TC 08-23-10 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
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Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
MEMORANDUM FAX: 540/665-6395
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportationt\-),>,C\
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of August 23, 2010
DATE: August 31, 2010
The Transportation Committee met on August 23, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Gary Lofton (voting)
James Racey (voting)
George Kriz (liaison PC)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Dave Burleson (voting)
***Items Requiring Action***
3. Double Church Road Truck Restriction
This item was a follow-up to the placement of warning signs by VDOT. Staff noted that though tht.
warning signs have now been in place for some time, complaints of trucks on the roadway and
associated safety concerns have continued to come in to staff and to Supervisor Ewing. It was
discussed by members of the Committee that if this road is truck restricted, that we may want to
consider a restriction on Reliance Road. Committee members noted that additional traffic counts
would reveal little since the previous truck count was already quite low and any trucks on the
roadway are unsafe. Committee members asked VDOT to clarify which types of vehicles would be
impacted, and it was noted that basically anything larger than a UPS type truck would be impacted.
The Committee noted concerns about unintended consequences, but ultimately felt that the truck
restriction was the last item available to try.
On a motion by Mr. Lofton and seconded by Mr. Racey, the Committee recommends to the
Board of Supervisors that they move forward with a truck restriction request to VDOT.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 •'Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
5. Economic Development Access Road Funding
Staff noted that after approval by the CTB in June of this year, the Graystone development is
working with staff to obtain another award for the current fiscal year. Staff noted that there are no
competing applications and that, per VDOT, this would be a County -managed project.
On a motion by Mr. Lofton and seconded by Mr. Racey, the Committee recommends that the
Board adopt the attached resolution in support of economic development road access funding
from VDOT.
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Route 522 South Draft Report
Staff provided access to the updated design guidelines (attached) as provided by the consultant.
Staff noted that the types of designation, and where they are located within Frederick County,
had been modified to address feedback given by staff. In addition, it was noted that additional
language had been added to make clear that the median plantings shown in the design principles
would require additional coordination with VDOT.
Committee members echoed staff s concern about whether the landscaping shown in the median
was realistic. Staff noted that the notes added regarding additional coordination needed with
VDOT for these plantings was in response to staff's concerns.
Staff noted that they believe the design types now shown were more in keeping with the speeds
and development patterns desired by the County as promoted in the Comprehensive Plan and
asked for correction if the Committee felt this was not accurate. One Committee member stated
that he felt the plan was unrealistic. When asked whether he meant the landscaping or the
design principles, he stated that the entire plan was unrealistic.
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff provided the first draft of the Transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan to the
Committee and asked for feedback as soon as was convenient for the members. Staff also noted
that a second draft was already in the works.
This item will be mailed to the Board as part of the information packet on the Comprehensive
Plan update.
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4. Enhancement Funds
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.
Staff noted that the first round ($140,000.00) of funding will be hitting its time limit for being
used this coming spring, and noted that no matching funds had been identified at this point.
Staff requested a recommendation to the Board regarding how to disposition these funds;
whether to preemptively notify VDOT that the County would be unable to use them, or to wait
until VDOT recalled the funds.
The consensus of the Committee was to wait for now in order to make further efforts to identify
matching funds.
6. Other
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BONDED PROJECT
At a regularly scheduled meeting of The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, held on
September 8, 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
PDRes.#30-10
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 8th 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
PDRes#30-10
Bill M. Ewing
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
A COPY ATTEST
John R. Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Administrator
ROUTE 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 prescri ptive 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:
I. 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.
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GENEFIAL DISCUSSIM
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HAIN!"Ul" I M PLEMENTATI 0 N S 7 S A f L� ..+'I `;'ON510ER
• Work with VDOT to establish design standards by street type and use similar to the ITE/CNU
Handbook Contest Sensitive 5Chltions in Desgaing ivlajor Urban Thoroughfares for Walkable
Communities, particularly for secondary streets in areas adliacew to the corridcr. which provide
street section examples specifying typical widths for travel lanes, parking lanes, sidevvall:s,
ol!<e lavas, and sidewalk buffer spate.
• In addition, localities should wor!< wito VDOT to a,low exceptions for non-sta dard street
design where mu'•timoda! improvements, such as ol':e lanes cl st- ,red use paths, are desired
and implernenting mulrimodal facilities concur,er i with planned roadway improvemems.
Consider developrnent and adoption of a public taciC�ies manual that govetc,s the design of
ail new public facilities including sceets, sidevval!:s, hike lanes, landscaping, streetscapi ig,
etc. Specific rete rencc- to applicable regaire;nenis cap then he made within the zoning and
subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing facilities can also be ren wired rhrough the land
development mproval process at the Lima of af„plicatio 1 for redevelopment.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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l lco pora`,,e design guidance within ilii Conprehef-sive Pian elaie(i
to on -street parking as a way to reduce cveral' parking requirements
within large scale developments.
Include standards within 'Llie, zoning or subdivision ordinances or
within a public facilities manual, to a;low on -street parking along other
sireot tvpes, such as in and around mixed -us: and commercial activity
centers.
• Work wim VOO to allow exceptions as needed or idenlify othe
incentives within the loc,:,l development review process to foster
multimodal improvements, such as the provision of cn-street parking.
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PO T ON a i AL IMPLEM'ENTAT 10N 5""Ai ;E tklS `!:= C 0 N S I D E R
• Incorporate guidance within the Comprehensive Plan for the design
and function of bikeways and shared use paths as a critical element
of a multimodal transportation plan.
Localities should work with VDGT on potential implementation
measures, such as incorporating faciiities into future road
mprovements and seeking funding from the six year plan or federal
gran. programs to install bicycie and shared use facilities in key
16ations along the Ht. 5%2 Corridor.
• Work with VDGT to grant exceptions if needed or identity other
incentives within the !ocai devolepmant review process to foster
multimodal improvements, or include multimodal i`acilities concurrent
with planned roadway improvements.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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t°it E J' AL IMPLEMENTATION TO CONSICABl
Work vvitii VDCT to prormie and accept iandscaped medians along
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a C inside; developme:it and adopiion of a public facilities ma Dual
that govern- tl,e design of all flew pudic iEciiites including sireets,
sidewalks, ')ike lanes, landscaping, stieatscapling, etc. Specific
eferen, e to applicable requirements can then he inada within the
inning and subdiviFion ordinances. "letroftting of existing faciiiiies can
also he required through the land develop- ani approval process.
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curb radii can be even tighter, because the vehicles will
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION S i" i, ' t ` TO CONSIDER
n Localities should consider incorpo atiog language in the Comprehensive Plan
related to balancing the safey needs of multiple users at intersections.
A small curb radius slows down turning vehicles and , Localities should also work with VDOT to properly design maximum curb radii
shortens the distance a pedestrian must walk to cross the based on land use context and facility type as provided in ITE's Conte;;! Segsitive
street.
Solutions for Major Llrbsrr Thoroughfares, in areas where pedestrian activity is
encouraged, and/or grant exceptions for specific road improvements in pedestrian -
rich areas, where wide curb radii would create pedestrian safety problems.
Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that governs
the design of all new public facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes,
landscaping, streetscaping, etc. Specific reference to applicable requirements
can !lien 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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CF'NFRAL DISCUSSION,
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+ Incorporate guidance related to design and function of crosswalks F.s a
critical element of a pedesti!an circulation plan which may be addressed as
part of the cornprenensive pian.
• Establish a hierarchy of intersections to identify places when crosswalks
would be requi, ed, such as schools, parks, public facilities, transit stops, parking
structures, or other locations with a high demand fcr pedestrian crossing, as
wall as mid -block crossings in clocks greater than 1/8 of a mile in length.
Work with VD0! on potential implementation measuras, such as incorporating
crosswalks into future road improvements and seeking funding from the six
yea, plan or federal grant programs to install crosswalks at 4:ev locations-
- Consider development and adoption o(a public facilities manual that governs
ripe design of ail new public facilities including streets, siaewalks, bike lanes,
landscaping, streetscaphg, etc. Specific reference to applicable requirements
can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Ratrofitting of
existing facilities can also be required through the land development approval
process.
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+ Incorporate guidance related to design and function of crosswalks F.s a
critical element of a pedesti!an circulation plan which may be addressed as
part of the cornprenensive pian.
• Establish a hierarchy of intersections to identify places when crosswalks
would be requi, ed, such as schools, parks, public facilities, transit stops, parking
structures, or other locations with a high demand fcr pedestrian crossing, as
wall as mid -block crossings in clocks greater than 1/8 of a mile in length.
Work with VD0! on potential implementation measuras, such as incorporating
crosswalks into future road improvements and seeking funding from the six
yea, plan or federal grant programs to install crosswalks at 4:ev locations-
- Consider development and adoption o(a public facilities manual that governs
ripe design of ail new public facilities including streets, siaewalks, bike lanes,
landscaping, streetscaphg, etc. Specific reference to applicable requirements
can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Ratrofitting of
existing facilities can also be required through the land development approval
process.
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Consider incorporating design guidance related ec the functiol, of sidewalks as gathering places is designated
a,eas, such as comine,mi lxadons and tianslr seops, within ine, omprehens've Fjian.
- amend zoning and suudivision 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' or wider in commerrial locations, particularly adjoining transit
stops or in locations !where outdoor restaurant sewing, retal activity, o� other sidewal!: uses are expected.
- Consider development and adoption of a public facilities manual that governs th; design of al; new public
facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, stiMscapi! g, etc. Specific reference to appiicahle
requiremene can then be made within the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing facilities can
also �e required ehrough the land development approva! process.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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POTENTIAL IMPLtMENIAMN S T ,AY GIES TG CONSIDER
a Revise zofiing ordinance to alloy/ more flexibility for Irma and side
setback requiremenis in multi -family, mixed -ase, and ncn-residential
development along the corridor. heduce parking requirements and
permit shared parking in commercial areas, ped bps even requiring on-
stieet parking in appropriate areas to :ncreasa the level ol on street
a,aiviiy and vitality.
Landscaped baYei and screening requirements may need to be
amended where they preclude the ability to locate buildings directly
ad accot io the public sidevval!<_
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Encouraged: pedestrian -oriented lighting & signage
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+ incorporate des;gn guidance related to desi ed streetscaoe elements
in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Work with pr;vaie deve;eders and VDOT to inc;ude improvements in
new public or private consn ction projects.
- Develop a Pudic Facilities Manual that includes standards for
streetsca.ce elements, street furriture and multi,nodal enhancements
(sach as planting buffers, lighting and street trees) so that all now
improvements wid be harmoniously designed.
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO
Incorporate design guidance related to on-siie parking in the
Comprehensive Ilan.
- Amend V -e zoning ordinance to require parking to be located to the
rear of tha building wherever possible, and whe e not, possible to include
landscaping and screening recommendations; provide incentives, such
as increased density or reduced parking requirements to those who
USO seared parking; decrease parking requirements within mixed use
developments, and present parking requirements as maximums to
reduce he overall amount of parking.
Incorporate general landscaping requirements in the code to improve
parking lot design and promote pedestrian access between the public
sidewalk, parking areas and building entrance. all references to
screening should allow access between neighborng uses and any
public sidewaik.
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POTENTIAL iMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TU CONSIDER
• Incorporate language related to bicycieamenities in the Comprehensive
Plan.
4 Amend tine zoning ordinance to require bicycle parking as a
percentage of vehicle parkiq for ally nur-residen ial or multi -family
residentia' developments. i cvisions could also include provisions for
secure, !onger term bicycle storage facilities, especially associated with
development around commercial/office uses and at transit stops.
r, Develop a FlibliC Facilities `,Jarua! that includes standards fo,
streetscape elements, street furnilure and oiultimodal enhancements
(such as bicycle parking, pianting buffers, ligh_ing and street trees) Sc
that all new improve ine is vvill he harmoniously designed.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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• Incorporate language in the Comprehensive plan to specify the importance of the function and design of the
internal sidewalk network of private de�-elopments to the overall pedestrian circulaticn network.
* Revise the ex sting zoning ordinance to reflect a 5ft. m�ni nuir standard o. common walkvvays in newdevelop nests
and require sidewaiks along all interna': streets, bisection large blocks, and connecting all ouildings, parking areas,
transit stop locations, and adjacent parcels in the site plan ieview and subdivision staedards. Alleyways and low
volume residential streets would be excluded from this requirement.
+ Revise Subdivision standards to require easements a^d walkways for cross -parcel pedestrian connections.
* Consider deveiopment and adoption of a public facilities manual the t governs the design of all new public
facilities including streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, strectscaping, etc. Speciiic reference to applicable
requirernents can then be made within the zorwng and subdivision ordinances. Retrofitting of existing facilities can
also be required through the land development approval process.
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• Work with privatc developers and VI)OT to squire casements to
accommodate bas bays or other facilities that cannot fit in the existing
right-of-way and include transit shelters and amenities in new public or
private constriction projects adjacent w corridors planned for transi .
y Pursue funding opportunities, such as Ledarai SAFFTEA UJ, Safe
Routes to School ,programs, Statewide opporiunities such as the VDOT
six-year improvement ;plan, or local Community Deveioprnew i3lock
Gravis to fund these types of multi modal improvements.
m Develcp a Public i=aciRles Manual that includes standards for transit
shelters and amenities for ary developrent along existing or planned
transit routes.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION.
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POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO ZOOS&ER
Work wit;-, VDOi e,) potentia! wnplementation measures, such as
incorperati ig accessible sidewalks into tutLfe, road improverilents and
seeking funding fiom the six year pian or federal grant programs to
install sidewaiks at key iocations.
Consider developing a Fuhlic facilities Manual that includes
standards for accessible sidewalks that connect from transit stops to
puhiic sidewalk networks and adaccnt buildings with a minimum & foot
wide waiting area at the transit stop.
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Devise zoning oidinarce to reduce or eliminate minimum off-street
parking ie.-jukements, sNting average usage standards rather tllan
peak -usage standards m reduce parking needs and the requited area
for land disturhance.
f Consider ;;stab ishing maximum setbac"s, in addition to minimum
sei;asks, in a zoning district cr'con-1cm overlay district, in order to bring
buildings closer to the s dewaik.
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GENE1 AL DISCUSSION
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POTEN ,A, IIMPLEMENTATIONyRA.(tGiL7 . O CONSIDER
Create a mixed use zoning district and/or amend existing districts to
provide for housi :g, employmeni and retail uses in one location. All
nixed use districts'Should focus on requiring mixed use development for
lu:ger projects (inclu iii,g residential and conlmerciai uses) in appropriate
IGC2ti06S, SUc l as ce.-am of aciiviiy, a, -,d transportation hubs.
tstahlish a maximurn j7ewontage for a single ase Within the mixed
use development district.
Consider developing a Fuhli:, f=acilities Manual that includes standards
nor architectural or facade design.
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Consider comprehensive plan amendments to articulate comniunity
wide green intrastructwse goals a,id ohjecti� es for open space
prese v,tion, as wail as mapping and identifying green inf-astmciure
esources.
Consider zoning ordinance and subdivision ordina ice amendments
to require passive or ac ive open space protection within neW
deveb,imeni.
Consider developing a Public f=acilities Uinual that includes standards
for the design of p rks, giec ;s, squaras. plazas and playgiomids.
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cluster and conservation subdivision design.
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Encourage the use of Transfer of Develo ' pient Rights or Purchase of
Development Rights programs to preserve key rural areas
s Encourage private conse:vjtjcj-, easements to protect rural
]a,-.d,scape.
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building orientation
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Incorporate ri,ore speriNc desicn guidance in the Comprel-ensive
Plan that addresses lk naed to orient a ormary entrance toward the
puhlic sidewalk or towards an interior sidowaik where the majority of
pedestrian trafk is expected to be internal to'Lhe siie.
Amend zoning to include language re!ated to building orientation in
any furire mixes use distric, and providing for maximum set!acks and
percent frontage on a primary street at the building setback line.
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massing and facade design
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Revise tr e zoning ordinance to encourage height variation, for
example, by allcwii,g a percentage or[he building frontage to exceed
the maximum height resirictior .
* Consider establishing a corridor overlay district with a design review
board (enabled under State Code ii ccnnected to a iJstoric district) that
couid help insure appropriate buildinc, tdcGde treatments along the
corridor. This may include standards to disccumge unadorned facades
and encourage variety, visual Interest, and consisier." character in
commercial districts.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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Incorporating more specific design guidance in the Comprehensive
Plan to address transparercy in pedestrian -oriented destinations.
Revise existing commercial zoning or create a new zoning district
icommercial highway overlay district; that requires transparency in
non-residential deveiopmen along Route 522 and within pedestrian
oriented commercial areas.
Consider establishing a corridor overlay district with a design review
board (enabled under State Code if connected to a historic disirictj Lhat
couid help ensure appropriate building facade treatments along the
cor-,idor, particularly in rinixed use and pedestrian—intensive areas.
Create design guideli es that could include s[andards to discourage
unadorned facades and encouragevariety, visual interest, and consistent
character in mixed use and commercial districts.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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The example above shows how a typical auto -oriented
site (illustration below) could redevelop with a pedestrian
oriented block sizes.
650' block
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r Incorporate languaga related to stree� connectivity in the
Comprehensive Flan.
u Amend zoning to include ,lock length standards-onsistant with the
pedestrian -oriented standa d (330 io 660 feat), and consider expanding
these standards to include provisions for mid -block pedesuian
crosswalks in blocks Iongerrhan 900'.
R Ensue h- oew develop:ne ,t mets tie connectivity measures in
VD0I's new Secondary Street Acceptance 9cquiremenLs.
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discouraged:
separate driveways & parking in front
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shared access & parking/access in rear
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Work w h VDOT to ensure coiopliance with new Primai%/ Sheet
Access Management standards or. ha iRcute 522 corridor.
incorporate access management standards as pare of a facilities
design aed caostruct;cn standards manual'.
include the MOT standards as part of the site plan review process.
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Incorpora�e language related to street connectivity in the
Comprehensive Plan_
Adopi block leogw standards to be consistent with the pedestria,
o iented standard (200 to 600 feet) and include provisions for mid -block
pedestrian crosswalks in blocks longer than L"00'.
Ensure !;-.at naw deve!op.Pert meets [he connectivity measures in
1l'Do 's nev, Secondary Stl ent fi, ;cep`ance i3equiremeots
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corridor types
introduction
The 522:ori il m; 1 ri: 1:,vi vtx', ��,T ic.mi?;si the Gcc�.rft, bv?-.kd,—:p of the SIencindoal. Valley, The
swves r:i
),) :Ind f The following corridor
types HIVStrate 1110 stj:7,-p.')0 the hurite- lond !:Sc Y�S^'J-t fnt, .-.crridor, and are intended to be
implemented !w*, Ive The sections ore ideal
and may or may not be co! rrci•rThe mup
ornmended locations for "ie corridor i
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mixed use low -to -moderate speed type
Dicst.ription;
The Mixed Use M-:dorate 77pp-z,z1.2f: FC<i.Aej 114�j
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Papermill Rood whic� hos a coniin, q!i,
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CGUrIty, approximcla"."ritir,^--h of thf
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Edge Context:
wks and fo,fflol
Public ROW Co,,-0e,xt
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mixed use high speed type
N�scripfior-
The Mixed LJo� High Speed Type is lvc;Ljfed iri the northern >:jrtion of Vfc
�.arnf.,- area as the 340/522 Co --:dor .-len �,-Wllty tend qv:i�ai-t7lly correapc-d,� to the
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Public ROW Context:
i'dor type
rural high speed type
De,wipfion:
The Rural High Speed Typo k cle-,ic
gned !o suP;)Ort molts -mi.^dal Irc::sp---rfol"on in designcte6 rural areas. Ttle c(.,f ridor ty,,#L
loc-ited in the soutH.erl,, tj:)Fj Of o5 well as the c - Ro sctAh �)f D,n,_ r3le
Adjacent Land Usc- Context:
H)qti Speed Cando. !r,,
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is Provided ViCA
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Eclae Context:
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Public ROW Context:
br mtoriiw.' tree
pl�uatiri i! o 4=id medicin rein -
'Force rhe 11'. -it nrtr r,!:,tufal feel Of the
r,%jdY,'r1Y, Y,,jui travel options
or
use