This is an additional comment from us in support of Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9. We would like to note that the requirement to construct an inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Taggart Drive was created in the 1990s when residential development was envisioned for the area across Millwood Pike from Inverlee Way and the Raven Pointe and Raven Oaks subdivisions. In 2021 the Board of Supervisors rezoned a large parcel of land from residential to commercial where One Logistics Place has been constructed, and a gas station/truck stop, and perhaps other commercial entities are being developed. This fundamentally changes the planning assumptions that were factored into the Master Development Plan in the 1990s in that instead of predominantly residential traffic in the area, there will now be large trucks entering and exiting the commercial parcel twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is highly likely that commercial truck traffic, large and small, will utilize the cut-through from Senseny Road to Millwood pike via Underwood Lane and Taggart Lane to access and depart the commercial development. In addition to the safety concerns regarding children and families in the Paven Pointe Subdivision, there will be an increase in noise pollution at all hours of the day and night. We urge the Board of Supervisors to consider the changes that have taken place since the 1990s, and that they weigh the safety and environmental concerns expressed by many of the residents of the Raven Pointe Subdivision.
Harvey R. and Yvette L. Dexter
Raven Pointe Subdivision
Magisterial District: Shawnee
As a resident of Raven Pointe development, I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection between Taggart Drive and Underwood Lane. The connection will increase the risk of injury to children riding their bikes and pedestrians. Additionally, adding signification traffic through the respective subdivisions as a cut through increases the risk of potential nefarious activity. Although persons will suggest this is a police matter, why would you increase the residents risk?
Gary Porter, Lake Frederick, Opequon Magisterial District
I am not in favor of approving a waiver request by MREC to remove the connecting road requirement!
VDOT has determined that a traffic light will be required for the Madison property. The purpose of the connecting road is to provide access to a second exit with a traffic light for the Madison Property and the Lake Frederick Community.
Currently there is only one exit for the approximately 3,000 residents of Lake Frederick. I live in an area referred to as the Peninsula in Lake Frederick. It is 2.5-mile drive to the only exit located at Lake Frederick Drive and US-522.
Having only one community exit for 3,000 residents is problematic. There are safety issues that need to be considered. 1) Natural Disasters: If there is a wildfire (like Pacific Palisades, CA) or a hurricane (like Western, NC) it is highly probable that many residents will be stranded on the roads, or in their homes because the current exit may not be accessible because debris, road congestion and abandoned vehicles. 2) Emergency Responders: Today, response times exceed the acceptable window for critical care patient response. A northern exit will drastically improve the emergency response times for residents living in the northeastern part of Lake Frederick. The connecting road is vital for the Lake Frederick Community to have Hwy 277 access by traffic light.
(I am part of the Opequon Magisterial District and a resident of Lake Frederick)
I can sympathize with Mr. Pettler. As MREC’s Counsel he certainly tried. But his letter explaining why a County mandate on creating inter-parcel connections should be waived for MREC in their build-out of Lake Frederick relies less on facts or logic and more on wishful thinking.
He wishes that future County roads will someday be built in such a way as to not make the required inter-parcel connection necessary. But those County roads are not now approved and may never end up being constructed.
He wishes that the owner/developers of the Madison property would refuse to perform their own obligations to build their portion of an inter-parcel connection with Lake Frederick out of some sense of spite (“if we can’t drive on your roads then you can’t connect with ours”). But current plans for the Madison property include a strip mall – and a street connection to over 2,500 potential customers will make any rational business person *more* interested in setting up shop in the Madison Property, not less.
He wishes that “northern section” residents of Lake Frederick wouldn’t want to drive to or through the Madison property. I am one of those northern section residents – and I’d *like* to be able to go to nearby stores in the Madison Property. Or visit the planned urgent care center on the Madison Property. Or access a left turn traffic signal on the Madison Property since the street leading to Route 277 from Lake Frederick probably won’t get one (and I like not being hit).
Finally, he wishes that the Commission wouldn’t see his arguments for what they are: weak and uncompelling reasons to ignore reasonable County requirements. I urge you to not waive the requirement for MREC to construct an inter-parcel connection as requested by your own staff.
Magisterial District - Shawnee
As a resident of Raven Pointe development, I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection between Taggart Drive and Underwood Lane. Connecting these roads would provide a shorter access between Rt 50 and Senseny Road, including trucks traffic Raven Pointe residents will soon be dealing with from the logistics center access across from the Inverlee entrance. Our community is a residential neighborhood with no commercial businesses. There should be no need for non-residents to drive through our community. However, if these roads are connected, we will be undoubtably endure significant "cut-thru" traffic, putting our community in danger and changing the atmosphere significantly. Please grant this waiver.
Magisterial District: Shawnee
I support Glaize Development's request for a waiver to connect Taggart Dr. to Underwood Lane. My concerns are increased traffic causing safety issues for residents, especially children.
I support Glaize Developent's request for a waiver to connect Taggart Dr to Underwood Ln. The increase traffic created by this thoroughfare would create safety concerns for the residents of Raven Pointe and other surrounding communities. In addition, the increase in the volume of traffic attempting to access Senseny Rd would cause delays as well as maintenance concerns that are completely unnecessary.
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance.
I believe that if this additional road is added there will be a significant increase in non-residential traffic through the subdivision, with many of them not adhering to the speed limit as the stop sign and speed limit on the corner of Taggart and Summerfield is already being ignored. This is a safety issue that will not be solved with additional speed humps, and the risks outweigh the benefits of the road.
I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection. As a resident of Taggart Drive, connecting these roads would radically alter the character, quality, and safety of our neighborhood. I walk every day during the morning commute, and every day I personally see traffic weaving up and down the road at high rates of speed with little regard for obeying traffic signs, observing speed limits, or awareness of pedestrians. With the large truck stop being installed at the bottom of Inverlee, there is going to be an added risk of introducing significant truck traffic through the neighborhood. There are already enough issues with safety, noise, pollution, and crime. Making it easier to navigate through from Senseny will only exacerbate all of these problems. Connecting these roads would put the convenience of saving a few minutes of time for non-residents ahead of the well-being of residents that reside here now and in the future.
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, There is already a substantial amount of non residential through traffic. Many of which are driving too fast and ignoring traffic signage. Residential safety should be paramount.
As a resident of the Raven Pointe subdivision, I respectfully oppose Glaize Development Inc.'s request to remove the proposed second connection on the north side of the development. To my understanding, the inclusion of this connection was an original requirement of the builder, intended to alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic distribution throughout the neighborhood.
The initial plans indicated two access points to Route 50 and two access points to Senseny Road. I have personally experienced delays of 5 to 10 minutes during peak evening hours while attempting to exit via Crestleigh Drive onto Senseny Road. Adding a second access point would help disperse traffic more evenly. This is not a proposal for a four-lane thoroughfare through the community, but rather the addition of a much-needed connection to improve flow and access.
While I understand there are concerns regarding drivers not adhering to stop signs and speed limits, these are enforcement issues that should be addressed by local authorities. Alternative solutions—such as the installation of speed humps or speed monitoring devices—can be explored to address those concerns. The existence of traffic violations should not justify the removal of critical infrastructure from the development plan.
I also recognize that some residents of Taggart Drive may be opposed to this connection. However, this access point has been part of the approved plan since the inception of the subdivision and should have been implemented long ago. Long-standing and approved development plans should not be altered due to lack of awareness.
Inverlee Drive has already seen a significant increase in traffic due to the addition of another development and the forthcoming installation of a traffic light. Unless a new connection between Inverlee and Senseny Road can be established, the most practical and effective solution remains the original plan: connecting Taggart Drive to Underwood Lane.
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
Shawnee District. I fully support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
As a resident of the Raven community, there is already too much through-traffic in our community. Mostly non-residents that speed and do not respect the traffic signs.
This communication expresses our full support for Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
As homeowners who live on Taggart Drive, we have been very pleased with the neighborhood’s quiet residential nature. Construction of an inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Phase 9 Raven Pointe would connect Underwood Lane and Taggart Drive, opening a direct route between Senseny Road and Millwood Pike (Route 50). This would likely result in a significant increase in vehicle traffic as a cut-through, and would allow truck traffic to make its way between Senseny Road and Millwood Pike. This would completely change the character of the Raven Point Subdivision and would potentially put children who live in the neighborhood at risk. As noted in the waiver request “the inter-parcel connection would have the unintended consequence of turning a small subdivision street network into a major connector thoroughfare.”
Approval of the waiver by the Board of Supervisors will allow the current Master Development Plan (MDP) to be revised, removing the requirement for the inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Phase 9 Raven Pointe. Doing so will ensure that the Raven Pointe Subdivision will retain its residential character, and that it will remain a safe environment for children and families. Favorable consideration by the Board of Supervisors will be most appreciated.
Harvey R. and Yvette L. Dexter
231 Taggart Drive
Winchester, VA 22602-6861
As a current resident of Underwood Lane i support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. It has been a peaceful neighborhood over the last 9 years ive lived here.
Shawnee Magisterial District - I support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. We do not need to add risk to our community by allowing non residential traffic to pass through our streets to get from Senseny Road to Millwood Pike.
We support the Developer of Raven Pointes'(Glaize Developments) petition to NOT connect Taggart Drive to Underwood Lane. We are concerned about the increase nonresidential traffic and truck traffic, noise pollution. and increased crime and vandalism through our community.
Shawnee Magisterial District
Shawnee Magisterial District - I support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. We have already seen an increase in speeding and accidents at the intersection of Inverlee and route 50 with the new community added to the backside of the Raven subdivision. We do not need to add additional traffic to the area as they pass through to Senseny. I would also be concerned tractor trailers may use the area as the completion of the truck depot comes to an end soon.
This is an additional comment from us in support of Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9. We would like to note that the requirement to construct an inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Taggart Drive was created in the 1990s when residential development was envisioned for the area across Millwood Pike from Inverlee Way and the Raven Pointe and Raven Oaks subdivisions. In 2021 the Board of Supervisors rezoned a large parcel of land from residential to commercial where One Logistics Place has been constructed, and a gas station/truck stop, and perhaps other commercial entities are being developed. This fundamentally changes the planning assumptions that were factored into the Master Development Plan in the 1990s in that instead of predominantly residential traffic in the area, there will now be large trucks entering and exiting the commercial parcel twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is highly likely that commercial truck traffic, large and small, will utilize the cut-through from Senseny Road to Millwood pike via Underwood Lane and Taggart Lane to access and depart the commercial development. In addition to the safety concerns regarding children and families in the Paven Pointe Subdivision, there will be an increase in noise pollution at all hours of the day and night. We urge the Board of Supervisors to consider the changes that have taken place since the 1990s, and that they weigh the safety and environmental concerns expressed by many of the residents of the Raven Pointe Subdivision.
Harvey R. and Yvette L. Dexter
Raven Pointe Subdivision
Magisterial District: Shawnee
As a resident of Raven Pointe development, I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection between Taggart Drive and Underwood Lane. The connection will increase the risk of injury to children riding their bikes and pedestrians. Additionally, adding signification traffic through the respective subdivisions as a cut through increases the risk of potential nefarious activity. Although persons will suggest this is a police matter, why would you increase the residents risk?
Gary Porter, Lake Frederick, Opequon Magisterial District
I am not in favor of approving a waiver request by MREC to remove the connecting road requirement!
VDOT has determined that a traffic light will be required for the Madison property. The purpose of the connecting road is to provide access to a second exit with a traffic light for the Madison Property and the Lake Frederick Community.
Currently there is only one exit for the approximately 3,000 residents of Lake Frederick. I live in an area referred to as the Peninsula in Lake Frederick. It is 2.5-mile drive to the only exit located at Lake Frederick Drive and US-522.
Having only one community exit for 3,000 residents is problematic. There are safety issues that need to be considered. 1) Natural Disasters: If there is a wildfire (like Pacific Palisades, CA) or a hurricane (like Western, NC) it is highly probable that many residents will be stranded on the roads, or in their homes because the current exit may not be accessible because debris, road congestion and abandoned vehicles. 2) Emergency Responders: Today, response times exceed the acceptable window for critical care patient response. A northern exit will drastically improve the emergency response times for residents living in the northeastern part of Lake Frederick. The connecting road is vital for the Lake Frederick Community to have Hwy 277 access by traffic light.
Please do not grant the waiver request to MREC!
(I am part of the Opequon Magisterial District and a resident of Lake Frederick)
I can sympathize with Mr. Pettler. As MREC’s Counsel he certainly tried. But his letter explaining why a County mandate on creating inter-parcel connections should be waived for MREC in their build-out of Lake Frederick relies less on facts or logic and more on wishful thinking.
He wishes that future County roads will someday be built in such a way as to not make the required inter-parcel connection necessary. But those County roads are not now approved and may never end up being constructed.
He wishes that the owner/developers of the Madison property would refuse to perform their own obligations to build their portion of an inter-parcel connection with Lake Frederick out of some sense of spite (“if we can’t drive on your roads then you can’t connect with ours”). But current plans for the Madison property include a strip mall – and a street connection to over 2,500 potential customers will make any rational business person *more* interested in setting up shop in the Madison Property, not less.
He wishes that “northern section” residents of Lake Frederick wouldn’t want to drive to or through the Madison property. I am one of those northern section residents – and I’d *like* to be able to go to nearby stores in the Madison Property. Or visit the planned urgent care center on the Madison Property. Or access a left turn traffic signal on the Madison Property since the street leading to Route 277 from Lake Frederick probably won’t get one (and I like not being hit).
Finally, he wishes that the Commission wouldn’t see his arguments for what they are: weak and uncompelling reasons to ignore reasonable County requirements. I urge you to not waive the requirement for MREC to construct an inter-parcel connection as requested by your own staff.
Magisterial District - Shawnee
As a resident of Raven Pointe development, I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection between Taggart Drive and Underwood Lane. Connecting these roads would provide a shorter access between Rt 50 and Senseny Road, including trucks traffic Raven Pointe residents will soon be dealing with from the logistics center access across from the Inverlee entrance. Our community is a residential neighborhood with no commercial businesses. There should be no need for non-residents to drive through our community. However, if these roads are connected, we will be undoubtably endure significant "cut-thru" traffic, putting our community in danger and changing the atmosphere significantly. Please grant this waiver.
Magisterial District: Shawnee
I support Glaize Development's request for a waiver to connect Taggart Dr. to Underwood Lane. My concerns are increased traffic causing safety issues for residents, especially children.
Shawnee Magisterial District
I support Glaize Developent's request for a waiver to connect Taggart Dr to Underwood Ln. The increase traffic created by this thoroughfare would create safety concerns for the residents of Raven Pointe and other surrounding communities. In addition, the increase in the volume of traffic attempting to access Senseny Rd would cause delays as well as maintenance concerns that are completely unnecessary.
Magisterial District: Shawnee
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance.
I believe that if this additional road is added there will be a significant increase in non-residential traffic through the subdivision, with many of them not adhering to the speed limit as the stop sign and speed limit on the corner of Taggart and Summerfield is already being ignored. This is a safety issue that will not be solved with additional speed humps, and the risks outweigh the benefits of the road.
I fully support Glaize Development's request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection. As a resident of Taggart Drive, connecting these roads would radically alter the character, quality, and safety of our neighborhood. I walk every day during the morning commute, and every day I personally see traffic weaving up and down the road at high rates of speed with little regard for obeying traffic signs, observing speed limits, or awareness of pedestrians. With the large truck stop being installed at the bottom of Inverlee, there is going to be an added risk of introducing significant truck traffic through the neighborhood. There are already enough issues with safety, noise, pollution, and crime. Making it easier to navigate through from Senseny will only exacerbate all of these problems. Connecting these roads would put the convenience of saving a few minutes of time for non-residents ahead of the well-being of residents that reside here now and in the future.
Magisterial District: Shawnee
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, There is already a substantial amount of non residential through traffic. Many of which are driving too fast and ignoring traffic signage. Residential safety should be paramount.
As a resident of the Raven Pointe subdivision, I respectfully oppose Glaize Development Inc.'s request to remove the proposed second connection on the north side of the development. To my understanding, the inclusion of this connection was an original requirement of the builder, intended to alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic distribution throughout the neighborhood.
The initial plans indicated two access points to Route 50 and two access points to Senseny Road. I have personally experienced delays of 5 to 10 minutes during peak evening hours while attempting to exit via Crestleigh Drive onto Senseny Road. Adding a second access point would help disperse traffic more evenly. This is not a proposal for a four-lane thoroughfare through the community, but rather the addition of a much-needed connection to improve flow and access.
While I understand there are concerns regarding drivers not adhering to stop signs and speed limits, these are enforcement issues that should be addressed by local authorities. Alternative solutions—such as the installation of speed humps or speed monitoring devices—can be explored to address those concerns. The existence of traffic violations should not justify the removal of critical infrastructure from the development plan.
I also recognize that some residents of Taggart Drive may be opposed to this connection. However, this access point has been part of the approved plan since the inception of the subdivision and should have been implemented long ago. Long-standing and approved development plans should not be altered due to lack of awareness.
Inverlee Drive has already seen a significant increase in traffic due to the addition of another development and the forthcoming installation of a traffic light. Unless a new connection between Inverlee and Senseny Road can be established, the most practical and effective solution remains the original plan: connecting Taggart Drive to Underwood Lane.
Magisterial District: Shawnee
They cell tower on front Royal Pike at the catering Company should be disguised to look like a tree.
I support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
Shawnee District. I fully support Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
As a resident of the Raven community, there is already too much through-traffic in our community. Mostly non-residents that speed and do not respect the traffic signs.
This communication expresses our full support for Glaize Development Inc.’s request for a waiver of the inter-parcel connection required in section §165 202.04 (Streets: Inter-Parcel Connectors) of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Waiver #03-25 for Raven Pointe Section 9.
As homeowners who live on Taggart Drive, we have been very pleased with the neighborhood’s quiet residential nature. Construction of an inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Phase 9 Raven Pointe would connect Underwood Lane and Taggart Drive, opening a direct route between Senseny Road and Millwood Pike (Route 50). This would likely result in a significant increase in vehicle traffic as a cut-through, and would allow truck traffic to make its way between Senseny Road and Millwood Pike. This would completely change the character of the Raven Point Subdivision and would potentially put children who live in the neighborhood at risk. As noted in the waiver request “the inter-parcel connection would have the unintended consequence of turning a small subdivision street network into a major connector thoroughfare.”
Approval of the waiver by the Board of Supervisors will allow the current Master Development Plan (MDP) to be revised, removing the requirement for the inter-parcel connection between Underwood Lane and Phase 9 Raven Pointe. Doing so will ensure that the Raven Pointe Subdivision will retain its residential character, and that it will remain a safe environment for children and families. Favorable consideration by the Board of Supervisors will be most appreciated.
Harvey R. and Yvette L. Dexter
231 Taggart Drive
Winchester, VA 22602-6861
Magisterial District: Shawnee
As a current resident of Underwood Lane i support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. It has been a peaceful neighborhood over the last 9 years ive lived here.
Shawnee Magisterial District - I support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. We do not need to add risk to our community by allowing non residential traffic to pass through our streets to get from Senseny Road to Millwood Pike.
We support the Developer of Raven Pointes'(Glaize Developments) petition to NOT connect Taggart Drive to Underwood Lane. We are concerned about the increase nonresidential traffic and truck traffic, noise pollution. and increased crime and vandalism through our community.
Shawnee Magisterial District
Shawnee Magisterial District - I support Glaize Properties petition to not connect Taggert Drive with Underwood Drive. We have already seen an increase in speeding and accidents at the intersection of Inverlee and route 50 with the new community added to the backside of the Raven subdivision. We do not need to add additional traffic to the area as they pass through to Senseny. I would also be concerned tractor trailers may use the area as the completion of the truck depot comes to an end soon.
I’m in support of the Glaize Developments to NOT connect Taggart Drive to Underwood Lane.