TC 12-18-17 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of December 18, 2017
DATE: December 27, 2017
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton Chairman (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Gene Fisher (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Barry Schnoor (voting)
Kevin Kenney (liaison PC)
The Committee submits the following:
***Items Requiring Board Action***
1. Renaissance Drive Phase II – Authorization to Proceed (see attached):
A brief overview was presented to the Committee for the project that will extend
Renaissance Drive from Prosperity Drive to Shady Elm Road with a bridge over the CSX
Railroad, this would be approximately .5 miles. A two (2) lane shoulder and a ditch
section except the bridge which will be a full future four (4) lane section. This will allow
new and existing commercial traffic to access the Route 37 interchange from the South.
The cost estimate for this project would be $5,791,500.00. The funding package which
has been put together comes from the following sources:
• $1,638,764.00-Revenue Sharing VDOT
• $633,644.00-Artillery Rezoning Proffer
• $451,791.46-Blackburn Rezoning Proffer
• $1,080,000.00- Carbaugh Rezoning Proffer (BOS approved December 13, 2017)
• $1,995,682.00-Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund
There are no backstop agreements with this project. Staff has recommended to proceed
with this project.
MEMORANDUM
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Upon a motion by Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Racey, the Committee
recommended approval to proceed with one Committee member voting against.
3. Springdale Road Truck Restriction (see attached):
A brief overview was presented to the Committee regarding citizens’ concerns with truck
traffic on Springdale Road between Route 11 and the intersection of Shady Elem Road.
The road has significant horizontal and vertical curvature issues. The roadway is
approximately 20 feet wide at the widest point. It is generally narrower. There is a
reasonable alternative route. The Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors on whether to hold a public hearing on the Springdale Road restriction. Staff
recommends that this be forwarded to a public hearing.
Upon a motion by Mrs. McCann-Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Racey the Committee
forwarded this proposal for the Springdale Road restriction to the Board of
Supervisors for public hearing with recommendation for approval. The motion was
unanimously approved.
***Items Not Requiring Board Action***
2. Green Spring Road Speed Limit:
The residents of Green Spring Road have raised concerns regarding the speed limit. Staff
has been coordinating with the VDOT Traffic Engineering Department to consider this
issue. The VDOT Staff has determined that a lower speed limit is likely. Staff is seeking
the Committee is in concurrence for VDOT to move forward with conducting a speed
study if required.
By consensus, the Committee chose to concur with VDOT’s decision if further study
is needed.
4. County Project Updates
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
Full Bridge plans are undergoing review for final comment. Airport Road and the
Roundabout are expected to be at 60% within 2 weeks. Environmental surveys are
complete. On site test boring for signal pole design is expected shortly.
Renaissance Drive:
Covered under Item 1
Valley Mill Road Realignment:
No activity at this time.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
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Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
Communication was sent to the Applicant and noted that the County could make no
further moves forward on the project until a revenue sharing agreement is in place.
Following, a meeting was held at which the agreement was discussed, and Staff is
awaiting feedback from the Applicant. No new action as of this agenda. Staff has
reached out to the Applicant’s engineer and no update was provided.
4. Upcoming Agenda Items:
November/December
MPO Route 11 South Stars Study
December/January
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
SmartScale Applications Discussion
Old Charlestown Road Bridge
5. Other Business:
JAB/ks