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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB200600315 Review Comments 2008-02-12� eie i COMMONWEALTH of VIIRCjINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PO BOX 3071 SALEM, VA 24153 -0560 DAVID S. EKERN, P.E. COMMISSIONER January 11, 2008 Mrs. Michelle Simpson Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902 -9016 Subject: Encasement of existing sanitary sewer line on RWSA easement for Foothill Crossing, site plan #SUB - 2006 - 00315. Dear Mrs. Simpson, In response to your request to provide information on VDOT's position for encasing the existing sanitary sewer line under the proposed Park Ridge Drive with the above site plan, I would like to offer the following information. According to the Land Use Permit Manual, Article 3, the burden of proof for not encasing a pipeline crossing of a state maintained road is the responsibility of the utility owner. It is VDOT's responsibility to ensure the safety of traffic and structural integrity of the road. Due to the proposed depth of fill over the existing pipe within the existing 30 foot RWSA sanitary sewer easement and the previous recommendation from RWSA to provide a parallel encasement pipe for any necessary future replacement of the line, I am concerned that without the encasement, future maintenance or replacement of the line will cause the road to be closed and cause serious concerns to the embankment of the road. For these reasons, VDOT will neither recommend the above plan to be approved by Albemarle County nor will we accept the road into the State Secondary System until this issue has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Joel DeNunzio VDOT Charlottesville Residency WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING