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046-17 (EasternRoadPlanUpdate)COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: John A. Bishop AICP, Assistant Director Transportation RE: Eastern Road Plan Update DATE : December 4, 2017 Topic Synopsis The Eastern Road Plan is the primary transportation map in the County Comprehensive Plan. As such, it is the document that guides transportation planning in the County, keeps citizens apprised of long term transportation planning, and assists the Board of Supervisors and County planning staff through land use planning actions. The Eastern Road Plan is developed to plan a transportation network that supports - range vision for the overall development of the County. This update is primarily to incorporate VDOT work on Route 37 and Route 522 and to clean up/clarify a number of items as described below. Analysis Attached, please find a series of maps which detail the updates described below. Each highlighted area has a zoom in map that shows the update and comparison to the current plan in greater detail. 1.Route 37 Staff is seeking to incorporate updated VDOT work on Route 37 in order to have the needs shown be as up to date as possible. Included are ramps updated to more current standards, ramp work where previously there had only been a note of a desire for an interchange, and updates to the centerline where needed for engineering purposes. At the proposed interchange for Snowden Bridge Boulevard there are two scenarios shown. One scenario shows an interchange with a spacing of 800 feet while the other interchange shows a spacing of 1,200 feet. There are positives and negatives to both designs. The 800 feet ramp spacing allows less room for stacking and as such would require future Snowden Bridge Boulevard to have features such as double lefts to adequately accommodate stacking. However, the reduced spacing results in a much smaller impact on the surrounding industrial property. The 1,200 feet ramp spacing scenario allows for better stacking and thus a narrower Snowden Bridge Boulevard, but results in a much more significant right-of-way impact. 2.Independence Drive Alignment When zoomed in closely, the current Eastern Road Plan shows an offset between 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Independence Drive and what was formerly known as the Channing Drive extension, now Constitution. This update corrects the offset. 3.Lenoir Drive Slip Ramp Clarification For many years a ramp has been shown on the plan connecting Lenoir Drive to Route 37 at Stonewall Industrial Park. However, as drawn currently, it gives the impression that a vehicle could only exit Lenoir Drive onto southbound Route 37. The update clarifies that traffic could exit to southbound Route 37 and also exit from southbound Route 37. 4.Route 522 Realignment As part of their modeling and study surrounding Exit 313, VDOT analyzed the planned Route 522 realignment and has recommended the alignment shown in this update. The current plan has the Route 522 realignment intersecting with Route 50/17 at Ryco Lane, while the proposed change realigns Route 522 to Prince Frederick Drive. The new alignment is preferable due to improved spacing from surrounding intersections and reduced direct impact on surrounding businesses. As part of this recommendation, VDOT vetted this improvement through the regional travel demand model. 5.Stephens City Bypass Connector Road The Stephens City Bypass does not have access to Route 11 due to the close proximity to the future relocated Exit 307. This update incorporates the connector roadway from Stephens City, planning that offers the first access back to Route 11 from the Stephens City Bypass. 6.Tasker Road Alignment This update adjusts the alignment of Tasker Road to match the work completed by VDOT in the vicinity of I-81 Exit 310. Recommended Action Staff recommends approval of the changes with the 800 feet wide interchange at Snowden Bridge Boulevard and Route 37. The Transportation Committee reviewed the proposed changes on October 30, 2017 and recommended approval, the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee reviewed the item on November 13, 2017 and recommended approval, and the Planning Commission recommended approval on November 15, 2017. JAB/pd Attachments: 1. Maps 2. Resolution -2- Eastern Frederick Changes and Descriptions 1. Route 37 VDOT Updates 2. Route 522 Realignment Update County Road Plan 3. Stephens City - Addition of Connector Road to Stephens City Bypass 4. Lenoir Drive - Clarification that slip ramp allows exiting and entering traffic 5. Independence Drive - Alignment Clarification 6. Tasker Road - Alignment Clarification § ¨¦ 81 01 11 01 522 1. Route 37 Attachment G § ¨¦ 1. Route 37 81 1. Route 37 Attachment F Attachment H2 Maps 01 11 4. Lenoir Dr 01 37 01 11 01 522 § ¨¦ 81 01 50 01 7 1. Route 37 Attachment E 01 7 City of Winchester 2. 522 Realignment 1. Route 37 Attachment D § ¨¦ 81 5. Independence Dr Alignment 01 522 01 37 1. Route 37 Attachment C 01 11 6. Tasker Rd Alignment 01 522 0101 37 50 1. Route 37 Attachment B 1. Route 37 §¦¨ Attachment A 01 81 522 01 11 Town of Stephens City 01 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass 522 3. Stephens City Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Connector Road Eastern Road Plan - Nov 2016 01 Improved Major Arterial 277 New Minor Arterial 01 01 522 11 Improved Minor Arterial §¦¨ 81 New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector 01 522 Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area 01 522 Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F The Interstate 81 corridor is designated as a corridor of statewide significance as pursuant of VA code 15.2 - 2232. 00.512Miles Copyright: © 2013 National Geographic Society Eastern Road Plan Attachment A § ¨¦ Route 37 and Warrior Dr 81 ST 847 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan New Major Collector Improved Major Collector WOODRIDGE CT New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.0450.090.18Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment B Route 37 and Route 522 ST 644 01 522 ST 644 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 01 522 F 00.050.10.2Miles Eastern Road Plan ST 655 ST 655 Attachment C Route 37 and Route 50 ST 728 01 50 ST 723 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector Improved Minor Collector Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.040.080.16Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment D Route 37 and Senseny Road ST 820 CLARKE COUNTY ST 657 ST 657 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan New Major Collector Improved Major Collector Improved Minor Collector Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 ST 655 F 00.0450.090.18Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment E Route 37 and Route 7 ST ST 659 661 ST 659 CLARKE COUNTY 01 7 ST 659 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass CLARKE ST 820 Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial New Major Collector New Minor Collector Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.040.080.16Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment F-1 Route 37 and Snowden Bridge Boulevard Map 1: 800' Spread Proposed 800' Spread Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.03250.0650.13Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment F-2 Route 37 and Snowden Bridge Boulevard Map 2: 1200' Spread Proposed 1200' Spread Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.03250.0650.13Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment G Route 37 and I-81 ST 661 ST 663 § ¨¦ 81 ST 661 01 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass 11 Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial ST 661 New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area § ¨¦ 81 Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.040.080.16Miles Eastern Road Plan Attachment H Route 37 01 37 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector 01 522 Ramp Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.0450.090.18Miles Eastern Road Plan Independence Dr Alignment Clarification New Independence Dr Alignment Old Independence Dr Alignment 01 50 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector ST 723 Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.03250.0650.13Miles Eastern Road Plan Lenoir Dr Slip Ramp Clarification Slip Ramp Clarification 01 37 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial New Minor Collector Ramp 01 11 Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.03250.0650.13Miles Eastern Road Plan Route 522 Realignment Update MARGATE CT § ¨¦ 81 §¦¨ 81 § ¨¦ 81 § ¨¦ 81 01 50 Old Route 522 Realignment New Route 522 Realignment Eastern Road Plan LEAFIELD CT Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector ST 645 New Minor Collector 01 Urban Development Area 522 Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.050.10.2Miles Eastern Road Plan Addition of Connector Road to Stephens City Bypass New Connector Road 01 11 ST 1012 § ¨¦ 81 Eastern Road Plan New Minor Arterial New Major Collector New Minor Collector Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development 01 October 17, 2017 11 F 00.050.10.2Miles Eastern Road Plan Tasker Rd Alignment Clarification 01 11 § ¨¦ 81 ST 847 § ¨¦ 81 01 37 New Tasker Rd Alignment § ¨¦ 81 Old Tasker Rd Alignment ST 642 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Existing Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan Improved Major Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F 00.050.10.2Miles SURREY CLUB LN Eastern Frederick County Road Plan § ¨¦ 81 01 11 01 522 §¦¨ 81 01 11 01 37 01 11 01 522§ ¨¦ 81 01 50 01 7 01 7 City of Winchester § ¨¦ 81 01 522 01 37 01 11 01 522 01 01 3750 § ¨¦ 01 81 522 01 11 Town of Stephens City 01 522 Proposed Future Rt 37 Bypass Eastern Road Plan 01 Improved Major Arterial 277 New Minor Arterial 01 01 522 11 Improved Minor Arterial § ¨¦ 81 New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector 01 522 Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area 01 522 Map Created by Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development October 17, 2017 F The Interstate 81 corridor is designated as a corridor of statewide significance as pursuant of VA code 15.2 - 2232.00.512Miles Copyright: © 2013 National Geographic Society