TC 04-23-18 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 April 23, 2018
DATE: April 25, 2018
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton Chairman (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) Barry Schnoor (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC/voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
***Items Not Requiring Board Action***
1. Jones Road-Truck Restriction:
Chairman Lofton was contacted by residents that reside on Jones Road regarding
the increase in heavy truck traffic. They are seeking a truck restriction. The
Committee discussed that Jones Road provides a connection between Middle
Road and Cedar Creek Grade. The most recent VDOT traffic count on Jones
Road indicated the average daily use was 2,700 vehicles. This count does not
provide a truck percentage. It was discussed if the trucks are restricted from using
Jones Road, an alternate route would be used.
Upon motion by, Mr. Oates, seconded by Mr. Racey the Committee chose not to
send forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
2. Grace Church Road (Route 668)-Unpaved Road:
Staff has been in contact with a resident of Grace Church Road, regarding dust
and maintenance. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has applied
dust remediation, however the overall concern of the maintenance remains. The
resident would like the roadway to be added to the unpaved list. The traffic trips
have increased 50% from 120 trips per day in 2008 to 180 trips in 2017.
MEMORANDUM
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Upon motion by Supervisor McCann-Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Oates, the
Committee recommended that Staff include Grace Church Road (Route 668) to
the next update of the Secondary Road Improvement Plan.
3. Route 604 from Route 55 to Route 600-Truck Restriction:
Chairman Lofton has been contacted by the residents of Gravel Springs Road
(Route 604) regarding heavy truck traffic. They are seeking a truck restriction.
Gravel Springs Road provides a connection between Wardensville Pike (Route
55) and Route 600. This section was counted by VDOT in 2014 and at that time
there was a total of 390 vehicles per day. This study did not specify truck trips.
The Committee discussed the proposed truck restriction and requested additional
analysis by VDOT and was not ready to move forward.
On motion by Mr. Racey, seconded by Mr. Oates the Committee recommended
postponing this item until additional analysis by VDOT is completed.
4. County Project Updates:
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
Staff continues to work through roundabout design comments from VDOT. A
memorandum of the agreement has been developed regarding the comments from
the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation that was part of the State
Environmental Review Process and has been distributed. The surface street
design is nearly complete.
Renaissance Drive:
The test borings for the geotechnical report are currently taking place. The
geotechnical report is expected to be completed in May. Staff is awaiting
additional feedback from FirstEnergy regarding powerline impacts. The
Preliminary Engineering Agreement has been executed with CSX, which governs
CSX review of the bridge design. Pennoni Associates is beginning to work on the
State Environmental Review Process and the design is at 30%.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity currently.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
Staff has recently prepared materials for our private partner that outlines the
timelines for funding and items that are needed to proceed forward with the
project.
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5. Upcoming Agenda Items:
May
Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Plan updates
TBD
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
6. Other Business:
Mr. Oates was contacted by a resident of Woodside Road regarding the dust and
maintenance. Staff advised a follow-up with the Committee on this issue.
The next Transportation Committee meeting has been rescheduled to
May 21, 2018.
JAB/ks