CPPC 03-13-17 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC)
FROM: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director
RE: March 13, 2017 Meeting Agenda
DATE: March 8, 2017
The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) will be meeting on
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor conference room (purple room) of the
County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
The CPPC will discuss the following agenda items:
AGENDA
1. 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CPPC will begin the review of this
year’s CIP and provide input to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
2. Other
Access to this building is limited during the evening hours. Therefore, it will be necessary to enter
the building through the rear door of the four-story wing. Committee members and interested
citizens are encouraged to park in the County parking lot located behind the County Office
Building or in the joint Judicial Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the back door of the
four-story wing.
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Attachments
MEMORANDUM
Item 1 2017-2018 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) will be reviewing and discussing the
2017-2018 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Modifications to the previously approved CIP have
been prepared by the various County Agencies and Departments. Representatives from the various
agencies and departments will be attending the meeting to discuss their requests with the CPPC.
Staff will provide a short summary of this year’s CIP and, similar to in previous years, has compiled
a table outlining each of the project requests (attached). The table is attached to this agenda item.
The role of the CPPC in this meeting will be to review the project requests in the context of the
current Comprehensive Policy Plan to ensure that the requests are consistent with the adopted Plan.
Staff has also compiled maps of the planned public facility locations that are consistent with those
approved in last year’s CIP. Only those facilities for which there is a specific or generalized location
are mapped. The map element, if endorsed by the CPPC and ultimately adopted by the Board of
Supervisors, would satisfy the Code of Virginia requirement for the 15.2-2232 review.
Staff has provided a link to copies of each of the Individual Project Description and Justification
Forms that have been submitted by the Frederick County Department of Public Works, Parks and
Recreation Department, Handley Regional Library, Frederick County School Board, Winchester
Regional Airport, Fire and Rescue, and the Frederick County Transportation Committee. These are
available in a digital format, a link to this information is as follows: www.fcva.us/plans. Look for
Capital Improvement Plan.
Please note that in the Departmental Project Summary Sheet, two columns; the FY2017/2018 Cost
column, and the Long Range Comprehensive Plan Projects column, have been highlighted. Projects
that are anticipated to be initiated, and funded, in the upcoming 2017/2018 budget should be located
in this first highlighted column. It is suggested that projects within this column are those of the
highest priority and the most likely to proceed. The second highlighted column, Long Range
Comprehensive Plan Projects, should include those projects that are important and necessary to meet
the long term goals of the community established in the Comprehensive Plan, but that are unlikely to
be funded within the typical five-year window of the CIP. The purpose of these changes is to
highlight the CIP projects that are short term budget items and to recognize the long term goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. While similar to the same process used in recent years, the potential does exist
that adjustments will be made based on discussion with the Finance Committee and County
Administration.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this information.
FREDERICK COUNTY
VIRGINIA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
2017-2018
Fiscal Year
Adopted by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
TBD, 2017
Recommended by the Frederick County Planning Commission
TBD, 2017
Endorsed by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee
TBD, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………. 1
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………. 2
Frederick County Public Schools…………………………………………...2
Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department………………………. 2
Handley Regional Library ……………………………………………….. 3
Transportation Committee…………………………………………………. 3
Winchester Regional Airport………………………………………………. 4
County Administration ……………………………………………………..4
Fire & Rescue……….. ……………………………………………………..5
2017-2018 CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP………………………………………….. 7
2017-2018 COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP……….. 9
2017-2018 COUNTY PARKS AND REC. CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP…………11
2017-2018 TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS MAP………………..……………. 13
2017-2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TABLE……………………15
CIP TABLE EXPLANATIONS…………………………………………………… 21
PROJECT FUNDING……………………………………………………………… 21
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS………………………………………………………. 23
Frederick County Public Schools…………………………………………...23
Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department………………………. 28
Handley Regional Library…………………………………………………..38
Transportation Committee…………………………………………………..40
Winchester Regional Airport………………………………………………. 47
County Administration…………………………………………………….. 51
Fire and Rescue……………..……………………………………………….55
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
FREDERICK COUNTY
2017-2018
INTRODUCTION
Section 15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of
plans for capital outlays to the local Planning Commissions. The Capital Improvements
Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the county for the
ensuing five years.
The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plans as they are completed
or as priorities change. The plan is intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in
preparation of the county budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital
expenditures, the county must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform
to the Comprehensive Policy Plan. Specifically, the projects are reviewed with
considerations regarding health, safety, and the general welfare of the public, and the
policies of the Comprehensive Plan. When the CIP is adopted, it becomes a component
of the Comprehensive Plan. Frederick County approved the 2035 Comprehensive Plan on
January 25, 2017.
The inclusion of projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will
be independently undertaking these projects. The CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended
for use as a capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations.
Once adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing
circumstances. It is also possible that particular projects may not be funded during the
year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes increasingly
uncertain the further in the future it is projected.
Transportation projects are included in the CIP. The inclusion of transportation projects
to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be independently
undertaking these projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of
state and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing.
The 2017-2018 CIP continues to emphasize the connection between the CIP,
Comprehensive Plan, and potential proffered contributions made with future rezoning
projects. This effort continues to be exemplified with the collaboration between Frederick
County Public Schools and the Parks and Recreation Department and their identification
of joint community facility opportunities.
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PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick County Public Schools continue to commence and complete capital projects
that have been priorities from previous years. Previously removed projects include the
Frederick County Middle School, James Wood Middle School parking lot safety
enhancement project, the new transportation facility located adjacent to Armel
Elementary School, and the school renovations proposed to prepare school facilities for
an all-day Kindergarten program.
The joint top capital improvement priority for the Schools is the construction of the 4th
High School. The new high school has been requested to relieve overcapacity issues at
the high school level and in anticipation of projected student population growth.
Additions and renovations to Armel Elementary School is the second highest priority,
followed by the construction of the 12th Elementary School as the third highest priority.
The second and third priorities are in recognition of the anticipated community growth in
these two general locations.
Other schools included for renovation projects include Robert E. Aylor Middle School,
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School, Bass Hoover Elementary School, and James Wood
High School.
This year’s CIP also includes requests to improve the parking lot and construct a softball
field at Sherando High School, Route 522 North transportation improvements for the
Gainesboro Campus and plans to renovate and expand the current administration building
on Amherst Street.
Parks & Recreation
Swimming improvements continue to be a focus for Parks and Recreation. The indoor
aquatic facility continues to be proposed as a high priority of the Parks and Recreation
Department. In recent years this project has been moved up to the Department’s second
priority in recognition of Frederick County Public Schools 4th High School land
opportunity. The upgrade of pool amenities at the swimming pools at both parks will
include the addition of water slides and a spray ground. This project is expected to
increase pool attendance by 30 percent while providing recreational opportunities for
both the Sherando and Clearbrook Park service areas.
This year’s CIP continues to be reflective of the previous effort to seek community input
into the parks and recreation programs and facilities. The recently completed survey has
been taken into consideration when prioritizing parks and recreation capital projects.
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The majority of the recommended projects are planned for the county’s two regional
parks (Sherando & Clearbrook). However, a new project, the Frederick Heights Park has
been identified in recognition of improvements requested to allow public access to
underutilized park land. Other projects include the Snowden Bridge Park and continued
improvements to the Rose Hill Park.
The effort of the Parks and Recreation Department and their identification of their
comprehensively planned parks including community, neighborhood, and district parks,
further emphasize the connection between the CIP, Comprehensive Plan, and potential
proffered contributions made with rezoning projects.
Projects planned for Sherando Park include: upgrade of baseball lighting, upgrade pool
amenities, a softball complex, a soccer complex, maintenance compound and office,
skateboard park, parking and multi-purpose fields with trail development, picnic area
with a shelter, and an access road with parking and trails. The projects planned for the
Clearbrook Park include, upgrade of baseball lighting, upgrading pool amenities, a new
open play area, a tennis/basketball complex, and shelter with an area for stage seating.
A project that continues to be a high priority for Parks and Recreation is the Abrams
Creek Greenway Trail. This facility would provide recreational opportunities for
residents of this corridor along with the surrounding communities and was emphasized in
the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Areas Plan completed during 2012. This project
will provide trails with bicycle, walking and jogging opportunities, which ranks #1 in the
2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan survey for all outdoor recreational activities.
Handley Regional Library
The Handley Regional Library recommends three projects. The library’s top priority is a
new library branch in the Gainesboro area. The two remaining projects request that
funding be provided for new library branches throughout the county which include the
areas of Senseny/Greenwood Road and Route 522 South, both of which are anticipated to
be located within the UDA (Urban Development Area) in locations consistent with
recently approved area plans; The Senseny/Eastern Frederick Area Plan, and the Southern
Frederick Area Plan.
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee continues to provide project requests for the CIP.
Virginia State Code allows for transportation projects to be included within a locality's
CIP. Funding for transportation project requests will likely come from developers and
revenue sharing. Implementation of transportation projects does not take away funding
for generalized road improvements.
The Transportation Committee has requested funding for 22 projects. The 22 requests
include projects that entail widening of major roads; key extensions of roads that help
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provide better networks, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and the addition of turn
lanes at current unsafe intersections. The inclusion of the Eastern Road Plan
Improvements item once again emphasizes the connection between the CIP and potential
proffered contributions made with rezoning projects which are aimed at mitigating
potential transportation impacts identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The major change to the transportation project list in recent years CIP s is the
classification of the projects into funded and unfunded priorities.
Winchester Regional Airport
Funding for airport projects is derived through a complex formula where the federal and
state governments contribute a majority of the funding, with Frederick County and the
other jurisdictions providing the remaining funding.
The construction of a new general aviation terminal to support future airport operations
and associated parking improvements continues to be number one in the CIP, followed by
the Fuel Storage Facility. The Airport has recently completed a major improvement of
their runway. With this project moving from the CIP, The Airport Authority is now
focusing their CIP efforts on taxiway improvements and property acquisition in support
of airport development to meet Federal Aviation requirements for general aviation
facilities. The vast majority of the funding for these improvements came from the FAA
and VDA.
The number of projects that are included in this CIP has been consolidated in recent years
as the Airport Authority is further aligning the County’s CIP with the one provided to the
Virginia Department of Aviation.
County Administration
With the potential necessary relocation of the Clearbrook citizen convenience center in
the future, the number one priority is a new facility proposed as a replacement for the
current convenience site at another location in the immediate vicinity to the existing
convenience site. The other requests from Public Works are for the expansion/relocation
of both the Albin and the Gore Refuse Sites to allow for a trash compactor, which will
reduce operational costs, by compacting trash before it reaches the landfill.
The joint County Administration and School Administration Building that was included
in recent CIP’s remains in this year’s project list. The Joint Judicial Center renovation
and replacement project has been modified. This first phase of this project consists of an
expansion to the existing Joint Judicial Center Building and is currently underway.
Therefore, the potential further renovation or relocation as a second phase remains, with
the overall value of the project having been reduced. The project is to be located
generally in the City of Winchester or in the County’s Urban Development Area. The
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need for this project has been established through ongoing communication with the court
system and the City of Winchester.
Previously, an item was added to enhance the connection between the CIP and proffered
contributions made to mitigate the impacts of development projects. This item, General
Government Capital Expenditures, is an item that addresses those general government
capital expenditures that may fall below the established $100,000 departmental threshold.
This is similar to the approach previously taken for Fire and Rescue Capital Equipment.
Fire and Rescue has its own section.
Fire and Rescue
The top project for the Fire and Rescue component remains the creation of Fire & Rescue
Station #22 in the vicinity of Route 277, with the ability to provide an annex facility for
other County-related offices. The collaboration of this project with other community
users and a land use planning effort was a key element of the Southern Frederick Land
Use Plan. Fire and Rescue has also included a project which provides for the capital
apparatus needs of this facility.
Fire & Rescue has once again requested the creation of Station #23, a new facility located
in the vicinity of Crosspointe, and a Fire & Rescue Regional Training Center. Such a
Regional Public Safety Training Center potentially consisting of an administrative
building, multi-story burn building, multi-story training tower, vehicle driving range,
shooting range, and numerous other training props. This project will incorporate
emergency medical services, fire, hazardous materials, rescue, law enforcement,
industrial, and educational institutions located within the region.
Fire and Rescue Volunteer Company Capital Equipment Requests
Previously, a project consisting of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the
benefit of Fire and Rescue Services was established. It is the intention of this capital
expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing additional and replacement capital
equipment fire and rescue vehicles and equipment that may fall below the guidelines
established by the Finance Committee. It was determined that the inclusion of such a
project would be beneficial in ensuring that this significant capital expense is identified in
the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is primarily for the
benefit of the individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies. This year’s CIP does
contain requests that do meet this guideline.
Individual Fire and Rescue Companies previously identified their own capital requests
which have been added to the CIP in a lump sum amount. Each of the capital requests
meet the $100,000 guideline established by the Finance Committee.
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Department Priority County Contribution Per Fiscal Year
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Projects 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
Ensuing
Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond Year 6+
Public Schools Please refer to the map identifying future school sites for additional school sites located throughout the County.
Fourth High School $31,000,000 $29,500,000 $21,500,000 $9,400,000 $91,400,000 $91,400,000
Armel Elementary School $5,100,000 $2,900,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Addition and Renovation
Elementary School #12 $20,500,000 $11,900,000 $32,400,000 $32,400,000
Robert E. Aylor Middle School
Addition and Renovation TBD TBD TBD
James Wood High School Upgrades TBD TBD TBD
Sherando High School Parking Lot TBD TBD
& Softball Field Improvements TBD TBD TBD
Route 522 North Super Street at
Gainesboro Campus TBD TBD TBD
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
Phase 2 Renovation TBD TBD TBD
Bass Hoover Elementary
Phase 2 Renovation TBD TBD TBD
Administration Office TBD TBD TBD
$0 $56,600,000 $44,300,000 $21,500,000 $9,400,000 $0 $131,800,000 $131,800,000
Parks & Recreation
Sherando North West Sherando Park $671,000 $671,000 $671,000
Indoor Aquatic Facility $480,000 $10,820,000 $11,300,000 $11,300,000
Frederick Heights Park $197,000 $197,000 $197,000
Clearbrook & Sherando Water Slide/Spray Ground $624,000 $624,000 $624,000
Abrams Creek Greenway Trail $61,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $3,661,000 $3,661,000
Snowden Bridge Park Development $300,000 $4,250,000 $4,550,000 $4,550,000
Rose Hill Playground $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Sherando Area 4 North Park Development $176,000 $1,473,000 $1,649,000 $1,649,000
Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000
Sherando Area 3 North Park Development $2,121,000 $2,121,000 $2,121,000
Community Park $1,970,000 $1,970,000 $1,970,000
Neighborhood Parks (6)$831,000 $4,155,000 $4,986,000 $4,986,000
District Parks (4)$3,934,000 $7,869,000 $11,803,000 $11,803,000
Community Center
Sherando South Sherando Park Development $2,035,000 $2,035,000 $2,035,000
Fleet Trip Vehicles $9,067,000 $9,067,000 $9,067,000
Sherando Area 1 North Park Development $1,153,000 $1,153,000 $1,153,000
Sherando Area 2 North Park Development $529,000 $529,000 $529,000
Indoor Ice Rink $307,000 $307,000 $307,000
Clearbrook Clearbrook Park Development $524,000 $524,000 $524,000
$671,000 $5,359,000 $20,544,000 $14,201,000 $4,917,000 $12,331,000 $524,000 $58,547,000 $58,547,000
Regional Library
Gainesboro Library $155,023 $1,465,736 $128,275 $1,749,034 $1,749,034
Senseny/Greenwood Library TBD TBD TBD
Route 522 South Library TBD TBD TBD
$0 $155,023 $1,465,736 $128,275 $0 $0 $1,749,034 $1,749,034
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Department Priority County Contribution Per Fiscal Year
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Projects 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
Transportation
Funded Priorities
I-81 Exit 310 Improvements $49,121,000 $49,121,000 E $49,121,000
Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening
and Safety Improvements (ph 1)$38,000,000 $38,000,000 E $38,000,000
East Tevis Street Extension and
Bridge over 81 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 E $15,000,000
Rennaisance Drive, Phase 2 $5,300,000 $5,300,000 E $5,300,000
Sulpher Springs Road Improvement project$5,000,000 $5,000,000 E $5,000,000
Unfunded Priorities
Route 37 Engineering & Construction $300,000,000 $300,000,000 E $300,000,000
I-81 Exit 307 Relocation $60,000,000 $60,000,000 E $60,000,000
Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening
and Safety Improvements (ph 2)$25,500,000 $25,500,000 E $25,500,000
Redbud Road Realignment and
Exit 317 Ramp realignment $11,500,000 $11,500,000 E $11,500,000
Widening of Route 11 North (ph 1)$28,500,000 $28,500,000 E $28,500,000
Warrior Drive Extension (south)$23,200,000 $23,200,000 E $23,200,000
Channing Drive Extension $20,600,000 $20,600,000 E $20,600,000
Brucetown/Hopewell Realign.$3,000,000 $3,000,000 E $3,000,000
Widening of Route 11 North (ph2)$47,800,000 $47,800,000 E $47,800,000
Senseny Road Widening $22,800,000 $22,800,000 E $22,800,000
Inverlee Way $10,200,000 $10,200,000 E $10,200,000
Fox Drive $250,000 $250,000 E $250,000
Warrior Drive Extension (Crosspointe south)$12,000,000 $12,000,000 E $12,000,000
Route 277 right turn extension Warrior Drive $500,000 $500,000 E $500,000
Papermill Road right turn lane extension Route 522 $500,000 $500,000 E $500,000
Senseny Road turn lanes/improvements Crestleigh Drive $2,600,000 $2,600,000 E $2,600,000
Eastern Road Plan Improvements TBD TBD E TBD
$112,421,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $568,950,000 $681,371,000 $681,371,000
Winchester Airport
New General Avaiation Terminal $380,000 $3,330,000 A,B $3,710,000
Fuel Storage Facility Design/Construction $1,000,000 A,B $1,000,000
North Side Svc Road $400,000 A,B $400,000
Taxiway "A" Relocation Design/Construction $200,000 $4,650,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $2,300,000 A,B $9,650,000
Land Parcel 64-A-64 $275,000 A,B $275,000
Land Parcel 64-A-60 $275,000 A,B $275,000
Land Parcel 64-A-59 $300,000 A,B $300,000
Land Parcel 64B-A-52 $300,000 A,B $300,000
$0 $2,130,000 $8,980,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $2,300,000 $0 $15,910,000
County Administration
Clearbrook Convenience Site $540,650 $540,650 E $540,650
Albin Convenience Site $30,000 $540,650 $570,650 $570,650
Relocation/Expansion Gore Site $30,000 $358,105 $388,105 $388,105
General Government Capital Expenditures$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 E $1,000,000
County/School Board
Administration Building TBD TBD E TBD
Joint Judicial Center
Renovation / New Facility $20,000,000 $20,000,000 E $20,000,000
$200,000 $770,650 $770,650 $558,105 $200,000 $20,000,000 $22,499,405 $22,499,405
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Department Priority County Contribution Per Fiscal Year
County
Contributions Notes
Total Project
Costs
Projects 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022+
Long Range
Comprehensive
Plan Projects
Fire & Rescue
Fire & Rescue Station #22 (277)$400,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
F&R Station #22 (277) Apparatus $100,000 $805,000 $905,000 $905,000
Fire & Rescue Station #23 $550,000 $2,150,000 $1,000,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000
Regional Training Center $75,000 $100,000 $1,250,000 $10,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,250,000 $31,175,000 $31,175,000
$0 $1,125,000 $4,555,000 $3,750,000 $10,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,250,000 39,180,000 $39,180,000
Fire & Rescue Company Capital Requests
Fire & Rescue Capital Equipment $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 E $1,000,000
Fire & Rescue Company Requests $13,018,600 $13,018,600 E $13,018,600
including capital equipment requests
Total $113,292,000 $66,139,673 $80,615,386 $41,387,380 $25,767,000 $44,131,000 $948,165,039 $965,075,039
Other Funding Sources:A= Partial funding from VA Dept. of Aviation C= Partial funding from private donations E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources N/A= Not Available
B= Partial funding from FAA D= Funding goes beyond displayed 5 years TBD= To be Determined
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THE CIP TABLE
CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Capital Improvements Plan table, on the previous pages, contains a list of the capital
improvement projects proposed for the ensuing five years. A description of the
information in this table is explained below.
Department Priority- The priority rating assigned by each agency or department for
their requested projects.
Project Description- The name of the capital improvement projects.
County Contribution- The estimated dollar value that will be contributed for each
project. This value is listed by individual fiscal years and by total contributions over the
five-year period. The total contribution column, located to the right of the fiscal year
columns, does not include debt service projections.
Notes- Indicates the footnotes that apply to additional funding sources for particular
projects.
Total Project Costs- The cost for each project, including county allocations and other
funding sources.
PROJECT FUNDING
The projects included in the 2017-2018 Capital Improvements Plan have a total project
cost to the county of $965,075,039. While the CIP is primarily used to cover the next five
years, much of the project costs have been identified beyond the next five years.
• School projects are funded through a combination of loans from the
Virginia Public School Authority and the Virginia Literary Fund.
• Funding for Parks and Recreation Department projects will come from the
unreserved fund balance of the County. The Parks and Recreation
Commission will actively seek grants and private sources of funding for
projects not funded by the county.
• Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the federal, state,
and local governments. The local portion may include contributions from
Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties, and the City of
Winchester.
• The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an
indication that Frederick County will be independently undertaking these
projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of
state and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing.
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Frederick County Public Schools Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Fourth High School
Description: The fourth high school project will serve students grades 9-12, have a
program capacity of 1,725 students, and will address anticipated growth in high school
student enrollment in the school division. The site is located at the end of Justes Drive
behind Admiral Byrd MS. This school is designed for collaborative education, similar to
the new Frederick County MS, with a variety of learning spaces to meet the needs of a
variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working world.
Capital Cost: $91,400,000
Justification: This project will address expected growth in high school student
enrollment in the school division over the next several years. We project that enrollment
in the high schools by the fall of 2020 will be 4,246 students. High school program
capacity is currently 4,050 students. To relieve overcrowding in the high schools, we
need to construct the fourth high school in Frederick County to open in that time frame.
Construction Schedule: Construction will take 48 months
PRIORITY 2 - Armel Elementary School Addition and Renovation
Description: Armel ES opened in 1991 and has served continuously as a K-5
elementary school since that time. The school contains 70,281 square feet and has a
program capacity of 590 students. As of October 31, 2016, the school has 606 students.
Eight classrooms will be added to Armel ES, to accommodate the additional growth at
Lake Frederick. The existing facility will be updated as needed and core areas partially
renovated to serve the additional students.
Capital Cost: $8,000,000
Justification: Armel Elementary School is in good condition; however, growth in the
attendance zone will need to be addressed through the addition of classrooms to the
facility. An attendance rezoning was completed three years ago as part of the
implementation of full-day kindergarten. Addressing the growth issue at Armel was
studied as a part of this rezoning. Four areas were identified to be rezoned to another
school to offset the additional growth at Lake Frederick. None of the four options
provided a complete and satisfactory solution. One option would have put Armel outside
of its own attendance zone. A second would have split a neighborhood and sent some of
the neighborhood to a school further away. A third would have simply relocated the
growth issue to another school. The fourth option was adopted, but only moved ~50
students, a temporary reprieve from growth pressures.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
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PRIORITY 3 - New 12th Elementary School
Description: The 12th ES will have a floor area of approximately 100,000 square feet
and will be located in Snowden Bridge. The facility will be designed to accommodate a
student membership of 600.
Capital Cost: $32,400,000
Justification: The 12th ES project will address anticipated growth in student enrollment
in the school division in general and in the Stonewall and Redbud Run Elementary
School attendance zones in specific over the next several years.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
PRIORITY 4 - Robert E. Aylor Middle School Addition and Renovation
Description: Robert E. Aylor Middle School opened in 1969 as a junior high. The
school contains 113,643 square feet and has a program capacity of 850 students serving
grades 6-8. The building is in acceptable condition; however, several major areas need to
be addressed in a renovation. Major areas of this renovation project include the
following: reorganization and addition of classroom and storage space to better equip the
building to support collaborative education, complete replacement of fire alarm and
communication systems, upgrade of electrical and plumbing, and complete replacement
of mechanical systems. Other areas to be addressed are security and reorganization of
asphalted areas.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: Robert E. Aylor Middle School is 47 years old and renovations are needed
to a number of areas to ensure the economical and efficient operation of the school for
years to come. The school was constructed as a junior high, where the school was
arranged by department. Modern instruction requires that the school be arranged by
grade and that a variety of learning spaces be provided (classroom, low intensity labs,
high intensity labs, small collaborative spaces, large collaborative spaces, etc.) to meet
the needs of a variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working
world.
Construction Schedule: 48 Months
PRIORITY 5 - James Wood High School Upgrades
Description: James Wood High School opened in 1980 and has served as a high school
since that time. The school contains 234,095 square feet and has a program capacity of
1,400 students. Currently, the building serves grades 9-12. The building is in good
condition; however, several major areas need to be addressed in a renovation. Major
areas to be included in this renovation project are increased electrical service and
distribution to support technology, technology cabling, hardware and its installation,
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upgrade of plumbing and mechanical systems, and modification of instructional areas to
support modern instructional delivery.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: James Wood High School is 36 years old. Renovations and technological
upgrades are needed to a number of areas to ensure effective, economical, and efficient
operation of the school for years to come. This school will be renovated to be more like
the 4th HS, the new Frederick County MS, and the renovated Aylor MS, with a variety of
learning spaces to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles and to impart skills
necessary in today’s working world.
Construction Schedule: 36 Months
PRIORITY 6 - Sherando High School Parking Lot and Softball Field Improvements
Description: This project is being undertaken to address several traffic safety concerns
identified over the years at Sherando High School and to address equity issues (there is
no softball field at SHS). Two studies of the site have been conducted, and a master plan
created. Concerns exist for pedestrians, school buses, student drivers, parents, and staff.
Rearrangement of the site and the flow of traffic on the site are necessary to address these
needs.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: This is a two-part project. For transportation safety, concerns exist on the
school site at Sherando High School during arrival and dismissal. The students, many of
their parents, and the staff necessary to serve them are exposed to these safety concerns
on a daily basis. The flow of traffic at arrival is so slow that at times vehicles on Route
277 back up past Double Church Road.
For the softball field, SHS does not have a softball field on site, instead using a softball
field in neighboring Sherando Park. This represents an equity issue between boys and
girls sports and is contrary to FCPS’ standpoint of equity between boys and girls sports.
Construction Schedule: 30 Months
PRIORITY 7 - Route 522 North Super Street at Gainesboro Campus
Description: The entrance off of Route 522 serves both Frederick County Middle
School and Gainesboro Elementary School. As part of the design of FCMS, both a
Traffic Impact Assessment and a Signal Warrant were prepared. The conclusion of the
Signal Warrant was that the intersection met one warrant. However, VDOT requires that
intersections meet two warrants in order to qualify for a traffic signal. This project is to
provide a solution other than a traffic signal to address safety concerns. The exact form
of that solution is still undecided.
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Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: Although the Signal Warrant concluded that the intersection does not
qualify for a traffic signal, safety concerns still continue. Visibility over the hill crest
northbound is limited. The crossover is narrower than a bus is long, and visibility for left
turners who are located in the crossover is nil when a large vehicle is in the northbound
left turn lane.
Construction Schedule: 24 Months
PRIORITY 8 - Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School Phase 2 Renovation
Description: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School opened in 1974 and has served
continuously as an elementary school since that time. The school contains 65,120 square
feet and has a program capacity of 528 students.
Currently, the building serves grades K-5. The building is in good condition; however,
several major areas need to be addressed, including open classroom space, ADA
compliance, energy conservation, security, and upgrades of fire alarm, electrical,
plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is 42 years old and renovation is
needed to a number of areas to ensure the economical and efficient operations of the
school for years to come.
Construction Schedule: 36 months
PRIORITY 9 - Bass-Hoover Elementary School Phase 2 Renovations
Description: Bass-Hoover Elementary School opened in 1975. The school contains
70,569 square feet and has a program capacity of 656 students.
Currently, the building serves grades K-5. The building is in good condition; however,
several major areas need to be addressed. Renovations will address several major issues,
including open classroom space, ADA compliance, energy conservation, security, and
upgrades of fire alarm, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. A building
addition, Phase 1, has been done to maintain program capacity and prepare the building
for full-day kindergarten.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: Bass-Hoover Elementary School is 41 years old and renovation is needed
to a number of areas to ensure the effective, economical, and efficient operations of the
school for years to come.
Construction Schedule: 36 months
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PRIORITY 10 - Administrative Office
Description: Frederick County Public Schools’ administration has been located at the
old Kline Elementary School building since 1983. Before the building was converted to
offices, it had served as a school since 1961. The facility contains 27,992 square feet,
including the 5,000 square foot Annex and the 2,400 square foot Finance Addition, but
not including the four modular classroom units that are used for offices and work space.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: The 55 year old Administrative Offices building does not have enough
office and meeting space, needs technology upgrades, and improvements to the
mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems to meet modern code. Meeting space is at a
premium, as we have only 2 sizeable meeting rooms. There are also building security
and asbestos issues. Existing issues will become more pressing and new issues will
appear as the district (and therefore the staff) grows.
Construction Schedule: 30 months
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Parks & Recreation Department Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - North West Sherando Park Development
Description: This project involves the development of an Access Road, Parking,
Shelter, Restroom, Playground, and Open Play Field in the North West area of Sherando
Park, off Warrior Drive. Improvements to include: Entrance and access road (335 lf) off
Warrior Drive, 46 paved parking spaces, adult fitness park, restrooms, shelter and
playground.
Capital Cost: $671,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the Sherando
Park service area and the entire Frederick County community.
This project will provide access to new recreation amenities trails with walking and
jogging opportunities. Walking and jogging rank #1 in the 20011 Virginia Outdoors Plan
survey and 2012 Parks and Recreation Community Survey for all outdoor recreational
activities. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in
the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Sherando Park, currently owned by Frederick County, offers the best location for this
development. This project, being located at Sherando Park, is necessary to meet the
needs of our service area.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 2 - Indoor Aquatic Facility – Competitive/Training Pool
Description: The Parks and Recreation Commission has engaged in conversation with
FCPS to site the facility at the 4th High School campus. Land on the site has been set
aside for this purpose. The approximately 35,000 ft2 building will likely house a 10 lane
competitive pool, 6 lane warm water teaching pool, meeting rooms, shower and changing
rooms, and facilities support areas.
The above facility would meet the swimming needs of the community, including HS
level swim teams.
Capital Cost: $11,300,000
Justification: There are no public indoor public pools in Frederick County. By
constructing the indoor pool, it would permit the department to meet competition needs,
instructional needs, citizen programming provide a nucleus to attract new businesses to
the community. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified
in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
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This facility would be available to all area residents. The construction of this project will
provide a facility to offer competitive scholastic programs and year round recreational
programming for the residents of Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 3 - Frederick Heights Park
Description: Development to include entrance, 14 space parking lot and a ½ mile paved
shared use path.
Capital Cost: $197,000
Justification: This project will allow public access to an underutilized Frederick County
park. Providing a walking trail in the Redbud district this project will address the #1
identified public recreation need – multi-use trails. This facility would be open and
available to all area residents.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18.
PRIORITY 4 - Water Slide Spray Ground
Description: Upgrade the outdoor swimming pools at both Clearbrook and Sherando
Parks. Upgrade would involve the removal of the diving boards and the installation of
one 50' water slide and one 75' water slide at each pool. The upgrade would also include
the addition of a spray ground with 10-12 features at each pool.
Capital Cost: $624,000
Justification: To provide recreational opportunities for the Clearbrook Park and
Sherando Park service area.
Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department operates two outdoor swimming
pools at the regional parks. These facilities are over 20 years old and were constructed
with two diving boards as the main feature for each pool. Swimming pool attendance has
trended decline in recent years and users are requesting different water features. The
addition of two water slides and a spray ground to each pool facility will appeal to
families and younger children, increasing pool attendance by an estimated 30%. With the
increase in attendance and potentially fees to comparable facilities, the County could
realize an additional $24,000 in revenue annually.
Clearbrook and Sherando Parks, currently owned by Frederick County, offer the best site
and location for the development of this facility. With the upgrade to the existing
swimming pool facilities, the County would not have to incur costs for property
acquisition or infrastructure development and increase the recreational opportunities at
the regional parks.
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Construction Schedule: FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 5 - Abrams Creek Greenway Trail
Description: 10’ wide asphalt multi-use bicycle/pedestrian trail along Abrams Creek
from Senseny Road to Channing Drive. It is estimated that the trail will have (6) three
bridges (stream crossings) and will be approximately 2.6 miles in length. As outlined in
this form, the project is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1 from Senseny Road to Woodstock
Lane. Phase 2 from Woodstock Lane to Woody’s Place, and Phase 3 from Woody’s
Place to Channing Drive.
Capital Cost: $3,661,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for residents of this
corridor along with the surrounding communities.
This project will provide trails with bicycle, walking and joggings opportunities, which
ranks #1 in the 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan survey for all outdoor recreational activities.
This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012
Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 6 - Snowden Bridge Park Development
Description: Snowden Bridge Park, situated on land proffered by the Snowden Bridge
development utilizes park and school land for the provision of an active recreation park.
The above park is to include three (3) baseball fields suitable for little league play.
Lighting, restroom and parking are part of the park concept.
Capital Cost: $4,500,000
Justification: The overall park design is informed by the Snowden Bridge (formerly
Stephenson Village) rezoning proffer of 2003. The proffer indicates the provided land to
be used for baseball and/or soccer field development in anticipation of the population
increase generated by the development. The Parks and Recreation Commission adopted
a site plan for the property in 2015 showing parking and three (3) baseball fields.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 7 - Rose Hill Park Playground
Description: The Rose Hill Park playground is part of the development vision, and the
last capital items to finish the Rose Hill Park project. It is intended to provide a
challenging play area for youth while remaining sensitive in design to the historic nature
of the property.
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Capital Cost: $100,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the Rose Hill
Park service area and the entire Frederick County community. This project is intended to
fulfil the County’s agreement with the Glass Glen Burnie Museum (Museum of the
Shenandoah Valley) in the development vision for the park. The playground will meet
the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18.
PRIORITY 8 - Sherando Park North – Area 4 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the SE area of
Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North
Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are softball fields to complete the complex,
a shared use trail segment, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $1,620,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by
the Frederick County school system.
Presently, there are ten softball/baseball fields within the county’s regional park system.
Eight of ten existing fields must serve a dual purpose of facilitating youth baseball as
well as youth and adult softball programs. With the increased usage of these fields, it has
become more difficult to facilitate these programs. This project is needed in order for the
Parks and Recreation Department to accommodate the existing demand of youth baseball
and adult softball programs. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community
as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Sherando Park, currently owned by Frederick County, represents the very best site for
softball field development. The fact that the County will not have to acquire property for
this facility means that the most costly aspect of this development has already been
completed. Sherando Park also provides a location that is situated in the fastest growing
area of the county and is adjacent to Sherando High School. Joint use of facilities
between the park and school system has facilitated school activities and recreation
programs.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 9 - Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade
Description: Upgrade the ballfield lighting at both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks
Baseball facilities. The upgrade would involve the removal of the 30/20 FC (footcandle)
level fixtures, lamps, and wood poles and replace with 50/30 FC (footcandle) level
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fixtures, lamps and steel poles on (4) four fields at Clearbrook Park and (4) four fields at
Sherando Park. This upgrade is required by Little League International on all little
league fields.
Capital Cost: $1,300,000
Justification: The Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending the ballfield
light system be upgraded to achieve the recommended 50/30 footcandle level lighting on
the playing surface. This will facilitate the provision of recreational opportunities at
Sherando and Clearbrook parks for the service areas which include all Frederick County
residents. The field light fixtures are over twenty-five years old and are affixed to poles,
the majority being over thirty-five years old.
Construction Schedule: FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 10 - Sherando Park North – Area 3 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the SW area of
Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North
Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are rectangular play fields, a shared use trail
segment, roadway and parking, playground, restroom, and maintenance building.
Capital Cost: $2,120,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by
the Frederick County school system.
With the development of Area 4 (CIP item #8) two rectangular play fields will be
displaced. The development of area 3 not only addresses this direct result, but also
addresses additional identified needs of the community.
Construction Schedule: FY 18-19.
PRIORITY 11 - Community Park
Description: The Community Park project includes the acquisition of approximately
thirty-five acres. Developed amenities will ultimately be determined by the specific site,
however typical development would include:
Acquisition of Parkland (35 acres)
• Paved & Gravel Paths
• Playground
• Tot lot
• Shelters
• Lighted Basketball & Tennis courts
• Open Play Fields
• Toilets
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• Parking
• Shade Trees & Turf
Capital Cost: $1,970,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area.
To reduce the gap between the amount of existing parkland and the amount of parkland
needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the 2007
Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as
identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Potential acreage for parkland would be located close to population density, east of
Winchester, Redbud / Shawnee district area. The location of this project would provide
developed parkland to create more accessible recreational facilities and opportunities to
the residents Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: FY 19-20.
PRIORITY 12 – Neighborhood Parks
Description: The Neighborhood project includes the acquisition of three sites of
approximately ten acres and the subsequent development of these sites. Developed
amenities will ultimately be determined by the specific site, however typical development
would include:
Acquisition of Parkland (10 acres per site)
• Paved Path
• Playground
• Shelter
• Hard Surface Courts
• Open Play Fields
• Parking
Capital Cost: $2,495,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area.
To reduce the gap between the amount of existing parkland and the amount of parkland
needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the 2007
Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as
identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Potential acreage for parkland would be located in the Urban Development Area or Rural
Community Centers. The location of this project would provide parkland developed to
create more accessible recreational facilities and opportunities to the residents of
Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19.
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PRIORITY 13 – District Parks
Description: Acquisition of Parkland:
• Northeastern Frederick County 150-200 acres
• Western Frederick County 150-200 acres
• Eastern Frederick County 150-200 acres
Capital Cost: $9,067,000
Justification: This project would be used by the entire Frederick County area.
To reduce the gap between the amount of existing parkland and the amount of parkland
needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the
Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as
identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Potential acreage for parkland would be located in all parts of Frederick County. The
location of this project would provide parkland which could be developed to create more
accessible recreational facilities and opportunities to the residents of Frederick County.
Construction Schedule: Land acquisition FY 20/21 with the remainder beyond FY 22.
PRIORITY 14 – Community Center
Description: The Field House project would be approximately 44,000 square feet and
include an indoor area large enough to accommodate a 1/16 mile track and a minimum of
two basketball courts. This court area would also be designed for utilization by indoor
soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis and badminton with the installation
of in-floor sleeves and drop curtains or partitions. This area could also be used for
special events such as dances, proms, music festivals, garden and home, outdoor, craft,
antique, quilt, or boat shows, thus providing a flexible facility for a multitude of activities
to take place at one time. The facility would also house a fitness center, multi-purpose
rooms, office, storage, and locker rooms.
Capital Cost: $9,067,000
Justification: Since its inception, the Parks and Recreation Department has relied
significantly on the use of the county public schools to house recreation programs. This
arrangement was adequate when the department first started out, however the department
currently offers over 250 sections of programs, creating a situation where the department
is limited in its ability to meet the programming and facility needs of the county
residents. A Community Center facility will facilitate the department to meet citizen
programming demands and provide the area with a facility to attract new businesses to
the community. This facility would be available to all area residents and is intended to
meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Community Survey.
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The Department and the community has benefitted from the co-location of recreation and
school facilities, however community size warrants a separate facility dedicated to
recreation use. The construction of this project will provide a facility the Department
will be able to offer year round recreational programming to the residents of Frederick
County.
This facility could be built in conjunction with or as an attachment to the Indoor Aquatic
Facility.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 20-21.
PRIORITY 15 - Sherando Park North – Area 3 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the area of Sherando
Park located south of Route 277. This vision is expressed in the 2002 Sherando Park
Master Plan update. Included are rectangular play fields, skate park, roadway and
parking, and restroom.
Capital Cost: $2,035,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by
the Frederick County school system.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21-22.
PRIORITY 16 - Fleet Trip Vehicles
Description: The Parks and Recreation Department needs to upgrade the current vehicle
fleet to offer a comprehensive package of trips for Frederick County citizen’s recreation
needs. The addition of the below vehicles would replace the current 1994 bus and 1999
van. These are necessary to adequately offer trip packages and provide reliable
transportation for program participants. Bus #1 – 40-50 Passenger Bus, Bus #2 – 30-40
Passenger Bus, Van #1 – 12 Passenger Van.
Capital Cost: $307,000
Justification: To offer a comprehensive package of trips where the population of
Frederick County could begin to rely on the Parks and Recreation Department to meet
their trip needs.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21-22.
PRIORITY 17 – Sherando Park North – Area 1 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the NW area of
Sherando Park located north of Route 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North
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Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are multi-use trail, mountain bike trails,
restrooms, pavilions, bike pump track, dog parks, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $2,414,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by
the Frederick County school system. This project is intended to meet the needs of the
community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community
Survey.
Construction Schedule: FY - long term planning item.
PRIORITY 18 – Sherando Park North – Area 2 Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for the NE area of Sherando
Park located north of Route 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando
Park Master Plan update. Included are multi-use trail, mountain bike trails, restrooms,
pavilions, roadway and parking.
Capital Cost: $2,273,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as
identified in the 2012 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
Construction Schedule: FY - long term planning item.
PRIORITY 19 - Indoor Ice Rink
Description: The Ice Rink project would be approximately 40,000 square feet and
include an indoor area large enough to accommodate a single 200’ x 85’ ice rink, locker
rooms, party/meeting rooms, and concession area and would need approximately 10 acres
to construct. This facility should be located on property owned or proffered to the
County. The ice rink may be co-located with other compatible uses should opportunities
arise, reducing the acreage demand.
Capital Cost: $6,180,000
Justification: There are no public indoor ice rinks in Frederick County and county
residents currently must travel over one hour to use an indoor ice facility. By
constructing the indoor ice rink, it would permit the department to meet competition
needs, instructional needs, citizen programming and leisure demands as well as provide a
nucleus to attract new businesses to the community. This facility would be available to
all area residents. The construction of this project will provide a facility to offer year
round recreational programming for the residents of Frederick County. This project is
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intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2012 Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Community Survey.
The Indoor Ice Rink facility should be located in an area convenient to the major
transportation corridors of the county. However, as an alternative, one of the two county
regional parks could be used to house the facility, since these locations are already
identified as centers for recreation programs and activities.
Construction Schedule: FY - long range capital project.
PRIORITY 20 – Clearbrook Park Development
Description: This project completes the development vision for Clearbrook Park. This
vision is expressed in the 1987 Clearbrook Park Master Plan. Included are; Croquet,
shuffleboard, volleyball, updating concession, parking shelter renovation, tennis courts,
basketball courts, shelter, shelter/stage, lake renovation, and associated landscaping.
Capital Cost: $1,559,000
Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire
Frederick County area.
Construction Schedule: FY - long range planning objective.
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Handley Regional Library Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Northern Frederick County – Gainesboro Library Branch
Description: Construction of a 4,000 to 5,000 square foot branch library, either as a
stand-alone facility or co -located with a planned Frederick County facility (e.g. the new
middle school). Initial parking should be for at least 50 vehicles. The proposed location
would be on Rt. 522 in the Gainesboro district, but this could change depending on
patterns of library use and on whether donated land could be located or if co-located with
a Frederick County project already in the early planning stage. This projected branch
would fit per discussions with FCPS on existing property and was outlined in a document
prepared by FCPS students two years ago.
Capital Cost: $1,749,034
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area. In 2014-
2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages checked out 471957 items. 41034 Frederick
County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials checked out of
the regional system. 2956 Frederick County residents, adults and children, registered for
library cards for the first time in 2015-2016. Of Frederick County residents over five
years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately 52.8 % of the total have
library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library usage up closer to the
national average level of 58%.
This population group in the Gainesboro district is not close to a library in the regional
system. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from toddlers
to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a
prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when
school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental
tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other
office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square
feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 21/22
PRIORITY 2 - Frederick County Library Branch – Senseny/Greenwood
Description: Construction of a 10,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to
15,000 square feet. Initial parking should be for a minimum of 65 vehicles. The
proposed location is yet to be determined and is dependent on future development. The
first step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 5 to 8 acres.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area. In 2014-
2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages checked out 471957 items. 41034 Frederick
County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials checked out of
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the regional system. 2956 Frederick County residents, adults and children, registered for
library cards for the first time in 2015-2016. Of Frederick County residents over five
years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately 52.8 % of the total have
library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library usage up closer to the
national average level of 58%.
This population group in the Redbud/Shawnee district is not close to a library in the
regional system. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from
toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will
be a prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when
school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental
tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other
office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square
feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 3 - Frederick County Library Branch - Route 522 South
Description: Construction of a 7,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to
10,000 square feet. Initial parking should be for a minimum of 35 vehicles. The
proposed location is yet to be determined and is dependent on future development. The
first step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 3 to 4 acre or collocated
with the new High School projected to be built in the same area.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area.
In 2014-2015 Frederick County citizens of all ages checked out 471957 items. 41034
Frederick County residents have library cards and averaged 63.7 % of all materials
checked out of the regional system. 2956 Frederick County residents, adults and
children, registered for library cards for the first time in 2015-2016. Of Frederick
County residents over five years of age (when you can get a library card), approximately
52.8 % of the total have library cards. This new branch would bring the level of library
usage up closer to the national average level of 58%.
This population group in the Opequon district is not close to a library in the regional
system. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from toddlers
to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a
prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when
school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental
tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other
office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square
feet in which area groups can meet.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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Transportation Committee Project Priority List
Funded Priorities
PRIORITY 1 - Interstate 81, Exit 310 Improvements
Description: Construct improvements to Exit 310 interchange.
Capital Cost: $49,121,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in many areas of the County and address coming development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 2 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 1)
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to
Sherando Park. Project would include realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley
Drive.
Capital Cost: $38,000,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 3 - East Tevis Street Extension and Bridge over I-81
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 522 and going west
approximately 0.2 miles to connect to the road network being constructed by the Russell
150 development. Project includes bridge over Interstate 81.
Capital Cost: $15,000,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in many areas of the County and address development to the surrounding area. The
location is as identified by joint planning efforts between the county, VDOT, and the
developer.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 4 - Renaissance Drive, Phase 2
Description: Construct a connector road and Railroad Crossing between Route 11 and
Shady Elm Drive.
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Capital Cost: $5,300,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at key
points along Route 11 and Apple Valley Dr. This project is identified in Secondary Road
Improvements Plan.
Construction Schedule: Entering design phase, expected to go to bid by Spring 2018.
PRIORITY 5 - Sulphur Springs Road Intersection improvement and widening from
Route 50 to the Landfill
Description: Widen Sulphur Spring Road from the intersection with Route 50 to the
regional landfill, add paved shoulders for pedestrians and bicycles, improve the
intersection at Route 50.
Capital Cost: $5,000,000
Justification: This project will address capacity and safety improvements to the corridor.
This project is identified in Secondary Road Improvements Plan.
Construction Schedule: Entering design and right of way underway.
Unfunded Priorities
PRIORITY 6 - Planning, Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Work for
Route 37
Description: This project would be to continue work on the Eastern Route 37 extension.
More specifically, to update the Environmental Impact Statement to the point of a new
Record of Decision and to update the 1992 design plans to address the current alignment,
engineering guidelines, and possible interchange improvements. In addition, this allows
for advanced engineering, right-of-way purchase and construction.
Capital Cost: $300,000,000 +
Justification: This project moves the County closer to completion of a transportation
improvement that would benefit the entire county and surrounding localities.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 7 - Interstate 81, Exit 307 Relocation
Description: Construct a relocated Exit 307 interchange.
Capital Cost: $60,000,000
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Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in many areas of the County and address coming development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 8 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 2)
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to
Sherando Park. Project would include realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley
Drive.
Capital Cost: $25,500,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 9 - Redbud Road Realignment and Exit 317 Ramp Realignment
Description: Realign Redbud Road from its current location through development land
in the vicinity of Route 11 north and Snowden Bridge Boulevard and Relocate the I-81
Exit 317 NB ramp to the current location of the Redbud Road/Route 11 intersection.
Capital Cost: $11,500,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on
Eastern Frederick County. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 10 - Route 11 North Widening to 6 Lanes from Snowden Bridge Blvd to
Old Charlestown Road
Description: Route 11 North of Snowden Bridge Blvd is currently primarily a two lane
roadway. This project would widen that facility to a 6 lane divided roadway with turn
lanes where appropriate.
Capital Cost: $28,500,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will provide a significant
capacity upgrade to address congestion on the Route 11 Corridor. This project is
identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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PRIORITY 11 - Warrior Drive Extension
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 277 where Warrior
Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south and west to intersect
with I-81 at the location of the relocated Exit 307 interchange.
Capital Cost: $23,200,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 12 - Channing Drive Extension
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road where
Channing Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south to intersect
with Route 50 East at Independence Drive.
Capital Cost: $20,600,000
Justification: This project has been identified in the Eastern Road Plan, and will address
congestion in Eastern Frederick County and address development to the surrounding
areas.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 13 - Brucetown Road/Hopewell Road Alignment and Intersection
Improvements
Description: Realign Brucetown Road to meet Hopewell Road at Route 11.
Improvements to this intersection will address comprehensive planned development’s
traffic generation in the area.
Capital Cost: $3,000,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on
the Route 11 corridor. The location is identified by joint planning efforts between the
County and VDOT.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 14 - Widening of Route 11 North to the West Virginia State Line
Description: Improve Route 11 to a divided 4 and 6-lane facility as detailed in the
Eastern Road Plan.
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Capital Cost: $47,800,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
over a large area of the County and address development to the surrounding area. This
project improves the safety for the traveling public by reducing congestion and improving
the flow of traffic.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 15 - Senseny Road Widening
Description: Widen Senseny Road to a 4-lane divided roadway. This project is not
dependent upon, but is being coordinated with the implementation of Route 37, Channing
Drive, and development in the area.
Capital Cost: $22,800,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on
Eastern Frederick County. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 16 - Inverlee Way
Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road and going
south to Route 50 East. This project is being planned in conjunction with improvements
to Senseny Road and surrounding development.
Capital Cost: $10,200,000
Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion
and provide an additional needed link between Senseny Road and Route 50 East.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 17 - Fox Drive
Description: Add additional turning lane(s) to Fox Drive where it intersects with Route
522 North.
Capital Cost: $250,000
Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at this
intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
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PRIORITY 18 - Warrior Drive Extension from Route 37 Crosspointe south to
existing terminus
Description: 4 lane roadway from the Route 37 extension in the Crosspoint Development
south to the existing terminus of Warrior Drive
Capital Cost: $12,000,000
Justification: This improvement would be concurrent with a Route 37 extension and
would provide significant congestion relieve at Exit 307 as well as Tasker Road at Exit
310
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 19 - Route 277 right turn lane extension at Warrior Drive
Description: Extend right turn lane for eastbound 277 at the intersection of Rt 277 and
Warrior Drive. Installation of sidewalk for pedestrian safety and installation of pedestrian
pedestal.
Capital Cost: $500,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this
intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 20 - Papermill Road right turn lane extension at Route 522
Description: Extend right turn bay of Papermill Road (Route 644) where it intersects
with Route 522 to alleviate turn bay spillover that is taking place.
Capital Cost: $500,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this
intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 21 - Senseny Road Turn lanes at the intersection of Senseny Road and
Crestleigh Drive
Description: Improvements to the intersection of Senseny Road (657) and Crestleigh
Drive to include turn lanes and potential signalization. This project would add left and
right turn lanes to Senseny Road at the intersection of Crestleigh and potentially a full
signalization of the intersection.
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Capital Cost: $2,600,000
Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this
intersection.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 22 - Frederick County Eastern Road Plan
Description: This project is intended to address all of the planned transportation
improvements in the County Comprehensive Plan, Eastern Road Plan that are not noted
individually above.
Capital Cost: $TBD
Justification: This project prepares the County for future development by addressing the
projects needed to support that development in a manner consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Construction Schedule: N/A
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Winchester Regional Airport Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - New General Aviation Terminal Building, Site Work and Parking
Lot - Design/Build
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport proposes to construct a new general
aviation terminal building. The new facility will be constructed in a new location slightly
south of the existing terminal building.
Capital Cost: $3,710,000
Justification: Since its opening in the early 1990s, the general aviation terminal building
for the Winchester Regional Airport has had only limited interior work completed.
Interior repairs are necessary due to extensive usage and some damage from water
leaking from the roof prior to its replacement in the spring of 2006 by necessity. The
heating and cooling systems are approaching 25 years in age and are nearing the end of
their useful life. The exterior of the terminal building is made from Drivet that has failed
in many areas and is generally in fair to poor condition. In addition, the windows are not
energy efficient and several of the window seals have failed. In 2008, a study was
completed to examine needs and costs to renovate the existing terminal building. After
review of the study, the WRAA determined it would be more economical to build a new
energy efficient building slightly east of the existing terminal. The proposed location of
the project will allow enough room to build out a new transient apron during the taxiway
relocation project.
Construction Schedule: TBD - scheduled depending on availability of State funding
program.
PRIORITY 2 - Fuel Storage Facility
Description: Construct new fuel storage facility for expansion and to meet DEQ and
EPA requirements.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
Justification: When the taxiway “A” midfield section is relocated it will cause an
encroachment into the current fuel farm site. The current site does not allow for future
expansion or upgrades to meet DEQ and/or EPA regulations.
Construction Schedule: TBD - Start of project is dependent upon FAA and/or Virginia
Department of Aviation funding program.
PRIORITY 3 - Northside Service Road
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Description: This project proposes to construct a two lane service road around the end of
Runway 14. The road will be approximately 1/2 to 3/4 miles in length so that vehicles
stay c lear of navigational aid critical areas. It is proposed that the road will be 2 lanes.
Capital Cost: $400,000
Justification: The approved airport layout plan shows new development occurring on the
northside of the runway. By having aircraft ground operations and storage on both sides
of the airfield (north and south), ground vehicle traffic requiring access to both sides of
the airfield will be generated. The traffic will include fueling truck operations and
personnel activities for general maintenance. The FAA encourages the construction of
service roads around aircraft activity areas, especially t he runways, to prevent
unauthorized ground vehicle access to aircraft movement areas and to promote a safer
operating environment. The service road, located on the west side of the airport (Runway
14 end) will accomplish these goals.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
PRIORITY 4 - Taxiway (A) Relocation
Description: The relocation of Taxiway "A" is part of the overall Airport upgrade to
meet safety design standards for a Group III airport. This relocation will improve the
serviceability and safety of the airport in regards to ground operations for larger jet
aircraft. Due to the complex task of relocating the entire 5,500' taxiway, the project has
been broken down into two phases - Phase I will begin at the 32 approach end of the
runway and continue to the terminal building located midfield. Phase II will continue
from the terminal building to the approach end of runway 14. The project will be broken
down into sections within the phases based on pavement conditions, demand and
availability of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Capital Cost: $9,650,000
Justification: The relocation of Taxiway A is necessary to increase the Airport’s ability
to accommodate larger aircraft. This project also will improve the serviceability of the
Airport for larger aircraft wishing to use the airport.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 19+
PRIORITY 5 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcels 64-A-64
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire parcel 64-
A-64 on Bufflick Road. This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close
proximity within or near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $275,000
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Justification: Under the FAA part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia
15.2, the airport is required to own fee simple property located within the primary
surfaces. There are currently more than 120 based aircraft at the Winchester Regional
Airport. The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased
safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired and vertical obstructions are
minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 6 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64-A-60
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire Parcel 64-
A-60 (Cooper, David) on Bufflick Road to meet FAA design standards for Runway 14
Safety Area. This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity
within or near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $275,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia
15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple property located within the Primary
Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional
Airport. The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased
safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired and vertical obstructions are
minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 17-18
PRIORITY 7 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64 A 59
Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire Parcel 64-
A-59 (Kyle) on Bufflick Road to meet FAA design standards for Runway 14 Safety Area.
This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity within or
near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $300,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia
15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple property located within the Primary
Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional
Airport. The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased
safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired and vertical obstructions are
minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
PRIORITY 8 - Land Acquisition – Bufflick Road – Parcel 64-A-52
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Description: The Winchester Regional Airport Authority proposes to acquire Parcel 64-
A-52 (Lee) on Bufflick Road to meet FAA design standards for Runway 14 Safety Area.
This parcel is critical to airport development because of the close proximity within or
near the airport primary surfaces.
Capital Cost: $300,000
Justification: Under the FAA Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia
15.2e, the airport is required to own fee simple property located within the Primary
Surfaces. There are currently more than 120 aircraft based at the Winchester Regional
Airport. The owners and passengers of these aircraft will have the benefit of increased
safety on the airport once the parcels are acquired and vertical obstructions are
minimized.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 18-19
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County Administration Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1 - Clearbrook Convenience Site Relocation
Description: The current two-acre facility is situated on quarry land and is the
beneficiary of a no-cost lease which ended Dec. 31, 2015. The owner, Carmeuse Lime &
Stone, has asked that the county vacate its property by the end of 2017. The original lease
agreement was negotiated between the county and the previous quarry owner, O-N
Minerals Co., which planned to long wall mine below the surface. Due to Carmeuse’s
intention to use an open pit approach during its expansion, the convenience site will be
forced to relocate to another parcel in the Clear Brook/Stephenson community. In order
to provide uninterrupted service to the citizens of this area, it is imperative that land
acquisition, design and construction begin immediately.
Capital Cost: $540,650
Justification: Planned quarry expansion will mandate that the current facility be
relocated, preferably on county-owned land in the Clear Brook/Stephenson community.
For residents in this area, the next closest convenience site is located on Indian Hollow
Road in Albin, a distance of seven miles. The Albin location is already the county’s most
heavily used facility at an average of 16,270 vehicles trips each month. Logistically, the
Albin facility cannot accommodate as many as 500 additional vehicles traveling from the
Clear Brook community to deposit refuse and recycling. Although the landfill is an
option and has sufficient capacity, it is located 13 miles way from the current Clear
Brook facility.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 17
PRIORITY 2 - Albin Convenience Site Relocation
Description: The relocation of the Albin citizens’ convenience site to property located
within the Sunnyside/Albin community is projected for FY 18/19. A fenced two-acre site
is proposed between North Frederick Pike and Indian Hollow Road on county-owned
property in close proximity to the existing site, ideally on a portion of the former FCPS
transportation facility. The project will require several months to complete including
fencing, earthwork, retaining walls, electric, equipment, lighting, paving and landscaping.
Capital Cost: $570,650
Justification: During August of 2016, 16,270 vehicles visited the Albin facility, making
it the single most utilized solid waste facility outside of the landfill. Usage continues to
rise each year as the site serves a geographic area extending from Sunnyside to Cedar
Creek Grade westward to Gainesboro. It is easily accessible from Route 37 and North
Frederick Pike.
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The total number of vehicles using the facility, an average of 651 per day, represents an
eight percent increase over 2016. On Fridays and weekends, this number can exceed 800
vehicles. As trash disposal and the resulting traffic continue to increase, the present
infrastructure will be unable to safely serve the public. During holidays, the site requires
two attendants in order to efficiently move traffic. However, lines still back out onto
Indian Hollow Road during holidays and some weekends, creating a hazard noted several
times by the Sheriff’s Office.
For residents living between Cedar Creek Grade and Apple Pie Ridge Road, curbside
pickup is costly, prompting heavy utilization of the convenience site which attracts a mix
of users from the suburbs and rural community. A number of users are those from the
more western end disposing of their trash when traveling into Winchester. Avid recyclers
from Westminster-Canterbury, Shenandoah University, Shenandoah’s Pharmacy School
and SU students living in nearby townhomes also frequent the facility.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 18/19
PRIORITY 3 - Gore Refuse Site Relocation/Expansion
Description: The project will expand refuse capacity in the Gore community by
installing a surplus trash compactor. Installation of a compactor at Gore will drive down
collection costs at the site where trash is now collected in 10 8-yard boxes. In order to
accomplish this, and account for improved traffic flow and the construction of compactor
and recycling staging areas, the site will be expanded onto an adjoining parcel owned by
the county.
Capital Cost: $388,105
Justification: A total of 3,140 vehicles utilized the facility during the month of August
2016. On a typical Saturday, usage peaks at 156 vehicles. The project will pay for itself
in lower refuse collection costs through compaction of solid waste before transport. Also,
with a compactor in place, refuse will be contained in an enclosed receiver can, reducing
blowing litter and odor and vectors, all of which can be a problem when using open
collection cans. The project will also provide much-needed capacity during heavy flow
times such as weekends and holidays. All 10 containers now fill to capacity during
Saturdays and Sundays. Numerous times, the site has closed early on Sundays when
capacity is reached. A 40-yard roll-off container is used during holidays to contain excess
trash and pulled multiple times, another additional expense. An upgraded site will meet
the current and future solid waste needs of the Gore community.
Construction Schedule: Construction beginning in FY 19/20
PRIORITY 4 - General Government Capital Expenditures
Description: This project consists of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for
the benefit of General Governmental Capital Expenditures. It is the intention of this
capital expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for
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governmental agencies and to allow for improvements to general governmental facilities.
Such expenditures may be less than the established $100,000 departmental threshold. It
was determined that the inclusion of such a project would be beneficial in ensuring that
this significant capital expense is identified in the County’s capital planning and budget
process. This project is for the benefit of the County Governmental Entities participating
in the CIP but does not include individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
Justification: The inclusion of this capital expenditure fund for the purpose of
purchasing capital equipment for governmental agencies and to allow for improvements
to general governmental facilities will enable the County to meet the requirements of the
Code of Virginia with regards to the collection and disbursement of cash proffers
accepted on behalf of the governmental entities.
Construction Schedule: N/A
PRIORITY 5 - County/School Board Administration Building
Description: This project consists of a County/School Board Administration Building,
to be located generally in the County’s Urban Development Area. The Joint
Administrative Office Complex project is for a new 150,000 square foot office building
shared with the County Schools Administration. The Schools’ portion would be 50,000
square feet.
Capital Cost: TBD
Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to
general governmental facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Frederick
County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and
government services in an accessible location.
Construction Schedule: TBD
PRIORITY 6 - Joint Judicial Center Renovation/New Facility
Description: This new project consists of an expansion to the existing Joint Judicial
Center, to be located generally in the City of Winchester or in the County’s Urban
Development Area. This is a two-phased project; phase one includes the $4,065,000
renovation to the existing Joint Judicial Center, Phase two is the further renovation and/or
reconstruction of facilities.
Capital Cost: $24,065,500
Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to
general governmental facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Frederick
County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and
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government services in an accessible location. The need for this project has been
established through ongoing communication with the court system and the City of
Winchester.
Construction Schedule: Start in FY 15-16
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Fire & Rescue Project Priority List
PRIORITY 1
Fire & Rescue Station #22 / Annex Facilities (Route 277)
Description: Construct a two bay Fire and Rescue Station with satellite Sheriff’s office
and the potential for office and meeting room space for the County and community. The
station will be located in the area of Fairfax Pike, White Oak Road, and Tasker Road to
provide service for the heavy growth area east of Stephens City. An approximate three-
acre site will be needed to accommodate this facility. The fire station will be
approximately a 10,000 sq ft facility to house an engine and ambulance. Those who
would occupy the facility will determine the size of the satellite office and meeting room
space. This facility is specifically identified in the Route 277 Triangle and Urban Center
Land Use Plan approved in 2008.
Capital Cost: $3,400,000
Justification: This development is scheduled to be an active adult resort gated
community with age restrictions on 80% of the homes above 55 and the other 20% above
45. The developer‘s master plan will allow for 2,130 individual dwelling units using a
mix of housing types.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 16-17
PRIORITY 2
Fire & Rescue Station #22 / Apparatus (Route 277)
Description: Purchase one (1) custom pumper equipped and one (1) custom Type I
Advanced Life Support (A.L.S.) capable ambulance equipped to be assigned to Fire and
Rescue Station 22.
Capital Cost: $905,000
Justification: This fire and rescue apparatus will be assigned to Fire and Rescue Station
22 located on Fairfax Pike East in the Stephens City area of Frederick County. The
pumper will be built to N.F.P.A. 1901 specifications and equipped with all of the required
and necessary equipment to function as a Class A Pumper. The ambulance will be built
to the Federal KKK-A-1822E specifications and equipped with all of the required and
necessary equipment to function as an Advanced Life Support ambulance. This fire and
rescue apparatus is needed due to the fact that the Fire and Rescue Department currently
owns one (1) pumper and one (1) ladder truck that are twenty (20) plus years of age and
already assigned to other functions. The currently owned fire and rescue apparatus
would not endure the demands placed on it while being assigned to a high call volume.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 16-17
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PRIORITY 3
Fire & Rescue Station #23 / New Facility (Crosspointe)
Description: This project consists of a 10,000 square foot fire station to accommodate 4
pieces of emergency equipment, and to house living and sleeping areas for staff. This
project also has the potential for office and meeting room space for the County and
community with an additional 2,000 square feet of building area. A two and ½ acre parcel
should be sufficient for building, parking and amenities for approximately 20 to 30
persons. The project is located at Crosspointe Center at the end of current Rt. 37 South,
an area of proposed high density residential development, and commercial development.
Capital Cost: $3,700,000
Justification: The proposed location at the South end of Route 37 provides for quick and
easy access to Interstate 81 North and South at the 310 Exit. Access and response on Rt.
37 will be greatly enhanced from I81 to Route 50 West in the Northbound Lane.
Currently Stephens City and Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies serve the
area. This location also provides easy access to Rt.11 and the Kernstown area along with
access to Middle Road and Subdivisions of Brookneil, Stonebrook, and Jacksons Woods.
These subdivisions have large single family homes in an area of Frederick County
outside of the UDA. Water supplies are scarce in these areas and a rapid response from
this proposed facility will likely reduce property damage from fire and response times for
Medical Emergencies. Major collector roads such as Tasker Road and Warrior Drive
along with the proposed extension of Rt. 37 and new roadways in the development will
provide quick access to additional homes and businesses in areas including Front Royal
Pike, Papermill Road. These roadway construction efforts will provide for an increased
level of quality emergency service to the citizens in this entire area.
Construction Schedule: To be determined.
PRIORITY 4
Fire & Rescue Regional Training Center
Description: Construct a Regional Public Safety Training Center potentially consisting
of an administrative building, multi-story burn building, multi-story training tower,
vehicle driving range, shooting range, and numerous other training props. This project
will incorporate emergency medical services, fire, hazardous materials, rescue, law
enforcement, industrial, and educational institutions located in Clarke County, Frederick
County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Winchester City, State Agencies, Federal
Agencies, and potentially jurisdictions within the State of West Virginia.
Capital Cost: $31,175,000
Justification: This project will facilitate realistic training in today’s modern environment
for emergency services and industrial personnel located throughout the Northern
Shenandoah Valley and expanding into the State of West Virginia. This project will
reinforce existing training programs in those respective agencies and jurisdictions as well
as facilitate training that is currently not available within the Northern Shenandoah
Valley which causes students and instructors to travel into the Washington Metropolitan
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region. The number of potential personnel being trained at this Training Center is
potentially in the thousands based upon training statistics provided in July 2007 by the
participating agencies.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 20-21
Fire & Rescue Company Capital Project Requests
Capital Equipment Fire & Rescue – Vehicles & Equipment
Description: This new project consists of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000
for the benefit of Fire and Rescue Services. It is the intention of this capital expenditure
fund to be for the purpose of purchasing additional and replacement capital equipment
fire and rescue vehicles and equipment. It was determined that the inclusion of such a
project would be beneficial in ensuring that this significant capital expense is identified in
the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is primarily for the
benefit of the individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies.
Capital Cost: $1,000,000
Justification: The inclusion of this capital expenditure fund for the purpose of
purchasing additional and replacement capital equipment fire and rescue vehicles and
equipment will enable the County to meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia with
regards to the collection and disbursement of cash proffers accepted on behalf of the fire
and rescue companies.
Construction Schedule: N/A
Individual Fire & Rescue Company Capital and Capital Equipment
Requests.
The individual Fire and Rescue Companies requests have been added to the CIP.
The individual Fire and Rescue Companies have identified their own capital requests
which have been recognized in the CIP by way of a total project category. The projects
are in no particular order.
(This information may be found on the County’s website
www.fcva.us/planning)
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