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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Comments STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS No. 4 Project: SAM'S CLUB REMODEL (SP) - 06-00500210 PLANNING 1.Replace fence which screens relocated trash compactor with material other than chain-link. 2.Provide note on site plan stating the replacement of trees and shrubs according to approved landscape plan of 7-1-1991. (eleven trees in parking islands and 300 foot linear planting of trees and shrubs along front ROW need replaced). 3.Note: Color samples of facade changes are approved as provided (blue accent color may not be more that 10% of total facade). 4.Note: Building review comments to be addressed as provided previously by Ben McCarthy, Commercial Building Plans Examiner. Reviewed by: Grant Wencel Date: February 26, 2007 NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled"on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City, will constitute a completely new review. 2 of 2 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO.3 Project: SAM'S CLUB CANOPY ADDITION (SP) - 06-00500210 PLANNING 1. The architectural columns added on the front facade will serve as one of the two required design elements. In the area of the new canopy no other design elements are needed. However, to the left of the canopy another design element is needed along with the columns every 45 feet. 2. As an alternative to nine trees planted adjacent to the front facade, please add nine additional canopy trees somewhere in the parking islands as close to the building as possible and show on plan. 3. Please provide an additional$200 application fee required for a fourth submittal. 4. Building material and color samples can be submitted later, but must be reviewed before a building permit can be issued. Reviewed by: Crissy Hart and Grant Wencel Date: Nov. 27, 2006 ENGINEERING 1. Please submit development permit application and fees. The development permit in this case will be $800 due to the fire hydrant relocation. Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: Nov. 27,2006 NOTE: Any changes made to the plans,that have not been requested by the City of College Station,must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 2 of 2 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2 Project: SAM'S CLUB CANOPY ADDITION (SP) - 06-00500210 PLANNING 1. Non-residential architectural standards will apply to this facade. Please see Section 7.9.B.2. and 7.9.E.1 of the UDO for more information. You will see that a canopy and wall plane projection will count as architectural elements. Please include additional elements to completely fulfill the architectural element and roofline articulation requirements. 2. Please provide building elevations, and material and color samples of the changes to the front facade. 3. Please provide 9 tree wells with canopy trees along the front facade of the building as required per Section 7.9.E.3.b of the UDO. Please adjust the site plan accordingly. 4. Provide a general note on the plan that all roof and ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from any public right-of-way or residential district within 150' of the subject lot, measured from a point five feet above grade. Such screening shall be coordinated with the building architecture and scale to maintain a unified appearance. 5. The original site plan shows trees planted in most of the existing parking islands. Many of these trees do not exist presently. Tree replacement in many of these islands would improve the esthetics of the large parking area, and is recommended. 6. If a forth site plan submittal is necessary, an additional application fee of $200.00 would be necessary. Reviewed by: Crissy Hart and Grant Wencel Date: November 6, 2006 ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2 1. Please submit development permit application and fees. The development permit fee in this case will be $800 due to the fire hydrant relocation. 2. It appears when the Sam's was originally built a blanket easement was dedicated to cover all proposed utilities. Please dedicate the appropriate easements for all existing utilities on the site. The easement dedication application may be found on-line. 3. Please include BCS Unified Construction Details and a note making reference to these details on the site plan. 4. It appears that the existing on-site water system is public (needs easement) and the existing on-site sanitary sewer system is private (no easement needed), please verify. 5. Please illustrate existing and proposed sanitary sewer service lines. 8-in sanitary sewer service lines require a clean-out every 100-ft and a .5% slope. Profile detail is not required. 6. Please submit engineer's cost estimate for public infrastructure improvements. Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: November 1, 2006 NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station,must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans.Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 2 of STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1 Project: SAM'S CLUB CANOPY ADDITION (SP)—06-00500210 PLANNING 1. Per UDO Section 7.2.D. End Islands, a raised end island of 180 square feet shall be located at the end of every parking row. The area provided adjacent to the handicapped parking and accessible spaces needs to be a raised island in order to satisfy this requirement. 2. Non-residential architectural standards will apply to this façade. Please see Section 7.9.B.2. and 7.9.E.1 of the UDO for more information. You will see that a canopy and wall plane projection will count as architectural elements. Please include additional elements to completely fulfill the architectural element and roofline articulation requirements. 3. Please provide building elevations, and material and color samples of the changes to the front façade. 4. Please provide a 10' sidewalk and tree wells as required per Section 7.9.E.3.b of the UDO. Please adjust the site plan accordingly. 5. Provide a general note that all roof and ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from any public right-of-way or residential district within 150' of the subject lot, measured from a point five feet above grade. Such screening shall be coordinated with the building architecture and scale to maintain a unified appearance. 6. Our sanitation department has indicated that accessing the trash compactor may conflict with the existing parking spaces. Please relocate the trash compactor. Reviewed by: Crissy Hartl and Grant Wencel Date: October 6, 2006 LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER 1. New work on an existing site will require the site to meet original approved conditions, such as landscaping. Please plant 4 Tam Junipers (Juniperus Sabina "Tamarisfolia") in the end islands on both sides of the island with the light pole. Please plant 2 Bradford Pears (Pyrus calleryana"Bradford") in the two remaining end islands. 2. Provide a landscaping plan reflecting the above requirements. 3. Provide a general note that 100% coverage of groundcover, decorative paving, decorative rock, or a perennial grass is required in parking lot islands, swales and drainage areas, the parking lot setback, rights-of-way, and adjacent property disturbed during construction. Reviewed by: Crissy Hartl and Grant Wencel Date: October 6, 2006 MISCELLANEOUS 1. Irrigation system must be protected by either a Pressure Vacuum Breaker, a Reduced Pressure Principle Back Flow Device,or a Double-Check Back Flow Device,and installed as per City Ordinance 2394. 2. All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City Ordinance 2394. ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1 1. Please submit development permit application and fees. The development permit fee in this case will be $800 due to the fire hydrant relocation. 2. Please verify that all site plan application requirements have been submitted. 3. Typically we require a grading and erosion control plan. However,in this case it appears the only flat work being done is to relocate end islands and new striping. Please verify. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans,that have not been requested by the City of College Station,must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled"on your plans.Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City, will constitute a completely new review. P+ 4. Please identify all existing public utility mains. 5. After reviewing the plans, I assume you are no longer requesting to abandon any infrastructure or easement. Please verify. 6. It appears when the Sam's was originally built a blanket easement was dedicated to cover all proposed utilities. Please dedicate the appropriate easements for all existing utilities on the site. Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: October 6,2006 ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS 1. No Comments 2. To discuss any of the above electrical comments,please contact Tony Michalsky at 979.764.3438 . Reviewed by: Tony Michalsky Date: 13-3-06 FIRE 1. No comments Reviewed by: Jerry Duffey,Deputy Fire Marshal Date: October 6,2006 Reviewed by: Rodney Harris,Wally Urrutia Date: October 4, 2006 NOTE: Any changes made to the plans,that have not been requested by the City of College Station,must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled"on your plans.Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. P. • ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2 lease submit development permit application and fees. The development ' rmit fee in this case will be $800 due to the fire hydrant relocation. . It appears when the Sam's was originally built a blanket easement was dedicated to cover all proposed utilities. Please dedicate the appropriate easements for all existing utilities on the site. The easement dedication application may be found n-line. Please include BCS Unified Construction Details and a note making reference to t e details on the site plan. . It appears that the existing on-site water system is public (needs easement) and the existing on-site sanitary sewer system is private (no easement needed), ease verify. . Please illustrate existing and proposed sanitary sewer service lines. 8-in sanitary sewer service lines require a clean-out every 100-ft and a .5% slope. Profile iI is not required. . Please submit engineer's cost estimate for public infrastructure improvements. Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: November 1, 2006