SDP201900010 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2019-04-02COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
April 2, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Paty Satemye
Re: Berkmar Overlook — Initial Site Plan & Preliminary Plat
SDP-2019-00010
SUB-2019-00030
Review #1
Dear Ms. Satemye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 4
February 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. Is Parcel 45-86A being redeveloped in the near future? It appears that the Albemarle
County SPCA acquired this parcel in October 2018. Unless this parcel is expected to be
acquired and redeveloped in the near future, this stubout is not necessary; therefore, the
intersection is not necessary and a curve should be used. Note that the proposed
development appears to meet connectivity requirements with proposed connections to
both Berkmar Drive and Woodburn Road.
2. Please provide an exhibit demonstrating the grading necessary to extend Swede Street to
*the North, and identify limits of temporary grading easements necessary should the road
be extended.
3. Marked crosswalks do not appear to be warranted and should be removed.
4. For cul-de-sacs with radii less than 45', approval of Albemarle County Fire & Rescue is
required.
5. The proposed intersection of Empire Street and Marsac Street does not meet corner
clear/spacing requirements.
6. The curve and reverse curve on the western end of Marsac Street and through the
intersection with Empire street do not appear necessary.
7. The proposed entrance to Parcel 45-112F does not meet corner clearance/spacing
requirements.
8. Street trees cannot be within 30 feet of intersection curb radii.
9. Provide turn lane warrants for both Berkmar Drive and Woodburn Road.
10. Intersection sight distance lines and profiles must be provided for all intersections.
11. Note that the final site and subdivision (road) 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.
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April 2, 2019
Paty Saternye
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Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434-422-9894.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
GL ��
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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