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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director -Transportation
RE: November 23, 2009 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: November 16, 2009
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,
November 23, 2009 in the first floor meeting room of the Frederick County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Double Church Road Truck Restriction
2. Dairy Corner Lane Discontinuance
3. 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Program
4. Article Review
5. Other
Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 ® Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Item 1: Double Church Road Truck Restriction
At the September meeting of the Transportation Committee, staff reported that a meeting had
taken place with Warren County and VDOT. At that meeting; Warren County staff indicated
that they would be happy to work with Frederick County should support be needed for the truck
restriction.
Following that report, the Committee discussed a number of issues for staff to investigate.
1. Should the signs warning trucks away from Double Church Road be given some time to
work so that the County can judge their effectiveness before moving forward with a full
truck restriction. Note: Staff received communication from VDOT on 11/13/2009 that
the signs had been installed on 11/12/2009.
2. Did Warren County staff discuss this issue with any member of the Warren County Board
of supervisors?
3. Do typical consumer global positioning system products or resources such as
www.mapquest.com account for truck restrictions in their guidance, or are they enabled
to do so?
Staff will be reporting back on these items and seeking a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors on whether to proceed with a formal truck restriction request to VDOT.
Item 2: Dairy Corner Lane Discontinuance
On August 12, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning #03-09 of Walgreens -
Dairy Corner Place. Included in the proffers (attached) is a proffer to close the existing access of
Dairy Corner Place to Valley Mill Road (proffer 1.7). In order to perform this discontinuance,
the applicant needs cooperation from the County in a form of a petition to VDOT to discontinue
use of the roadway (VDOT guidelines attached).
Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
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PLANNlNTG COMMISSION: Jude 17, 2009 - Recommended Approval
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: August 12, 2009 0 APPROVED Q DENIED
AN ORDINANCE A1\4ENDII\?G
THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
REZONING 403-09 OF WALGREENS-DAIRY CORNER PLACE
WHEREAS, Rezoning #03-09 of Walgreens -Dairy Corner Place, submitted by Patton Harris Rust &
Associates, to rezone 3.1 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2 (General Business)
District, and 0.9 acres from B2 to B2 District with proffers, totaling 4 acres, with proffers dated September
4, 2008, last revised on June 29, 2009, for Commercial Uses (including a Pharmacy), was considered. The
properties are located at the southeastern corner ofthe intersection of Bern ville Pike (Route 7) and Valley
Mill Road (Route 659) adjacent to Dairy Corner Place, in the Red Bud Magisterial District, and are
identified by Property Identification Numbers 54F -1 -9,54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-
A2 and a portion of 54 -A -112C.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this rezoning on June 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held apublic hearing on this rezoning on July 22, 2009, and a
public meeting on August 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval of this rezoning to be in
the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and in conformance with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT {ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that
Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, is amended to revise the Zoning District Map to
rezone 3.1 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2 (General Business) District, and 09
acres from B2 to B2 District with proffers, totaling 4 acres, with proffers for Commercial Uses
(including a Pharmacy). The conditions voluntarily proffered in aTiting by the applicant and the
property owner are attached.
PDRES4-21-09
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
Passed this 12th day of August, 2009 by the following recorded vote:
Richard. C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye -
Aye -. . . - -9114.__E-_.__._...-_ ---- - --Aye -
Gary W. Dove Bill ying
Gene E. Fisher Aye. Charles S. DeFlaven, Jr. Aye"
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
A COPS' ATTEST
ick County Administrator
PDRESO-21-09
PROPOSED PROFFER STATEMENT
REZONING: RZ 03-09
Residential Performance (RP) and Business General (132) to Business
General (B2)
PROPERTY: 4.0 acre +/-; Tax AIap Parcels 54F -1 -9,54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A,
54F -3-A1, 54F -3-A2, and portion of 54-A 112C (the "Property'')
RECORD Eastside Holdings, LLC & 220 Seafood Restaurant LLC
APPLICANT: Eastside Holdings, LLC
PROJE GT i TAME: Walgreens - Dai Corner Place
ORIGINAL DATE
OF PROFFERS: September 4, 2008
REVIS JON DATE(S): October 10, 2008; October 15, 2008; October 21, 2008;
October 22, 2008; November 5, 2008; November 6, 2008;
November 21, 2008; November 25, 2008; May 6, 2009;
May 22, 2009; June 29, 2009
The undersigned hereby proffers that the use and development of the subject property
("Property'), as described above, shall be in strict conformance with the following conditions, which
shall supersede all other proffers that may have been made prior hereto. In the event that the above
referenced B2 conditional rezoning is not granted as applied for by the applicant ("Applicant"),
these proffers shall be deemed urithdrawn and shall be null and void. Further, these proffers are
contingent upon final rezoning of the Property with "final rezoning" defined as that rezoning which
is in effect on the day following the last day upon which the Frederick County Board of County
Supervisors (the "Board") decision granting the rezoning may be contested in the appropriate court.
If the Board's decision is contested, and the Applicant elects not to submit development plans until
such contest is resolved, the term rezoning shall include the day following entry of a final court
order affirming the decision of the Board which has not been appealed, or, if appealed, the day
following which the decision has been affirmed on appeal. The term "Applicant" as referenced
herein shall include within its meaning all future owners and successors in interest. IN/hen used in
these proffers, the "Generalized Development Plan," shall refer to the plan entitled "Generalized
Development Plan, Walgreens - Dairy Comer Place" dated September 4, 2008 revised May 22, 2009
(the "GDP").
1. Site Development
1.1 Development of the. Property shall be limited to up to 15,000 square feet pharmacy
and up to 10,000 square feet of any other use permitted in the B2 zoning district,
excluding gasoline sern�ice stations, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants.
1.2 The Property shall be developed in substantial conformance with the GDP.
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1.3 Access to Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Ai,
54F -3-A2 from Valley Mill Road shall be limited to one entrance in substantial
conformance with the location depicted on the GDP. (See 1 on the GDP)
1.4 Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building constructed Tax
Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2, the
Applicant shall provide an inter -parcel connector for access to and from the area
located east of the Property in substantial conformance with the location depicted
on the GDP. (See 2 on the GDP)
15 The Applicant shall design and construct all improvements necessary to provide two
left turn lanes and a shared right/thri lane for northbound Valley Mill Road at the
intersection of Valley Mill Road and Route 7 as depicted on the GDP. Said
improvement shall be made prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any
building constructed on Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 5417-1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A,
54F -3-A1, 54F -3-A2 and shall be subject to review and approval by the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDO'l). (See 3 on the GDP)
1.6 The Applicant shall design and construct a left turn lane for the project entrance on
Valley Mill Road as depicted on the GDP prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for any building constructed on Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A,
54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2. Said design shall be subject to review
and approval by VDOT. (See 4 on the GDP)
1.7 If permitted by Frederick County and VDOT, the Applicant shall close the existing
access from Dairy Corner Place to Valley Mill Road and Marti Drive as depicted on
the GDP. The Applicant shall complete said road closure within 180 day's of
receiving written notice from Frederick County and VDOT after- issuance of a
building permit for Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A,
54F -3-A1, 54F -3-A2. In the event the Applicant does not receive vnitten
notification from Frederick County and VDOT within 5 years from the date of final
rezoning to request the closure of said roadway, then the Applicant shall no longer
be responsible for said improvement. In the event of closure, said portion of Dairy
Corner Place shall be used as a hiker /biker trail if permitted by VDOT and Frederick
County. Additionally, in the event of closure, the Applicant shall design the closure
to maintain pedestrian and bicycle access to Valley Mill Road and Martin Drive (See
5A and 5S on the GDP)
1.8 The Applicant shall dedicate 10 feet of right of way across the Property frontage
with Valley Mill Road prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building
constructed on Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -
Al, 54F -3-A2. (See 6 on GDP)
1.9 The Applicant shall construct a 10' asphalt hiker/biker trail to VDOT standards
along the Property frontage with Valley Mill Road concurrent with the road
improvements identified 41 Proffer 1.5. Said trail shall be connected to existing
Dairy Corner Place. (See 7 on GDP)
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1.10 Prior to site plan approval, the Applicant shall obtain any easements necessary to
provide adequate sight distance as required by VDOT.
1.11 Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an-,)= building constricted on Tax
Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 5413-3-A2, the
Applicant shall construct a private cornrnercial roadway connecting the proposed
Valley Mill Road entrance to the existing Martin Drive intersection at Route 7 as
generally depicted on the GDP. The Applicant shall improve the intersection of
Martin Drive and Route 7 as required by VDOT for site plan approval prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building constructed on Tax Map
Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2. (See 3 on
GDP)
1.12 The Applicant shall provide street trees planted 50' on center along the Property
frontage with Valley Mill Road and Dairy Corner Place as depicted on the GDP.
Said street trees shall be planted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for
any building constructed on Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-30, 54F-
3 -A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2,
?. Desin Standards
2.1 Any structure erected on the Property shall be constructed using one or a
combination of the following : cast stone, stone, brick, architectural block, dry Nit or
stucco. Additionally, dumpster pad screen walls shall be constructed of the same
niasonryinaterial(s) used for building construction.
2.2 Site lighting shall utilime full cut-off luminaries.
2.3 All structures erected on the Propertyshall utilize the same facade materials in order
to promote a cohesive development pattern.
2.4 The design materials and elevation of the proposed pharmacy building shall be in
general conformance with the attached exhibit entitled "Walgreens - Dairy Corner
Place" dated June 29, 2009. (See Exhibit A)
3. Monetary Contribution to Offset bripact of Development
3.1 The Applicant shall contribute the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to
Frederick County for fire and rescue purposes. Said contribution shall be made prior
to issuance of a building permit for Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A, 54F -A-
30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2.
3.2 The Applicant shall contribute the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to
Frederick Count), for Sheriff's Office purposes. Said contribution shall be made
prior to issuance of a building permit for Tax Map Parcels 54F-1-9, 54F -1-9A,
54F -A-30, 54F -3-A, 54F -3 -Al, 54F -3-A2.
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Proffer Stateinent
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JT`algreens -- .Dairy Corner Place
4.1 In the event the monetary contributions set forth in the Proffer Statement are paid
to Frederick County within 30 months of the approval of this rezoning, as applied
for by the Applicant, said contributions shall be in the amounts as stated herein.
Any monetary contributions set forth in the Proffer Statement which are paid to the
Frederick County after 30 months follo-%king the approval of this rezoning shall be
adjusted in accordance -with the Urban Consumer- Price Index ("CPI -U") published
by the United States Department of Labor, such that at the time contributions are
paid, they shall be adjusted by the percentage change in the CPI -U from that date 30
months after- the approval of this rezoning to the most recently available CPI -U to
the date the contributions are paid, subject to a cap of 6% per year, non -
compounded.
SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
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P,eSp--CUfUUV SUbmitted,
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STATE. OF VMGINI-A, AT LARGE
FREDERICK Couf\rly, To--,N;it:
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The foregomignistni entsvas acluio-wledged before me fl�is day of
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Proffer Sialemeni
Respectfully scibiBitted,
220 Seafood Restaurant, LLC
Date: �L�\teail
STATE OF VIRGINTIA, AT LARGE
FREDEM(X COWN, To-vlit:
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The foregoing instniment was ackno-wledged before me this __day of
2009, by C�-CIO<X-�-' c- I -.A cx l c�-���� (_ i
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DISCONTINUANCE: Considerations and Procedures for Removing a Road from the
Secondary System of State Highways, Pursuant to §33.1-150, Code of Virginia.
❑ Has VDOT received a petition from the SOSlrown Council
(LGB) requesting a'segment of road be discontinued as part
of the Secondary System of State Highways
AND/OR
❑ Has the CTB made a motion to discontinue a segment of road
as part of the Secondary System of State Highways that it
deems is no longer necessary for public convenience?
Yes
VDOT issues notice of intent to discontinue maintenance of the
road and a willingness to hold a Public Hearing at least 30 days
prior to the effective date of the discontinuance by:
(a) Concurring in LGB's request or by giving the LGB notice of
VDOT's intent to discontinue maintenance.
(b) Publishing notice of intent to discontinue maintenance. "
(c) Advising all abutting land owners by registered letter. '
However, this action is not required when the action results
from the construction of a new road that serves the same land
owners as served by the old road.
Has a petition for a public hearing been filed
with the CTB by the LGB or abutting land owner(s)?
Yes
VDOT conducts a hearing in the jurisdictional location
of the road, providing at least w 30 days notice of the
time and place by:
❑ Notifying LGB
❑ Publishing notice in the local newspaper
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sole entity vested with the power to discontinue a
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needed for public convenience, the road continues
as a part of the Secondary System.
Resident Engineer prepares a discontinuance assembly and
forwards it to the Secondary Roads Division, including:
❑ Public Hearing Transcript, if a hearing was held.
❑ Comments and recommendation of appropriate action.
❑ Copy of petitions by LG8 and/or abutting land owners.
L3 Completed Form SR -5.
El Sketch or map showing the section of road and mileage
discontinued.
❑ Any and all other pertinent information.
Secondary Roads Division reviews the assembly, assures
prescribed procedures are met and processes the
assembly for appropriate action by the CTB, which may,
from its findings:
❑ Discontinue the section from the Secondary System
❑ Dismiss the motion for discontinuance, OR
❑ Take other appropriate action.
The LGB and VDOT staff are noted of the action taken
by the CTB and VDOT's Official records are revised
accordingly,
Notes:
The powers and procedures for any subsequent abandonment of a road that has been dicontinued as a part of the Secondary
System of State Highways is vested in the Board of Supervisors underthe provisions of § 33.1-157, Code of Virginia.
Discontinuance of a road as a part of the Secondary System of State Highways removes the State's obligation to maintain
the road at public expense. The road remains a public road over which VDOT exercises no authority.
Any appeal of the findings of the CTB shall lie to the circuit court of the county and conform to §33.1-47, Code of Virginia.
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Item-": 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Plan
It is once again time to update the Frederick County Capital Improvement Program. Staff has
attached the transportation section from the current program. Staff is recommending carrying
these items forward into the 2010/2011 Plan.
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PRIORITY 4
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 up to 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 acres.
Capital Cost: N/A
Justification: This population group is not close to a library in the regional system. This
area also lacks a community center that a library with meeting room could help fill this
need. The Library will provide materials and programming for patrons 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 for word processing and
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
Transportation Committee Pro*qct Priority List
PRIORITY 1
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 2
Interstate 81, Exit 307 Relocation
Description: Construct a relocated Exit 307 interchange.
Capital Cost: $60,000,000
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
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PRIORITY 3
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 4
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 5
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.
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 6
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
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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 7
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 8
East Tevis Street Extension
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.
Capital Cost: $2,600,000
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 9
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
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PRIORITY 10
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
PRIORITY 11
Renaissance Drive
Description: Construct a connector road between Route 11 and Shady Elm Drive.
Capital Cost: $2,000,000
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: TBD
PRIORITY 12
Revenue Sharing
Description: Plan to prepare for future revenue sharing applications.
Capital Cost: $3,000,000
Justification: This project is intended to prepare the county for future revenue sharing
applications that may or may not include developer contributions.
Construction Schedule: N/A
PRIORITY 13
Senseny Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Description: This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along
Senseny Road from Greenwood Road to the I-81 crossover.
Capital Cost: $2,000,000
Justification: This project will improve pedestrian safety along a corridor surrounded by
residential development and centered upon the Senseny Road Elementary School.
Construction Schedule: N/A
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PRIORI'T'Y 14
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
Winchester Regional Airport Proiect Priority List
PRIORITY 1
Rehab RAV 14/32, Upgrade Airfield Lighting Design
Description: Design of Runway Rehab and Lighting Upgrade.
Capital Cost: $430,000
Local Cost: $8,600
Justification: This design project involves the rehabilitation of runway 14-32 to renew
the life of the existing pavement. Also included is an upgrade to the runway lighting
comprised of new high intensity runway lights and the installation of a new four box
PAPI, which provides a greater accuracy for pilots on final approach to the runway.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 09-10
PRIORITY 2
Land Acquisition — Bufflick Road — Parcel 50
Description: Acquisition of parcel located along Bufflick Road. Property is included in
the 20 Year Master Plan.
Capital Cost: $325,000
Local Cost: $65,000
Justification: This project is necessary as the identified parcels are located within the
Airport's FAR Part 77 primary surface and/or approach surface. In addition, several of
the residential parcels are located inside the FAA's projected DNL 65 noise contour. The
FAA considers residential use within the noise contour non -compatible with airport
operations.
Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 09-10
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Item 4: Article Review
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Ron DeFeo, the chairman and CEO of construction equipment maker Terex Corp., said his company
has cut its global workforce from 24,000 to 16,000 and will see its revenues drop to $5 billion this
year from $10 billion in 2008. Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General
Contractors of America, said no other industry in America has unemployment as severe as the 18.7
percent current unemployment rate in the U.S. construction industry. In summary, the news
conference Friday by these and other representatives of the Transportation Construction Coalition
indicated the highway construction industry is reeling and expects things to be worse in 2010 unless
a five- or six-year highway funding reauthorization bill is passed by Congress and signed into law.
The coalition released results of a nationwide survey of 527 highway and transit contractors who
were asked about hiring practices, planned spending on equipment, backlogs of work, and other
issues. Simonson said 87 percent of the respondents reported they do not have enough work on their
books for 2010 to prevent having to lay off non -seasonal employees, which is far less common for
this industry than layoffs of seasonal employees, he noted. The $27 billion of federal stimulus money
devoted to highway construction has helped many contractors and has saved construction jobs, but
"road and transit builders have no confidence that the stimulus will be enough" without a long-term
spending program, Simonson said. State funding of highway construction is also depressed, he said,
adding, "If anything, I think that state funds for highways are going down even more in 2010."
"At this point in time, we think our industry is in a very serious state," said DeFeo, whose company
is based in Westport, Conn. He said the company now has 5,000 U.S. workers, down from 9,000
about 18 months ago.
The coalition hopes to see action soon on a six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, which
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, D -Minn., supports.
As recently as Oct. 28, Oberstar joined a Capitol Hill rally by heavy equipment manufacturers and
called on Congress to pass the six-year bill being prepared by his committee. "The projects funded
by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have put people back to work all over the country,
but those funds will run out," he said. "We need a six-year investment bill that will create six million
net new jobs and help us to compete with China, India, and the rest of the world."
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VDOT says it can get the job done this winter - dailypress.com
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November 10, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.
The Virginia Department of Transportation says it's
ready to keep the state's roads clear of ice and snow this
winter, despite cutbacks elsewhere in the agency's
budget.
VDOT says that it increased snow -removal funding by
about $4 million so it can provide adequate manpower,
materials and equipment to get the job done.
The agency has a $79.6 million snow -removal budget for
state -maintained roads this winter. Another $14 million
is budgeted for snow and ice removal on roads
maintained by the state through interstate contracts.
The department says more than 3,000 crewmembers will
be standing by to handle snow removal. More than 2,300 pieces of equipment, 62,000 tons of sand and
239,000 tons of salt will be available.
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More Big Cuts Coming for VDOT
Posted: Nov 08, 2009 11:35 PM EST
Updated: Nov 09, 2009 12:05 PM EST
The Virginia Department of Transportation will be forced to cut $600
million from the agency's current 6 -year construction plan, which
includes road, rail, and pedestrian projects across the state.
Budget shortfalls are leading to the cutbacks in the plan which runs until
2015. The Commonwealth Transportation Board will hold a public
hearing in Richmond to get feedback on potential cuts.
This comes on the heels of more than 500 layoffs at VDOT and the
closure of 18 highway rest stops around the state. Governor -elect Bob McDonnell (R) has vowed to re -open
the closed rest areas, but has not specified how he will fund the transportation needs.
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Charlotte urban loop to be built with help of
private funds
Posted: Nov. 9, 2009
A public-private partnership will help finish construction on Charlotte's Interstate 485 outer loop five
years sooner than expected and will save the state $50 million to $100 million, Gov. Beverly Perdue said
Monday.
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The first time a public-private model will be utilized in the state, the plan will will require contractors to
design and invest in the project to allow the state to move more quickly on other transportation projects,
the governor said.
Monday's announcement left State Rep. Robert Stevens, R -Wake, and others questioning why a similar
plan couldn't have been utilized for construction on Interstate 540 in Wake County, where construction
will be financed with tolls.
"We were told there were no other options — a couple years ago," Stevens said "Apparently there are
now some other options, so that's good. It's good for Charlotte, but how about let's share the opportunity
across the entire state of North Carolina."
Mark Foster, chief financial officer for the state Department of Transportation, said the size and cost of
the I-540 project makes it too big for the design -build -finance plan.
For example, the 18 -mile stretch of I-540 now under construction has an estimated price tag of at least
$1 billion. The DOT is still in the very early planning stages for another 30 -mile segment that would
complete the roadway. There are not cost estimates for that part of the project.
In contrast, the 5 -mile remainder of Charlotte's outer loop is estimated to cost $185 million.
"The real key is the size of the project and what money is coming in the door to pay that back," Foster
said. "With the remainder of the loops, we just don't have enough state revenues or federal revenues to
pay back money of that size. We have to find another way to collect money to pay back debt."
About $50 million in private financing will go to complete I-485 and build an interchange between I-
485 with Interstate 85. The state will pay back the funding in 10 years, Perdue said.
The rest of the of $540 million project, which also includes widening part of Interstate 85 in Cabarrus
County, will be funded with $265 million from the North Carolina Highway Trust Fund and $250
million from federal loans.
Construction could begin by mid -2010 and be complete by 2015.
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"We are going to build this project without sacrificing or delaying other transportation projects in the
state," Perdue said. "All other loops are important priorities in North Carolina, and we're not putting any
of them on the back burner."
The 65 -mile I-485 is one of several traffic loops planned in the state to help ease congestion in urban
areas. Interstate 295, for example, is also under construction in Fayetteville, and Interstate 840 is under
construction in Greensboro.
In recent years, funding for these projects has been controversial.
Last year, Charlotte transportation leaders asked the Obama administration to freeze federal funding for
all state highway projects, claiming the state's funding formula for loop projects was unfair.
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VDOT hopes buses will keep drivers out of Tysons - wtop.com
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TYSONS CORNER, Va. - With construction clogging roads in Tysons Corner, transportation officials are
bringing in buses to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home.
Route 7 is being ripped up while crews work on the Dulles rail extension. The Beltway in the area is
being widened for HOT lanes.
VDOT is hoping the buses will encourage more people to stop fighting traffic in their cars.
"The transit effort is now a comprehensive effort through Prince William, Loudoun County and Tysons
Corner to keep people out of their cars," says Nick Nicholson, VDOT Regional Transportation Program
Director.
People in the Woodbridge area can catch the OmniRide bus starting Monday. It will pick up passengers
at the VRE station.
For the first week, riders won't have to pay anything to take the bus. After that, it will cost $4.80 roundtrip
with a SmarTrip card.
The Fairfax Connector will offer shuttle service later this month. People can catch it for free in the middle
of the day.
Supervisors have also approved bus service from Loudoun County to Tysons Corner. The service won't
start until next year.
The new buses won't disappear once the construction is complete.
"Hopefully people will start to use both of these services, not just during the construction, but after even
after we're done," Nicholson says.
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