AGENDA DATE: 1/2/2018
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Miller School Rd and Owensville Rd Through Truck Restriction Study
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request for a through truck restriction on Miller School and Owensville Roads
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Graham, Benish, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, as the frequency of large trucks using rural county roads has increased, the safety concerns on roads that are potentially unsuitable for this type of traffic has also grown. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Albemarle County staff, County Supervisors, Police, and Fire and Rescue have all been dealing with issues related to this on a frequent basis. Supervisors Mallek, McKeel, and Palmer have requested staff to examine this issue as it relates to the rural areas in the western portion of the County and specifically to Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 678). Similarly, Albemarle County staff and VDOT have received requests from numerous property owners living on and near these roads requesting an evaluation of the appropriateness of heavy vehicles on these roads. Public information meetings have been held with residents in the Batesville and Garth Road areas to discuss issues and concerns related to this.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Rural Area Character: Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity.
DISCUSSION: Based on the "County of Albemarle and VDOT 'Through Truck Restriction' Process" adopted December 2000 (Attachment A), which outlines the process for assessing and approving through truck restrictions, the steps that County and VDOT staff have taken to this point and described above in the "Background" constitute the Neighborhood Request & Supporting Docume...
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