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BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD ARCHITECTS
2700 EARL RUDDER FREEWAY
SUITE 4000
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
979-694-1791
FAX 979-694-8293
WWW.BRWARCH.COM
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
PROJECT: CSU TRAINING FACILITY
RE: CSU TRAINING: Staff Comments No. 1
DATE: September 17, 2007
PLANNING
1. FYI: C1.1 is the sheet that will be kept with the planning files. It should show all of the
minimum requirements of a site plan.
Site plan will be modified to include items missing at 95% review
2. Provide a vicinity map of a larger area. Cannot tell where the site is in relation to other
roads and sites. See the example below. Provide a vicinity map on page C1.1
Vicinity map of larger area is included on the cover sheet and Cl 1
3. Provide a legal description on page C1.1
Address has been added to C1,1.
4. Show zoning of property on page C1.1
See survey; Adjacent properties shown on site plan belong to City of College Station
5. Show ownership of property on page C1.1
Adjacent properties belong to the City of College Station.
6. Show the gross square footage of the building on page C1.1
Building square footage of 7965 SF will be shown on C1.1
7. Show the building height on page C1.1
Building height of 31'-3"will be shown on Cl 1
8. Show phase line for the limits of the improvements that are being made in relation to
the entire site. Phase line should be 20 feet away from all improvements being made
to the site. This will also be used in the area calculation for landscaping requirements.
Shown on drawings
9. Provide note for 100-year floodplain on page C1.1
The subject property is not located in a special flood hazard area per FEMA Firm
Panel #201 D affective date February 9, 2000.
10. Show the limits of the 100-year floodplain on page C1.1
The subject property is not located in a special flood hazard area per FEMA Firm
Panel #201 D affective date February 9, 2000.
11. Clearly show the fire lane striping on page C1.1
Lane is 29'wide. As discussed with Lindsay Boyer, striping may not be necessary;
city will determine and make recommendation.
12. Provide curb and pavement detail in compliance with Site Design Standards.
Standard detail sheets included in Site Review package
13. Provide gross square footage for all buildings on site. If total square footage is over
50,000 square feet on site, then a 10 foot sidewalk with tree wells is required along all
facades facing a ROW (See UDO, Section 7.9)
Building plot is less than 50,000 sf according to the City of College Station. Actual
gross square footage for all buildings on site was figured by the City of College
Station and is approximately 43,500 sf which is noted on the cover sheet.
14. Provide standard detail for area for bicycle parking in compliance with UDO Section
7.9, and the Site Design Standards. If the plot has over 50,000 sf, parking for 8 bikes
is required. The minimum area is 9'x6' per UDO Section 7.9.
Plot is less than 50,000 sf. There are bike racks provided and keynoted and drawn in
plan on sheet C1 1; Detail is 15/C1.1
15. Provide the number for parking spaces required and existing for the entire building
plot. Provide the number of required space for the new facility. There should be
enough existing parking to cover the required spaces for the new facility. This should
be noted on sheet C1.1.
There are no additional parking spaces required for this project. BRW is proposing
(10)additional spaces in front of the building plus (7) more as an add-alternate.
16. Show all easements. Our records show a 20 foot PUE running through this site.
20' Public Utility Easement is shown on sheets Cl 1, Cl 2, and Cl.4
17. Show the FDC on sheet C1.1. And the fire hydrants. If the building is to be sprinkled,
the FDC should be easily accessible and within 150 feet of a fire hydrant.
We will not be adding an additional fire hydrant Our FDC will be located near the
corner of the classroom, away from the building slightly, and within reach of the
existing fire hydrant This is shown on Cl 1, Cl 4 The entire building will be
sprinkled
18. 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.
General note is provided on C1.1
19. Provide material and color samples of all materials being used on the building.
Samples will be provided to the City of College Station upon 100% completion of
drawings
20. Please identify how you are meeting the requirement of the Non-Residential
Architectural Requirements. I can identify the wall plane projections, however I do not
see the awning/sun shades that were discussed in the pre-application meeting, only
an overextended eave.
Facade elements on the building include: a 2'6" roof overhang over all exterior walls,
and custom sun shading devices over all windows except those in the restrooms
(higher windows with translucent glass)and the smaller, kitchen window. Canopies
over exits project either 4'-0" or 4'-6" depending on location. Columns at the back
plaza and the rainwater cistern are composed of the same materials as the building
and are structurally connected to the building by the gutters The rainwater cistern
has decreased in size since the first review. Reference elevations
21. Is there any accommodation being made for solid waste?
Yes, sanitation is ok
22. 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.
Additional details are not being considered a "change" but a better interpretation of
what was already drawn. There are no significant changes since the first review
Building materials, structure, and facade design are all the same
Reviewed by: Lindsay Boyer Date: September 15, 2007
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
1. Phase area should also include the changes to the parking area being made adjacent
to the existing building.
Parking adjacent to the existing building will be bid as an alternate and is not part of
the shown phase area
2. If building plot is over 50,000 sf of building area, then landscape points are doubled.
Building plot is less than 50,000 sf according to the City of College Station
3. If building plot is over 50,000 sf of building area, tree wells are required along the 10
foot sidewalks along facades facing a ROW.
Building plot is less than 50,000 sf according to the City of College Station
4. I only counted 66 Indian Hawthorne on the plan not the 86 noted in the legend.
Landscape legend has been updated
5. I only counted 7 Crepe Myrtles on the plan not the 32 noted on the legend.
Landscape legend has been updated
6. Which trees are being barricaded?The legend does not indicate any existing tree
being used.
Keynotes are used to indicate existing trees to be barricaded Existing trees that will
remain will be barricaded
7. 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.
General note provided
Reviewed by: Lindsay Boyer Date: September 15, 2007
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.
Reference Irrigation and Rainwater Harvesting Sheets
2. All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City
Ordinance 2394.
Will be included in specs by Prince Irrigation, Rainwater Harvesting Consultant.
See attached explanation and spec sheets which will go in specs before bidding.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Submit Development Permit application. Fees will be waived.
2. Submit Fire Flow Report.
Fire flow report is attached.
3. FDC is located further than 150 feet from the fire hydrant. Relocate the FDC or add
an additional fire hydrant.
FDC is relocated as shown on Cl 1 and Cl 4
4. Indicate that the water line crossing the exiting parking lot/drive aisle will be by bore.
Sheet Cl 4 shows all water line crossings at parking lot/drive aisle to be installed by
bore.
5. As shown, the 6"water line is a public main. Profile is required.
Sht. Cl 4 shows valve located at 6"water line tap No profile required
6. Denote isolations valve and specify lockable lid as Ampro USE LL562 Lockable Lid or
City Approved Equal.
Sht Cl 4 shows isolation valve with required specifications
7. You are calling out a ductile iron 90 bend. This should be mechanical joint.
Sht. Cl 4 shows 6" DI 90 Bends to be mechanical joint installation
8. Utilities would like the domestic service to come from the water line along
Birmingham.
This change has been made and is reflected on Civil sheets.
9. Show location(s) of proposed parking lot curb cut(s)and provide associated
permanent erosion control methods for stormwater runoff these curb cuts.
See site sheet
10. Clearly state finished floor elevation.
Finished floor elevation is shown on C1.1 in Notes..
11. Add note to Site Plan stating that all disturbed areas will bee seeded or sodded.
General note added
12. Please cross out removed details that don't apply to this project.
Details and notes no longer applying to this project have been removed.
13. What is the sheet of TX DOT details for?
TX DOT sheet has been removed and does not apply to this project
14. Add note to Site Plan and Utility Plan to state that all construction will be in
accordance will BCS Unified Design Guidelines Standard Details.
Note has been added to C1,1 and C1.4,
15. Add pertinent BCS Unified Standard Details.
Details are attached
16. Provide"Letter Acknowledging City Standards".
BRW and Pledger Kalkomey are aware of city standards
17. Revise Keynotes to refer to appropriate detail and sheet. (RE: x.xx, RE x C1.1, RE:
CIVIL, etc).
Keynotes at 95% were incomplete and are now revised and updated
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: September 14, 2007
GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Contractor installs conduit per City specs and design.
Re: E4 01
2. City will provide drawings for conduit installation.
Re: E4.01
3. Contractor provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for riser poles. City installs riser.
Re: E4 01
4. Contractor provides all conduit and labor to install conduit.
Re: E4.01
5. Contractor pours transformer pad(s) per city specs and design.
Re: E4 01
6. Meter will be located on transformer. Service wire furnished and installed by
contractor.
Re: E4 01
7. Contractor installs pull boxes as per City specs and design (pull boxes provided by
the City).
Re: E4.01
8. Engineer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site plan. Email
to: sweido(a�cstx.gov.
9. Engineer provides load data for project.
See attached Load Data sheet; will go in specifications before bidding.
10. To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Sam Weido at
979.764.6314.
Reviewed by: Sam Weido Date: 9-13-2007
SANITATION
1. Sanitation is ok with this project.
Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia Date: September 11, 2007
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BRW
BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD -=- ARCHITECTS
2700 EARL RUDDER FREEWAY
SUITE 4000
COLLEGE STATION,TX 77845
979-694-1791
FAX 979-694-8293
WWW.BRWARCH.COM
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS No . 2
PROJECT: CSU TRAINING FACILITY
RE: CSU TRAINING-Site Review
DATE: October 12, 2007
PLANNING
1. Vicinity map was not found on C1.1. Please provide. Many of the details are not
needed on C1.1. Such as the column, stair sections/plan, and handicap signs that
could be moved to another sheet to make room for a vicinity map and the other items
required on sheet C1.1.
Vicinity Map included on Cl 1.
2. Repeat Comment: Please note the zoning on page C1.1. It is A-O, Agricultural Open.
Note provided on Cl 1
3. Repeat Comment: Please note the ownership of the property on page C1.1. It is the
City of College Station.
Note provided on 01 1
4. Label the phase line. Phase line needs to include all of the proposed improvements.
This includes the area being proposed for the parking reconfiguration to the North.
Phase line is labeled on C1.1
5. Repeat Comment: Provide note for 100-year floodplain on page C1.1.
Per conversation with Josh Norton, the subject property is not located in a special
flood hazard area per FEMA Firm Panel #201 D affective date February 9, 2000. This
note has been added to Cl 1,
6. Per pervious comment number 11 about the firelane- striping is not required per Fire
Marshall's office.
7. Provide curb and pavement detail on sheet C1.1.
Detail has been added to 01 1
8. Parking is required for all buildings. A legend should be provided showing that there is
enough existing parking on site to cover the new building. Something similar to the
following would be acceptable:
Bldg Area Required Parking
Existing Building x SF 62 150 spaces provided
Proposed Building 7964 sf 33 18 spaces
Total Parking of Site 168 spaces
There are no parking spaces required for the new building per email and conversation
with Lindsay Boyer. A legend has been added.
9. Clearly label the easement on C1.1.
Easement has been labeled more clearly.
10. There are a number of labels on sheet C1.1 that do not appear to be labeling
anything.
Completed
11. I could not locate the FDC on sheet C1.1, please provide a label. It must be located
within 150 feet as the hose would lie from the hydrant.
Note provided on Cl 1
12. Note concerning the screening of roof and ground-mounted mechanical equipment
should read: "All roof and ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened
from view or isolated so as not to be visible form any public right-of-way or residential
district within 150' or the subject lot, measured from a point five feet above grade.
Such screening shall be coordinated with the building architecture and shall to
maintain a unified appearance."
Please reference "Notes" on C1.1
13. Eaves and cistern are not considered elements that meet the requirement of the Non-
Residential Architectural Standards. The sunshades do not meet the intent of the
canopy or overhang requirement and will also not be counted as points. Please
provide elements in compliance with section 7.9 of the Unified Development
Ordinance or seek a variance from the Design Review Board.
It is not BRW's intention to count either the horizontal louvers or the roof overhangs
as elements. Per email with Lindsay Boyer, 4'-0" to 4'-6"canopies are used as these
elements. There is one additional canopy added at auditorium.
14. 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 in a completely new review.
Reviewed By: Lindsay Boyer Date: October 12, 2007
LANDSCAPING
1. Landscape legend is incorrect. I only calculated 1970 points provided on site.
Landscape legend corrected
2. I'm now only counting 38 Indian Hawthorn, not the 47 noted in the landscape legend.
Landscape plan now reflects both base-bid area and additional area surrounding Add-
Alternate parking.
Reviewed By: Lindsay Boyer Date October 12, 2007
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. Sanitary service connection to manhole will need to be by drop connection.
Invert was lowered, a drop structure was not required.
2. Have Steve Duncan provide "Letter Acknowledging City Standards" per the Unified
Design Guidelines.
Letter provided
3. Fire flow report was not included, although you indicated it was. Submit Fire Flow
Report.
Provided.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: October 12, 2007
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Katie Collier
From: Princelrr@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:50 PM
To: Katie Collier
Subject: cistern schematic
katie,
attached are (3) documents: my hand-drawn cistern schematic, the spec sheet on the proposed controller for
the drip system, and the spec sheet on the proposed level switches for the cistern.
as we discussed, my recommendation is to run all of the spray irrigation on municipal water supply with
standard irrigation controller just as ray has drawn. however, my recommendation is to run the drip irrigation
for the beds as a separate irrigation system and utilize the cistern for its water supply.
by my calculations the drip system is about 18GPM. one watering during the heat of the season should be abut
2hrs. which is about 2150 gallons per watering. therefore the 8,600 gallon cistern you specified would provide
(4)waterings which is one week's worth of water for the beds (again, during pek season).
the drip system will need a completely separate controller that provides 110VAC single phase output. the
cistern will require (2) level switches, one normally-open and the other normally-closed, set in the tank at the
same level. when the controller is in timed operation it provides 110VAC to the level switches.
the normally-open switch is wired in series with the pump relay. when sufficient water is in the cistern the N.O.
switch is CLOSED, providing power to the pump. when there is insufficient water in the cistern the N.O. switch
is OPEN, denying power to the pump. In this way the pump cannot run unless there is sufficient water in the
cistern, which protects the pump from "running dry"which will burn the pump up.
the normally-closed switch is wired in series with a 110/24VAC transformer that provides power to a standard
irrigation valve. when sufficient water is in the cistern the N.C. switch is OPEN, denying power to the irrigation
valve. when there is insufficient water in the cistern the N.C. switch is CLOSED, providing power to the
irrigation valve thereby allowing municipal water into the drip system. in this way the system won't use any city
water unless there is insufficient water in the cistern.
the pump and irrigation valves must be installed with downstream check valves to prevent them from pumping
against each other. the backflow preventer that isolates the irrigation system from the municipal water supply
must be a reduced-pressure principle assembly (RPZ) and must be certified annually because rain water is
considered a "high hazard"application.
i have not stamped the drawing or written the specs yet because i wanted ray to take a look at it first.
thanks,
david prince
prince irrigation
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1.70 SET FIRST ZONE:For watering,push gold pin into slot on yellow
dial at desired ON time.For each 12 minutes of additional watering
add one pin WITHOUT skipping a slot.
2.70 CHANGE ZONES:Leave one blank slot on yellow dial after ON
line(gold pin),and valve will automatically advance to next zone.
3.TO SET ADDITIONAL ZONES: Repeat steps 1 and 2.REMEMBER
to leave blank space between zones
4.70 SET TIME OF DAY:Turn yellow dial CLOCKWISE,until correct
line is at end of silver time pointer,Do NOT turn sliver pointer.
6.TO SKIP DAYS:Turn black skipper wheel COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
until today's day is in front of-14 arrow.Press pine DOWN on days
of NO watering.The skipper wheel must have all pins UP for daily
watering.
6.PUT SELECTOR SWITCH IN AUTO:This switch can be used to turn
the system ON or OFF for manual operation without affecting the set
program.
7.PUT RAIN SENSOR OVERRIDE SWITCH IN"ON" POSMON:The
OVERRIDE position can be used to override the rain sensor for testing
purposes and must be used if the time switch is being used without a
rain sensor.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:Use the one silver pin that is located at Midnight
on the yellow dial,It advances the skipper wheel automatically.Do NOT
use multiple sliver pins.
Follow The National Electrical Code and local code requirements when
installing this time switch.
CAUTION:Atwsys disconnect power at main panel beton:servicing
this Switch or the equipment It controls.
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BROWN REYNOLDS WATFORD ARCHITECTS
2700 Earl Rudder Fwy South
SUITE 4000
College Station,TEXAS 77845
979-694-1791
FAX 694-8293
WWW.BRWARCH.COM
TRANSMITTAL
DATE: October 8, 2007
TO: City of College Station
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
FROM: BRW Architects, Inc.
RE: College Station Utility Meeting and Training Facility, 100% Review
PROJECT NO: 27030.00
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2700 Earl Rudder Fwy South
SUITE 4000
College Station,TEXAS 77845
979-694-1791
FAX 694-8293
WWW.BRWARCH.COM
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DATE: October 25, 2007
TO: The City of College Station
ADDRESS: 2613 Texas Avenue
College Station,TX 77842
FROM: Ray Holliday
RE: College Station Utilities
PROJECT NO: 27030.00
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DATE: February 8, 2008
TO: City of College Station
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9960
College Station,Texas 77842
FROM: BRW Architects, Inc.
RE: College Station Utility Meeting and Training Facility, 100% Review
PROJECT NO: 27030.00
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DATE: November 1, 2007
TO: Carol Cotter
ADDRESS: 2613 Texas Avenue
College Station,TX 77842
FROM: Ray Holliday
RE: College Station Utilities Meeting and Training Facility
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