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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
March 19, 2015
Ms. Megan Yaniglos
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP-2015-00005 Fifth St. Place – Initial Site Plan
Dear Ms. Yaniglos,
We have reviewed the Initial Site Plan for Fifth St. Place, as submitted by RK&K, with a
signature date of February 2, 2015.
The following comments may be addressed during the final submittal:
1. The edge of pavement, pavement markings, ROW lines (along 5th Street as well as I-64),
etc., should be clearly labeled.
2. The proposed improvements, along 5th Street Ext., should be designed in accordance with
the Geometric Design Standards for Urban Minor Arterial Street Systems (GS-6). For
example the proposed curb and gutter section should be CG-7 and the minimum widths
for a paved or graded shoulder should be clearly incorporated into the design.
3. A turn lane and taper warrant should be provided. The proposed taper, turn lane length
and width should be dimensioned and the curb ends should be nosed down.
4. Proposed spot elevations should be provided along the entrance, the turn lane and the
taper to ensure positive drainage.
5. CBR values will need to be obtained, prior to the turn lane construction, in order to
determine the minimum structure requirement for the pavement. The typical section
should match/exceed existing. When the turn lane and taper are constructed it should be
in accordance with the WP-2 detail which can be found in the VDOT, 2008 Road and
Bridge Standards. The entire surface should be milled and overlaid from the right hand
westbound lane to the proposed pavement widening. Pavement markings and/or markers
should be replaced as necessary.
6. Additional ROW should be provided, a minimum of 3’, behind the asphalt trail.
7. We recommend relocating the proposed CG-12’s further into the proposed development
near the PC/PT’s of the entrance radii. CG-12 details should be provided.
8. We recommend reducing the width of the ingress/egress lanes to 24’. The lanes should be
clearly marked.
9. A pavement marking and signage plan should be provided.
10. A Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) shall be provided during the plan review process.
The allowable work hours for lane closures are Monday-Sunday 7:00 PM-3:00 PM (next
day).
11. Culvert computations should be provided in accordance with Chapter 8 of the VDOT
Drainage Manual.
12. The offset, for the height of eye, should be dimensioned on the plan view on page C-12
and the proposed and existing grading clearly labeled on the profile.
13. The existing guardrail is not a standard practice. Specific details concerning the guardrail
are currently being discussed with NWRO
14. Additional comments may be generated during final review.
If you need further information concerning this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
Shelly A. Plaster
Land Development Engineer
Culpeper District
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