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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VDOT WAY
DAVID R. GEHR CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22911 A. G.TUCKER
COMMISSIONER RESIDENT ENGINEER
February 12, 1998
March Public Hearing
Submittals
Memorandum Jan. 8, 1998
Mr. Ron Keeler
Dept. of Planning &
Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA. 22902
Dear Mr. Keeler:
Listed below are our comments:
ZMA-98-01 Western Ridge, Phase 2, Route 240
The original Western Ridge traffic study reflected a near need for a traffic
signal at Route 240/Park Ridge Drive. There has been recent movement to
rezone the industrial land to the east of Park Ridge Road near its
intersection with Route 240, coupled with the increased trips of this site
(approximately 100 additional) the study will need to be revisited and
analysis shown. A traffic signal would be the responsibility of the
developer. A right turn land and taper is recommended from Park Ridge Drive
into the proposed site.
We concur with the proposal that the roads be an urban cross-section.
ZMA-98-02 Airport Road Office Complex, Route 649
The existing site does not meet sight distance requirements along existing
Route 649 to the west. There may be significant impact to the site by the
proposed construction of Airport Road. We recommend the donation of right of
way along the frontage or at a minimum that all improvements be set back
beyond construction limits.
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
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February 12, 1998
Mr. Ron Keeler
March Public Hearing Submittals
The entrance to site should really be aligned with the UREF proposed road for
adequate access since the proposed Rt. 649 road will have a raised median with
limited crossovers. If there is a service road built to the south of proposed
UREF entrance, then the Office Complex entrance should be off of this service
road.
Should there be intent to occupy the site before Route 649 is constructed,
then adequate sight distance will be required along with commercial entrance
and turn lanes.
We recommend that the site preparation be delayed until Route 649 is scoped
for plan development and also the service road concepts that involve Route 29
widening project.
ZMA-98-03 Village At Pantops/Wilton Country Homes III, Route 20
Preliminary drawings indicate access to Fontana Drive will be opposite the
Montessori School entrance. We agree with this concept and recommend that the
development of streets on the interior be designed so that all traffic is
basically directed to this entrance.
There will be a future need for a traffic signal at Route 20 and Fontana Drive
at developer's cost and we recommend that the Wilton site participate with
Fontana in this cost. A right turn lane from Fontana Drive into Wilton will
be required.
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February 12, 1998
Mr. Ron Keeler
March Public Hearing Submittals
ZMA-98-04 & SP-98-01 Temporary Charlottesville Catholic School, Route 1456
We have discussed with ACAC their customer base usage and we conclude that the
projection of 180 students in the second year would be somewhat equal in daily
trips, exclusive of the summer season when ACAC traffic would increase due to
pool and tennis facilities. The school traffic would most likely be more
intense in the AM and PM school peak hours than the ACAC Club, which probably
is more in the early evening hours.
There is an existing right turn lane into the site. If the school is to
increase in size and longevity, a left turn lane should be established for
safer turning movements.
If you have any questions, please advise before releasing comments to the
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