HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000027 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-04-22COMMONWEALTH 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: Christopher Perez
Re: 29th Place Restaurant w/Drive-thru — Major Site Plan Amendment
SDP-2020-00027
Review #1
Dear Mr. Perez:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Bohler, dated 18 March 2020,
and offer the following comments:
1. Entrance spacing does not appear to meet the minimum per RDM, Appendix F, pg. 26.
2. Provide intersection sight distance lines and profiles.
3. SR 29 is a major arterial. Downstream corner clearance needs to be addressed on
Berkmar Drive. Existing entrance into site does not appear to meet the minimum
requirements and should be closed to traffic. Queuing into the site has potential to affect
traffic flows for both Berkmar Drive and Route 29 South.
4. Existing CG-12 should be corrected and brought up to date. Appears to lead sight
challenged pedestrians into the path of oncoming vehicles.
5. 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."
6. 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.
7. MOT plan is required for closure of entrances and reconstruction of entrance on Berkmar
Drive. Please include the proposed mill and overlay areas.
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.
9. Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
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
COMMONWEALTH 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: Christopher Perez
Re: 29th Place Restaurant w/Drive-thru — Major Site Plan Amendment
SDP-2020-00027
Review #1
Dear Mr. Perez:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Bohler, dated 18 March 2020,
and offer the following comments:
1. Entrance spacing does not appear to meet the minimum per RDM, Appendix F, pg. 26.
2. Provide intersection sight distance lines and profiles.
3. SR 29 is a major arterial. Downstream corner clearance needs to be addressed on
Berkmar Drive. Existing entrance into site does not appear to meet the minimum
requirements and should be closed to traffic. Queuing into the site has potential to affect
traffic flows for both Berkmar Drive and Route 29 South.
4. Existing CG-12 should be corrected and brought up to date. Appears to lead sight
challenged pedestrians into the path of oncoming vehicles.
5. 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."
6. 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.
7. MOT plan is required for closure of entrances and reconstruction of entrance on Berkmar
Drive. Please include the proposed mill and overlay areas.
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.
9. Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
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