HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202100016 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2022-09-21COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
September 19, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville VA 22902
Attn: Kevin McDermott
Re: North Fork Residences — Rezonning Request
ZMA-2021-00016
Review #2
Dear Mr. McDermott:
(804) 7862701
Fax: (804) 7862940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section has reviewed the above -referenced TIA as prepared by Timmons Group dated June 03,
2022, and offer the following comments.
• Page 17
It was assumed that VDOT will retime the traffic signals along US Route 29 periodically due
to expected background development and overall growth in the study area. To reflect this, the
traffic signal timings and offsets were optimized for all total future conditions (2026, 2031,
and 2037).
To better gauge the impact extent, the Background condition signal timing data should match
the Future condition under discussion. A separate Mitigation condition can then be developed
with the proposed modified signal timing data
• Page 11
Per our Road Design Manual (RDM), Double (dual) left -turn lanes (DLTLs) shall be
considered where peak left -turn movements exceed 350 vph.
Please reference the appropriate phases when the necessary conditions are met and ensure all
requirements in our RDM can be accommodated for the DLTLs
• Pages 11, 87, 93 (Table 11-3), 98
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Please explain why the proposed Median U-turn (MUT) mitigation was not modeled to better
explore the innovative intersection improvement at US Route 29/Airport Rd? A model would
help evaluate the possible impact on the intersection and U-turn locations. Page 93 shows
results from a model but the Synchro files could not be located with the submission. It would
also be prudent to model all the other scenarios and conditions to better gauge the
interactions at the possible U-turn locations
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.
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. If you have further
questions, please contact Willis Bedsaul at (434) 422-9866.
Sincerely,
John Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer -Land Use
Charlottesville Residency