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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
MEMORANDUM FAX: 540/665-6395
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation\��
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of April 22, 2(x,3
DATE: May 15, 2013 '�
The Transportation Committee met on April 22, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Gene Fisher (voting)
Christopher Collins (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Bryon Grigsby (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
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Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
*Items Requiring Action***
None
***Items Not Requiring Action***
Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan Updates
The Committee reviewed this item and has recommended approval to the Board of
Supervisors. This will appear as an independent item on the Board agenda because it is a
public hearing item.
Wakeland Manor Sign Requests
The County Administrator's office has forwarded a request from the Wakeland Manor
Home Owners Association for Children at Play signs in their neighborhood. A total of ten
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signs are requested. Under VDOT's new policy, these signs would be installed and
maintained by Frederick County. Cost is expected to be $300-$400 per sign.
As the Committee considers this request, staff would note that Children at Play signs in
residential areas are most appropriate around recreation areas, as opposed to more general
coverage.
The Committee reviewed this item and had concerns regarding placement and volume of
signs. In addition, due to the fact that the County would be responsible for installation and
maintenance, they have asked staff to come up with a review process and fee structure for
dealing with these requests and their associated costs.
3. No Parking Request in Redbud Run
Mr. Robert Pageant of the Red Bud Run Subdivision has contacted VDOT and staff to
request that no parking be allowed in the vicinity of the following intersections.
Morlyn Drive and Morgan Mill Road
MacKenzie Lane and Woods Mill Road
The roadways in question are public streets and, should the County request a parking
restriction, VDOT will consider it.
The Committee considered this item and determined that they did not feel a
recommendation that the Board request a parking restriction of VDOT was warranted.
4. Apple Pie Ridge Road
Mr. Greg Hewitt has contacted staff regarding speed limits on Apple Pie Ridge Road. His
concern is with the differing speed limits for trucks and passenger vehicles. He feels that
the discrepancy creates driver frustration on the part of the passenger vehicle and leads to
unsafe passing and accidents. He is particularly concerned by the number of the drivers that
are teenagers, due to the close proximity of James Wood High School.
Staff would note that VDOT has recently conducted a speed study and enacted speed limit
changes along Apple Pie Ridge Road. If changes were enacted to eliminate the difference
in speeds, it would likely be to lower the overall limit to the current truck limit.
The Committee reviewed this item. The discussion noted that conversations were had with
VDOT at the time the speed limits were adjusted. The Committee determined that further
interaction with VDOT regarding the speeds on this roadway was not warranted at this time.
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