TC 08-23-10 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: August 23, 2010 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: August 17, 2010
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,
August 23, 2010 in the first floor conference room of the Frederick County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Route 522 South Draft Report
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
3. Double Church Road Truck Restriction
4. Enhancement Funds
5. Economic Development Access Funding
6. Other
Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
JAB/bad
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 0 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Item 1: Route 522 South Draft Report
Staff has received an updated copy of the design guidelines section. We have been very
involved in modifying the segment types and also in determining which criteria apply to which
section of roadway. Keep in mind that this is only one section of the full study and staff will be
bringing you more as it becomes available.
The draft will be available via the link emailed to you by Mrs. Walsh. Should you have any
difficulty opening it or need to receive a paper copy, it will be provided to you.
ROUTE L 1 522 CORRIDOR STUDY
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introduction
One of the ways that localities will be able to preserve
roadway capacity along the corridor is by managing the
quality of future growth so that development supports and
expands transportation choices. The purpose of this chapter
is to provide localities with a series of design standards to be
considered in guiding public and private improvements along
the Route 522 corridor.
Multimodal planning refers to planning for different modes
of transportation (e.g.,automobile, bus, bicycles, pedestrian,
rail) and the connections among them. To make multimodal
travel truly safe, convenient, and desirable, attention must
be paid not only to providing the appropriate mix of land uses
and supporting multimodal infrastructure, but also to the
quality of the built environment. Common elements of multi-
modal site design include the presence of mixed-use activity
centers, connectivity of streets and land uses, transit -friendly
design features, and accessibility to alternative modes
of transportation. For destinations to be truly pedestrian
and transit friendly, attention also must be paid to design
features such as parking arrangement, building setbacks,
streetscaping, and the provision of open/civic space.
This chapter is composed of illustrative design guidelines to
shape growth along the corridor. They are not prescriptive rules,
regulations or law, but rather intended to provide guidance for
the form, character, and quality of future development. Public
and private sector actions will be needed to make these ideas
a reality.
Organization
The Design Guidelines are organized into two sections:
Section 1: General Design Standards that support multimodal
corridors and a summary of potential implementation
measures for localities to consider.
Section 2: Corridor Types that apply specific design standards
to different segments along the 522 corridor.
Design Standards
The section on Design Standards identifies various design
elements based on specific zones within the overall corridor:
1. ROW - Right of way is the publicly owned land between
the curbs that includes travel lanes for private vehicles,
goods movement, transit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Medians, curbs, and crosswalks and are included in the
right of way zone. Outside of the right of way, the land is
privately owned and cannot be assumed to be available for
thoroughfare construction without acquiring the land through
dedication or purchase.
II. Edge - The edge zone is the space generally between
the public right of way and the edge of adjacent buildings
and includes a variety of public and private elements that
contribute to the pedestrian experience and reinforce the
adjacent land use setting.
III. Adjacent Land Use - The Adjacent Land Use zone
incorporates buildings adjacent to the roadway, and extends
to surrounding land uses that are generally accessible and
functionally related to the corridor. It can extend from a
few hundred feet to a mile or more away from the roadway.
Buildings, landscaping, land use mix, site access and public
and semi-public open spaces are the primary shaping elements
of the built and natural environment within the adjacent land
use zone.
IV. Road System - The Road System zone is more loosely
defined than the previous 3 zones and is meant to include
the entire functional system of transportation that is directly
related to the corridor, including parallel roads and the overall
connected secondary road network. Road system includes
aspects of operations and maintenance that apply to the
entire corridor, and include discussion of access management,
connectivity and travel speed.
Corridor Types
A Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach was considered
in the development of the corridor types. As part of the study,
both the existing roadway design and surrounding context
were analyzed. Meetings were held with staff from the
corridor localities to better understand the long term future
land use plans, as well as the near term development projects
with the study area. Consistent with the future land use
plans and the approach of Warren County's Corridor Overlay
Guidelines, the following Corridor Types were developed:
- Mixed Use Low -Moderate Speed
- Mixed Use High Speed
- Rural High Speed
These corridor types describe both the context and function
of the Route 522 corridor in the future, ranging from a more
urban setting on the northern end of the corridor within the
Winchester city limits and portions of Frederick County, and
passing through both suburban and rural areas in Frederick,
Clarke and Warren Counties. The corridor typology is based on
a CSS approach, but modified for a corridor that is prioritized
for vehicular mobility because of its statewide function and
regional importance.
Model Corridor Overlay Ordinance
In addition, a Model Corridor Overlay ordinance is included
after these guidelines that is intended to serve as a potential
regulatory tool for implementing the measurable and
quantifiable aspects of the guidelines. The draft ordinance
language is designed to ultimately be customized and adopted
into each jurisdiction's Zoning Ordinance, if desired, to
supplement existing regulations that now apply to properties
within the study area. The focus of the ordinance language
is not on land uses, but rather the form of development and
elements such as building heights, building setbacks and
locations on a site, landscaping requirements, and sign
regulations. The underlying zoning requirements, which
typically include such elements as permitted land uses, height
and bulk regulations for structures, and lot area requirements,
would continue to remain in place.
design standards
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GENERAL DISCUSSIM
street and lane width
Fxample of an urban street which balances the needs rf cars, bicycles and pedestrians by reducing the width and number of travel
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• Work �n,ith VDOT to estab:ish design standards by street type and ase similar to the ITE/CNU
Handbeok Context Sensitive Solutions in Designing Major Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable
Com,runities, particulary for secondary streets in areas adjacent to the cor ridor. which provide
street section exarriples specifying typical widths for travel lanes, parkcg lanes, sidewalks,
bike lanes, and sidewalk inf±e, space.
In additian, localities should work with VDOT to allow exc.-'eons for non-standard street
design where multimodal ii iprovements, such as bike lanes or shared use paths, are desired,
and implementing multimodal facilities concunentwith planned roadway imprevemeots.
Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that governs the design of
all new public facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike la es, landscapiog, sireetscaping,
etc. Specific, reference to appiicab!e requirements can then be +rade widin the zoni og and
subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting or existing facilities can also be require;l through the lana
development approvai process at the time of application for redevelops, ent..
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li corporate design guidance within the Compre liens iva Plan related
to on -street parking as a way io reduce overali parking requirements
within large scale devdopmeni.
• InClUde si.andards within the zonieg or subdivision ordinances or
within a public facilities rnanual, io allow on -street parking along other
street typas, such as in and around mixed-use and commercial activity
centers
C Work with V01T to allow exceptions as needed or identify other
Inceriiives wl hln the locsl development review process Io lostei
multimodal irnprovemems, such as the provision of on street parking.
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a Incorpo!ate guidance wiihin the Comprehensive Plan for the design
and funaion of Likeways and shared Lise paths as a critical element
of a multimodal transportation plan.
a Locaiitias sh"-ld work with VDOT on potential implementation
measures, such as incorporating facilities into future road
mprovenents and seeking funding from the six year plan or federal
grant programs to install bicycle and shared use facilities in key
locations along the Rt. 522 Corridor:
Example of shared -use • Work with VDOT to grant exceptions if needed or identilY other
facility along an arterial incentives within the local development review process to foster
in a rural (top image) and multimodal irnprovements, or include multimodal facilitiesconcurrent
suburban (bottom image) with planned roadway improvements.
context.
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Work wilii VGOT to promote ar,d accept landscaped medians along
Rt. 522
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tl;at governs the design of all new public facilities including streets,
sidewalks, bike iunes, landscaping, streetscaping, etc. Specific
reference to applicable requirements can then be made within the
Toning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing tacilincs can
also be required throuah tiie land development approval process.
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POTE T1 AI IMPLEMENTATION STRATEUIES "Li:• i;UNSIDER
Localities should consider incorporating language in the Comprehensive Plan
related to balancing the safety needs of mu;tipie. users at intersections.
A small curb radius slows down turning vehicles and - Localities should also work with VDCT to properly design maximum Curb radii
shortens the distance a pedestrian must walk to cross the based on land use context and facilibl type as provided in ITE's ContextSeasitivs
street.
Solui,ions for Major Urban thoroughfares, in areas where pedestrian activity is
encouraged, and,'orgrai}t exceptions for specific road improvements in pedestrian -
rich areas, where wide curb radii woad create pedestrian safety problems.
a Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that governs
the design of all new public facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes,
;andscaping, streetscaping, e(c. Specific reference to applicable requirements
can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of
existing facilities can also be required through the land development approval
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POTE T1 AI IMPLEMENTATION STRATEUIES "Li:• i;UNSIDER
Localities should consider incorporating language in the Comprehensive Plan
related to balancing the safety needs of mu;tipie. users at intersections.
A small curb radius slows down turning vehicles and - Localities should also work with VDCT to properly design maximum Curb radii
shortens the distance a pedestrian must walk to cross the based on land use context and facilibl type as provided in ITE's ContextSeasitivs
street.
Solui,ions for Major Urban thoroughfares, in areas where pedestrian activity is
encouraged, and,'orgrai}t exceptions for specific road improvements in pedestrian -
rich areas, where wide curb radii woad create pedestrian safety problems.
a Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that governs
the design of all new public facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes,
;andscaping, streetscaping, e(c. Specific reference to applicable requirements
can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of
existing facilities can also be required through the land development approval
process.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION
street crossings
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTAt IaN S`CR9Y'EGiES TO CONSI U.,
o Incorporate guidance related to design and function of crosswalks as a
critical e!emer.t of a pedestrian circulation plan which may be addressed as
pan of the comprehensive plari.
• Establish a hierarchy of intersections to identify places where crosswalks
would be required, such as schools, parks, public facilities, transit stops, parking
structures, or other locations with a high demand for pedestrian crossing, as
we!i as mid -block crossings it b ocks greater than 1/3 of a mile in length.
Work wi tl VDCT on potential implementation measures, such as incorporating
crosswaiks into future road imprcvenients and seeking funding frorn the six
year plan or federal grant programs to install crosswalks at key locations.
,. Consider development and adoption of a oublic facilities manual that governs
the design of all new public facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes,
landscaping, streetscaping, etc. Specific reference io applicable requirements
can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of
existing facilities can also be required through the land development approval
process.
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areas, such as commercial locatio;is and transit stops within the Coriprehel sive Rlao.
Amcnd zoning and subdivision ordinance to require the installation of sidewalks for new and redeveloped land
uses as part of rezoning or site plan review process.
Work with VDOTto ensure minimum widths of 10' orwider in commercial locations, particularly adjoining [ra^sit
stops or in locations where outdoor restaurant seating, retail activity, or other sidewaik uses are expected.
Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that gevems the design of a II nevv public
facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, ie;ndscaping, streetscaping, etc. Specific reference to applicable
requirements can then ba matte within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing facilities can
also be required through ilia land development approval p,-oress.
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Revise zoning ordinance to allow more flexibility ter Ifont acid side
setbac, requiiernen s in multi tami!,,,, mixed -ase, and non-residential
developmer:t along the corridor. Reduce par!Jnq requirements and
permit shared parking in commercial areas, perhaps even requinrig on -
street pa.-H,,g in appropriate areas to it cease tine level o` on street
auiviiy and vitality.
Landscaped buf!a- and screening requirements may need to be
amended where thfy precicde the ability in locate buildings directly
adjaceni in the public sidewalk_
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Encouraged: pedestrian -oriented lighting & signage
Warren County's overlay district successfully regulates signage
along the corridor
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• Incorporate design guidance related to desired sireetscape elements
in the Comprehensive Plan.
Work avith private deveiepers and VD01 is include improvements in
new pubiic or prvat: cons.ruction projects.
.A Develo;j a Public Facilities Manual that includes standards for
streetsc pe elements, street frimiture and multimodal enhancements
(such as planting buffers, ligl:iing and street trees) so that all new
improvements will he harmoniously designed.
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Incorporate design guidance ;elated to on-site parking in the
Coinprehensive Plan.
Amend the zoning ordinance to require parking to be located to the
i eai of the building wherever possible, and where not, possible to includa
landscaping and screening recommendations; provide incentives, such
as increased density or reduced parking require gents to those who
use shared parking decrease parking requirements within mixed use
developments; and present packing requirements as maximums to
reduce the overall amount of parking.
Incorporate general landscaping requirements in the code to improve
parking lot design and promote pedestrian access between the public
sidewaik, parking areas and building entrance. All references to
screening should allow access between neighboring uses and any
public side -walk.
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Incorporate language relatedto bicycle amenities inthe Comprehensive
P'an.
W Amend the zoning ordinance to requ.re bicycle parking as a
perceniage of vehicle parking for any on -residential or multi -family
residential developments. revisions could also include provisions for
secmire, longerterm bicycle storage faciliiies, especially associated woh
development around com+riercial/office uses ani] at transit stops.
Develop a Public Facilities Manual that includes standards for
streetscape elements, street furniture and multimodal enhancements
(such as bicycle parking, planting buy -ens. lighting and street trees) so
that all new improvements will be harmoniously designed.
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hicorporate language in the Comprehensive Plan 20 :specify the importance of the function and design of the
internal sidewalk network of prvate developments to the overall pedestrian circulation nebrlork.
Revise the existinozoningordnance torerlecta5ft.coir,irnumistandardoncornmonwaikwaysinne�/Vdevelopments
and require sidewalks along all internal streets, bisecting large blocks, and con;lecting all buildings, parking areas,
transit stop lecations, a ,d adjacent parcels in the cite plan review and subdivision standards. Alleyways and low
volume residential stmcts would be excluded from this requirement.
* Revise Subdivision standards to require easements and walkways for cross -parcel pedesuiae connections.
• Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that govems the design of all new public
kaci'ities including streets, sidewalks, mike lanes, landscaping, streetscapinq, etc. Specific reference to applicable
rcquirements can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing facilities can
also be requircd t11rough the land development approval process.
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION STHA`F-GIES TO CONSIDER
Work wim priva& developers and VDOT to require easements to
accommodate bus hays of ether facilities that cannot fit in the existing
right -Of -Way afd include transit shelters and amcnitles u1 rear public Or
private construction projects adjacent to corridors planned for transit.
Pursue fundinc opportunities, such as Federal SAFFTFA-�U, Safe,
ROU les to School programs, Sta'ewide opportunities such as the VDOT
six-year improvement plan, or local Community Development Block
Grants to fund these t,;Oes of mul,i modal improvements.
u Develop a Puhlic Facilities Manual that includes standards for transit
, helteis and amenities for any development along existing or planned
transit routes.
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Work wim priva& developers and VDOT to require easements to
accommodate bus hays of ether facilities that cannot fit in the existing
right -Of -Way afd include transit shelters and amcnitles u1 rear public Or
private construction projects adjacent to corridors planned for transit.
Pursue fundinc opportunities, such as Federal SAFFTFA-�U, Safe,
ROU les to School programs, Sta'ewide opportunities such as the VDOT
six-year improvement plan, or local Community Development Block
Grants to fund these t,;Oes of mul,i modal improvements.
u Develop a Puhlic Facilities Manual that includes standards for transit
, helteis and amenities for any development along existing or planned
transit routes.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION V'S CONSIDER
s lNork with VDDT on poteiihal imp;amentation measures, such as
incorpmting accessible sidavvalks ;nto future road improvements and
seeking funding from the six year plan o. federal gran; programs io
;nstall sidewalks at Ivey locations.
.onsider developing a Puhlic Facilities Manual that includes
sondarJs for accessible sidewalks that connect from transit stops to
Puhlic sidewak, networks and adjacent buildings with a minimum 8 loot
wide waiting area at tha, transit stop.
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4 Revise zoning ordinance to reduce or eliminate minimum off-street
parking requirements, setting average -usage standards rather than
pea!: usage siandards to seduce parking naeds and the equired ares
for !and disturbance.
Consider establishing maxi nwn setbacks, in addition to minimum
setbacks, in a zoning district or corridor overlay district, in order to bmng
buildings closer to the sidewalk.
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Create a mixed use zoning district and/ol amend existing districts to
provide for housing, employment and retail uses in one location. All
mixed use districts should focus on requil irg mixed use development fer
larger projects (including residential and commercial uses) in appropriate
locations, such as centers of activity, al -,d transpo ation hubs.
w Establish a maximum percentage for a single use within the mixed
use development district
Considerdevcloping a Public, Facilities Manual that includes standards
for erchi-ectoral or facade design.
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u Consider cumprehensive Plan amendments to articulate community
wide green infrastructure goals -,.-,d obiwives for open space
preservation, as we!I as ma�T;,io and identifying green infrastructure
resourc.s.
- Consider zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance amendments
to require passive or active open space protection within new
developmem.
o Consider developing a Public Facilities Manual that includes standards
for the design of parks, greens squa es, Plazas and piaygrounds.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION
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Revise zoning and subdivision ordinance to allow and encourage
c!ustei and conservation sr!bd:vision design.
• Incourage the use of Transfer of Development Rights of Furchase of
Upvelopment Rights programs to presen/e key rural areas
. rncourtne private conservation easements to p otecr rural
landscape.
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I.,cerporate r6ore srecitc design guidance in the Comprehensiva
Plan Via[ addresses the need to orient a primas; entance toward the
public sidewalk o. towards an interior sidewalk w"are the ma;oriy of
pedestrian traffic is expecred 'to be irter,al to the site.
Amend zoring to incl -,,da langu=age related to building orientation in
any future mixed use disc ici, and providing for maximum setbacks and
percent frontage on a primary street at the building setback lire.
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Revise the �oning ordinance is enr;ourage height vanaiion, foi
example, oy allowing a percentage o; the building frontage to exceed
de maximum height restriction..
Consider astablishing a corridor over�av districtwith a design ieview
hoard (enabled ander State Code it connected to a historic district) that
coeld help ensue appropriate building lacide ;eatments aior.g ti)e
corn or. Tris may include standard, to discourage unadorned facades
and enccurage variety, visual interest, and consis',eni ciiarac-ier in
commercial districts.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION ." ' ' _S TO CONS4DER
a Incorporating more specif;c design guidance in the Comprehensive
Plan to address transparency in pedestrian -oriented destinations.
Revise existing commercial zoning or create a new zoning district
(commercial highway overlay district) ih3i requires transparency in
non-residential development along rHoute 522 and within pedesirian
oriented commercial areas.
K Consider establishing a corridor overlay district with a design review
board (enabied under State, Code if connected to a historic district) that
could help ensure appropriate building facade treatments along the
corridor, particularly in mixed use and pedesirian—intensive areas.
Q Cr -ate design guidelines that could include standards to discourage
ur•adorned facades and encourage vari-ty, visna; interest, and consistent
character in mixed use and commercial districts.
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Amend zoning to include block length standards consistent with the
pedestrian -oriental standard (330 to 660 feet), and consider expanding
these standards to include provisions for mid -beck pedesiran
crosswalks in blocks longe; than 900'.
Ensure that new development meets the connectivity measuies in
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Amend zoning to include block length standards consistent with the
pedestrian -oriental standard (330 to 660 feet), and consider expanding
these standards to include provisions for mid -beck pedesiran
crosswalks in blocks longe; than 900'.
Ensure that new development meets the connectivity measuies in
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VVork with V01 -IT to ensare compliance with new Primary Street
Access Mianagement standards on the ilor, ie X22 corridor.
!ncorpo ate access management standards as par[ of a facilities
design and constru.;i cn standards manual.
Include the VDOT standards as pa[ i of the site Man review process.
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Incorporate lanjuage related to street connectivity in the
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Adopt block iength si.,ndards to he consistent with the pedestrian-
onuted standard (700 to 600 feet) and include provisions for mid -block
pedestrian crosswalks is blocks lorYger than 900'.
Eisure that new development meets the connectivity :neasu es in
VDCT's new Secondary Street Accepta.nc-- Require.-nents.
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corridor serves o variety of ! C�v.ti m :at:;, ir;�l�+Ciinci re-ji4�,,al, ccrnmuter, local and freight. The following corridor
types illustrate ;hc futt;re land use vision for the corridor, and are intended to he
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Item 2: Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff will provide you with an update on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan update.
Item 3: Double Church Road Truck Restriction
In 2009, signage was put in place on Double Church Road to discourage through truck traffic in
this area and staff was instructed to bring this item back this summer for review. We have
requested that VDOT determine whether updated counts are available. In the interim, the Board
member for this district and staff have continued to receive complaints on this issue.
Item 4: Enhancement Grant Funding
To date, the County has been awarded $390,000.00 in federal enhancement funding for the
Senseny Road bicycle and pedestrian improvements. An additional $97,000.00 in local
matching funds will be required to utilize the federal funding. Due to the difficult economic
times with which Frederick County and the nation find themselves, staff is seeking a
recommendation to the Board as to whether to retain these funds.
For the purposes of clarity, the enhancement grants are reimbursement grants for which localities
do not receive payment until they have expended the funds.
Item 5: Economic Development Access Funds
Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a resolution requesting
Economic Development Access Funds from the VDOT for a second section of Snowden Bridge
Boulevard.
You may recall that a similar application was made in June 2010 for the first segment of
Snowden Bridge Boulevard.
The first application aided in funding the first segment of Snowden Bridge Boulevard from
Route 11 to just across the railroad tracks.
This application seeks aid in funding the second segment, which runs from the end of segment 1
to Milburn Road.
These will be County -managed projects and all project costs not covered by the grant funds will
be covered by private development interests.
BONDED PROJECT
At a regularly scheduled meeting of The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, held on
September 1, 2010, on a motion by Supervisor , seconded by Supervisor
, the following resolution was adopted by a vote of to
WHEREAS, Graystone Corporation of Virginia has acquired property for the purpose of
economic development use located off of Route 11 in the County of Frederick, Virginia, for the
purpose of economic development within Graystone Corporation Office and Industrial Park;
and
WHEREAS, this property is expected to be the site of new private capital investment in land,
building, and manufacturing equipment which will provide substantial employment; and
WHEREAS, the subject property has no access to a public street or highway and will require the
construction of a new roadway to connect with Route 11; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick hereby guarantees that the necessary environmental
analysis, mitigation, fee simple right-of-way and utility relocations or adjustments, if necessary,
for this project will be provided at no cost to the Economic Development, Airport and Rail
Access Fund; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick acknowledges that no land disturbance activities may
occur within the limits of the proposed access project prior to appropriate notification from the
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick hereby guarantees that all ineligible project costs and all
costs not justified by eligible capital outlay will be provided from sources other than those
administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of
Supervisors hereby requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board provide Economic
Development Access Program funding to provide an adequate road to this property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby
agrees to provide a surety bond, acceptable to and payable to the Virginia Department of
Transportation, in the full amount of the Commonwealth Transportation Board's allocation less
eligible private capital outlay credit determined by VDOT; this surety shall be exercised by the
Department of Transportation in the event that sufficient qualifying capital investment does not
occur on Route 11 within five years of the Commonwealth Transportation Board's allocation of
funds pursuant to this request; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby
agrees that the new roadway so constructed will be added to and become a part of the Frederick
County secondary system of state highways.
ADOPTED this 1 st day of September, 2010.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Gary A. Lofton
Gary W. Dove
Gene E. Fisher
Christopher E. Collins
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Bill M. Ewing
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
A COPY ATTEST
John R. Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Administrator
Item 6: Other