HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201300057 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2013-11-07COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
November 7, 2013
Ms. Ellie Carter Ray
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP - 2013 -00057 Northside Library Minor Amendment
Dear Ms. Carter:
We have reviewed the site plan for Northside Library dated October 21, 2013 as submitted by Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc. and offer the following comments:
1. The pavement section of the entrance taper should match the pavement structure of Rio Road.
2. The entrance radius is shown to be 15'. The minimum radius should be 25'.
3. I think that it would be helpful if directional arrows were added to the travelway around the library.
4. More detail is needed concerning the relocated drop inlet on Rio Road including:
a. It appears that the intention is to reuse the existing inlet. I believe it may be difficult to remove the
existing inlet without damaging it.
b. The detail provided for the DI -2 references a DI -2C, however, I believe the structure currently is a
DI -213. In addition, the length of the slot should be provided.
c. Graphically, the existing storm sewer does not appear to line up with the proposed location of the
relocated structure.
5. Sight lines/distances should be added to the site plan. It needs to be determined whether the proposed street
trees will create a sight distance issue or not.
6. The queue at the Rio Road/Route 29 intersection should be considered to determine if the left turn into the
library site will be impacted by the signal at Route 29. During this evaluation, the AM peak should also be
considered in addition to the PM peak.
7. If and when the adjacent property to the south of this site is developed or redeveloped, the entrance to the
south of the library entrance will need to be closed and the library entrance be used as access for both
parcels. As such, an access easement on the library property should be provided.
If additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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