HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600007 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2016-03-14COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
March 10, 2016
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP -2016-0007 Inglewood Terrace Final Site Plan
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the final site plan for Inglewood Terrace dated 4/20/15 as submitted by Shimp
Engineering and offer the following comments:
1. Previous comment: "We recommend a YIELD sign on Inglewood Court to create a
smooth through movement and efficient operation". Our Traffic section feels that a
YIELD sign should be added on Inglewood Court rather than Inglewood Drive as shown.
The plan should be revised accordingly.
2. Previous comment:" Since the private street is proposed within an existing public right-
of-way (ROW) we recommend vacating a portion of the ROW to the intersection of
Inglewood Drive and Inglewood Court". The limits of the ROW appear to not have been
changed and the intent remains unclear. The limits of the proposed Public ROW line
should be clearly shown on the plans.
3. Previous comment: "Intersection sight lines should be shown at the intersection and a
sight distance profile should be provided". Noted: The engineer is waiting on a more
detailed survey before responding, however, adequate sight distance should be verified,
for Inglewood Court, at this stage of review.
4. Previous comment: "Additional detail should be provided at the intersection of
Inglewood Court and Inglewood Drive". For example: Additional survey information
should be provided for the other side of Inglewood Court for the placement of the YEILD
sign and in order to verify adequate line of sight. Additional detail should also be shown
on the east side of Inglewood Drive. How will the proposed private street transition into
Inglewood Drive when it is wider than 20'.
5. The proposed cul-de-sac is shown with a 20' radius. The minimum radius should be 45'.
Per Appendix B(1) of the Road Design Manual, this minimum radius may be reduced to
30' when specifically approved by the locality in consultation with emergency services.
6. Sheet C4 shows the area that currently has asphalt parking perpendicular to the proposed
road improvements. Is the intention to leave this parking area as it currently exists?
7. The extension of Inglewood Drive will not be accepted for maintenance as currently
shown with the inadequate cul-de-sac and perpendicular parking area. The end of State
Maintenance sign should remain where it is currently located.
If additional information is needed concerning this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at
434-422-9373.
el DeNunzio P.E.
Resident Engineer
VDOT Charlottesville Residency
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