TC 05-02-16 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 May 2, 2016
(Rescheduled from April 25, 2016)
DATE: May 17, 2016
The Transportation Committee met on May 2, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) Barry Schnoor (voting)
Gene Fisher (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Gary Oates (Liaison PC)
***Items Requiring Action***
1. Traffic Calming in Oakdale Crossing
Staff presented the petition filed by the residents of Oakdale Crossing requesting
that their key neighborhood streets be studied under VDOT’s traffic calming
program. The petition is attached.
It was noted that in addition to a Board Resolution requesting the area be studied
that there are data requirements which staff will coordinate with the Frederick
County Sherriff’s department and VDOT to satisfy. There was also discussion of
requesting that VDOT look as far beyond the borders of the Oakdale Crossing
neighborhood as their program and good planning judgement would allow in
considering the totality of potential cut through traffic.
MEMORANDUM
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MOTION
On a motion by Mr. Fisher and seconded by Mrs. McCann-Slaughter the
committee recommended the Board adopt a resolution requesting the study of the
neighborhood under the VDOT traffic calming program. Staff is working with
VDOT to obtain a sample resolution but has not received it as of this date. A
resolution will be forwarded to the Board prior to or at this meeting.
***Items Not Requiring Action***
2. Eastern Road Plan Map Discussion
Staff provided draft updates to the Eastern Road plan map for the committee to
consider. The changes were minor in nature and designated as a cleanup exercise.
Chairman Lofton requested clarification of the process and staff noted that from the
Transportation Committee the map would go to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
and then through the public meeting process, Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors. By consensus, the committee forwarded the draft changes.
3. HB2 Application Development Update
Staff provided a map detailing the draft list of potential HB2 applications for the
upcoming application period. It was noted that the only project on the draft map that
the Committee had not previously seen was the intersection of Crestleigh Drive and
Senseny Road. Staff noted that this intersection came under increased discussion and
scrutiny during the recent discussion of the Ravens Masterplan. Staff further noted
that while indications are that the intersection likely still does not meet the warrants
for a traffic signal but that turn lanes would improve safety at the intersection in
addition to fully vetting out the possibility of signalization.
4. County Projects Update
Staff provided the following update on the County’s revenue sharing projects.
Snowden Bridge Blvd:
Construction is underway and on schedule at this time.
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
The Applicant has the draft revenue sharing agreement but has not yet executed it.
The Applicant has been working through issues with VDOT regarding entrances
on the masterplan. Staff has been participating in these discussions.
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Renaissance Drive:
Staff is coordinating with EDA staff to complete a grant application which could
change the project from a grade to a bridge crossing. In addition, efforts continue
to forward conversations with CSX regarding the potential crossing.
Valley Mill Road Realignment:
Thirty percent design has been completed and the County’s on call consultant is
providing an updated cost estimate to complete design through 100%. Upon
approval by the private party partner, the next phase of design will begin.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
5. Other
Staff updated the Committee on their recent meeting with VDOT engineering staff
regarding the entrances to Gainsboro Elementary/Middle School and Armel
Elementary School. Each school is experiencing safety issues with exiting left turn
traffic that is being studied.
VDOT updated the Committee on Exit 310 improvements.
Mr. Oates requested staff to look into TDR’s from the perspective of transportation
and using them for commercial uses instead of residential. Mrs. McCann Slaughter
requested some more time to speak with Mr. Oates about the issue and Mr. Lofton
asked that the item return for discussion at the June meeting.
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