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Home My WebLink About01-21 CommentsWarwick Dr and Berkeley St are approved for use. All other street names included here are already approved for use. No additional road names required at this time. No 1/20/2021 2/22/2021 Helen White, GIS Technician 2/22/2021 Planning Office Wayne Lee, Coordinator of Planning and Development leew@fcpsk12.net 1415 Amherst Street www.frederick.k12.va.us 540-662-3889 ext. 88249 P.O. Box 3508 Winchester, Virginia 22604-2546 February 3, 2021 Mr. Niki Adhikusuma Greenway Engineering 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, VA 22602 Re: Fairfax Downs Subdivision Plan Application Dear Mr. Adhikusuma: Frederick County Public Schools has reviewed the subdivision plan application referenced above, submitted to us on January 5, 2021. We offer the following comments: 1. The current arrangement of the subdivision's roadways makes an already bad situation worse. Warrior Drive backs up onto Fairfax Pike, sometimes as much as half a mile, during arrival and gridlocks during dismissal. Additional traffic from the subdivision will only make this worse. 2. The school division is disappointed a connection to Brandy Lane is not a part of the proposal. Throughout the course of planning for this development, school staff was told this connection would be made, as it would provide significant safety benefits. Though it was not stated, it was implied in a January 28, 2021 conversation with Evan Wyatt and Randy Kepler that FCPS would be responsible for extending Warrior Drive, making a connection to Brandy Lane, and improving Brandy Lane to VDOT standards. We are strongly opposed to using public Virginia Public School Authority bond funds for this purpose. The congestion on Warrior Drive indicates a need for the subdivision to connect to Brandy Lane. In such situations, the County customarily requires developers to build such roads. 3. Given the current situation, the extension of Warrior Drive would follow the current path of the driveway at Sherando High School. During dismissal, buses park along this driveway and load students there. So, the extension of Warrior Drive would displace bus stacking and would necessitate creation of additional pavement to accommodate these buses. This represents an additional impact on public funds. 4. Part of this subdivision plan is for FCPS to dedicate a 10' wide strip of FCPS land to meet County and VDOT requirements for the right-of-way for the future Warrior Drive extension. There's no benefit to FCPS to do so. 5. Access from Warrior Drive to the school needs to be maintained during roadway construction. The contractor will need to coordinate with us on this portion of the project. 1415 Amherst Street www.frederick.k12.va.us 540-662-3889 ext. 88249 P.O. Box 3508 Winchester, Virginia 22604-2546 Please feel free to contact me at leew@fcpsk12.net or 540-662-3889 x88249 if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, K. Wayne Lee, Jr., ALEP, LEED AP Coordinator of Planning and Development cc: Dr. David Sovine, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Albert Orndorff, Assistant Superintendent for Administration Mr. John Grubbs, Transportation Director Mr. Calvin Davis, Assistant Director of Transportation Mr. John Bishop, Assistant Director, Transportation, Frederick County Planning Mr. Tyler Klein, Senior Planner, Frederick County Planning Mr. John Nelson, Principal, Sherando High School 1 Randy Kepler From:Tyler Klein <tklein@fcva.us> Sent:Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:02 AM To:Evan Wyatt Cc:Randy Kepler; Candice Perkins; John Bishop Subject:RE: '[External]'RE: '[External]'Fairfax Downs Yes – that is acceptable to move forward. -Tyler From: Evan Wyatt <ewyatt@greenwayeng.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:59 AM To: Tyler Klein <tklein@fcva.us> Cc: Randy Kepler <rkepler@greenwayeng.com>; Candice Perkins <cperkins@fcva.us>; John Bishop <jbishop@fcva.us> Subject: '[External]'RE: '[External]'Fairfax Downs Hi Tyler, That’s fine; therefore, are we good to use their attached comment as the final comment from FCPS with the understanding that we will be adding a narrative to the SDP to reflect comment #5? Thanks again, Evan From: Tyler Klein <tklein@fcva.us> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:54 AM To: Evan Wyatt <ewyatt@greenwayeng.com> Cc: Randy Kepler <rkepler@greenwayeng.com>; Candice Perkins <cperkins@fcva.us>; John Bishop <jbishop@fcva.us> Subject: RE: '[External]'Fairfax Downs Evan – nothing of note to report; we met with Kevin Kenney and Wayne Lee. They fully understand the process (MDP to SDP) and that the comments they have made are only for record and that may or may not be addressed by Greenway. The schools will have to proceed accordingly with their transportation operations based on the new road configuration/intersection. I do not believe there is much else to discuss. Best, Tyler From: Evan Wyatt <ewyatt@greenwayeng.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:47 AM To: Tyler Klein <tklein@fcva.us> Cc: Randy Kepler <rkepler@greenwayeng.com> Subject: '[External]'Fairfax Downs Hi Tyler, Randy and I would like to have a quick conference call with you today if possible to hear about your meeting with FCPS and determine how we are moving forward with the Subdivision Design Plan approval process. We are available today until 11:00 AM or after 3:00 PM; therefore, please let us know what works the best for you and we will call in. 2 Thanks, Evan Evan A. Wyatt | Director of Land Planning 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, VA 22602 Phone: 540.662.4185 Cell: 540.974.2701 Fax: 540.722.9528 Web: www.GreenwayEng.com Email: ewyatt@greenwayeng.com Disclaimer: This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by email and delete the message and any file attachments from your computer. Thank you. 107 North Kent Street, Second Floor, Suite 200 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 June 1, 2021 Mr. Randy Kepler Greenway Engineering 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, Virginia 22602 RE: Revised Subdivision Plan Comments – Fairfax Downs Dear Mr. Kepler: Upon review of the revised subdivision plan dated April 21, 2021, we recommend approval of the subject plan. Please be advised that a draft SWM/BMP maintenance agreement and receipt of nutrient credit purchase will be required with the land disturbance application. Sincerely, Joseph W. Johnson, P.E. Joe C. Wilder Civil Engineer Director of Public Works JWJ/kco cc: Planning and Development file FREDERICK WATER SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS PO Box 1877, Winchester, VA 22604-8377 540.868.1061 voice 315 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA 22655 540.868.1429 fax Project ______________________________________________________________________________ Applicant ____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW STATUS attention________________________________ review number ____________ correct & resubmit approved as noted number of items to be corrected _____________ approved DRAWINGS send me by_________________________________________: 1. print of sheets_____________________________________ 2. two CDs: each disc shall contain the following plan sheets________________________________ a)One CD (containing all of the above noted sheets) shall be in PDF format. Each sheet shall be in its own file and be in landscape orientation. Each file shall be titled with the project name and appropriate sheet number. b)One CD shall be in DWG format; (1) in Model Space, (2) in state plane coordinate system NAD 83, (3) compatible with AutoCAD 2006. c)Each of the two CDs shall be labeled with its format and project name, and placed in its own paper CD envelope. EASEMENTS Y N A copy of the recorded onsite FW easement(s) is/are required. A copy of the recorded offsite FW easement(s) is/are required. o The easement document shall contain a plat and both shall be signed by the Frederick Water. o The Frederick Water requires specific language in its deed of easement. o Visit our website www.frederickwater.com to obtain a copy of the form. o A copy of the recorded deed(s) of easement shall be received before service will be authorized. OTHER This project also requires DEQ - Valley Region Office approval. This project also requires VDH – Lexington Field Office approval. This project also requires VDH – Lexington Field Office – Project Summary Report. BY DATE FOR DRAWINGS ABOVE, see VDH website for form This project has a sewer pump station that FW will own. Title to the pump station site shall be granted to the Frederick Water in fee simple absolute. Also, (1) a copy of DEQ’s Certificate to Construct, (2) a copy of DEQ’s Certificate to Operate, and (3) two copies of the FW approved O & M manual are required. These documents must be received before service will be authorized. (4) Work cannot commence that would connect to FW facilities or require FW inspections until the contract is returned to this office. Date: _________________ ____________________________________________ Earl W. Wiley – Engineering Assistant APR 20 Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Fairfax Downs Greenway Engineering 4 Kevin Seward 8 two sets - all sheets all 4 September 9, 2021 Reset September 30, 2021 (UNDER SEPARATE SUBMITTAL) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staunton/Edinburg Land Development 14031 Old Valley Pike Edinburg, VA 22824 Niki, A VDOT review has been conducted for the Fairfax Downs Subdivision Site Plan, signature dated July 23, 2021. Based off of the review of the Drawings, all of the previous VDOT comments have been addressed and the Site Plan is approved by our office. Please ensure that all applicable agencies have the most recent set of approved Drawings. We offer the following general comments:  Our review and comments are general in nature. Should details be overlooked during plan review or conditions in the field exist such that additional measures are warranted, such measures shall be completed to the satisfaction of the department.  Materials used and methods of construction shall adhere to the current observed VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and Land Use Permit Special Provisions.  A preconstruction conference shall be held by the engineer and/or the developer with the attendance of the contractor, various County agencies, utility companies, and VDOT prior to initiation of work.  All drainage is to be carried within the right-of-way in ditch lines or gutters along the street to a pipe or drainage easement.  Any construction related changes to the approved plan must come through the design engineer to VDOT for approval. Please allow a minimum of 5 business days for VDOT review.  A Land Use Permit shall be obtained before any work is performed on the State’s right-of- way. The permit is issued by this office and may require application fees, the salary & expenses of a State assigned inspector, and surety bond coverage. Please provide this office one electronic copy of the plan set for file and permitting. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Timothy Rhodes VDOT~Land Development Engineer Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah & Warren Counties 14031 Old Valley Pike Edinburg, VA. 22824 (540)-984-5630