HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201400115 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2019-08-15COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.B.
Commissioner
August 15, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Matt Wentland, P.E.
Re: Willow GIen Phase 2— Road Plan
SUB-2014-00115
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 Edwards designStudio, revised
28 June 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. As previously noted, the plans state throughout that the Heathrow Glen Circle, and now
HartsfieId Court, is a 20 mph design speed; this is not the case as. Since the ADT is
proposed to less than 400, we are permitting the horizontal curvature to be based on 20
mph; however, all other design elements must be based on a 25 mph design speed.
2. Curve advisory signs should be placed in accordance with the MUTCD; halfway through
the curve is not an adequate location for a curve warning sign. Additionally, a W 1-2 must
be posted with the proposed W I3-5.
3. Street trees should not be within 30 feet of intersection curb radii. Demonstrate that street
trees will not obstruct intersection sight lines by providing sight lines on landscape plan.
4. Intersection sight distance lines for the clubhouse entrances appear to go through areas
where the designer expects vehicles will be parked. Even in areas where it's close, it is
unreasonable to expect that vehicles will be parked so close to the housing structures.
Additionally, the intersection sight distance lines for the southern clubhouse entrance go
to the center of the wrong travel lane.
5. Provide pdf of intersection sight lines as the printed scale appears to be off. Do the cars
shown meet the County parking standards for length?
6. Provide left and right turn lane warrant analyses for Dickerson Road.
7. The northern end of Prestwick Glen Drive requires an approved turnaround within
proposed public street right-of-way or easement. Additionally, clearly show the proposed
bounds of public right-of-way, particular at the intersection of Hartsfield Court/Heathrow
Glen Circle.
8. The turnaround on Hartsfield Court must meet the geometric standards for turnarounds in
Appendix B(1), page B(1)-25. If the turnaround materials are not to be the same as the
roadway, they must be in a public easement, not right-of-way.
9. Compacted stone cannot be used for the proposed emergency access entrance. This
development is already making connection to two separate public streets; if an emergency
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access is required then it should be constructed of reinforced turf and bollards must be
outside the Route 606 right-of-way.
10. A drainage easement dedicated to public use is required around the ends of culverts
where they leave the right-of-way. Separately, please add a note stating that the retaining
walls and guardrail along Shannon Glen Court will not be maintained by VDOT.
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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