HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000025 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-04-20COMMONWEALTH 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 16, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Patricia Satemye
Re: Airport Road Sheetz — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2020-00025
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 Line+Grade Civil Engineering,
dated 16 March 2020, and offers the following comments:
1. Provide right turn lane warrants for Route 649 into proposed site. This section of SR
649 is designated Minor Arterial.
2. Provide right turn lane warrants for Route 29 into proposed site. This section of SR 29 is
designated Principal Arterial and entrance is proposed combined/joint entrance with
adjacent parcel.
3. Entrance spacing does not appear to meet the minimum per RDM, Appendix F, pg. 26.
This includes the shared entrance adjacent to Route 29.
4. Entrance radii do not appear to meet design vehicle and turning radius by land use. See
table 4-3 on page F-94, RDM. Appears 50' radii is the minimum for Commercial/Retail
without separate truck access.
5. Project appears to be within the Physical and Functional Areas of Intersection. Part A of
the Waiver Form AM-E shall be completed and submitted for review by the District
Location and Design Engineer for approval. See RDM appendix F-96
6. Add note stating "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."
7. Please show "mill and overlay" areas 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. MOT plan for this project should be for multi -lane roads, please review TTC -6.2, TTC-
16.2, and TTC-53.0. Please include the proposed mill and overlay.
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9. 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.
10. Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
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