HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100009 Correspondence 2021-05-18 (2)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
May 18, 2021
David James
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #2 for SDP202100009 999 Rio Road — Final Site Plan
Dear David,
Thank you for your review of the final site plan for 999 Rio Road. This letter contains responses to
County comments dated March 23, 2021.Our responses are as follows:
1. The VSMP plan will need to be approved prior to FSP approval.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
2. Cover
a. Add SDP# under title.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
b. Provide date and source: All topography should be at least visually field verified by the
designer within the last year.
RESPONSE: Topography was verified by staff on 12/23/2020.
3. Sheet 3 — Provide emergency access signage before access, or install bollards
RESPONSE: Signage has been moved before emergency access.
4. Sheet 3/7
a. Add note that sidewalk shall be 7" thick at emergency access entrance
RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the added detail for heavy duty sidewalk in
the site details.
b. Add note to curb details that a 6" 21-A or better stone base is required
RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the added detail for heavy duty sidewalk in
the site details.
5. Sheet 6
a. Correct labeling for pipe -run for 5/C6.
RESPONSE: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This has been corrected.
b. 6/C6 — Provide min. separation for water main crossing.
RESPONSE: Please see the revised water main location and profile.
c. 6/C6 — Correct the slope or invert elev.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
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6. Provide gutter pan at the entrances and direct water away from entrances.
a. Show that cone. runoff (1 cfs or greater) does not run across entrance.
RESPONSE: Spot elevations have been provided at the entrance, which show compliance with
VDOT CG-I 1 entrance details, which does not require a gutter pan across the entrance. The
provided spot elevations ensure that water will be directed away from entrances, as requested.
7. Provide type of VDOT std. guardrail.
RESPONSE: VDOT GR-2 is proposed.
8. Provide height, max of retaining wall.
RESPONSE: Maximum wall height is 6'. See revised grading plan.
9. Eng. design required for walls over 4' high.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Retaining wall plans have been provided with this submission.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel nkshimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com