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This is a draft document of the framework for beautification of the Route 60 corridor from Colonial Williamsburg East to Busch Gardens. Prepared by Carlton Abbott and Partners, P.C.
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FRAMEWORK FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ROUTE 60 CORRIDORCOLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG EAST TO BUSCH GARDENS
P R E P A R E D B YC A R L T O N A B B O T T A N D P A R T N E R S , P . C .A R C H I T E C T U R E - L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E - P L A N N I N G
S P O N S O R E D B Y :
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1H I S T O R I C A L S I G N I F I C A N C E
U.S. Route 60 in Virginia runs 312 miles west to east through the central part of the state, generally close to and paralleling the Interstate 64 corridor, except for the crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and in the South Hampton Roads area.
U.S. Route 60 leaves downtown Richmond by crossing the James River on the Manchester Bridge and heads easts on Government Road and the Williamsburg Road, which follows the old Richmond-Williamsburg Stage Road for some distance. This area was the scene of several major American Civil War battles during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862.
First designated through the Williamsburg area in the late 1920s, US 60 also has a shorter bypass of the Historic District which encompasses most Colonial Williamsburg attractions before heading further east passes multiple Anheuser Busch developments in James City County, which include an office park, the Kingsmill Resort, its Williamsburg brewery, and the Busch Gardens Europe theme park. East of there, US 60 narrows again to two lanes, passing through the historic Grove Community and past Carter’s Grove Plantation in southeastern James City County.
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2E X I S T I N G P L A N T I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S
City of Williamsburg Beautification Advisory Committee
Currently Discussing a Recommended Plant List for the City
James City County Zoning Ordiance:
Sec. 24-96. Landscape area(s) along right(s)-of-way.
Community Character Corridors - Includes Route 60
Requires Average Planted Width of 50-feet along roadway for new development
Plant List Task Force Committee
Chaired by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent in James City County
Prepared Recommended Native Plant List
York County DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING, BUFFER, AND GREENBELT REGULATIONS
Sec. 24.1-245. Greenbelts.
Greenbelts shall be provided contiguous to the street right-of-way; minimum width - 35 feet. Shall
be left in an undisturbed natural state. Unvegetated or under-vegetated greenbelts shall be
landscaped in accordance with the planting requirements as if they were front yards.
DIVISION 7. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sec. 24.1-375. TCM-Tourist corridor management overlay district
Tree protection:(1) Tree of any species having a trunk caliper of eight inches (8”) or larger
Clear-cutting of trees is not permitted within one hundred feet (100’) of the right-of-way
Virginia Department of Transportation “Guidelines for Planting Along Virginia’s Roadways”
Available online at www.virginiadot.org
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3R E C O M M E N D E D T R E E S
DECIDUOUS TREES
Small Varieties
Kousa dogwood Japanese snowbell Redbud Fabaceae Crape myrtle Chinese pistache(Cornus kousa) (Styrax japonica) (Cercis canadensis) (Lagerstroemia indica) (Pistacia chinensis)
Large Varieties:
Red Maple Willow oak River birch Ginkgo biloba Japanese zelkova (Acer rubrum) (Quercus phellos) (Betula nigra) (Maidenhair Tree) MALE (Ulmaceae Zelkova serrata)
EVERGREEN TREES
Eastern arborvitae American holly Deodar cedar Southern magnolia Sweetbay magnolia Loblolly Pine(Thuja occidentalis) (Ilex opaca) (Cedrus deodora) (Magnolia grandiflor) (Magnolia virginiana) (Pinus taeda)
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4R E C O M M E N D E D P L A N T S
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Maiden Grass Fountain Grass Switch Grass Sedge Pampas grass Broomsedge bluestem
Miscanthus sinensis Pennisetum alopecuroides Panicum virgatum Carex conica Cortaderia selloana Andropogon virginicus
GROUNDCOVERS
Purple Wintercreeper St. Johnswort Creeping Juniper Lilyturf Mondo Grass Thrift; Moss pink Sarcococca; Sweetbox
Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ Hypericum perforatum Juniperus horizontalis Liriope muscari Ophiopogon japonicum ‘Nana’ Phlox subulata Sarcococca hookeriana
EVERGREEN SHRUBS
Abelia Chinese Holly Wax Myrtle Heavenly Bamboo Sargent's Juniper Japanese Holly Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel Viburnum tinus
Abelia grandiflora Ilex cornata ‘Burfordii” Myrica cerifera Nandina domestica Juniperus chinensis sargentii Ilex crenata Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ Laurustinus
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
Oakleaf Hydrangea Winterberry Chinese Witchhazel Forsythia Red Chokeberry Japenese Snowball Vib. Japanese Spirea Virginia Sweetspire Summer Sweet
Hydrangea quercifolia Ilex verticillata Hamamelis mollis F. x intermedia Aronia arbutifolia Viburnum plicatum Spiraea japonica Itea virginica Clethra alnifolia
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5C O R R I D O R D E S I G N C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
Establishment of overall corridor theme
Coordination of improvements within specific areas
Identify potential utility conflicts above and below grade
Coordination with existing signage or signage improvements
Coordination with existing plantings to remain
Site lines and visibility issues
Adapt new plantings to existing drainage problems
Areas of potentially erosive soils and difficult grade
Relocation of overhead power lines
Possible screening of existing parking lots
Elimination of existing improvements considered inappropriate for corridor
Setback requirements including right of way width and restrictive easements
Explore possibility of plantings or other improvements on private property
Introduction of median plantings
Explore possibilities of plantings or other improvements on private property
On Private Property – Consider Layering of Trees and Vegetation off highway
Consideration with existing or proposed walkways along corridor
Coordination with Local Jurisdictions Planting Guildlines
Pavement improvements
Opportunities for fencing or guardrails
Coordination with existing or future lighting improvements
Possibilities with Railroad and Route 143 Viewsheds
Sustainability of proposed improvements
Future Roadway improvements
Other future site improvements
Maintenance operation concerns
Introduction of Raised Medians
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6D E S I G N P H I L O S O P H Y
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7T Y P I C A L R O A D W A Y S E C T I O N - U R B A N Z O N E
Typical Commerical
East BoundRoute 60
West BoundRoute 60
BikeLane
Colonial WilliamsburgFoundation
1 Planting Beyond Corridor to Help Mitigate
and Control Views
Plant Trees and Foundation Shrubs to
Break-up Building Façades
Modify Parking Layout to Introduce Tree Plantings
Lower Planting to screen parking also providing color
and interest along pedestrian circulation
Replace existing concrete sidewalk with brick pavers
3 New Street Trees to Help Define Corridor
Continue the Proposed Multi-Purpose Trail
Create Landscape which enhances the Corridor’s Character with varying interest and color
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ProposedMulti-Purpose Trail
BikeLane
Typical Parking Lot
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8T Y P I C A L R O A D W A Y S E C T I O N - T R A N S I S T I O N Z O N E
CSXRailroad
East BoundRoute 60
West BoundRoute 60
ProposedMedian
ProposedMulti-Purpose Trail
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1 Plant a combination of evergreen trees and
street trees along the Rt. 143 Shoulder
Remove Existing Vegetation
A decorative fence to provide a physical barrier
and maintenance edge
Plant low maintenance native grasses for color
and interest
Install a raised median in place of center lane
Plant flowering trees and shrubs3 Place Overhead utilities underground
Remove existing sidewalk
Install a Multi-purpose Trail
Community Character Corridor Buffer
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CSXRailroad
East BoundRoute 60
West BoundRoute 60
Existng Median
Busch Gardens Service Drive
1 Selectively Plant evergreen trees and allow
other areas to naturally regenerate.
Define mowing limits with a curvilinear line
Plant large deciduous trees and small flowering trees
and shrubs. Install guardrail where necessary.
Allow drainage to continue in grass swale.
3 Plant a combination of large deciduous
trees, evergreen trees, and small flowering
trees as well as flowering shrubs to screen
Busch Gardens service road & parking lot.
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10R A I S E D M E D I A N S
Enhances overall aesthetics of corridor
Recommend reduction of speed limit to 35 mph
Provides physical barrier between opposing traffic lanes
Reduces headlight glare distraction where shrub plantings are used
Protected left turns reduces opportunity for rear-end crashes
Increases safety by reducing the number of potential conflict points at driveways
Provides space for planting trees which tends to calm traffic by narrowing the
perceived scale of the roadway width
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Perennials for Color & Interest
Brick Median Nosing Treatment
Shrub Plantings
Low Plantings to Help Screen Views of Parking Areas
Add Planting where Possible to Mitigate Views from Corridor
Street Trees to Help Define and Reduce Scale of Corridor
Additional Depth of Planting to Achieve Layering Effect
Curvilinear “Parkway Like” Mowing Patterns
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