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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
December 6, 2013
Ms. Sarah Baldwin
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: Stonefield Blocks F & G Final Site Plan
Dear Ms. Baldwin:
We have reviewed the final site plan for Stonefield Blocks F & G dated 1117113 as submitted by
W W Associates and offer the following comments:
1. The dimensions of the left turn lane and taper off of 4th Street should be shown on the site
plan. In addition, left turn lane warrants should be provided.
2. I have concerns that the left turn queue off of 4th Street may create a problem with the
intersection of 4th Street and Rte. 29 due to volume of traffic travelling east on 4th Street
towards Rte. 29. If it cannot be demonstrated that this left turn movement will function
without adverse impact to the Rte. 29 intersection, the proposed entrance should either be
removed or made right - in/right -out by extending the median.
3. Is the intention to close the 4th Street connection to Rte. 29 at any point during
construction? If so, the timing and operation of the traffic signal at the intersection needs
to be considered and evaluated.
4. The construction entrance shown on 4th Street should be removed due to safety concerns.
The construction entrance off of District Avenue should be adequate for this project.
If you need additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
U
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District VirginiaDOT.org
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