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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700053 Presentation 2008-08-13 • NcuidocvF @ 180S 6cf-j et1s COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Planning&Community Development 401 McIntire Road,Room 218 Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 (434)296-5823 Fax(434)972-4035 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Board of Supervisors, Greg Kamptner, Wayne Cilimberg, Ella Jordan FROM: Judy Wiegand SUBJ: SP 2007-053, St. Anne's-Belfeld: Additional Material DATE: August 13,2008 The following items have been provided since the staff report was completed: Traffic Impact Analysis Material 1. E-mail message from Joel DeNunzio, VDOT, with pro rata share worksheet 2. Aguust 12, 2008 Proposal from St. Anne's-Belfield Headmaster's House Material 1. Letter from members of Preservation Piedmont 2. Copy of E-mail message from Kristin Kirchen, DHR i nec i v i Judith Wiegand From: Denunzio, Joel D., P.E. [Joel.Denunzio@VDOT.virginia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:38 AM To: Judith Wiegand Cc: Sumpter, Allan D; dsrooker@earthlink.net Subject: St Anne's Belfield Pro Rata Share Worksheet Attachments: St Anne's Pro Rata.pdf Judy, Attached is the pro rata share worksheet that supports the $49,246 number I sent yesterday Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Joel Joel DeNunzio, P.E. Staff Engineer 434-293-0011 Ext. 120 Joel denunzio©vdot.virginia gov From: Denunzio, Joel D., P.E. Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 06:35 PM To: 'Judith Wiegand' Cc: Sumpter, Allan D Subject: RE: New Traffic Proposal Judy, I have reviewed the proposed improvements submitted by Timmons to the intersection at Faulconer Dr and the SB Route 29 exit ramp. The improvements that are proposed are safety improvements. The improvements that were identified in the Traffic Impact Analysis are capacity improvements to intersections in the proximity of the school which will be impacted by the proposed expansion of St. Anne's Belfield. The safety improvements in the new proposal may not be warranted. Safety improvements should be installed at locations where there are existing safety issues. I have reviewed the accident data from 1990 to 2005 and found a total of 8 accidents at this intersection. I believe that some pavement marking and sign improvements could be made at this intersection, however, those improvements should be analyzed by the VDOT traffic engineers to ensure their adequacy. Such improvements may include moving a stop bar forward, installing approach signs, and clearing sight distances. I recommend using a pro rata share contribution calculation based on the level of impacts to the intersections identified in the study submitted for this application I have completed the calculation for the pro rata contribution according to the TIA and determined that an appropriate amount is $49,246. This contribution should be applied to improvements to the road network in this area. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks, Joel 8/13/2008 St. Anne's-Belfield School Pro Rata Share Calculation Intersection Improvement total traffic site traffic Site% Estimate Pro Rata Share SB Route 601 at Old Garth Road/Old Ivy Road install left turn lane 2654 160 6.03°%o $150,000 $9.043 SB Route 601 at Old Garth Rd/Old Ivy Rd install right turn lane 2654 160 6.03% $71,000 $4,280 NB Route 601 at Old Garth Road/Old Ivy Rd Install left turn lane 2654 160 6.03% $150,000 $9,043 EB Old Ivy Rd at Faulconer Dr. Install left turn lane 1860 169 9.09% $150,000 $13,629 WB Old Ivy Rd at Faulconer Dr. install right taper 1860 169 9.09% $40,000 $3,634 SB faulconer Dr. at Ramp from SB US 29 install right turn lane 1964 266 13.54% $71,000 $9,616 Total Pro Rata Share $49,246 • ' Page 1 of 1 Judith Wiegand From: Michael E Waylett [mwaylett@stab.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:53 AM To: Judith Wiegand Cc: Ann Mallek; dlourie@stab.org; gloeckner@embargmail.com; rcarter@zmcilaw.com; scott.dunn@timmons.com; Jennifer DeVaughn; ahamblen@englishconst.com; rlee@englishconst.com Subject: New Traffic Proposal Attachments: STAB Intersection Modification Memo 081108.pdf; STAB Faulconer at US 29 Ramp Exhibit1.pdf; STAB Faulconer at US 29 Ramp Exhibit2.pdf; STAB Faulconer at US 29 Ramp Exhibit3.pdf; Letter on Intersection.pdf Good morning, Judy, In attempt to address concerns relating to the exit 29 ramp and intersection, we asked the Timmons Group (traffic engineers) and English Construction, to recommend improvements that could be made to this area. Attached, please find the following: 1. Memorandum from Timmons Group dated August 11, 2008 2. (3) exhibits from the Timmons Group 3. Letter from English Construction dated August 12, 2008 Please note that St. Anne's-Belfield School will pay for the improvements to this area, as noted in the letter from English Construction ($44,250.). During a conversation yesterday, Ann Mallek requested a copy of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). Please forward to all of the Supervisors the attachments noted above, as well as the TIA. Also, please plan to load these attachments on your computer for display at tomorrow night's meeting with the Board of Supervisors. Please confirm receipt of this e-mail message. Thank you for your continued assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like any additional information. Mike Michael E. Waylett Associate Head of School St. Anne's-Belfield School #434-296-5106 8/13/2008 • n 4 • • TIMMONS GROUP YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS. To: Michael Waylett (STAB) From: W. Scott Dunn, AICP Date: August 11, 2008 Re: Intersection Modifications at Faulconer Drive and US 29 Off-Ramp CC: Kurt Gloeckner (Gloeckner Engineering); Allen Hamblen (English Construction) The key traffic issues concerning the proposed extension of the westbound right-turn lane storage on the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 at the intersection of Faulconer Drive are: N • The existing 100 foot right turn lane on the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 to northbound Faulconer Drive is basically unimpeded. Traffic on Faulconer Drive is stop controlled and must yield the right-of-way to the ramp traffic. Route 601 is E co one-way traveling westbound only. t o • There are no queuing issues for vehicles turning right onto northbound Faulconer — Drive to enter the school and the existing storage is sufficient for the projected 2012 0 • school traffic. „, 0 a) • Extending the existing turn lane further up the ramp from US Route 29 may give �, LL drivers the false sense that the ramp has two full lanes. Drivers in the rightmost of the two lanes may not know they are in a right turn lane and may not realize they v will have to turn right onto northbound Faulconer Drive. These drivers could try to n o make a last minute lane change to continue through the intersection onto Route 601 N heading towards Ivy Road (US Route 250). in vi • Lower School and Middle School arrival and dismissal times will be staggered by at least 20 minutes. Existing traffic for the Lower School is higher than the projected traffic for the Middle School. • The projected AM peak hour (8:00 — 9:00 AM) volume on the off-ramp from oo southbound US Route 29 is 649 vehicles per hour (vph) in 2010. STAB will add 13 N trips to the ramp during the AM peak hour; a 2.0% increase. The projected PM peak o hour (3:30 — 4:30 AM) volume on the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 is 571 E vph in 2010. STAB will add 8 trips to the ramp during the PM peak hour; a 1.4% al _' increase. 3 • The extension of the westbound right-turn lane storage on the off-ramp from a southbound US Route 29 was not an improvement identified by the traffic impact study. a d C 0 v a v in STAB-Intersection Modifications at Faulconer Drive and US 29 Off-Ramp •'�' s August 11,2008 Page2of2 TIMMONS GROUP Based on the field review conducted on August 8th and knowledge of the traffic concerns at the intersection of Faulconer Drive and the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29; the key traffic issues are: • Limited sight distance on northbound Faulconer Drive approaching the intersection of the off-ramp southbound US Route 29. • Queuing from the traffic signal the intersection of Route 601 and Ivy Road (US Route 250) impacts the ramp traffic during peak hours. In order to improve the safety and operation of the intersection of Faulconer Drive and the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29, the following improvements are recommended: • Installing rumble strips on the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 to reduce vehicle speeds approaching the intersection of Faulconer Drive. Reducing speeds on the ramp will allow drivers more time to react to any queues that may be present due to the traffic signal at Ivy Road (US Route 250). Reduced speeds on the ramp will also reduce the speed differential between vehicles continuing through on Route 601 and those turning left onto southbound Faulconer Drive. • Realigning the northbound approach of Faulconer Drive at the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 to shift traffic onto the existing paved shoulder. This will allow a better radius to help facilitate the left turns from the ramp onto southbound Faulconer Drive and it will allow the stop bar on northbound Faulconer Drive to be shifted to the north; putting it closer to the intersection and improving sight distance. Additionally, the storage capacity of the left turn lane from southbound Faulconer Drive onto Old Ivy Road will be increased, helping with the queuing issues. • Replacing the existing standard sized "STOP" sign on northbound Faulconer Drive with an oversized "STOP" sign for better visibility. The location of the sign will be shifted to the north to the new stop bar location. The new location of the "STOP" sign will be in the open area where the existing "NO RIGHT TURN" sign is located. • Selective tree trimming along the east side of Faulconer Drive between Old Ivy Road and the off-ramp from southbound US Route 29 to provide better visibility of the existing "STOP AHEAD"sign and the relocated oversized "STOP"sign. • n 615 Church Street,Lynchburg,Virginia 24504 P 0. Box P-7000,Lynchburg.Virginia 24505 lei (434)845-0301 Fax:(434)845-0306 August 12,2008 St. Anne's-Belfield School 2132 Ivy Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 Attn: Mr. Michael Waylett Re: Intersection Modifications at Faulconer Drive& US 29 Off-Ramp Dear Mr.Waylett: English Construction has received the report by the Timmons Group dated August 11, 2008 with regard to the intersection modifications at Faulconer Drive and US 29 off-ramp. English is prepared to make the modifications based on the report for the lump sum of $44,250.00. This work has been priced to be done while the St. Anne's-Belfield construction project is in progress. The price does not include any VDOT fees or engineering cost that may be required. The scope of work includes all traffic control, safety,rumble strips,realigning the northbound approach of Faulconer Drive at the off ramp from southbound US route 29,relocation of the stop bar,replacing the"STOP"sign with an oversized"STOP" sign on northbound Faulconer Drive, selective tree trimming on the east side of Faulconer Drive between Old Ivy Road and the off ramp from southbound US Route 29 and all striping as shown in the report. If you have any questions or need additional information,please let me know. Sincerely, ENGLISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. r‘"* ." Robert W. Lee III Project Manager RWLIIUtlp cc: Cliff Harrison Kurt Gloeckner(Gloeckner Engineering) W. 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The house is central to the current landscape setting of the School, indeed the exclusive character of St. Anne's is intricately tied to the large Virginia landscaped estate it occupies. The intentional design of the driveways, gateways, and plantings all culminate in that house. The prominence of the house historically captured the loco parentis nature of the boarding school, much akin to the faculty Pavilions amidst the student rooms on the Lawn at the University of Virginia. Rather than demolishing the building, it seems far more interesting and beneficial to incorporate the house in the School's expansion plans. If space is a problem the main house could be preserved while the later wings are removed. Culturally, this would enhance and engage the rich and layered history of the site, providing an exemplary teaching tool for the students, parents, and teachers. This historic building adds to the vitality, history, and longevity of the school, and embodies the tradition touted by the School. It is easy to tear it down, but it would be extraordinary to save it. Environmentally, it makes little sense to support the demolition of a building that can still provide years of useful accommodation. There is little evidence that the designers have fully explored the issue of continued use. They seem to be drawing on a wasteful design sensibility that assumes that the best design is a design unfettered by any effort to creatively reconcile new building with existing conditions. The Board of Supervisors may hesitate to advocate preservation, but we believe your advocacy in this particular instance is appropriate. The School is seeking a special use permit, and encouraging cultural and environmental sensitivity is well within your purview. Moreover, it seems quite reasonable to insist on preservation as part of an agreement that has the School taking advantage of public financing through the Industrial Development Authority of Albemarle County. Last year members of your Board expressed regret that Authority finances were supporting the senseless demolition of Eugene Bradbury's historic Compton house by the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. Board members refrained from getting involved because the property was located in the City of Charlottesville. We now have a similar case located in the County,which presents an important opportunity to avoid the fate of the Compton House. We feel you can appropriately exercise the oversight that should accompany the grant of public bonds. Otherwise, let St. Anne's do this demolition with its own private financing. Sincerely, Dan Bluestone Eryn Brennan Justin Sarafin Lydia Brandt Page l of l Judith Wiegand From: Margaret Maliszewski Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 11:45 AM To: Judith Wiegand Subject: FW: St. Anne's - Belfield Headmasters House From: Kirchen, Kristin (DHR) [mailto:Kristin.Kirchen@dhr.virginia.gov] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 11:39 AM To: Margaret Maliszewski Cc: Andrus, Ann (DHR) Subject: RE: St. Anne's - Belfield Headmasters House Good morning Margaret, This morning the department's National Register Evaluation Team considered the PIF prepared by Maral Kalbian for the Renwick-Craven House (also known as the St. Anne's— Belfield Headmasters House). Because no information or photographs of the interior were provided, we can only comment on the potential eligibility of the property; interior information is necessary for us to make a formal recommendation. Based on the information provided, we considered the eligibility of the property under Criterion C in the area of architecture. The resource is an understated example of a vernacular Colonial Revival dwelling. As you probably know, Albemarle and Charlottesville have many fine examples of the Colonial Revival style and we did not think that this was a significant example within that context. The information provided did not identify significant historical associations with the property or important individuals associated with it. Therefore, although the resource is well-maintained and may have sentimental and intrinsic value as part of the St. Anne's— Belfield campus, it was the Team's recommendation that the Renwick-Craven house is not potentially eligible for listing on the National Register or the Virginia Landmarks Register. If you have any questions about this recommendation or if we can provide any other technical assistance with regards to this project, please do not hesitate to call. Regards, Kristin Kirchen Architectural Historian Capital Region Preservation Office Virginia Department of Historic Resources 2801 Kensington Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23221 Phone: (804) 367-2323 x.111 Fax: (804) 367-2391 www dhr virginia.gov 7/25/2008