HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201300061 Review Comments Final Plat 2013-06-11COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
June 11, 2013
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SUB2013 -00061 Douglas Scott — Easement Plat
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the plat entitled "Plat Showing Easement on Tax Map 112 Parcel 33D4 The Scott Property"
dated May 2, 2013 and revised June 7, 2013 prepared by Stanley Land Surveys, PLC and submitted to us via e-mail
and offer the following comments:
1. The existing entrance located within the 30' easement to be vacated (Morris Hill Road) will become a
private entrance serving no more than two single family residences. The entrance is acceptable for this use.
2. If the entrance to be located within the new 15' easement will serve no more than 5 single family
residences and/or 50 vehicles per day, it may be classified as a Low Volume Commercial Entrance. Low
volume commercial entrances use the same design requirements as private entrances, but unlike private
entrances, must meet stopping sight distance at a minimum. Per our Senior Permits and Subdivision
Specialist, this entrance has adequate stopping sight distance.
3. The designation of the easement being a private street easement should be changed to private ingress"egress
or access easement. There is a different design standard for Private Subdivision Roads/Streets. In addition,
private subdivision roads/streets must meet intersection sight distance instead of stopping sight distance. If
the intent is for the entrance to serve more than 5 single family residences, this design standard will need to
be used.
4. The existing entrance may need to be improved to meet the appropriate design standard. The details for
private /low volume commercial entrance and for private subdivision roads/streets have been attached. A
land use permit issued by this office will be required for any work within the State right -of -way.
5. Once the access road is off of the right -of -way for Harris Creek Road, VDOT has no comment on the 15'
wide easement provided that the entrance per attached details can be installed within the easement.
Private /low volume commercial entrances are at a minimum 12' wide, graded 16' wide, and have 20' radii
as shown on the attached detail. I question whether or not this entrance can be improved within a 15'
easement.
If you have questions about any of these items or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
411 A�
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District VirginiaDOT.org
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