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Home My WebLink AboutSDP201700034 Correspondence 2018-11-27John Anderson From: Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 11:11 AM To: John Anderson Cc: Frank Pohl; Lisa Green Subject: Re: Emerson Commons - Road inspection John - Below are photos for your records - Pipe at Headwall is grouted, Pedxing is installed, and white line to guide vehicles turning into Parkview. I will provide a photo of the "Yield to Pedstrians" signage once installed. I also had the contractor racked the section under the guardrail to make sure the runoff can sheetf low (the dirt displaced when the guardrail posts were installed, did block the runoff in some spots.) Thank you for your diligent assistance. Jo i Jo Higgins I PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LLC 2564 Mt Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, Va 22952 email musxit(a).aol.com Office 434 - 326 - 0334 In a message dated 11/27/2018 8:58:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, janderson2@albemarle.org writes: 4 Jo, I'm sorry I can't make 12pm, today; meeting conflict. From note, below: 'WRT section between RT240 & stream on east side. In extreme conditions, this has been checked by on -site superintendent. There is no area where water is visible on the pavement during or after any storm we have had.' Albemarle accepts this statement, and once the two "yield" signs are installed, Engineering will confirm to Zoning that the road meets design requirements, and is acceptable. You have been patient, your detailed notes are very helpful. Later this week, Thursday or Friday, I can meet on -site, but please don't make a special trip -just let me know. Thanks for your kind note. -best, J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -0069 From: Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 7:23 AM To: John Anderson <janderson2@a1bemar1e.org> Subject: Re: Emerson Commons - Road inspection John - I think you are correct. We don't need to meet on site but if you want to meet as we talked about Tuesday at 12 noon would be good for me. (Zoning inspection at 1pm). WRT section between RT240 & stream on east side. In extreme conditions, this has been checked by on -site superintendent. There is no area where water is visible on the pavement during or after any storm we have had. This season has provided a true test. You are welcome to view when we meet. I will send photo to you to confirm the 2 "Yield " signs for pedestrians signs are installed and it will be up to the developer to decide if the wooden sign is necessary for the new homeowners to have a warning sign. Thanks for that recommendation. With the signs installed, Does this satisfy County Engineer to confirm to Zoning that the road is acceptable as required? Your assistance as always is appreciated. Have a good Thanksgiving holiday. Jo In a message dated 11/20/2018 10:04:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, janderson2@albemarle.org writes: Hi, Jo, I am sorry for weather disruptions. You're the second I've heard from struck by ice /power outage. I am glad for your note, and will call, shortly. Quick note: David James will handle Mitigation Plan bond reduction. I've copied David. Last paragraph of email below is helpful, and appears reasonable. Comment to revise ditch to match plan detail is withdrawn. I cannot meet today or tomorrow, unfortunately. We may not need to meet, but I'm free next week, except Monday. Please let me know if you'd like to meet —see bullet one, below. Again, I intend to call later this morning. • Ditch comment withdrawn, but as follow-up, I will revisit to check east side of Parkview Drive between Rt. 240 and the stream. County Engineer spotted shoulder elevation that may impede drainage from asphalt surface; i.e., shoulder may need to be bladed. I've been asked to check. Ditch comment is withdrawn, but east of Parkview south of stream is a location where relatively minor shoulder work may be required to ensure proper drainage on Parkview Drive. If shoulder elevation is high, it should be lowered so storm runoff exits freely at all points, not just one or two points. Again, I must check, and plan to early next week, with you if possible. We value your opinion. • ESC comments -superintendent is aware. We appreciate Wagner working with Mark Hopkins on this. (2 ESC comments) • Headwall, addressed. • UD pipe, addressed. • Crosswalk: yes, please provide "Yield to pedestrians" yellow signs —recommend two signs: o First: Sign facing south for NB traffic traveling from Rt. 240, approaching Emerson Commons. Recommend place 125' - 150'(f) prior to right turn entrance into Emerson Commons. Place with proper horizontal /vertical sign edge clearance; detail below. If this is in a guardrail section, then behind guardrail. o Second: exiting Emerson Commons prior to asphalt trail crosswalk. Location appropriate for travel development exit speed (10 mph f), before asphalt trail without obscuring stop sign. I think that should do it. o Also, recommend all-weather wooden sign on asphalt pedestrian trail to warn pedestrians of intersecting traffic — `Warning, caution, stop, check traffic,' etc. Not a requirement but recommendation. We appreciate your and Wagner's support, effort and responsiveness we wish you well for holidays. Thanks again for writing. -best J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -0069 2016 VDOT Road and Bridge Standards, Sec. 1300 / SSP-VA SSP-VA SIGN PANEL DESIGN SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPD-4 OR SPD-6 EDGE OF TRAVELWAY x SIGN POST SGALVA z Lj �V VERTICAL CLEARANCE {SEE NOTE 3) 10. MIN r CA a 30' MAX. a (SEE NOTE 4s CUT SLOPE z ~� I I NOTES: sy FILL CATIONS SHALL BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER SLOPE ACCORDANC TH SECTION 700. 2. MAXIMUM MOUNTING HEIGHT (h) FOR THE BOTTOM -MOST SIC FEET, EXCEPT WHEN NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE MINIMUM VER LL SIGN PANEL AS PER NOTE 3. 3- MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE [DISTANCE BETWEEN BOTTOI FINISHED GRADE BENEATH THE PANEL)SHALL BE 7 FEET F SIGN WITHIN THE CLEAR ZONE. THIS MINIMUM VERTICAL CLE TO 5 FEET FOR EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING CDNDITIONS� • WHEN SIGNS OR PORTIONS OF SIGNS ARE LOCATED MORE SLOPE GREATER THAN 30,OR • WHEN THE SIGN IS LOCATED AT LEAST THE MINIMUM DIS' BARRIER. OR GUARDRAJL AS PER NOTE 4, 4.THE LATERAL CLEARANCE TO THE SIGN PANEL SHALL BE 1 THE FACE OF CURB OR 4 FEET FROM FACE OF BARRIER.I OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER, SIGNS PLACED BE LOCATED SUCH THAT THE NEAR SIDE EDGE OF THE SIGN i GUARDRAIL DEFLECTION DISTANCE. VD❑T A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL SEALED AND SIGNED DRAWING 15 ON FILE IN THE CENTRAL OFFIC ROAD AND BRIDGE STANDARDS VA SIGN STRUCTURE SHEET 1 OF 47 REVISION DATE INSTALLATION DETAILS 1322.10 1 01115 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION From: Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:31 AM To: John Anderson <4anderson2@albemarle.org>; Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org> CC: Ana Kilmer <akilmer@albemarle.org>; Mark Hopkins <mhopkins@albemarle.org>; David James <diames@albemarle.org>; mwagner@wagnerexcavation.com; jshuey@wagnerexcavation.com; 6 mhicl<s@wagnerexcavation.com Subject: Re: Emerson Commons - Road inspection John - So sorry - due to ice storm I have not had internet and there have been many power issues so keeping my computer on has not been possible. I just received this email. I can meet with you toay - Tuesday - anytime after 1 I am. I can meet with you tomorrow - Wednesday - Anytime after 10:30am. Please advise - by calling me at 326-0334 (just in case internet goes down) You are correct - the road is not a bonded item. This is not a new private road. It is an upgrade of an existing road so it was always intended to be handled as such. I am not sure what this changes? We can talk when we meet. I was waiting on your "1 or 2" additional comments that you were going to send by last Thursday before composing a response. PLease send to me or give to me in the field when we meet. I have the contractor jumping to get all item addressed asap. WRT to comments 1 - 5: 2 relate to E&S and it has always been assumed this falls under E&S and not under road as - built inspection. There is an E&S bond and based upon Mark's inspection these spots had been identified already per site superintendent. What has been addressed: The pipe at headwall has been grouted. The UD pipe is now covered with rip rap so it is protected. The crosswalk is painted - but need to know - What exact signage are you looking for? A "Yield to Pedestrians" yellow sign? 1 as you come out and 1 as turning is what I anticipated but need to confirm before contractor installs. Last thing is comment on the ditch location for a very short section on the West side after the guardrail. I was hoping you can look at this in the field with me. The drainage is working perfectly even in the worst storms - tested many times over the past months. It is a transition spot and trying to achieve the typical section which was applied (as it shows) in the section where the guardrail is designed to go and not intended for this spot. The grade rises quickly (from road elevation) and really doesn't fit the typical section anyway. This is also the only spot that a tractor for mowing the farm fields to enter from the private road (rather than going out onto RT240) and cutting this off does not seem warranted. THis property is in the growth area and will be developed (now that support infrastructure is in place) and all that side of the road will change accordingly. Hopefully, you will re -consider this comment as function has been satisfactorily addressed although it does not exactly meet what you view on paper. Please call to confirm. Thanks Jo 326-0334 In a message dated 11/15/2018 12:57:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, ianderson2@albemarle.org writes: Jo, I want to apologize. You asked Engineering to coordinate site inspection/s with you. Are you free to meet on -site, tomorrow or Monday? Focus of my inspection will be Mitigation plantings. Mark has reviewed stabilization and spot erosion, and shares concerns that additional ditch protection is needed to arrest erosion (photos, below). For a while, I thought Parkview Drive improvements were bonded. Ana reminds they are not. Several comments outlined below relate to Parkview Drive. It's possible Zoning may withhold CO unless As - built road /asphalt trail conditions match plans, but there is no road plan or site plan bond for this project —my mistake. Are you free tomorrow or Monday? My only conflict: 9:30a-12p, Monday. It will be a pleasure to see you again. Thanks for your help and patience. -best J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -0069 From: John Anderson Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:32 AM To: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org>; Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Subject: RE: Emerson Commons Frank, I will verify by the end of the day; good test with this rain —SRC, then can check. Thanks From: Frank Pohl Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:26 AM To: John Anderson <janderson2@albemarle.org>; Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Subject: RE: Emerson Commons John, I drove by this site last night and am concerned the shoulder on the right (going north) is higher than the road. It was dark, so I may be incorrect, but this needs to be verified to ensure drainage. Frank Frank V. Pohl, PE, CFM County Engineer 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-296-5832 (ext. 7914) W From: John Anderson Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:21 AM To: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org> Subject: FW: Emerson Commons Frank, Please feel free to add to this and send to Jo Higgins and Scott Collins. Thanks for swinging by, for being attentive to As -built. Now is the time to request changes. Thanks again From: John Anderson Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:26 PM To: 'Jo Higgins' <musxit@aol.com> Subject: RE: Emerson Commons Jo, Thanks for your note, and patience. Principal comments, 1.-6., below. 1-2 additional may remain, but can't do more than this, right now. Will send remaining comments (if any) by 5pm, Thursday. 10 56W ! l 1. Ditch design: compare design EP to centerline ditch distance =10' to As -built distance, 4' (EP to ditch CL). Request contractor re -grade ditch and back -slope embankment west of Parkview Drive, south of trib. stream to match detail. (Photos 1A /1B) 11 2. Install soil stabilization blanket in drainage channel from point guardrail begins west of Parkview (south of trib.) continuing north (downslope) to trib. to Parrott Branch (erosion evident —see photos). 3. Similar to 2., install riprap or soil stabilization blanket in drainage ditch from outlet of private driveway entrance pipe to Ex. stone east of Parkview Drive, south of trib. (erosion evident). 4. Repair gap in parge at headwall /pipe inlet, trib. stream 5. Trim or bury 4" PVC underdrain pipe so less susceptible to damage 6. Install STOP signs /crosswalk pavement markings on asphalt trail at drive /entrance points of intersection (ref. plan). Photos: 1A, 1B (item #1, above): ditch dimensions 2A, 2B (item #2, above): blanket stabilization 3A, 313 (item #3, above): blanket stabilization 4A, 4B (item #4, above): gap in parge at inlet 5A, 513 (item #5, above): PVC pipe (trim /bury) 6A, 613 (item #6, above): stop signs on trail 1A, 113 12 T COMPACTED SUSGRADE r ■ io EXISTING SO' EASEMENT (PARKVIEW DR) C-0' $'-0' 18' to 24' PAVEMENT OEM MIN..-0. g.0. GUARDRAIL 1-7 3 9' Wtoti5' I 3 TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE 1!4'N TRAIL 1I4�:1' CL - SEE SHEET C3-01 114":1• FOR CENTERLINE LOCATION GUARDRAIL WHERE SHOWt ALL DITCHES SHALL 13E T MINIMUM DEPTH. STREET SECTION IS FOR GENERAL STREET CHARACTERISTICS. SEE SHEET C3-01 FOR FINAL GRADING AND STREET ALIGNMENT. DITCH CENTERLINE LOCATION EXISTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING EASEMENT. NO SCALE PARKVIEW DRIVE ROAD DROSS-SEDTIOt 13 15 3A, 3B 16 a 17 18 {1J 19 Y Jr r• r- :y� 23 Thanks again -best J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069 From: Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 4:35 PM A 24 To: John Anderson <ianderson2@albemarle.org> Subject: Re: Emerson Commons John - Thanks for your email. A few "important" details sounds very ominous and causes a lot of worry. Please advise asap. Thanks Jo In a message dated 11/13/2018 4:19:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, 6anderson2@albemarle.org writes: Jo I need till 5pm Thursday to respond in detail —tomorrow, I need to prepare for SRC Thursday (2 reviews to complete), am committed to finish a review today, which puts us to Thursday afternoon (SRC Thurs. AM). There are a few important details to share with you. I will respond as quickly as possible, and that is likely as soon as I will be able to outline important details. I have made a few promises to others, and they may slip if I'm not careful. Thanks for your help and patience. -best J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069 From: Jo Higgins <musxit@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 3:06 PM To: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org> Cc: John Anderson <6anderson2@albemarle.org>; scott@collins-engineering.com Subject: Re: Emerson Commons Frank Nothing to discuss. Just need you to confirm the road improvements are completed and accepted by the County Engineer as required for the first Certificate of Occupancy to be issued per the zoning approval letter. 25 Although somewhat unusual, this is a requirement because this is not a new private road rather the existing private road was upgraded and those improvements were as required by the County Engineer (at the time) and shown on the site plan. See the upper right corner of the C1.01 of the site plan - attached. Whether you write a letter or an email to confirm this - Zoning needs some confirmation before the Certificate of Occupancy on the first house can be issued. I have left a message for Andrew in Zoning to request a zoning inspection so he will be asking. Your assistance is appreciated. Thanks Jo In a message dated 11/13/2018 2:42:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, fpohl@albemarle.orwrites: Jo, Emmerson Commons — John performed the site inspection last week, is there something you want to discuss specifically? Thanks, Frank Frank V. Pohl, PE, CFM County Engineer 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-296-5832 (ext. 7914) 26 27