HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000098 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2020-06-23COMMONWEALTH 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
June 23, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tori Kanellopoulos
Re: Galaxie Farm — Subdivision Road Plans
SUB-2019-00098
Review #1
Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated 14
May 2020, and offers the following comments:
1. Please provide left turn lane analyses for route 20.
2. CG-12's will be needed at all intersections for crosswalks. Also they must be aligned to
direct pedestrian traffic directly to the corresponding ramp.
3. Road B 1 vertical curve, PVI sta. 10+28.00, K value does not meet min., K value. For a
crest curve with a design speed of 25 mph, needs to be a K value of 12. And PVI sta.
11+50.40 the min., standard K value for a sag curve with a design speed of 25 mph,
needs to be a K value of 26, please adjust accordingly. Please adjust Road D as well the
sag and crest curves do not meet the min., K value standards.
4. Recommend bump outs, for parking especially at intersections. If no parking please label
on plans and typical section. Please refer to VDOT's Road Design Manual appendix
B(1)-7; geometric design standards for residential and mixed use subdivision streets (GS-
SSAR.)
5. Please label streets if public or private.
6. Please provide bollards at the end of road F. Show geometry and recommend reinforced
turf.
7. All cul-de-sac's for circular turnarounds on short low volume residential cul-de-sac
streets the 45ft., minimum radius may be reduced to 30 ft., when specifically approved by
locality in consultation with emergency services. Please provide documentation on
approval from emergency services.
8. Please provide drainage calculation tables on the plan set.
9. Please provide sight distance lines and profiles on plan sheets.
10. Please plot HGL on storm sewer profiles.
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11. All proposed drainage structures outside of right of way, will need permanent drainage
easements.
12. The sides of the cul-de-sac at Road B 1 should be temporary easement to be vacated
when/if the road is extended.
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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