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CPPC 02-13-23 Meeting Agenda
1.Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman 2.Small Area Plan Updates 2.A.NELUP Public Input Review & Staff Recommendations Staff will present the results of our public outreach efforts as well as recommended plan changes for the committee's consideration. 2.B.2023 Area Plan Update Staff will overview the general scope of our next area plan update and seek feedback from the committee. 3.2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 3.A.2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan The CPPC will review the 2023-2028 CIP and provide input to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. 4.Other AGENDA COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 7:00 PM FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA CPPC02-13-23NortheastLandUsePlanUpdate_Redacted.pdf CPPC02-13-23AreaPlanUpdate.pdf CPPC02-13-23_2023-2028CapitalImprovementDraft.pdf 1 Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: February 13, 2023 Agenda Section: Small Area Plan Updates Title: NELUP Public Input Review & Staff Recommendations Attachments: CPPC02-13-23NortheastLandUsePlanUpdate_Redacted.pdf 2 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) FROM: Wyatt Pearson, AICP Director of Planning & Development SUBJECT: CPPC Discussion – Northeast Land Use Plan Update DATE: February 3, 2023 At the Planning Commission’s December 7th, 2022, meeting, Staff presented the draft update to the Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) for discussion and sought a recommendation from the Commission to forward to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission requested staff present the same information to the CPPC for discussion. Staff recommends changes to the draft plan which are represented in more detail in the attached map titled “Area Plan Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan Staff Recommendations” and the redlined changes to the draft text. Staff’s reasoning for these changes are detailed in the section of the report titled Staff Recommendations. In summary, Study Area The NELUP study area consists of 21,000 acres which are generally located north of Berryville Pike (Route 7) and the limits of the City of Winchester, west of the Opequon Creek at the County boundary with Clarke County, south of the West Virginia State line and east of Apple Pie Ridge Road and Stonewall Industrial Park. Interstate 81 and Martinsburg Pike (Route 11 North) extend from the southwestern limits of the study area to the northern area that borders West Virginia. The NELUP area consists of significant areas planned for future commercial and industrial land uses. The study area also contains two rural community centers, a developing Residential Planned Community, and significant areas of historic/natural resources. NELUP Update The current NELUP was adopted in July of 2011 and amendments were passed in 2014 and 2015 adding text for specific properties (McCann-Slaughter & Blaine Properties). This is the first small area plan being conducted as part of a broader attempt to update all the small area plans. In November 2021, a citizen workgroup comprised of residents from the study area was formed to review the existing plan and make recommendations on how they envision this area to develop over the next twenty years. Stakeholders consisting of landowners, prospective developers, utility providers, and the representative of the County’s Economic Development Authority also provided their input to the workgroup throughout the process. The group met weekly from December 2021 3 through March 2022 and forwarded their work product to the CPPC for further consideration. The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) met three times to discuss the NELUP and request modifications by staff. At their July 11, 2022, meeting, the CPPC forwarded a draft plan to the Planning Commission for consideration and further public involvement. The Planning Commission was presented with the draft plan in a work session format on August 3, 2022, and since that time staff has conducted additional public outreach on the draft plan. Results of Public Outreach In order to solicit public opinion on the draft plan, staff sent direct mailers to all property owners in the Northeast Land Use Plan area, posted roadside signs, posted on social media, and requested the Winchester Star provide coverage. Most of this outreach was intended to direct interested citizens and stakeholders to fill out the online survey and/or attend the public information meetings we hosted at local schools. The end result of this outreach effort was 217 survey responses, and 100+ attendees at both public information sessions. The full detail of this survey data is available on the website for any other interested parties. Staff will provide further detail and graphics during the presentation on December 7th. Some common themes from the survey feedback are expressed in an abbreviated form below. • The community is very concerned about the continued management of heavy truck traffic, traffic circulation, and interstate access. • The community is very concerned about the protection of natural and historic resources for future generations, and the preservation of agricultural/rural land. • Expansions of extractive mining and industrial development are not a priority for the community. • There is some interest in more affordable housing options, but additional residential is generally not preferred by the community. • Fixing existing transportation issues and congestion are of great concern to the community. • The community desires additional commercial development with a specific focus on a grocery store. Staff Recommendations To date staff has received four developer/owner requests which are addressed below, and the fifth item is a consolidation of other minor changes staff is recommending. 1. Properties Northeast of Old Charlestown Road & Route 11 While staff conceptually agrees with the information provided requesting this proposed change, long held board policy has been to not allow residential density outside of the Urban Development Area (UDA). Further, given that these properties are not adjoining the UDA, any expansion of the UDA to accommodate this request would require substantial work to evaluate properties in between and their suitability for potentially dense residential uses. Such a study would delay the NELUP adoption due to its scope and complexity, and we think it would be more appropriate for private development to conduct a separate comprehensive plan amendment request to that effect. 4 See NELUP Draft Text Page 3 and Greenway Memorandum 11/11/2022. 2. Property Northwest of Hopewell Road & Martinsburg Pike Additional time and coordination with VDOT are necessary to fully evaluate this alternative approach to the intersections of Hopewell Road and Brucetown Road with Route 11. That being said, this is a very intriguing concept, and we are confident that there is enough potential that its inclusion into the draft plan is appropriate for now. VDOT will be providing additional comment as the draft plan progresses to public hearing and may redirect this initiative at that time. Additionally, we feel confident the modifying the Rural Community Center text to recognize the fact that those properties in close proximity to I-81 exit 321 are very likely to be most viable for highway commercial style development that address needs of interstate travelers and the surrounding community. Given the significant transportation improvements necessary to provide safe access to these parcels we feel this is an appropriate change. See NELUP draft text pages 5 & 7, draft land use map, and Pennoni Memorandum 11/10/2022. 3. Properties in the Vicinity of Branson Springs Road, Woodbine Road, & Grace Church Road As mentioned in the Carmeuse memorandum attached, the draft plan was modified by the CPPC to plan for potential extractive mining expansions north of the existing operations. At its core, land use planning should always consider residents desire for how their community will continue to develop, hence our continued focus on conducting meaningful public outreach. Given the substantial adverse opinions provided by residents during our outreach efforts and recognizing that continued extractive mining expansions may not be reflective of the highest and best use of the properties to the benefit of Frederick County, staff recommends modifying the draft plan and text as depicted on the draft land use map and text included with this memorandum. Given the proximity of an active rail corridor, it may be more appropriate to plan for industrial uses west of Woodside Road and reconsider the original citizen work group recommendation of Mixed-Use Industrial Office on the balance of the properties to the east and north given their relative proximity to high-capacity electrical transmission lines. See NELUP draft text page 2 & 3, draft land use plan map, and Carmeuse Memorandum 11/22/2022. 4. Properties Southwest of Rest Church Road & Zachary Ann Lane (Fruit Hill) The properties in question have an active rezoning application that the Commission saw in a work session context (Fruit Hill). Staff has been unable to verify the owner/developers 5 claim that the Mixed-Use Industrial Office designation has served to prohibit the development of these properties previously. Furthermore, public outreach concluded that further warehousing/distribution related uses that could serve to generate heavy truck traffic and/or create congestion when accessing the interstate were not a priority for the community. Staff recommends reverting this designation to represent the current adopted comprehensive plan designation of Mixed-Use Industrial Office. See NELUP draft text page 2, draft land use plan map, and Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh Memorandum 11/23/2022. 5. Miscellaneous Plan Modifications • Sensitive Natural Areas: Staff recommends removing this designation from the primary area plan map, but continuing to show it on the Community Facilities, Natural, Historic, and Recreational Resources Map. This designation is not representative of a future land use designation, and largely represents Battlefields, riparian areas, and Ag/Forestal districts, which are represented well in their own right. • Changing the split interchange designation back to how it is currently shown in the adopted Comprehensive Plan, even though the implementation may be challenging. • Showing the property containing the Hiatt Run apartments as residential given that is the current and foreseeably long-term use. • Shenandoah Valley Battlefields (SVBF) has requested a wide range of properties be designated as Sensitive Natural Areas. Staff has not had time to evaluate this request but will attempt to address it as the meeting with the CPPC. See memo from SVBF. Staff is seeking comments from the CPPC to forward to the Planning Commission on the draft plan. Attachments: 1. Draft NELUP Text – Staff recommended changes in color. 2. Draft NELUP Maps a. Land Use – Staff recommended changes in black boxes. b. Community Facilities and Natural Resources c. Transportation d. Transportation Lane Divides 3. Developer/Owner Request Memorandums a. Old Charlestown Road & Route 11 (Greenway 11/11/2022) b. Hopewell Road & Martinsburg Pike (Pennoni 11/10/2022) c. Extractive Mining Expansion-Branson Springs & Woodside Road (11/22/2022) 6 d. Fruit Hill-Rest Church Road & Zachary Ann Lane (Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh PC 11/23/2022) 4. Current adopted NELUP text 5. Current adopted NELUP Land Use map - acreage table with existing planned uses 6. SVBF Memorandum 7 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 1 DRAFT – 07/25/22 NORTHEAST LAND USE PLAN NELUP 8 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 2 NORTHEAST LAND USE PLAN (NELUP) The Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) study area consists of 21,000 acres which are generally located north of Berryville Pike (Route 7) and the limits of the City of Winchester, west of the Opequon Creek at the County boundary with Clarke County, south of the West Virginia State line and east of Apple Pie Ridge Road and Stonewall Industrial Park. Interstate 81 and Martinsburg Pike (Route 11 North) extend from the southwestern limits of the study area to the northern area that borders West Virginia. A series of maps have been prepared which identify future land uses, transportation, natural resources, historic resources, and community facilities within the study area. Within this plan, the Martinsburg Pike/Interstate-81 corridor continues to be predominantly planned for commercial and industrial (C/I) land uses. Two Rural Communities Centers are located in the study area, Brucetown and Stephenson, both are located east of Martinsburg Pike. The eastern and western portions of the study area which are outside the limit of the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) continue to form the boundary between the County’s rural and more intensely developed areas. The NELUP also contains significant historical and natural resources which have been identified in this plan. The completion of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass, part of which extends through the southern portion of the study area, continues to be a top transportation priority in this area of the County. Land Use BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LAND USES Interstate and Highway Commercial at Exits 317, 321 and 323 Located at highly visible locations on interstate interchanges, these areas should be designed to accommodate and promote highway commercial land uses. Particular effort must be made to ensure that access management for the supporting transportation network is a key priority as the function of the interstate and primary road network is critical. As these areas are highly visible, building and site design should be of a high quality to ensure that these areas put forth an attractive view for both residents and visitors; enhanced buffers and screening is also important along Interstate 81 and adjoining roadways. Mixed Use Industrial Office The NELUP identifies a number of areas designated as future mixed use industrial office. These areas are intended to develop with targeted growth sectors identified by the County’s EDA as well as similar industries that are likely to bring higher wages, professional and/or technology jobs. 9 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 3 Uses which contribute to air, significant noise, and light pollution, and businesses that create large volumes of truck traffic are discouraged in these areas. Consideration of uses outside the identified targeted businesses should only be considered if they are secondary and complementary to these targeted businesses. It should be noted that areas North of Hopewell Road and Exit 321 to the West Virginia line are within reasonable proximity of significant electrical transmission capability. In turn, these areas may be well suited to energy intensive development, if the other necessary utilities could be provided to sites, and the development provides benefit to Frederick County. Interstate and Martinsburg Pike Commercial and Industrial Areas Significant areas for industrial opportunities are identified along Martinsburg Pike, Hopewell Road, and Cedar Hill Road and areas west of Woodside Road. These areas are intended to further enhance the County’s commercial and industrial areas and to provide focus to the County’s regional employment centers. These areas are strategically located with direct interstate and regional highway routes, and rail access in certain areas. Sites with rail access should develop with uses that capitalize on this opportunity to reduce impacts on local roadways. It should be recognized that while these areas are located near major roadways, the transportation network is strained. Future development should ensure that their impacts on local infrastructure are adequately mitigated. Furthermore, new development applications should not be considered in areas where the transportation network cannot meet acceptable levels of service. The area situated between Old Charlestown Road and Stephenson Road located immediately east and west of the existing rail corridor is identified for future business uses. More specifically, business uses in this area east of the rail corridor should be of a neighborhood or community scale and be intended to serve the nearby residents of Snowden Bridge and the Stephenson Rural Community Center. Properties west of the rail corridor may be well suited to meet community needs for anchor retail, and further study of these properties may be appropriate to determine whether the inclusion of residential uses would be necessary to support such activity. Existing residential uses are located along Martinsburg Pike, in close proximity to areas planned for more intensive uses. While many of these residential uses are planned to transition in the future to higher intensity uses, development applications should seek to mitigate their impact on these residences near term. Extractive Manufacturing Areas Located in the northern portion of the study area, east of Martinsburg Pike, is a large limestone quarry. As a primary industry, mining should be supported and protected as long as the quarries remain productive. 10 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 4 In addition to the existing quarry location, the plan identifies future areas of extractive manufacturing land uses north of Turkey Run to Woodbine Road. It should be recognized that extractive manufacturing uses are generally incompatible with residential uses due to the prevalence of outdoor storage and the emission of noise, dust, vibrations, and industrial truck traffic. Considerable buffers between these uses, existing residences and roadways are desirable to ensure compatibility and maintain commercial viability. Additionally, impacts on viewshed should be addressed when considering new development applications. Stockpiling of material should be avoided adjacent to residential uses and roadways, to minimize the visual disruption of the landscape; reduction in the size and visibility of existing stockpiles along Martinsburg Pike should also be considered. RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL LAND USES Residential Areas The NELUP contains a mix of historical small lot residential uses, larger rural lots, and suburban residential within a planned community. There are 2,340 acres of the study area that within the limits of the Urban Development Area (UDA). This area primarily encompasses existing Snowden Bridge development. Snowden Bridge is approved to develop with a mix of higher density housing types and an area of future commercial. This development is adjacent to the Jordan Springs Elementary School and a future public park. Residential land uses outside the limits of the UDA consist of a mix of historical small lots and larger rural lots. Existing residential uses along Martinsburg Pike are envisioned to transition to commercial areas as the community grows, while residential uses within the Rural Community Centers could evolve and expand should public facilities become available in the future as identified below. Residential land uses outside of the SWSA, UDA and RCC’s which are within the study area are envisioned to remain rural in character. Clearbrook-Brucetown and Stephenson Rural Community Centers (RCC) The NELUP study area contains two Rural Community Centers (RCC); The Clearbrook- Brucetown RCC and Stephenson RCC. The Clearbrook-Brucetown RCC is located in the northeastern portion of the study area, east of Martinsburg PikeI-81, north and south of Brucetown Road and along a portion of Sir Johns Road. Brucetown is one of the oldest communities located in the County and contains a number of significant historic structures. 11 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 5 The Stephenson RCC is located in the eastern/central area of the NELUP study area, east of Martinsburg Pike along Stephenson Road. Stephenson is a 19th century crossroads community which was established with the Winchester and Potomac Railroad in the 1830’s. While the commercial elements of the community are no longer present, a number of historic dwellings remain. Residential is the predominate land use in the Clearbrook-Brucetown and Stephenson RCC’s. It should be recognized that most residential lots in these RCC’s are less than one-half acre and contain single family detached housing. These houses are on wells and on-site septic (drainfield) and typically the structures are located closer to roadways. This historic development pattern cannot be accommodated within the existing RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District, which allows one residence for every five acres and requires primary and reserve drainfield areas. Given that the Clearbrook-Brucetown RCC extends to I-81 in close proximity to exit 321, it should be recognized that viable commercial uses in that area will likely need to meet the needs of interstate travelers as well as the surrounding residents. The NELUP seeks to further define these RCC’s and promote future consideration of these unique areas. Future development within these centers should ensure that their historic rural character is retained. Creation of individual small area plans should be considered for these RCC’s in the future, should public utilities become available. Defined Rural Areas The NELUP seeks to further define the boundary between the rural and urban areas of the community using the identified limits of the SWSA Areas planned for more intensive development (with the exception of the existing quarry) are within the limits of the SWSA. Land outside of the SWSA except as noted above is planned to remain rural in nature. Significant areas of prime agricultural soil and working farms are located in the western portion of the study area between Welltown Road and the limits of the SWSA. Areas east of the SWSA and outside the limits of the RCC’s are also planned to remain rural in nature. The NELUP also identifies significant sensitive natural areas in the southern portion of the study area; this area contains the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal Area. The County should promote the preservation of its rural areas and support future expansions of its Agricultural and Forestal Districts. CORRIDOR DESIGN AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS A significant corridor appearance buffer is proposed along Martinsburg Pike, like what has been established for Route 50 West corridor in the Round Hill Land Use Plan. This corridor buffer consists of a 50-foot buffer area, landscaping, and bike path. Roadway designs should plan for multi-modal street designs that will take all users into consideration. A 10’ paved multipurpose path is identified along the southbound section of Martinsburg Pike, as 12 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 6 established with the Rutherford Crossing development, sidewalks are planned for the northbound section. Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes should be provided along all primary and collector roadways within the SWSA. Bike paths or lanes should be constructed on the same grade as the adjacent roadway. Intersection accommodations should also include pedestrian refuge islands and pedestrian access signals. Pedestrian and bicycle connections between residential, employment and recreational opportunities such as the 3rd Battle of Winchester trail network should be provided for. Where gaps exist in the pedestrian network, use of state programs such as Transportation Alternatives to address gaps in the system should be considered. TRANSPORTATION In support of the land uses indicated in the NELUP, a transportation network has been proposed which relates to the location and context of proposed land uses, promotes multi- modal transportation choices and walkability, and furthers the efforts of the Win-Fred MPO. In this study, there is a direct nexus between transportation and land use. As noted in the Transportation Chapter of the Plan, as road projects and development or redevelopment take place, the development and associated transportation facilities should be accessible to all users. Transportation improvements to the interstate, arterial, and collector road systems will contribute to improved levels of service throughout the study area and will shape the land use patterns in the short and long term. The County’s Eastern Road Plan and the NELUP identify several significant transportation improvements within the study area boundaries. Within this study area, Martinsburg Pike (Route 11), future Route 37, and I-81 are the key corridors supporting future land uses. The plan calls for improvements to existing roadways and interchanges, new and extended major and minor collector networks and the construction of the Route 37 bypass. Route 37 has long been the County’s top priority. The completion of the Route 37 loop around the eastern portion of the County would relieve congestion on numerous local routes that have become congested as the County has grown and would offer relief to I-81. Development applications within the identified corridor right-of-way for Route 37 shall be expected to recognize this area to facilitate future improvements. Improvements at Exit 317 are also critical due to congestion and safety concerns. The realignment of the northbound exit ramp of I-81 onto Route 11 to the location where Redbud Road currently intersects with Route 11 is needed and has recently been awarded funding through the VDOT SmartScale program. This improvement will align the interstate ramps which are currently offset and allow the removal of a signal on Route 11 north. The realignment of Redbud Road to a new intersection with Snowden Bridge Boulevard is also 13 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 7 planned. This realignment would reduce congestion and improve safety in this area as well as reduce stacking of traffic at the exit ramps. This ramp realignment will act as an important first phase of the future larger upgrade of Exit 317 to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). A new interchange configuration for Exit 321 has been identified which would split the interchange between Hopewell Road and Cedar Hill Road. This improvement would provide for enhanced access to the interchange and takes advantage of proposed frontage roads planned for this area. As commercial and industrial land uses develop, the widening of Route 11 will become critical. Development applications should identify and preserve the right-of-way necessary to accommodate future widening and provide for improvements identified as necessary to accommodate the development. In addition, as the Snowden Bridge Subdivision continues to develop, the completion of Snowden Bridge Boulevard from Milburn Road to Old Charlestown Road will allow additional opportunities of ingress and egress for citizens of the community. The close proximity of the intersections of Brucetown Road and Hopewell Road with Route 11 have created conflicts and congestion for the road network in this area. The alignment of the intersections for these two roadways is a necessary improvement for this area. This alignment should be completed prior to the consideration of future development applications which would access this area. Alternatively, it may be an appropriate to consider rerouting Hopewell Road east of exit 321 through the parcel immediately north to intersect Route 11 at a new location further north. This alternative would require additional study and coordination with VDOT and would likely require the closure of the existing Hopewell Road at grade rail crossing. Access Management is a significant priority for the transportation network planned for this study area. Proper access management is key to provide for a safe and efficient transportation network. Furthermore, access management can reduce the need for roadway widenings. Access management should be implemented through the following: • Use of frontage roads • Construction and use of planned minor collector roadways • Proper entrance spacing and use of interparcel access points to bring traffic to common access points • Proper traffic signal spacing and locations • Use of medians where appropriate; medians should utilize attractive and consistent treatments While access management is important for all roadways within the study area, primary and major collector roadways are critical. Route 11, in particular, will experience significant growth and redevelopment in the coming years. As this takes place, shared and consolidated entrances will be key in protecting the safety and efficiency of the corridor; this is particularly important as existing smaller lots along corridors redevelop. 14 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 8 Roundabouts should continue to be considered as the preference for intersection design, consistent with existing VDOT policy; the use of roundabouts is preferred over signalization of intersections where traffic control is needed. Roundabouts are particularly effective when used in series. The intersection of Old Charlestown Road and Route 11 will be transitioned to a roundabout in the future. Consistent application of Comprehensive Plan goals to achieve an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) on area roads and overall transportation network, LOS C or better, should be promoted. Further, efforts should be made to ensure that additional degradation of the transportation beyond an acceptable LOS should be avoided. Future development within the study area should only occur when an acceptable LOS has been achieved and key elements and connections identified in this plan have been provided. It should also be recognized that State and Federal government, as well as private development, will continue to carry the primary responsibility to fund transportation improvements necessary to ensure the future health of the road networks and maintain an acceptable LOS. Development projects which impact planned future roadways, such as Route 37, are expected to preserve these corridor right-of-ways. WATER AND SEWER The NELUP study area contains 7,500 acres within the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). The SWSA is a growth boundary that designates the limit of where public water and sewer could be extended if infrastructure and capacity is available. In 2020, the County and Frederick Water examined the boundary of the SWSA for the NELUP study area. Through this effort, adjustments were made to the boundary of the SWSA to include all areas identified for future industrial and commercial uses; these areas are expected to connect to public water and sewer. It must be recognized that the capacity of the sewer system in this area is limited. While Frederick Water and the County will continue to plan for adequate water and sewer capacities in conjunction with the identified future land uses, the development community is expected to work with Frederick Water and provide for the infrastructure necessary to facilitate service. NATURAL RESOURCES, HISTORIC RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES The Natural Resources, Historic Resources, and Community Facilities elements discussed below should directly correlate to and expand upon the applicable chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan identifies Sensitive Natural Areas which encompass historic, agricultural, and environmental areas. NATURAL RESOURCES The County should continue to identify and support the protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Efforts should focus on the creation of greenways and stream buffers around 15 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan DRAFT 9 waterways. Pedestrian facilities should be constructed to facilitate connectivity to other public facilities. Development applications should complete detailed environmental analysis for properties proposed for development which identify significant natural resources. Environmental corridors should be incorporated with all development activities to ensure safe movement and protection of species and future development within the study area should take into account the natural resources located on and around their property. HISTORIC RESOURCES There are several historic structures and sites within the NELUP. Some of these include Kenilworth, the Branson House, Milburn, Byers House, the Milburn Road corridor, and core areas for the Second Battle of Winchester. The NELUP identifies some of these areas with a Sensitive Natural Areas designation; these areas include core battlefields and historic structures. Sensitive Natural Areas along with other historic resources should be buffered from adjacent development activities and preserved in their original condition whenever possible. It should be recognized that the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation (SVBF) has preserved areas of the Second Battle of Winchester; including portions associated with Stephenson Depot located north and south of McCann’s Road. SVBF has also developed a historic trail network south of Redbud Road; future preservation efforts for historic sites and structures should continue to be supported by the County. Development proposals which would impact historic resources should conduct architectural and archaeological surveys. Surveys should identify and evaluate all resources, and structures over 50 years old, and determine their historic significance and context to the surrounding area. Proposals that have historic resources on the property should incorporate the resources into their development and are encouraged to rehabilitate, restore, and investigate adaptive reuses. Historic roadways such as Milburn Road and McCann’s Road should be buffered; access via these roadways for future development should be prohibited. COMMUNITY FACILITIES The public facility element of the NELUP should directly correlate to and expand upon the Public Facilities chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The study area contains two existing elementary schools, two existing park sites and one future park site. The Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Station is also within the study area. 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Draft New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan Staff Recommendations Area Plan 0 0.5 1 1.50.25 Miles µ The Comprehensive PlanDraft Bus i ne ss 1,128.29Extractive Mi ni ng 1,055.68Industrial3,516.82Institutional30.40MUIO1,337.19PUD731.24Recreation87.89Residential209.30Rural Communi ty Ce nte r 3,087.55SNA0.00 Dr aft N E L UP A c r eag es Land Use Legend Residential Planned Unit Development Bu siness Mixed Us e Indu strial \ Office Extractive Mining In dustrial Recreation Institutional Rural Community Center Urba n Development Area Future Rt 37 Byp assSewer and Water Service Area 17 City of Winchester §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 MORRISONSRDKINGSPANWAY BAKERLNCOLELN SENSENYRD BRICK KILN RD BROOKE RDGREENWOODRDN F R E D ERI CKP I KEAPPLEPIERIDGERDMCGHEERDSTEPHENSON RD JOHNDEERECTYARDMASTERCT WHITEHALLRD JORDAN SPRINGS RDMICHAEL DRBRANSONSPRINGRD MORGANMILLRDHOPEWELL RD S I R J O HNS RD FORTCOLLI ERRDGREEN SPRIN G R D APPLEPIERIDGERDSNOWDEN BRIDGEBLVD BURNTFACTORYRDMILBURNRDLENOIR DRBERRYVILLE PIKEGLENDOBBIN RDWELLTOWNRDBRUCETOWN R D OLDCHARLESTOWNRD WOODBINE RD MARTINSBURG PIKEWARM SPRINGS RDPARKCENTER DRS PLEASANT VALLEY RDTYSON DRFROG HOLLOW RDPAYNE RDWELLTOWNRDWBROOKERDSHADY CREEK RD PINE RD VALL EY M I LL RDWAVERLY RDGUNCLUBRDMARTINSBURGPIKEROCKYFORD RDWOODSMILLRDEDDYS LNFAIR LNCEDARHILLRDREST CHUR C H RDWRIGHT RDHIATT RD GRACECHURCHRD REDBUDRD Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µ Area Plan Facilities ³n Elementary School ³n High School Community Facilities Recreation Water Resources Area Natural Resource & Recreation Areas Sensitive Natural Areas Rural Community C enter Northeast Frederick Land Use Pla n Community Facilities Natural, Historic, and Recreational Resources Plan Working Group Draft The Compre hensive PlanDraft00.5 10.2 5 Miles Future Rt 37 BypassUrban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area 18 City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 MORRISONSRDKINGSPANWAY BAKERLNCOLELN SENSENYRD BRICK KILN RD BROOKE RDGREENWOODRDN F R E D ERI CKP I KEAPPLEPIERIDGERDMCGHEERDSTEPHENSON RD JOHNDEERECTYARDMASTERCT WHITEHALLRD JORDAN SPRINGS RDMICHAEL DRBRANSONSPRINGRD MORGANMILLRDHOPEWELL RD S I R J O HNS RD FORTCOLLI ERRDGREEN SPRIN G R D APPLEPIERIDGERDSNOWDEN BRIDGEBLVD BURNTFACTORYRDMILBURNRDLENOIR DRBERRYVILLE PIKEGLENDOBBIN RDWELLTOWNRDBRUCETOWN R D OLDCHARLESTOWNRD WOODBINE RD MARTINSBURG PIKEWARM SPRINGS RDPARKCENTER DRS PLEASANT VALLEY RDTYSON DRFROG HOLLOW RDPAYNE RDWELLTOWNRDWBROOKERDSHADY CREEK RD PINE RD VALL EY M I LL RDWAVERLY RDGUN CLUB RDMARTINSBURGPIKEROCKYFORD RDWOODSMILLRDEDDYS LNFAIR LNCEDARHILLRDREST CHUR C H RDWRIGHT RDHIATT RD GRACECHURCHRD REDBUDRD Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µEastern Road Plan - Draft New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails The Compre hensive PlanDraft00.5 10.25 Miles Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan Transportation Map Working Group Draft Area Plan Future Rt 37 BypassSewer an d Water Service AreaUrban Development Area 19 City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 MORRISONSRDKINGSPANWAY BAKERLNCOLELN SENSENYRD BRICK KILN RD BROOKE RDGREENWOODRDN F R E D ERI CKP I KEAPPLEPIERIDGERDMCGHEERDSTEPHENSON RD JOHNDEERECTYARDMASTERCT WHITEHALLRD JORDAN SPRINGS RDMICHAEL DRBRANSONSPRINGRD MORGANMILLRDHOPEWELL RD S I R J O HNS RD FORTCOLLI ERRDGREEN SPRIN G R D APPLEPIERIDGERDSNOWDEN BRIDGEBLVD BURNTFACTORYRDMILBURNRDLENOIR DRBERRYVILLE PIKEGLENDOBBIN RDWELLTOWNRDBRUCETOWN R D OLDCHARLESTOWNRD WOODBINE RD MARTINSBURG PIKEWARM SPRINGS RDPARKCENTER DRS PLEASANT VALLEY RDTYSON DRFROG HOLLOW RDPAYNE RDWELLTOWNRDWBROOKERDSHADY CREEK RD PINE RD VALL EY M I LL RDWAVERLY RDGUN CLUB RDMARTINSBURGPIKEROCKYFORD RDWOODSMILLRDEDDYS LNFAIR LNCEDARHILLRDREST CHUR C H RDWRIGHT RDHIATT RD GRACECHURCHRD REDBUDRD Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µProposed Lane Divides 4 Lane Limited Access w/ CD Lanes (if required) 6 Lane Divided 4 Lane Divided Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan Transportation Map - Lane Divides Working Group Draft Area Plan The Comprehensive P lanDraft00.5 10.25 Miles Urban Development Area Sewer an d Water Service Area 20 File #4906R/CMM 1 November 11, 2022 Wyatt Pearson, AICP, Director Frederick County Department of Planning and Development 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: NELUP Update – Property Owner Request – Business Land Use Designation Dear Mr. Pearson, I am writing on behalf of 1855 Rivendell LLC (c/o Croatan Capital II LLC) regarding the pending update of the Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP). Specifically, the purpose of this letter is to request the inclusion of policy language that would enable consideration of mixed-use development proposals for property designated for Business land use. 1855 Rivendell LLC is the owner of approximately 5.78± acres at the intersection of Martinsburg Pike (U.S. Route 11) and Old Charles Town Road (VA Route 761) identified as PIN 44-A-42 and 44-A-43 and is currently engaged in efforts to acquire additional acreage that would create an assemblage totaling approximately 26.41± acres. The working group draft of the NELUP Land Use Plan map designates this acreage for Business land use. Consistent with this recommended land use, 1855 Rivendell LLC intends to develop the assemblage with community-serving commercial uses, to include, but not limited to, retail, restaurants, and personal service establishments, and is actively pursuing a grocery tenant to anchor the complex. In formulating the development program for the assemblage, 1855 Rivendell LLC concluded that the inclusion of a multi-family residential component with the planned commercial uses would result in a more dynamic node of activity for the surrounding community. As envisioned by 1855 Rivendell LLC, such residential uses would be developed as a complementary, walkable element of the complex, and whose residents would provide added vitality for the primary commercial uses. Such a use mix would therefore promote the long-term sustainability of commercial investment in the complex, which would accrue benefits to both 1855 Rivendell LLC and Frederick County. However, as currently described by the draft NELUP, developing a mixed-use program is not supported under the Business land use designation, and would therefore not withstand scrutiny during the rezoning process. As such, 1855 Rivendell LLC respectfully requests that the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors consider adding policy language to the NELUP enabling development of mixed-use centers on land designated for Business land use within the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). Moreover, in the context of the NELUP, it is expected such policy would clarify that a mixed-use center would include multi-family residential uses as a secondary and complementary component of a predominantly commercial land use program. Regarding implementation, it is requested that the policy language allow for multiple zoning approaches, to 21 File #7618C/CMM 2 include mixing residential and commercial zoning districts, even when outside the UDA, or applying the TNDB Traditional Neighborhood Design-Business Overlay District. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any additional information to help facilitate the policy development process. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Christopher Mohn, AICP, Vice President/Director of Planning Greenway Engineering, Inc. cc: 1855 Rivendell LLC 22 117 E. Piccadilly St. Suite 200 Winchester, VA. 22601 T: 540-667-2139 F: 540-665-0493 www.pennoni.com November 10, 2022 Mr. Wyatt Pearson, AICP Planning Director Frederick County Planning and Development 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: 2022 Northeast Land Use Plan Update Developer Comment Dear Wyatt, We greatly appreciate all the thought and effort that Frederick County has put into the proposed Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP) update. It is clear from the documents presented to the greater community that the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan update seeks to continue to excellent guidance and standards for future development in our community. Our design team, put into place by a developer seeking to potentially implement and invest in the NELUP area would like to share our thoughts and suggestions upon reviewing the current and future plans. Please accept and consider this letter and any attached documents as our formal comment to aid and advance the update of the Northeast Land Use Plan. Our team would like to present two suggested amendments to the proposed plan update. The two amendments consider the Brucetown Rural Community Center (RCC) area plan limits and the future Hopewell Road transportation network improvements. We will discuss both individually. The Brucetown RCC plan view mapping currently extends fully to I-81. The draft NELUP text clearly indicates that the commercial land bays west of Route 11 Martinsburg Pike and east of I-81 should capitalize and leverage the opportunities presented by the existing exit ramps at exit 321. Furthermore, the text for this RCC notes that the western boundary limits extend to the rail lines and Route 11. We note that the graphic limits throughout show the RCC boundary extending fully to Interstate 81 on the west. We would like to suggest that the Brucetown RCC limits extend westerly up to Route 11 Martinsburg Pike in all graphics and text. The NELUP transportation plan currently shows a re-alignment of Hopewell Road with Brucetown Road. This realignment occurs at Martinsburg Pike approximately 1,000 feet east of the Interstate 81 exit 321 exit ramps. The current update does not propose any changes to this future roadway alignment. We recognize the need to improve the existing transportation patterns in the vicinity of I-81 exit 321 and Hopewell Road/Brucetown Road/Route 11. We also recognize that future development of this area will result in increased traffic that must accommodate this traffic at adequate levels of service. We would like Frederick County Staff and the Board of Supervisors to consider our proposed re-alignment presented in the attached exhibit. We reached this design conclusion only after significant analysis and review of the existing conditions that will impact any future transportation network improvements in this location. The proposed Hopewell Road re-alignment configuration we propose will move the current Route 11 intersection to the north approximately 1,400 feet, or a ¼ mile, from its current location. This would allow for the closure of one rail crossing and significantly improve the intersection spacing between Hopewell and Brucetown roads. This would also greatly reduce very costly impacts to existing power, sanitary sewer and waterline infrastructure that a roadway constructed in the current 23 November 10, 2022 Page 2 Fredrick County Planning and Development Northeast Land Use Plan Update Developer Comments re-alignment would have. Finally, this proposed northerly re-alignment would allow the large commercially planned tract to the north of Hopewell Road to have access for future businesses off Hopewell Road. Any services related and central to pass through Interstate traffic would remain west of Route 11 and not impact areas within the RCC focused more on the local community. As stated earlier, we have attached exhibits to further illustrate the recommendations that we urge the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to consider applying to the NELUP update. The proposed re-alignment of Hopewell Road is the result of focused technical and economic conversations with private stakeholders, VDOT and experienced transportation planners. We believe it is a safer and more financially feasible alternative to provide for the NELUP transportation needs in the future. We are prepared to engage with staff and stakeholders as needed to discuss the merits of this roadway re-alignment alternative and would like to see it adopted in the 2022 NELUP update. Thank you, again to staff, officials, and local citizens for all the efforts to put forward this plan update and presenting it to the greater community. We believe that our recommendations will improve an already excellent document guiding the future growth and development of the county. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or comments on our Developers Comments as presented. Sincerely, PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Page 1 of 3 John H. Foote (703) 680-4664 Ext. 5114 jfoote@thelandlawyers.com Fax: (703) 680-6067 November 23, 2022 Via E-Mail Only Wyatt Pearson Planning Director Frederick County Planning and Development 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Re: Fruit Hill - NELUP Designation Change from Mixed-Use Industrial \ Office to Industrial Dear Mr. Pearson: This letter is written on behalf of Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., regarding the pending update of the Comprehensive Plan’s Northeast Land Use Plan (NELUP). As you know, Equus is the contract purchaser of land identified as PINs 33-(9)-1A; 33-(A)-89; and 33-(A)-90, which consists of approximately 220.06 acres off of the 323 Interchange at I-81 (collectively the “Property”). The Property is designated in the existing NELUP as Mixed Use Industrial \ Office (MUIO), but the Applicant believes that the Property would be more appropriately designated as Industrial. Throughout the NELUP update process, and Equus’ related rezoning of the Property, Equus has consistently raised several reasons for the suggested change. This letter restates those previous justifications for the convenience of the Frederick County Planning Department, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors as they continue review of the latest NELUP draft. Equus endorses the NELUP citizen committee and CPPC's recommendation of Industrial most importantly because MUIO uses have not been supported by market activity, and do not appear likely to be supported in the foreseeable future. When drafting a Comprehensive Plan, a County is tasked with establishing a vision for an area, to be sure, but for most uses it is the private market that must ultimately finance and develop the plan. As a result, all Comprehensive Plans should incorporate an element of market realism, otherwise the vision is aspirational only. In Frederick County, the MUIO designation has proved to be unachievable in the private market, 37 Page 2 of 3 at least for this Property. For a number of years the Property owner has unsuccessfully sought development opportunities to match the County’s presently identified plan, but without success. The land has been for sale for some time and will develop, but the MUIO designation has proved to be an impediment to that development because it has been a negative factor in the analysis of otherwise beneficial and productive uses of the site. Particularly problematic is that the entire Property bears this MUIO designation, effectively discouraging investment across roughly 220 acres of land intended for more productive uses. While the market has not responded to the MUIO designations, there is an undeniable, significant, and immediate need for light industrial uses in the County. This trend is driven partly by broader changes in the global market, such as the growth of online purchasing, and more interconnected regional, nationwide, and international markets. It is also driven by local demand. Many Frederick County businesses have expressed to Equus a need for local warehousing and distribution facilities to support their operations. They are currently being forced to look outside of the County for these facilities, and the provision of nearby space could satisfy local as wells as regional market needs and give Frederick County businesses a competitive advantage in the broader market. Equus has also said that it is interested in developing cold storage facilities, which would require the substantial power that is nearby, and which makes this Property uniquely located for such a use. It does not want to see the land developed residentially or with uses that do not contribute to the County’s well-being. Equus has also looked at the possibility of data center use on the site, and while the EDA staff has suggested that there is a potential market for such centers that could include this property, Equus requested, but has been offered, no information that supports this and is aware that there is no fiber optic cable in the vicinity, a consideration essential to their development. Equus’s own enquiries with brokers and others with knowledge have failed to reveal an active market for data centers in this part of the County. This is not to say that it would be dismayed if a data center user were to emerge, for such users are very desirable. It is just that Equus does not foresee that possibility. Further and related to the above, changing the designation from MUIO to Industrial will allow the County to meet other established goals that are already in its Comprehensive Plan. One of these is the construction of a roadway across the Property that is intended eventually to alleviate traffic congestion on I-81. As the pending rezoning application for the Property demonstrates, private enterprise is willing and able to respond to these current market needs and to produce revenue for the County, produce business opportunities for residents, and advance future goals. Changing the land use designation as requested would facilitate development that is ready to occur, and, by extension, allow for that roadway to be started. All of these benefits remain unlikely to accrue to the County’s benefit without a change in the Property’s designation. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on this matter and your ongoing efforts on the NELUP. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 38 Page 3 of 3 Very truly yours, WALSH, COLUCCI, LUBELEY & WALSH, P.C. John H. Foote JHF/ktr cc: Kevin Rivera, Esq., WCLW Brian Prater, Esq., WCLW Marian Harders, WCLW Bob Dwyer Dan DiLella 39 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan 1 NORTHEAST FREDERICK LAND USE PLAN (NELUP) - INCLUDING TEXT APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: • MCCANN-SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT Approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2014 • BLAIN AMENDMENT Approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 25, 2015 40 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan 2 The Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan, NELUP, was approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 14th, 2011. At that time, the series of four maps detailing the Plan were approved. Text describing the Plan was not included. Subsequently, the two amendments to this plan noted above have included a text component. The text component of the plan follows. 41 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan 3 MCCANN-SLAUGHTER AMENDMENT (BOS APPROVED AUGUST 13, 2014) The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC), at their April 14, 2014 meeting, recommended that the following amendment be incorporated into the Northeast Land Use Plan: The CPPC proposed the following balanced approach as an amendment to the Northeast Land Use Plan for the McCann-Slaughter properties located near the intersection of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Old Charlestown Road (Route 761). This location has historically been identified as a Sensitive Natural Area (SNA) due to the environmental and historical features on and around the site, most notably Stephenson’s Depot. • Protection of the environmental features of the site. • Preservation of those areas identified with NSA’s and development limited to those areas to the south of the NSA’s and south of McCann’s Road. • Utilizing McCann’s Road and other historical features, such as Milburn Road, as features to be protected and potentially used in a manner that promotes their historical context (an extension of the historical trail system in the area). • An O.M. (Mixed Use Office/Industrial) land use designation. • Access to be provided via a new north south road that would generally be adjacent to the border of the Sensitive Natural Area (SNA) providing access from Old Charles Town Road to McCann’s Lane and the southern portion of the property. Ultimately, Route 37 would divide the southern portion of the property. No access would be permitted to McCann’s Lane for vehicular access to Martinsburg Pike or Milburn Road. Subsequently, the proposal was further evaluated to determine if other elements could be incorporated into the proposed amendment that would further ensure the environmental, historical, and development resources were protected, promoted, and sensitively integrated together in this balanced amendment to the Northeast Land Use Plan. To that end, the following items should be addressed with the future development of this area. • A buffer adjacent to McCann’s Lane that is approximately 50’ in width (from the centerline). Contained within this area; native landscape plantings and preservation of the existing hedgerows aimed at preserving this resource and its character, interpreting the historical landscape, and buffering the future development. • A transitional buffer between the existing floodplain and future land uses that promotes environmental best management practices and buffers the historical SNA from the future land uses (landscaping, building height transitions, view sheds). This buffer may include areas of the identified environmental resources. • The ability to include a small area of neighborhood commercial land use in support of the proposed OM land use. This would be located in the northern portion of the OM land use adjacent to the future road. • An interpretive trail head/parking area in the northern portion of this area adjacent 42 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan 4 to the proposed road could be incorporated into the design of the project, potentially in conjunction with a small area of neighborhood commercial. The interpretation may be reflective of the environmental and historical resources of the site and area. • The CPPC recommended the OM land use designation extends to the center of the stream. (A subsequent evaluation of this indicated it would be more appropriate to have the edge of the ultimate floodplain be the common boundary as a floodplain is, by definition in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, an identified Sensitive Natural Area). • The location and design of the road should be sensitive to the environmental and historical resources and should have minimal impact. • Historical signage consistent with currently used signage should be provided. • Historically relevant features, such as split rail fences, should be considered as a feature of the future development. But care should be taken to ensure the character of the resource isn’t changed. • Appropriate traffic controls should be provided on McCann’s Lane to ensure that it is used only for pedestrian and bicycle users. In general, balance was maintained as the overarching theme of the discussion of the CPPC, and subsequently, the discussion of the ad-hoc CPPC/HRAB group. 43 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Northeast Land Use Plan 5 BLAIN PROPERTIES AMENDMENT (BOS APPROVED FEBRUARY 25, 2015) Approved language: The area of land use northwest of Exit 321, Interstate 81, Hopewell Road, and south of Cedar Hill Road is commercial and industrial in character. In general, the north–south major collector road that has been identified and is necessary to support this area of land use serves as a boundary between the commercial and industrial land uses. Flexibility should be offered in the final balance and location of land uses. Future applications for rezoning in this area shall adequately address any potential impacts to public facilities, in particular transportation, and shall implement any necessary transportation improvements. 44 [j ³n³n ³n ³n ³n City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed 0 0.5 1 1.50.25 Miles µ ³n Existing Elementary ³n Existing High School [j Existing Park Eastern Road Plan New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails Northeast FrederickLand Use Plan Area Plan The Comprehensive PlanAdopted November 10, 2021 Urban Development Area Future Rt 37 BypassSewer and Water Service Area Land Use Legend Residential Planned Unit Development Urban Center Business B2 / B3 Heavy Industrial Mixed Use Industrial \ Office Extractive Mining wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Warehouse Industrial Natural Resources & Recreation Fire & Rescue Institutional School Rural Community Center Sensitive Natural Areas Park Interstate Buffer High-Density Residential, 12-16 u/a Residential, 4 u/a Mixed-Use 45 City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µ Area Plan Facilities ³n Elementary School ³n High School [j Park Community Facilities Elementary School Middle School High School Fire & Rescue Station Park Future Park Water Resources Area Natural Resource & Recreation Areas Sensitive Natural Areas Rural Community Center Northeast Frederick Land Use PlanCommunity FacilitiesNatural and RecreationalResources Plan The Comprehensive PlanAdopted November 10, 202100.5 10.25 Miles Future Rt 37 BypassUrban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area 46 City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µEastern Road Plan New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails The Comprehensive PlanAdopted November 10, 202100.5 10.25 Miles Northeast FrederickLand Use PlanTransportation Map Area Plan Future Rt 37 BypassSewer and Water Service AreaUrban Development Area 47 City of Winchester StephensonRural CommunityCenter Clear Brook & BrucetownRural CommunityCenter§¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 £¤11 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤11 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µProposed Lane Divides 4 Lane Limited Access w/ CD Lanes (if required) 6 Lane Divided 4 Lane Divided Northeast Frederick Land Use PlanTransportation Map - Lane Divides Area Plan The Comprehensive PlanAdopted November 10, 202100.5 10.25 Miles Urban Development Area Sewer and Water Service Area 48 SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION P.O. Box 897 ● 9386 Congress St. ● New Market, VA 22844 ● 540.740.4545 ShenandoahAtWar.org ● facebook.com/ShenandoahBattlefields Frederick County Department of Planning & Development 107 N. Kent St. Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Mr. Pearson, As per the Frederick County Department of Planning & Development request for comments and changes by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District to the current NELUP draft for the upcoming Planning Commission meeting, the National Historic Districts request are as follows: • Parcel 43-A-159, change to Sensitive Natural Area land use category. This 2-acre property owned by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and is a part of the Third Winchester Battlefield Park and has been in the process of being restored to its war time appearance with the removal of a mobile home, the construction of historic fence, and the replanting of native hardwood trees to the property. • Parcel 43-A-159A, change to Sensitive Natural Area land use category. This 5-acre property is owned by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and is protected under a conservation easement with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. This property is also a part of the Third Winchester Battlefield Park and is the location of the James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center. • Parcel 44-A-25B, This property is owned by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and a majority of the parcel is under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category in the existing draft, however we are requesting that the southwest corner of the parcel that is separated in the current NELUP draft by the Future Rt 37 Bypass overlay, also be placed under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category like the remainder of the property to the north. • Parcel 44-A-27, This 21.50-acre property is at times referred to as the “Cole Property”, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is requesting that this property be placed under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category as the parcel is within the National Park Service, American Battlefield Protection Program Study Area for the Third Battle of Winchester. At the time of the war the property was a wood lot and when preserved and restored, would act as a viewshed buffer for the Third Winchester Battlefield Park and the current industrial development to the north. 49 • Parcel 54-A-81G, Change to Sensitive Natural Area land use category. This 10-acre property houses the Civil War era earthen fortification known as Fort Collier and is open to the public and interpreted and managed as a Civil War Battlefield Park, this property is also protected under a conservation easement by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. • Parcels 45-A-64, 45-A-65, 45-A-66, 45-A-67, 45-A-55, 45-A-55D, 45-A-55C, 45-A-63, 45-A-63A, 45-A-62, 45-A-61, 45-A- 55A, 45-A-55B, 45-A-57, 45-A-56, 45-A-60, 45-A-57A, 45-A-49, 45-A-48, 45-10-1, 45-10-2, 45-10-3, 45-10-4, 34-A-95B, 34-A-95A, 34-A-95C, 34-A-93C, placed under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category. These parcels are not preserved or protected but retain much of their historic and cultural resources. The area made up by these parcels was the location of fighting that took place during the Third Battle of Winchester through the village of Brucetown and along the Opequon Creek at Locke’s Ford and look much as they did at the time of the Battle. • Parcels 45-8-16A, 45-8-28, 45-8-29, 45-A-32, 45-A-31, 45-A-30, 45-A-32A, placed under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category. These parcels are not preserved or protected but retain much of their historic and cultural resources. The area made up by these parcels was the location of fighting that during the Third Battle of Winchester near the hamlet of Leetown and along the Opequon Creek at Seiver’s and Rocky Ford and look much as they did at the time of the Battle. Parcel 45-A-32A, has the 1790s era home called “Cleridge”, also referred to as “Sunnyside Farm”, located on it. The home has been designated as a contributing property to the Third Battle of Winchester Site. “Cleridge” has been placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. • Parcels 43-A-149, 43-A-147, 44-A-26A, 43-A-151C, 43-A-100, 43-A-99, 43-A-98, 43B-8-22, 43-21-6, 43-21-5, 43-21-4, 43- 21-3, 44-A-5, 44-A-42, 44-A-12, 44-A-24, 43-A-146, 43-21-9B, placed under the Sensitive Natural Area land use category. These parcels are not preserved or protected but retain much of their historic and cultural resources as they have not been developed. The area made up by these parcels are all with in the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Programs Core Battlefield Area for the Battle of Rutherford’s Farm. Many of the parcels listed are also with in a Potential National Register Boundary. Sincerely, Jack Owens 50 Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: February 13, 2023 Agenda Section: Small Area Plan Updates Title: 2023 Area Plan Update Attachments: CPPC02-13-23AreaPlanUpdate.pdf 51 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee FROM: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT: 2023 Area Plan Update DATE: February 3, 2023 Proposal & Background The Department of Planning and Development intends to update the following Area Plans in 2023: Round Hill Community Land Use Plan (last updated 2010), Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan (2006) and the Route 37 West Land Use Plan (1997). The intent of this area plan update is to review text and maps contained in Appendix I of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to reflect revisions to the zoning map and existing conditions (rezonings, current development, planned and implemented road improvements, etc.), and identify areas for additional development and redevelopment. In addition to updating the above existing planning areas, the area between the City of Winchester and Route 37 along Route 522, known as “Sunnyside,” will also be included in the study. The area includes an established commercial core, a variety of residential housing types, and is a gateway to the City of Winchester. Sunnyside has not been a part of any previous land use study. Collectively, the above planning areas and Sunnyside will be combined into a new addendum of Appendix I, the “Western Frederick Land Use Plan” (WLUP). Project Milestones & Public Outreach The proposed schedule will generally follow the planning process for NELUP but will include a public information meeting to kick-off the study prior to the first meeting of the working group. This initial kick-off meeting will be used to identify potential stakeholders and citizen representatives for the working group. 1. Public Information Meeting (Kick-Off; April 2023) 2. Working Group (May to September 2023) 3. Comprehensive Plans and Program Committee (CPPC; October 2023, December 2023) 4. Planning Commission Work Session (October 2023) 5. Public Information Meetings (2; November 2023) 6. PC & BOS discussion and public hearings (early 2024) A dedicated project webpage will be launched concurrently with the kick-off meeting to keep the public up to date on the project. Conclusion & CPPC Action 52 CPPC Discussion 2023 Area Plan Update Page 2 Staff is seeking any preliminary feedback from the CPPC on the above proposal. Following the CPPC meeting, staff will begin the assembling materials for the project kick-off and initiating the background research and revisions to the plan text and maps. Questions regarding the area plan update should be directed to staff. MTK/pd Attachments: 1. Western Frederick Land Use Plan – Study Area Map 2. Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 3. Western Jubal Land Use Plan 4. 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This plan encompasses both of these areas. The plan has two primary goals - first, to protect and enhance the character of the established rural community center and second, to create a vibrant, functional, and well- designed commercial center. While the two areas are distinct, this plan seeks to link them by efficient roads and multi-purpose trails and sidewalks and to locate a park and other public facilities in the Round Hill Community for the benefit of both the residents and the workers. As with previous versions of the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan, a key goal of this plan is to provide public sewer and water access for the existing residents of the Round Hill community. LAND USE Round Hill Rural Community Center The core of the long-established Round Hill Rural Community Center consists primarily of residences. In the past, a number of small businesses have been located in the core area, but few of these remain today. The development pattern established in the Round Hill Rural Community Center consists of both small lots along Round Hill Road, Poorhouse Road, Woodchuck Lane and other roads, and the larger lots and small farms on the periphery. Both residential patterns should continue. The farms and large lots on the periphery of the Round Hill Rural Community Center should be maintained to preserve the rural character. In order to further preserve the existing character of the area, no part of the Round Hill Rural Community Center should have high density housing. Most residential lots in the Round Hill Rural Community Center are less than one-half acre. These residential lots contain single family detached housing on wells and septic with reduced front yard setbacks. This historic development pattern cannot be accommodated within the existing RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District, which allows one residence for every five acres and requires primary and reserve drainfield areas. A new zoning district should be created to accommodate infill development that is in character with the area. Such a district should address housing types, lot sizes and setbacks. The new zoning district should also address design standards for street trees, curb-side parking, signage, lighting and underground utilities. The new zoning district could allow for modest commercial/retail uses (with discreet signage) to serve surrounding residents. In recent years, new residential development in Round Hill has been limited due to private health system requirements. Expansion of the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) in 2006 has given the opportunity for some existing residents to connect to public water and sewer, at the property owner’s expense. Once a new zoning district is adopted to accommodate in-fill development, the County will need to re-examine the SWSA boundary 56 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 47 to determine whether any other areas in the Round Hill Rural Community Center should be enabled to connect to public water and sewer services. Rezonings to the new district should not be allowed prior to the availability of public water and sewer. DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL AREAS Commercial, medical support, medical offices, educational, and public use development are important components of the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan. Historically, highway commercial uses have located along Route 50 (Northwestern Pike). These uses include gas stations, car dealers, restaurants, and small retail establishments. Some of these uses still exist. In more recent years, Round Hill Crossing (including the large Wal-Mart center) has begun to develop on the north side of Route 50. This 70-acre site will ultimately accommodate retail, restaurant, and business development. The Winchester Medical Center – West Campus, with 102-acres to the east of Round Hill Crossing, has both a retail component along Route 50 and a medical component. The northern portion of the Medical Center’s West Campus is zoned MS (Medical Support) District. Together these two large developments have changed the nature of land development along Route 50. Large-scale commercial development is now a dominating presence in the Round Hill Community. Growth and development should be carefully planned to take advantage of the close proximity of the Winchester Medical Center. Two distinct types of commercial development are evolving in the Round Hill Community, a general commercial area along both sides of Route 50 and a medical support and education area located on the north side of Route 50. The general commercial areas already under development on both sides of Route 50 function as a gateway to and from the City of Winchester. Therefore, an objective of this plan is to create an attractive, functional commercial area and to prevent the creation of a typical commercial strip. Consolidated entrances are strongly encouraged to avoid multiple entrances along Route 50. Inter-parcel connections will be necessary for the small lots to develop. Standards have already been developed that will minimize the visual disruption to the Route 50 corridor (see Figure 13A). These include standards for shared entrances, inter-parcel connectors, green spaces along Route 50, screening of parking areas, screening between commercial properties and existing residences, size, number and location of signs, underground utilities, and landscaping. These standards strongly discourage individual business entrances both for aesthetic reasons as well as for transportation safety and efficiency. Major commercial establishments should connect to Route 50 at signalized intersections. A continuation of the general commercial area is planned in the vicinity of Ward Avenue and Stonewall Drive. As this area redevelops, new developments will be expected to follow the Route 50 standards (Figure 13A) that apply to small parcels on the south side of Route 50. Consolidation of these small parcels is the key to redeveloping this area. A minor collector road, to join Round Hill Road (Route 803) and Ward Avenue, is planned to funnel traffic to two key intersections on Route 50. 57 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 48 Figure 13A Design Principles Encouraged for the Round Hill Route 50 Corridor Street trees in the median, along both sides of the ditch. Freestanding business signs – one monument style sign per development (Maximum size - 50 feet, maximum height – 12 feet). Crosswalks at signalized intersections, with signals for pedestrians. Interparcel connectors required between all properties planned for commercial development (even if currently zoned RA and used for residential purposes) to encourage shared entrances. Commercial entrance spacing – Commercial entrances are strongly discouraged on Route 50. A row of evergreens in addition to the ordinance-required buffer and screening adjacent to areas planned to remain residential. Underground utilities. Placement of buildings close to Route 50 with landscaped parking lots in the rear. North side of Route 50: 50-foot landscaped strip, within the landscaped strip a ten-foot asphalt bike and pedestrian trail, ornamental shrubs and street trees along Route 50. South side of Route 50: 50-foot landscaped strip (20 feet for small tracts) within the landscaped strip a five-foot concrete pedestrian sidewalk, ornamental shrubs and street trees along Route 50. Due to its close proximity to the Winchester Medical Center, the north side of Route 50 offers a unique opportunity to accommodate medical support, medical offices, educational, public use, and commercial uses. Therefore, the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan should provide for large campus style development of the north side of Route 50 for medical support, medical office, educational, public use, and commercial uses. A number of large open tracts of land exist in this location. The campus style development should provide for boulevard street designs, street trees, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and connectivity between development and common green space gathering areas. In order to minimize areas of impervious surface, decked or structured parking or increased building heights may be warranted. High quality building designs and materials are expected. Small plazas at the building entrances or in the center of a group of buildings are suggested. Site design standards are expected to exceed those established for the 58 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 49 Route 50 corridor (Figure 13A). Coordinated signage, lighting and street furniture are sought. All of the commercial areas in Round Hill should provide commercial services and employment opportunities that are accessible to the residents within the Round Hill Rural Community Center via alternative modes of transportation, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Enhanced accessibility is anticipated through the connection of such areas to the existing residential areas by a network of multi-purpose trails, sidewalks and intersections with pedestrian actualized signals. TRANSPORTATION The County’s Eastern Road Plan and the Win-Fred Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan call for Route 50 to be improved to a six-lane minor arterial road between Route 37 and Poorhouse Road (Route 654). West of Poorhouse Road, Route 50 is planned as a four-lane minor arterial. Sidewalks are planned on the south side of Route 50 and multi-purpose trails on the north side. Developments along Route 50 will be expected to incorporate these road improvements. As noted in the Transportation Chapter of the Plan, as all road projects and development or redevelopment take place, the development and associated transportation facilities should be accessible to all users. A north/south collector road, parallel to Route 37, is included in the Route 37 West Land Use Plan. This road is also incorporated into the County’s Eastern Road Plan with a connection back to the Winchester Medical Center interchange. A section of this road, Botanical Boulevard, is being built with the Winchester Medical Center – West Campus development on the north side of Route 50. Should properties further to the north develop, this road could eventually connect to Route 522 (North Frederick Pike). An east/west collector road, parallel to Route 50 is also included in the Eastern Road Plan. A section of this road, Petticoat Gap Lane, has been proffered with the Round Hill Crossing development. This road is envisioned as an urban divided four-lane cross-section that includes landscaped medians, controlled left turns, street trees, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, to enhance transportation on the north side of Route 50. Development proposals will need to accommodate the continuation of this collector road. The location shown on the plan is general, with the precise location of the east-west collector road remaining flexible. A new north/south major collector road is planned through the Winchester Medical Center- West Campus that will serve the West Campus and provide access to the future Route 37 interchange located north of Round Hill. While this road is envisioned as an urban divided four-lane road that includes landscaped medians as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities subjected to projected traffic generation, it may initially be built as a two-lane road because development to the north may not occur for many years, if at all. The location shown on the plan is general, with the precise location of the north-south collector road remaining flexible. 59 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 50 Vehicular management access is recommended throughout the Round Hill Rural Community Center, particularly along Route 50. A six-lane arterial road should not include multiple access points. Ideally, primary vehicular access should be limited to the previously established intersections along Route 50 with additional commercial entrances as allowable by established access management standards to facilitate safe and efficient traffic movement. Noted throughout this plan is the requirement for alternative modes of transportation, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The plan calls for an interconnected system of multi- purpose trails and sidewalks. It is critical that these alternative modes of transportation link the entire Round Hill Rural Community Center. At an appropriate time, the County should also encourage the extension of existing bus routes to serve the area. Ideally, bus stops should be located at all of the commercial centers. The development of new road systems, new signalization and improvements to existing road systems are all elements of this plan. It will be the responsibility of private property owners and developers to ensure that these improvements are made. As rezonings are considered, they should be evaluated to ensure that the transportation impacts of development will be mitigated, and the improvements facilitate the goals of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. As with all areas of the County, Level of Service “C” should be maintained on roads adjacent to and within new developments. ENVIRONMENT A number of environmental features are found in the Round Hill Community. The area is dominated by two major natural features – Round Hill itself, which is west of Poorhouse Road and a north/south ridgeline. The ridgeline, west of Round Hill Crossing, is highly visible and should be sensitively developed. Ponds, streams and floodplains are present and will need to be taken into consideration so as to minimize and/or mitigate negative impacts with any future development. These natural areas provide an obvious location for a trail system. HISTORICAL RESOURCES Round Hill is one of the older settlements in Frederick County. The original village was located at the base of Round Hill. The community today includes a small number of eighteenth and nineteenth century dwellings. Approximately 30 late-nineteenth century and early-to-mid twentieth century houses, primarily American Foursquares and I-houses are located in the area. The mid-nineteenth century Round Hill Presbyterian Church and the early-twentieth century Round Hill School (now used as a residence) are also located in this community. Protection of these historic structures is encouraged. PUBLIC UTILITIES A fundamental issue for the development of Round Hill has been the provision of public water and sewer. Development of the area is dependent on the availability of appropriate 60 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 51 infrastructure. The Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) has been expanded to portions of the Round Hill Rural Community Center several times in recent years. This plan does not recommend rezoning land within the Round Hill Rural Community Center for commercial development prior to the availability of central sewer and water. It is also recommended that as land is developed over time and infrastructure extended, that new developments further the goal of providing sewer and water to the core residential area of the Round Hill Rural Community. Future development should facilitate the availability of sewer and water in two ways – the sizing of utility pipes to ensure capacity for all of the Round Hill Rural Community Center and providing utility easements so that adjacent property owners have the ability to extend and connect to public water and sewer. The Round Hill area will ultimately be served by two wastewater treatment plants. The area immediately west of Route 37, including Winchester Medical Center – West Campus and Round Hill Crossing are currently served by the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility. The transmission lines serving this facility have limited capacity. Therefore, future development south of Route 50 and also west of Round Hill Crossing are planned to be served by the Parkins Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant. Future development proposals will need to demonstrate that sufficient sewer capacity exists. Water lines exist on Route 50 in the area of Round Hill Crossing and the Winchester Medical Center – West Campus. These water lines have sufficient capacity to provide the volume of water identified in the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan; however, they do not have sufficient pressure. To provide adequate pressure, existing line pressure will have to be boosted and water storage provided. PUBLIC FACILITIES Public facilities to serve new development in the Round Hill Community may be required in the future. It will be necessary for future development to provide a site for such public facilities. PARKS The Round Hill Community has one neighborhood park, at the Round Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station. A children’s play area is maintained by the Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation and the fire company maintains a ball field. The scope of this park could be expanded, possibly with the relocation of the fire station. The commercial, medical support, and institutional land uses north of Route 50 should include a new park, ideally in the area of the large pond. This park would be visible from Route 50 and could serve as the visual focal point of the entire Round Hill Community. The park should be a passive recreational facility with trails, benches and outdoor eating areas. The park should be designed to serve both onsite workers and residents of the Round Hill Rural Community Center. A linear trail could also link this park to the smaller pond to the north. The Park’s trail/sidewalk network should be the interconnected trail system as described in the transportation section. Consideration should be given to establishing a trail 61 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 52 along the ridgeline between Route 50 and Route 522 and a trail at the southern edge of the Round Hill Community to link to the Green Circle in the City of Winchester. RECREATION AND CONFERENCE COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY Through the 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors endorsed the evaluation of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the property that is home to the Rock Harbor Golf Course. The following land use policy, along with the updated land use map, is the resulting amendment and is known as the Rock Harbor Amendment to the Round Hill Land Use Plan. GUIDING PRINCIPLES The amendment to the plan has two primary goals - first, to establish a new area of land use that would specifically promote the recreational attributes of this area in conjunction with the open spaces associated with the existing Rock Harbor Golf Course, and second, to create a well-designed Conference Facility integrated with limited commercial land uses with an orientation to the Golf Course and future Route 37 interchange, and limited accessory membership residential land use to sustain the viability of the Rock Harbor Golf Course. The goals of the Plan seek to enable the development of land uses which will provide economic development, tourism, and entertainment benefits to the Community and to Frederick County, and further promote the Rock Harbor Golf Course. The addition of Rock Harbor area to the Round Hill Land Use Plan creates a third distinct area of land use for the Round Hill Community which will join with the Community’s other two distinct areas; the long-established Round Hill Rural Community Center focused around Round Hill Road (Route 803) and the developing commercial and medical support area along Route 50 (Northwestern Pike). The Rock Harbor area of the Round Hill Land Use Plan is west of, and adjacent to, the West Jubal Early Land Use Plan. The addition of this area will promote a connectivity of land uses and access between the two important land use plans with a focus on the future West Jubal Early Interchange. This plan also encompasses the area of existing quarry operation, providing recognition to this very important area of Extractive Manufacturing and guidance with regards to future development adjacent to the quarry. Additional protections in the form of distance and buffering should be provided for any new land uses on the Rock Harbor Golf Course, particularly for any accessory membership residential land uses. Like the other two areas, this plan seeks to link to the community by providing access to efficient roads, multi-purpose trails and sidewalks, and public water and sewer for the benefit of both the residents of this Community and those adjacent citizens who may work or recreate in the area. As with previous versions of the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan, a key goal of this plan is to provide public sewer and water access for the existing residents of the Round Hill community. 62 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 53 LAND USE ROUND HILL COMMERCIAL RECREATION LAND USE The intent of the Commercial Recreation land use designation shall be to provide for carefully planned commercially driven recreational land uses which take advantage of existing recreational amenities (36-hole golf course) and enhances the economic development opportunities of the area through conference facilities, lodging, commercial activities, and a limited amount of accessory membership residential opportunities. Growth and development of this area should be carefully planned to take advantage of the existing commercial recreation land uses, Rock Harbor Golf Course, the close proximity of the Winchester Medical Center, and the adjacent areas of planned land use. The Commercial Recreation land use designation is envisioned to have a balance of land uses that promote the recreational component as the primary land use. The recreational component should be located in close proximity (within one mile) of an existing Route 37 Interchange and contain a major open space component. Compatible commercial ventures such as conference facilities, lodging opportunities, restaurants, and limited accessory retail would also be appropriate in this setting. The Robinson Property shall contain only the compatible commercial ventures component of the land use designation as identified above. Development of the Robinson Property should only occur at the same time as, or in conjunction with the Rock Harbor project. Balance of land uses Recreational - 36-hole golf course (minimum # of holes) Open Space – 60 percent of land area (minimum area including golf course) Commercial – 30 percent of land area (maximum area) This area of commercial shall include a conference facility. Accessory membership residential – 10 percent of land area (maximum area) The introduction of the accessory residential land uses may occur prior to the development of the commercial land uses and the Conference Facility. It is recommended that the regulations guiding the development of the commercial recreation area promote the balance of land uses identified above that are owned and operated by the Rock Harbor Golf Course without further subdivision of the property. COMMUNITY FACILITIES In order to promote high quality low impact design, the commercial recreation land use designation should promote energy efficient design and development, including achieving 63 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 54 LEED certification, or certification from a similar program, as a project. Areas of impervious surface in conjunction with the development should be minimized and alternative irrigation techniques should be promoted. Innovative water and sewer design to this project is necessary due to the limited resources available to the County. Alternative approaches with regards to water resources and reuse of water and wastewater should be provided with this project. This project should provide additional resources to the community and facilitate the provision of water and sewer resources to the Round Hill Community, in particular to the existing residents, rather than detract from the FCSA’s ability to provide these resources. It is essential to ensure that the infrastructure and the necessary community facilities are provided in a timely and coordinated manner in order to enable the successful implementation of the land use plan. Therefore, it is expected that the commercial recreation land use application is developed with public water and sewer infrastructure and this application participates in the regional planning and infrastructure development needs of the Round Hill Community. This participation may include infrastructure improvements that exceed those generated solely by this project but are designed to advance the needs of the Round Hill Community. DESIGN High quality building designs and materials are expected. An objective of this plan is to create an attractive, functional commercial area and to prevent the creation of a typical commercial strip, from the perspective of a new interchange on Route 37. Unattractive development along Route 37 frontage should be avoided. From this perspective, the golf course and future conference and lodging facilities should be preserved and be the prominent features. Additional commercial and residential land uses should be avoided directly adjacent to Route 37. The recreational viewshed should be promoted with the golf course and future conference facilities highly visible. This may include a linear area of open space adjacent to Route 37 (500 feet distance). This area of open space should not be extended to the area surrounding the proposed interchange which is an area where appropriately designed development is anticipated. TRANSPORTATION The County’s Eastern Road Plan and the Win-Fred Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan calls for Route 37 Jubal Early Interchange improvement. This project has been endorsed through recent rezoning approvals. This land use plan will ultimately provide direct access to the Route 37 interchange at this location. Access to the Round Hill Community to the North is also encouraged and may be established prior to the completion of the Jubal Early Interchange if supported by an approved TIA (Transportation Impact Analysis). Notwithstanding this, the development of this property should participate in the implementation of the Route 37 interchange to the extent that it is warranted as a primary transportation focus. 64 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Round Hill Community Land Use Plan 55 A new multi-purpose trail system is planned through the Round Hill Community to serve the area and provide access and connectivity with the West Jubal Early Community. The location shown on the plan is general, with the precise location of the trail connection remaining flexible. However, access should provide a connection generally from west of Route 37 to east of Route 37 as depicted on the map. It would be preferable to have the trail connectivity located on the proposed sewer infrastructure parallel to the north of the railroad tracks. This should occur in conjunction with the construction of the interchange if possible and under the existing Abrams Creek and Rail Bridge. At a minimum, bicycle and pedestrian awareness should be incorporated into the design and signage of the interchange. Trail connectivity to West Jubal Early Land Use Plan and the City of Winchester Green Circle is very important. IMPLEMENTATION SWSA BOUNDARY Preferred Alternative: The SWSA boundary shall be modified around the boundaries of the Rock Harbor property (and the Robinson property) as identified in this map. This assumes an expectation of development with public water and sewer, as well as regional planning and participation in community facilities development will be addressed during the rezoning process. In addition, this ultimately assumes the ability of community to obtain future water and sewer resources. The SWSA boundary expansion would be the preferred alternative. This is the approach preferred and endorsed by both the PC and the CPPC and approved by the BOS. Outcome: The addition of approximately 265.5 acres (with Robinson) into the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). ZONING DESIGNATION A new zoning district or overlay district could be created to accommodate such a balance of land uses and could address housing types and dimensional standards. Preferred Alternative: Recreation and Conference Commercial District or Overlay District – Zoning Designation specifically designed to implement this balance of land uses and associated performance standards. This is the approach preferred and endorsed by both the PC and the CPPC and approved by the BOS. 65 £¤50£¤50 £¤50 £¤50£¤50 £¤50 ¬«37 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µ 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles Eastern Road Pla n New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails Round Hill Community Land Use Plan Area Plan The Comprehensive Plan Adopted November 10, 2021 Sewer and Water Service Area Urban Development Area City ofWinchester Land Use Legend Rural Community Center Sensitive Natural Areas Commercial Recreation Residential Business Extractive Mining Round HillRural CommunityCenter 66 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan 57 WESTERN JUBAL EARLY LAND USE PLAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -Approved on January 11, 2006 67 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan 58 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan details a new community that consists of approximately 600 acres. The area contains sensitive environmental features, and these will be preserved. This new community will contain both residential and commercial uses. The community will be linked by an efficient road system, multi-purpose trails and sidewalks. LAND USE RESIDENTIAL The land included within the Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan (WJELUP) represents a transitional area between the City of Winchester and the rural areas of western Frederick County. The WJELUP area is distinguished by its pristine environmental resources and prime farmland soils and has, therefore, historically supported both agricultural and low- density residential land uses. Adjoining land within the City of Winchester has developed extensively with urban and suburban residential uses, most notably within the Meadow Branch, Morlyn Hills, Meadow Branch South, and Orchard Hill subdivisions. Additionally, suburban residential land use has been established within the UDA adjacent and north of the WJELUP area through the Merriman’s Chase subdivision. The predominant land uses envisioned within the WJELUP area are urban and suburban residential uses. The residential designation is intended to continue the established land use pattern in the vicinity of the WJELUP area. As such, new residential development within the WJELUP area is expected to consist primarily of single family detached and single-family small lot units and be compatible with the design of existing residential uses on adjoining property. The gross residential density for residential developments within the WJELUP area should not exceed four dwelling units per acre. COMMERCIAL This plan calls for commercial uses to balance, service and complement the residential uses. Areas for commercial land use are designated along the planned route of the Jubal Early Drive extension and near the intersection of Cedar Greek Grade and Route 37. These areas are intended to provide commercial services and employment opportunities that are accessible for residents within the WJELUP area and the adjacent community via alternative modes of transportation, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Enhanced accessibility is anticipated through the connection of such areas to the surrounding residential neighborhoods by a network of multi-purpose trails and sidewalks. The commercial component is envisioned to consist of neighborhood scale commercial uses and high-end office uses. Priority will be given to neighborhood scale commercial uses as these will serve the needs of residents and create focal points for the new community. Strip commercial development is strongly discouraged. Consolidated entrances will be 68 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan 59 encouraged to avoid multiple entrances along Jubal Early Drive, Cedar Creek Grade, and the new collector road. TRANSPORTATION Future road networks are proposed for the WJELUP area which will link it to Jubal Early Drive, Route 37, and Cedar Creek Grade. The Plan and the Win-Fred Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan calls for the extension of Jubal Early Drive to Route 37. It calls for a new diamond interchange at Route 37 and Jubal Early Drive, with a realignment of Merrimans Lane. Extensive design work has taken place on the interchange and roadway extensions. The extension of Jubal Early Drive and the interchange at Route 37 are critical to addressing regional transportation problems. This plan, therefore, incorporates the extension of Jubal Early Drive as an east/west through road and the construction of the interchange at Route 37. The extension of Jubal Early Drive through this portion of the UDA is envisioned as an urban divided four lane cross-section that includes landscaped medians as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The MPO Plan also calls for Cedar Creek Grade to be widened to a four-lane section from the city limits to Merrimans Lane, with signalized ramps at the intersection of Cedar Creek Grade and Route 37. The Frederick County Comprehensive Plan Bicycle Plan also identifies Cedar Creek Grade as a short-term destination route. Therefore, this plan incorporates improvements to Cedar Creek Grade, to a four-lane divided major collector road with a bicycle lane or ideally a separate bike path, and improvements to the interchange at Route 37 and Cedar Creek Grade. A major collector road, as included in the MPO Plan, is planned to facilitate traffic movement in a north south direction to provide a connection between Jubal Early Drive and Cedar Creek Grade. This boulevard style road is envisioned as an urban divided four lane cross- section that includes landscaped medians as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The location shown on the plan is general with the precise location of the north-south collector road remaining flexible. The development of new road systems, including a new interchange at Route 37, new signalization and improvements to existing road systems are all elements of this plan. It will be the responsibility of private property owners and developers to ensure that these improvements are made. The financial responsibility will rest primarily with private property owners and developers, although they may be able to demonstrate how a partnership, possibly with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the City and/or the County will accomplish the necessary road improvements as always, the evaluation of rezonings should consider whether the transportation impacts of development will be mitigated. Another critical transportation component of the WJELUP is alternative modes of transportation, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This plan, therefore, calls for an interconnected system of multi-purpose trails and sidewalks in addition to those which 69 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan 60 should be included as part of roadway improvement/development. The County should also encourage the extension of existing bus routes to serve the area when timing is deemed appropriate. Ideally, future bus stops would be located at the commercial centers and within the development. ENVIRONMENT The WJELUP designates environmental resources associated with the Abrams Creek corridor as Sensitive Natural Areas (SNA). These areas should be preserved through the development process with improvements limited to required road crossings and passive recreational amenities. A large sinkhole in the area has been filled and improvements to this area may also need to be restricted to required road crossings and passive recreational amenities. A conservation-oriented approach to the design of residential and commercial projects within the WJELUP area is encouraged to maximize SNA preservation. As such, the precise study and identification of SNA designated resources should occur as a critical first step in the design process for all development in the WJELUP area. Completion of this resource inventory and the delineation of preservation areas are to be followed and accommodated by layouts and engineering for building sites, lots, drainage and infrastructure. Full gross density credit will be provided for SNA designated land conserved through the development process. A portion of the Green Circle Trail, as developed by the City of Winchester, has been constructed on the north side of the Winchester Western Railroad. The WJELUP envisions completion of this portion of the trail to Merrimans Lane. Additionally, a connector trail should be developed that extends from the existing trail to Cedar Creek Grade as an enhancement to the Green Circle Trail. The connecting trail should be located to enhance the interaction of the user with any environmental features or view sheds that are conserved through implementation of the WJELUP. The pedestrian/bicycle network developed in the WJELUP area should provide for a continuous flow from the Green Circle. HISTORICAL RESOURCES Two known historic houses are located within the WJELUP area. The Baker, Jacob House (750 House) is located in the northwestern corner. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) had determined that the Baker, Jacob House is eligible for the Virginia Landmarks Register and the State and National Register of Historic Places. Protection of this building is strongly encouraged. One potentially significant historic structure is located in the southwestern corner of the WJELUP area. The house is identified in the Lake’s Atlas of 1885 as the Stuart Brown House and has been identified as a potentially significant property in the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey (#34-1239). Protection of this structure is also encouraged. 70 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Western Jubal Early Land Use Plan 61 PUBLIC FACILITIES The WJELUP area contains over 600 acres, and the majority of this land is envisioned to be developed for residential uses. It is estimated that up to 2,400 dwellings could be built in the study area. This could generate up to 1,680 new students for the Frederick County School System. This number of students concentrated in such a small area is unprecedented in the western part of Frederick County. It will be incumbent upon future development within the WJELUP area to provide a site for school facilities, to mitigate the impact of the large number of school children resulting from development in the WJELUP area. This is consistent with the Community Facilities and Services policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Any school should be sited centrally within the study area to enable the maximum number of students to walk or bike to school. Schools quickly become the focus of a new community when they are at the center of the community. The final location and alignment of any school site should remain flexible to ensure that it conforms to final engineering studies and School Board considerations. It may also be necessary to provide other public facilities in this area to serve this new development. It would then be necessary for future development to provide a site for other public facilities to mitigate the impact of the large number of residents resulting from development in this area. PARKS The WJELUP area should contain a well-defined park and open space system for both active and passive recreation. Central to this open space will be the Abrams Creek corridor which should be preserved as a sensitive natural area. Neighborhood parks should also be located within the study area. As defined in the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood parks provide limited types of recreation for the entire family within easy walking distance. Examples of potential facilities in a neighborhood park include a playground, a swimming pool and tennis courts. The neighborhood parks should be located near the school and or neighborhood center and away from major streets. Also, part of the park network will be the interconnected trail system as described above. 71 AbramsCreek AbramsCreek AbramsCreek Abrams Creek Abrams Creek Abrams Creek ¬«37 ¬«37 ¬«37 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed µ The Co mprehensive P lan Adopted N ovember 10, 2021 West Jubal Early Land Use Plan Area Plan Land Use Legend !(Proposed Interchanges Eastern Road Plan New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails City ofWinchester Urban Development Area Sewer an d Water Service Area Business Extractive Mining Residential Commercial Recreation Natural Resources & Recreation Sensitive Natural Areas Rural Community Ce nter 72 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Route 37 West Land Use Plan 63 ROUTE 37 WEST LAND USE PLAN 73 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Route 37 West Land Use Plan 64 ROUTE 37 WEST LAND USE PLAN Recent land use decisions and development trends have drawn attention to the land within the Route 37 western by-pass area between Route 50 and Route 522. In 1996, 50 acres adjacent to Route 37 and Route 50 were rezoned for commercial use, while land adjacent to Route 37 and Amherst Street within the City of Winchester has continued to develop to accommodate the Winchester Medical Center and the Shenandoah University Pharmaceutical School. It has been indicated that build-out of the site within the City of Winchester is inevitable, if development associated with these uses continues at its current rate. In 1997, Frederick County undertook a study within this area to identify the most desirable land uses and plans for the future area as a whole. The goal of this study was to balance the economic development opportunities associated with the existing development activities while limiting development potential west of Route 37, promoting the continuation of agribusiness activities, and protecting the pristine landscape of the area. A study area for the Route 37 West Land Use Plan was identified within the county which encompassed 645 acres. This area is bounded by Route 522 to the north, Route 37 to the east, the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan boundary to the south, and a definitive ridge line to the west. The predominate land use is orchard and a portion of the study area includes a core area of the Battle of Second Winchester. Land Use Components Approximately a 120-acre area located in the southeastern portion of the 645-acre study area has been identified as a location for potential business concentrations. It is envisioned that this area should be planned for an office park-type development which complements the medical center and pharmaceutical school, while providing retail services that cater to these uses and the community within the proximity of the study area. The remaining 525 acres within this study area should remain in its present, pristine condition, continuing the present land use of orchards while preserving the historic integrity of the battlefield, as well as potentially significant properties identified in the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey. Transportation Components Future road networks are proposed for this study area which link the 120-acre business and retail area with Route 37, Route 522, and Route 50. A system of major collector roads is necessary to promote the safe and efficient movement of traffic through this area. The Winchester Medical Center has coordinated with the Virginia Department of Transportation to develop an interchange on Route 37 that will provide direct access to the medical center. This plan promotes the expansion of this interchange to provide limited access to the west, while linking the 120-acre business and retail area to this interchange through the development of a major collector road. The development of a major collector road system which links the 120-acre business and retail area with Route 522 and Route 50 is also 74 APPENDIX I - AREA PLANS Route 37 West Land Use Plan 65 necessary to promote and efficient north-south traffic pattern through this study area and the DeGrange property which borders this development pod to the south. Sewer and Water Components The Route 37 West Land Use Plan calls for the inclusion of the 120-acre business and retail area within the Frederick County Sewer and Water Service Area. This inclusion is necessary to ensure compliance with county policies regarding proposed zoning changes from rural land use to commercial land use. The extension of the Sewer and Water Service Area has been done independently of the Urban Development Area. Therefore, residential development is not proposed or encouraged for this study area. 75 £¤522 £¤522 ¬«37 ¬«37 AlbinRural CommunityCenter Round HillRural CommunityCenter Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed 0 0.15 0.30.075 Miles µ Route 37 West Land Use Plan Area Plan Eastern Road Pla n New Major Arterial Improved Major Arterial New Minor Arterial Improved Minor Arterial New Major Collector Improved Major Collector New Minor Collector Improved Minor Collector Ramp Roundabout Trails The Comprehensive Plan Adopted November 10, 2021 Sewer and Water Service Area Urban Development Area City ofWinchester Land Use Legend Business Residential Institutional Rural Community Center 76 Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: February 13, 2023 Agenda Section: 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Title: 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan Attachments: CPPC02-13-23_2023-2028CapitalImprovementDraft.pdf 77 Adopted by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors March 8th, 2023 Recommended by the Frederick County Planning Commission February 15th, 2023 FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA 2023-2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 78 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………...……………………………….. 1 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS……………..………..……………….2-4 Frederick County Public Schools…………………….……... 2 Frederick County Parks and Recreation ..………………. 2 Handley Regional Library .………………….………….……….2 County Administration .……………………………..…………..2 Fire & Rescue………...……………………………….………………3 Sheriff’s Office………………………………………………………. 3 Public Safety Communications………………………………..3 Transportation Committee……………………………………. 4 Winchester Regional Airport………………………….……….4 CAPITAL PROJECTS MAPS Capital Projects……………………………………………..…….….5 Frederick County Public Schools….…….…………….……..6 Parks and Recreation ………………..…………………..…….…7 Transportation Projects………………..…………………….....8 CIP TABLE EXPLANATIONS………………………….…….………….………9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TABLES …………….….10-13 APPENDIX - PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Frederick County Public Schools…………………………….. 15 Frederick County Parks and Recreation ………….…….…18 Handley Regional Library……………………………………….. 26 County Administration and Public Works……….……… 29 Fire and Rescue……………..……………………………….….…….32 Volunteer Fire Company Requests …………………….…….36 Sheriff’s Office ……….……..………………………….…………….37 Public Safety Communications………………………….……..38 Transportation Committee ………………………………………39 Winchester Regional Airport……………….………..….…… 48 79 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FREDERICK COUNTY FY 2023-2028 INTRODUCTION Section §15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of plans for capital outlays to the local Planning Commissions. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the County for the ensuing five years. The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plans as they are completed or as priorities change. The plan is intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the County budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital expenditures, the County must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the projects are reviewed with considerations regarding health, safety, and the general welfare of the public, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Once the CIP is adopted, it becomes a component of the Comprehensive Plan and provides a link between the documents and potential proffered contributions made with future rezoning projects. The inclusion of projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. The CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended for use, as a capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations. Once adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances. It is also possible that projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes increasingly uncertain the further in the future it is projected. 80 2 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Frederick County Public Schools Frederick County Public Schools continues to commence and complete capital projects that have been priorities from previous years. The top capital improvement priority for the schools is the construction of a fourth high school. The renovation and expansion of Armel and Apple Pie Ridge Elementary are the second and third highest priority respectively. Parks & Recreation The top capital improvement priority for Parks and Recreation is the Abrams Creek Greenway Trail. This facility would provide recreational opportunities for residents of this corridor along with the surrounding communities and was emphasized in the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Areas Plan. Other top priorities include the Old Charlestown Road Park development, and Sherando Softball Complex. Handley Regional Library The Handley Regional Library recommends three projects. The library’s top priority is a new library branch in the Gainesboro area. The second and third priorities are for new library branches throughout the County which include the areas of Senseny/Greenwood Road and Route 522 South; both of which are anticipated to be located within the UDA (Urban Development Area) in locations consistent with the approved area plans - the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Area Plan, and the Southern Frederick Area Plan. County Administration There is one request from Public Works–the Double Toll Gate Convenience Site. County Administration projects continue to be the County Office Annex (Former Sunnyside Plaza Shopping Center), the joint County Administration and School Administration Building and the future replacement of the Joint Judicial Center. General Government Capital Expenditures is also included. This item addresses those general government capital expenditures that may fall below the established $100,000 departmental threshold. 81 3 Fire and Rescue The top project for Fire and Rescue is the construction Fire & Rescue Station #22, a new facility located in the vicinity of Route 277 also identified as a priority is the apparatus needed for this facility. Project two includes the acquisition of new apparatus for Station 21, and project three is the construction of Station #23, a new facility located in the vicinity of Crosspointe with the necessary apparatus. Fire and Rescue Volunteer Company Capital Equipment Requests The revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the benefit of Fire and Rescue Services was established remains a component of the CIP. This capital expenditure fund is for purchasing additional and replacement capital equipment fire and rescue vehicles and equipment that may fall below the $100,000 guideline established by the Finance Committee. It was determined that the inclusion of such a priority would be beneficial in ensuring that significant capital expenses are identified in the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is primarily for the benefit of the individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies. Also included are individual project and priorities from the volunteer stations. Sheriff’s Office The Sheriff’s Office has included two projects in their CIP. The top project is the construction of an eight-bay steel building for housing of large, specialized vehicles that require coverage, and their other project is a firearms training simulator. Public Safety Communications The Project 25 Public Safety Radio Network is top public safety – communications priority. This project includes the purchase, construction, and deployment of Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 25 (P25) radio communications system to support mission-critical public safety communications within the County. This system will provide radio and paging communications for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department, Frederick County Fire & Rescue, volunteer fire & rescue companies, and the Department of Public Safety Communications. This project is currently underway. 82 4 Transportation Committee The Transportation Committee continues to provide project requests for the CIP. Virginia State Code allows for transportation projects to be included within a locality's CIP. Funding for transportation project requests will likely come from a combination of state funds, developers, revenue sharing, various other revenue programs and possibly local funds used to leverage those funding sources. The Transportation Committee has included 27 priority projects. As projects and applications are developed, they could include all or a key portion a prioritized project. The top three priorities include Exit 313 Bridge Replacement and Capacity Improvements, and Renaissance Drive (Phase 2), and the Route 277 turn lane extension at Warrior Drive. The inclusion of the Eastern Road Plan Improvements item at number 28 once again emphasizes the connection between the CIP and potential proffered contributions made with rezoning projects which are aimed at mitigating potential transportation impacts identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Winchester Regional Airport Funding for airport projects is derived through a complex formula where the federal and state governments contribute a majority of the funding, with Frederick County and the other jurisdictions providing the remaining funding. The construction of a new aviation terminal to support future airport operations continues to be number one in the CIP, followed by the Taxiway “A” Relocation (design/construction). Other projects focus on land and easement acquisition in support of airport development to meet Federal Aviation requirements. The vast majority of the funding for these improvements comes from the FAA and VDA. 83 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! £¤11 £¤522 £¤522 £¤50 £¤11 £¤50 §¨¦66 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 ¬«7 ¬«37 ¬«127 ¬«277 ¬«55 ¬«259 ¬«37 Station 16Gainesboro Station 13Clear Brook Station 19NorthMountain Station 15Round Hill Station 18Greenwood Station 11Stephens City Station 12Middletown Station 17Star Tannery Station 20ReynoldsStore Station 14Gore 3 1 3, 4 3 2 1, 2 1 0 10,000 20,0005,000 Feet02.5 51.25 Miles V 2023 - 2028Frederick CountyCapital Im provements Plan2023 - 2028Capital ImprovementsSpecific or Approximate Locations Airport 1 Library Branch - Gainesboro2 Library Branch - Rt 522 South3 Library Branch - Senseny & Greenwood Library 1 £¤522 2 £¤522 1 Steel Building Sheriff's Office 1 1 Double Toll Gate Convenience Site Expansion2 Sunnyside County Office Annex County Administration Fire & R escue - Volunteer Stations Station 21Millwood Station 1 Fire & Rescue Station 222 Fire & Rescue Station 22 Apparatus3 Fire & Rescue Station 234 Fire & Rescue Station 23 Apparatus Fire & R escue 84 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Middle School Fourth High School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Multi-Use Campus Facilities Services School Board Office NREP/SRSDJHC Transportation Facility FCMS JWMS REAMS ABMS GES SES RRES EES AES BHES MES OVES IHES GMES JSES £¤11 £¤522 £¤522 £¤50 £¤522 £¤522 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 £¤50 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 ¬«7 ¬«127 ¬«277 ¬«55 ¬«259 ¬«37 SHS MHS Win ches ter Midd leto wn Ste phe nsCity !High Schools !Middle Schools !Elementary Schools !Support FacilitiesPotential School Facility LocationsPotential School LocationsPurchased LandUrban D evelopment AreaSWSA V 0 2 41 MilesNote:Created by Frederick County Department ofPlanning & Development Map represents the Capital Improvement Requests submitted by Frederick County School Board02/01/23 School LocationsAre MostAppropriateWithin the U DA 2023 - 2028Frederick CountyCapital Imp rovements Plan Existing and Potential School Locations APRESJWHSSupport Facilities West 85 [k [k ClearbrookPark SherandoPark Rose HillPark Old Charlestown RoadPark Frederick HeightsPark £¤11 £¤522 £¤522 £¤50 £¤522 £¤522 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 £¤50 §¨¦66 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 ¬«7 ¬«127 ¬«277 ¬«55 ¬«259 ¬«37 V 0 1.5 30.75 Miles Note:Created by Frederick County Department ofPlanning & Development Map represents the Capital Improvement Requests submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation02/01/2023 Proposed Parks DistrictNeighborhoodAbrams C reek TrailExisting County Parks District ParkCommunity Park [k Neighborhood ParkPublically Accessible Land FederalStateBattlefieldNon-ProfitLocal ParkTuscarora TrailSchool !y Public Boat LaunchUrban Development Area 2023 - 2028Frederick CountyCapital Improvements PlanNew Parks/Rec Locations National Forest EAST NE WEST Winchester Stephens City Middletown 86 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 ¬«277 ¬«37 Winche ster Steph ensCity 0 1 20.5 Miles Frederick County Dept ofPlanning & Development107 N Kent StWinchester, VA 22601www.fcva.us02/06/23 V 2023 - 2028Frederick CountyCapital I mprovement PlanTransportation Projects 9 9 9 9 10 21 24 2 1 222318 75 17 17 17 12 2023 - 2028Capital Improvement PlanTransportation Projects Unfu nded Priorities Funded Priorities 16 1425 26 $+13 $+11 ¬«7 1. EXIT 313 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT& CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS 2. RENAISSANCE DR, PHASE 2 3. ROUTE 277; RT TURN LANE EXTENSION AT WARRIOR DR$+3 4. ROUTE 7 STARS STUDY PROJECT$+4 5. EXIT 317 INTERCHANGE RAMPREALIGNMENT 7. REDBUD RD REALIGNMENT 6. ROUTE 11 AT OLD CHARLESTOWNRD ROUNDABOUT$+6 9. CONTINUE ROUTE 37 PLANNING & ENGINEERING WORK 10. ROUTE 277 WIDENING & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (PH 2) 13. BRUCETOWN RD/HOPEWELL RD;ALIGNMENT AND INTERSECTION$+13 12. ROUTE 11 N WIDENING FROMSNOWDEN BRIDGE BLVD TOOLD CHARLESTOWN RD, PHASE 1 14. VALLEY MILL RD REALIGNMENT (WEST) 8. GAINESBORO RD AT ROUTE 522INTERSECTION UPGRADE$+8 $+3 $+4$+4 $+6 $+8 27. EASTERN ROAD PLANIMPROVEMENTS27 26. VALLEY MILL RD REALIGNMENT (EAST) 25. JUBAL EARLY DR EXTENSIONAND INTERCHANGE WITH ROUTE 37 24. WARRIOR DR EXTENSIONFROM ROUTE 37 23. INVERLEE WAY; CONNECTION FROM SENSENY RD TO ROUTE 50 22. CHANNING DR EXTENSION TO ROUTE 50 20. I-81 EXIT 307 RELOCATIONðñò""307 21. WARRIOR DR EXTENSION TO NEW EXIT 307 19. SENSENY RD; TURN LANES AT CRESTLEIGH DR$+19 18. SENSENY RD WIDENING 17. ROUTE 11 N OF WINCHESTER WIDENING TO WV LINE, PHASE 2 16. ROUTE 11 S WIDENING &INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTSFROM CITY LIMITS TOOPEQUON CHURCH LN 11. EXIT 317 INTERCHANGE UPGRADE$+11 15. ROUTE 7 CORRIDORIMPROVEMENTS FROM EXIT 315TO GREENWOOD RD 15 $+19 ðñò""307 20 87 9 THE CIP TABLES - CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS The Capital Improvements Plan tables, on the following four pages, contains a list of the capital improvement projects proposed for the ensuing five years. A description of the information in this table is explained below. Projects Ranked by Department - The priority rating assigned by each agency or department for their requested projects. County Contribution - The estimated dollar value that will be contributed for each project. This value is listed by individual fiscal years and by total contributions over the five-year period. The total contribution column, located to the right of the fiscal year columns, does not include debt service projections. Notes - Indicates the footnotes that apply to additional funding sources for particular projects. Total Project Costs - The cost for each project, including the County allocations and other funding sources. PROJECT FUNDING The projects included in Table 1 have a total projected cost to the County of $433,467,928, this figure excludes Airport requests and transportation projects as these are primarily funded through other sources. While the CIP is primarily used to cover the next five years, much of the project costs have been identified beyond the next five years. • School projects are funded through a combination of loans from the Virginia Public School Authority and the Virginia Literary Fund. • Funding for Parks and Recreation Department projects will come from the unreserved fund balance of the County. The Parks and Recreation Commission actively seeks grants and private sources of funding for projects not funded by the County. • The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of local, state, and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing. • Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the federal, state, and local governments. The local portion may include contributions from Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren Counties, and the City of Winchester. 88 Contribution Per Fiscal Year Projects - Ranked by Department 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Long Range Comprehensive Plan Projects County Contributions Notes Total Project Costs Department Ensuing Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond FY 2028 Public Schools Please refer to the map identifying future school sites for additional school sites located throughout the County. Fourth High School $9,600,000 $53,200,000 $42,600,000 $31,900,000 $137,300,000 $137,300,000 Armel Elementary School Renovation/Expansion $800,000 $6,700,000 $4,000,000 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School Phase 2 Renovation $2,000,000 $16,900,000 $10,100,000 $29,000,000 $29,000,000 Sherando High School Renovation/Expansion $8,800,000 $48,700,000 $38,900,000 $29,200,000 $125,600,000 $125,600,000 Jordan Spring Elementary School Classroom Addition $400,000 $3,300,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 Onsite Traffic Safety Improvements $300,000 $2,600,000 $2,900,000 $2,900,000 Total $0 $10,400,000 $71,400,000 $118,100,000 $80,900,000 $29,200,000 $310,000,000 $310,000,000 Parks & Recreation Abrams Creek Greenway Trail $550,646 $1,512,149 $2,037,027 $819,964 G $4,099,822 Old Charlestown Road Park $3,862,740 $1,931,370 G $3,862,740 Sherando Park Softball Complex $15,000 $973,800 $988,800 $988,800 Community Center $1,125,122 $10,126,098 $11,251,220 $11,251,220 Playground Replacement $340,830 $225,000 $310,000 $875,830 $875,830 Water Slide/Sprayground/Bld Renovation $115,736 $1,041,621 $1,157,357 $1,157,357 CB Park Development $227,220 $227,220 $454,440 $454,440 Gym Addition Jordan Springs Elem.$165,712 $1,491,412 $1,657,124 $1,657,124 Sherando Park Area 1 Rec Access Phase 2 $159,487 $1,435,385 $1,594,872 $1,594,872 Sherando Park Area 3 Development $281,000 $2,529,001 $2,810,001 $2,810,001 Sherando Baseball Field Lighting Replacement $1,072,183 $1,072,183 $1,072,183 Neighborhood Parks $588,386 $588,386 $1,176,772 $3,530,317 $5,883,861 $5,883,861 Regional Parks $3,596,893 $3,596,893 $10,790,678 $17,985,464 $17,984,464 Indoor Aquatics Facility $2,492,495 $22,432,457 $24,924,952 $24,924,952 Indoor Ice Rink $1,357,209 $12,214,880 $13,572,089 $13,572,089 South Sherando Park Development $2,799,450 $2,799,450 $2,799,450 National Guard Armory Gym Addition $715,743 $715,743 $715,743 Sherando Park Area 1 & 2 Development $3,916,725 $3,916,725 $3,916,725 Total $355,830 $3,217,524 $19,346,596 $14,206,524 $43,337,727 $19,157,472 $94,411,445 $99,621,673 Regional Library Gainesboro Library $162,773 $1,407,000 $237,022 $134,688 $1,941,483 $1,941,483 Senseny/Greenwood Library TBD TBD 522 South Library TBD TBD Total $0 $162,773 $1,407,000 $237,022 $134,688 $1,941,483 $1,941,483 County Administration Double Toll Gate Convenience Site $35,000 $750,000 $785,000 E $785,000 County Office Annex (Sunnyside)TBD TBD TBD General Government Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 TBD $1,000,000 $1,000,000 County/School Board Administration Building TBD TBD Joint Judicial Center New Facility TBD TBD TBD Total $235,000 $950,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,785,000 $1,785,000 Table 1 - 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan Requests 89 Contribution Per Fiscal Year Projects - Ranked by Department 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Long Range Comprehensive Plan Projects County Contributions Notes Total Project Costs Fire & Rescue Fire & Rescue Station 22 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 Station 22 Apparatus $1,100,000 $8,000,000 $9,100,000 $9,100,000 Fire and Rescue Station 23 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Station 23 Apparatus Capital Requests Capital Requests $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total $200,000 $200,000 $8,800,000 $200,000 $200,000 $9,200,000 18,800,000 $18,800,000 Fire & Rescue Volunteer Company Capital Requests Station 11 Apparatus/Vehicles $850,000 $572,000 $207,000 $1,237,000 $882,000 $965,000 $4,713,000 Station 12 Building Expansion $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Station 12 Apparatus/Vehicles $400,000 $0 $0 $775,000 $0 $0 $1,175,000 Station 13 Apparatus/Vehicles $775,000 $0 $650,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $1,825,000 Station 14 Apparatus/Vehicles $650,000 $650,000 Station 15 Apparatus/Vehicles $775,000 $775,000 Station 16 Apparatus/Vehicles $2,450,000 $0 $0 $0 $775,000 $0 $3,225,000 Station 18 Parking Lot Repair $150,000 $150,000 Station 18 Apparatus/Vehicles $0 $400,000 $775,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $1,575,000 Station 19 Apparatus/Vehicles $650,000 $650,000 Station 20 Paving $200,000 $200,000 Station 20 Apparatus $775,000 $1,200,000 $0 $650,000 $0 $0 $2,625,000 Station 21 Apparatus $775,000 $0 $1,600,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,375,000 Station Renovations $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,000,000 Wildland Replacement Vehicle $400,000 $400,000 Wildland Replacement Vehicle $400,000 $400,000 Wildland Replacement Vehicle $400,000 $400,000 Total $10,225,000 $4,622,000 $5,007,000 $4,462,000 $3,857,000 $2,965,000 0 $31,138,000 Sheriffs Office Replacement Law Enforcement Vehicles $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 continuous $6,000,000 $12,000,000 Firearms Training Simulator $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Storage/Training Building $380,000 $380,000 $380,000 Total $1,530,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $0 6,530,000 $12,530,000 Project 25 Pubic Safety Radio Network 20,981,973 20,981,973 $20,981,973 Communications Total 20,981,973 $20,981,973 Total of All Categories $12,545,830 $20,652,297 $107,360,596 $138,705,546 $130,029,415 $60,522,472 $433,467,928 $496,798,129 E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources Other Funding Sources:TBD= To be Determined G=Partial/full funding anticpated through grants Public Safety - Fire and Rescue, Sheriff's Office and Communications 90 Contribution Per Fiscal Year Projects - Ranked by Agency 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027+ Long Range Comprehensive Plan Projects County/VDOT/P rivate Contributions Notes Total Project Costs Ensuing Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond Year 6+ Funded Priorities Exit 313 Bridge Replacement and Capacity Improvements $38,422,650 $38,422,650 $38,422,650 Rennaisance Drive, Phase 2 $4,655,857 $4,655,857 E $4,655,857 Route 277 right turn extension Warrior Drive $500,850 $500,850 $500,850 Route 7 STARS Study Project $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 Exit 317 Interchange Ramp Realignment $7,103,494 $7,103,494 $7,103,494 Route 11 @ Old Charlestown Road Roundabout $5,426,108 $5,426,108 E $5,426,108 promoted from unfunded Redbud Road Realignment $5,988,000 $5,988,000 E $5,988,000 Gainsboro Road Intersection with Route 522 upgrade (design)$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 Unfunded Priorities Route 37 Engineering & Construction $851,681,250 $851,681,250 E $851,681,250 Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening $0 and Safety Improvements (ph 2)$28,876,025 $28,876,025 E $28,876,025 Exit 317 Interchange Upgrade $36,750,000 $36,750,000 $36,750,000 Widening of Route 11 North (ph 1)$32,189,145 $32,189,145 E $32,189,145 Brucetown/Hopewell Realign.$9,084,600 $9,084,600 E $9,084,600 Valley Mill Road Realignment West $0 E TBD Route 7 Corridor Imporovements Exit 315 to Greenwood Rd $5,407,500 $5,407,500 $5,407,500 Route 11 S Widening and Intersection Improvements from Winchester City Limits to Opequon Church Lane $3,747,397 $3,747,397 E $3,747,397 Widening of Route 11 North (ph2)$218,030,400 $218,030,400 E $218,030,400 Senseny Road Widening $76,083,525 $76,083,525 E $76,083,525 Senseny Road turn lanes/improvements Crestleigh Drive $2,894,102 $2,894,102 $2,894,102 I-81 Exit 307 Relocation with 4 ln connection to Double Church and Stephens City Bypass $266,014,654 $266,014,654 E $266,014,654 Warrior Drive Extension (south)including Brandy Lane upgrade $53,372,025 $53,372,025 E $53,372,025 Channing Drive Extension $51,100,875 $51,100,875 E $51,100,875 Inverlee Way $31,001,197 $31,001,197 E $31,001,197 Warrior Drive Extension (Crosspointe south)$38,041,762 $38,041,762 E $38,041,762 Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37 E TBD Valley Mill Road Realignment East E TBD Eastern Road Plan Improvements TBD TBD E TBD Total $63,446,959 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,704,274,457 $1,767,721,416 $1,767,721,416 Other Funding Sources: E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources Table 2 - Transportation Projects - CIP Requests The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of state and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing 91 Contribution Per Fiscal Year Projects - Ranked by Agency 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027+ County Contributions Notes Total Project Costs Ensuing Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond Year 6+ New Terminal $7,500,000 $85,000 A,B,C $7,585,000 Taxiway "A" Relocation $3,680,000 $3,650,000 4,444,444.00$ $4,444,444 A,B,C $16,218,888 Land Parcel 64-A-60 (Cooper)$200,000 A,B,C $200,000 Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) Land Services $150,000 A,B,C $150,000 Acquire Land/Easements $270,000 $500,000 A,B,C $770,000 North Side Site Prep $500,000 A,B,C $500,000 North Side Access Road $700,000 A,B,C $700,000 Fuel Storage Facility $500,000 A,B,C $500,000 Master Plan Update $500,000 A,B,C $500,000 Total $11,180,000 $3,735,000 $5,144,444 $5,564,444 $1,500,000 $0 $27,123,888 A= Partial funding from VA Dept. of Aviation B= Partial funding from FAA C = Partial local funding (% split between Frederick County and Winchester based on Weldon Cooper figures) Table 3 - Winchester Reginal Airport CIP Requests *Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the federal, state, and local governments. The local portion may include contributions from Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties, and the City of Winchester. 92 14 APPENDIX PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 93 15 Frederick County Public Schools Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 – Fourth High School Description: This new high school project is proposed to serve students in grades 9-12 with a program capacity of 1,250 students and will address overcrowding and anticipated growth in high school student enrollment in the school division. The site is located at the end of Justes Drive behind Admiral Byrd MS. This school will be designed for collaborative education, similar to Aylor MS, with a variety of learning spaces to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles and to impart skills necessary in today’s working world. Capital Cost: $137,400,000 Justification: This project will address overcrowding and expected growth in high school student enrollment in the school division over the next several years. Construction Schedule: FY 25-26 PRIORITY 2 - Armel Elementary School Addition and Renovation Description: Armel ES opened in 1991 and has served continuously as a K-5 elementary school since that time. The school contains 70,281 square feet and has a program capacity of 580 students. As of October 31, 2022, the school has 621 students. Eight classrooms will be added to Armel ES, to accommodate the additional growth in the attendance zone, particularly Lake Frederick. Capital Cost: $11,500,000 Justification: Armel Elementary School is in good condition; however, growth in the attendance zone will need to be addressed through the addition of classrooms to the facility. Construction Schedule: FY 25-26 PRIORITY 3 – Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School Phase 2 Renovation Description: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School opened in 1974 and has served continuously as an elementary school since that time. The school and auxiliary building contains 65,120 square feet. The school has a program capacity of 509 students. 94 16 Currently the building serves grades K-5. The building is in good condition; however, several major areas need to be addressed, including modernizing open classroom spaces, ADA compliance, energy conservation, security, and upgrades of fire alarms, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Capital Cost: $29,000,000 Justification: Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School is 48 years old and renovations are needed to a number of areas to ensure the economical and efficient operations of the school for years to come. Construction Schedule: FY 26-27 PRIORITY 4 – Sherando High School Renovations and Expansion Description: Sherando High School opened in 1993. The facility contains 239,517 square feet and has a program capacity of 1,323 students serving grades 9-12. Several major areas need to be addressed in a renovation, including reorganization and addition of classrooms and storage space to better equip the building to support collaborative education. Because we want the facility to last another 30 years, facility infrastructure will be renewed and updated, and finishes will be refreshed. Other areas to be addressed are security, traffic safety, and gender equity in athletic facilities. Capital Cost: $125,600,000 Justification: Sherando is 29 years old and will be years older by the time we start to renovate it. Renovations are needed to ensure the economical, efficient, and effective operation of the school for years to come. Modern instruction requires that a variety of learning spaces be provided, including collaborative spaces and project labs (similar to maker spaces). Transportation safety concerns exist on and around the school site at Sherando during arrival and dismissal. Sherando does not have a softball field on site, instead using a softball field in Sherando Park. This represents an equity issue between boys and girls sports and is contrary to FCPS’ policy of equity between boys and girls sports. Construction Schedule: FY 25-26 PRIORITY 5 – Jordan Spring Elementary School Classroom Addition Description: Jordan Springs ES opened in 2020 and serves as a K-5 elementary school. The school contains 84,375 square feet and has a program capacity of 500 students. As of October 31, 2022, the school has 586 students. A four-classroom addition is proposed onto Jordan Springs ES. Capital Cost: $3,700,000 95 17 Justification: Both recent and expected growth in the attendance zone will need to be addressed through two strategies: the addition of classrooms to the facility and an attendance zone rezoning. Neither strategy alone is sufficient to address enrollment growth at JSES. The school will need to be suitably sized to serve Snowden Bridge when the subdivision is built out. Construction Schedule: FY 25-26 PRIORITY 6 – Onsite Traffic Safety Improvements at Sherando, Greenwood Mill, Frederick County Middle/Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, and Armel/Transportation Description: Traffic safety concerns exist at several school sites that require site improvements. These needs have been going unmet for some time, and so have been combined into a single capital project. Improvements include rearrangement of parking lots, bus loops and parent drop-off loops, additional site access, improvements to pedestrian facilities, and separation of bus and car traffic. Capital Cost: $2,900,000 Justification: This work is needed to provide sites that are as safe as possible. Currently we experience traffic backups/overloads, conflicting traffic flows, and difficulty entering state roads at these sites during arrival and dismissal. We are concerned that frustration with the current situations will lead some drivers and walkers to make bad decisions. Construction Schedule: TBD 96 18 Parks & Recreation Department Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 – Abrams Creek Trail Description: 10' wide, asphalt, shared-use trail along Abrams Creek from Senseny Road to Channing Drive. It is estimated the trail will have six bridge stream crossings and will be approximately 3 miles in length. As outlined below, the project is envisioned in three phases of approximately 1 mile each. Each phase will have logical beginning and ending points and be usable trail sections in themselves. Phase 1 from Senseny Road to Woodstock Lane. Phase 2 from Woodstock Lane to Woody's Place, and Phase 3 from Woody's Place to Channing Drive. Capital Cost: $4,099,822 (grant funding anticipated) Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for residents and provide an alternate means of entering and exiting the City of Winchester from Eastern Frederick County. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2022 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey, and the 2012 Virginia Outdoors Plan Survey. Construction Schedule: Phase I – FY 23-24, Phase II and III – Beyond FY 27 (The construction schedule will follow VDOT funding. Phase I is funded through VDOT grant) PRIORITY 2 – Old Charlestown Road Park Development Description: Old Charlestown Road Park, situated on land proffered by the Snowden Bridge development provides land for the provision of an active recreation park. The above park is to include athletic fields suitable for league play. Fields, restrooms, and parking are part of the park concept. Capital Cost: $3,862,740 (grant funding anticipated) Justification: The overall park design is informed by the Snowden Bridge (formerly Stephenson Village) rezoning proffer of 2003 and public input sessions in 2020. Plans are to provide rectangular fields and hard surface courts at this location. There are no public rectangular fields in the north of Frederick County. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 97 19 PRIORITY 3 - Sherando Park North - Softball Complex Description: This project completes the development vision for the SE area of Sherando Park located north of Rt 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are softball fields to complete the complex, a shared use trail segment, roadway and parking. Capital Cost: $988,880 Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system. Presently, there are ten softball/baseball fields within the county’s regional park system. Eight of ten existing fields must serve a dual purpose of facilitating youth baseball as well as youth and adult softball programs. With the increased usage of these fields, it has become more difficult to facilitate these programs. This project is needed in order to meet the growing need for diamond field space and tournament opportunities. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25 PRIORITY 4– Recreation Center Description: The Recreation Center project would be approximately 44,000 square feet and include an indoor area large enough to accommodate a minimum of two basketball courts. This court area would also be designed for utilization by indoor soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis and badminton with the installation of in-floor sleeves and drop curtains or partitions. This area could also be used for special events such as dances, proms, music festivals, garden and home, outdoor, craft, antique, quilt, or boat shows, thus providing a flexible facility for a multitude of activities to take place at one time. The facility would also house a fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, office, storage, and locker rooms. Capital Cost: $11,251,221 Justification: Since its inception, the Parks and Recreation Department has relied significantly on the use of the county public schools to house recreation programs. This arrangement adequately addressed Recreation Center needs for a time, however the department currently offers over 250 sections of programs, creating a situation where the department is limited in its ability to meet the programming and facility needs of the county residents. A Recreation Center facility will facilitate the department to meet citizen programming demands and provide the area with a facility to attract new businesses to the community. This facility would be available to all area residents. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25 98 20 PRIORITY 5 - Playground Replacement Description: This project schedules replacement for playgrounds at County Parks. Capital Cost: $875,830 Justification: County Park playgrounds are popular amenities at county owned parks. The playgrounds will need to be replaced to meet user expectations. Construction Schedule: This project is anticipated to be ongoing, a four year schedule is proposed. Year 1: CB 2nd playground, SH 2nd playground. Year 2: SH 3rd playground. Year 3: SH Main playground. PRIORITY 6 - Water Slide / Spray Ground / Building Renovation Description: Upgrade the outdoor swimming pools at both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks. Upgrade would involve the removal of the diving boards and the installation of one 50' water slide and one 75' water slide at each pool. The upgrade would also include the addition of a spray ground with 10-12 features at each pool. Capital Cost: $1,157,356 Justification: To provide recreational opportunities for the Clearbrook Park and Sherando Park service area. Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department operates two outdoor swimming pools at the regional parks. These facilities are over 20 years old and were constructed with two diving boards as the main feature for each pool. Swimming pool attendance has trended decline in recent years and users are requesting different water features. The addition of two water slides and a spray ground to each pool facility will appeal to families and increase interest in visiting the outdoor pool facilities. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 PRIORITY 6–Clearbrook Park Description: This project implements the development vision for the NE area of Clearbrook Park. This vision is consistent with the Clearbrook Park Master Plan. Included are basketball, pickleball courts, and an access trail from the existing pool parking lot. Capital Cost: $454,440 Justification: This facility would provide recreation opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. It would provide amenities not readily available in northeastern Frederick County and provide a public pickleball complex for county residents. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 99 21 PRIORITY 7 – Gym Addition Jordan Springs Elementary Description: This project brings the Jordan Springs Elementary School into the Cooperative Use framework for shared school and community uses. Expanding the gymnasium from elementary size to full size (comparable to Orchard View, Greenwood Mill, Evendale, and Gainesboro Elementary School Gyms), and adding community multi-purpose room space to the proposed school site. Capital Cost: $1,657,124 Justification: The model in place since Orchard View Elementary was built in 2000 added gymnasium and multi-purpose space to subsequent elementary schools, as these schools are located where population growth is present. Growth in community programming, camps, and indoor sport leagues continues to create demand for more gymnasium and multi-purpose space. Adding pressure for this location is that there are no community center spaces in the Stonewall District, while population continues to increase. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 9 – Sherando Park Area 1 Recreation Access Phase 2 Description: This project continues the development vision for the NW area of Sherando Park located north of Rt. 277 as shown in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Continuing the newly installed Line Drive from Warrior Drive to Landgrant Lane, parking, restroom building, and dog park are elements of this phase. Capital Cost: $1,594,872 Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2022 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 10 - Sherando Park Area 3 Development Description: This project completes the development vision for the SW area of Sherando Park located north of Rt 277. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are rectangular play fields, a shared use trail segment, roadway and parking, playground, restroom, and maintenance building. Capital Cost: $2,810,000 Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, it will be used by the Frederick County school system. With the development of N Sherando Softball Complex 100 22 (CIP item #9) two rectangular play fields will be displaced. The development of area 3 not only addresses this direct result, but also addresses additional identified needs of the community. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 11 – Sherando Ballfield Lighting Replacement Description: Upgrade the ballfield lighting at Sherando Parks Baseball facilities. The upgrade would involve the removal of the 30/20 FC (footcandle) level fixtures, lamps, and wood poles and replace with 50/30 FC (footcandle) level fixtures, lamps and steel poles on (4) four fields at Sherando Park. This standard is required by Little League International on all little league fields. LED light fixtures are specified, as HID fixtures are facing obsolescence. Capital Cost: $1,072,183 Justification: The Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending the ballfield light system be upgraded to achieve the recommended 50/30 footcandle level lighting on the playing surface. This will facilitate the provision of recreational opportunities at Sherando Park for the service areas which include all Frederick County residents. The field light fixtures are over twenty-five years old and are affixed to poles. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 PRIORITY 12 – Neighborhood Parks Description: The Neighborhood project includes the continued development of existing and acquisition of six new sites of approximately ten acres and the subsequent development of these sites. Developed amenities will ultimately be determined by the specific site, however typical development may include: Acquisition of Parkland, 10 acres per site • Paved Path • Playground • Shelter • Hard Surface Courts • Open Play Fields Capital Cost: $5,833,862 101 23 Justification: To reduce the gap between the amount of existing parkland and the amount of parkland needed to meet the minimum standard for our service area, as recommended by the 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2022 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Potential acreage for parkland would be located in the Urban Development Area or Rural Community Centers. Construction Schedule: Beyond FY 2028 PRIORITY 13 – Community Parks Description: The Community Park needs include continued development of existing parks, and the acquisition of approximately thirty-five acres for an additional park located in eastern Frederick County. Developed amenities will ultimately be determined by the specific site, however typical development may include: Acquisition of Parkland; 35 acres • Paved & Gravel Paths • Playground • Tot lot • Shelters • Lighted Basketball & Tennis courts Capital Cost: $2,492,603 Justification: Potential acreage for parkland would be located close to population density, east of Winchester, Redbud / Shawnee district area. The location of this project would provide developed parkland to create more accessible recreational facilities and opportunities to the residents Frederick County. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 14 – Regional Park Description: Acquisition and development of parkland: • Northeastern Frederick County 150-200 acres • Western Frederick County 150-200 acres • Eastern Frederick County 150-200 acres Capital Cost: $17,984,463 Justification: This project would meet the recreation needs of the Frederick County population. 102 24 Construction Schedule: Beyond FY28 PRIORITY 15 – Indoor Aquatic Facility Description: The approximately 35,000 sqft building will likely house a 10 lane competitive pool, 6 lane warm water teaching pool, meeting rooms, shower and changing rooms, and facilities support areas. The above facility would meet the swimming needs of the community, including HS level swim teams. Capital Cost: $24,924,952 Justification: There are no public indoor public pools in Frederick County. By constructing the indoor pool, it would permit the department to meet competition needs, instructional needs, citizen programming provide a nucleus to attract new businesses to the community. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2017 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. This facility would be available to all area residents. The construction of this project will provide a facility to offer competitive swim and year round recreational programming. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 27-28 PRIORITY 16 – Indoor Ice Rink Description: The Ice Rink project would be approximately 40,000 square feet and include an indoor area large enough to accommodate a single 200’ x 85’ ice rink, locker rooms, party/meeting rooms, and concession area and would need approximately 10 acres to construct. This facility should be located on property owned or proffered to the County. The above ice rink may be collocated with other compatible uses should opportunities arise, reducing the acreage demand. Capital Cost: $132,572,089 Justification: There are no public indoor ice rinks in Frederick County and county residents currently must travel over one hour to use an indoor ice facility. By constructing the indoor ice rink, it would permit the department to meet competition needs, instructional needs, citizen programming and leisure demands as well as provide a nucleus to attract new businesses to the community. This facility would be available to all area residents. The construction of this project will provide a facility to offer year round recreational programming for the residents of Frederick County. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2022 FCPRD Community Survey. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 27-28 103 25 PRIORITY 17 – S. Sherando Park Development Description: This project completes the development vision for the area of Sherando Park located south of Rt 277. This vision is expressed in the 2002 Sherando Park Master Plan update as well as other identified improvements. Included are rectangular play fields, skate park, roadway and parking, lake trail, and restroom. Capital Cost: $2,799,450 Justification: These improvements would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. Construction Schedule: Beyond FY 28 PRIORITY 18 – National Guard Armory Gym Addition Description: Through an agreement with the National Guard, Frederick County would convert the existing buildings assembly space to a gymnasium. The project includes flooring and air conditioning, Capital Cost: $715,743 Justification: The model in place since Orchard View Elementary was built in 2000 added gymnasium and multi-purpose space to elementary schools, as these schools are located where population growth is present. Growth in community programming, camps, and indoor sport leagues continues to create demand for more gymnasium and multi-purpose space. Construction Schedule: FY 26-27 PRIORITY 19 – N. Sherando Park Area 1 & 2 Development Description: This project completes the development vision for the area of Sherando Park located north of Rt 277 and Wrights Run. This vision is expressed in the 2016 North Sherando Park Master Plan update. Included are multi-use trail, mountain bike trails, restrooms, pavilions, roadway and parking. Capital Cost: $3,916,725 Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire Frederick County area. This project is intended to meet the needs of the community as identified in the 2022 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Community Survey. Construction Schedule: FY 27-28 104 26 Handley Regional Library Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 - Frederick County Library Branch - Gainesboro Description: Construction of a 4,000 to 5,000 square foot branch library, either as a stand-alone facility or co-located with a planned Frederick County facility (e.g. the new middle school). Initial parking should be for at least 50 vehicles. The proposed location would be on Rt. 522 in the Gainesboro district, but this could change depending on patterns of library use and on whether donated land could be located or if co-located with a Frederick County project already in the early planning stage. This projected branch would fit per discussions with FCPS on existing property and was outlined in a document prepared by FCPS students seven years ago. Capital Cost: $2,023,683 Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area: In 2021-22 we checked out 364,369 (traditional) and 77,272 (electronic) for 441,641 to Frederick County residents. 25,510 Frederick County residents have cards (inactive users were purged in Nov 2021 – required by the State every three years) and averaged 62.36% of all materials checked out. As of June 2022 there were 2,337 new Frederick County registrations for the year. We have also started collecting statistics on the Electronic Retrieval of Information. This includes information and documents retrieved from online databases, such as historical documents and research articles from periodicals. For this past year, Frederick County card holders downloaded 80,028 documents. This population group in the Gainesboro district is not close to a library in the regional system. This new library would serve a sizeable population of Frederick County that is not being served. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 180 square feet in which area groups can meet. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 27-28 PRIORITY 2 - Frederick County Library Branch - Senseny/Greenwood Description: Construction of a 10,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to 15,000 square feet. Initial parking should be for a minimum of 65 vehicles. The proposed location is yet to be determined and is dependent on future development. The first step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 5 to 8 acres. Capital Cost: TBD 105 27 Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area: In 2021-22 we checked out 364,369 (traditional) and 77,272 (electronic) for 441,641 to Frederick County residents. 25,510 Frederick County residents have cards (inactive users were purged in Nov 2021 – required by the State every three years) and averaged 62.36% of all materials checked out. As of June 2022 there were 2,337 new Frederick County registrations for the year. We have also started collecting statistics on the Electronic Retrieval of Information. This includes information and documents retrieved from online databases, such as historical documents and research articles from periodicals. For this past year, Frederick County card holders downloaded 80,028 documents. As noted above the population group in the Redbud/Shawnee district is not close to a library in the regional system. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 800 square feet in which area groups can meet. Construction Schedule: Long range planning objective – beyond FY27 PRIORITY 3 – 522 South Library Description: Construction of a 7,000 sq.ft. branch library with expansion possible to 10,000 square feet. Initial parking should be for a minimum of 35 vehicles. The proposed location is yet to be determined and is dependent on future development. The first step of the project would be the acquisition of the land of 3 to 4 acre or collocated with the new High School projected to be built in the same area. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: This branch would serve citizens living in this growing area: In 2021-22 we checked out 364,369 (traditional) and 77,272 (electronic) for 441,641 to Frederick County residents. 25,510 Frederick County residents have cards (inactive users were purged in Nov 2021 – required by the State every three years) and averaged 62.36% of all materials checked out. As of June 2022, there were 2,337 new Frederick County registrations for the year. We have also started collecting statistics on the Electronic Retrieval of Information. This includes information and documents retrieved from online databases, such as historical documents and research articles from periodicals. For this past year, Frederick County card holders downloaded 80,028 documents. The Library will provide materials and programming for citizens from toddlers to senior citizens. It will provide recreational and educational materials. It will be a prime source for homework help since it will be open nights and on weekends when school libraries are closed. The library will supply computer access via Wi-Fi, rental tablets and hotspots, via desktop/laptop computers for word processing, as well as other office applications and for Internet usage. There will be a meeting room of 425 square feet in which area groups can meet. 106 28 Construction Schedule: Long range planning objective – beyond FY27 107 29 County Administration and Public Works Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 - Double Toll Gate Citizens' Convenience Site - Expansion Description: The project will expand refuse capacity in the growing Double Toll Gate, Lake Frederick,White Post, eastern Stephens City and Armel communities by adding a second trash compactor, poured concrete wall and other site improvements, greatly enhancing traffic flow, efficiency and overall capacity. The current site is situated on two acres just inside Clarke County and is leased from the Virginia Department of Transportation at no cost. The facility serves residents in both Clarke and Frederick counties. Clarke shares in collection and disposal costs (26 percent) while Frederick maintains the site and provides labor. Construction and all site improvements will take place over a period of months while the facility remains open for business. Capital Cost: $800,000 Justification: A total of 8,198 vehicle trips were made to the facility during August 2022, a number consistent with 2021 figures. With an average of 315 trips recorded per day, Double Toll Gates is one of the county's busiest neighborhood refuse and recycling sites. A second compactor would double capacity and eliminate the need to close early on certain holidays during times of heavy trash flow. Traffic flow inside the facility would be enhanced. This location has served the area well since the late 1970's. A recycling pad and new pavement were added in 2009. Additional upgrades are now necessary in order to meet the growing demands of solid waste management. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25 PRIORITY 2– County Office Annex (Former Sunnyside Plaza Shopping Center) Description: This project consists of the renovation of an existing shopping center containing approximately 64,000 square feet located at the Intersection of Fox Drive and Route 522 in the County’s Urban Development Area. This project will accommodate the relocation of certain departments (TBD) from the 107 N. Kent Street complex to this County office annex in order to address existing and future space needs of County departments. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to general governmental facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Frederick County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and government services in an accessible location. Construction Schedule: TBD 108 30 PRIORITY 3 - General Government Capital Expenditures Description: This project consists of a revolving fund in the amount of $1,000,000 for the benefit of General Governmental Capital Expenditures. It is the intention of this capital expenditure fund to be for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for governmental agencies and to allow for improvements to general governmental facilities. Such expenditures may be less than the established $100,000 departmental threshold. It was determined that the inclusion of such a project would be beneficial in ensuring that this significant capital expense is identified in the County’s capital planning and budget process. This project is for the benefit of the County Governmental Entities participating in the CIP but does not include individual Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies. Capital Cost: $1,000,000 Justification: The inclusion of this capital expenditure fund for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment for governmental agencies and to allow for improvements to general governmental facilities will enable the County to meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia with regards to the collection and disbursement of cash proffers accepted on behalf of the governmental entities. Construction Schedule: N/A PRIORITY 4 - County/School Board Administration Building Description: This project consists of a County/School Board Administration Building, to be located generally in the County’s Urban Development Area. The Joint Administrative Office Complex project is for a new 150,000 square foot office building shared with the County Schools Administration. The Schools’ portion would be 50,000 square feet. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to general governmental facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Frederick County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and government services in an accessible location. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 5 - Joint Judicial Center New Facility Description: This new project consists of a new future Joint Judicial Center Facility to be located generally in the City of Winchester or in the County’s Urban Development Area. Capital Cost: TBD 109 31 Justification: The inclusion of this capital facility will allow for improvements to general governmental facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Frederick County and will meet the increasing need for office space, meeting space, and government services in an accessible location. The need for this project has been established through ongoing communication with the court system and the City of Winchester. Construction Schedule: TBD 110 32 Fire & Rescue Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 - Frederick County Fire & Rescue Station 22 Description: Fire Station 22 will be a three-bay drive through fire station that will house upon opening an Engine, Ambulance, and Tanker. It will also allow for the expansion of apparatus to include brush fire apparatus and other potential needed apparatus for the area as growth will determine. The fire station will provide 24-hour coverage and will require living quarters for up to 12 firefighters. The living quarters will provide a physical training area, laundry/decontamination facilities, kitchen/dining areas, private sleeping quarters, locker room, bathroom, and office areas. The fire station will also include designed areas and props for training inside and outside of the fire station. The future location of the fire station will be determined by utilization of time and distance travel models for the population densities of the area. Capital Cost: $7,500,000 Justification: This station will serve the Rt 522/Rt 277 area of Frederick County. This area of the County has seen rapid growth in the past five years. The travel distance from the closest county fire station is greater than the current recommended time and distance models from ISO, NFPA and other accepted fire department and emergency medical standards. The purpose of this station is to decrease the travel time it takes to get to the citizens of Frederick County in that area. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26. PRIORITY 1A - Engine 22 Description: This project will be a NFPA 1901 approved fire Engine to be placed in Station 22. The fire engine will be a custom- built fire engine on a single axle with the minimum fire pump of 1,500 gpm and 750 gallons of water. This fire engine will be designed to hold five firefighters and be equipped with a class A foam system along with many other firefighting tools and equipment. Capital Cost: $775,000 Justification: See Station 22 Justification Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 23-24. PRIORITY 1B - Ambulance 22 Description: This project will be a Type I Custom Advanced Life Support Ambulance for station 22. This will be a four wheeled 111 33 drive ambulance with Advance Life Support capabilities and equipment for the transport of acutely ill patients. Capital Cost: $400,000 Justification: See Station 22 Justification Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25. PRIORITY 1C - Tanker 22 Description: This project will be to purchase a NFPA 1901 compliant Tanker with a commercial cab to serve the district protected by Fire Station 22. This tanker would be tandem axel commercial cab apparatus that would have a minimum 2,500 gallons of water and a 1250 gallons per minute fire pump on the apparatus. This piece of apparatus serves the vital fire ground function of brining water to the areas that are not served by fire hydrants for firefighting operations. Capital Cost: $650,000 Justification: See Station 22 Justification. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25. PRIORITY 2 – Tanker 21 Description: This project will be to purchase a NFPA 1901 compliant Tanker with a commercial cab to serve the district protected by Fire Station 21 (Millwood Station) and adjoining fire districts. Currently neither Millwood, Greenwood, nor Stephens City have a tanker despite having significant areas of non-hydrant service. This tanker would be tandem axel commercial cab apparatus that would have a minimum 2,500 gallons of water and a 1250 gallons per minute fire pump on the apparatus. This piece of apparatus serves the vital fire ground function of brining water to the areas that are not served by fire hydrants for firefighting operations. Capital Cost: $650,000 Justification: Currently, Greenwood, Millwood and Stephens City Fire Stations do not have a tanker that is assigned to their stations despite serving a large area with no municipal fire hydrants for firefighting operations. The coverage area is most acute in the Route 522 south, Route 50 east, and Middle Road. The location of Station 21 is best situated to locate the new requested tanker at. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 23-24. PRIORITY 3 – Station 23 112 34 Description: Fire Station 23 will be a three-bay drive through fire station that will house upon opening an Engine, Ambulance. It will also allow for the expansion of apparatus to include brush fire apparatus and other potential needed apparatus for the area as growth will determine. The fire station will provide 24-hour coverage and will require living quarters for up to 12 firefighters. The living quarters will provide a physical training area, laundry/decontamination facilities, kitchen/dining areas, private sleeping quarters, locker room, bathroom, and office areas. The fire station will also include designed areas and props for training inside and outside of the fire station. The future location of the fire station will be determined by utilization of time and distance travel models for the population densities of the area. Capital Cost: $8,000,000 Justification: This station will serve the Fort Collier area of Frederick County. This area of the county has seen rapid growth in the past five years. The travel distance from the closest county fire station is greater than the current recommended time and distance models from ISO, NFPA and other accepted fire department and emergency medical standards. The purpose of this station is to decrease the travel time it takes to get to the citizens of Frederick County in that area. Construction Schedule: Beyond FY 28 PRIORITY 3A - Engine 23 Description: This project will be a NFPA 1901 approved fire Engine to be placed in Station 23. The fire engine will be a custom-built fire engine on a single axle with the minimum fire pump of 1,500 gpm and 750 gallons of water. This fire engine will be designed to hold five firefighters and be equipped with a class A foam system along with many other firefighting tools and equipment Capital Cost: $775,000 Justification: See Station 23 Justification. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27. PRIORITY 3B - Ambulance 23 Description: Purchase one (1) custom pumper equipped and one (1) custom Type I Advanced Life Support (A.L.S.) capable ambulance equipped to be assigned to Fire and Rescue Station 23. Capital Cost: $400,000 Justification: See Station 23 Justification. 113 35 Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27. PRIORITY 3C - Aerial 23 Description: This project will be a NFPA 1901 approved aerial device for Station 23. The aerial apparatus will have a minimum 95ft aerial device on the apparatus. The aerial device will carry a large compliment of ground ladders and other specialized tools for firefighting operations. The aerial device will be on a custom chassis and hold five firefighters. Capital Cost: $1,800,000 Justification: See Station 23 Justification. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27. 114 36 FCFRD Volunteer Company Requests (Under Construction) 115 37 Sheriff’s Office Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 – Firearms Simulated Training System Description: This project will be used to do use of force training for the entire Sheriff's Office and selected members of the public. The simulated trainer does firearms training, ASP training, pepper spray training, taser training and less lethal training. The trainer is used to simulate real life situations so that deputies use the appropriate amount of force, hopefully lowering the Sheriff's Office civil liability in use of force situations. The simulator can also be used to demonstrate the complexity of use of force situations to the public. Capital Cost: $150,000 Justification: Provide real life training to all deputies and reduce the civil liability the Sheriff's Office could face in excessive use of force cases. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 23-24 PRIORITY 2 – 8 Bay Steel Building for Large Vehicles Description: Construct an 8-bay steel building for housing of large, specialized vehicles that require coverage due to the large amount of equipment and specialized tools. This project does not require the purchase of land as it will be constructed on the property of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. The building will allow for the maintenance, storage, security of all the large specialized vehicles that are required for the special operations teams, and year-round training. This building size will be 4,256 square feet and will require 13,500 square feet to build. This will be an 8-bay, 4 garage door equipment storage building with a 35x76 front concrete pad. Capital Cost: $320,000 Justification: This project will facilitate the required housing of vehicles that are used for the special purpose teams. These vehicles are required to be protected from the weather to ensure quick responses to emergencies. Protecting the vehicles will allow the longevity of the vehicle by reducing engine wear and exposure to fluctuating weather conditions. Due to these vehicles belonging to specialty teams, the vehicles house important and expensive equipment. This equipment allows personnel of each specialty team to conduct the mission at hand. Much of the equipment has to be maintained at certain temperatures. The Sheriff’s Office can also use the building to do specialized training in for the deputies, such as SWAT, Civil Disturbance, Search and Rescue, Use of Force, etc. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 23-24 116 38 Public Safety and Communications PRIORITY 1 – Project 25 Public Safety Radio Network Description: Purchase, construction, and deployment of Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 25 (P25) radio communications system to support mission-critical public safety communications within the County. This system will provide radio and paging communications for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department, Frederick County Fire & Rescue, volunteer fire & rescue companies, and the Department of Public Safety Communications. Capital Cost: $20,981,973 Justification: This Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 25 (P25) radio communications system is needed to support mission-critical public safety communications within the County. Construction Schedule: FY 23-24 117 39 Transportation Committee Project Priority List Funded Priorities PRIORITY 1 – Exit 313 Bridge Replacement and Capacity Improvements Description: Replace the structurally deficient bridge at Exit 313 and add limited capacity improvements. Capital Cost: $38,422,650 Justification: The bridge on Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Pike) Bridge over Interstate 81 at Exit 313 is reaching the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. The new bridge will feature design elements that will accommodate future improvements to the Route 17/50/522 corridor and future improvements to I-81. The interchange configuration will not change with this project. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 2 - Renaissance Drive, Phase 2 Description: Construct a connector road and Railroad Crossing between Route 11 and Shady Elm Drive. Capital Cost: $4,655,858 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at key points along Route 11 and Apple Valley Drive. This project is identified in Secondary Road Improvements Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 3 - Route 277 right turn lane extension at Warrior Drive Description: Extend right-turn lane for eastbound 277 at the intersection of Rt. 277 and Warrior Drive. Installation of sidewalk for pedestrian safety and installation of pedestrian pedestal. Capital Cost: $500,858 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection. Construction Schedule: TBD 118 40 PRIORITY 4 – Route 7 STARS Study Project Description: Consolidate turning movements at Blossom Drive/Millbrook Drive and Route 7 as well as at First Woods Drive/Greenwood Road and Route 7 to reduce conflicts and improve efficiency. Capital Cost: $1,050,000 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to these intersections. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 5 -Exit 317 Interchange Ramp Realignment Project Description: Relocate the existing northbound exit ramp at I-81 Exit 317 and Route 11 to the current location of the Redbud Road intersection. This project will include turn lane upgrades on to the exit ramp from Route 11 North to I-81 northbound and removal of the signal that will be made redundant by the realignment. Capital Cost: $7,103,495 Justification: This improvement will upgrade traffic flow and safety through the interchange area. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 6 – Route 11 @ Old Charlestown Road Roundabout installation Description: Upgrade the temporary signal that is currently in place to the roundabout design that VDOT has identified for this intersection. Capital Cost: $5,426,108 Justification: This improvement will improve traffic flow and safety at this intersection while minimizing the impact to traffic throughput north and south on Route 11. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 7- Redbud Road Realignment Description: The funding of the Exit 317 Ramp realignment makes this realignment critical for trips that currently use Redbud Road which total nearly 3,000 vehicles per day. VDOT has made it a requirement for the ramp realignment to move forward. Capital Cost: $5,988,146 119 41 Justification: This project is required to be underway in conjunction with or prior to the Exit 317 Ramp realignment and the Board has submitted a revenue sharing application to move it forward. The application is currently under review. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 8- Gainesboro Rd at Route 522 Intersection Upgrade Description: This project seeks to upgrade the entrance points into Frederick County Middle School and Frederick County Middle School where they access the state road system and improve the intersection of Gainesboro Road and Route 522 to accommodate the traffic shift that will be involved as the schools relocate their primary access point to Gainesboro Road. Capital Cost: $150,000 Justification: This project will improve safety for traffic in the vicinity of the schools as well as school traffic itself. Construction Schedule: TBD Unfunded Priorities PRIORITY 9 - Planning, Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Work for Route 37 Description: This project would be to continue work on the Eastern Route 37 extension. More specifically, to update the Environmental Impact Statement to the point of a new Record of Decision and to update the 1992 design plans to address the current alignment, engineering guidelines, and possible interchange improvements. In addition, this allows for advanced engineering, right-of-way purchase and construction. Capital Cost: $851,681,250 Justification: This project moves the County closer to completion of a transportation improvement that would benefit the entire County and surrounding localities. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 10 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 2) Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to Sherando Park. Project would include realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley Drive. 120 42 Capital Cost: $28,876,026 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 11- Exit 317 Interchange Upgrade Description: The funded ramp realignment project is one component of the overall needed upgrade to the interchange at I-81 Exit 317. This project calls for the full upgrade of the interchange. Capital Cost: $36,750,000 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County and is identified in the Eastern Road Plan. Staff is currently working with the MPO and the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment on a pipeline study to continue to refine the application to increase its competitiveness for state funds. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 12 - Route 11 North Widening to 6 Lanes from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Old Charlestown Road (Ph 1) Description: Route 11 North of Snowden Bridge Boulevard is currently primarily a two-lane roadway. This project would widen that facility to a 6-lane divided roadway with turn lanes where appropriate. Capital Cost: $32,189,145 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will provide a significant capacity upgrade to address congestion on the Route 11 Corridor. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 13 - Brucetown Road/Hopewell Road Alignment and Intersection Improvements Description: Realign Brucetown Road to meet Hopewell Road at Route 11. Improvements to this intersection will address comprehensive planned development’s traffic generation in the area. Capital Cost: $9,084,600 121 43 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on the Route 11 corridor. The location is identified by joint planning efforts between the County and VDOT. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 14- Valley Mill Road Realignment (West) Description: This project would reduce or remove the intersection of Valley Mill Road and Route 7 and realign the roadway to a new intersection with Route 7 at Gateway Drive. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: The interchange area at I-81 Exit 315 where Valley Mill Road intersects is currently one of the most congested areas in Frederick County. This improvement would result in better spacing and fewer conflicting movements through the interchange area. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 15 – Route 7 Corridor Improvements from Exit 315 to Greenwood Road Description: Spot improvements throughout the corridor to be determined through ongoing study in coordination with VDOT. Capital Cost: $5,407,500 Justification: The County is engaged in a STARS study with VDOT through the MPO. This study will be used to identify key spot improvements to be addressed under this item. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 16 – Route 11 S Widening & Intersection Improvements from Winchester City Limits to Opequon Church Lane Description: Route 11 S, NB side widening and improvements to the intersection of Shawnee Drive at Route 11 and Opequon Church Lane at Route 11 Capital Cost: $3,747,398 Justification: Transportation study conducted in conjunction with the MPO and VDOT determined that these improvements would significantly improve congestion and safety in the area. In addition, this improvement would promote the Comprehensive Plan vision for this area. Construction Schedule: TBD 122 44 PRIORITY 17- Widening of Route 11 North to the West Virginia State Line (Ph 2) Description: Improve Route 11 to a divided 4 and 6-lane facility as detailed in the Eastern Road Plan. Capital Cost: $218,030,400 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion over a large area of the County and address development to the surrounding area. This project improves the safety for the traveling public by reducing congestion and improving the flow of traffic. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 18 - Senseny Road Widening Description: Widen Senseny Road to a 4-lane divided roadway. This project is not dependent upon, but is being coordinated with the implementation of Route 37, Channing Drive, and development in the area. Capital Cost: $76,083,525 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 19 - Senseny Road Turn lanes at the intersection of Senseny Road and Crestleigh Drive Description: Improvements to the intersection of Senseny Road (657) and Crestleigh Drive to include turn lanes and potential signalization. This project would add left and right turn lanes to Senseny Road at the intersection of Crestleigh and potentially a full signalization of the intersection. Capital Cost: $2,894,103 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 20- Interstate 81, Exit 307 Relocation Description: Construct a relocated Exit 307 interchange. Capital Cost: $266,014,654 123 45 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in many areas of the County and address coming development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 21- Warrior Drive Extension (south) including Brandy Lane Upgrade Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 277 where Warrior Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south and west to intersect with I-81 at the location of the relocated Exit 307 interchange. Capital Cost: $53,372,025 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 22 - Channing Drive Extension Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road where Channing Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south to intersect with Route 50 East at Independence Drive. Capital Cost: $51,100,875 Justification: This project has been identified in the Eastern Road Plan and will address congestion in Eastern Frederick County and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 23 - Inverlee Way Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road and going south to Route 50 East. This project is being planned in conjunction with improvements to Senseny Road and surrounding development. Capital Cost: $31,001,198 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion and provide an additional needed link between Senseny Road and Route 50 East. Construction Schedule: TBD 124 46 PRIORITY 24 - Warrior Drive Extension from Route 37 Crosspointe south to existing terminus Description: 4-lane roadway from the Route 37 extension in the Crosspointe Development south to the existing terminus of Warrior Drive. Capital Cost: $38,041,763 Justification: This improvement would be concurrent with a Route 37 extension and would provide significant congestion relief at Exit 307 as well as Tasker Road at Exit 310 Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 25- Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37 Description: This project would extend Jubal Early Drive as a 4 Lane facility from Winchester to an interchange with Route 37. This would include a partial realignment of Merrimans Lane Capital Cost: TBD Justification: This project would add additional east/west connectivity as well as reducing traffic loads at the Route 50 and Cedar Creek Grade interchanges with Route 37 Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 26- Valley Mill Road Realignment (East) Description: This project would reduce or remove the intersection of Valley Mill Road and Route 7 to the east and realign the roadway to a new intersection with Route 7 at Future Route 37. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: As the road network and approved development in this area develops this new connection will provide a much more efficient and safer network for the community. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 27 - Frederick County Eastern Road Plan Description: This project is intended to address all of the planned transportation improvements in the County Comprehensive Plan, Eastern Road Plan that are not noted individually above. 125 47 Capital Cost: TBD Justification: This project prepares the County for future development by addressing the projects needed to support that development in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Construction Schedule: N/A 126 48 Winchester Regional Airport Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 - New Airport Terminal Description: The Airport proposes design, bid, and construction of a new terminal building. The new facility will be constructed south of the existing building. Capital Cost: $7,585,000 Justification: The project will construct a new terminal building to accommodate a relocated taxiway and aircraft parking apron and address numerous building systems in need of rehabilitation/replacement. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 23-24 PRIORITY 2 – Taxiway “A” Relocation Description: The relocation of Taxiway A is part of the overall goal to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport standards to maintain CAT I Instrument Landing System (ILS) weather minimums and meet airport design criteria for Group III aircraft. Capital Cost: $16,218,888 Justification: This project improves the safety of airport operations and enhances our ability to accommodate large business aircraft. Due to the complexity of relocating the entire 5,500’ taxiway, the project will be completed in phases. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 PRIORITY 3 – Land Parcel 64-A-60 (Cooper) Description: The airport seeks to acquire parcel 64B-A-60: Cooper off Bufflick Road to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design standards for the taxiway object free area (TOFA) for Taxiway "A". Services include appraisals, review appraisals, negotiations, and fee simple purchase of the parcel. Capital Cost: $200,000 Justification: The parcel encompasses areas that must be protected in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 and the Code of Virginia. This property must be controlled by the airport to ensure there are no operational impacts from obstructions or incompatible land use in this area. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 24-25 127 49 PRIORITY 4 – Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) Land Services Description: Surveys, appraisals, review appraisals, and acquisition of 4 avigation easements identified on the airport property map; PE2, PE3, PE4, and PE5. Capital Cost: $150,000 Justification: The parcels underlie the approach path to Runway 14. Certain land uses have the potential to cause negative impacts to airport operations. Avigation easements will help protect the airport from consequences that may result from obstructions or incompatible land uses in these areas. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 PRIORITY 5 – Acquire Land/Easements Description: The airport seeks to acquire easements scoped for purchase in the "RPZ Land Services" project; identified as PE2, PE3, PE4, and PE5 on the airport property map. Capital Cost: $770,000 Justification: The parcels underlie the approach path to Runway 14. Certain land uses have the potential to cause negative impacts to airport operations. Avigation easements protect the airport from consequences that may result from obstructions or incompatible land uses in these areas. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 6 – North Side Site Prep Description: Site preparation (e.g., grading, utilities) for future aeronautical development and commercial entrance onto airport property off Coverstone Drive extended. Capital Cost: $500,000 Justification: The area on the north side of the airport has been through the NEPA environmental approval process. It is the most attractive area on the airport for build-to-suit facilities. The project will make it more attractive to private investment and is in keeping with the airport's business and marketing plans. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 128 50 PRIORITY 7 – North Side Access Road Description: This project proposes to construct a two-lane service road around the end of Runway 14. The road will be an appropriate length so that vehicles remain clear of navigation aid critical areas. Capital Cost: $700,000 Justification: The approved airport layout plan shows new development on the north side of the runway. With operations on both sides of the runway, ground vehicles will require access to both sides for fuel delivery, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of personnel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) encourages the construction of service roads around aircraft activity areas to prevent unauthorized access to runways and taxiways. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 25-26 PRIORITY 8 –Fuel Storage Facility Renovation Description: The current facility is in need of renovation to continue to meet DEQ and/or EPA requirements. Capital Cost: $600,000 Justification: The fuel storage facility has not undergone major maintenance since it was installed. This project is to renovate the facility to ensure it continues to meet DEQ and EPA requirements. Construction Schedule: Completion in FY 26-27 PRIORITY 9 –Master Plan Update Description: An airport master plan is a comprehensive study of an airport and usually describes the short-, medium-, and long- term development plans to meet future aviation demand. An airport master planning effort will be conducted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5070-6B. Capital Cost: $500,000 Justification: The airport's master plan has not been substantially revised since 2005. An airport master plan should be updated periodically, as it captures a 20-year planning horizon. 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