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RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
APPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the 1997 Session of the Virginia Assembly amended the Code of Virginia
adding Section 33.1-210.2 relating to the installation and maintenance of "signs alerting motorists
that children maybe at play nearby;" and
WHEREAS, this act provides for the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of any
county requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to install and maintain this type of
sign; and
WHEREAS, the source of funding for the installation of this sign shall come out of the
secondary system construction allocation to the affected county. The costs of maintaining such sign
shall be paid out of the secondary system maintenance allocation to the affected county; and
WHEREAS, Morning Glory Drive (Route 1400), Mesquite Court (Route 1401), Alpine
Meadow Road (Route 1402), Fern Court (Route 1403), Kapok Circle (Route 1404), Tamarack Circle
(Route 1405), and Wayfaring Drive (Route 1406), are located in a residential area and is within the
secondary road system and is a viable candidate for "Watch for Children" signs; and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does
hereby request that the Department of Transportation install "Watch for Children" signs specifically
at Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive), from Route 657 (Senseny Drive) to 0.45 miles north of Route
657 (Senseny Drive); Route 1401 (Mesquite Court), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to
Dead End; Route 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to 0.25
miles northeast of Route1400 (Morning Glory Drive); Route 1403 (Fern Court), from Route 1402
(Alpine Meadow Road) to Dead End; Route 1404 (Kapok Circle), from Route 1402 (Alpine
Meadow Road) to Dead End; Route 1405 (Tamarack Circle), from Route 1402 (Alpine Meadow
Road) to Dead End; Route 1406 (Wayfaring Drive), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to
Dead End. The signs should be placed in accordance with the provisions of Section 33.1-210.2 of
the Code of Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
ADOPTED, this 10"' day of May, 2006.
Resolution - "Watch for Children" Signs -Apple Ridge Subdivision
Board of Supervisors Meeting of May 10, 2006
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Upon motion made by Barbara E. Van Osten and seconded by Bill
M. Ewing, the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye Philip A. Lemieux
Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Barbara E. Van Osten
Aye
A COPY TESTS:
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John. Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION NO.: 069-06
Aye
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
COUNTY of FREDERICK
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John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
May 11, 2006 jriley@co.frederick.va.us
Jerry A. Copp
Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, VA 22824
Dear Jerry:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on May 10, 2006,
approved the enclosed resolution authorizing "Watch for Children" signs in the Apple Ridge
Subdivision as requested.
_ Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With kindest regards, I am
Sinc rely,
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
JRR/tjp
Enclosure
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
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Teresa Price
~- From: John R. Riley [jriley@co.frederick.va.usJ
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:30 PM
To: Teresa Price
Subject: FW: Request for Watch for Children Signs-Apple Ridge Subdivision-Frederick County
From: Hottle, Cathy [mailto:Cathy.Hottle@VDOT.Virginia.gov] On Behalf Of Copp, Jerry
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:24 PM
To: 'jriley@co.frederick.va.us'
Cc: Copp, Jerry
Subject: Request for Watch for Children Signs-Apple Ridge Subdivision-Frederick County
John:
I have a request for "Watch for Children" signs in the Apple Ridge Subdivision. I have
reviewed this and am recommending approval. Listed below are the routes, street names,
and termini for the board to consider on their resolution:
. Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive)-From Rt. 657 (Senseny Drive) to 0.45 miles north of
Rt. 657 (Senseny Drive)
. Route 1401 (Mesquite Court)-From Rt. 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to Dead End
. Route 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road)-From Rt. 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to 0.25 miles
northeast of Rt. 1400 (Morning Glory Drive)
. Route 1403 (Fern Court)-From Rt. 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road) to Dead End
. Route 1404 (Kapok Circle)-From Rt. 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road) to Dead End
. Route 1405 (Tamarack Circle)-From Rt. 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road) to Dead End
. Route 1406 (Wayfaring Drive)-From Rt. 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to Dead End
Any questions, let me know.
Thanks
,.,Jerry,.,
Jerry A. Copp
Residency Administrator
VDOT-Edinburg Residency
(540) 984-5604
- Fax (540)984-5607
Jerry.Copp@VDOT.Virginia.Gov
4/26/2006