HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600092 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2020-09-04COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
September 3, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Matthew Wentland, P.E.
Re: North Pointe Subdivision, Section 1 — Road Plans
SUB-2016-00092
Review #7
Dear Mr. Wentland:
(804) 786,2701
Fax: (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Townes Site Engineering,
revised 31 July 2020, and offers the following comments:
1. Culverts with opening size greater than 36 square feet must be approved by the Culpeper
District Structure & Bridge and Hydraulic Sections; this also includes the proposed
pedestrian tunnel. Typically these approvals are required prior to plan approval, but may
be delayed until acceptance because this was not mentioned in previous reviews. Note that
we do not, however, recommend starting construction on these facilities prior to Structure
& Bridge approval. Also note that these structures require a Geotechnical report; please
see Chapter 3 of the VDOT Manual of Instructions for those requirements.
2. Commercial entrances along the proposed streets should be removed. These entrances will
be designed and approved during the site plan review process for each corresponding
parcel when a better understanding of their intended use is available.
3. The proposed pedestrian tunnel does not connect VDOT facilities, is not essential for
pedestrian access, and does not meet minimum dimensions; therefore, it is not eligible for
VDOT maintenance. A maintenance agreement with the County of Albemarle must be in
place for this structure prior to road acceptance. Note that the structure must still be
approved by Culpeper District Structure & Bridge Section, as it supports structures within
proposed VDOT right-of-way.
4. Please add a note to the plan: "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." This is especially important
in areas of Line of Sight and Line of Sight easements.
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5. Minimum K values have not been met and horizontal alignment should be adjusted to
meet or exceeded the minimum requirement. Examples:
a. PVI Sta. 16+75.00 on Thicket Run Place.
b. PVI Sta. 10+75.00 on Thicket Run Drive.
c. PVI Sta. 20+15.00 on Thicket Run Drive.
d. PVI Sta. 11+00.00 on Crosscreek Place.
6. Stop signs appear to be missing from Crosscreek Place.
7. Stop Bars are not required on local streets intersections.
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