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Comment: 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.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per
City Ordinance 2394.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: Is the ROW still proposed? I thought it had already been purchased.
Answer: The label has been changed to indicate this line as the new right-of-way.
Comment: There is no existing off-site PUE to cover what you propose for water
service.
Answer: Proposed PUE has been added to the construction drawings.
Comment: It is preferable your proposed water meters be installed near existing
meters in PUE on adjacent property.
Answer: Proposed PUE has been added to the construction drawings.
Comment: Is the existing fire hydrant sufficient fire protection for the proposed
building?
Answer: Yes. Please see the attached fire flow addendum for additional analysis.
Comment: Proposed PUE needs to be dedicated or blanket easement submitted prior
to Site Plan approval.
Answer: A blanket easement will be provided. We are waiting for the title report so
this will be forthcoming.
Comment: You have provided a number of different (although similar) curbing
details. Is there a specific one that will be used?
Answer: We have deleted some of the curb details.
Comment: The Legend on Sheet 04 shows 2 light duty pavements and a heavy duty
pavement. Where do you define the difference?
Answer: The shading on the pavement sheet indicates where these different
pavement materials will be used.
Comment: Why is there only heavy-duty pavement at the back corner? The route to
the dumpsters also needs to meet fire lane standards.
Answer: Our light duty pavement detail meets existing fire lane standards (6"
thick).
Comment: What is the discharge velocity from the detention pond? Does the bank of
the drainage flume across from your discharge point need any armoring?
Answer: A special flume connection detail has been added on sheet 02 of
construction drawings. The discharge velocity out of the 8" pipe is
approximately 5.44 fps. Sheet 03 shows rip -rap armoring at the flume
connection.
Comment: Property is located in sewer Impact Fee Area 92-01. Fee due at time of
Building Permit. Current fee is $232.04/LUE.
Answer: Understood
ELECTRICAL. CommEws REouigiNG TMMFDIAT . ATT .NTION:
Comment: Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction
purposes.
Answer: The blanket easement document is forthcoming.
Comment: Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed for
electric lines.
Answer: Understood.
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Comment: Developer installs conduits per city specs and design.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: Developer will furnish and install 34" PVC conduits from transformer to
building service location.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: City will provide drawings for conduit installation.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: Developer to intercept existing conduit at designated transformers and
extend as required.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: If conduit does not exist at designated transformer, developer to furnish
and install conduit as shown on electrical layout.
Answer: Acknowledged
Comment: Meter will be located on building. CT's and meter furnished by CSU and
installed by owner.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: Developer pours transformer pad(s) per city specs and design.
Answer: Acknowledged.
Comment: Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or
site plan email to sweido@cstx.gov.
Answer: The site plan has been emailed to Sam.
Comment: Developer provides load data for project.
Answer: Please see attached.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at (979) 260-6963.
Thank you.
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Veronica JR
Mitchell & Mo
Managing Partner
cc: Greg Lee
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facade. Provide a scaled elevation of each facade and a legend identifying
the percentages of materials, colors minus openings w/vertical square
footages. (Per site plan check list). A building permit cannot be issued
until the NRA has been approved.
Answer: Please refer to the architectural plans, which are forthcoming.
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
Comment: 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.
Answer: This note has been added.
Comment: Please identify the new right of way line on the landscaping plan.
Answer: The new right-of-way line has been shown and is labeled.
Comment: Please provide total site area with calculations for the landscape and
streetscape requirements showing points required and points provided with
the additional streetscape points required and provided as well. (See site
plan checklist under landscaping). Provide this information in the legend.
Answer: This information has been added.
Comment: Please provide a note on the landscaping plan stating: "An irrigation plan
is required to be reviewed, approved and installed prior to C.O."
Answer: This note has been added.
Comment: Streetscaping must be planted within 50 -foot of the property line.
Answer: Streetscaping has been added.
Comment: 50% of the shrubs used for screening are required to be evergreen.
Answer: The shrubs on top of the berm are all evergreen.
Comment: Please be aware that signs are permitted separately. Site plan approval
does not vest or approve any signage.
Answer: Understood.
Comment: Submit 4 copies of TxDOT utility permit for water services in their ROW.
Answer: Attached.
Comment: Site plan will be approved once blanket easement documentation has been
submitted and verified, and TxDOT approves the utility permit.
Answer: The blanket easement is now complete and attached.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at (979) 260-6963.
Thank you.
Veronica J.B. Morgd P.L., C.F.M.
Mitchell & Morgan, LLP
Managing Partner
cc: Greg Lee
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning c5 Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
October 17, 2006
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Via fax 260.3564
FROM: Carol Cotter, Project Engineer
SUBJECT: SONIC (SP) - Construction Documents
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned construction documents as requested. Please address the
following comment.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 764-3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Greg Lee, via fax 774.9091
Case file #06-00500156
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 3
We typically require the utilization of actual flow data from existing area hydrants in
the fire flow analysis. How does the modeling compare with actual flows?
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: October 16, 2006
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning d Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
August 31, 2006
TO: Ron Q. Rosebrook, DF\Y7 Architects Via Fax 918.587.3594
FROM: Jennifer Reeves, Project Manager
SUBJECT: SONIC (NRA) Non -Residential Architectural Standards
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned Architectural Elevations with the building plan submittal. The following
page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address the
comments and submit the following information for further staff review:
One (1) revised set of colored elevations with color samples
If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised elevations, please attach a letter explaining
the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Greg Lee, via fax 774.9091
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Via fax 260.3564
Case file #06-00500156
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
Project: SONIC (NIZA) - 06-00500156
(Please reference Section 7.9 NonOresidendal Standards in the Unified Development Ordinance - 7.98 NRA
Summary Table Buildings under 20,000 SF and 7.9B.2. Building Mass & Design)
PLANNING
1. Please provide revised building elevations, color samples, and a material list for the proposed building.
2. Please provide a legend with each facade showing material and color.
3. Please delineate architectural elements for each facade. It appears that you will need to provide two
different design elements on the front and rear elevation and four along the right and left elevations. (See
Section 7.9B2)
4. I will attach the approved College Station Color Pallet.
5. Please provide information to support that no more than 66% of the roof line is not on the same
elevation. (See Section 7.9B.2)
Reviewed by: Jennifer Reeves
Date: August 31, 2006
NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, muse be explained in your nest transmittal
letter and "bubbled" Oil 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
CITY OF COLLEGE S'rxrioN
Planning er Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.35701 Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
August 7, 2006
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Via fax 260.3564
FROM: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: SONIC (SP) - Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list of staff review
comments detailing items that need to be addressed. The next submittal will be the third and final
review by staff for this round of reviews. If all items have not been addressed on the next submittal,
another $200 processing fee will need to be submitted for the subsequent set of three (3) reviews.
Please address the comments and submit the following information for stamping:
Seven (7) complete sets of construction documents for the proposed development
with the revised site and landscaping plans attached (one set will be returned to you,
please submit additional copies if you want more than one approved set)
Two (2) revised site plans
One (1) landscaping plan
One (1) 11x17 grading and erosion control plan
If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a letter
explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
764-3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Greg Lee, via fax 774.9091
Case file #06-00500156
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: SONIC (SP) - 06-00500156
PLANNING
1. As previously stated in Staff Review Comments # 1; "Please note on the landscape
that an irrigation system is to be submitted, approved and installed prior to C.O."
2. FYI: Commercial zoned property adjacent to Administrative Professional zoned
property is not required to install a buffer.
3. It appears that (7) Shumard Oaks proposed for streetscape is not being counted for
points in the landscape legend. This adds 1,050 points to the total points being
provided.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Reeves Date: August 4, 2006
ENGINEERING
1. Submit 4 copies of TxDOT utility permit for water service in their ROW.
2. Site Plan will be approved once blanket easement documentation has been
submitted and verified, and TxDOT approves the utility permit.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: August 4, 2006
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CITY Or COLLEGE STNI-ION
Planning & Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496
July 24, 2006
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Via fax 260.3564
FROM: Jennifer Reeves, Project Manager
SUBJECT: SONIC (SP) - Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list of staff
review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address the comments and
submit the following information for further staff review:
One (1) revised set of construction documents (Civils)
One (1) revised site and landscaping plan.
One (1) 11x17 grading and erosion control plan
Easement Dedication Sheet and required documents (please allow 4 weeks to
process).
Please note that the Easement Dedication Sheet and necessary documents are required prior to the
issuance of a building permit. If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised site
plan, please attach a letter explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Greg Lee, via fax 774.9091
Case file #06-00500156
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;
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: SONIC (SP) — 06-00500156
PLANNING
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.
2. A signature is required on the application by the property owner, agent or applicant. Please
provide a revised application with one of the required signatures.
3. Please provide a detail of the dumpster enclosure (materials, colors and dimensions) Bollards
will need to be placed at a minimum 12 -foot apart.
4. Please submit building elevations, color, bollard placement and a material list for the
proposed building. Indicate placement of materials on each facade. Provide a scaled
elevation of each facade and a legend identifying the percentages of materials, colors minus
openings w/vertical square footages. (Per site plan check list). A building permits cannot be
Issued until the NRA has been approved.
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
V15. 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.
6. Please identify the new right of way line on the landscape plan.
7. Please proved total site area with calculations for the landscape and streetscape
requirements showing points required and points provided with the additional streetscape
points required and provided as well. (See site plan check list under landscaping). Provide
this information in the legend.
Please provide a note on the landscape plan stating: "An irrigation plan is required to be
reviewed, approved and installed prior to C.O."
'0 Streetscaping must be planted within 50 -foot of the property line.
50% of the shrubs used for screening are required to be evergreen.
' Please be aware that signs are permitted separately. Site plan approval does not vest or
approve any signage.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Reeves
MISCELLANEOUS
Date: July 20, 2006
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
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1. Is the ROW still proposed? I thought it had already been purchased.
2. There is no existing off-site PUE to cover what you propose for water service.
3. It is preferable your proposed water meters be installed near existing meters in PUE
on adjacent property.
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. Is the existing fire hydrant sufficient fire protection for the proposed building?
5. Proposed PUE needs to be dedicated or blanket easement submitted prior to Site
Plan approval.
6. You have provided a number of different (although similar) curbing details. Is there a
specific one that will be used?
7. The Legend on Sheet 04 shows 2 light duty pavements and a heavy duty pavement.
Where do you define the difference?
8. Why is there only heavy duty pavement at the back corner? The route to the
dumpsters also needs to meet fire lane standards.
9. What is the discharge velocity from the detention pond? Does the bank of the
drainage flume across from your discharge point need any armoring?
10. Property is located in sewer Impact Fee Area 92-01. Fee due at time of Building
Permit. Current fee is $232.04/LUE.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter
Date: July 24, 2006
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes.
2. Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed for electric lines
GENERAL. ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
2. Developer will furnish and install 3 — 4" PVC conduits from transformer to building service
location.
3. City will provide drawings for conduit installation.
4. Developer to intercept existing conduit at designated transformers and extend as required.
5. If conduit does not exist at designated transformer, developer to furnish and install conduit
as shown on electrical layout.
6. Meter will be located on building. CT's and meter furnished by CSU and installed by owner.
7. Developer pours transformer pad(s) per city specs and design.
8. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site plan email to
sweido(2( cstx.
9. Developer provides load data for project.
10. To discuss any of the above electrical comments, please contact Sam Weido at
979.764.6314.
Reviewed by: Sam Weido Date: 7-19-06
Sanitation Comments
1. Sanitation is ok with this project.
Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia Date: July 19, 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,