TC 04-23-07 Meeting MinutesMEMORANDUM
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, Transportation Planner-li[.�lc�
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of April 23, 2007
DATE: April 30, 2007
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Phil Lemieux (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Mike Smith (voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison)
George Kriz (liaison)
Gary Oates (liaison)
Members Absent
Donald Breeden (liaison)
549/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
Joining the Commission for this meeting were members of the CPPS, DRRS, Public Works
Committee, Frederick County Treasurer, Director of Public Works, Director of Fire and Rescue,
Assistant County Administrator, Planning Staff, and a representative of VDOT.
None
***Items Requiring Action***
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***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Discussion of Public and Private Subdivision Street Requirements
On April 23, 2007, the Transportation Committee held a public meeting to continue the discussion
of private ownership and maintenance of subdivision streets by the Home Owners Associations
(HOA). Members of the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee, the Public Works
Committee, and other key participants were in attendance at this meeting. Previously, on March 26,
2007, the Committee and other key participants initiated the joint discussion of this issue.
The intent of the joint working group was to seek input from -the interested stakeholder groups
regarding the use of private streets within the community to ensure that the needs of each group is
fully recognized in any modifications to the existing County Policy on Subdivision Streets.
The Joint Working Group's initial discussion focused around enabling the use of private streets
within future subdivisions under the ownership of Homeowners Associations with the following
considerations for any potential policy proposal:
• The private streets meet or exceed current VDOT standards or enhanced local street design
standards.
• The creation of an enhanced Public review entity to administer the private street program.
• The creation of an oversight organization to ensure the financial structure and stability of the
Associations responsible for ownership and maintenance of the private streets. The
alternative approaches may include a special transportation district or a district similar to
that of a Sanitary District.
• The application of this requirement to specific types of communities and populations.
Recommendation
Ultimately, the recommendation of the Transportation Committee and Joint Working Group
focused on Frederick County assuming the role of administering a more comprehensive public
street system similar to that offered by Arlington and Henrico Counties and presently provided by
VDOT. The feeling was that Frederick County should be proactive in this regard. It was firmly
acknowledged by the group that it would not be in the best interests of Frederick County to allow
private ownership and maintenance of subdivision streets by Home Owners and Property Owners
Associations.
This item is for information and discussion.
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