HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201300055 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2013-11-22COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
November 21, 2013
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP - 2013 -00055 Stonewater Townhomes — Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the initial site plan for the Stonewater Townhomes dated 1017113 as submitted
by Collins Engineering and offer the following comments:
1. The available sight distance at the intersection of Rio Road and Penfield lane needs to be
verified to ensure adequate sight distance. Additional grading on the townhome lots may
be necessary to ensure that there is adequate sight distance.
2. The landscape plan as well as any proposed fencing for the townhomes must be located
such that the sight distance at the Rio Road and Penfield Lane intersection is not
adversely impacted.
3. A signal warrant should be provided to determine the threshold for a new traffic signal at
the intersection of Rio Road and Penfield Lane.
If you need additional information concerning this project, 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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