The following is the response from the State to the suggestions
our HOA made for improved traffic flow leading into the development. The suggestions related to non State roads have been forwarded to the county and the Association for the business properties in the front for their handling.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RICHMOND DISTRICT
2430 Pine Forest Drive
COLONIAL HEIGHTS. VA 23834 http://www.vdot.virglnia.gov/
Mr. Howard Corey
President, Chester Village Green Homeowner's Association, 11507 Village Garden Drive Chester, VA 23831-1962
August 26, 20 I 0
Dear Mr. Corey,
This letter follows up on your May 18, 2010 correspondence regarding potential signing and pavement marking changes within Chester Viliage Green and Mr. Hawthorne's acknowledgment letter of June 16, 2010. We should note that several private roads or commercial entrances connect to state-maintained rights of way. In those locations it is the responsibility of the underlying property/connection owner to remedy any identified deficiencies. Our VDOT Central Region Operations staff reviewed each of the locations and offer the following comments:
A. Library Signing
Issue: The sign on Centre Street indicating that the Library is to the left is currently on the same post as a "15 mph" advisory sign that includes a right turn sign. There is a small arrow at the bottom of the sign post indicating the Library is to the left, but it is not very visible, and the arrow is on the right side of the sign.
VDOT Response: Chesterfield County personnel installed the library sign and accompanying arrow on the same post as the 15 mph advisory sign. We recommend the County re-install the library sign to a more appropriate location to provide greater positive guidance into the parking lot north of the library.
B. Fountain Square Plaza at Chester Village Drive
Issue: Drivers attempt to travel the wrong way on Fountain Square Way. Pavement markings are faded and illegible.
VDOT Response: We recommend installation of a no left tum sign for northbound Chester Village Drive at Fountain Square Plaza. Eradicate the existing yellow lane line, install a painted island and install a stop sign eastbound.
C. Chester Village Drive and Chester Village Lane
Issue: Drivers attempt to travel the wrong way on Chester Village Lane. Pavement markings are faded and illegible.
VDOT Response: Chester Village Lane does not receive state maintenance. We therefore have no recommendations.
D. Chester Village Lane at Fountain Square Way
Issue: Inadequate pavement markings, confusing signing, drivers attempt to drive the wrong way on Chester Village Lane.
VDOT Response: These roads do not receive state maintenance. However, we recommend removal of all commercial signing within the raised island and installation of no left tum sign under the existing one-way sign. Refresh the existing pavement markings on Chester Village Lane at the island and remove the keep right sign.
E. Centre Street (in front of library) at Fountain Square Way
Issue: Confusing intersection right after a tight curve. Drivers attempt to travel the wrong way on northbound Centre Street infront of the Library.
VDOT Response: Refresh the double yellow lane line northbound on Centre Street.
F. Fountain Square Way
Issue: Drivers who miss the left turn into the Library parking lot attempt to turn left at the end of the raised island and travel the wrong way, northbound on Centre Street.
VDOT Response: We concur with the installation of a no left tum sign.
G. Chester Village Drive
Issue: There is a confusing curve advisory sign on northbound Chester Village Drive, just south of the Chester Village Lane intersection. The sign does not match the intersection layout and is confusing.
VDOT Response: Install a proper curve warning sign (W 1-1). with a 15 mph advisory speed plate. Also install a right-turn-lane-must-turn-right sign to proceed onto Chester Village Lane.
H. Chester Village Drive at Festival Drive
Issue: There isn 'I a STOP sign or a while slap bar on easlbound Feslival Drive al Chesler Village Drive. It isn't clear where drivers are supposed to stop.
VDOT Response: Festival Drive does not receive state maintenance. We recommend installation of a stop sign in a suitable location on the eastbound approach.
I. Chester Village Drive at Celebration Avenue
Issue: There isn't a white STOP bar on easlbound Celebralion Avenue. It isn't clear where drivers are supposed to stop.
VDOT Response: Celebration Avenue does not receive state maintenance. We have no recommendations.
Please note that a eopy of this correspondence is being forwarded to the Central Region Pennits staff for resolution of those items related to the private road/commercial entrance connections. The appropriate VDOT section will implement the signing and marking changes within 30-45 days. You may contact me (524-6119) should you have any questions regarding any of the responses contained within this letter.
Dale R. Tott Central Region Traffic Engineer
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