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<h1>Cardinal Glen HOA - DTCI discussion & Rt 7 Corridor
Study</h1><br>
<br><strong>Monday, December 6, 7:00 p.m, zoom virtual
meeting notes by Secretary Lori Jule:</strong><br>
<p><strong>Special Guests</strong>: Bob Brown
& John (JT) Thomas from Department of Transportation
& Capital Infrastructure (DTCI), Koran Saines, Board of
Supervisors Vice Chairman Sterling District, and Senior
Transportation Planner Corinna Sigsbury</p><br>
<br>
<p><strong>Moderator</strong>: Megan
Pecorino</p><br>
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<p><strong>HOA Board Members</strong>: Mary Kipps,
Lori Jule, Krista Donlon, Nicole Ross, John Gonzalez, Maliha Balala,
Holly Lindstrom</p><br>
<br>
<p><strong>Homeowners & Baha’i
members</strong>: approximately 41 attendees...we had a GREAT
turnout!</p><br>
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<p><br /><br>
Board of Supervisors Phyllis J. Randall was invited but did not
attend. Supervisor Koran Saines explained that if three or more
representatives from the BOS were in attendance, it would have to be
a public meeting.</p><br>
<br>
<p>Krista welcomed everyone and set expectations and then
Megan kicked off the meeting. Supervisor Saines gave an overview of
the study and the proposal and handed the floor to Bob Brown with
DTCI.</p><br>
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<p>Bob Brown stated the study looked at projected conditions
of Rt 7 in the 4-mile corridor between Dranesville Rd and Rt 28 as
of year 2040. In Bob’s presentation, the study compared no
changes being made with how the conditions would potentially improve
if changes were made. Four proposals were reviewed and three were
discounted. The Board of Supervisors requested DTCI to move forward
with Alternative #4. For the 2040 proposal, no money has been
approved for the changes to the corridor. Trends indicate a 1%
increase per year to traffic between now and 2040. This equates to
an increase from 60,000 vehicles to 80,000 daily. The overall
presentation included slides and videos explaining the proposed
intersection changes along the corridor with a large focus on the Rt
7 & Cardinal Glen Circle proposed changes.</p><br>
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<p>Alternative #4 has a proposal for the signaled
intersections between Dranesville & Rt 28. There is not
enough room at the existing intersections to create cloverleaf
intersections along the corridor, therefore several of the
intersections will have a variation of an overpass, a Green T
intersection and/or a Center Turn Overpass (Echelon). The Rt 7 and
Cardinal Glen Circle intersection would essentially change to a
Green T intersection (although modified since we have cars entering
and exiting our community). The proposal is for right in and right
out turns only. The proposal also includes a U-turn Lane at or near
Potomac View Rd to go eastbound on Rt. 7. When travelling eastbound
on Rt. 7, the proposal includes a U-turn being made at Augusta Dr to
go westbound on Rt. 7 and turn right onto Cardinal Glen
Circle.</p><br>
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<p>After Bob concluded reviewing the proposal, JT explained
this is a concept in safety and operationally, but it is not yet set
in stone.</p><br>
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<p>It was stressed that there is a shorter-term improvement
proposal and is considered “safety
improvements”. There are 5 intersections that are
considered “Rank 5 intersections” and are deemed
the worst intersections in the county. The improvements for these
intersections are funded. The Cardinal Glen Circle intersection is
one of the “Rank 5 intersections”. Consultants
are being hired so the planning can be finalized, and construction
can begin. The short-term decision for planning andimplementation is
within 2-3 years (as of July 2021) with construction starting in
approximately 5 years. <br>
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<p>The proposal is a modified Green T intersection with a
right in and right out access only. There would be a sensor (or
something similar) to trigger the west bound Rt 7 traffic to come to
a stop so we can exit our community (this would likely be based on
several cars lined up to turn right out of Cardinal Glen –
not just one or two vehicles). Bob, JT & Supervisor Saines
stated there will be numerous public meetings about the proposals
during the planning stage.</p><br>
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<p>Supervisor Saines said to contact him at <a
href=<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov?subject=rt7-cardinalglen">"mailto:Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov?subject=rt7-cardinal
glen"</a>><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov">Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov</a></a> to be added to the email
list to get updates on meetings.</p><br>
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<p>After the presentation the meeting was opened to
Q&A, and we had a spirited discussion with many homeowners
expressing their concern about the safety of getting in and out of
Cardinal Glen without a fully functioning traffic light and home
values being negatively affected by this change. The Cardinal Glen
community overwhelmingly objected to the proposal especially due to
safety concerns that the proposal presents for our
community.</p><br>
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<p>DTCI is responsible for reaching out to the community about
proposed changes. Please note Cardinal Glen residents nor the HOA
were aware of these proposals. An astute resident brought it to the
board’s attention and along with a group of residents that
are assisting the board, this meeting was scheduled so we could
better understand the proposal and how it will affect us.</p>
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