TC 10-26-15 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of October 26, 2015
DATE: November 3, 2015
The Transportation Committee met on October 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Chuck DeHaven (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Gene Fisher (voting) Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
James Racey (voting)
Barry Schnoor (voting)
Jason Ransom (Voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
***Items Requiring Action***
NONE
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Rail Access Funds Application for Trex
Staff outlined that Trex is seeking a $300,000 grant from the Virginia Department
of Rail and Public Transportation to construct a rail spur on their property south
of Shawnee Drive. Staff noted that, unlike the highway access program through
MEMORANDUM
VDOT, this is not a County application but did require a County resolution of
support.
Motion by Mr. Racey and seconded by Mr. Ransom to recommend the Board
adopt the resolution of support. Passed unanimously.
This item was approved by the Board at their October 28, 2015 meeting.
2. Revenue Sharing Application
Staff presented the following to the committee.
Each year, the County applies for funding through the State Revenue Sharing
program. Currently, the maximum application amount is $10 million. This is a
dollar for dollar matching program, so an application for $10 million in funding
would be in support of $20 million in projects. Staff is seeking a resolution of
support for a total application amount of $10 million to support the following
projects:
1. $500,000.00 in balance to complete funds for Route 11 North between Exit
317 and Route 37. Proffer funds to provide the match.
2. $550,000.00 in balance to complete and right-of-way funds for Renaissance
Drive. Expected match from Artillery Development.
3. $8,950,000.00 in minor design and construction funding for Jubal Early
Extension and interchange with Route 37. Expected match from Willow Run
Development.
Motion by Mr. Racey and seconded by Mr. Fisher to recommend the Board
approve the above applications.
This item was approved by the Board at their October 28, 2015 meeting.
3. Eastern Road Plan update
Staff provided a current copy of the transportation section of the Comprehensive
Plan to begin discussion of its update as part of the overall update. Items that
were noted to focus on are as follows:
A. Discuss and evaluate the use of complete streets language.
B. Traffic calming strategies in neighborhoods.
C. Careful review of map projects to make sure they match recent actions and
that they still make sense.
D. Notation of key connections and projects.
E. Staff noted there are items that will likely benefit from greater detail given the
requirements of House Bill 2 project applications.
4. House Bill 2 update and next steps
Staff updated the committee on the status of the House Bill 2 applications and
noted that the County now needs to begin preparing for the next round of
applications. Items noted that will help in that process are as follows.
A. Coordination with EDC on their strategic plan to make sure key projects are
highlighted due to economic development being a key scoring component for
our area.
B. Additional detail in the comprehensive plan to support projects.
C. Ongoing and aggressive review of other plans that can provide support for key
projects in the documentation of the application.
5. Other