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WHEREAS, Sections 33.1 -23 and 33.1 -23.4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, provides the opportunity for each county to work with the Virginia Department
of Transportation in developing a Sig -Year Road Plan, and;
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended
approval of this plan on March 22, 2010; and, ,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on April 7, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed
to assist in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of
Transportation's policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the
proposed Plan, after being duly advertised so that all crtizens of the County had the
opportunity to participate in said hearing and to make comments and recommendations
concerning the proposed Plan and Priority List; and,
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation
appeared before the Board during the public hearing and recommended approval of the
2010 — 2011 Primary Road Improverraent Plan and the Construction Priority List; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors support the priorities
of the primary road improvement projects for programming by the Commonwealth
Transportation Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation;
l� ®W, 'I`HEREF�?RE, �E TT �R�A1��E� by the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors as follows:
The 2010 -2011 Primary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Frederick County and the Primary Road System in Frederick County;
and therefore, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2010 -2011
Primary Road Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County,
Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on May 26, 2010.
This resolution was approved by the fallowing recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairnlai�
Gary W. Dove
Gene E. Fisher
Christopher E. Collins
P1�Res � 14 -10
BOS Res. �`�081 -10
Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye
Aye Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Ave Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Absent
A � ®P�' AT,�,ES"Y'
John 'ley, Jr.
Fred ick County Administrator
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De�pae�trnent ®f Planning and �evel�p�nent
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MEMORANDUM
')<'a►: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
F'R�li�: Tohn A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transpo n.�
1tE: Interstate and Primary Road Plans Public Hearing
DATE: May 19, 20I D
This item is continued from the April 28, 2010 Board meeting. Due to an issue that arose with
the advertising of this public hearing, the item was delayed until this meeting. This is a public
hearing item to consider the updates of the Tnterstate and Primary Road Tmprovement Plans. The
Transportation Committee reviewed this item on March 22, 2010 and forwarded a
recommendation of approval to the Board• The Planning Commission reviewed this item on
April 7, 2010 and recommended approval to the Board. Attached please find the current drafts
for your consideration.
You will find that there are no significant changes to the Interstate and Primary plans.
Staff is seeking action on the attached resolutions.
Attachments
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FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Draft
Frederick County Transportation Committee: D3/22/ZDI D
Frederick County Planning Commission: D� /D? ✓2D1 D
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
�} Route 37 Bypass
A. Route 37 -Phase 1
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -af- -way, and establish a construction
phase schedule far the southern segrrient of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass from Interstate
1 -51 to Front Royal Fike (Route 522 South }.
(As illustrated on map as priority IA)
B. Note: It is intended that the first phase of Fairfax Pike (Route 27i), as
identified under item #2, sliown below, be programmed for construction fallowing the
completion of Phase I of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass.
(As illustrated on map as priority 1B)
C. Route 37 -Phase 2
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -of- -way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between existing Route 37 around Stonewall
Industrial Park and Route 7.
(As illustrated an map as priority I C)
D. Route 37 -Phase 3
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -oi way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 7 and Route 522.
(As illustrated an map as priority ID)
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From: I -$1 /Route 2771Route 647 Intersection (East of Stephens City}
To: Route 3�-0 /Route 522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase 1: From the 1- $1/277 Interchange to Route 635
(As indicated under note for priority 1 B)
Phase 2: From Route 636 to Route 340/Route 522
(As indicated on map as priority 2)
Improve to a four lane divided roadway with County staff to work with site developers to
acquire dedicated right -of way and achieve grading, drainage, and construction
improvements in conjunction with development projects which occur along the corridor
until such time that funding is available for construction.
Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Fairfax Pike (Route
277).
Program funding for the completion ofright -of- -way acquisition and construction of each
phase as described above.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester}
A} Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: 0.4 miles south of intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310
(As illustrated an reap as priority 3A)
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Northern limits of the Ciiy of Winchester
To: Intersection of Merchant Street
(As illustrated on reap as priority 3B)
C} Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Intersection of Merchant Street
To: West Virginia line
(As illustrated on map as priority 3C)
4} South Frederick County Parkway
From: Relocated Exit 307
To: Intersection with Route 2.77 approximately I Mile west of the intersection of
Route 277 and Route 522
This is a planned new roadway with limited access points serving a mixture of
predominantly commercial and industrial development.
There is need to study this project in conjunction with the Exit 307 relocation and
planning for Route 277 improvements noted in item 3.
Phasing of this project is not yet clearly defined, however general phasing would be frain
West to East with the clear first phase being from relocated Exit 307 to Warrior Dr.
(As illustrated an nzap as priority 4)
5) Commuter Park and Ride Lats
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor.
Work with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine
appropriate locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within
the County's Urban Development Area. For Fark and Ride locations in Frederick
County the primary goal should be that they are situated in such a manner that
they reduce traffic in Frederick County in addition to adjacent localities.
(As illustrated on map as priority 5)