HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202100149 Correspondence 2022-03-09 (3)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
March 8, 2022
VDOT Reviewer
Charlottesville Residency
VA Department of Transportation
RE: Response Letter #1 for SUB202100149 HTC Area C Townhomes Road Plan - VDOT
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you for your review of the Road Plan for HTC Area C Townhomes. This letter contains responses
to VDOT comments dated October 21, 2021. Our responses are as follows:
1. Please remove trees within 30 of intersections per B(1)-44 RDM.
Trees have been removed within 30' of intersections at public roads.
2. Please remove the parking spaces within the sight triangle on Berkmar Drive.
There are no parking spaces within the sight triangle on Berkmar Dr, see updated existing
road striping linework. Thus, no spaces will be removed.
3. Landscaping plants and trees adjacent to the sight distance triangle will need to be maintained in
area between 2 and 7 feet above ground as a clear zone to preserve sight lines and accommodate
pedestrians. The HOA will be responsible for the maintenance of sight lines.
Note added to C5, Cll, & C12 where relevant.
4. CG-12 design appears to be from the commercial entrance detail (Heavy Truck Traffic
Anticipated) or the method of installation on radius pages of the Road & Bridge Standards. Please
utilize Type A (With Buffer) or Type C (Perpendicular) application.
CG-12 designs revised, except where existing CG-12 is already installed (Berkmar Dr).
5. Every effort should be made to minimize manhole installations at street intersections and in the
normal wheel path of the travel lanes.
Noted, this has been achieved considering the numerous constraints. Please note that these
are private streets.
6. Stop signs appear to be missing or in the wrong locations. Please review the stop sign locations.
Stop sign locations have been corrected.
7. Please show the mail boxes & cluster box units per RDM Appendix B(1).
Cluster box units shown (near Road Bl/Berkmar Dr. entrance).
8. VDOT will only maintain the sidewalk adjacent to the roundabout. Please remove the right of
way line from the propose sidewalk on the roundabout for Timberwood Blvd. and Conner Drive.
Noted, the sidewalk is still there, but this strip is no longer dedicated to public ROW. It will
be a portion of this subdivision's HOA-owned & maintained common area.
9. Please verify the right of way for Timberwood Blvd. and Conner Dr. as the line does not appear
to match the County GIS records.
912 E. High Sr. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com
We verified this with the surveyor, it appears in this case that the GIS linework is incorrect.
10. 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.
Noted, this has been achieved with the latest revision.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
keane@shimp-en 'ngr eering com or by phone at 434-299-9842.
Regards,
Keane Rucker
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E. High St.. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.51401 shlmp-engineenrig.rom