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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
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