DRRC 11-18-21 Meeting Agenda1.Street Design
1.A.Street Design
Proposal to modify the requirements for minimum right-of-way for each street
classification (local street, minor collector, major collector, and arterial roadways).
This proposed amendment was initiated by staff.
2.Pedestrian Access
2.A.Pedestrian Access
Proposal to modify requirements for pedestrian walkways to align Zoning Ordinance
and Subdivision Ordinance requirements.
This proposed amendment was initiated by staff.
3.Other
3.A.*Please note the meeting date has been moved one week earlier, to
11/18/21 to accommodate Thanksgiving holiday.
AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
7:00 PM
FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
DRRC11-18-21ProposedChangesStreetDesign.pdf
DRRC11-18-21ProposedChangesPedestrianAccess.pdf
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Development Review and Regulations Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: November 18, 2021
Agenda Section: Street Design
Title: Street Design
Attachments:
DRRC11-18-21ProposedChangesStreetDesign.pdf
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Development Review and Regulations Committee
FROM: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment – Street Design
DATE: November 10, 2021
Proposal
This is a request to amend Chapter 144 – Subdivision Ordinance to modify the requirements for minimum
right-of-way for each street classification (local street, minor collector, major collector, and arterial
roadways), to ensure the design of the roadway fulfills future roadway classification as specified in the
Comprehensive Plan, and to ensure the design of the roadway meets all current criteria as required by the
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Current Zoning Ordinance Standards:
The Subdivision Ordinance (§144-17) currently includes only minimum right-of-way which may be
insufficient for planned future conditions contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion and Requested Action:
The attached document shows the existing ordinance with the proposed changes as drafted by staff (with
bold italic for text added). Staff is seeking comments from the DRRC to forward to the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors for discussion.
MTK/pd
Attachment: 1. Revised ordinance with additions shown in bold underlined italics.
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Proposed Changes – Road Classification
Revised November 9, 2021
Chapter 144 – Subdivision of Land
ARTICLE V
Design Standards
§144-17 Streets
K. Classification. The classification of proposed streets shall be determined by the Frederick County
Comprehensive Plan or by the standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The subdivider may be required to reserve rights-of-way for and/or construct major roads as well
as minor streets where applicable and construct appropriate road improvements, bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations and access points.
1) Local street. A "local street" shall be a street within a subdivision which may be required to
serve as access to adjoining property or to connect with streets in an adjoining subdivision.
and having an average daily projected traffic count at full build out of zero to 400 average
daily trips and shall be constructed to the following standards in accordance with projected
traffic:
a) Minimum right-of-way width shall be 55-feet (with curb and gutter, and pedestrian
accommodation on both sides) or as required by VDOT standards..
2) Minor collector. A "minor collector" shall be a street within a subdivision that collects traffic
from local streets and distributes it to the major collector and arterial system. These streets
provide land access service and traffic circulation within residential, commercial and
industrial areas and may be required to serve as access to adjoining properties or to connect
with streets in adjoining subdivisions. Minor collectors shall have a projected average daily
traffic count at full build out from 401 to 3,000 daily trips or be streets designated as minor
collectors by the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan. Minor collectors shall be
constructed to the Virginia Department of Transportation Urban Design Standards.
a) Minimum right-of-way shall be 60-feet (with curb and gutter, and pedestrian
accommodation on both sides) or as required by the Virginia Department of
Transportation VDOT standards.
3) Major collector. A "major collector" shall be a street that collects traffic from local streets and
minor collectors and distributes it to the arterial system. These streets provide links to higher
classified routes and serve as important intracounty travel corridors. Major collectors shall
have a projected average daily traffic count at full build out from 3,001 to 6,000 average daily
trips or be streets designated as major collectors by the Frederick County Comprehensive
Plan.
a) Minimum right-of-way shall be 80 feet. Minimum right-of-way requirements and
roadway design shall reflect the future roadway classification as designated by the
Comprehensive Plan (including total number of lanes, medians, curb and gutter and
pedestrian accommodations) and/or as required by VDOT standards.
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Proposed Changes – Road Classification
Revised November 9, 2021
4) Minor arterial. A "minor arterial" shall be a street designed to provide for either primary or
secondary through traffic movement between major secondary roads, collectors, arterials or
other major thoroughfares. Minor arterials interconnect and supplement the principal arterial
system with a greater emphasis on land access and a lower level of traffic mobility. The
minor arterial shall have a projected average daily traffic count at full build out from 6,001 to
8,000 average daily trips or be street designated as a minor collector by the Comprehensive
Plan and shall be constructed to the following standards in accordance with projected traffic:
a) Minimum right-of-way shall be 90 feet. Minimum right-of-way requirements and
roadway design shall reflect the future roadway classification as designated by the
Comprehensive Plan (including total number of lanes, medians, curb and gutter and
pedestrian accommodations) and/or as required by VDOT standards.
5) Major arterial. A "major arterial" shall be a street designed as a major carrier of through
traffic. having a projected average daily traffic count at full build out of over 8,000 average
daily trips or be designated as a major collector by the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan
and shall be constructed to the following standards:
a) Minimum right-of-way width shall be 100 feet. Minimum right-of-way requirements
and roadway design shall reflect the future roadway classification as designated by
the Comprehensive Plan (including total number of lanes, medians, curb and gutter
and pedestrian accommodations) and/or as required by VDOT standards.
b) Controlled access with service drives shall be required.
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Development Review and Regulations Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: November 18, 2021
Agenda Section: Pedestrian Access
Title: Pedestrian Access
Attachments:
DRRC11-18-21ProposedChangesPedestrianAccess.pdf
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Development Review and Regulations Committee
FROM: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment – Pedestrian Access
DATE: November 10, 2021
Proposal
This is a request to amend Chapter 165 – Zoning Ordinance to for pedestrian walkways/trails to align
Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance requirements and ensure pedestrian accommodations are
provided to implement Comprehensive Plan policies.
Current Zoning Ordinance Standards:
The Zoning Ordinance (§165-203.03) currently requires sidewalks only when they are planned as included
in a “corridor or walkway plan.” The Subdivision Ordinance (§144-18(A)) is more specific in the language:
sidewalks shall be installed in the right-of-way and adjacent to the boundary of the right-of-way of all
proposed and existing streets and shall contain adequate handicapped ramps at all intersections at
intervals acceptable to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Conclusion and Requested Action:
The attached document shows the existing ordinance with the proposed changes as drafted by staff (with
bold italic for text added). Staff is seeking comments from the DRRC to forward to the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors for discussion.
MTK/pd
Attachment: 1. Revised ordinance with additions shown in bold underlined italics.
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Proposed Changes – Pedestrian Access
Drafted October 20, 2021
Chapter 165 – Zoning Ordinance
ARTICLE II
Supplementary Use Regulations; Parking; Buffers; and Regulations for Specific Uses
Part 202
Off-Street Parking, Loading and Access
§165-202.03 Motor vehicle access.
D. Pedestrian access. Safe pedestrian walkways shall be provided to all uses on land included in a
master plan or site plan approved by Frederick County. Sidewalks and multi-use trails shall be
provided in conformance with adopted Comprehensive Plan policies for present and future
roadway classifications corridor or walkway plans and/or approved master development plans.
The Board of Supervisors may require additional sidewalks or walkways on master plans or the
Zoning Administrator may require additional sidewalks or walkways on site plans to promote a
general system of pedestrian access in residential neighborhoods or business corridors Sidewalks
shall be installed in the right-of-way and adjacent to the boundary of the right-of-way of all
proposed and existing streets and shall contain adequate handicapped ramps at all intersections
at intervals acceptable to the Virginia Department of Transportation. There shall be a minimum
two-foot-wide grass strip or swale between the street edge and the sidewalk, where sidewalks are
required. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide; multi-use trails shall be a minimum
of ten (10) feet wide.
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Development Review and Regulations Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: November 18, 2021
Agenda Section: Other
Title: *Please note the meeting date has been moved one week earlier, to 11/18/21 to
accommodate Thanksgiving holiday.
Attachments:
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