HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201500055 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2015-12-07COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, F.E.
Commissioner
December 7, 2015
Mr. Christopher Perez
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP -2015-00055 Sunset Overlook Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the initial site plan for Sunset Overlook, dated October 26, 2015, as submitted by
Collins Engineering and offer the following comments:
1. Right and left tum lane warrants should be provided.
2. Sheet 1:
a. Line of sight easements should be shown.
b. Line of sight profiles should be provided.
c. The private alley should be shifted further east on Sun Valley Drive. The minimum
corner clearance is 225'.
d. CG -12 ramps should be provided at the Sun Valley Drive/Sunset Ave. Ext. intersection.
e. The limits of the Public/Private right-of-way lines should be clearly identified.
3. The 18" DIP waterline connection should be jack and bored under the existing section of Sunset
Ave. Extended.
4. Guardrail is not recommended where curb and gutter is used. Modifications/new installation of
guardrail shall be designed in accordance with the VDOT Road Design Manual, Appendix I -
"Traffic Barrier Installation Criteria". Ie. What is the adjusted length of need, curb type, offsets
from face of curb etc.
5. Storm sewer profiles and storm sewer calculations shall be provided during the Road Plan/Final
Site plan submittal.
6. The typical section for the widening of Sunset Ave. should be provided.
7. The entrance/ widening pavement section shall meet or exceed Sunset Ave. Extended.
If you need additional information concerning this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
Shelly Plaster
Land Development Engineer
Culpeper District WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING