HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000019 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-04-15COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940
April 15, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Megan Nedostup
Re: Pleasant Green — Phase 2
SDP-2020-00019
SUB-2020-00033
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 Collins Engineering, dated 24
February 2020, and offers the following comments:
1. ITE trip generation was not verified at this time.
2. Please show parking bump -outs on McComb Street per AASHTO Green Book 2011 — 4.20
On -Street Parking.
3. Sidewalks adjacent to curb will be 8' in width per RDM B(1)-31.
4. Please remove trees within 30 of intersections per B(1)-44 RDM.
5. 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.
6. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual are required prior to plat approval.
7. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2. Show limits of mill and
overlay to adjacent travel lane. Also, please add the WP-2 detail to the plans.
8. 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 areas.
9. Please show "No Parking" sign locations.
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10. CG-12 at intersection of Alston Road and Litchford Street is miss -labeled as CG-9B.
11. All CG-12's should be shown and shaded in place.
12. Please label radii for both entrances into Phase 3 and proposed entrance detail.
13. Please show sight distance lengths onto McComb Street from both Lexi Lane and Dunnagan
Drive.
14. Please show and label driveway access through proposed right-of-way. CG-9D is
recommended see RDM B(1) pages 28 to 30.
15. Please check CG-6 for parking space near proposed lot 76.
16. Please note Appendix B(1)-22 requires a minimum intersection spacing of 200' and this
distance shall be adjusted upward based on upstream and downstream intersection turning
movement volumes.
17. Note that the final site and subdivision (road) 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.
18. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
19. Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
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,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency