HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400048 Review Comments No Submittal Type Selected 2014-08-05COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Vrgiolz 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
August 5, 2014
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP - 2014 -00048 The Lofts at Meadowcreek— Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the initial site plan for The Lofts at Meadowcreek dated 6123114 as submitted by W W Associates
and offer the following comments:
1. It appears that the right of way should be adjusted at the entrance to The Lofts at Meadowcreek to
accommodate the crosswalk across the entrance.
2. There are two utility poles shown in the bus stop area that will need to be relocated.
3. Additional detail, including spot elevations, should be provided at the entrance to the stormwater
management facility to ensure positive drainage across the entrance and to clarify the transition from curb
and gutter to shoulder /roadside ditch.
4. The clear zone along Rio Road needs to be considered. It is likely that the street trees shown in the typical
sections for Rio Road will not be allowed due to clear zone restrictions.
5. The minimum width of a landscape strip between the back of curb and the sidewalk is 6' rather than the 5'
shown.
6. The pavement design for the Rio Road improvements will need to match the existing pavement structure of
Rio Road.
7. Per the 2011 AASHTO Manual, the deceleration taper for the bus stop should be at a minimum a 5:1 ratio,
or a minimum of 50' rather than the 30' shown. Please refer to page 4 -69 in the AASHTO Manual.
8. Rather than only showing the details from the Work Area Protection Manual, it would be helpful to also
show the sign locations and channelizing in plan view, to scale for this project.
9. The parking spaces located closest to Rio Road do not appear to meet the minimum throat length as defined
in Appendix F of the Road Design Manual.
If additional information is needed concerning this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 422 -9782.
Sincerely,
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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