HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201300012 Review Comments 2014-01-08COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701-3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
January 8, 2014
Ms. Megan Yaniglos
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: ZMA-2013-012 Rivanna Village
Dear Ms. Yaniglos:
We have reviewed the application plan for Rivanna Village dated 7115113 with revisions dated 10/21/13
and 12/16/13 as submitted by Terra Concepts, PC and offer the following comments:
1. While the applicant has not discussed it directly with us, I am aware that there have been
discussions about locating a construction entrance for this development directly onto Route 250.
As the installation and usage of a temporary construction entrance is an activity requiring a
permit from this office, I am not inclined to issue a permit for the construction entrance directly
onto Route 250 due to safety concerns. Access to Route 250 via Steamer Drive and Glenmore
Way at the traffic signal will certainly be safer for any construction traffic and the traveling
public on Route 250 than an unprotected entrance directly onto Route 250.
2. While the plan addresses previous concerns with alignment, VDOT reserves the right to require
alignment revisions and intersection control based on intersection warrants during the road plan
review to ensure compliance with VDOT standards and specifications.
3. Generally, VDOT has no opposition to the proposed rezoning. There may need to be adjustments
made during the formal design and review process.
If you need additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Alt
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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