From the Streetscape Master Plan draft:

IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES

The Round Hill Streetscape Master Plan Steering Committee recommended a series of priority projects as a focus for the Town’s initial implementation efforts. These “Top Five” priority projects were considered the as the most urgent and important tasks to be undertaken, both for improving safety and enhancing the appearance of the streetscape in the Town. For each priority project, the Steering Committee identified key resource people on the committee for coordinating the projects and primary “next steps” to begin implementation.

“TOP FIVE” PRIORITY PROJECTS:

1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Issues
• The Town Council has already issued Requests for Proposals for firms to conduct a comprehensive Stormwater management study of the Town.
• The Town Council is working on developing funding for both the Stormwater management Study and for a Right of Way survey of Route 719, which will be needed for both the Stormwater Management Study and for future streetscape improvements.
Actions/Next Steps
• Continue to work with the Council on developing the Study and implementing its recommendations.
• Ensure that future Stormwater Management improvements are compatible with the Streetscape Master Plan

2. FRANKLIN PARK TRAIL
Issues
• A Subcommittee of the Steering Committee is currently working on developing final recommendations for the portion of the Franklin Park Trail in the Town.
• The subcommittee will present its final recommendations for detailed design of sidewalks, crosswalks, street lighting and other improvements to the Town Council and the County
Actions/Next Steps
• Continue to finalize detailed design recommendations
• Work with the County to ensure compatibility with the subcommittee recommendations and the overall Streetscape Master Plan

GATEWAY SIGNS
Issues
• All four Town gateway signs have been funded and designed and one has been constructed.
Actions/Next Steps
• Identify key properties and residents at gateway locations for assistance and review of the locations for installing each sign
• Identify tasks and schedule for each sign installation
• Ensure compatibility with the overall Streetscape Master Plan recommendations at each location

ROUTE 719 NORTH
Issues
• The County has received a rezoning application for residential development by Richmond American on the key gateway property at the north gateway of the Town.
• The proposal shows a significant realignment of Route 719, which would alter traffic patterns at the gateway
• There are prior agreements with the developers of Greenwood Commons and The Villages at Round Hill to extend trails along Route 719 and in the adjacent stream valley.
Actions/Next Steps
• Work with the Town Council, the County and the Richmond American applicants to address gateway design issues
• Ensure development of the overall trail network and sidewalk extensions proposed in the area
• Begin a detailed study of the traffic calming and pedestrian safety issues along this stretch of Rt. 719 and ensure that they are compatible with the Streetscape Master Plan

WESTERN GATEWAY
Issues
• The County and Town have received an application for residential on the key gateway “Webster” property at the west end of Loudoun Street
Actions/Next Steps
• Work with the Town Council, the County and the Webster property applicants to address gateway design issues and ensure compatibility with the Streetscape Master Plan

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