HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900064 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2019-12-10Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
December 10, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Megan Nedostup
Re: Proffit Road Townhomes South — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2019-00064
Review #1
Dear Ms. Nedostup:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated
November 4, 2019, and offers the following comments:
I. ITE Trip Generation should be for multifamily housing.
2. SR 649 labeled on proposed plan sheets.
3. Please show the posted or regulatory speed limit of SR 649.
4. Please label the edge of pavement on both sides of SR 649.
5. Turn lane warrant analysis should be for multifamily housing.
6. Provide distances to nearest entrances and/or intersections on Route 649.
7. Provide intersection sight distance lines and profiles.
8. Provide a profile of the entrance and connection to SR 649 for both proposed entrances in
accordance with appendix B(1) VDOT Road Design Manual.
9. Emergency entrance should be blocked in a manner that does not allow for non -
emergency use, or preferably utilize reinforced turf for this access.
10. Sidewalk should continue across emergency entrance to property line.
11. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2. Show limits of "mill
and overlay" to adjacent travel lane and include the proposed utility installation areas.
Also, please add the WP-2 detail to the plans.
12. Please provide an MOT plan in accordance with the Virginia Work Area Protection
Manual. MOT plan should be on a separate sheet and designed for this project, include
the proposed mill and overlay.
13. Landscaping plants and trees adjacent to the sight distance triangle will need to be
maintained in area between 2 and 7 feet above ground as a clear zone to preserve sight
lines and accommodate pedestrians.
14. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
15. Please show how storm water will be discharged from the proposed curb/gutter along SR
649.
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16. Coordination of sign placement will be in accordance with Albemarle County and/or the
Charlottesville residency office, not Louisa County.
17. Please check the VDOT Notes on the cover sheet for correct contact information,
18. Has the entrance location for the proposed development across the street been
determined? As previously noted, these entrances should be in line with each other.
If further information is desired, please contact Max Greene 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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