HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondenceNovember 12, 2008
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner
City of College Station
Planning and Development Services
Re: SourceNet Parking Lot Expansion — Site Plan Review
Jason:
We submit the following in response to your review comments dated November 7, 2008.
PLANNING
1) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet C1.1
2) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet C1.1
3) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet C1.1
4) Sidewalk location has been revised to remain within the LAUE - Site Plan, Sheet
C1.1 and Grading Plan, Sheet C3.1
5) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet Cl.l
6) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet C1.1
7) Noted on plans, Site Plan, Sheet C1.1
8) The existing vegetation in the protected area adjacent to the single family residential
properties will allow this landscape plan to meet the buffer requirement of 100% visual
screening up to 6' in height along the rear of the project. In the event the native screening
is lacking in select areas to achieve this 100% visual screening up to the 6' height
requirement, the addition of Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) to these areas will satisfy this
design standard.
9) A separate sheet has been included labeled "Tree Survey" that shows the site's
existing trees with the proposed parking lot overlaid to determine which trees will be
required to be removed to build this parking lot.
10) Britt Rice Electric will be providing all on -site electrical work associated with this
project. They have provided the requested exterior illumination details included with this
submittal.
11) The only two changes to these plans, except those as previously requested by the city
in this review process and included with this submittal are:
1) the addition of a 4' wide "private sidewalk" connecting the new parking lot to
the existing building. At the sidewalk connection to the parking lot, we have
provided a landing located in an island with an access ramp. This change
brings the total number of new parking spaces provided by this plan to 171.
2) a reduction in the amount of mow -strip to be provided with the intent of
matching the existing facility's mow -strip detail.
ENGINEERING
See accompanying revised drainage report, dated November 11, 2008.
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
As both College Station Utilities' electric infrastructure and the existing building service
are adequate to meet the electrical requirements of this project, all comments regarding
the electrical staff review are not applicable to this project.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Lane, Project Manager
Britt Rice Construction Company
E-mail Correspondence
tom: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
ro: Cotter, Carol; Gwin, David; Schubert, Jason
Date: 10/29/2008 10:49:57 AM
Subject: thanks for your collective response
Carol, David, and Jason:
Thank you all very much for your response. The issuing this morning of the "clearing permit with restrictions to the front sidewalk area"
is adequate to meet my client's needs and show the commitment of this construction project to the proposed tenant.
I will quietly now wait for "normal process" to occur and watch my e-mail (and cell phone) for future contacts from city staff in regards
to this permit process being completed.
Thanks again for the response!
MIke Lane
492-6500
From,
Jason Schubert
To:
Lane, Mike
Date:
11/12/2008 9:09:43 PM
Subject: Re: SourceNet Solutions is re -submitted
Mike, I received the plans and have tentatively scheduled the Advisory Board to meet next Tuesday, the 18th at clam. I still have
been able to check if applicants attend those meetings or not. I will check for you.
Jason
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax: 979.764.3496
www.cstx.gov
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 11/17/2008 7:46:10 AM
Subject: progress update - SourceNet Solutions project
Jason:
Any news for me yet on the 11:00 am Business Center Advisory Board meeting tomorrow? Am I allowed to attend? Also, any other
information you have on the timing of the development permit, (or other feedback) will be helpful as well.
R.r_
From,
Jason Schubert
To:
Lane, Mike
Date:
11/17/2008 9:10:45 AM
Subject: Re: progress update - SourceNet Solutions project
Mike,
Yes you may attend the meeting tomorrow at 11 AM. It will be held in the Administrative Conference Room in the City Manager's
offices on the south side of the City Hall. Carol has not yet reviewed the revisions you sent in on Wednesday. If her items have been
addressed and the Board gives approval, we should be able to stamp the documents and issue the permits this week. At that point, I'll
have to see if there's any more sets we'd need to have to stamp. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll see you tomorrow.
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax: 979.764.3496
www.cstx.aov
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 3/5/2009 11:59:31 AM
Subject: SourceNet parking lot project
Jason:
We have completed construction of the new SourceNet parking lot at this time. As you recall, since there was no building structure
involved in this project, we did the work under a development permit. I am inquiring now........... how do we "final out" the city's file on
this project?, ......... if anything. The landscape and irrigation are in and functioning. We have a decent ground cover establishing from
hydro -seed about 3 weeks ago. We recently removed silt -fencing and finished all clean-up. I waited to request this "final -out" to allow
the grass to get established better, which I believe is the intent of the requirements. .
The occupants have now begun to park on the new facility, thus helping to alleviate the street parking problem that has been on-
going.
Please either call to discuss or e-mail information to me otherwise.
Thanks for your role and response in this project,
Mike Lane
492-6500
From:
Bob Cowell
To:
Simms, Lance
CC:
Schubert, Jason
Date:
3/16/2009 9:57:01 AM
Subject:
Source Net property
Lance and Jason,
Can you follow-up on the Source Net complaint that was voiced at hear visitors at the last Council meeting. I hope to get the info that
was presented to Council from Hayden today and will drop it off.
Thanks,
Bob
From:
Lance Simms
To:
Cowell, Bob
CC:
Schubert, Jason
Date:
3/19/2009 8:37:06 AM
Subject:
SourceNet Parking Lot Lights
:..
I am going to notify Britt Rice (SourceNet contractor) that the recently installed parking lot lights are not the same ones approved
by P&DS and the Business Center Advisory Board. As we discussed yesterday, Britt Rice installed 25 feet high, duel head lights and the
information submitted and approved by the City indicated the poles would be 15 feet tall with a single head.
I'll keep you posed on any feedback.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Lance Simms
To: Cowell, Bob
CC: Schubert, Jason
Date: 3/26/2009 2:30:20 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Ron Gooch 690-5638
:..
FYI - I called Mr. Gooch and provided an update. He seemed pleased with the city's effort.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Jason Schubert
To: Lane, Mike
CC: Simms, Lance
Date: 3/30/2009 3:26:06 PM
Subject: Sourcenet parking addition
Mike,
As promised, I have listed the remaining finish -out items for this project. Once all of these items are completed, the City will issue a
Certificate of Completion.
The items are:
1) The sidewalks installed along Quality Circle are public sidewalks and need to be accepted by the City. Complete a Letter of
Completion form and turn it in to the engineering inspector for review and acceptance;
2) Install light poles and fixtures according to the plans that were approved by the Business Center Advisory Board;
3) Submit a revised Landscaping Plan which shows the additional plants provided to fill in the buffer along the protected area at the
rear of the site; and
4) Establish ground cover in all areas disturbed by construction activity.
Since the new parking area is currently in operation, please advise me of the anticipated completion of these items and let me know of
any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax:979.764.3496
www.csbc.00v
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 3/30/2009 4:37:10 PM
Subject: RE: Sourcenet parking addition
Jason:
Thank you for the follow-up to all aspects of achieving the Certificate of Completion for the SourceNet project. I have the following
questions/comments:
Responding to your items as numbered below:
1) I looked online but did not find a "Letter of Completion" form to initiate the acceptance of the public sidewalks. I assume this form is
available in your office. I assume I turn it back it at your office, or possibly at the engineering office behind the police station where
Public Works is located.
2) I will follow-up with you about the light poles and fixtures.
3) I am already responding to the landscaping plan to be resubmitted with additional plantings.
4) I have reseeded the rye grass groundcover in numerous "disturbed areas" and will continue to do so until established.
I will get back in touch with you soon about completion of all four items after I have a chance to review and respond individually. I will
definitely get back with you about all progress by late this week.
Thanks,
Mike Lane
492-6500
From: Jason Schubert
To: Lane, Mike
Date: 3/31/2009 10:41:09 AM
Subject: RE: Sourcenet parking addition
Mike, thank you for your response. The Letter of Completion is obtained directly through our engineering inspectors. For this project
I believe it is Keith Tinker. I heard from Carol that he may have dropped something off at your office on Friday. Once complete, you
can return it to him and he will route it through.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax:979.764.3496
www.cst(.aov
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 4/2/2009 4:15:34 PM
Subject: progress on SourceNet Solutions parking lot final items
Jason:
The following is a progress report that I promised you by week's end on the check -list of items needing attention for the above -
referenced project:
1) I submitted the amended landscape plan earlier today to the front desk as we discussed. We noted the screen plantings that we
added along the rear line to help conceal the existing concrete screen wall from direct visibility. We noted the addition of 59 ligustrum
shrubs in this location. I believe you will find this document now in order to reflect all "as built" plantings.
2) The completed and duly signed letter of completion for the public sidewalk was turned in by me to Keith Tinker yesterday.
3) The ground cover appears to now be established.
4) I have made Britt Rice Electric aware of the discrepancy between their original submittal and the "as built" parking lot light poles.
Frankie Degelia, the project manager for this electric project, will be in touch with you shortly to determine the resolution. I suggest
you and I schedule an office appointment, tomorrow if possible, and I will bring Frankie in with me to discuss this. You pick the day
and time.
Thanks for your response,
Mike Lane
492-6500
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 4/6/2009 9:02:36 AM
Subject: SourceNet project certificate of completion
Jason
When you get the chance to check your paperwork in progress, I will appreciate the feedback on the outstanding items I have
addressed on your list. I am operating under the impression that the landscaping plan "as built' amendments, the established
groundcover, and the public sidewalk acceptance are all now complete, at least with respect to my own attention and efforts. Please
confirm this assumption or direct me otherwise.
Also, if you will please commit a time for a brief meeting in your office this week, I will have somebody (possibly Frankie Degelia) from
Britt Rice Electric there with me to properly address the parking lot lighting.
Thanks,
Mike Lane
492-6500
From: Jason Schubert
To: Lane, Mike
Date: 4/7/2009 10:09:16 AM
Subject: Re: SourceNet project certificate of completion
Mike, I have not checked into the 3 items that are not lighting related to see if they are complete. I believe you have submitted / done
the work so I will need to verify those.
As for the lighting, Lance and I can meet with you this week. Does tomorrow (Wednesday) at Sam at our offices work for you? If not,
how about Thursday at 11am? Let me know.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax: 979.764.3496
www.cstx.aov
From: "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net>
To: Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date: 4/8/2009 12:09:25 PM
Subject: SourceNet lighting
Jason and Lance:
Britt and I will be at your office tomorrow at 11:00 am to discuss the SourceNet parking lot light resolution. Thanks for making this
time available.
Sincerely,
Mike Lane
492-6500
From: Barbara Moore
To: Schubert, Jason
CC: Cowell, Bob
Date: 4/14/2009 1:36:19 PM
Subject: Lighting issue and Pebble Creek
Jason/Bob,
I got a call today from the Pebble Creek HOA wanting to know about the meeting with Britt Rice and Reynolds/Reynolds about the
lighting issue. They want to attend and voice concerns. Let me know how you all want to proceed with this.
HIT- 4q
Barbara Moore, MPA
City of College Station
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
979-764-6262
bmoore0cstx.aov
From:
Lance Simms
To:
Lane, Mike
BC:
Schubert, Jason
Date:
4/21/2009 2:13:44 PM
Subject:
Re: SourceNet lighting
Mike:
Could you provide an update on the SourceNet lighting issue? When we met on 9 April, it was my understanding that y'all would
be submitting additional documentation for the Advisory Board's consideration. However, as of today, nothing has been submitted. It
is important to City staff and concerned residents that we keep the resolution process moving forward as quickly as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
>>> "Lane, Mike" <MLane@briceco.net> 4/21/2009 3:20 PM >>>
Lance:
I will check again with Britt and Larry and get back with you. I know that they were working on a submittal package for the board's
consideration. I will follow up.
Mike
From: Lance Simms
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Neeley, David
CC: Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason
Date: 5/5/2009 11:19:49 AM
Subject: Business Center Advisory Board Information
Gents:
I have a parking lot lighting package for the SourceNet project headed your way soon. This information is in preparation for your
Business Center Advisory Board meeting on Friday.
In summary, the Contractor (Britt Rice Construction) is requesting approval of a revised parking lot lighting scheme. The original
submittal - approved by the Board - included 15' light poles with single -head fixtures. However, the contractor installed 25' poles, many
with double heads. This change has some of the neighbors in Pebble Creek concerned - you may recall that a Mr. Gooch addressed
Council recently under "hear citizens" concerning this issue. I also wanted to let you know that the contractor and several residents
of Pebble Creek have stated that they will be in attendance on Friday and expressed a desire to address the Board.
There will be additional background information included in your packet but if you have questions after looking over the submittal,
please do not hesitate to give me or Jason Schubert (Staff Planner) a call.
Best wishes!
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Hayden Migl
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Neeley, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date: 5/8/2009 4:13:00 PM
Subject: Business Center Advisory Board Meeting
Here is the list of attendees (besides staff) at this morning's Business Center Advisory Board meeting:
Britt Rice
BrittRice@briceco.net (not sure about this address)
Larry D. Patton
Ipatton@briceco.net
Mike Lane
mike.lane@briceco.net
Jim Ross
Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com (sp?)
David Kipp
dkipp@tamu.edu
Ron Gooch
rsgooch@suddenlink.net
Brian Bochner
b-bochner@ttimail.tamu.edu
I will have the notes from the meeting typed up early next week
Thank you,
Hayden
Hayden Migl
Assistant to the City Manager
City Manager's Office
979-764-3510
From: "Bochner, Brian" <b-bochner@tamu.edu>
To: Simms, Lance
Date: 5/14/2009 10:47:13 AM
Subject: follow-up
Lance,
Could you please tell me what action was taken regarding the SourceNet parking lot lighting? A very brief update will suffice. Thanks
very much. I appreciate your assistance.
Brian
Brian Bochner
Senior Research Engineer
Texas Transportation Institute
CE/TTI Building, 3135 TAMU
TexasA&M University System
College Station, Texas 77843-3135
tel, (979) 458-3516, fax (979) 845-7548
For express delivery: 2929 Research Parkway, Room 366, College Station, Texas 77843
From:
Jason Schubert
To:
Bochner, Brian
CC:
Cowell, Bob; Simms, Lance
Date:
5/14/2009 4:59:10 PM
Subject:
Re: follow-up
Brian,
Since the meeting last Friday, discussions have continued with Britt Rice Company regarding a resolution to this issue. In speaking
with them today, they plan to submit a new set of lighting plans to the City early next week. After we receive them, we'll follow up
with the HCA with what alternative or compromise is being proposed.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert, AICP
Staff Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
tel: 979.764.3570
fax:979.764.3496
www.cstx.00v
From: "Bochner, Brian" <b-bochner@tamu.edu>
To: Schubert, Jason
CC: Cowell, Bob; Simms, Lance
Date: 5/14/2009 5:22:15 PM
Subject: RE: follow-up
Jason,
Thanks for the update. Is the agreement to provide 15 foot poles at more locations along the back of the parking lot? If not what is
the goal of the new plan?
Thanks again for responding to my inquiry.
Brian
Brian Bochner
Senior Research Engineer
Texas Transportation Institute
CE/TTI Building, 3135 TAMU
Texas A&M University System
College Station, Texas 77843-3135
tel. (979) 458-3516, fax (979) 845-7548
For express delivery: 2929 Research Parkway, Room 366, College Station, Texas 77843
From:
Bob Cowell
To:
Schubert, Jason; Bochner, Brian
CC:
Simms, Lance
Date:
5/15/2009 7:52:12 AM
Subject:
RE: follow-up
Brian,
The discussion is about lowering poles along the property line to 15' as well as possibly the need to add two more 15' poles in that
same area to achieve the desired lighting levels.
From: David Gwin [mailto:Dgwin@cstx.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:13 AM
To: Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; rsgooch@suddenlink.net; dkipp@tamu.edu; Bochner, Brian
Subject: SourceNet Lighting Issue
Mr. Ross, Mr. Kipp, Mr. Gooch and Mr. Bochner:
I just wanted to circle back with you to let you know that we are making progress in regards to the challenges we have with the
SourceNet lighting issue. I am very hopeful that we will have something next week and I am still very committed to sitting down with
each of you to go over what we have worked out thus far. Thank you so much for all your assistance, understanding and patience in
this regard. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
David
David Gwin, AICP, CEcD
Director of Economic & Community Development
City of College Station, Texas
(979) 764-3753 Telephone
(979)764-3785 FAX
From: "Bochner, Brian" <b-bochner@tamu.edu>
To: Gwin, David
CC: Cowell, Bob; Schubert, Jason; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; rsgooch@suddenlink.net; (dkipp@tamu.edu), Dave Kipp
Date: 5/15/2009 5:43:48 PM
Subject: RE: SourceNet Lighting Issue
David,
Thanks for following up. We all appreciate the extra effort you and others are going to in order to protect the neighboring residential
properties from unnecessary light spillover from the SourceNet parking lot and to correct the errors made in the initial installation. We
trust that the revised lighting plan will be consistent with that for the adjacent SourceNet lot per the 2002 agreement on the building's
development worked out with the adjacent property owners and produce lighting that is consistent with the industry standards as
recommended by the Illuminating Engineers Society of North America in their Lighting Handbook. Brit Rice and his staff said they have
and use that standard and I gave a copy of the relevant pages to city staff during our meeting (I think Bob Cowell kept it). Although
we understand that we have no authority in the approval process, we would appreciate an opportunity to review the proposed new
plan before it is approved by your City Business Park committee that reviews deed covenants.
Thank you in advance for correcting this oversight.
Brian
Brian Bochner
Senior Research Engineer
Texas Transportation Institute
CE/lTI Building, 3135 TAMU
Texas A&M University System
College Station, Texas 77843-3135
tel. (979) 458-3516, fax (979) 845-7548
For express delivery: 2929 Research Parkway, Room 366, College Station, Texas 77843
From: 'Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Schubert, Jason; Bochner, Brian
CC: Simms, Lance; erik@erikscott.net; Erica_R@pebblecreek.org; jim.ross.gyep@statefarm.com; dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 5/18/2009 11:25:33 AM
Subject: Re: follow-up
This lower height would be welcome and may(??) be workable. Also, any new plans should specify what will be done next if they are
installed and prove unworkable. However, any plan that does not address the light cast into the neighborhood from the remaining 25
foot fixtures is INCOMPLETE! I have very strong spill from the 25 footers that do not have shields as do other homeowners.
Thanks,
Ron Gooch
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date: 5/21/2009 7:08:33 AM
Subject: New SourceNet Proposal from Britt Rice
Greetings,
Any news on a new proposal for the SourceNet lighting?
Lance... hope you're back from your trip and doing well!
Jason... We didn't get to meet at the gathering in City Council Chambers, but I thought you gave a very good briefing, nice job!
Best wishes,
Ron Gooch
979-690-5638 home
979-255-4797 cell
From: Lance Simms
To: Gooch, Ron & Sharron
CC: Cowell, Bob; Schubert, Jason
Date: 5/21/2009 1:28:02 PM
Subject: Re: New SourceNet Proposal from Britt Rice
Hey Ron:
We received a revised submittal a couple of days ago. The next step is to schedule a meeting with the you and the other
neighbors that attended the Advisory Board meeting. A city staff member should be in contact with you as soon as we finalize the
details.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
>>> "Bochner, Brian" <b-bochner@tamu.edu> 5/27/2009 12:29 PM >>>
Lance,
Thanks for this invitation. I will do my best to attend; at this time it looks clear. Any chance we can see the plan in advance?
Brian
From: Lance Simms
To: Bochner, Brian
Date: 5/27/2009 2:17:19 PM
Subject: Re: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Hey Brian
There are actually three options that have been submitted and you are certainly welcome to stop by and look at them prior to the
meeting next week. Please ask for me when you come in - if I am not available Jason can assist.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: 'Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; jim.ross.gyep@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian; dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 6/4/2009 9:20:57 AM
Subject: Follow-up on Wednesday, June 3, Meeting-SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
For summary, may I offer what we agreed is to be proposed to Britt Rice Electric, LP
1. The 2 dual fixture and 1 single fixture 25 foot poles at the rear of the lot nearest the residential neighborhood to be changed to
single fixture 15 foot poles with backlight shields. Installation is to be identical to the 2002 installation where the fixture is hung on the
pole toward the lot away from the residential property line.
2. Minimum number of 15 foot poles added to rear of lot as necessary. Installation identical to item 1. above.
3. Remaining 2 single and 6 dual fixture poles in the interior of the lot and entry drive to remain 25 foot. Locally fabricated, 3
sided vertical shields provided by Britt Rice Electric, LP to be installed on remaining 25 foot single and dual fixtures to shield luminaires
from the residential neighborhood.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
From: 'Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 6/4/2009 2:02:13 PM
Subject: CORRECTION: Follow-up on Wednesday, June 3, Meeting-SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS EMAIL!
Item 3. should be "S dual fixtures", not 6 as stated in the original email.
Below is the corrected text that should have been sent:
From: Lance Simms
To: Cowell, Bob
CC: Gwin, David; Neeley, David; Schubert, Jason
Date: 6/11/2009 2:09:55 PM
Subject: SouceNet Lighting Update
No
David, Jason, and I met earlier today with Britt Rice and Larry Patten regarding the SourceNet parking lot lighting. We presented the
latest proposal (as developed with the Pebble Creek neighborhood reps on 3 June). After discussion, here is where we landed:
• Britt will lower the light poles closest to the single-family homes to 15 feet and provide a single fixture per pole. This will
involve converting the two existing duel -fixture poles to single -fixture poles and installing two additional poles (for a total of
five). Britt will also provide an arm on each 15 foot pole that projects away from the pole, toward the parking lot.
• The remaining 25 foot poles (illuminating the center portion of the parking lot) will stay as they are.
• The 25 foot poles (illuminating the parking lot entrance) will stay as they are.
Britt is going to get with the manufacturer and have a revised photometric plan prepared and submitted to the City. Britt will also take
readings on site to determine the projected light cone for the 25 foot fixtures illuminating the center pf the parking lot. Once
the revised plan is submitted, the plan is to meet with the neighborhood reps before the final plan is approved by the BC Advisory
Board.
Bob, we feel like the meeting today was very positive and the approach described above represents a reasonable compromise on this
issue. We also feel the latest proposal is in keeping with the spirit of the phase 1 development.
David/Jason - please feel free to comment if you have anything to add.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" < rsgooch@suddenlink. net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 7/8/2009 6:48:35 AM
Subject: Thursday, July 9th Meeting - SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Planning and Development Board
City of College Station, TX
Re: Thursday, July 9, Meeting-SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Dear Sirs:
I regret I will not be able to attend this meeting as I will not be in town. Please accept this email as my statement on the proposal for
discussion.
The crux of our mutual problem is that the lighting was not originally designed according to the Universal Development Ordinance
(UDO), specifically, Article 7, Section 10 Outdoor Lighting standards, A.3 Mounting which states "Fixtures shall be mounted in such
a manner that the projected cone of light does not cross any property line." (httD://cstx.aov/docs/complete udo.Ddf
Article 7.10.A.3). Therefore, we now find ourselves enmeshed in a deliberation of hopefully inexpensive fixes to mitigate the design
error.
I realize the above standard can be subjective. However there is a concept deeply embedded in American jurisprudence named the
"reasonable man doctrine". I believe, as do many others who have viewed the lights from the homeowner properties, that a
reasonable person would determine that the lighting violates the UDO.
After some discussion with others, this is the opinion of the most affected homeowners:
1. The proposal by Britt Rice, LP for five 15 foot poles with single luminaries (with backlight deflectors) suspended away from the
homeowner property line is ACCEPTABLE and meets the requirement of the UDO. This is the only solution for the property line and no
other acceptable solution exists.
2. The remainder of the proposal violates the UDO, and, therefore, NOT ACCEPTABLE! The homeowner compromise is to keep the 25
foot dual luminary poles in direct contradiction to the original design proposal submitted to city staff IF they can be made to comply
with the UDO. The homeowner's do not wish to redesign the lighting to remedy the original design error. We only seek compliance with
the UDO.
PROPOSAL:
Britt Rice, LP relies on engineered drawings with foot candle (fc) specifications as a source of his conclusions. However, the contractor
has offered no engineered drawings to support the position that backlight deflectors or shields are not viable. Can these be presented
for evaluation and discussion?
There are varied size and shape deflectors in use in the original 2002 construction. Why can't some solution be used in this new
construction? This is a very inexpensive fix! There is NO REQUIREMENT in any city ordinances for a minimum foot candle illumination
for security purposes. There is NO REQUIREMENT by the city for the contractor to provide a sealed engineered product. There IS a
requirement to abide by the UDO!
I request the Board reengage Britt Rice, LP based on the above observations and facts.
If Britt Rice, LP is not agreeable, then I would like the opportunity to collect and present to the Board a set of foot candle
measurements along the property line, both lights on and lights off. There is a new moon with a completely dark night on July, 21,
2009, which provides complete darkness for several measurement opportunities for a few nights either side of this date. I do not need
any special requirements from SourceNet or the contractor to take these readings other than to repair and make operable the
malfunctioning luminaries. I intend to shield the current lights along the property line from the sensor so as to obtain a set of readings
from only the interior lights. I would invite anyone who wishes to observe/participate to join. When presented with this data, I believe
the results would be conclusive! For example, I stood in several spots on my property the night of July 6, with a nearly full moon and
could barely see my shadow. However, when exposed to the SourceNet lighting, I observed a very harsh and distinct shadow. This
occurs inside my home also. All the homes backing up to the SourceNet parking lot expansion experience this! This effect is not
obvious in yards adjacent to the 2002 original construction.
SUMMARY
1. UDO 7.10.A.3 compliance is REQUIRED. A preponderance of disinterested party opinions in line with the 'reasonable man doctrine"
supports the homeowners on this.
2. There is NO REQUIREMENT by the city to provide a minimum foot candle illumination for security purposes.
3. There is NO REQUIREMENT by the city for a sealed engineered product on parking lot lighting.
Respectfully submitted for your deliberation,
Ronald W. Gooch
5002 Cherry Hills Ct
College Station, Tx 77845
979-690-5638 Home
979-255-4797 Cell
From: 'Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 7/9/2009 9:31:28 AM
Subject: Re: Thursday, July 9th Meeting - SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
SUMMARY POINTS
SOURCENET LIGHTING MEETING
JULY 9, 2009
1. Britt Rice, LP did not install lighting as proposed to the planning and development staff. Proposed installation would have met the
requirement of Universal Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically, Article 7, Section 10 Outdoor Lighting standards, A.3 Mounting
which states "Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the projected cone of light does not cross any property
line."
2. If indeed Britt Rice, LP erred in submitting the wrong proposal, then the subsequent installation is a design error in complete
disregard of UDO 7.10.A3. Britt Rice, LP must accept accountability and responsibility to remedy.
3. The homeowners do not wish to dictate the design error fix. The homeowners only seek compliance with the UDO. This will also
result in a lower light signature invading the neighborhood.
4. The latest proposal for five 15 foot poles with single luminaries (with backlight deflectors) suspended away from the homeowner
property line is ACCEPTABLE and meets the requirement of the UDO. This is the only solution for the property line and no other
acceptable solution exists.
S. Compliance with UDO 7.10.A.3 is REQUIRED. No party to these discussions is empowered to waive the ordinance.
6. There is NO REQUIREMENT by the city to provide a minimum foot candle illumination for security purposes.
7. There is NO REQUIREMENT by the city for a sealed engineered product on parking lot lighting.
From: 'Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 7/10/2009 1:55:40 PM
Subject: Summary, July 9th Meeting - SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Please accept this as a summary of our meeting:
1. AGREED: The 5 Light proposal - Along the property line, two 25 foot dual fixture and one 25 foot single fixture lights to be converted
to 15 foot single fixture lights. Two additional 15 foot single fixture lights to be installed. All fixtures to be installed on arms projecting
away from residential property toward parking lot. All five single fixtures equipped with backlight deflectors.
2. PROPOSED: Homeowners request some method to subdue the intense illumination projecting over the fence line onto and into the
residential properties from the remaining five 25 foot dual fixtures and the one 25 foot single fixture at the far south end of the lot.
Discussion seemed to center around backlight deflectors as the least expensive, most palatable solution.
There are six properties most directly affected by the light installation. Last night I met with five of the homeowners (myself included)
to discuss the progress of deliberations. The sixth homeowner was unavailable; however, his property is sandwiched in the middle and
assumed also affected. My motives were to guage the approval of the solutions and to see if we could eliminate the two 25 foot dual
fixture poles in the smaller lot from our request in #2. above. I had hoped this might be a spirit of compromise to move this issue to
resolution.
All homeowners were extremely pleased and approve #1. above. All homeowners are affected by #2. above and wish to pursue a
solution.
All homeowners were affected by 2 or 3 fixtures (thats 4 to five luminaires at 40,000 lumens each).
The two 25 dual fixture poles in the small lot intensely affect the homeowner at 718 Royal Adelaide Dr. The four luminaires forma line
pointed straight at the home. Two of the four directional shields point directly at the homeowner property. No amount of narrative can
adequately describe 160,000 lumens pointed at this home!
The homeowners wish for a speedy resolution. Our request is to subdue and tone down the intense illumination of our properties.
Absent this, our quality of life and property values are adversely affected.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
979-690-5638 Home
979-255-4797 Cell
From: Bob Cowell
To:
Gwin, David; Neeley, David
CC:
Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date:
8/4/2009 12:12:48 PM
Subject:
SourceNet
I met with Larry Patten of Britt Rice Electric at the SourceNet site last night to look at the lights. After the site visit I concluded (as had
Lance at an earlier site visit) that the cone of light (which is the UDO standard) does not trespass onto adjoining property. Additionally,
there were multiple light readings taken at the visit at the edge of the parking lot nearest the homes (there is still a sizeable vegetated
buffer beyond this point) and no reading was even near 1 foot candle, which is often used as a standard in lighting ordinances.
Larry also informed me that they had made some adjustments to the lights in the center of the parking lot to force more light
downward rather than outward. I believe we have reached a point where the site exceeds the UDO and maintains the spirit of the
original SourceNet negotiations with the neighbors. I believe it would be appropriate to schedule a meeting in the next couple of
weeks to make a final ruling on this issue.
I will have Jason work with everyone to make sure we have all the information we need and in scheduling the meeting. If you have
any questions or need additional information please let me know.
Thanks,
Bob
From: David Gwin
To: Cowell, Bob; Neeley, David
CC: Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date: 8/5/2009 9:56:30 PM
Subject: Re: SourceNet
:..
Let's move to bring this thing to closure as soon as possible. A generous corrective action plan has been agreed to by the contractor
and we need to do the right thing in that regard. Further, the neighbrhood has been afforded every possible protection by the City's
current development regulations ... and then some: In the interests of all, we now need to move forward.
David
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Cowell, Bob; Gwin, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 8/25/2009 1:28:08 PM
Subject: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting Meeting - Wenesday, August 26, 2009
Planning and Development Board
The Business Center at College Station
Re: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Board Members:
First and foremost, a well deserved 'Thanks" is due all particpants in these deliberations for the professionalism and respect exhibited
the past six months. We are very close to a very desirable outcome due to the honesty and proactiveness displayed from all parties.
BACKGROUND
We have batted this around pretty thoroughly. Basically, we are trying to achieve the results agreed to in 2002 that were not
adequately recorded and preserved. Hopefully, a solution to preserve our efforts this time will be implemented.
DISCUSSION
The Pebble Creek homeowners petitioned the Board in May, 2009, for relief from what we believe is an overabundance of light
intruding on our properties. The petition was a two part request for change to the lighting we believed necessary to protect our
property values. Briefly, our petition requested the following:
Part 1. A physical change to the light structures.
Part 2. A reasonable period of light operations to suit the needs of the business and alleviate undesrable light effects on homeowner
properties.
In reference to Part 1, Britt Rice Electric, LP has proposed reconfiguring the lighting nearest the homeowner properties to five 15 foot
poles with single backlight shielded luminaries suspended away from the property line. Some form of light suppression has been
installed on the three 25 foot dual luminaries in the large parking lot and is very effective!
In reference to Part 2, the lighting currently operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to daylight and dusk to 12:00 AM
(midnight). The lighting does not operate Saturday or Sunday. Observation of the parking lots over the past six months reveals vehicle
activity arriving from 7-8:00 AM and departing from 5-7:00 PM. There is no vehicle activity in either lot from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Let
me restate this for effect: There is absolutely NO vehicular activity in either lot from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM!
RECOMMENDATIONS
Part 1.
The homeowners recommend the Board approve the proposal by Britt Rice Electric, LP. The homeowners further recommend the
continued installation of the light suppression discussed above to include the 25 foot single luminary on the south end of the lot and
the two 25 foot dual luminaries in the small parking lot. This light suppression is very effective and inexpensive.
Part 2.
The homeowners recommend a change on weekdays in the operation of the lights to OFF from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM when there is no
need for lighting. The operation will remain off on Saturday and Sunday. This is a simple timer change. It is further recommended
this operation be "memorialized" in written, legally binding, and enforceable form with SourceNet for the short term. For the long term,
it is suggested the Business Center covenants be amended for this property and future development that will be adjacent to Pebble
Creek subdivision.
SUMMARY
We are very close to a successful solution. The homeowners are appreciative of the proactiveness of Britt Rice Electric, LP and the
leadership provided by the Board to resolve this matter.
Respectfully, for the Pebble Creek homeowners,
Ron Gooch
979-690-5638 Home
979-255-4797 Cell
From: Lance Simms [mailto:Lsimms@cstx.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:08 AM
To: Patton, Larry
Subject: SouceNet Lighting
Hey Larry:
I am touching base to see how the changes to the SourceNet parking lot lighting are going. Can you give me a status report? Thanks!
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From:
"Patton, Larry" <LPatton@briceco.net>
To:
Simms, Lance
CC:
Rice, Britt; Degelia, Frankie
Date:
9/15/2009 4:20:09 PM
Subject:
RE: SouceNet Lighting
Sorry for the delay but as we discussed I have been involved in bidding a job and haven't had a chance to bring you up to date. We
have ordered all of the parts we need to make the revisions requested and most of them have arrived. We plan to prepare 2 new 15
foot poles and fixtures and replace the 2 each 25 poles and fixtures on the neighborhood side of the property and then rework the 2
removed poles and install them in locations as shown on our drawings. Then we will add the backlight optics to the poles requested.
Because of the cost involved we have chosen to put these optics only in the fixtures required by the advisory board. We were also
expecting a letter from the city saying that these changes will be all that is required and that we are not liable for any additional work
or for the final design of the parking lot. We hope to have all of this work completed by the end of September. I know that you will be
as glad as we are that this has finally been put to rest. Thanks for your assistance in resolving these issues.
To: David Gwin
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 8:40 AM
Subject: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Hello, Mr. Gwin. I hope all is well with you.
I understand from conversation with Lance Simms that Britt Rice Electric, LP is very near to making the requested changes to the
installed lighting. As you may recall, the homeowner's pleas were for a two part change to the lighting.... physical change to the light
structures and relief on the operating hours. ( See copied message below for reference). It would be gratifying to get both parts
accomplished concurrent with the contractor's upcoming work and put a satisfactory resolution of this issue to rest.
My inquiry for you is whether you have had an opportunity to discuss the operating hours with Mr. Carlin Cooper. If he is agreeable,
the change could be made while the contractor is on site and avoid additional inconvenience and cost. The requested operating hours
are ON Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to daylight and dusk to 8:00 PM and OFF 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Lighting to remain OFF all
hours Saturday and Sunday. (Please note this is only a small change from the current operation but one with a significant improvement
for the homeowners and SourceNet)
Please accept the following points for your discussion with Mr. Cooper:
1. Exhibits good public relations for minimum adverse business neighbor impact on the residential community.
2. Cost. The reduction of 5 hours per day / 20 hours per week / 10,400 hours per year times the cost per kw hour is easily computed.
The high wattage of this lighting is not an insignificant cost. The small daily change will impart a large economic savings to the
business.
3. It's a "Green" initiative. It's economically and environmentally smart.
4. Frankly, the operation during the 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM time frame is unwarranted. There is no pedestrian or vehicular activity. There
are no vehicles parked overnight. Actually, all activity begins after 7:00 AM and ceases by 7:00 PM. Therefore, the request includes a 1
hour buffer on each end.
5. Nothing in this change precludes a future adjustment in operating hours should SourceNet's business model require it. Discussion
with the Planning and Development Board may be warranted.
I believe the persuasion and influence of your office as the Director of Planning and Development is the preferable method
to accomplish this change.
Thank you for your leadership in resolving this issue. We are very near a desirable outcome and a model for future issues.
Please keep me informed as to Mr. Cooper's response.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
(979) 690-5638 Home
(979) 255-4797 Cell
From: Lance Simms [mailto:Lsimms@cstx.gov]
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:44 AM
To: Patton, Larry
Subject: RE: Sourcenet
Larry:
Any progress to report on the SoureNet parking lot lighting?
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Gwin, David
CC: Cowell, Bob; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 11/12/2009 5:05:41 PM
Subject: Follow up ... SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Dear Mr. Gwin:
I am communicating with you to follow up on developments or discussions you may have had with Mr.Cooper. Please reference my
email copied below I sent you on September 30, 2009.
Britt Rice Electric, LP began work today, Thursday, November 12, 2009, on the agreed changes to the parking lot lighting.
I firmly believe a communication from your office to Mr. Cooper will bring about the desired change in operating hours to minimize
neighborhood impact.
Time is of the essence in order to wrap up a total solution ... at the least cost!
Please reply and inform me where your office stands on this remaining issue.
On behalf of all the homeowners, we thank all the city staff for the work and leadership on resolving this issue.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
979-690-5638 (Home)
979-255-4797 (Cell)
From: David Gwin
To: Gooch, Ron & Sharron
CC: Cowell, Bob; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 11/12/2009 6:30:15 PM
Subject: Re: Follow up ... SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Dear Mr. Gooch:
As I committed to everyone at our last meeting, I intend to make the light timing request after all of the work has been completed as
this will be a quick adjustment that the owner can make at their discretion after all of the physical work has been fully realized. As we
agreed, this will be a request of the owner and is not being made as a requirement of the project or conditioned on its permit approval
As you know, I am extremely appreciative of both Mr. Rice's and Mr. Cooper's overall willingness to be very sensitive to the
neighborhood's concerns and do not wish.to appear to be unreasonable in this regard. I continue to ask for your patience and
understanding as we seek to balance the general needs and desires of everyone involved.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this regard. I hope that we will all soon have this issue resolved and behind us
Sincerely,
David Gwin, AICP, CEcD
Director of Economic & Community Development
City of College Station, Texas
(979) 764-3753 Telephone
(979) 764-3785 FAX
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: Gwin, David
CC: Cowell, Bob; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance; Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Bochner, Brian;
dkipp@tamu.edu
Date: 11/12/2009 8:14:50 PM
Subject: Re: Follow up ... SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Dear Mr. Gwin:
Thank you for your quick reply.
Please accept my sincere apology for the misunderstanding. I did not pick up that you were awaiting the completion of the physical
changes to the lighting before you approached Mr. Cooper. I understand your approach and agree it is appropriate.
My only concern was that it would be least costly to implement while the contractor was on she. I yield to your assessment as to how
this change in operating hours is accomplished. The prestige of your office is the best avenue to approach this for the benefit of the
citizens. You are correct that we do not want to appear unreasonable, hence, the "reasons" I provided for your consideration when you
approach Mr. Cooper. Some other participants in this deliberation may contribute some more "ammunition" for your approach to Mr.
Cooper. As you mentioned at the last meeting, Mr. Cooper will be motivated by strictly business reasons, e.g., "green", public
sentiment, cost, security, etc.
I cannot express this too much: We, the homeowners are extremely appreciative of your office and the city staff efforts to implement
these changes. They greatly improve the quality and enjoyment of our properties.
As always and respectfully,
Ron Gooch
>>> "Patton, Larry" < LPatton@briceco. net> 11/13/2009 8:39 AM >>>
Sorry I didn't let you know. We have started on the revisions. We are doing bases and trenching this week and should be finished by
the end of the month. I will let you know.
From:
Lance Simms
To:
Patton, Larry
Date:
11/13/2009 8:41:44 AM
Subject:
RE: Sourcenet
Thanks Larry!
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Degelia, Frankie
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:03 AM
To: Patton, Larry
Subject: SOUCENET PARKING LOT
THE POLES ARE UP AND BURNING.
YOU CAN CALL AND SCHEDULE THE SITE VISIT WITH THE CITY.
>>> "Patton, Larry" <LPatton@briceco.net> 11/30/2009 10:33 AM >>>
We can do an inspection whenever you are ready.
From: Lance Simms
To: Schubert, Jason
Date: 11/30/2009 12:39:07 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: SOUCENET PARKING LOT
Jason:
FYI, see below. I told Larry that we would try to get out there tomorrow (Tuesday). Let me know what time works best for you.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Lance Simms
To: Patton, Larry
CC: Cowell, Bob; Haver, Chris; Schubert, Jason
Date: 12/2/2009 3:32:31 PM
Subject: Re: FW: SOUCENET PARKING LOT
Larry:
We have inspected and approved the SourceNet parking lot expansion (including the parking lot lighting). A certificate of completion
will be sent to you soon. Thanks again for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve the neighbor's concerns.
I hope you have a great holiday season.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
From: Lance Simms
To: Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com; Gooch, Ron & Sharron; dkipp@tamu.edu
CC: Cowell, Bob; Schubert, Jason
Date: 12/10/2009 11:03:09 AM
Subject: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
f1I
I wanted to provide a final update on the status of the SourceNet Parking lot expansion. Last week, the City was notified by Britt Rice
Electric that the requested changes to the parking lighting were complete. Following a site inspection, we issued a Certificate of
Completion for the parking lot expansion. This action officially closed the project file.
It is my understanding that the Economic Development department is working with SourceNet to see if the light timing can be
adjusted. However, any adjustment to the timing is completely up to the discretion of the owner.
Lately, I wanted to thank all involved for your patience and understanding as we worked through this issue. I hope each of you have a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone:979.764.3741
From: David Gwin
To: Cowell, Bob; Neeley, David; Brown, Glenn; Schubert, Jason; Simms, Lance
Date: 1/8/2010 5:14:00 PM
Subject: SourceNet Lighting Issue
0
FYI ... the attached went out earlier this afternoon. This request should complete our last commitment on this issue. I will
be sending copies of this letter to representatives of the Pebble Creek HOA next week after Mr. Cooper has had time to receive his
original copy of the correspondence. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information in this regard.
David
David Gwin, AICP, CEcD
Director of Economic & Community Development
City of College Station, Texas
(979) 764-3753 Telephone
(979)764-3785 FAX
>>> "Ron & Sharron Gooch" < rsgooch@suddenlink. net> 2/10/2010 6:19 AM >>>
Mr. Gwin,
I hope the New Year has started well for you. Since I only saw your name in the paper once, I suspect all is proceeding smoothly in
your job!
Are you able to provide an update on your communications with Mr. Cooper concerning the Pebble Creek homeowner's request for a
reduction in the operating hours of the new SourceNet parking lot lighting?
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
979-255-4797
From: David Gwin
To: rsgooch@suddenlink.net
CC: Bob Cowell; Brian Bochner; Jason Schubert; Lance Simms; Ron& Sharron Gooch; dkipp@tamu.edu;,
jim.ross.gyep@statefarm.com
Date: 2/12/2010 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Attachments: SourceNet Light Timing Request.pdf
Good morning, Mr. Gooch:
Thank you for your kind greetings and I hope your year is off to a great start as well. Attached is a copy of the letter that I sent to Mr.
Cooper in early January 2010. Just so you know, I plan to be out at the Business Center at College Station in a couple of weeks on a
different matter and intend to try to follow it up in person. I hope this information helps and please let me know if you have any
further questions.
Thanks,
David
David Gwin, AICP, CEcD
Director of Economic & Community Development
City of College Station, Texas
(979) 764-3753 Telephone
(979) 764-3785 FAX
City of College Station
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Carlan Cooper
SourceNet Solutions, Inc.
211 Quality Circle
College Station, TX 77845-4470
RE: Sours et S lutions Parking Lot Lighting
Dear per:
First, let me say I hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. I would also like to
thank you for your continued cooperation with the City and Pebble Creek Homeowners
Association regarding recent efforts to resolve lighting issues at the SourceNet Solutions
property. I really appreciate you generously working with everyone involved to find a fair and
equitable solution to this issue.
At jpresent, it appears that Britt -Rice Electric has completed work on the transition from 25'
lights -to 15' lights in the parking lot extension. This replacement combined with retrofitting the
remaining 25' poles by installing light source suppression shields, has successfully fulfilled all of
the requirements outlined in the approved lighting package. In fact, these two measures have
gone a significant way towards reducing the amount of ambient light in nearby residential
areas.
Further, I was notified by the City's Planning and Development Services Department that a
Certificate of Completion has been issued in recognition of these recent changes to the lighting
fixtures. We greatly appreciate the timely manner in which you facilitated this adjustment, and
look forward to continuing this positive working relationship with Reynolds and Reynolds and
SourceNet Solutions.
At this time, I am inquiring as to whether or not it would be feasible to regulate and adjust the
on -site lighting to operate only during those periods when the parking lot is in use and when
vehicles are present. A representative from the Pebble Creek neighborhood recently inquired
about this possibility by proposing a scaling back of the lighting schedule to operate only from
6:00 a.m. to daylight and from dusk to 8:00 p.m. This way, all non -essential parking lot
illumination would be turned off between the hours of 8:00p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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something you would consider. Again, I greatly appreciate your assistance with this issue and
thank you for cooperating throughout the process. Please feel free to contact me at your
convenience.
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Economic and Community Development
Cc: David Neeley, City Manager's Office
Bob Cowell, Planning and Development Services
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Ron & Sharron Gooch
From: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>
To: "Ron & Sharron Gooch" <rsgooch@suddenlink.net>; "Lance Simms" <Lsimms@cstx.gov>;
<Jim.Ross.QYEP@statefarm.com>; <d(ipp@tamu.edu>; <b-bochner@ttimail.tamu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Lance,
I reread my email from last night to you and thought it might have been a little wordy. This was my feeble
attempt to be technical, legal, precise, etc, etc,.....!
Here's the simple take:
1. Lower all poles to 15 foot including the entry driveway as proposed by Britt Rice Electric, LP.
IVY — 2. Add two 15 foot single fixture poles at rear of lot as proposed by Britt Rice Electric, LP.
3. Change the two dual fixtures at rear of lot near homes to single fixtures.
y-krp2 4. Allfiv single fixtures at rear of lot near homes equipped with backlight deflectors.
5. Any other fixtures to be equipped with backlight deflectors if necessary.
Notes
a). Based on observation of the 2002 construction, I anticipate no backlight deflectors will be needed on the
interior 15 foot poles. However, a commitment to do so if necessary is needed. The south end of the parking lot
was elevated slightly with fill dirt when constructed and may present a challenge even with 15 foot poles.
b). Four of the six dual fixtures remain under this proposal. Only the two nearest the residential area are
changed to single fixtures.
Respectfully,
Ron Gooch
— Original Message —
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:21 PM
Subject: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Lance,
After some discussion with others, I would like to make a suggestion for you to forward to Britt Rice Electric,
LP and other concerned parties.
1a. It is indeed welcome to see the suggestions from Britt Rice acknowledging and attempting to correct the
lighting problem. He is to be commended for being forthright and proactive.
2b. Any solution must be guided by the city's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Article 7, Section 10
Outdoor Lighting standards, A.3 Mounting which states "Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that
the projected cone of light does not cross any property line."(http://cstx.gov/docs/compiete_Udo.pdf
Article 7.10.A.3)
3c. Additionally, the lighting should be consistent with the agreed to standards worked out in 2002 and
subsequently installed. Specifically, 15 foot poles with single fixtures containing backlight deflectors
suspended away from the residential property boundary, i.e., the pole between the fixture and the residential
area.
4d. Britt Rice's proposed options #2 and #3 meet some but not all of these requirements
6/3/2009
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Therefore, I would like to propose a combination of options #2 and #3 with a small improvement and a caveat:
Homeowner Proposals:
A. Options #2 and #3 Combo with Improvement: /J a
- Lower all poles and fixtures to 15 foot per option #3. Install 2 �nal 15 foot single fixture poles as per
option #2 submitted plan.
- Improvement - Replace the dual fixtures nearest residential boundary with single fixtures as per 3c. above.
This will complete an acceptable, uniform light signature along the entire property line between SourceNet and
the residential area.
B. Caveat
- Backlight deflectors must be employed on all fixtures nearest residential property boundary in compliance
with 2b. and as per 3c. above.
- Backlight deflectors must be employed on any other fixtures presenting violation of 2b. above.
These changes may provide the improvement in lighting levels that Britt Rice Electric, LP requires to provide
sealed drawings and meet homeowner expectations.
Sincerely,
Ron Gooch
— Original Message ---
From: Lance Simms
To: Jim.Ross-QYEP@statefarm.com ; rsgooch@suddenlink.net ; dkipp@ta_mu.edu , b-
bochner@ttimail.tamu.edu
Cc: Bob Cowell; Hayden Migl
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:28 AM
Subject: SourceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Folks:
Britt Rice has submitted some alternative parking lot lighting plans and the Advisory Board would like to
meet with y'all to present the options. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 am on Wednesday (3 June) in
room 106 of the College Station Conference Center (1300 George Bush Drive).
and please let me know if you have any questions.
Lance Simms, CBO
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station, TX
Phone: 979.764.3741
Station- Home of Texas A&M University.
6/3/2009
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1. Fixture (luminaire)
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project light horizontally.
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pressure sodium may be used. The same type must be used for the same or similar
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adjacent residential use.
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car washes, etc.) shall be fully recessed into the underside of such structures.
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From: Ronald W. Gooch
5002 Cherry Hills Ct
College Station, TX 77845
(979)690-5638
To: Mr. Carlin Cooper
Cc: Britt Rice Electric, LP
Re: Lighting at Newly Constructed SourceNet Parking Lot
Dear Sir:
March 5, 2009
I am writing to express my concern at the overabundance of lighting affecting the
residential area adjacent to the newly constructed parking lot at SourceNet.
As you may recall, the residents adjacent to the SourceNet property expressed concerns
back in 2002 about certain aspects of the commercial development and its possible
undesirable effects on the quality of the residential area Through cooperation and
compromise, I believe we reached acceptable solutions to our concerns in 2002 that
preserved residential quality and met SourceNet requirements. A brief history of those
deliberations is attached
Through your cooperation, several changes were accomplished:
1. The parking area behind SourceNet was reduced to include a larger buffer with the
residential area (Original proposal is last attachment)
2. No flood lights were installed on the rear of the building eliminating reflected light into
the neighborhood.
3. Pole lighting adjacent to the neighborhood was reduced from 25 feet to 15 feet and
equipped with single fixtures with shielding to focus light away from the homes.
4. Commitment to a 45 foot building setback, an increase above code requirement.
Discussions between the residents, Director of Economic Development for the City of
College Station (Kim Foutz) and the architect (R L. Payne & Associates) with your
involvement produced this very acceptable result. During my conversations with
Kim Foutz, she expressed to me your very real concern to not adversely impact the
quality and value of the homes in the residential area You are to be commended for that
attitude and resulting outcome.
Unfortunately, since the architect on the original development in 2002 was not involved
this time, that body of workable solutions did not carry through in the design of this new
parking lot.
However, I do not believe this oversight is fatal. I would like to appeal to that same spirit
of cooperation and dedication to preserving the quality of the residential area that was
prevalent in 2002 and resulted in the precedent for very acceptable lighting.
observed Problems:
1. The 25 foot poles are too tall. Even with recently installed shielding, the reflector
surfaces inside the fixtures are visible and project direct light into the residential area
The one behind my home with shielding actually is intense enough to cast shadows inside
my house and in my yard. Other homes have this same problem. This is not prevalent in
the original installations in 2002.
2. The dual fixtures on the poles nearest the residential area present too great a light
signature near the homes.
Proposed Solution:
1. Replace the 25 foot poles with 15 foot poles identical to the original installations in
2002 near the homes. All these new lights are close enough to the homes to warrant this
change unlike the distance to the 25 footers in the 2002 construction. Along with the next
solution, this will eliminate the direct view of the reflector surfaces inside the fixtures
from the homes.
2. All lighting should have shields focusing light away from the homes. Most currently
lack any shielding.
3. Replace the two dual fixture lights on the poles nearest the residential area with single
fixture lights to reduce the concentration of lighting. This should provide adequate
lighting on the lot with the reduced pole height.
I would like to invite a committee of decision makers to my home one evening to view
the intrusive lighting I have described and discuss these solutions. I will also arrange
visits with my neighbors to view the problem from their homes. Additionally, I
encourage you to take a slow drive one evening after dark along Putter Dr, then Apple
Valley Ct, followed by Royal Adelade Dr, and finally Cherry Hills Ct, pausing to view
the lighting between the homes. It will be very obvious the adverse impact the new
lighting has on the homes.
I hope the cooperative spirit we accomplished in 2002 can return here to achieve some
mutually advantageous goals; adequate lighting for SourceNet and preservation of quality
lifestyle and property values for homeowners.
R7:ly
Ronald W. Gooch
2
Feb. 4, 2002
Dear Neighbors,
I'm writing you to tell you of my concern about the commercial construction going on
behind our homes. Part of the plan is attached.
I ate most concerned about the parking lot that is Manned within feet of our back doors.
This building and its parking lots degrade our neighborhood taking away the greenbelt
and causing the Pebblecreek Park to lose its park -like appearance. I understand that this is
zoned for commercial but we need to do all we can to conserve the integrity our
neighborhood
Also, I've been told that a six foot concrete wall will be built between the commercial
land and our homes. Today they are laying rebar on the boundary line behind our homes
on the end of Putter, Apple Valley Ct., and Royal Adelaide.
We built our home three years ago with the assurance from Bobby Mauldin from the
Pebblecreek Development Office and our builder that this area (at least to a line even
with #700 Putter) was a utility easement, and nothing would be built directly behind our
home.
These plans corrupt our neighborhood quality and there are more plans for building
adjoining our homes.
If you have concerns and questions act now while before it's all done.
Here is a list some of the people who may answer your questions.
Please react ASAP, they are laying rebar today!
Mindy Austin
4800 Apple Valley Ct.
690-7122
People to talk to:
Director of Economic Development: Kim Foutz 764-3753
City Manager; Tom Brymer 764-3510,
Asst. City Manager; Charles Wood 764-3510
Staff planner City of College Station; Jessica Jimmerson 764-3570
Mail for the city: P.O.Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842
Pebble Creek Development, Davis Young, Bobby Mauldin 690-0992;
COLLEGE STATION
P. O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77642
Tel: 409 764 3500
February 6, 2002
5002 Cherry Hills Ct.
College Station, Texas 77845
Dear Resident:
The City of College Station Economic Development Department is sponsoring an
informational meeting regarding the So'urceNlet development on Quality Circle vn the
Business Center. The meeting will be held on February 12, 2002 at 6:00 P.M in the
Utility Service Center training room at 1601 Graham Road (see attached map).
Please feel free to contact me at 764-3509 should you have any questions or need any
further information.
Sincerely,
J4
Kim Foutz
Director of Economic Development
cc: Glenn Brown, Assistant City Manager
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Home of Texas A&M University
COLLEGE STATION
P. O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842
Tet. 409 764 3500
February 14, 2002
Mr. & Mrs. Gooch
5002 Cherry Hills Ct.
College Station, Texas 77845
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gooch:
Thank you for attending the informational meeting on February 12, 2002 regarding the
office development taking place in the business center on Quality Circle. As requested,
please find enclosed a copy of the presentation as presented during the meeting.
Additionally, a question was asked regarding the burning taking place on the construction
site. The construction contractors do have a valid bum permit and are burning in
accordance with City ordinances.
Please feel free to contact me at 764-3753 or via email at kfoutz .ci.colleae-station.tx.us
should you have any additional questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Kim Foutz
Director of Economic Development
cc: Glenn Brown, Assistant City Manager
Jessica Jimmerson, Staff Planner
Natalie Ruiz, Development Coordinator
Home of Texas A&M University
February 14, 2002
To: College Station City Council
Mayor Lynn Mclihaney
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Mariott
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winuie Gamer
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
RE: City of College Station Business Park, SourceNet Building
As President of the Pebble Creek Owners Association I would like to address some of the
concerns our residents have regarding the SourceNet building that is currently under
construction in the College Station Business Park. We have addressed the Planning and
Zoning committee and took part in an informative meeting with Kim Foutz the director of
the Economic Development Council.
• First and foremost is the issue with the location of the 28-space parking lot that is
adjacent to several resident's homes_ Since the parking lot comes very close to
several of the resident's homes, we are very concerned about lighting, noise,
safety and the overall ramifications that can be associated with a parking lot.
Could another space in the business park facilitate this proposed parking lot? If
the City of College Station is willing to grant a variance on the number of parking
places will the owner & developer be willing to remove the proposed parking lot?
• Security issues for the resident's homes, safety issues for the children on the
playground.
• Originally when many of these lots were sold the plat reflected a 2.649 reserve
tract. This has been re -platted unbeknownst to any of the residents. We have
learned that the only attempts made were on Channel 19 and small excerpts in the
newspaper.
• Will this land use be beneficial to the general welfare, safety and health of the
residents?
0- Will this land use adversely influence adjacent property values?
My summary statement
In summary the key factor creating the concerns expressed at the recent meeting
regarding this construction is loss of the neighborhood atmosphere for the homes adjacent
to the building site. Property value is dependant on the neighborhood setting, which is
comprised of beauty, natural lighting, and freedom of noise. None of these points have
been considered in this case because the business was considered over the neighborhood
values. However, common sense tells us that something is needed to maintain a proper
neighborhood environment or you wouldn't be encountering the present uproar from the
neighbors.
The answer is simply that space is needed between the business building site, business
parking lots, and the adjacent homes. Space is needed to create proper shielding from
noise, shielding from 24 hour parking lot lighting, and shielding from an unsightly view.
Space provides safety for children and security for the homes. For example, an earthen
elongated hill (berm) adjacent to the offsetting neighbors heavily planted with rapid
growing trees would mitigate the negative effect of the office site.
With anything less, the City of College Station government cannot say, as we so
commonly hear, that "we are for maintaining neighborhood values". Our appeal is that
careful attention be given to how this business plan can be altered to fit with the
neighborhood rather than blindly follow the outdated terms and conditions platted for use
of the business property.
MEMO
Date: 24 August 2009
To: Business Center Advisory Board Members
From: Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
Re: SourceNet Lighting Plans
Please find the attached lighting plans for SourceNet in advance of your Board meeting
this Wednesday morning. The attached plans represent the latest proposal from Britt Rice
Electric, L.P.
A representative from Britt Rice Electric will be attending the meeting on Wednesday to
address any technical questions you may have.
Please let me know if you need additional information prior to the meeting.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
28 September 2009
Britt Rice
Britt Rice Electric, LP
3002 Longmire Drive
College Station, TX 77845
RE: SouceNet Parking Lot Lighting
Dear Mr. Rice:
Per your request, please accept this letter as written confirmation that the Business Center
Advisory Board met on August 26, 2009 to consider the latest parking lot lighting
proposal for SourceNet. The Board approved the proposed plan, as submitted, with the
following condition:
• Backlight optics are installed on all the 25' dual -head fixtures in the parking lot with
the exception of the first fixture located on the left of the drive aisle as one enters the
property from Quality Circle.
Please be advised that that the final lighting installation will be required to comply with
the approved plans as conditioned above. Once the parking lot lighting is installed, please
contact the City to schedule a final inspection. A Certificate of Completion (CC) will be
issued by the City once the work is inspected and approved by City Staff. Once a CC is
issued by the City, you may consider your obligations regarding the parking lot lighting
fulfilled. Additionally, the CC will act as our acknowledgement that the SourceNet
parking lot lighting complies with all City ordinances and requirements.
In closing, I want to thank you for demonstrating patience and flexibility as we worked to
resolve this matter. I may be contacted at 979-764-3741 or via e-mail at
bcowellgcstx.gov should you have questions or need additional information.
Sincere ,
Bob Cowell, AICP
Director, Planning & Development Services
the heart of the Research Valley
P O. BOX 9960
1101 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION • TEXAS • 77842
979.764.3510
www.cstx.gov
January 8, 2010
Carlan Cooper
SourceNet Solutions, Inc.
211 Quality Circle
College Station, TX 77845-4470
RE: 'OurC et S lotions Parking Lot lighting
Dear per:
First, let me say I hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. I would also like to
thank you for your continued cooperation with the City and Pebble Creek Homeowners
Association regarding recent efforts to resolve lighting issues at the SourceNet Solutions
property. I really appreciate you generously working with everyone involved to find a fair and
equitable solution to this issue.
At present, it appears that Britt -Rice Electric has completed work on the transition from 25'
lights to 15' lights in the parking lot extension. This replacement combined with retrofittingthe
remaining 25' poles by installing light source suppression shields, has successfully fulfilled all of
the requirements outlined in the approved lighting package. In fact, these two measures have
gone a significant way towards reducing the amount of ambient light in nearby residential
areas.
Further, I was notified by the City's Planning and Development Services Department that a
Certificate of Completion has been issued in recognition of these recent changes to the lighting
fixtures. We greatly appreciate the timely manner in which you facilitated this adjustment, and
look forward to continuing this positive working relationship with Reynolds and Reynolds and
SourceNet Solutions.
At this time, I am inquiring as to whether or not it would be feasible to regulate and adjust the
on -site lighting to operate only during those periods when the ;parking lot is in use and when
vehicles are present. A representative from the Pebble Creek neighborhood recently inquired
about this possibility by proposing a scaling back of the lighting schedule to operate only from
6:00 a.m. to daylight and from dusk to 8:00 p.m. This way, all non -essential parking lot
illumination would be turned off between the hours of 8:00 p:tn. and 6:00 a.m.
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I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on taking action in the above regard and if it is
something you would consider. Again, I greatly appreciate your assistance with this issue and
thank you for cooperating throughout the process. Please feel free to contact me at your
convenience
Economic and Community Development
Cc: David Neeley, City Manager's Office
Bob Cowell, Planning and Development Services
Lance Simms, Planning and Development Services
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Intrusive Lighting
From Newly Constructed Parking Lot
At
SourceNet
In
College Station Business Center
Presented by: Ronald W. Gooch Presented to: College Station City Council
5002 Cherry Hills Ct March 12, 2009
College Station, TX 77845
979-690-5638
Background: • Previous meetings and agreements to mitigate undesirable elements and
effects on Pebble Creek neighborhood.
• Participants included:
-City of College Station represented by Kim Foutz, Director of
Economic Development
-Mr. Carlin Cooper, representative of the owners of the property
-Architects R. L. Payne and Associates
-Pebble Creek Homeowners Association
-Pebble Creek Development Corporation
-Various effected homeowners
• See separate packet for detailed background.
Contacts: • Property Owners Representatives
Mr. Carlin Cooper
Mr. Chris Cooper
(979)595-2600
• Contractor
Britt Rice @ Britt Rice Electric, L.P.
(979)693-4076
2002: • Previously installed lighting did not directly illuminate homes.
• 15 foot single fixtures with directional shields.
2009: • Installed lighting directly illuminates homes.
• 25 foot dual fixtures, some with no directional shields combine to cause
the reflectors inside to be viewable from the homes.
Summary: • The City of College Station was a sponsor and direct participant in the
discussions in 2002.
• These discussions and subsequent agreements led to workable solutions.
• Mr. Cooper previously expressed a sincere desire to not have the
SourceNet development adversely affect the quality of life or property
values of the homeowners.
• The property owners were deeded valuable land and granted tax
abatements for their business. For these favors, it is incumbent upon
them to not diminish the quality of the residential area.
• Given the City of College Station's past involvement and actions, it is
entirely appropriate for the City to be actively engaged in remedying
this problem. A return to the solutions agreed to in 2002 is best!