MEETING OF THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD

1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
September 16, 1999
10:00 a.m.

Agenda Item 10: Design: McIntire Road Extension (Meadow Creek Parkway) – City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Proj. U000-104-102, RW201, C501
0631-002-128, C502, B612, B657
Fr: 0.14 Mi. South Route 250 Bypass
To: 0.05 Mi. North of Route 631 (Rio Road) Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway

Moved by Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. White, that

WHEREAS, in accordance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia and policies of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, a Location Public Hearing was held for the purpose of considering the proposed location of McIntire Road from the intersection of Preston Avenue (in Charlottesville) northward to Rio Road (in Albemarle County), State Projects U000-104-102, C501 and 0631-002-128, C502; and

WHEREAS, location approval and limited access designation was granted by the State Highway and Transportation Commission on December 13, 1979, and rescinded on September 15, 1994; and

WHEREAS, a second Location Public Hearing was held for the purpose of considering the proposed location of McIntire Road Extension (Meadow Creek Parkway) from the intersection of Route 250 to Rio Road (Route 631), State Projects U000-194-102, C501 and 0631-002-128, C502, Federal Project M-5104 (108); and

WHEREAS, on September 15, 1994, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved the location designated Alternative A, in accordance with the plan as proposed and presented at said Location Public Hearing; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia and policies of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, a Design Public Hearing was held in the Charlottesville High School on Thursday, May 27, 1999, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the design of McIntire Road Extension (Meadow Creek Parkway, Phase I) from the intersection of Route 250 to Rio Road (Route 631), State Projects U000-104-102, RW201, C501 and 0631-002-128, C502, B612, B657 in the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle; and

WHEREAS, proper notice was given in advance, and all those present were given a full opportunity to express their opinions and recommendations for or against the proposed projects as presented, and their statements being duly recorded; and

WHEREAS, the economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed projects have been examined and given proper consideration, and this evidence, along with all other, has been carefully reviewed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the major design features of these projects which includes providing an on-road 1.5 meter (5 feet) bicycle facility as well as a 1.8 meter (6 feet) pedestrian trail on separate alignments be approved in accordance with the plan as proposed and presented at said Design Public Hearing by the Department’s Engineers with the following modifications:

• Build two (2) lanes on four (4) lanes of right of way. Four (4) lanes should be constructed initially from Station 42+74.23 to Station 50+80.00.
• Reduce the design speed to allow for maximum operating speed of 35 mph.
• Design the Route 250 intersection with the McIntire Road Extension, using the minimal design possible as determined by the Department in concert with the recommendations of the City of Charlottesville without compromising the safety of the traveling public within the Charlottesville area.
• Combine the Stormwater Management facilities into one pond as a joint venture, funded by the City of Charlottesville and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
• Provide the opportunity, if reasonable, for the use of any residue parcels, acquired through the normal right of way acquisition process, as park property by the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Transportation will continue to work with the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to resolve concerns which may arise during the final stages of project development.

Motion carried.

Source: http://www.virginiadot.org/meetings/minutes_pdf/CTB-09-1999-01.pdf Item 10, page 11.