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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08 Traffic Impact AnalysisTRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Turner Johnson Property US 50 FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA PREPARED FOR: Omni Design/Build Inc. 22088 Blue Ridge Mountain Road Paris, VA 20130 (540) 592 -7112 PREPARED BY: HDR Engineering, Inc. 333 Penco Road, 3 Floor Weirton, WV 26062 -3828 (304) 748 -8740 April 2008 Turner- Johnson Property Traffic Impact Analysis Conclusions and Recommendations This traffic impact analysis was prepared to identify potential traffic impacts resulting from the construction of the Turner Johnson property, a multi -use development. The property is approximately 5 acres and is located along US 50 (Northwestern Avenue) just west of the Route 37 interchange. At this time, the development is proposed to include a car wash (2 self serve bays plus an automatic car wash), general office space (8,000 SF), retail (8,000 SF), and a restaurant (8,000 SF). The property will be accessed via Botanical Drive and US 50 through a right in/right -out driveway. It is anticipated that the construction will be completed in 2010. During the analyses for the 2008 existing scenario, it was identified that the Route 37 SB Off ramp right -turn movement is over capacitated. The existing volumes for this movement are 225 vph, 496 vph, and 352 vph for the AM, PM, and Saturday peak hour, respectively. It is recommended that VDOT consider modifying the pavement markings on this ramp to a shared left -thru-right lane and exclusive right -turn lane. In addition, if dual right -turns are provided, no right turns on red should be permitted. The site is anticipated to generate 529 vph during the AM peak hour, 528 vph during the PM peak hour, and 722 vph during the Saturday peak hour. The daily traffic is anticipated to be approximately 5,750 vpd. These projections are based on using Land Use 934 Fast -Food Restaurant instead of Land Use 932 High Turnover Sit -Down Restaurant. Because the Turner Johnson property owner is anticipating a sit -down style restaurant, the trips generated may be over estimated by using Land Use 934. Based on the analyses, the following items are recommended to enhance the traffic flow as a result of the construction of the Turner- Johnson property: Retime the traffic signals to enhance the flow along the US 50 corridor. Construct a US 50 WB right -turn deceleration lane at L'S #4. The turn -lane length is to be determined as per VDOT requirements as this project progresses and more detailed design is performed. 23 Turner Johnson Proppty Traffic Impact Analysis 24 e Extend the US 50 EB left -turn lane to accommodate anticipated queue length. Based on the analyses, the 95 percentile queue length is expected to be 529', 166', and 393', for the 2010 Build AM, PM, and Saturday peak hours respectively. Finally, the analyses for the 2016 Build scenarios indicated that many movements are expected to operate poorly. The significant reduction in operations can be attributed to the full build -out of the WWW and VHS /Degrange Properties. By 2016, these two developments are anticipated to add an additional 1,800 to 3,000 trips during the peak hours along US 50 in addition to the trips previously added to the network for the 2010 scenarios. It is recommended that alternative routes to access these large -scale developments be pursued. As noted in the VHS /Degrange TIA, a long -term alternative to alleviate congestion along US 50 in this area may be to provide additional access points to either US Route 522 to the north or Route 37 to the east. 2008 Existing Levels of Service Z Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service Rt. 37 NB On Ramp Rt. 37 SB 0H -Ramp Botanical Blvd. E (C) [D] t I F (E) [E] —1, v c E (E) [E] E (E) [E] D (E) f (D) [D] D (E) [D] D (E) [D] 11 t c CO CO D (D) [D] E (E) [E] IJS3 105 0 (C) [C] yl(S #2P Rt. 37 NB Off-Ramp L05 C (D) [C] Rt. 31 SB On -Ramp LOS B (B) [B] Ward Ave. Z 2010 No -Build Levels of Service Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service Rt. 37 NB On -Ramp Rt. 37 SB Off -Ramp VHS /Degrange Driveway Note: VHS Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Botanical Blvd. I if co g cea a E (E) [E] E (E) [E] D (0)[0] -1 F (D) [D] D (E) [D] D (E) [0] W a CO m V G7 V D (D) [D] E (E) [E] w CO •CC LO co 0:1 ma LOS D (C) [C] 71/S;#2.;. Rt. 37 NB Off-Ramp LDS C (D) [C] Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp LOS B (B) [B] Ward Ave. figure 8 2010 Build Levels of Service Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service WS LT 0 Botanical Blvd Rt. 37 NB On -Ramp Rt. 37 SB Off-Ramp VHS /Degrange Driveway t A (A) [A] Notes: VHS /Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method I/S #4 cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Turner- Johnson Site a m Lo E (E [E] IE(E[E] D (D [D] G .n ton L F (D) [D] D (E) [E] D (E) [E] t I w o V tt LLI cm W V m A ILS; #3'; LOS D (C) [C] s" I/SI #2F LOS C (E) [D] D (D) [D] LOS C (D) [C] E (E) [E] Rt. 37 NB Off-Ramp Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp Ward Ave. 2016 Build Levels of Service Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service *RI Botanical Blvd L Rt. 37 NB On -Romp Rt. 37 SB Off -Ramp VHS /Degrange Driveway Notes: VHS /Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method I/5 #4 cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Turner- Johnson Site E( E( D( G Lin E (D) [D] C (F) [E] C (F) [E] E (0[C] f f F (F) [F] Pi CO I o W L D (D) [E] �1I�[► E(E)[E] jUS•,#?: i.I /S' #3' LOS D (E) [C] LOS D (F) [E] laI /5 iri Rt. 37 NB Off -Romp Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp LO5 D (F) [E] Ward Ave. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Turner- Johnson Property US 50 FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA PREPARED FOR: Omni Design /Build Inc. 22088 Blue Ridge Mountain Road Paris, VA 20130 (540) 592 -7112 PREPARED BY: HDR Engineering, Inc. 333 Penco Road, 3rd Floor Weirton, WV 26062 -3828 (304) 748 -8740 April 2008 Turner Johnson Properly Traffic Impact Analysis Conclusions and Recommendations This traffic impact analysis was prepared to identify potential traffic impacts resulting from the construction of the Turner Johnson property, a multi -use development. The property is approximately 5 acres and is located along US 50 (Northwestern Avenue) just west of the Route 37 interchange. At this time, the development is proposed to include a car wash (2 self serve bays plus an automatic car wash), general office space (8,000 SF), retail (8,000 SF), and a restaurant (8,000 SF). The property will be accessed via Botanical Drive and US 50 through a right in/right -out driveway. It is anticipated that the construction will be completed in 2010. During the analyses for the 2008 existing scenario, it was identified that the Route 37 SB Off ramp right -turn movement is over capacitated. The existing volumes for this movement are 225 vph, 496 vph, and 352 vph for the AM, PM, and Saturday peak hour, respectively. It is recommended that VDOT consider modifying the pavement markings on this ramp to a shared left-thru -right lane and exclusive right -turn lane. In addition, if dual right -turns are provided, no right turns on red should be permitted. The site is anticipated to generate 529 vph during the AM peak hour, 528 vph during the PM peak hour, and 722 vph during the Saturday peak hour. The daily traffic is anticipated to be approximately 5,750 vpd. These projections are based on using Land Use 934 Fast -Food Restaurant instead of Land Use 932 High- Turnover Sit -Down Restaurant. Because the Turner Johnson property owner is anticipating a sit -down style restaurant, the trips generated may be over- estimated by using Land Use 934. Based on the analyses, the following items are recommended to enhance the traffic flow as a result of the construction of the Turner Johnson property: Retime the traffic signals to enhance the flow along the US 50 corridor. Construct a US 50 WB right -turn deceleration lane at US #4. The turn- lane:length,.is to be determined as per VDOT requirements as this project progresses and more detailed design is performed. 23 Turner- Johnson Pro OP y Traffic Impact Analysis e Extend the US 50 EB left -turn lane to accommodate anticipated queue length. Based on the analyses, the 95 percentile queue length is expected to be 529', 166', and 393', for the 2010 Build AM, PM, and Saturday peak hours respectively. Finally, the analyses for the 2016 Build scenarios indicated that many movements are expected to operate poorly. The significant reduction in operations can be attributed to the full build -out of the W W W and VHS/Degrange Properties. By 2016, these two developments are anticipated to add an additional 1,800 to 3,000 trips during the peak hours along US 50 in addition to the trips previously added to the network for the 2010 scenarios. It is recommended that alternative routes to access these large -scale developments be pursued. As noted in the VHS /Degrange TIA, a long -term alternative to alleviate congestion along US 50 in this area may be to provide additional access points to either US Route 522 to the north or Route 37 to the east. 24 2008 Existing Levels of Service Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service Rt. 37 NB On -Ramp Rt. 37 SB Off -Romp Botanical Blvd. wo F (D) [D] D (E) [0] I `D (E) [0] C Len o CO L D (D) [D] E (E) [E] LOS 0 (C) [C] tl)$ °#2( Rt. 37 NB Off -Romp LOS =C(0) [C] 4 u I Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp LOS B (B) [B] Word Ave. 2010 No -Build Levels of Service Z�— Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service Rt. 37 NB On -Ramp Rt. 37 SB Off-Ramp VHS /Degrange Driveway Note: VHS Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Botanical Blvd. E(E)[E] E (E) [E] D (D) [D] C Lon F (D) [D] D (E) [D] I D(E) m Li Ia C- D 1 i (C) [C] I f r D (F) [E] V V D (D) [D] E (E) [E] 11/S W3 LDS D (C) [C] Rt. 37 NB Off-Ramp LOS C (D) [C] xl/S #Lv; Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp LOS B (B) [B] Ward Ave. fJ u fl 2010 Build Levels of Service a Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service Rt. 37 NB On Ramp Rt. 37 SB OH -Romp VHS /Degrange Driveway A (A) [A] Botanical Blvd. m a Notes: VHS /Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method I/S #4 cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Turner- Johnson Site cc- rc W ILL C ten t E(D)[D] D (E) [E] f— D (E) [E] g c W a D(C)[C] t I f D (F) [F] -j c a G a m E (E [E] E (E [E] D (D [D] D (D) [D] E (E) [E] tt m W V p) p a I /S #,3 LOS D (C) [C] l/S 2 J/510,9, Rt. 37 NB OH -Ramp LOS C (E) [D] Rt. 37 SB On -Ramp LOS C (D) [C] Ward Ave. Figure 9 2016 Build Levels of Service z Legend: X (X) [X] AM (PM) [SAT] Levels of Service vv n.•s I /S? #5 Botanical Blvd Rt. 37 NB On -Ramp Rt. 37 SB Off -Ramp VHS /Degrange Driveway Notes: VHS /Degrange Driveway cannot be analyzed by the HCM method I/S #4 cannot be analyzed by the HCM method Turner- Johnson Site E( E( D( V 4 E (D) [D] C (F) [E] C (F) [E] a co E(C) [C]. f I f LO m om u II I I LD(D) i L, HERE] [E] [F] '1 T f r [F] [E] W m d /Si #4@ g I /S #3` LOS D (E) [C] a 2M Nti ;I /S #tp Rt. 37 NB Off -Ramp LOS D (F) [E] Rt. 37 SB On -Romp LOS D (F) [E] Ward Ave. Roderick B. Williams County Attorney TO: SEP 2 4 2008 Michael T. Ruddy, AICP Deputy Planning Director MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF FREDERICK 540/722 -8383 Fax 540/667 -0370 E -mail: nvillia@co.frederick.va.us FROM: Roderick B. Williams County Attorney DATE: September 23, 2008 RE: HHHunt Route 50 Assisted Living Facility Revised Proffer Statement dated September 5, 2008 I have reviewed the above referenced Revised Proffer Statement, dated September 5, 2008, and the correspondence from Bowman Consulting, dated September 22, 2008. It is my opinion that the Revised Proffer Statement is generally in a form to meet the requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, and would be legally sufficient as a proffer statement, subject to the following: Third paragraph Proffer 3.2 The Revised Proffer Statement should provide a specific identification, other than what is shown on the GDP, of the precise portion of the Marathon Bank/United Bank property (Parcel 53B -3 -24) that is subject to the rezoning and the Revised Proffer Statement. Also, throughout the Revised Proffer Statement, it may be best simply to refer to the bank as "Marathon Bank/United Bank Proffer 3.2 The Revised Proffer Statement does not explain that the referenced items in Proffer 3.2 are on Ward Avenue. Likewise, the reference to "the southern boundary line of the Property" should clarify` that titis to the southern boundaryline of the Marathon Bank/United. Bank property, as that is what appears to be intended. Seeing as how Marathon Bank/United Bank has now joined as a party to the Revised Proffer Statement (which Marathon Bank/United Bank has signed), the Revised Proffer Statement should state that Marathon Bank/United Bank will grant or dedicate the referenced right -of -way, easements, and the like. Finally, the Revised 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Michael T. Ruddy, AICP September 23, 2008 Page 2 Proffer Statement should identify a specific time or event which triggers Marathon Banlc/United Bank's obligation to make the undertakings. Proffer 3.3 The Revised Proffer Statement currently contains two items numbered as 3.3. The second 3.3 should be changed to 3.4. In the first 3.3; the'word "potential used to describe inter parcel access, creates ambiguity as to whether the Applicant will in fact allow any inter parcel access. The Application will need to be signed by all owners of all affected parcels and the application materials need to include copies of any powers of attorney that have been used for the Application and/or the Revised Proffer Statement. In this regard, I note that Mr. Cook has now signed the Revised Proffer Statement for all persons other than Marathon Bank/United Bank. Also, the jurat for Ms. Sharon Poe's signature still indicates that Mr. Lawson was signing for her, but the signature appears to be that of Mr. Cook. Finally, the power of attorney for Parcel 53B -3 -25 will need to indicate the capacity (office /title) in which the person granting the power for PHTH Properties, LLC is acting. Along related lines, the Applicant will need to resolve the questions regarding the ownership of Parcels 53 -A -81 and 53 -A -82. The only documentation that the Applicant has produced so far are two deeds for Parcel 53 -A -82 (the eight acre parcel), each conveying one quarter interests jointly to Ms. Funkhouser and Ms. Poe. This leaves unexplained the remaining one -half interest in the parcel, as well as the entire interest in Parcel 53 -A -81 (the one acre parcel). Until all owners of all relevant parcels have executed the Rezoning Application, the matter is not properly before the Commission or the Board. Furthermore, the Revised Proffer Statement would not be binding as to owners of relevant parcels that do not execute it. 1 have not reviewed the substance of the proffers as to whether the proffers are suitable and appropriate for this specific development, as it is my understanding that that review will be done by staff and the Planning Commission.