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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17 CommentsCandice Perkins From: Funkhouser, Rhonda (VDOT) <Rhonda.Fun khouser@VDOT.Virginia.gov> on behalf of Smith, Matthew, P.E. (VDOT) <Matthew.Smith@vdot.virginia.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:10 AM To: John Bishop Cc: Tim Stowe; Short, Terry (VDOT); Campbell, Adam (VDOT); Smith, Matthew, P.E. (VDOT) Subject: Omps Northeast Rezoning/TIA - VDOT Comments 9.5.2017 A VDOT review has been completed on the Omps Northeast Rezoning/TIA. We offer the following comments: VDOT Staunton District Planning recommends removal of the proposed right -in / right -out (RIRO) entrance to the site on Snowden Bridge Boulevard from both the proffers and the report recommendations. The entrance does not comply with Access Management Regulations, being the location of this entrance is within the functional area of the signalized intersection at US 11, as it overlaps the existing tapers of the westbound right turn lane and both the westbound and eastbound left turn lanes on Snowden Bridge Boulevard. With the proposed location of the additional RIRO entrance onto US 11, the majority of the site trips that would utilize the subject entrance would be accessing southbound US 11, which would require two lane shifts past the through and right turns on Snowden Bridge Boulevard to access the dual left turn lanes. This movement may result in a safety issue given the short distance to achieve the desired lane positioning, with safety concerns increasing in the future as traffic volumes on Snowden Bridge Boulevard grow with developments coming online, and ultimately the connection to Old Charles Town Road. Additionally, without a divided median, the likelihood of drivers making unlawful left in and out movements at the proposed RIRO entrance further compounds potential safety issues. As a Major Collector facility, the intent of Snowden Bridge Boulevard is to provide properly planned access points to service the local road network in a manner that maintains efficient and safe operational progression on the corridor. Commercial entrances should be proffered without The approval of the subject entrance given the location's proximity to two signalized intersections (one planned) does not meet this intent and therefore, cannot be supported. In addition, proposed entrance approvals will only occur at time of specific site development plans and should not be approved with proffers at rezoning stage. We recommend the proffer for RIRO entrance at Nulton Lane be revised to "provide improvements to the existing entrance at Nulton Lane" as there is already an entrance there. Based on the forecasted Design Year PM turning movements at the PFOpesed existing RIRO entrance to Nulton Lane, a 100' right turn taper is warranted. Furthermore, with the forecasted Design Year advancing volume on northbound US 11, only 17 additional right turns are necessary to warrant a full right turn lane onto Nulton Lane. Since this roadway will serve as an interparcel connector to properties north and east of the subject site, it is inevitable that future right turn volumes will warrant the full turn lane, of which the applicant will be the primary contributor. The turn lane will also remove decelerating vehicles accessing the site from the US 11 northbound lane merge along the property frontage, enhancing mainline operations and safety. District Planning recommends that the County require the addition of the full right turn lane along the property's US 11 frontage to the report conclusion and mitigation measures offered by the applicant. The submitted draft proffers dated June 19, 2017 provide a 20' right-of-way dedication along the property's US 11 frontage to accommodate future planned widening of the facility. However, the report recommendations state a 10' right-of-way dedication along US 11. This section of US 11 is designated as an urban, 6 -lane, divided facility per the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. Please confirm that the proposed width of right-of-way dedication can accommodate three future US 11 northbound through lanes, a right turn lane, curb and gutter section and sidewalk with minimum buffer width (approximately 62' width from the edge of the existing US 11 median). District Planning recommends the report conclusion and improvements offered by the applicant include the construction of a 5' wide sidewalk along the property's US 11 frontage. Said sidewalk to be located to accommodate the full future widening of US 11 with a minimum 4' wide buffer strip between the future back of curb and edge of sidewalk, per VDOT Road Design Manual standards for Urban Collector Streets. The report states that an assumption of 10% heavy vehicles was assigned to the background Graystone development trip generation. However, the heavy vehicle % settings in the Synchro models do not reflect this assumption, as all ingress and egress volumes from Snowden Bridge Boulevard appear to be set at 2% heavy vehicles. Synchro models and/or report will need to be updated accordingly, should a revised TIA submission be recommended by the County. • Remove the proposed full entrance proffer onto Ezra Lane. The entrance approvals will occur at time of specific site development plan and should not be approved with proffers at rezoning stage. General Study Comment: Appendix F of the report contains the signal timing information provided by VDOT for use in the study analysis. The existing signal at US 11 and Snowden Bridge Boulevard is part of a coordinated InSync system that also includes the ramp signals at the Exit 317 interchange. During the scoping process, VDOT requested that the existing year models utilize the provided cycle lengths and clearance intervals with split optimization to reflect the operation of the adaptive coordination system in the peak hour. As submitted, the existing year AM model utilizes the correct 140 second cycle length, but the existing year PM model uses a 60 second cycle length, instead of the current 150 second cycle length. Additionally, all future year Synchro models utilize considerably shorter cycle lengths of 60 - 85 seconds. While the Synchro outputs identify these shorter cycle lengths as achieving acceptable future year measures of effectiveness, simulation in SimTraffic identifies that the short cycle lengths are not capable of constantly clearing vehicle queues when a signal phase is served. While VDOT provided direction during the scoping process to optimize future model cycle lengths and splits, consideration must be given in the selection of future year cycle lengths as they relate to the other signals in the adaptive coordinated corridor. Simulation shows that dropping the cycle lengths by half does not work operationally at the single study intersection, let alone the entire InSync corridor. That being said, given the fact that the existing US 11 / Snowden Bridge Boulevard intersection is generally at maximum buildout, even if more appropriate cycle lengths are analyzed, it is VDOT's opinion that traffic generated by the subject property is unlikely to result in additional mitigation measures that are not already identified in the report or these comments. However, the current analysis outputs presented in the report are not an accurate representation of the sum of total potential future development impacts to the study intersections/ US 11 corridor. Numerous previous studies completed in the area have all identified that significant improvements to the transportation network are necessary given the anticipated level of growth along US 11 to the north of Exit 317 (widening of US 11, full completion of Snowden Bridge Boulevard, relocation of Redbud Road and the Exit 317 northbound off -ramp). Therefore, VDOT will defer to Frederick County to determine if a full update of the TIA to more accurately model potential future conditions is warranted for the county's information. At a minimum, VDOT District Planning recommends that an updated version of the report executive summary and conclusion be submitted as an addendum (which highlights revisions in response to the comments below), along with an updated proffer submittal for a second review. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this information, do not hesitate to let me know. Matthew B. Smith, P.E. I Area LandUs--Engineer Virginia Department ofTransportation Clarke-, Frederick, Shenand0lah8kWanen Counties 14031 Old, Valley Pike Ed/mburg,VA 22824 voice, 54O/984-56115 f�x� 54�/904-S6O7 September 21, 2017, Mr. John Bishop Assistant Director, Transportation Fredrick County Planning and Development 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Omps NE Rezoning — VDOT Comments Dear John: This letter is in response to the September 5, 2017 email from Matthew Smith of VDOT and the review comments offered for your consideration in said email. I agree with the conclusion proposed by Mr. Smith and have attached a revise Executive Summary and Conclusion for the Traffic Impact Study prepared by this firm. The revisions address additional development that is planned in the vicinity of this rezoning and the possible need for future evaluation of traffic impacts from development projects not previously examined. I am also providing a copy of the revise proffer statement and GDP. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Timothy 2stowe, PE, LS President Attachments 103 Heath Court, Winchester Virginia 22602 - (540) 686.7373 fax: (540) 301. 1100 email: TimStowe@StoweCompanies.com Executive Summary This Traffic Impact Study was prepared to support the rezoning request for the land owned by K&J investments and Is located east of Martinsburg Pike in Frederick County, VA. The rezoning, if approved, will lead to the development of 3.9 acres with a fast food restaurant and a convenience store with fuel pumps. The subject property is located east of Martinsburg Pike and north of Snowden Bridge Boulevard in Frederick County, VA. Access to the site will be through new entrances onto Ezra Lane, Nulton Lane, and Snowden Bridge Blvd. The Nulton Lane entrance will provide access to Martinsburg Pike. The Snowden Bridge Blvd. and Martinsburg Pike connections will be right -in right -out only. The Ezra Lane entrance will be a full movement entrance. The construction of Ezra Lane and Nulton Lane are necessary to distribute the traffic from the proposed development and are considered an important part of this development. With the introduction of significant background traffic in the background and design year scenarios, a decrease in the level of service for some movements was observed in the Design Year 2024. This can be seen in the Design Year PM peak hour where two left turning movements operate at a LOS of D and the southbound left turn movement operates at a LOS of E with a delay of 58.8 seconds. To mitigate this impact the recommended roadway improvements are: • Construct Ezra Lane from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Nulton Lane as a 2 -lane public roadway with a continuous left turn lane. • Construct Nulton Lane as a 2 -lane private roadway with a right turn lane from Route 11. Nulton Lane will provide ingress and egress for the adjacent land owners to the north. • Provide additional 20' of right of way along Route 11 to accommodate future improvements and a 5' sidewalk. • Enter into a signalization agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for the signal at the intersection of Snowden Bridge Boulevard and Ezra Lane With these improvements proffered by this developer combined with the improvements this developer has previously proffered and/or participated in at this location, it is the opinion of this engineer that the transportation impacts of this rezoning and its resulting development are both manageable and acceptable for this project setting. It is recognized that additional development in the surrounding area is likely to occur after the design year of this project, and that development could have an impact on traffic operations in the intersections studied for this project. Conclusions This Traffic Impact Study was prepared to support the rezoning request for the land owned by K&J Investments and is located east of Martinsburg Pike in Frederick County, VA. The rezoning, if approved, will lead to the development of 3.9 acres with a fast food restaurant and a convenience store with fuel pumps. The subject property is located east of Martinsburg Pike and north of Snowden Bridge Blvd. in Frederick County, VA. Access to the site will be through new entrances onto Ezra Lane, Nulton Lane, and Snowden Bridge Blvd. The Nulton Lane entrance will provide access to Martinsburg Pike. The Snowden Bridge Blvd. and Martinsburg Pike connections will be right -in right -out only. The Ezra Lane entrance will be a full movement entrance. The construction of Ezra Lane and Nulton Lane are necessary to distribute the traffic from the proposed development and are considered an important part of this development. With the introduction of significant background traffic in the background and design year scenarios, a decrease in the level of service for some movements was observed in the Design Year 2024. This can be seen in the Design Year PM peak hour where two left turning movements operate at a LOS of D and the southbound left turn movement operates at a LOS of E with a delay of 58.8 seconds. To mitigate this impact the recommended roadway improvements are: • Construct Ezra Lane from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Nulton Lane as a 2 -lane public roadway with a continuous left turn lane. • Construct Nulton Lane as a 2 -lane private roadway with a right turn lane from Route 11. Nulton Lane will provide ingress and egress for the adjacent land owners to the north. • Provide additional 20' of right of way along Route 11 to accommodate future improvements and a 5' sidewalk. • Enter into a signalization agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for the signal at the intersection of Snowden Bridge Boulevard and Ezra Lane With these improvements proffered by this developer combined with the improvements this developer has previously proffered and/or participated in at this location, it is the opinion of this engineer that the transportation impacts of this rezoning and its resulting development are both manageable and acceptable for this project setting. It is recognized that additional development in the surrounding area is likely to occur after the design year of this project, and that development could have an impact on traffic operations in the intersections studied for this project. FREDERICK WATER 315 Tasker Road PH (540) 868-1061 Eric R. Lawrence Stephens City, Virginia 22655 Fax (540) 868-1429 Executive Director www.FrederickWater.com August 9, 2017 Tim Stowe Stowe Engineering, PLC 103 Heath Court Winchester, Virginia 22602 RE: Rezoning Application Comment Omps North East Rezoning Tax Map Number: 43-A-147,148,149, and 151C 3.883 acres Dear Mr. Stowe: Thank you for the opportunity to offer review comments on the Omps North East rezoning application package, with a proffer statement dated June 19, 2017 and the Impact Statement dated May 30, 2017. Frederick Water offers comments limited to the anticipated impact/effect upon Frederick Water's public water and sanitary sewer system and the demands thereon. The rezoning application seeks to enable a 1,500 square feet service station and a 3,000 square foot restaurant, although it is noted that the proffer statement does not limit the use of the property to these uses and nor square footages. The proffer statement is also silent on improvements that would be constructed by the property owner to meet water and sewer demands. Accordingly, the comments offered herein are general in nature. The ultimate decision regarding the ability to serve the property with adequate water and sewer will be determined at the time the site's use is determined, and water and sewer connection fees are paid to Frederick Water. The project parcels are located in the sewer and water service area (SWSA) and in an area presently served by FCSA. SWSA enables access to public water and sewer service by county 5 ANNIVERS +R"l ,. Water At Your Service ILK Page 2 Omps North East rezoning application Tim Stowe, Stowe Engineering August 9, 2017 policy. Location within the SWSA does not guarantee that sewer and water capacities are available to serve the property. Water is readily available to serve the site. Pressures and flows are suitable. As noted in the project's Impact Analysis Statement, wastewater from the site will be conveyed to the existing HH Omps sewer pump station, through the sanitary sewer lines, and ultimately treated at the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility. Sanitary sewer conveyance in the vicinity of the site presently has limited capacity. Connection to the sanitary sewer system will be contingent on the applicant performing a technical analysis of the existing sanitary sewer system within the area to be served and the ability of the existing conveyance system to accept additional loads. The applicant may also need to introduce a SCADA system to increase sewer flow efficiency in order to introduce additional flows to the sewer conveyance system. As previously noted, sewer system capacity is not reserved until the sewer connection fee is paid to Frederick Water, and physical connection to the system is made. Water and sanitary sewers are to be constructed in accordance with the FCSA standards specifications. Dedicated easements may be required and based on the layout vehicular access will need to be incorporated into the final design. Please be aware that the FCSA is offering these review comments without benefit of knowledge of the specific use of the site. We would welcome an opportunity to review any proffers which may serve to mitigate any sewer deficiencies. Thank you for the opportunity to offer review comments. Sincerely, s Eric R. Lawrence Executive Director Cc: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP, County Planning Department Rezolting Commeut,% Frederick County Departwent of Public Works Niail to: F'r�:derick Counn, E)epr, ot'Public U,-t:krk-s Atrw Diivi:lor ofEnginetri rig, I i' 07'Mirth Ketit Street W' ester. 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AIpfictbfst','- Nwvle- StOWA PLC Nia.H.Ki Address, he -an) Ctyur f nr)rfn- ismst remarat of M, rtk44,,burq Pk wtc I(I-rI and Stjv/wden btw Ct,aien( zurdng: ht -I 132 3 .9 D artment of Public Wark's Commen(N. 44, �s —20 y Public Works Signature &-, Date: Notice to Dept. of 'y we CO vz w4r VVI A L— orh,s - Please Return This 'Fortii En the Applicant ,A"-, RECY-1 J-0"Al 2 201- Rezoning Comments i E C E I V E D U'i Z' 0 Frederick County Fire Marshal Mail to: f-'rederick County Fire Marshal 1800 Coverstone Drive Winchester, Virginia 22602 (540) 665-6350 Winchester,, Virginia Eland _UwIIVVjr to. Frederick County Fire & Rescue Dept, Attn: Fire, Marshal Public Safety Building 1900 Co-verstone Drive Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible j.:1 order to assist the Frederick County Fire Marshal with his review Attach a COPY of your application form, location map, proffer ;;statement, impact analysis, and arty other Pertinent, information. Applicant's Name: Stowe Engineering, PLC 1, elephone: 540.667.4919 Mailing Address: 103 Heath Court Vinchester, VA 22602 email: tJnISt0we@stowecornj)anies.com, Location of property: northeast corner at intersection of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Snowden Bridge Boulevard Current Zoning: M I RP, RA Zoning requested: 82^ Acreage: 3.9 Fire Marshal's Comments: Fire Marshal ' s Signature ture & 14 RIN Notice to Fire Marshal - Please Return 'Bilis Form to the Applicant 22 Date Received 6120/2017 Frederick County Department of'Fire and Revcue Office of the Fire Marshal 1080 Coverstoire Drive Winchester, VA 2-7602 (540) 665-6350 Fav: (540) 678-4739 Email: fittoeq fiva. us Plan Review &tow"fo-mments Plan/Permit Type Rezoning 06-20-17 Name Omps Northeast Property Rezoning Address Martinsburg Pk/Snowden Bridge Winchester Project Name Rezoning 06-20-17 Applicant Name & Number Stowe Engineering 540-686-7373 RE# Permit Number Emergency Vehicle Access Hydrant Location: Siamese Location: Fire Lanes Required: Plan Approval Status Comments Adequate inadequate NJA /' Adequate Inadequate NPI Adequate Inadequate NiYes No �A/ Signature: Reviewed By: Kenneth Scott, Jr. Titfp:- V Date Reviewed 6/21/2017 VA 22602 Candice Perkins From: Rod Williams <rwillia@fcva.us> Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 2:06 PM To: Tim Stowe Cc: Candice Perkins; Gary Oates Subject: RE: Omps NE Rezoning - responses to review comments Tim — I've reviewed the revised proffer statement and this confirms that County Attorney comments have been addressed. From: Tim Stowe [mailto:timstowe@stowecompanies.com] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 3:41 PM To: Rod Williams <rwillia@fcva.us> Cc: Candice Perkins <cperkins@fcva.us>; Gary Oates <Greywolfeinc@aol.com> Subject: RE: Omps NE Rezoning - responses to review comments '•• The revisions suggested below have been incorporated into the proffers. Tim Stowe Stowe Engineering 540.686.7373 v 1540.336.0656 m 1540.301.1100 f From: Rod Williams [mailto:rwillia@fcva.us] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:03 PM To: Tim Stowe <timstowe@stowecompanies.com> Cc: Candice Perkins <cperkins(d)fcva.us>; Gary Oates <Greywolfeinc@aol.com> Subject: RE: Omps NE Rezoning - responses to review comments Tim, I am in receipt of the revised proffer statement dated September 19, 2017, and have the following comments: * Thank you for the inclusion of the rezoning plat. For absolute clarity, it would be best if the pertinent part of the introductory paragraph of the proffer statement read: "... that in the event the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, shall approve Rezoning Application 17 for the rezoning of 3.395 acres from the RA District to the B2 District and 0.488 acres from the M1 District to the B2 District, said areas being shown on the attached rezoning plat, development of the subject properties shall be done in conformity with ..." • Also, with respect to the rezoning plat itself, its title needs to be revised, as it references some lots that are not part of the rezoning and North Stephenson, Inc., which does not own lots that are part of the rezoning. Thus, something like: "Final Plat of a Proposed Rezoning of the 1 Lands of K & J Investments, LC Parcels 43-(A)-147 (portion), 43-(A)-148, 43-(A)-149, and 43- (A) -151C (portion) Stonewall Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia. • Proffers 1a, 1b, and 1d — Perhaps the best way to address clearly reflecting the limit on entrances in Proffers 1a and 1d would be with phrasing such as "The owners hereby proffer to construct not more than one ... ". I do see that there is not necessarily a need to state a completion time, as the entrances will serve only the subject property itself. For Proffer 1 b, it might be appropriate instead to add a sentence that the owners will not construct any other entrances on Route 11. e From: Tim Stowe[mailto:timstowe@stowecompanies.com] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 3:21 PM To: Rod Williams <rwillia@fcva.us> Cc: Candice Perkins <cperkins@fcva.us>; Gary Oates <Greywolfeinc@aol.com> Subject: Omps NE Rezoning - responses to review comments M Please see attachments Tim Stowe Stowe Engineering v 540.686.7373 1 c 540.336.0656 1 f 540.301.1100 2 LOB,DImo. �. FIR LQl HEALTH DISTRICT June 26, 2017 Lord Falirfax Health D gills t ril"et Frederick clk 1 Winchester Environmental Health 107 North Kent Streei - Suite # 201 Winc•hestl— . Vu-.0inia 2601. Tel. (.540) 72"-3480 Fax (540) 722-3419 dh. irgini:. goy Agency Comments: VIDHOF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT HEALTH, Protecting You and Your Environment This Health Department has reviewed the request for comments for the Re -Zoning of property belonging to K & J Investments. LC, from RA {2.459 acres): RP ().936 acres & M1 (0.499 acres), to B-2 (3.9 acres, designated as Tax Map#: 43-A-147 43-A-148 43- A-149. & 43 -A -151C. This Health Department has no objections to the re -zoning of the above -listed property. Based upon information provided by the applicant the future use of the property will include a proposed convenience store, and a proposed fast food restaurant. vvhich will be served by public water and sewer. The applicant describes the property as an open field with one single family home. In the event that construction or development of the property may impact any existing private grater supply (-.vell)or sewage disposal system, the applicant is requested to consult Nvith this Health Department for proper abandonment practices in regards to septic components (se tic,tanks, pump Page 1 Pae 2 tanks) or existing wells Application for a well abandonment hermit must be made through this Health Department prior to any construction that maT impact an existing rim rate water system (well). Agency Signatures CDate: Title: ` - c -ak- (NOTICE "I'O AGENCY—PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE APPLICANT) Rezoning Comments Winchester ReLional Airport Mail to: Hand deliver to: ------ Winchester Regional Airport Winchester Regional Airport Attn: Executive Director Attn: Executive Director 491 Airport Road 491 Airport Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 (Rt. 645, off of Rt. 522 South) (540) 662-2422 W inchester, Virginia Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Winchester Regional Airport with their review. Attach a copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent information. Applicant's Name: Stowe Engineering, PLC Mailing Address: 103 Heath Court Telephone: 540-336-0656 Winchester, VA 22602 email: timstowe@stowecompanies.com Location of property: north east corner at intersection of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Snowden Bridge Boulevard Current Zoning: M1, RP, RA Zoning requested: B2 Acreage: 3.9 Winchester Regional Airport's Comments: Rezoning is compatible with airport operations Winchester Regional Airport's Serena Manuel Serena Manuel Signature & Date: 2017.07.28 09:54:06 -04'00' Notice to Winchester Regional Airport - Please Return Form to Applicant 30 Rezoning Comments Frederick County Department of Parks & Recreation Mail to• Frederick County Department of Parks & Recreation 107 North Dent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 (540) 665-5678 Mand deliver to: Frederick County Department of Parks & Recreation County Administration Bldg., 2nd Floor 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia Applicant: Please fill out the information as accurately as possible in order to assist the Department of Parks & Recreation with their review. Attach a copy of your application form, location map, proffer statement, impact analysis, and any other pertinent information. Applicant's Name: Stowe Engineering, PLC � Telephone: 540.667.4919 Mailing Address: 103 Heath Court Winchester, VA 22602 email: timstowe@stowecompanies.com Location of property: north east corner at intersection of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Snowden Bridge Boulevard Current zoning: M1, RP, RA Zoning requested: B2 Acreage: 3.9 Department of Parks & .Recreation Comments: n Al Pks. & Rec. Signature & Date: 1 `, Notice to Department of Parks & Recreation - Please Return This Form to the Applicant J 23