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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1801 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
December 17, 2014
Ms. Ellie Carter Ray
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SUB -2014 -00176 Hilltop Preliminary Plat
Dear Ms. Ray:
We have reviewed the preliminary plat for the Hilltop dated 10:31;14 as submitted by Shimp Engineering,
P.C. and offer the following comments:
1. As shown on the preliminary plat, the sidewalk would need to be located within an easement and
maintained through a maintenance agreement.
2. Appendix B(l) of the Road Design Manual allows for a cul -de -sac to have a minimum radius of
30' on short, low volume roads provided that emergency services has no objection.
3. Available intersection sight distance at the proposed connection to Old Brook Road needs to be
confirmed. It is likely that significant slope grading will be required to provide adequate sight
distance. In addition, on street parking along Old Brook Road would likely need to be restricted
near the proposed street connection so that parked cars do not impact the sight distance.
4. The sewer route through Old Brook Road is unacceptable. The sewer line will need to either:
a. Cross Old Brook Road and run along the shoulder on the north side of Old Brook Road.
b. Run along the shoulder on the south side of Old Brook Road.
c. Or preferably, connect to the existing sanitary sewer that runs on TMP 46A2 -7 -F. This
option likely would require obtaining an easement to make the connection.
If you need additional information concerning this preliminary plat, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(434) 422 -9782.
Sincerely, /Lt
KJ
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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