HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400026 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2014-04-24COMMONWEALTH of VIRQINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Vrg:n a 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
April 24, 2014
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP - 2014 -00026 Acme Stove — Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the initial site plan for Acme Stove & Fireplace Center dated 3110114 as
submitted by Collins Engineering and offer the following comments:
1. It is understood that there is some desire to have Seminole Lane brought into the State
Highway System. The site plan has been reviewed accordingly.
2. Right of way will need to be revised along Seminole Lane to adequately accommodate
the roadway. To accommodate street trees and a sidewalk, a minimum of 12' behind the
curb and gutter would be required.
3. The entrances along Seminole Lane need to be designed and constructed in accordance
with the standard for commercial entrances along local roads. More specifically, the
entrances need to be a minimum of 24' wide, the entrance radii need to be a minimum of
25', and there needs to be a minimum of 50' between the end of radius for each entrance.
It is likely that these requirements will make it necessary to eliminate one of the
entrances.
4. The required sight distance for a speed limit of 25 mph is 280 feet. The site plan
indicates that the sight distance is 225 feet.
5. If the sight lines leave the proposed right of way, sight easements will be necessary.
If you need additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
1
V
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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