HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600067 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2016-12-28Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
December 15, 2016
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Christopher Perez
Re: The Shops at Westfield- Initial site plan
SDP -2016-00067
Review #1
Dear Mr. Perez:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Bohler Engineering, dated
November 11, 2016 and offers the following comments:
Land Use
I . The proposed entrance on route 29 doesn't meet current spacing standards. Please see
Road Design Manual appendix F -Access Management design standards, page, F23. The
applicant may apply for an exception to the spacing with an AM -E submission. If so
desired, we recommend a meeting to discuss the process.
2. The entrance onto Westfield Road (SR 1452) does not meet corner clearance standards as
shown in Road Design Manual appendix F. Pg. 116. As proposed this entrance will
require an approved access management exception (AM -E).
3. Please see Road Design Manual appendix F -Access Management design standards for
entrances and Intersections, figure 4-10 commercial entrance design. Single two-way
entrance with right turn and taper. Current design is proposing a 20' radii on both
entrances, the minimum should be 25'. The proposed entrance on route 29 is 24' in
width, should be a minimum of 30'. Please refer to F-109 to provide the appropriate
design vehicle and turning radius by land use.
4. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP -2 and add the detail to the
plans.
5. The mill and overlay will require work to centerline, so flagging operation will be
necessary.
6. Please provide detailed trip generation data (ITE) and provide turn lane warrant analyses
for both left and right turn lanes.
7. Proposed drainage structures tying into existing drainage structures. Please provide
drainage calculation data sheet and show that the existing system will be adequate in the
post -development condition.
December 15, 2016
Christopher Perez
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Please note that the final site plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B (1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations, or other
requirements.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434)
422-9399 for information pertaining to this process
Sincerely,
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Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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