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DATE: March 30, 2015
TO: John Linton, Morris &Associates, via; iohnmorrisassoc.com ti/
FROM: Jason/Schubert, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: ROCK PRAIRIE MARKETPLACE/CST CONVENIENCE STORE (SP)
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:
City of College Station Transmittal Letter;
Memo providing written responses to all of staff's comments (identify the specific
page that each comment was addressed on or the reason for not addressing the
comment);
Two (2) complete sets of site civil construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site plans and landscaping plans attached;
One (1) 24"x36" set of revised site plans;
One (1) 24"x36" set of revised landscaping plans;
TxDOT permit documents;
Easement Dedication Sheet and required documents (please note that the Site
Plan will not be stamped approved until the Blanket Easement, or all other
appropriate easements, have been dedicated to the City of College Station); and
Other documents and information as described in the attached comments.
Please note that this application will expire in 90 days from the date of this memo, if the
applicant has not provided written response comments and revised documents to the
Administrator that seek to address the staff review comments contained herein. 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 contact
Jason Schubert at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff Review Comments
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William Langford, via; wlangford(a2brewer-escalante.com✓
William Morris, via; wkm(a�morrisassoc.com
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: Rock Prairie Marketplace/CST Convenience Store 15-00900057
PLANNING
1. The application fee of $1,532 ($932 site plan/$600 development permit) was paid with this
submittal. A $600 check from Brewer Escalante is still pending as well. As development on
the Rock Prairie Marketplace Block 1, Lot 1 has up to a $30,000 waiver of development fees
(as per Ordinance 2011-3339), these fees will be refunded. Please provide the
name/company of the recipient and the address to where the refund check is to be sent.
2. Please note that if replatting the 8-acre lot into to two or more lots, private cross access
easements will need to be dedicated to connect the proposed lots to the driveway locations.
3. Please note that the electric plan design will need to be coordinated with College Station
Utilities (CSU). Please refer to the attached Electrical comments.
4. 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.
CST Site Plan
1. Fuel sales uses require 1 parking space per 300 gross square feet. As the proposed use is
incorporates a convenience store, revise the parking calculations to reflect a ratio of 1 space
per 250 square feet. With the new ratio, 19 parking spaces would be required.
2. The Specific Use Standards associated with Fuel Sales require ice and vending machines to
be enclosed within a building. As such the proposed Red Box location and future ice
machines located outside the building are to be removed from the plans.
3. Label the volume and page of the private access and parking easement agreement on the
adjacent Scott &White Lot 1, Block 2. Also provide a copy of the agreement for the file.
4. Include all civil construction documents sheets, which were submitted in the building permit
set, into the civil construction documents (Sheets C0.1, C2.0, C2.1, C3.1, C7.1, C7.2, C8.0,
and C9.0).
5. Sheet C7.0 provided in the civil construction documents with the site plan application does
not match with Sheet C7.0 provided with the building permit. Please reconcile and make
sure all details have been provided.
6. Depict the proposed Rock Prairie Road sidewalk to be done by WRI as 6-foot in width.
7. Provide a small vicinity map on the site plan.
8. Show existing and proposed utilities and infrastructure on the site plan.
9. Remove the parking counting labels (PKG 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30) from the parking rows.
10. Provide a curbed end island of at least 180 square feet at the end of the parking row to
separate the proposed air and water unit from the parking area.
11. The end island next to dumpster enclosure is not at least 180 square feet. Please revise.
12. It is not clear of the type of curbing used at end of each parking rows. All curbing around the
perimeter of parking spaces and drive aisles is to be the standard, monolithic curb as
identified in the College Station Site Design Standards. Please revise.
13. The driveways and decel lane to Rock Prairie Road do not show a curb along their edge.
14. Revise the curb and pavement details to reflect those provided in the College Station Site
Design Standards.
15. The dumpster enclosure does not have the minimum interior clearance of 12 feet by 12 feet,
inside of all bollards and gate posts. Please revise. Also, revise the detail on Sheet A1.1 and
provide a copy of the detail in the civil site plan sheets.
16. Provide a note that the site is considered a building plot for the purposes of landscaping,
signage, and the non-residential architectural standards with the remainder of Rock Prairie
Marketplace Block 1, Lot 1.
17. Label and provide the volume and page of all existing easements on the Rock Prairie
Marketplace property and the adjacent Scott &White lot.
18. Label the height of the proposed building on the site plan.
19. Illustrate and label existing and proposed utilities and infrastructure including those items
that are gray-checkered that are not identified.
20. Provide a bike racks for 4 bicycles on a 6-foot by 9-foot pad area in accordance with Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 12-7.10.B.8 Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Facilities
and provide the bike rack detail as per the College Station Site Design Standards.
21. Depict the minimum rear building setback of 15 feet along the common property line with
Scott & White Healthcare, Block 2, Lot 1. Also depict a side building setback of 7.5 feet
along what is depicted as a potential future lot line along the side by the rear of the building.
22. Detail 31 on Sheet C7.2 shows a chain link fence. If this type of fencing is used on the plan,
clearly show where it is located. Please note that chain link fencing must be screened if
provided in an area that is visible. Please discuss with me as necessary.
23. As per the PDD rezoning ordinance for this property (Ordinance 2011-3339), all
freestanding and low profile signs are to be along SH 6. As the proposed use is a gas
station, a second sign is allowable, being a Fuel Price sign of a maximum of 24 square feet
(see UDO Section 12-7.5 Signs). As such, the proposed CST Monument Sign along Rock
Prairie Road (Key#6) is not permitted unless it meets the specifications of a Fuel Price sign.
24. Provide note that signs are for illustration purposes only and are permitted separately.
25. Please note that freestanding and low profile signs are not to be located in PUEs.
26. On Sheet C1.0, #36 refers to a Temp CST monument sign by the SH 6 driveway. Please
explain why it is anticipated to be temporary in nature? Is the sign anticipated to be replaced
by another low profile sign when the rest of the property develops?
27. On Sheet C1.0, #42 is shown behind the building by the dumpster area but is not listed in
the Key Schedule. Sheet C4.0 shows it as an electric transformer though Sheet C1.0 shows
#38 as being electrical service in two other locations. Clarify location(s) of electrical service.
28. Depict the street, travel lanes, and improvements that are visible on the plan area that were
associated with the Rock Prairie Road bridge expansion that was recently completed.
29. Provide screening for and/or relocate the fuel vent riser near Rock Prairie Road.
30. Provide screening for the electric panels on back of building.
31. Provide building elevations for the fuel canopy as required with the primary building.
32. Provide a general note on the site 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.
33. Provide a general note on the site plan that states the following: Exterior building and site
lighting will meet the standards of Section 12-7.11 of the Unified Development
Ordinance. The light source shall not project below an opaque housing and no fixture shall
directly project light horizontally. Fixtures will be mounted in such a manner that the
projected cone of light does not cross any property line.
Non-CST Site Plan Area (Brewer Escalante)
1. Sheet CR100 refers to 6-inch doweled on curb with detail on Sheet C-510. All curbing for
driveways, turn lanes and parking and drive aisles outside of TxDOT right-of-way are to be
the standard, monolithic curb as identified in the College Station Site Design Standards.
Please revise.
2. As Rock Prairie Road is a thoroughfare, revise the sidewalk and label to provide a 6-foot
wide public sidewalk. Continue the public sidewalk to the SH6 frontage road and include in
TxDOT permit as needed.
3. The allowable width of a commercial driveway is between 24 feet and 36 feet, as measured
at the property line. Please revise.
4. Please label the driveway curb radii. Please note that the curb return radii for commercial
driveways is to be between 25 and 30-foot radii.
5. Depict the street, travel lanes, and improvements that are visible on the plan area that were
associated with the Rock Prairie Road bridge expansion that was recently completed.
6. Concrete structures associated with the detention pond that exceed six inches in height
above grade that are visible from the right-of-way or adjacent properties are to be treated so
as to replicate stone, wood, or other approved alternatives.
7. Provide a note that the site is considered a building plot for the purposes of landscaping,
signage, and the non-residential architectural standards with the remainder of Rock Prairie
Marketplace Block 1, Lot 1.
8. Revise the following notes on Sheet C-007:
a. General Construction Note #6 refers to safety of church patrons.
b. General Construction Note #13 should refer to College Station Utilities, not College
Station Energy.
c. Trench/Backfill Notes #1 refers to within 10 feet of the residence.
d. Paving Construction Notes #3 refers to paving at the truck dock and integral walk curb. It
is not known if these features exist on this site, please explain/revise.
9. Provide a general note on the site 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.
10. Provide a general note on the site plan that states the following: Exterior building and site
lighting will meet the standards of Section 12-7.11 of the Unified Development
Ordinance. The light source shall not project below an opaque housing and no fixture shall
directly project light horizontally. Fixtures will be mounted in such a manner that the
projected cone of light does not cross any property line.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: March 27, 2015
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
CST Landscape Plan
1. Illustrate existing and proposed utilities on the plans to identify any conflicts. The trunk of a
canopy tree is to be at least 10 feet from a public water main or public sanitary sewer main,
relocate them as needed. Paved areas may need to be revised in order to accommodate the
planting of trees if they are not able to be located within the landscape areas currently
proposed.
2. Revise the Landscape Point Calculations to separate out SH6 and Rock Prairie Road
frontages for the Streetscape frontage, points, and minimum canopy tree requirements.
3. Driveways and site visibility triangles may be subtracted out of the calculation for
streetscape frontage.
4. Provide a small vicinity map on the landscape plan.
5. Remove the existing driveway that stubs to the CST pad site along the SH6 frontage road.
6. Include the CST landscape plan in civil construction documents set.
7. As irrigation plans are permitted separately, please remove them from the plan set.
Non-CST Landscape Plans (Brewer Escalante)
1. Label street names on the Key Map.
2. Label the PUEs and illustrate existing and proposed utilities on the plans to identify any
conflicts. The trunk of a canopy tree is to be at least 10 feet from a public water main or
public sanitary sewer main, relocate them as needed. Paved areas may need to be revised
in order to accommodate the planting of trees if they are not able to be located within the
landscape areas currently proposed.
3. Verify the placement of trees in relation to the proposed stormwater facilities between the
detention pond and Scott &White Drive.
4. The minimum amount of points for an area is 800 points. Please revise the table for Area 2.
5. As Scott & White Drive is not a freeway or major arterial, only 1 tree per 32 feet of frontage
is required (not 1 per 25 feet). Revise the Streetscape calculation, which results in only 17
streetscape trees (those within 50 feet of right-of-way).
6. The detention pond is to be integrated into the overall landscaping design of the site by
reasonably dispersing the required landscape points within and around it.
7. On Sheet LP3, revise notes Products B.5 & B.6 regarding caliper size. Caliper for
landscaping is to be measured at 12 inches above grade for canopy trees and per a single
cane for non-canopy trees.
8. As irrigation plans are permitted separately, please remove them from the plan set.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: March 27, 2015
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Please note. As submitted this project will be issued under one development permit. Will
CST and WRI be using the same contractor?
2. General Notes. Please confirm construction notes meet or exceed BCS Unified Design
Guidelines, Standards and Specifications. These should be cited rather than "...City of
College Station Department of Public Works and Engineering..."
3. Although listed in Sheet Index, Erosion Control Sheets C2.0 and C2.1 were not included in
the civil set submitted for review.
4. Signs, site lighting, and private utilities including irrigation and storm sewer need to be
located outside PUEs.
5. Clearly define limits of public and private infrastructure. Notes seem to define public
infrastructure as those in ROW or PUE. This may not always be the case since PUEs
sometimes are dedicated after construction.
6. Need 10-foot separation between 18-inch waterline and gas line. Canopy trees also need to
be 10 feet off the waterlines. May consider moving waterline to other side of the trees under
the drive aisle which may require additional PUE.
7. Service connection to 18-inch waterline is not allowed. Need to extend a main. This needs
to be installed with 18-inch water line construction.
8. May want to consider an additional valve on the 18-inch waterline. Entire site will be without
water if future leak on 18-inch waterline.
9. Station fittings and valves.
10. Need to more accurately locate existing 12-inch waterline in area of the detention pond
since you area proposing cut in close proximity. Also, as in previous comment, canopy trees
need to be 10 feet off waterline.
11. Indicate limits of structural backfill for public utilities under pavement.
12. It seems like there are more manholes proposed with the sanitary sewer extension than may
be necessary. Can the sanitary sewer extension be designed with fewer manholes? Is there
a reason for additional?
13. Will CST be tying service in to manhole at Sta 3+18.36, or adding an additional? It is not
clear between plan sets.
14. Show utility conflicts in profiles.
15. How high is the detention pond overflow opening above ground?
16. Are all driveways constructed by WRI?
17. Sheet CSS02 does not include Detail D-D as indicated on Sheet CR100.
18. Grading in TxDOT ROW appears to direct drainage thru private property. This needs to be
included with TxDOT permit for their comment. Easement may be needed.
19. Runoff from SH6 ditch line needs to cross underneath sidewalk (Scott and White Dr @
SH6).
20. Confirm that landscaping and wrought iron fencing is not blocking site triangles.
21. What is the 25-foot fuel pump line? Sheet LP1
22. Provide Engineer's Cost Estimate for public infrastructure.
23. Provide Letter Acknowledging City Standards.
24. Once project approved for permitting, the Contractor will need to submit NOI ahead of
release of Development Permit.
Reviewed by: Carol Cotter Date: March 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. SITE PLAN/PLAT: Developer will provide CSU with a digital, AutoCAD dwg format, version
of plat and / or site plan as soon as it is available. Email to: qmartinez@cstx.gov ,
sweido(c�cstx.gov , or wdavis(a�cstx.gov
2. LOAD DATA: The developer will provide load data to CSU as soon as it is available. This
information is critical for CSU to accurately determine the size and number of transformers,
and other equipment, required to provide service to the project. Failure to provide load data
will result in construction delays and, due to clearance requirements, could affect the final
building footprint. Delivery time for transformers and other equipment not in stock is
approximate 26 weeks.
3. EASEMENTS: Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes
and upon completion of project must provide descriptive easements for electric infrastructure
as designed by CSU.
4. EASEMENTS: Developer provides descriptive easements for electric infrastructure as
designed by CSU, as shown on plat or site plan.
5. If easements are existing, the developer will be responsible for locating easements on site to
insure that electrical infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries.
6. The following easements will be required:
• 10-foot easement along the back lot line to cover the transformer location, the other 10-
foot to be procured once a development next door comes on line.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Developer installs conduit per CSU specs and design.
2. CSU will provide drawings for electrical installation.
3. Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for each riser conduit. CSU installs riser.
4. Developer will intercept existing conduit at designated transformers or other existing devices
and extend as required.
5. If conduit does not exist at designated transformer or other existing devices, developer will
furnish and install conduit as shown on CSU electrical layout.
6. Developer pours electric device pads or footings, i.e. transformers, pull boxes, or other
device, per CSU specs and design.
7. Developer installs pull boxes and secondary pedestals per CSU specs and design, Pull
boxes and secondary pedestals provided by CSU.
8. Final site plan must show all proposed electrical facilities necessary to provide electrical
service, i.e. transformers, pull boxes, or switchgears, all meter locations, and conduit routing
as designed by CSU.
9. To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Gilbert Martinez at
979.764.6255, Sam Weido at 979.764.6314, or Weldon Davis at 979.764.5027.
Reviewed by: Weldon Davis Date: February 23, 2015
FIRE
1. Emergency shut off to be within 75' of ALL pumps.
2. Knox Box needed on building.
Reviewed by: Steve Smith Date: February 23, 2015
SANITATION
1. Sanitation is ok with this project.
Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia Date: February 27, 2015
TRANSPORTATION
1. Please submit separate exhibits to be included with the TxDOT permit. They should be
sized 11"x17". The City will review these drawings before sending to TxDOT for further
review. Please include the removal of the existing driveway apron on the frontage road with
the driveway permit application.
2. On sheet CR102, several of the notes are not applicable to the City of College Station and
should be revised. The City does not have a Traffic Management and Maintenance branch.
All approvals and permits are coordinated through the Planning and Development Services
Department.
3. The driveway and deceleration lane on Rock Prairie Road will need to be coordinated with
our upcoming Capital Improvement Project to widen Rock Prairie. The driveway and
deceleration lane may need to be redesigned to fit the future cross section.
4. Please provide a traffic control plan for Rock Prairie Road.
Reviewed by: Danielle Singh, P.E., Transportation Planning Coord. Date: March 27, 2015
TxDOT COMMENTS
1. Access layout is in an acceptable location; however the maximum width of the access point
cannot exceed 40'-0".
Reviewed by: Vincent Espinoza Date: February 26, 2015
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 23, 2015
TO: John Linton, Morris &Associates, via; john@morrisassoc.com
FROM: Jason Schubert, AICP Principal Planner
SUBJECT: ROCK PRAIRIE MARKETPLACE/CST CONVENIENCE
Thank you for the submittal of your Site Plan - Commercial application. Carol Cotter, Assistant
City Engineer, and I have been assigned to review this project. It is anticipated that the review
will be completed and any staff comments returned to you on or before Monday, March 9, 2015.
If you have questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us.
PC: David Scarmardo, via; david@dwsdevelopment.com
William Langford, via; wlangfordbrewer-escalamte.com ./
William Morris, via; wkm@morrisassoc.com
P&DS Project No. 15-00900057
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