HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201800171 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2019-02-19Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
February 19, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: John Anderson, P.E.
Re: Lewis & Clark Drive Extension — Road Plan
SUB-2018-00171
Review #2
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, revised 18
December 2018, and offers the following comments:
Land Use
1. In reply to previous comment #1 response; the post widening section does not appear to
have a 20' clear zone on the northbound side.
2. Previous comment requested that pavement at the end of the eastern curb return at the
Quail Run entrance be tapers in to the proposed pavement; this appears to have been
drawn in but hatching was not added to this area indicating pavement.
3. The western curb return at the Quail Run entrance; please remove radius and wipe -down
curb to flush.
4. The required Geotechnical report for the large culvert was received on 18 February 2019
and forwarded to the Culpeper District Structure & Bridge and Hydraulic sections for
review. Comments will be forwarded once they are received.
5. Please continue cross -sections and profiles through the intersection with existing Lewis
& Clark Drive.
6. Provide crossdrains (CD-1/CD-2) where applicable on profiles.
7. Label UD-4s on typical sections.
8. The proposed path along Lewis & Clark must be sidewalk (concrete), otherwise it will
not be eligible for VDOT maintenance.
9. Remove the stub entrance as entrances must have an associated site plan.
10. Provide a baseline and stationing for the extension of Lewis & Clark Drive.
Traffic Engineering
11. According to VDOT Guidelines, crosswalks shall start and end at curb ramps where curb
is present. Each crosswalk is to have its own curb ramp. The southern crosswalk is to be
shifted slightly further south and runs through the median creating a refuge island and 2-
stage crossings. The eastern and western crosswalks shall have the standard curb ramps,
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should be maintained in the same locations as shown in plan and should be at the radial
return.
12. For Southbound traffic approaching the intersection, the merge condition beyond the
intersection should be revised to a lane drop before the intersection. The 2-thru
approaching lanes are to become 1-thru lane and the other thru lane is to be hatched -out.
The ROW for (2) receiving lanes is to be reserved for any future roadway widening.
13. Proposed directional arrows along Lewis & Clark Drive should be removed.
I4. It is recommended to maintain one crossing point along Lewis and Clark Dr; as a result,
remove the existing northern crosswalk and maintain the proposed crosswalk only. If two
crossings are desired, the existing northern crossing should be relocated slightly further
north and runs through the median creating a refuge island and 2-stage crossings.
15. Northbound right turn lane should be considered to accommodate future developments on
the eastern side of Lewis and Clark Dr.
16. This intersection is to operate via Two-way stop signs on the side street. Remove stop bar
markings on Lewis and Clark. If Four-way stop condition is desired, it needs to be
justified via an Engineering study and submitted to VDOT/ TE for review and approval.
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,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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