HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000008 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-03-02 (2)Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMON WEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
February 25, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Megan Nedostup
Re: Brookhill Blocks 9, 10, & 1 I— ISP
SDP-2020-00008
Review #1
Dear Ms. Nedostup:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plans as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 21
January 2020, and offer the following comments:
1. Provide projected ADT for Foxworth Lane.
2. Provide a turn lane warrant analysis for the Archer Avenue and Foxworth Lane
intersection, as well as a level of service analysis for the number of egress lanes on
Foxworth Lane.
3. As proposed, Archer Avenue could be accepted to intersection with Flora Lane.
4. Cul-De-Sac on north end of Koch Court should be shown per RDM pg. B(1)-24 with
minimum 45' radii. Locality in consultation with emergency services may specifically
request a variation in design requirements.
5. Sidewalks adjacent to curb shall be 8' in width to accommodate the opening of car doors.
RDM pg. B(1)-31
6. CG-9D should be shown per detail on the plan sheet with flared entrance configuration.
7. Radii to Flora Court should be minimum 25' radii from Flora Lane.
8. Waterlines should be centered in a lane.
9. Stormwater system should be shown perpendicular to road.
10. Spot elevations should be shown for adequate drainage on Koch Court
11. End of roads will need to be blocked with a minimum type III barricade and signage per
WAPM.
12. End of roads will need to be protected from erosion and show adequate drainage per
VESCH.
13. Please make sure all trees are removed from areas within 30' of intersections per RDM
pg. B(1)-44
14. 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.
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15. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual are required prior to plat approval.
16. Pavement design for new subdivision streets shall be developed using the Pavement
Design Guide for Subdivision and Secondary Roads in Virginia and must be based on in
place material at the time of construction.
17. Bike Iane striping should be 6" white on street section details.
18. Archer Avenue pedestrian crossings should be delineated in a manner that meets the
requirements of IIM-TE-384. http://www.viriziniadot.org/business/resources/IIM/TE-
384 Ped Xing Accommodations UnsignaIized L.ocs.ndf
19. Provide intersection site distance profiles for all public road intersections and entrances.
20. Note that the final site and subdivision plans 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.
Please provide a copy 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. Moo e, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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