HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000033 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-04-28Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
April 28, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Matt Wentland & Tori Kanellopoulos
Re: SUB-2019-00174 - Southwood Redevelopment — Village 1 — Road Plans
SDP-2020-00033 — Southwood Redevelopment — Village 1— Site Plan
Review #2 & 3
Dear Mr. Wentland & Ms. Kanellopoulos:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated 07 April
2020, and offer the following comments:
Please add note to the plan 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.
2. Please show how CD-1's will drain to structures on the plan view of the road profiles. Cross
drains must connect to a structure, mid -pipe connects are not allowed due to video camera
inspection and maintenance access requirements.
3. Some manholes/structures are located in close proximity to driveway entrances and CG-12
ramps. This may make it difficult to construct these entrances and meet the required slopes
and dimensions.
4. Pedestrian crosswalk warrant is required for mid -block crossings. Mid -block crossings are
crossings not associated with stop locations. These crossings must be evaluated in
accordance with the guidelines of IIM-TE-384.
5. Marked crosswalks do not appear to be warranted and should be removed.
6. Align CG-12's perpendicular on corners. CG-12 locations need to be relocated on the
intersection corners for pedestrian visibility and safety. Pedestrian crossings shall be on the
intersection side of the stOD bar location. See sections 204 and 1330.5 for clarifications.
7. Entrance curb radii shall be 25' minimum on moderate volume commercial entrances from
road #2 and road #3. See RDM F-89
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8. The alley that serves lots #14 to #23 needs designation as a commercial entrance and must
include appropriate geometry.
9. Please show sight distance and access management for proposed commercial entrances.
10. Parking lane bump -outs should be in accord with AASHTO 4.20. See AASHTO figure 4-26
for parking lane transition at intersection.
11. Please show degree of angle for commercial entrance into parking lot for condominium #2.
Angled entrances should not be less than 60 degree from road. Angled entrances may require
larger entrance radii to accommodate the anticipated average vehicle without crossing the
curb when entering/exiting site.
12. Please show Stop sign locations. Only one Stop sign is shown at the intersection of road #1
and road #2
13. Type III (Road closed) barricades should be shown on road stubs.
14. Road stub drainage should be directed into inlets or other measures to prevent erosion.
15. Please show offset spacing for Commercial Entrance Channelization Island per RDM F-98.
Island appears to be in travel way for road #3.
16. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
17. Note that the final site and subdivision (road) 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.
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
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