HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202100179 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2021-12-02COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 7862701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 7862940
December 2, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: John Anderson
Re: Galaxie Farms — Road Plan
SUB-2021-00179
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Anderson:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Collins Engineering, dated 1
October 2021, and offers the following comments:
1. Mary Jackson Ct has a design ADT over 400 VPD (according to Sheet 10), and therefore
does not conform to Table 1, Section 3, Appendix 13(1) of the Road Design Manual.
2. The parallel parking spaces on Mary Jackson Ct are too close to the intersection with
Galaxie Farm Ln according to Section 2, Appendix A(1) of the Road Design Manual.
3. Ensure the vertical grades of all internal roads conform to Section 4-E, Appendix B(1) of
the Road Design Manual.
4. The sight -distance -right from Vera Rubin PI North appears to cut across the parallel
parking spots on Mary Jackson Ct. The parking spot must be moved to maintain sight
distance.
5. There is a sight -distance easement shown across Lot 59 and the greens space north of
Mary Jackson Ct to accommodate the sight distance for Vera Rubin PI South. Since Vera
Rubin PI is a private road, who will maintain this easement? The Department does not
maintain sight distance for private entrances.
6. Show dimensions of the sidewalk and planting strip.
7. The location of the mail kiosk should probably be reconsidered, given previous
comments on the location of parallel parking spaces.
8. Sheet 12 shows a 140' approach taper for the entrance on Rte 20, while Sheet 4 shows a
200' taper. Please resolve this discrepancy.
9. Show sight distance triangles and profiles for the entrance onto Rte 20.
10. Use 2" of SM 12.0 on Rte 20.
11. A full MOT plan, showing proposed locations of signs and traffic -control measures will
be required when applying for the street connection permit.
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12. Show the location of signs conforming to 24 VAC 30-92-60 paragraph C2 on the stub -
outs for Galaxie Farm Ln and Mary Jackson Ct.
13. Show pavement markings on Rte 20.
14. Several flow velocities on Sheet 15 are showing faster than 10 fps. How is the potential
for abrasion being mitigated in these pipes?
15. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
16. 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.
Please provide a digital copy in PDF format of the revised plan along with a comment response
letter. If further information is desired, please contact Doug McAvoy Jr. at (540) 718-6113.
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,
Doug McAvoy Jr., P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency