HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201800085 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2019-01-03Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
January 3, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tim Padalino
Re: Vistas at South Pantops — Final Site Plan
SDP-2018-00085
Review #1
Dear Mr. Padalino:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Dominion Engineering, dated
26 November 2018, and offers the following comments:
1. This plan does not provide enough detail concerning the proposed improvements to
Route 1140. Where are the pavement markings for the right turn lane? What are the
dimensions of the turn lane and taper?
2. Please explain the proposed hatching located right of the entrance on Route 1140. The
proposed turn lane should tie in to the existing turn lane, making a continuous right -turn
lane.
3. A 3 foot buffer strip is required between the curb and sidewalk.
4. All retaining walls that support structures within the right-of-way must be approved by
the Culpeper District Structure & Bridge Section.
5. What type of retaining wall is being proposed along Route 1140? How will guardrail
posts affect this design, particularly if an MSE wall?
6. The bench behind the guardrail must be at least 4 inches, and, if less than 2 feet, guardrail
posts must be 9 feet in length.
7. Provide all applicable VDOT Guardrail Standards (MASH). Show guardrail end sections
on plans.
S. There appears to be guardrail between the sidewalk and street on some plan sheets; is this
just the existing guardrail layer left on?
9. Do the proposed earthwork, retaining wall, and guardrail installation affect the existing
54" culvert? Previous plans showed a connection being made to this culvert; is this no
Ionger the case?
10. What is the hatched area along the proposed sidewalk/guardrail?
11. The proposed crosswalk markings do not appear to be warranted. Please see IIM-TE-384.
12. Street trees cannot be located within 30 feet of the entrance radii.
13. Provide the VDOT WP-2 detail and note on the plans the required area of mill and
overlay in accordance with the WP-2 standard.
14. Is Structure 1 I a DI as noted on the profile? It does not appear as a DI in plan view.
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15. CG-12's should be oriented perpendicular to the crossing street (entrance).
16. Provide entrance radii.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434-422-9894.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
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Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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