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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
March 30, 2011
Chris Clark
2400 Redbud Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Carlo Colombini
2660 Pinch Em Slyly Place
Charlottesville, VA 22911
RE: Redbud Lane (SUB 2005 -302)
Dear Mssrs: Clark and Colombini
You have both approached me regarding Redbud Lane and potential changes to it. The specific request
was to identifv what chanaes are required to brine the road into the state system. I have reviewed all of
the files available to me. I have found no specific summary of improvements that are required. Attached
are two separate documents I found that speak in one way or another about necessary improvements.
I have spoken with Joel DeNunzio at VDOT to see if he had any additional information. He does not. A
detailed road plan showing the existing design of the road including pavement design, horizontal and
vertical curvatures and drainage would need to be submitted to VDOT to allow them to determine if the
road meets the construction standards for acceptance. Mr. DeNunzio, also pointed out that since this road
was last reviewed for possible acceptance some standards may have changed. One significant change is
the connectivity requirements VDOT has for roads. As built this road likely does not meet those
standards.
I hope this information is somewhat helpful. If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Joel
DeNunzio may be reached at 589 -5871.
Sincerely,
William D. rrtz, AICP
Chief of Current Development
From: Winn, Jr., John W. L.S. [Johnl.Winn @VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:22 PM
To: David E. Pennock
Subject: SUB 05 -302 Redbud Phase 2 Rt 20
David,
I have reviewed the recently submitted plans for Redbud Phase 2. The proposed roadway cannot be
taken into the State Secondary System until the existing Redbud Lane has been brought up to current
State standards for roadway design and entrance criteria met to ensure a safe and well engineered
roadway. A plan needs to be submitted for the existing Redbud Lane to show the existing geometrics and
the proposed upgrade for the existing road. The planning and construction needs to start at Rt. 20 and
continue in toward the proposed road and cul -de sac.
John W. Winn Jr. L.S.
Contract Administrator
(Construction)
Charlottesville Residency
Tel # 434 - 293 -0011, Ext.119
johnl.winn@vdot.virginia.gov
09 -18 -2007
SUB - 2005 -00302 Redbud Subdivision (Existing and Proposed)
Allan,
We have reviewed the above plan and have the following comments:
Existing Road:
. Sight distances and adequate intersection treatment needs to be provided at the intersection of
route 20. According to the existing traffic and the proposed development, there should be a taper from
the right turn approach.
Culvert and ditch computations need to be provided with the plan.
• The vertical curve at station 24 +37 does not meet standards. The 11.608% grade beyond the
vertical curve is steeper than acceptable and the 0% grade starting around station 28 +00 can cause
drainage issues. The VPI at station 24 +68.10 should be moved back to 24 +40 +/- with the addition of a
vertical curve that meets the minimum K =17 or greater. The grade should then go up at no greater than
10% to around station 29 +00 +/- with a vertical curve around 400 to 450 feet or whatever length hits
closest to the existing grade to minimize grading. The grade should then go back down at 10% and hit in
the approximate location where it is currently proposed. This change will reduce the grade and increase
the K values to at least meet the minimum standards and provide adequate grades for drainage by
removing the 0% grade.
The note on the typical section for shoulder widening when guardrail is installed needs to show
widening to 7 feet.
Minimum size of driveway culverts needs to 15 inches.
Sideslopes should not be steeper than 3:1
Proposed Road
Sideslopes need to be 3:1.
The shoulder width when adding guardrail needs to be 7 feet.
EC -1 Class II shouldbe used on the outlet protection for the proposed culvert.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thanks,
Joel
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.