y/ +4 r
. ^ ~ ~~ ~e `y, ~, / r e ~f ~r~~, 1, ~ J '\: r• ~ j `'~`~ ~~ '~ £ `~ _. tic
J ~ i .' y`l ice: .r i ni to ~~~"„".*
_ ~~ ,~ %..
~ r > ~. ~,~ 4.9
r ~,.
b ~ l l+...; .. :~ f ~b
U ° ~ ~''
'.~
y y i
... ~Y • ... a.
~~ ' r '~
_~ .1 n n,1 :. ~c
~~+ ~ '~ i •. r 5 .1
~, ~ .
Cfl ~ ~`
' ~ 4. a Lj ,. ~ ~,..
sw .~. ~--~. .
~~ -
`"~' ~ ~/~
.~ '~. j~~ K ~..Y .ry,'kc ' <..," a ~. ., y, ~
W '-y.
<,
~. k+ tip,. ~ IIII r ,~ ~~ j u .:~ 4 ice..
~~ 1
•t
I t t ~ W
'. ~ ! y4 t 2