HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP202100009 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2021-06-16COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 7862701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 7862940
June 16, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mariah Gleason
Re: Natural Burial Grounds — Special Permit
SP-2021-00009
Review #2
Dear Ms. Gleason:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by the property owner, dated 21
April 2021, and offers the following comments:
1. Reas Ford Ln (Rte 661) is a gravel road with some narrow areas dropping as low as 14
feet wide, and is not built for large volumes of commercial traffic. That said, delivery
trucks and box trucks were observed passing the VDOT inspector on this road. The
Department does not have the authority to prevent vehicles from using a state highway
unless there is an engineering feature preventing them (e.g., weight restricted bridge, low
clearance that can't be raised, etc.). Both entrances onto Panorama Farms from Reas Ford
Ln meet the requirements for a Low -Volume Commercial Entrance (after trimming some
brush), as defined by Appendix F of the Road Design Manual. As long as the entrances
see less than 50 vehicles per day AADT, the Department has not found any objections to
the owner's plans related to the existing highway conditions.
2. 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.
The conceptual plan appears to be generally acceptable. If further information is desired, please
contact Doug McAvoy Jr. at (540) 718-6113.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
June16,2021
Attn: Mariah Gleason
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