HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900079 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-02-04Stephen C. Brich, P.B.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
CuIpepar. Virginia 22701
February 04, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Patricia Saternye
Re: Belvedere Phase 3, Part 1- Initial Site Plan
SDP-2019-00079
Review #1
Dear Ms. Saternye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated December 20, 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual are required.
2. Road P radii does not appear to meet the minimum geometric design standards. See
B(1)-9 VDOT Road Design Manual.
3. CG-12 locations need to be relocated on the intersection corners for pedestrian visibility
and safety. Pedestrian crossings should be on the intersection side of the stop bar
location. See sections 200 and 1300 for clarifications:
http://www.virgi niadot.org/b us iness/locdes/2015_road_andrbridge_standards.asp
4. CG-12 located approximately Station 10+40 on Road P will need a pedestrian crossing
warrant due to "Pedestrian Crossing Accommodations at Unsignalized Locations".
http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/IIM/TE-
384_Ped_Xing_Accommodations_Unsignalized_Locs.pdf
5. Pavement designs need to be in accordance with the Pavement Design Guide for
Subdivisions and Secondary Roads, 2018 edition.
http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/Materials/Pavement_Design_Guide_for S
ubdivision_and_Secondary_Roads.pdf
b. Sight distance triangles do not appear to be shown per RDM appendix F, please see table
2-5 Intersection sight distance detail.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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9. Intersection spacing does not appear to meet the minimum requirements as described on
page B(l)-22, VDOT Road Design Manual,
10. Curb radii for skew intersections does not appear to meet the minimum requirements as
described on page B(1)-22, VDOT Road Design Manual.
11. Please remove trees within 30 of intersections per B(l)-44 RDM.
12. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. 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,
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Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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