HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202100124 Correspondence 2021-09-09SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
September 9, 2021
David James
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for SUB2021-00124 Proffit Road Townhomes South — Road flan
Dear David,
Thank you for your review of the road plan for Proftit Road Townhomes South. This letter contains
responses to County comments dated August 24, 2021.Our responses are as follows:
1. Cover— Title should state Road Plan and not Final Site Plan.
RESPONSE: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This has been revised.
2. Sheet C5 — `Stop' and `Address' signs are typically placed on their own post and on opposite side
of street.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Stop signs and address signs are now placed on separate posts,
on opposite sides of the street.
3. Sheet C8 can be removed from set. Work area is considered outside scope of the road section.
RESPONSE: C8 has been removed from the sheet set.
4. Show `No Parking' sign placed at street ends for turnarounds.
RESPONSE: Comment received. `No Parking' signs are now included at the turnarounds.
5. Show speed limit sign.
RESPONSE: A 15 mph speed limit sign is proposed towards the entrance of the site, at the
intersection of Road A and B.
6. Show the design or posted speed.
RESPONSE: The design speed of the development's roads is 15 mph. Each of the road name
labels have the design speed noted.
7. Extend multi -use path and C&G to property line.
RESPONSE: The multi -use path and curb & gutter have been revised to meet the property line.
8. Provide typical section for multi -use path.
RESPONSE: Typical section for the multi -use path is provided on C 15.
9. Provide 25' curb radius for the turnarounds.
RESPONSE: 25' radii have been provided at the turnarounds.
10. Sheet CIO — Fix the oversize text in the 8/CIO detail.
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RESPONSE: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The oversize text has been removed.
11. VDOT to approve entrance onto Rt. 649 and improvements to be maintained in their ROW.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
12. Provide turning movement for fire/rescue and delivery trucks. 100' sight distance shall be
maintained.
RESPONSE: Delivery truck turning movements at the street turnaround is provided on C 16.
13. Note: Submit plat for the dedication of ROW and recording of easements.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel@shimp-engineering.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