HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600092 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2019-03-04Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of 'VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
February 26, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Matthew Wentland, P.E.
Re: North Pointe Subdivision, Section 1— Road Plans
SUB-2016-00092
Review #3
Dear Mr. Wentland:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Townes Site Engineering,
revised 12 December 2018, and offers the following comments:
1. Culverts with opening size greater than 36 square feet must be approved by the Culpeper
District Structure & Bridge and Hydraulic Sections; this also includes the proposed
pedestrian tunnel. Typically these approvals are required prior to plan approval, but may
be delayed until acceptance because this was not mentioned in previous reviews. Note
that we do not, however, recommend starting construction on these facilities prior to
Structure & Bridge approval. Also note that these structures require a Geotechnical
report; please see Chapter 3 of the VDOT Manual of Instructions for those requirements.
2. Commercial entrances along the proposed streets should be removed. These entrances
should be designed an approved during the site plan review process when a better
understanding of their intended use is available.
3. The graphic scale on the 1"-100' sheets is inaccurate.
4. Provide signage where the posted speed transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph.
5. The proposed pedestrian tunnel does not connect VDOT facilities, is not essential for
pedestrian access, and does not meet minimum dimensions; therefore, it is not eligible for
VDOT maintenance. A maintenance agreement with the County of Albemarle must be in
place for this structure prior to road acceptance. Note that the structure must still be
approved by Culpeper District Structure & Bridge Section, as it supports structures
within proposed VDOT right-of-way.
6. At least 1 foot of right-of-way is required behind sidewalks.
7. Should the sidewalks slope toward the ornamental wall as proposed (STA 14+40 —
17+00)?
8. Stubouts must be signed per the SSAR concerning potential/eventual street extension.
9. Signs are on this plan are not clearly identified, in general. Additionally, provide bike
lane end signage and well as curb cuts/ramps directing bicyclists to the sidewalk through
the roundabouts.
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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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