HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Review STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: CS HOSPITALITY CANDLEWOOD STE (SP)— 08-00500077
PLANNING
1. Please revise Note 2 to state that C-1 is "General Commercial."
2. Please revise the labels for the abutting parcels to be legible and provide their zoning.
3. Please state the proposed use on the site plan.
4. There appears to be duplicate property lines along most of the boundary. This can also be
observed for the curbs of the parking space on the lot to the west. Please resolve.
5. If an area of the property is not being developed, it may be placed in a separate phase. This
may be advantageous if in the future that portion of the property was subdivided and sold off
or if there was a desire to reduce the required landscaping points on the current landscape
plan. A phase boundary is to be placed 20 feet beyond the area of development.
6. For pedestrian safety, provide a sidewalk the length of the property along George Bush
East. The sidewalk is to be a minimum of 5 feet in width and located 3 feet from the back of
curb with a Staff preference to locate it further from the curb.
7. Provide a handicap accessible route from the building to the sidewalk along George Bush E.
8. Parking lots within 15 feet of the ROW are to only have a maximum of 7 contiguous spaces
separated by an 18 foot by 20 foot landscaped island. The two interior islands along
George Bush East need to be revised to meet this requirement.
9. All end islands must be at least 180 square feet in area. Please revise the islands to meet
this requirement.
10. If the required number of parking spaces is not provided, an Administrative Adjustment
application may be submitted to attempt to seek relief from such. If that request is not
granted by the Administrator then a variance request would need to be pursued with the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
11. Parking space and drive aisle dimensions are measured "wall-to-wall" or to the face of the
curb. Please revise.
12. Please include fire lanes and other dimensions on the site plan or provide them as a second
sheet of the site plan.
13. Please provide curb details on the site plan.
14. Please submit the building elevations for review through a Non-Residential Architecture
Standards application. The elevations must be approved by staff before a building permit
can be issued. Please note that this property must meet the Additional Standards for
20,000 S.F. or greater founding Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 7.9.B.D.
15. Please note that 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 the City has not be made of aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: April 11, 2008
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
1. Please remove Note 1. The proposed landscape plan is being reviewed for compliance and
will be approved once it is determined it is compliant. If changes are made to the
landscaping, a revised landscape plan will need to be submitted and approved at that time.
2. Please remove Note 5. If an area of the property is not being developed, it may be placed in
a separate phase which would reduce the required landscaping points for the proposed
development. A phase boundary is to be placed 20 feet beyond the area of development.
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. Page 2 of 4
3. It appears that the length of frontage for the streetscape calculations is not correct. The
property has about 325 feet of frontage on George Bush East. Driveway and visibility
triangle may be excluded from the total. Please revise the figures, calculations, and
landscape plan accordingly.
4. Chinese Elm is not a tree species that may be used for streetscape.
5. The parking spaces to the south of the driveway must be screened in similar fashion as
those to the north of the driveway. Please revise.
6. Non-canopy trees have not been proposed with this landscape plan. Please remove them
from the Landscaping Legend.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: April 11, 2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Please submit Public Infrastructure Inspection fee.
2. Please provide Letter of Acknowledgement of City Standards.
3. Please submit drainage and fire flow reports.
4. Please submit an Engineer's Cost Estimate (for fire hydrant).
5. The Development Permit Application needs to be signed.
6. Please revise the Proposed Use of Property. The submitted applications indicate that the
proposed land use is now an office building rather than a hotel as previously discussed.
7. Please verify with the fire department that the proposed fire lane layout is adequate for fire
truck maneuverability.
8. Note 2 on the "City Site & Utility Plan" should be revised to reflect the current zoning: C-!
General Commercial.
9. Please include water and sewer demands on site plan.
10. Please provide detail for the proposed sanitary sewer service connection to the main.
11. Please provide sanitary sewer cleanout every 100-ft.
12. Please verify that the floodway/floodplain depicted on your site plan was determined per the
most recent LOMR effective date April 25, 2008.
13. In this area it appears that the floodway width is the same as the floodplain width.
Therefore, there may be no floodplain/floodway encroachments (i.e. fill or structural) in this
area.
14. The silt fence needs to be removed from the floodway as no encroachments are permitted.
15. It appears that your depiction of the floodway does not align with the appropriate contours.
Please revise.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges/ Josh Norton Date: April 3, 2008
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes.
2. Provide electrical load data for project to avoid delays in construction. Transformer lead
time is approximately 40 weeks.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Developer installs conduit per City specs and design.
2. City will provide drawings for conduit installation.
3. Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for riser poles. City installs riser.
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. Page 3 of 4
4. Developer to intercept existing conduit at designated transformers / switchgear and extend
as required.
5. If conduit does not exist at designated transformer / switchgear, developer to furnish and
install conduit as shown on electrical layout.
6. Developer pours transformer pad(s) per City specs and design.
7. Developer installs pull boxes per City specs and design (pull boxes provided by the City).
8. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site plan. Email to:
sweidocstx.qov.
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: April 1, 2008
FIRE
1. Does the calculated fire flow show that they only need two fire hydrants to support the hotel?
2. Fire lanes as shown will be acceptable.
3. The building requires a Knox box for the front entrance (order form available thru Fire
Marshal).
4. Fire Department Connection for the required fire sprinkler system needs to be within 150
feet of the designated fire hydrant as the fire truck lays the hose off.
5. Fire alarm system is required for the hotel.
Reviewed by: Jerry Duffey, Deputy Fire Marshal Date: April 4, 2008
SANITATION
1. The dumpster is located where a backing maneuver of more than 100 feet is necessary to
exit the site. Please revise.
2. The dumpster enclosure needs to meet the 12 by 12 feet inside dimension requirements,
including the distance between the gates.
Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia Date: April 8, 2008
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. Page 4 of 4
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: CS HOSPITALITY CANDLEWOOD STE (SP) - 08-00500077
PLANNING
1. It appears that within the hotel floor plan, a meeting room is designated. The required
number of parking spaces for a hotel is one space per room but also additional spaces
based on 1 space per 200 square feet of meeting room(s). Please include the meeting
room space in the Parking Analysis and revise the calculations.
2. Please submit a revised Administrative Adjustment application to include the additional
spaces required by the above comment. Staff will re-issue the Administrative Adjustment
letter with the increased reduction in parking. Also, state the number of parking spaces
provided (69) on the site plan and reference that Administrative Adjustment (08-90) was
granted for the difference from the required.
3. The dumpster enclosure needs to measure at least 12 feet wide, including the distance
between the gate posts. Please revise.
4. Please label the 30 foot easement along the front of the property as a "Drainage & Utility
Easement" (as per plat).
5. On the Landscape Plan (Sheet 3 of 4), a tree and shrubs are planted in the sidewalk along
the front property line. Please revise.
6. There are to be a minimum of 7 trees to meet streetscape requirement. To qualify, a tree
must be within 50' of property line along the right-of-way. Please revise.
7. There appears to be 5 2" caliper trees planted and 4 in the Landscape Analysis. Please
reconcile.
8. Chinese Elm is still listed as a potential species that could be planted for the 3.5" caliper
(streetscape) trees. Please remove that species from the Landscaping Legend and/or
replace with a different species on the streetscape planting list.
9. Please note that Electric will still needs to be provided electrical load data for the project to
avoid delays in construction, since the transformer lead time is approximately 40 weeks to
receive. Please contact Sam Weido at 979.764.6314 to discuss.
10. Please note that 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 the City has not been made aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: May 27, 2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. Our records do not indicate that the Public Infrastructure Fee was submitted. Can you
please provide a receipt for the submittal?
2. Please provide standard applicable details.
3. Per fire department requirements, an additional fire hydrant will be required on site. Please
contact Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Smith at ssmith(u�cstx.gov with questions.
4. Please add a gate valve on the existing water main prior to the proposed tee and fire
hydrant.
5. Our records indicate that the 30-foot easement along the front of the property is actually a
"Drainage & Utility Easement." Since this is the case, private utilities must be removed from
the easement. Service lines are permitted to cross utility easements, but not run inside
them.
6. Please provide detailed drawing of subsurface detention pond and outfall structure.
7. In order to clearly define areas where encroachment is not permitted, grading or otherwise,
please show limits of floodway and actual center line of creek.
8. What type of safety feature are you proposing for the area with the 5-ft curb cut and
retaining wall?
9. Please verify that the dumpster pad design is structurally sound or whether a retaining wall
is needed due to the proximity to the creek.
10. Since there is more than a 30-in differential between existing and proposed sanitary sewer
flowlines, a drop needs to be installed inside the manhole.
11. Please revise the detail for the proposed sanitary sewer service connection to the main to
reflect the added drop.
12. Please provide calculations for water and sewer demands shown on the site plan.
13. Please clearly indicate on the plans that the street crossing by the sanitary sewer is by bore.
14. The bore and the connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole are obviously under
pavement and represent a unique situation. We would suggest that you add a note to the
plans detailing the boring procedure similar to the following:
"Dry Mechanical Bore per BCS Spec 110 - Cut manhole (1ft diam. typ.) via 1" pilot bores
and punch out, bore pilot line and back ream it, jack the casing through, confirm the grade,
pump hydraulic grout in the void between the encasement and the bore, push the carrier
pipe through the encasement and utilize casing spacers per the standard detail, affix a
rubber boot and grout at the encasement and manhole connection, install the drop per
standard details."
15. FYI ... We require the 2006 International Fire Code be used to calculate fire flow. Please
use the 2006 IFC for future submittals.
16. FYI ... Construction of the proposed retaining walls requires a building permit. Please
submit sealed plans to our commercial plans examiner.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: May 27, 2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. Our records do not indicate that the Public Infrastructure Fee was submitted. Can you
please provide a receipt for the submittal?
2. Please provide standard applicable details.
3. Per fire department requirements, an additional fire hydrant will be required on site. Please
contact Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Smith at ssmith(a)cstx.00v with questions.
4. Please add a gate valve on the existing water main prior to the proposed tee and fire
hydrant.
5. Our records indicate that the 30-foot easement along the front of the property is actually a
"Drainage & Utility Easement." Since this is the case, private utilities must be removed from
the easement. Service lines are permitted to cross utility easements, but not run inside
them.
6. Please provide detailed drawing of subsurface detention pond and outfall structure.
7. In order to clearly define areas where encroachment is not permitted, grading or otherwise,
please show limits of floodway and actual center line of creek.
8. What type of safety feature are you proposing for the area with the 5-ft curb cut and
retaining wall?
9. Please verify that the dumpster pad design is structurally sound or whether a retaining wall
is needed due to the proximity to the creek.
10. Since there is more than a 30-in differential between existing and proposed sanitary sewer
flowlines, a drop needs to be installed inside the manhole.
11. Please revise the detail for the proposed sanitary sewer service connection to the main to
reflect the added drop.
12. Please provide calculations for water and sewer demands shown on the site plan.
13. Please clearly indicate on the plans that the street crossing by the sanitary sewer is by bore.
14. The bore and the connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole are obviously under
pavement and represent a unique situation. We would suggest that you add a note to the
plans detailing the boring procedure similar to the following:
"Dry Mechanical Bore per BCS Spec 110 - Cut manhole (1ft diam. typ.) via 1" pilot bores
and punch out, bore pilot line and back ream it, jack the casing through, confirm the grade,
pump hydraulic grout in the void between the encasement and the bore, push the carrier
pipe through the encasement and utilize casing spacers per the standard detail, affix a
rubber boot and grout at the encasement and manhole connection, install the drop per
standard details."
15. FYI ... We require the 2006 International Fire Code be used to calculate fire flow. Please
use the 2006 IFC for future submittals.
16. FYI ... Construction of the proposed retaining walls requires a building permit. Please
submit sealed plans to our commercial plans examiner.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: 5/27/08
7. The landscaping analysis has been revised to reflect five (5) 3.5" caliper trees, six (6) 2" caliper
trees and 77 shrubs. The landscaping calculations have been revised accordingly.
8. Chinese Elm has been removed from the Landscaping Legend and replaced with Live Oak.
9. The Electrical loads are enclosed with this submission.
ENGINEERING
1. A copy of the receipt for the Public Infrastructure Inspection fee is enclosed.
2. Details Sheets 1 and 2 are enclosed. Each sheet provides applicable details for the project.
3. An additional fire hydrant has been added to the Site Plan.
4. A gate valve has been added to the existing water main on the northeast side of George
Bush Drive East.
5. The Site Plan has been revised to show a water main bore for a 2nd hydrant. The private
utilities are now shown on this 6" water main and no longer run inside the drainage and
utility easement.
6. The Grading Plan now shows a detailed drawing of the subsurface detention pond and
outfall structure.
7. The Site Plan and Landscaping Details now show the actual centerline of the Creek.
8. The area of the 5' curb cut does not have any safety features because the grade at the curb
cut will not be elevated above natural grade. Handrails will be placed on top of the
retaining walls. The retaining wall and handrail details will be submitted separately.
9. The dumpster location is part of the subsurface detention pond. The structural design of
the detention pond will be submitted separately.
10. The manhole detail located on the Site Plan now shows a drop pipe.
11. The manhole detail located on the Site Plan now shows a drop pipe.
12. Water and sewer demands are shown on the Site Plan.
13. The Site Plan now clearly states that the sewer service shall be installed by bore.
14. The following note has been added to the manhole detail on the Site Plan, "Dry Mechanical bore
per BCS Spec 110- cut manhole,via 1" pilot bores and punch out. Bore pilot line and back ream.
Jack casing through and confirm grade. Pump hydraulic grout in the void between the encasement
and the bore. Push the carrier pipe through the encasement and utilize casing spacers per standard
city detail. Affix a rubber boot and grout at the encasement and manhole connection."
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. Sheet 5 has been added to the review set. Sheet 5 is a plan and profile for the new 6"
water main required for new Hydrant#4.
2. The construction phase line has been relocated to the actual center of creek. This
changed the area of construction and is reflected in the landscaping calculations as shown
on the Landscaping Details sheet.
3. The sewer service line has been reduced to a 6" service as shown on the Site Plan. The
encasement for the sewer service line has also been reduced to a 14" steel encasement.
4. The sidewalk along the property frontage has been extended across the creek. The
property line is located along the centerline of the creek. For pedestrian safety, it is
necessary to complete the side to the other side of the creek.
5. A sidewalk has been added to the boiler room doorway at the southwest side of the
building.
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6. A new gas main will be installed from Dominik Drive to the project site. This service will
be provided by Atmos Energy. A new gas service will be installed as shown on the Site
Plan.
7. The Grading plan has been revised. Additional grading shots have been added and
contours have been revised accordingly.
8. An 8" HDPE storm pipe has been added to the Grading Plan. This pipe will collect runoff
from the downspouts around the building. The storm pipe will discharge to the subsurface
drainage pond. For downspouts located in the back of the building, riprap will be placed
at the downspout discharge points.
9. The area of the subsurface detention pond has changed. The footprint for the pond is now
larger to account for structural columns to be placed inside the structure. The volume of
detention has remained the same. The attached Proposed Drainage Area Map should be
replaced in the Drainage Report.
10. The retaining walls have been changed. Handrails will be the safety feature for the
retaining walls. The structural design of the retaining walls will be submitted separately.
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 3
Project: CS HOSPITALITY CANDLEWOOD STE (SP) - 08-00500077
PLANNING
1. A Replat was submitted on June 23rd to subdivide off a portion of the property on the other
side of the tributary from the proposed hotel. The right-of-way (ROW) of George Bush Drive
East is currently 70 feet wide, though the ROW standard for a minor arterial is a 100 feet
wide. The City's Subdivision Regulations require half the difference (15 feet) to be
dedicated when a plat is submitted. That dedication will put the new ROW line into the front
parking row of the proposed site plan. As a result, the owner will need to notify the City in
writing that the plat (Culpepper Plaza Addition, file #08-142) is withdrawn OR the plat will
proceed to the Planning & Zoning Commission as currently scheduled on August 7th and this
site plan will then need to conform to the new setbacks associated with the new property
line resulting from the ROW dedication.
2. Please note that the site plan will not be approved until revised building elevations meeting
the City's Non-Residential Architecture Standards are submitted by the architect. Staff
responded to the first submission of elevations on June 16th. The revisions are necessary
prior to site plan approval due to the possibility that in order to meet the standards, the
building footprint may change and therefore alter the site plan.
3. Please note that 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 the City has not been made aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: July 8, 2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 3
1. Please submit a revised cost estimate for proposed public infrastructure.
2. We recently received a plat for this particular site which is proposing dedicating an additional
15-ft ROW. We will need a revised site plan showing that all private infrastructure has been
removed from the proposed ROW.
3. Construction Plans, Sheet 1 —The inside drop manhole detail provided on the City Standard
Sewer Detail sheet is sufficient. Otherwise, we require a letter stating how the proposed
detail supersedes the City standard detail. Please retain the boring note.
4. Construction Plans, Sheet 5 — The stationing and scale do not match in plan and profile.
Please revise.
5. Please show the actual limits of the floodway as determined from your topographic data.
6. It appears that some of the roof drains are discharging directly to the creek. Please revise
the drainage areas and subsequently affected calculations.
7. As part of the drainage report, you are required to submit a completed copy of"Appendix D"
of the Unified Stormwater Design Guidelines.
8. Please submit the signed and sealed plans for the structural design of the detention pond.
You will need to certify the structural integrity of the pavement for minimum loadings of
80,000 lbs.
9. Please refer to Appendix C, Table C-11 of the Unified Stormwater Design Guidelines as
surface treatment will be required to prevent erosion at the detention outfall location and the
direct discharge point from the parking lot.
10. Please identify the emergency overflow spillway and its flow path.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: July 8, 2008
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 4
Project: CS HOSPITALITY CANDLEWOOD STE (SP) - 08-00500077
PLANNING
1. The issues relating to the plat to subdivide the property will need to be resolved before the
site plan can be approved. Please note that if the plat proceeds, the site plan will need to be
revised to reflect the property as then filed for record. Also, the building elevations will need
to be approved before the site plan can be approved.
2. Please note that 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 the City has not been made aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: July 25, 2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 4
1. At this point the plat for this site is still under review and pending approval. We will need a
revised site plan showing that all private infrastructure has been removed from the proposed
right-of-way prior to development permit issuance and site plan approval.
2. Please submit the signed and sealed plans for the structural design of the detention pond.
You will need to certify the structural integrity of the pavement for a minimum loadings of
80,000 lbs.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: July 23, 2008