TC 09-06-05 Meeting MinutesTransportation Committee September 6, 2005 7:30 pm
Planner I, Bernard Suchicital began the meeting with an overview of the existing Frederick
County Eastern Road Plan and the Metropolitan Planning Organization Vision Plan. He also
discussed the transportation proposals contained in the small areas plans of the Comprehensive
Policy Plan. He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to give the TC a preview of the
proposed revisions to the Eastern Road Plan, which is being updated to reflect the MPO plan and
the small area plans.
Mr. Suchicital explained each change proposed to the Eastern Road Plan.
Members questioned and commented on some of the proposed changes as noted below:
• Consider an interchange at Route 37 and Route 11N;
• Questioned the path of Route 37 through Stephensons Village;
• Questioned the need for the new road through the Solenberger orchards west of Route 37;
• Questioned the road width and number of lands proposed for Senseny Road;
• Questioned the need for an interchange at Senseny Road and Route 37;
• Discussed importance of setting aside land for Route 37;
• Suggested a new interchange for Route 37 within Stephensons Village;
• Sought to maintain the interchange at Route 37 and Route 11 S; and
• Sought an intersection at Tasker Road extended and Route 11 S, beyond Interstate 81
flyover.
One member reminded the group that the Transportation Committee was still responsible for
roads outside of the MPO designated area.
Mr. Suchicital gave the group the timeframe for bringing forward the revisions to the Eastern
Road Plan. The committee would be asked to make a recommendation regarding the revisions to
the Eastern Road Plan at their November meeting.