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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED ,luly 26. 1994
94-158 ADOPTED July 26, 1994
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE EDWARDS FERRY
ROAD SIDEWALK AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, installation of a sidewalk along the north side of Edwards Ferry Road between Prince
Street and Washington Street has been a needed public improvement for over ten years; and
WHEREAS, the installation of curb and gutter and drainage system improvements are necessary to
better control stormwater runoff and will replace the existing roadside shoulders and ditches; and
WHEREAS, the appearance of the existing neighborhood along this section of Edwards Ferry Road
will be altered by this project and all reasonable efforts should be made to minimize the change in appearance
without compromising pedestrian and traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the residents along Edwards Ferry Road have been kept informed of the status of this
project and were invited to attend a special meeting to learn about the project which was held on May 2, 1994;
and
WHEREAS, comments from concerned neighbors and citizens have been received and reviewed by
town staff and as a result the preliminary design has been modified to accommodate many of the concerns
raised; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2 foot grass utility strip and the proposed parking lane along Edwards
Ferry Road have been eliminated; and
WHEREAS, tree preservation and the planting of new trees are important elements of this project;
and
WHEREAS, the extension of Catoctin Circle to Edwards Ferry Road is being designed and
coordinated with this project which will result in an intersection more compatible with the neighborhood.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, as follows:
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE EDWARDS FERRY
ROAD SIDEWALK AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
SECTION I. The preliminary design for the Edwards Ferry Road sidewalk and road improvements
project including the intersection of Catoctin Circle extended to Edwards Ferry Road is generally acceptable
to the Town Council.
SECTION II. The town staff should proceed with the final design of this project using a 10 foot west
bound travel lane which places the face of the proposed curb 12 feet from the centerline of the pavement.
SECTION III. The town staff should proceed with the final design of this project using a 12 foot curb
radius for curb returns at street intersections.
SECTION IV. The sidewalk should be constructed of brick.
PASSED this 26th day of July ,1994.
ATI~EST:
Clerk of ~ouncfl
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Town of Leesburg