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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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Board of Supervisors
John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation -
Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of June 28, 2010
July 21, 2010
The Transportation Committee met on June 28, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Gary Lofton (voting)
Dave Burleson (voting)
James Racey (voting)
George Kriz (liaison PC)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
***items Requiring Action***
3. Fox Drive State Route Number
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
Prior to the construction of Route 37, Fox Drive and Apple Pie Ridge Road were connected and
shared the State Route number of 739. Even after the construction of Route 37 and associated
relocation of Apple Pie Ridge Road, both roadways have continued to share Route number 739. At
the request of citizens who have been inconvenienced by this, particularly for their out of town
guests, a request was brought to VDOT to look into the renumbering of Fox Drive.
This is an administrative change and VDOT has reserved Route number 766 for Fox Drive.
On a motion by Mr. Racey that was seconded by Mr. Burleson, the Committee voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the change.
107. North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Route 522 South Draft Report
Staff provided access to the Route 522 Draft Report that is being prepared by a consultant for
the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Staff felt, and the Committee agreed, that the design
recommendations for a significant section of the County -section of Route 522 were not in
keeping with what Frederick County envisions for that area. In addition, it was noted that the
modeling did not include the future Tevis Street intersection with Route 522. This lack puts a
shadow over the results presented for the Airport Road intersection with Route 522. The
Committee also asked for verification that traffic was routed over the Russell 150 Bridge.
Staff is taking these comments to the MPO for resolution before presenting an updated draft.
The draft documents are available at the County website on the front page of the planning and
development department section, under Transportation. Should anyone on the Board desire to
be provided with a paper copy, please contact staff and it will be provided.
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff provided an update on the progress of the transportation component of the Comprehensive
Plan. We have completed the process of holding stakeholder meetings with many groups as
follows:
Inland Port
Law Enforcement (state and local)
Economic Development Authority
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Top of Virginia Builders Association
Industrial Parks Association
Regional Airport
Frederick County Schools
Frederick County Fire and Rescue
Virginia Department of Transportation
In addition, GIS staff has updated the Eastern Road Plan map.
Since the meeting, the rough draft has been submitted to the Comp. Plan Committee and staff
continues to incorporate feedback from the various stakeholder groups.
4. Other
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