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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS #2
Project: THE LOFTS @ WPC (PIP) - 08-00500147
PLANNING
1. Some of the tree grates have been replaced with landscaping. All trees located in the public
sidewalk must be accompanied by a tree grate (not landscaping). Please revise.
2. To be outside of the AASHTO defined sight triangle, the 3 trees left (toward Texas Ave) of the
driveway to Holleman Drive are to be pulled back behind the sidewalk.
3. To be outside of the AASHTO defined sight triangle, the next 3 trees further west of those
stated in Comment #2 are to be moved from back of curb (front half of sidewalk) to the back
"half" of the sidewalk.
4. Include the irrigation plans for the proposed plantings in the plan set.
5. Sheets that only depict interior landscaping are not to be included in the plan set, just those
related to the private improvement in public right-of-way.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: February 20, 2009
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. The landscaping proposed in some areas will present a maintenance problem for our Utilities
and Public Works Departments. Some trees are proposed directly over shallow storm sewer or
in areas with multiple underground utilities in a very limited space. Please locate trees away from
underground utilities, or proposed vegetation that will not be intrusive to the buried utilities or
expensive to replace.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: February 16, 2009
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
Project:THE LOFTS @ WPC (PIP) -08-00500147
PLANNING
1. The proposed stamped dyed concrete is a part of the plaza area being considered at the next DRB
meeting. The color and patterns will need to be approved by the DRB before the Private Improvement
in Public ROW Permit(PIP) can be issued.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: July 9,2008
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO.1
1. Please submit the cash surety of$50 to cover the cost of removal of the proposed facilities.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date:July 22,2008
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Four locations were checked, see comments for each below:
1. Manuel Dr at Dartmouth St- two trees on the left side of the intersection and one tree on the right side
are within the AASHTO defined sight triangle. It is recommended that the second tree to the left of the
intersection be removed or the tree spacing be increased so that the second tree doesn't impact motorists'
sight distance.
2. Driveway 1 at Holleman Dr- six trees on the left side of the intersection and one on the right side are
within the AASHTO defined sight triangle. It is recommended that the at least every other tree to the
left of the intersection and within the sight triangle be moved to the back of the sidewalk. This will
improve motorists'view of the street while at the intersection,provide screening,and coverage of
sidewalk for pedestrians.
3. Driveway 2 at Manuel Dr- trees are outside of the AASHTO defined sight triangle.
4. Driveway 3 at Manuel Dr- four streets are within the AASHTO defined sight triangle;however, they are
shown to be planted on private property. Because these have an impact on motorists' sight distance,it
would be beneficial if the trees were moved back approximately 2 feet.
5. In addition,all trees adjacent to sidewalks,especially those within the sight triangle and mentioned above
must be maintained so that the bottom of the canopies are at least 7 feet above the sidewalk to provide a
open and clear view of roadway traffic and not interfere with pedestrian passage.
Reviewed by: Troy Rother Date: July 14,2008
ELECTRIC
1. Please note that a pad mount transformer will be located within the hardscaped area in front of Building
3 (Commercial/retail). The developer is aware of this location and is aware that they are responsible for
proper screening of this transformer. This is at the developer's expense,not College Station Utilities.
Reviewed by: Brent Read Date: July 8,2008
WATER SERVICES
1. We(Water Services) are OK with the private improvements in the public Right of Way aspect.
Reviewed by: Fred Surovik Date: July 18,2008
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
Project.THE LOFTS @ WPC(PIP) -08-00500147
PLANNING
1. The proposed stamped dyed concrete is a part of the plaza area being considered at the next DRB
meeting. The color and patterns will need to be approved by the DRB before the Private Improvement
in Public ROW Permit(PIP) can be issued.
Response: Approved by DRB.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Please submit the cash surety of$50 to cover the cost of removal of the proposed facilities.
Response: Enclosed.
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Four locations were checked,see comments for each below:
1. Manuel Dr at Dartmouth St-two trees on the left side of the intersection and one tree on the right side
are within the AASHTO defined sight triangle. It is recommended that the second tree to the left of the
intersection be removed or the tree spacing be increased so that the second tree doesn't impact motorists'
sight distance.
Response: Adjusted to address comment.
2. Driveway 1 at Holleman Dr-six trees on the left side of the intersection and one on the right side are
within the AASHTO defined sight triangle. It is recommended that the at least every other tree to the
left of the intersection and within the sight triangle be moved to the back of the sidewalk. This will
improve motorists'view of the street while at the intersection,provide screening,and coverage of
sidewalk for pedestrians.
Response: Adjusted to address comment.
3. Driveway 2 at Manuel Dr-trees are outside of the AASHTO defined sight triangle.
Response: Adjusted to address comment.
4. Driveway 3 at Manuel Dr- four streets are within the AASHTO defined sight triangle;however,they are
shown to be planted on private property. Because these have an impact on motorists' sight distance,it
would be beneficial if the trees were moved back approximately 2 feet.
Response: Adjusted to address comment.
5. In addition,all trees adjacent to sidewalks,especially those within the sight triangle and mentioned above
must be maintained so that the bottom of the canopies are at least 7 feet above the sidewalk to provide a
open and clear view of roadway traffic and not interfere with pedestrian passage.
Response: Noted.
ELECTRIC
1. Please note that a pad mount transformer will be located within the hardscaped area in front of Building
3 (Commercial/retail). The developer is aware of this location and is aware that they are responsible for
proper screening of this transformer. This is at the developer's expense,not College Station Utilities.
Response: Noted.
WATER SERVICES
1. We (Water Services)are OK with the private improvements in the public Right of Way aspect.
Response: Noted.