HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201300043 Approval - Agencies 2013-03-26COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
April 22, 2014
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: Briarwood TIA
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the TIA for the Briarwood Development dated 11/20/2013 with revisions dated
2/11/2014 and 3/7/2014 as prepared by Davenport and offer the following comments:
1. The design included in the TIA indicates that the proposed improvements will allow the
intersection of Briarwood Drive and Route 29 to adequately function at build out.
2. In order for the intersection of Briarwood Drive and Route 29 to adequately function, the TIA
indicates that a 7 -lane section for Briarwood Drive is needed at build out.
3. A median on Briarwood Drive from Route 29 to Elm Tree Court is proposed in the TIA. There
will be an opening allowing a full access entrance to the South Commercial Access Road. Should
the safety or traffic flow on Briarwood Drive or Route 29 be adversely impacted by the full
access to the South Commercial Access Road, the median will be closed, making the South
Commercial Access Road a right -in /right -out entrance.
Additional trips generated by development outside of Briarwood that will utilize this intersection via
Boulders Road, likely will change the conditions of the Briarwood Development TIA. As a result,
additional improvements to the intersection and /or Route 29 may be necessary to accommodate not only
the new development, but also the Briarwood Development.
If you need additional information or would like to discuss this project further, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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