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Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
October 7, 2009 //
TO: Mark R. Johnson, Bury + Partners; via fax 210-525-0529✓ f -7-ci
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, AICP
Planning Administrator
SUBJECT: HEB #2 (SP)
I reviewed the above -mentioned site plan/development permit/non-residential architectural
standards application turned in for the October 7, 2009 deadline and determined it to be
incomplete. The following is the preliminary item needed to complete the submittal so that staff
may conduct a thorough review. Please submit the following information by 10 a.m. on any
Monday for review that week:
A Traffic Impact Analysis. I understand that this is to come under separate
cover, but it has not yet been submitted.
Please be aware that if this application is not completed before November 23, 2009, it will expire
and a new application and fees will be necessary to continue the site planning process.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570.
cc: Mike Coontz, Weiner Development; via fax 713-623-0178 Ae-d 1 u-1 c1
Kurt Vanderwalle/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091 U 10-1-0
Kathy Strimple PE/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091 1✓41:J ta-7.
Case file No. 09-00500206
Case file No. 09-00500207
Case file No. 09-10500057
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MEMORANDUM
October 12, 2009
TO: Mark R. Johnson, Bury + Partners; via fax 210-525-05294
FROM: Jason Schubert, AICP
Senior Planner
SUBJECT: HEB #2 (SP)
Thank you for your submittal of the Traffic Impact Analysis, which completes the above -
mentioned site plan / development permit / non-residential architectural standards applications.
This project met the October 7, 2009 submittal deadline and will be distributed to staff this week
for their review.
cc: Mike Coontz, Weiner Development; via fax 713-623-01788i�
Kurt Vanderwalle/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091
Kathy Strimple PE/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091w tZ-or-1
Case file No. 09-00500206
Case file No. 09-00500207
Case file No. 09-10500057
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October 23, 2009
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mark R. Johnson, Bury + Partners; via fax 210-525-0529 v/ L K
FROM: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: HEB #2 (SP)- Site Plan
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:
Cover memo providing written responses to all of staffs comments (identify the
specific page that each comment was addressed on or the reason for not
addressing the comment);
Revised TIA;
Four (4) revised site plans;
One (1) landscaping plan;
One (1) revised erosion control plan;
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).
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 me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
PC: Mike Coontz, Weiner Development; via fax 713-623-0178 V GN
Kurt Vanderwalle/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091 ✓
Kathy Strimple PE/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091 ✓ 41 i
Case file #09-00500206
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: HEB #2 (SP) — 09-00500206
7PL/jNNING
The newly submitted Tower Point Preliminary Plat and Tower Point Phase 3 Final Plat must
be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to. site plan approval. Those
items are anticipated to be going together to P&Z on November 19.
0hank you for showing the conceptual plan of future improvement on the first site plan
submittal. To simplify the finished site plan, please remove any improvements not
associated with this site plan on the next submittal. Thank you.
Please draw a phase line that is 20' from any new improvement associated with this site
plan.
Driveway/drive aisles that are not contained within a parking area must be curbed on both
17 sides. Please revise the site plan to reflect this requirementl v *
L5K Please label the off -site private access easement as P�onstructed by Developer".
6 A 10' sidewalk is required on the north and south si ree wells are required along 15%
of the linear front of both facades and should include at least one canopy tree of a minimum
2.5" caliper every 6' in length. Please show this information on the site plan.
)) When the required 5' sidewalks cross a driveway or drive, the pedestrian crossing area
should be stamped/dyed concrete or pavers instead of being painted stripes. Please add
periodic pedestrian crossing to connect to future businesses across the private access
easement off of Hwy 6. Thank you. Nk& 'N CJ^oEL C hnvt 6�k<5Lc
Please include the square footage of the fueling area canopy.
1W This is considered a shopping center and therefore has a parking ratio of 1:250. This
minimum requirement is being met, but please revise the parking calculations.
Is the round area at the north e d of the parking area intended to be the 500 SF plaza? It
looks like there is a wa ature, benches, and a decorative wall. This is just an
assumption. If it is intended to serve this purpose, please label the area and the individual
ualifying features.
1/1ll parking islands must be 180 SF with a 6" curb around it. Several of the parking rows do
not meet this requirement. In addition, the parking island near the front door is not 180 SF.
Please revise.
(E25)The dashed line for the fire lane is a little confusing. Is this intended to be the boundary of
the fire lane -built concrete? If so, the fire lane for this building, if more than 30' in height, is
26' in width. c O' i v\ MW
--13) Please identify the square at the northeast corner of the property.
— 14) There are numerous areas that are not labeled or easily identifiable, particularly at the rear
of the building. Please see the word "what" on the attached copy of the site plan and
indentify these area on the next submittal. Thank you.
15) Please indentify what screening material is being referenced in Note 16 and the fence
material being referenced in Note 3. 'y10� ON e V�o'h.S
Please indentify on the site plan which parking concept from Section 7.9 of the UDO is being
utilized in this plan. When parking island square footage is dimensioned, Staff will be able to
determine if the island requirement is being satisfied.
Page 2 of 9
07' There are two fire hydrants that appear to be in an awkward position. One can be found in
the middle of the sidewalk on the north side of the building closer to the carwash. The other
is behind the main building but is set back way from the fire lane. Please reposition these
two hydrants.
18 The outdoor storage area in the rear must be screened 100% from view with a fence or wall
of at least 6' and not greater than 8' in height. It is understood that screening from the right-
of-way is difficult, and this will be taken into consideration w en reviewing your next
submittal detailing the intended screening method. r10 vkkkG
Commercial driveway approaches must be a minimum of 24' in width. Several of the
driveways shown on the site plan are 20' in width. Please revise.
Staff was unable to locate the dumpster area. Please label and dimension the specified
area. In addition, please identify what screening method is being proposed around the
dumpster. The dumpster enclosure should match the building. Thank you. JYrrSI Con^?4c-ft)rS
Please add the street light symbol to the legend.
�Is the shape in front of the fueling canopy intended to represent the gasoline storage tanks?
? Isso, please clarify that they will be below grade.
the carwash building a place that the customers will be able to enter to pay for services?
There is not a door being shown; however, the building appears larger than what was
constructed at the HEB at Holleman and Texas Avenue.
24) Please label the following on the site plan:
-,aYall setbacks, including those associated with the fuel sales area as found in Section
6.3.G.8,
® all fire lanes, which should be 26' in width,
cr'the property owner of abutting lots
(a all easements with their volume and page number,
building height,
carwash pay box (if applicable).
25) Please add the following items to the site plan:
vicinity map with Arrington Road displayed,
-- b) FEMA floodplain note, !
-= (W curb detail,
@ pavement detail, OWN-4
LW bicycle rack detail.
26) Please add the following items to the title block:
— a<legal description of the property, including any lot being affected by this site plan,
Owner's name, phone number, and address,
�KArchitect's name, phone number, and address.
Please dimension the following items on the site plan:
throat depth of each driveway (including parking area drives),
drive aisle widths (parking drive aisles are already dimensioned,
iPY'leach parking island square footage,
Or"Parking spaces,
0 cart storage areas, ,
1,V outdoor display/sales area square footage,
J)' outdoor storage area in rear,
Private Access Easements as shown on the Final Plat,
;ghts-of-way width (Hwy 6 and Hwy 40),
�Odistance to nearest to Arrington Road and intersection of Hwy 6 and Hwy 40 for both
connections on the highways.
t24 FYI ... A TxDOT permit is required for connections to Highway 6 and 40. Since both
highways have a speed limit over 50 miles/hour, deceleration lanes are needed for both
connections.
There should be a curb around the queuing and parking spaces at the carwash.
29 Please identify the exact area and square footage of the outdoor sales area on the site plan.
Merchandise may be stored or displayed on site for sale to customers. Permanent outdoor
sales areas shall be enclosed by a minimum six-foot screen or wall. Such areas shall not
exceed 2,500 square feet or ten percent (10%) of the total site area, whichever is less.
Permanent areas open to the public for the display and/or sale' �of merchandise must be
included in parking requirement calculations. P1QQ p� y�0 Are the the private access easements intended to be only 20' in width?
The queuing spaces at the pharmacy must be 10.5' in width.
V32'A 12' bypass lane needs to be provided for the pharmacy drive-thru. The bypass lane can
bump out around the outside lane and then connect back to it on the other side of the pick-
up station.
13319ending machines and ice machines cannot be freestanding at the fueling area. They must
be enclosed within a building.
3 A carwash and Fueling Area Plan is referenced on the site plan, but Staff was unable to
locate it.
Curbing needs to be constructed along the property edge abutting the parking spaces.
—3& Please provide a detail of the retaining wall. The wall should be screened or treated to
replicate. stone or brick.
3 Please revise the carwash lane to be 15' in width to accommodate one-way traffic.
WThe north arrow on the site plan does not appear point to true north. Please revise.
ease add a note stating, "Phase 3 and Phase 7 of the Tower Point Subdivision are
considered one building plot. This building plot must comply with standards found in
Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance pertaining to building plots over 150,000
square feet or greater."
40 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.
&Provide a general note on the site plan that states the following: Exterior building and site
lighting will meet the standards of Section 7.10 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.
42) Please note that any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City
of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your
plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not be made of aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
43) The Final Plat for Phase 3 has not been reviewed and may result is additional
comments.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Date: October 21, 2009
I recommend scheduling a meeting to discuss these comments prior to the second submittal.
LA N DS CA P I N GISTRE ETSCAPI N GIB U F F E R
1. Landscaping calculations should be based on the total land area being developed with this
site plan, including the private access easements being constructed.
2. A 10' sidewalk is required on the north and south side. Tree wells are required along 15%
of the linear front of both facades and should include at least one canopy tree of a minimum
2.5" caliper ever 6' in length.
3. Lot 12 does not have frontage on Hwy 40; therefore, street streets are not required.
4. Are the selected trees appropriate for the sloped area in the rear?
5. Please add the following items to the title block:
a) legal description of the property, including any lot being affected by this site plan,
b) Owner's name, phone number, and address,
c) Architect's name, phone number, and address.
6. Please add a note that non -canopy trees will be measured 12" from grade on a single cane.
7. Though none is being shown on the landscape plan, be aware that loose rock is not an
approved groundcover.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Date: October 21, 2009
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Irrigation system must be protected by either a Pressure Vacuum Breaker, a Reduced
Pressure Principle Back Flow Device, or a Double -Check Back Flow Device, and installed
as per City Ordinance 2394.
2. All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City Ordinance
2394.
TXDOT
Access driveways to SH 6 & SH 40 must meet TxDOT's current "Regulations for Access
Driveways to State Highways". Regulations are "primarily" based on posted speed limits and
distances between proposed & adjacent access points. Where the posted speed limit is 50
MPH or greater the required minimum spacing between access points is 425% @ 45 MPH
spacing is 360'; @ 40 MPH spacing is 305'. Where access spacing is insufficient joint access
will be required or access to internal/external streets. Any proposed Access driveways should
take into account the location of the ramps along the west ROW of SH 6 & the section of
controlled access along the north ROW of SH 40. Appropriate data, including drainage will
be required for any future work/permits in the ROW @ this development site.
Reviewed by: Karl Nelson
Date: October 16, 2009
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Sh.C1.0 — It appears that some of the erosion control measures are being duplicated by this
HEB and Tower Point Ph. 3.
2. Sh.C1.0 —Where are the construction exits?
3. Sh.C1.1 — Detail A3 should specify ASTM D448 on Note #1, a minimum width of 12-ft on
Note #4, and a Geotextile Fabric beneath the stone on the profile (please see City Std.
Details — Sheet SWPP1).
4. Sh.C2.0 — Water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer lines need to be shown on the site plan.
More detail can be provided on Sheet C3.0, but they need to at least be shown on the site
plan.
5. Sh.C2.0 — Key Notes #13 and #14 should both be Public Utility Easements.
6. Sh.C2.0 — For clarity, a written label should be added to delineate where the PUEs are
located.
7. Sh.C2.0 — Please add a Floodplain Information note to this sheet as well.
8. Sh.C2.0 — Please add a note stating that this development is within the Spring Creek
Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area. FYI ... These fees are due at time of Building Permit
issuance.
9. Sh.C2.0 — Please verify that the fire lane continues around the building since the FDC needs
to be next to the fire lane.
10. Sh.C2.0 — Please include water and sanitary sewer minimum, average, and peak demands
on the site plan as well.
11. Sh.C3.0 — Please continue to coordinate the location of utilities with WP Moore.
12. Sh.C3.0 — Please provide flowline information for the sanitary sewer tie-ins.
13. Sh.C3.0 — Please label water, sanitary, and storm sewer lines with length, size, material,
and slope, if not already included.
14. Please label access drives to SH6 Frontage Rd. and Hwy. 40 as being built by others.
15. FYI ...The development permit documents for Tower Point Ph.3 are still under review and
may affect the site plan.
16. In addition to the following standard comments, if more than 5 acres will be disturbed during
construction of this project a NOI must be filed with the state and a copy provided to the
CoCS. Storm water management requirements are as follows, any questions may be
directed to Donnie Willis, CoCS Drainage Inspector, at 979-764-6375:
Storm Water Discharges from Small Construction Activities
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a general permit for construction
activities under the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System. The general permit
(TXR150000) is for construction activities disturbing at least 1 but less than 5 acres or is part of
a common plan of development disturbing at least 1 but less than 5 acres.
You will need to follow these steps to discharge storm water from your construction site to the
City of College Station's Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4):
1. Read the general permit (TXR150000) to make sure it applies to your situation.
2. Adhere to the requirements of the general permit (TXR150000).
3. Prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with Part
111 of the general permit (TXR150000).
4. Sign and post a construction site notice.
5. At least 2 days before beginning construction, provide a copy of the site notice to the
operator of any Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4) into which storm
water will be discharged.
A MS4s include streets, channels, gutters, ditches or anything else that is publicly owned,
designed or used to collect or transport storm water.
As long as you meet the conditions of this general permit, you are authorized to discharge storm
water.
No notice of intent (NOI), notice of termination (NOT), or fee is required under this option —as
long as the requirements of this general permit are followed.
This particular general permit will expire at midnight on March 5, 2008.
A copy of General Permit TXR150000 can be obtained from TCEQ at.-
h ttp/www. tceq. state. U. us/assets/publis/permitting/waterquality/attachments/storm water/txr150000. pdf
A copy of the construction site notice can be obtained from TCEQ at.
http/www. tceq. state. tx. us/assets/publis/permitting/waterquality/attachments/stormwater/txr152d2. pdf
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: 10/23/09
TRANSPORTATION
1. First Paragraph in the Executive Summary page i, describes the HEB build out as
88,000 SF, earlier site plan submissions illustrated an expansion on either side of the
HEB of approximately another 20,000 SF. TIA should include total build out including
future expansion.
2. Last Paragraph in the Executive Summary page i, concerning the intersection of
Arrington and SH 40 `The signalization of the intersection is considered sufficient and
appropriate mitigation for the anticipated conditions." The City has programmed the
signal and is under design and will be in place before HEB build -out.
3. Table 4 page 20 the Supermarket AM Peak Gross Trips are wrong. Based on ITE
generation rates for land use 850, am peak hour average generation rate is 10.05 per
1000 sq ft with 49% entering and 51 % exiting this produces 433 trips exiting and 451
trips entering.The Gas Station trips rates are also wrong. The rates on Table 4 are
based on 14 pump stations, the ITE rates are based on fueling positions. So you
would have 28 fueling positions. The trips on Table 4 should be doubled.
4. Based on observed field conditions at SH 40 and SH 6 the SYNCHRO output sheet in
the appendix Tab 1 for the existing conditions am peak hour is in question. More
specifically the column for EBL; the output data sheet illustrates this movement as
LOS A, field conditions say otherwise. The storage length was left off the analysis. A
storage length of 410 per lane should be used. Based on observed field conditions the
queue at these two storage lanes were at capacity in the am peak period for each
signal phase with the queue spilling on to the through lanes on SH 40.
5. Rerun analysis with corrected data inputs. Did the analysis include traffic utilization of
alternative routes more specifically Barron Rd after the completion of the overpass at
SH6?
6. The mitigation solution of optimizing the signals for the intersection of SH 40 and SH 6
for the three movements that are failing should be modeled to illustrate the intersection
LOS to be D or better after the mitigation. The optimizing of the signals at the
intersection will not do anything to address to queuing at the SH 6 SB to SH 6 NB
turnaround. Furthermore it is anticipated that traffic coming out of the development will
use the turnaround to go northbound.
7. Include language in TIA report that describes the Unified Development Ordinance right
turn deceleration construction requirement at each driveway based on 50 trip
generation per the peak hour or 25 trip generation per peak hour based on 40 mph.
Reviewed by: Joe Guerra, Transportation Planning Coordinator Date: 10/16/2009
FIRE
1) Show two Knox Box locations at the front and back of the building. The front
location should be near the front main entrance and the back near an entrance
door.
2) Any gates, fencing or secure areas will need a Knox Pad Lock.
3) Knox F.D.C. caps are required.
Reviewed by: Steve Smith Date: 10/14/09
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes or provides
descriptive easements for electric infrastructure as designed by CSU for electric lines (where
applicable, including street lights).
2. Developer may be responsible for locating easements on site to insure that electrical
infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries.
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 riser poles. 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 etc) 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. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and / or site plan. Email to:
gmartinez@cstx.gov.
9. Developer provides load data to CSU as soon as it is available to avoid construction delays.
Delivery time for transformers not in stock is approximately 40 weeks.
10. Final site plan must show all proposed electrical facilities necessary to provide electrical
service, i.e. transformer(s), pull box(es), switchgear(s), meter location and conduit routing as
designed by CSU.
11. To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Gilbert Martinez at
979.764.6255.
Reviewed by: Gilbert Martinez
Date: 10.16.2009
SANITATION 1 _
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Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia Date: October 13, 2009
1101 Texas Avenue,P.O. Box 9960
College Station,,Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
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MEMORANDUM
November 20, 2009
TO: Mark R. Johnson, Bury + Partners; via fax 210-525-0529
FROM: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: Heb #2 (Sp) - Site Plan
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. The next submittal will be the third
and final review by staff for this round of reviews. If all items have not been addressed on the
next submittal, another $668 processing fee will need to be submitted for the subsequent set of
three (3) reviews. Please address the comments and submit the following information for further
staff review:
Eight (8) complete sets of construction documents for the proposed development
with the revised site and landscaping plans attached (one set will be returned to
you, please submit additional copies if you want more than one approved set)
Four (4) revised site plans
One (1) landscaping plan
One (1) 11x17 grading and erosion control plan
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
call me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Mike Coontz, Weiner Development; via fax 713-623-0178
Kurt Vanderwalle/HEB Grocery Cc; via fax 210-938-8091
Kathy_Strimple PE/HEB Grocery Cc; via fax 210-938-8091
Case file #09-00500206
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO.2
Project: Heb #2 (SP) - 09-00500206
PLANNING
VIf Since the HEB site is being expanded to include the neighboring retail. Please label these
plans for HEB as Phase I.
LX Please clarify why the phase line bumps out along the drive aisle to the south of the main
building.
LY The pedestrian crossing to connect to future businesses across the private access
easement off of Hwy 6 must be shown on the site plan. The construction of those
crosswalks can be decided between HEB and the developer of Tower Point. The
crosswalks are required for pedestrian connectivity which was a condition of the plat and
can also be found in Section 7.9.E.4. There should be a crosswalk on either side of the
four-way stop next to the 500 SF plaza and across the drive that enter the HEB site in that
area. There should also be one at each private access easement connecting to the main
private drive coming off Hwy 6 frontage. In addition, a 5' paved path needs to be provided
to lead to those crosswalks. This pathway can extend along the edge of the parking islands
against the drive. An exhibit of this comment is attached.
�} Please include the square footage of the carwash as part of the total site building square
footage.
�5t During a previous discussion, it was agreed that a 26' wide fire lane would be provided at
the rear of the building. Please clarify. At least 26' must be provided at the hydrant at the
rear as per IFC 2006.
�j Chain link is not an acceptable fencing or screening material. Please revise Note 31.
7) What type of screening material is being used for the employee area on the north side of the
building?
I,81 Note 15 refers to the architectural plans, however, this EFIS wall is shown as plaster and
stone on the fagade elevations.
-- 9) The outdoor storage area in the rear must be screened 100% from view with a fence or wall
of at least 6' and not greater than 8' in height. It is understood that screening from the right-
of-way is difficult, and this will be taken into consideration when reviewing your next
submittal detailing the intended screening method.
,/Is the gasoline storage tank below grade?
LIAI'The firewall between the main building and the future retail has been removed. Are the
'moldings proposed to be separated?
here must be a 3' clear space between the bike racks and the building.
L"SJ Please indentify the rounded area next to the car war. Is this just a paved area?
--44) Please revise the main drive coming off of Hwy 6 to be 26' wide. This was revised by the
developer. All drive aisles being constructed with the HEB site need to be shown and
dimensioned on the site plan. This includes drives that are off -site.
15) Before the site plan can be approved, the easements need to be revised to show the volume
and page number provided from the filing of the final plat.
'tKPlease,label each structure with its height.
17) The Final Plat for Tower Point Phase 3 states that this property does not lie within a
floodplain. Please explain the floodplain note on the site plan stating the opposite.
18) Please provide a detail of the stamped concrete crosswalks including profile drawing and
treatment method and color.
T" 19) Permanent outdoor sales areas shall be enclosed by a minimum six-foot screen or wall.
Such areas shall not exceed 2,500 square feet or ten percent (10%) of the total site area,
whichever is less. Permanent areas open to the public for the display and/or sale of
merchandise must be included in parking requirement calculations.
t,AO) The queuing spaces at the pharmacy must be 10.5' in width. The outside lane is still 9'
wide.
If it is HEB's preference to not show off -site drives on the site plan, please add a note stating
that details for off -site drives may be found in the construction documents for Tower Point
Phase 3.
The 500 SF plaza has structural seating and a raised planter bed. One additional element
should be added such as a shade tree or a decorative railing. See Section 7.9.F.1.
23) Should the knox box on the front fagade have an "18" by it like the back fagade?
�ny gates, fencing, or secure areas will need a Knox Pad Lock. Note 10 does not refer to
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,ffils as stated in the response to staff comment.
) Efforts must be made to screen from the right -of way. At this time, there are several areas
that are not being adequately screened such as the trash compactor, outdoor storage, and
the ice freezer. Please 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.
Please note that any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City
of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and °bubbled" on your
plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not be made of aware of will
constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Date: November 18, 2009
LAN DSCAPI NG/STREETSCAPI NG/BUFFER
.-O/Please revise the plant schedule to show the total points as 36,550.
X. The parking calculation needs to be revised to show 489 spaces.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner Date: November 19, 2009
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. Please submit a specific PUEs or a blanket PUE for onsite easements. Blanket PUE will
need to be filed prior to site plan approval and specific PUEs dedicated prior to issuance of
CO.
2. Please submit a Letter of Acknowledgment of City Standards.
3. C2.0/3.0 — Please show the location of the water meter for the main building.
4. C2.0/3.0 — Locations of some utilities and retaining wall being built by the developer have
changed. Please coordinate with Walter P. Moore to revise.
5. C2.0/3.0 — The width of the western access drive has changed. Please coordinate with
Walter P. Moore to revise.
6. C2.0/3.0 — Please move water meters to unpaved areas within PUEs.
7. C2.0/3.0 —Please show and label irrigation meter within PUE.
8. C2.0/3.0 — Please add a note stating that the fire suppression line shall have a lockable lid
on the isolation valve. The lockable lid shall supply the same protection as the AMP or
USA, LL562 Locking Lid at a minimum. An alternate lockable lid shall be approved by
College Station Utilities Director or his designee.
9. C3.0 —An isolation valve within the PUE is required on the fire line, not a gate valve.
10. C3.0 — One length of sanitary sewer line is labeled 6-inch and 8-inch. Please clarify what
size the line will be.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: 11/17/09
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College Station,,Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
CITY OF COU A.GI ( STATION
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January 15, 2010
TO: Mark R. Johnson, Bury + Partners; via fax 21-0-525-0529
_ FROM: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: HEB #2 (SP) - Site Plan Review 3
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:
$668 processing fee for the next round of three (3) staff reviews
Seven (7) complete sets of construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site and landscaping plans attached (one set will
be returned to you, please submit additional copies if you want more than one
approved set)
Four (4) revised site plans
One (1) landscaping plan
One (1) 11x17 grading and erosion control plan
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 call
me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
PC: Mike Coontz, Weiner Development; via fax 713-623-0178
Kurt Vanderwalle/HEB Grocery Go; via fax 210-938-8091
Kathy Strimple PE/HEB Grocery Co; via fax 210-938-8091
Case file #09-00500206
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO.3
Project: HEB #2 (SP) - 09-00500206
PLANNING
1. Please identify the height of the cedar screening fence at the rear of the main building.
2. The phase line should be 20' from any improvements, including the parking spaces that
extend off the property.
3. The private road coming off of Highway 6 is not shown to be 26' wide as proposed by
the developer.
4. There should be a pedestrian ramp on the south side of the intersection where the 500
SF plaza was previously proposed.
5. Easements must be labeled with their volume and page number for site plan approval.
6. #37 is not labeled on the plan. Please revise.
7. Please revise the curb details to show a 6" monolithic curb, as required by City
standards.
8. There does not appear to be a stop sign at the exit point on the drive used for the fuel
station or the main HEB loop.
9. Please identify what material is used for the Base Course shown in the Pavement
Section detail.
10. A couple minor changes to the text include: The zoning is actually C-1 and OV. Also,
lots 14 and 15 are in Phase 7, not Phase 3 as shown.
11. Though the parking lot light pole positions are conceptual, please show the pole being
placed at one side or the other of the pedestrian path. It is currently shown in the center,
which would interfere with a clear 5' path. Thank you.
12. There are 63 spaces, not 64, in the parking row to the northwest of the one with the
pedestrian path. This gives you 479 spaces total.
13. Please note that any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the
City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on
your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not been made
aware of will constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner Date: January 11, 2010
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 3
1. As a reminder, the Blanket PUE which was submitted for the site will need to be filed prior to
site plan approval and specific PUEs dedicated prior to issuance of CO.
2. Please provide a fire flow letter stating required fire flows necessary to serve this building per
the International Fire Cade, and thus verifying that the proposed fire hydrants will adequately
serve the development.
3. C2.0 — In accordance with our Site Design Standards, Key%Note #2 needs to specify red
painted curbs and curb ends with 4-inch white lettering stating "FIRE LANE - NO PARKING
— TOW AWAY ZONE." The wording may be spaced no more than 15-ft apart.
4. C3.0 — The water lines need to be at least 5.5-ft from centerline to the edge of the PUE.
5. C3.0 — Water meters or isolation valves need to be set at the edge of the PUE, as water
service, irrigation, and fire suppression lines are required to be privately maintained.
6. C2.0/C3.0 — The Water and Wastewater Calculations state "90 persons per acre" rather than
30 persons per acre.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: 1114/10
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November 9, 2009
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
Staff Planner
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Re: HEB #2 (SP) - Site Plan
Responses to Staff Review Comments No. 1
Dear Ms. Hovde:
Project No.: 50001-504.10
This letter is in response to comments received via fax dated October 23, 2009. The responses are
in the order in which the comments were received.
PLANNING:
1. Comment: The newly submitted Tower Point Preliminary Plat and Tower Point Phase 3
Final Plat must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to site plan
approval. Those items are anticipated to be going together to P&Z on November 19.
Response: Acknowledged. We have updated our plans to reflect the Final Tower Point
Phase 3 Plat as provided by the Kling Engineering & Survey.
2. Comment: Thank you for showing the conceptual plan of future improvement on the first site
plan submittal. To simplify the finished site plan, please remove any improvements not
associated with this site plan on the next submittal. Thank you.
Response: Improvements outside Lot 12 have been removed from the plans as requested.
Note that the plans reflect the Developer's infrastructure improvements as provided and
coordinated with Walter P. Moore & Associates (WPMA).
3. Comment: Please draw a phase line that is 20' from any new improvement associated with
this site plan.
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Response: As phase line has been provided as requested. Please refer to Sheet C2.0 for
depiction of the phase line.
4. Comment: Driveway/drive aisles that are not contained within a parking area must be
curbed on both sides. Please revise the site plan to reflect this requirement.
Response: Curbing has been provided at the driveway/drive aisles including curbing at
parking areas. Specifically, curbing has been provided at the Fuel Station Car Wash parking
area. Please refer to Sheet C2.0.
5. Comment: Please label the off -site private access easement as "�Constructed by
Developer".
Response: The offsite private access and utility easements have been shown and labeled
accordingly as requested. Refer to Site Plan, Sheet C2.0, and relevant plan sheets.
6. Comment: A 10' sidewalk is required on the north and south side. Tree wells are required
along 15% of the linear front of both facades and should include at least one canopy tree of a
minimum 2.5" caliper every 6' in length. Please show this information on the site plan.
Response: A 10' wide sidewalk has been provided along the north side of the building
including tree wells as required by Code. The information is now shown on the Site Plan,
Sheet C2.0, as requested and additional specifications are found within the Landscape Plans,
LS1 and LS2. Provision of the facade walk along the southern side will not be provided based
upon the projected retail development on Lot 13C and as discussed with City staff prior to the
retail submittal.
7. Comment: When the required 5' sidewalks cross a driveway or drive, the pedestrial crossing
area should be stamped/dyed concrete or pavers instead of being painted stripes. Please add
periodic pedestrian crossing to connect to future businesses across the private access
easement off of Highway 6. Thank you.
Response: A 5' wide stamped/dyed concrete walk will be provided at the drive pedestrian
crossings as requested. Additional pedestrian crossings will be provided by the Developer as
future retail site are developed. Please refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the enhanced
pedestrian walkways (Key Note 24).
S. Comment: Please include the square footage of the fueling area canopy.
Response: The Canopy Square Footage has been added to the zoning tabulations as
requested. Please refer to the Site Plan, Sheet C2.0.
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9. Comment: This is considered a shopping center and therefore has a parking ratio of 1:250.
This minimum requirement is being met, but please revise the parking calculations.
Response: The required parking ratio has been revised to reflect 1:250 as requested. Please
refer to the parking tabulations on the Site Plan, Sheet C2.0.
10. Comment: Is the round area at the north end of the parking area intended to be the 500 SF
plaza? It looks like there is a water feature, benches and a decorative wall. This is just an
assumption. If it is intended to serve this purpose, please label the area and the individual
qualifying features.
Response: The round area is the public space plaza as noted. Note that a water feature is
not planned for this area, but a detail including information and area tabulations of the space
has been provided on Sheet C5.1 as requested.
11. Comment: All parking islands must be 180 SF with a 6" curb around it. Several of the
parking rows do not meet this requirement. In addition, the parking island near the front
door is not 180 SF. Please revise.
Response: The parking islands have been revised to meet the 180 SF requirement. Area
calculations for each island have been provided for reference. Refer to the Site Plan, Sheet
C2.0.
12. Comment: The dashed line for the fire lane is a little confusing. Is this intended to be the
boundary of the fire lane -built concrete? If so, the fire lane for this building, if more than 30'
in height, is 26' in width.
Response: The dashed and shaded lane represents the fire line throughout HEB property. A
26' wide fire lane has been provided along the store's front as required by Code, and a 20'
wide lane within the remainder of the site per our discussions with staff from the Fire
Marshalls Office. Note all drives and travel lanes within the property are 24' in width or
greater. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the fire lanes.
13. Comment: Please identify the square at the northeast corner of the property.
Response: The square at the northeast corner represents the underground fuel storage tank
for the Fuel Station. It has been labeled accordingly. Refer to Key Note 20 on Sheet C2.0.
14. Comment: There are numerous areas that are not labeled or easily identifiable, particularly
at the rear of the building. Please see the word "what" on the attached copy of the site plan
and identify these areas on the next submittal. Thank you.
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Response: We have reviewed the provided Site Plan redline and added key notes to address
the "what" comments from the plan sheet review. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for additional key
notes and call outs.
15. Comment: Please identify what screening material is being referenced in Note 16 and the
fence material being referenced in Note 3.
Response: An EIFS screening wall will be used in place of Key Note 16 and 3 at the
equipment yard, the southern loading dock, and at the trash compactor. Refer to the NRA
Building Submittal and Key Note 15 on Sheet C2.0.
16. Comment: Please identify on the site plan which parking concept from Section 7.9 of the
UDO is being utilized in this plan. When parking island square footage is dimensioned, Staff
will be able to determine if the island requirement is being satisfied.
Response: The site plan has been configured to meet the City's Concept C requirements per
Section 7.9 of the UDO. The square footage area of each landscape island has been provided
on Sheets C2.0, LSl and LS2 respectively.
17. Comment: There are two fire hydrants that appear to be in an awkward position. One can
be found in the middle of the sidewalk on the north side of the building closer to the carwash.
The other is behind the main building but is set back way from the fire lane. Please
reposition these two hydrants.
Response: The location and alignment of both hydrants have been revised as requested.
Refer to Sheets C2.0 and C3.0 for the adjusted locations.
18. Comment: The outdoor storage area in the rear must be screened 100% from view with a
fence or wall of at least 6' and not greater than 8' in height. It is understood that screening
from the right-of-way is difficult, and this will be taken into consideration when reviewing
your next submittal detailing the intended screening method.
Response: The outdoor storage areas are enclosed by chain link fencing with screen material
attached to provide opaqueness which obscures the equipment. Refer to the NRA Building
Submittal Plans for additional information.
19. Comment: Commercial driveway approaches must be a minimum of 24' in width. Several of
the driveways shown on the site plan are 20' in width. Please revise.
Response: All drives meet the 24' minimum width requirements as required by code for the
HEB Site. Drive aisles within the parking field meet the City's standards for 60 degree
parking per UDO Section 7.9. Refer to the Site Plan, Sheet C2.0.
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20. Comment: Staff was unable to locate the dumpster area. Please label and dimension the
specified area. In addition, please identify what screening method is being proposed around
the dumpster. The dumpster enclosure should match the building. Thank you.
Response: Two trash compactors are provided within the Southern Loading Dock Area and
are identified on the Site Plan as requested. Note the compactors will be screened by an
EIFS Wall Panel consistent with the building exterior. Refer to Key Note 19 on Sheet C2.0
and the Building Elevations.
21. Comment: Please add the street light symbol to the legend.
Response: The Street Light Symbol was added to the legend as requested. Refer to Sheet
C2.0.
22. Comment: Is the shape in front of the fueling canopy intended to represent the gasoline
storage tanks? If so, please clarify that they will be below grade.
Response: Correct. The underground fuel storage tank has been labeled as requested.
Refer to Key Note 20 on Sheet C2.0.
23. Comment: Is the carwash building a place that the customers will be able to enter to pay for
services? There is not a door being shown; however, the building appears larger than what
was constructed at the HEB at Holleman and Texas Avenue.
Response: The pay station to the car wash building has been labeled as requested. It is
independent of the structure and identified by Key Note 21 on Sheet C2.0.
24. Comment: Please label the following on the site plan:
a) all setbacks, including those associated with the fuel sales area as found in Section
6.3. G.8,
b) all fire lanes, which should be 26' in width,
c) the property owner of abutting lots
d) all easements with their volume and page number,
e) building height,
fi. carwash pay box (if applicable).
Response:
a. Setbacks for the site and fuel sales area have been added. See Sheet C2.0.
b. Fire lanes which meet Fire Marshall requirements are depicted on Sheet C2.0.
C. Information regarding adjacent property owners has been included on Sheet C2.0.
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d. Easements have been updated per the final plat for Tower Point Phase 3 Subdivision.
Deed book and pages have been included as requested.
e. Building Heights are identified on the Architectural Drawings at this time.
f. The pay station for the car wash is identified. See Key Note 21, Sheet C2.0.
25. Comment: Please add the following items to the site plan:
a) vicinity map with Arrington Road displayed,
b) FEMA floodplain note,
c) curb detail,
d) pavement detail,
e) bicycle rack detail.
Response:
a. An updated Vicinity Map reflecting Arrington Road has been added to Sheet C2.0.
b. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
C. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
d. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
e. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
26. Comment: Please add the following items to the title block.
a) Legal description of the property, including any lot being affected by this site plan,
b) Owner's name, phone number and address,
c) Architect's name, phone number and address.
Please dimension the following items on the site plan:
d) throat depth of each driveway (including parking area drives),
e) drive aisle widths (parking drive aisles are already dimensioned),
j) each parking island square footage,
g) parking spaces,
h) cart storage areas,
i) outdoor display/sales area square footage,
j) outdoor storage area in rear,
k) Private Access Easements as shown on the Final Plat,
1) rights -of -way width (Hwy 6 and Hwy40),
m) distance to nearest to Arrington Road and intersection of Hwy 6 and Hwy 40 for both
connections on the highways.
Response:
a. The requested information has been provided on the plan sheet title block as
requested. We do not anticipate any disturbance to adjacent properties.
b. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
C. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
d. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
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e. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
f. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
g. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
h. Cart storage areas's at the store front and within the parking field have been provided
as requested. Refer to Key Notes 13 and 14 on Sheet C2.0.
i. Temporary outdoor display/sales areas have been identified including square footage
for each area as requested. HEB will request a City permit for permanent outdoor
storage as required once the store is in operation. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
j. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
k. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
1. Right-of-way widths were omitted from this submittal and will be included on the final
site plan for approval.
in. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
27. Comment: FYI - A TxDOT permit is required for connections to Highway 6 and 40. Since
both highways have a speed limit over 50 miles/hour, deceleration lanes are needed for both
connections.
Response: Acknowledged. The Developer is coordinating the entrances as part of the
infrastructure plans.
28. Comment: There should be a curb around the queuing and parking spaces at the carwash.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
29. Comment: Please identify the exact area and square footage of the outdoor sales area on the
site plan. Merchandise maybe stored or displayed on site for sale to customers. Permanent
outdoor sales areas shall be enclosed by a minimum six-foot screen or wall. Such areas shall
not exceed 2,500 square feet or ten percent (10%) of the total site area, whichever is less.
Permanent areas open to the public for the display and/or sale of merchandise must be
included in parking requirement calculations.
Response: Acknowledged. Temporary outdoor display/sales areas have been identified
including square footage for each area as requested. HEB will request a City permit for
permanent outdoor storage as required once the store is in operation. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
30. Comment: Are the private access easements intended to be only 20' in width?
Response: The private access easements vary per final plat provided by WPMA. They ail
exceed 20'in width.
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31. Comment: The queuing spaces at the pharmacy must be 10.5' in width.
Response: The queuing spaces within the pharmacy will be revised to meet the 10.5'
minimum width required. This change will be reflected in the Building Permit Set. Refer to
Sheet C2.0 for dimensioning of the pharmacy drive.
32. Comment. A 12' bypass lane needs to be provided for the pharmacy drive-thru. The bypass
lane can bump out around the outside lane and then connect back to it on the other side of the
pickup station.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
33. Comment: Vending machines and ice machines cannot be freestanding at the fueling area.
They must be enclosed within a building.
Response: Vending and ice machines have been removed from the submittal. Refer to Sheet
C2.0.
34. Comment. A Carwash and Fueling Area Plan is referenced on the site plan, but Staff was
unable to locate it.
Response: A detail set of Fuel Station/Car Wash Plans will be submitted for Building Permit
submittal after approval of the Site Plan/Development Permit. The note has been removed
from Sheet C2.0.
35. Comment: Curbing needs to be constructed along the property edge abutting the parking
spaces.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
36. Comment. Please provide a detail of the retaining wall. The wall should be screened or
treated to replicate stone or brick.
Response: Details of the retaining wall are provided in the Tower Point Infrastructure Plans.
The Masonry wall will be provided and constructed by the Developer's General Contractor.
37. Comment: Please revise the carwash lane to be 15' in width to accommodate one-way
traffic.
Response: The car wash lane has been revised per discussions with City staff. An increase
width at the throat and exit has been provided to accommodate vehicular access. Refer to
Sheet C2.0.
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38. Comment: The north arrow on the site plan does not appear point to true north. Please
revise.
Response: The orientation of north arrows has been corrected throughout the set.
39. Comment: Please add a note stating, "Phase 3 and Phase 7 of the Tower Point Subdivision
are considered one building plot. This building plot must comply with standards found in
Section 7.9 of the unified Development Ordinance pertaining to building plots over 150,000
square feet or grater. "
Response: Note provided as requested. Refer to Note 7, Sheet C2.0.
40. Comment: 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.
Response: The note has not been provided based upon discussions with City staff and review
of the Store Site Line Exhibits. It is our understanding that the existing site topography in
combination with the distance of the roadway from the site will not require the need for roof
top equipment screening.
41. Comment: Provide a general note on the site plan that states the following: Exterior
building and site lighting will meet the standards of Section 7.10 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.
Response: The requested note has been provided on the Site Electrical Plan, Sheet E101 and
will be included on the final site plan submittal.
42. Comment: Please note that any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by
the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled"
on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not been made aware
of will constitute a completely new review.
Response: Two additional plan sheets have been included with the re -submittal. The plan
sheets, C1.0 Existing Conditions Plan, and C4.1 Drainage Plan, are refinements of the
original set and included information requested by City staff during review of the original
Site Plan/Development Permit Submittal. The Existing Conditions Plans provide
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development information including easements, roadwork and utilities. The Drainage Plan
provides information regarding this development's private storm sewer system, drainage
divides, and storm sewer calculations. Lastly, the detail sheets have been updated to reflect
City of Bryan/City of College Station Standard Utility Details.
43. Comment: The Final Plat for Phase 3 has not been reviewed and may result is additional
comments.
Response: Acknowledged.
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER:
1. Comment: Landscaping calculations should be based on the total land area being developed
with this site plan, including the private access easements being constructed.
Response: The landscape calculations are based upon this lots area, approximately 12.42
acres per the Final Tower Point Phase 3 Subdivision Plat.
2. Comment: A 10' sidewalk is required on the north and south side. Tree wells are required
along 15 % of the linear front of both facades and should include at least one canopy tree of a
minimum 2.5" caliper ever 6' in length.
Response: A 10' wide sidewalk has been provided along the north side of the building
including tree wells as required by Code. The information is now shown on the Site Plan,
Sheet C2.0, as requested and additional specifications are found within the Landscape Plans,
LSl and LS2. Provision of the facade walk along the southern side will not be provided
based upon the projected retail development on Lot 13C and as discussed with City Staff
prior to the retail submittal.
3. Comment: Lot 12 does not have frontage on Highway 40; therefore, street streets are not
required.
Response: Acknowledged. The Landscape Plan has been revised accordingly.
4. Comment: Are the selected trees appropriate for the sloped area in the rear?
Response: The Landscape Plan has been revised accordingly including the selection of tree's
for the rear sloped area. Refer to sheet LSI and LS2.
5. Comment: Please add the following items to the title block:
a) legal description of the property, including any lot being affected by this site plan,
b) Owner's name, phone number, and address,
c) Architect's name, phone number, and address.
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Response:
a. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets LS1 and LS2.
b. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets LS1 and LS2.
C. Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets LSl and LS2.
6. Comment: Please add a note that non -canopy trees will be measured 12" from grade on a
single cane.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets LS1 and LS2.
7. Comment: Though none is being shown on the landscape plan, be aware that loose rock is
not an approved groundcover.
Response: Acknowledged. HEB no longer utilizes loose rock as a ground cover in parking
field area or where pedestrian access is anticipated.
Miscellaneous
1. Comment: Irrigation system must be protected by either a Pressure Vacuum Breaker, a
Reduced Pressure Principle Back Flow Device, or a Double -Check Back Flow Device, and
installed as per City ordinance 2394.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets IRl and IR2.
2. Comment: All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City
Ordinance 2394.
Response: Provided as requested. Refer to Sheets IRl and IR2.
TxDOT
Access driveways to SH 6 & SH 40 must meet TxDOT's current "Regulations for Access Driveways
to State Highways". Regulations are `primarily" based on posted speed limits and distances
between proposed & adjacent access points. Where the posted speed limit is 50 MPH or greater the
required minimum spacing between access points is 425' @ 45 MPH spacing is 360', @ 40 MPH
spacing is 305'. Where access spacing is insufficient joint access will be required or access to
internal/external streets. Any proposed Access driveway should take into account the location of the
ramps along the west ROW of SH 46 & the section of controlled access along the north ROW of SH
40. Appropriate data, including drainage will be required for any future work/permits in the ROW
@ this development site.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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Response: Acknowledged. entrance improvements will be addressed by Developer in the Tower
Point Infrastructure Plans.
Engineering Comments No. 1
1. Comment: Sh. CLO - It appears that some of the erosion control measures are being
duplicated by this HEB and Tower Point Ph. 3.
Response: HEB provides an Erosion Control Measures Plan as part of their construction
protocol for store sites. The General Contractor for the store project is required to maintain
these measures in the event the infrastructure improvements are completed at the associated
E&S measures are no longer in effect.
2. Comment: Sh. C1.0 - Where are the construction exits?
Response: Two construction entrance/exits are depicted on Sheet Cl.l. The entrance will
meet City of College Station Criteria.
3. Comment: Sh. C1.1 - Detail A3 should specify ASTM D448 on Note #1, a minimum width
of 12-ft on Note #4, and a Geotextile Fabric beneath the stone on the profile (please see City
Std. Details - Sheet SWPP1).
Response: The detail has been revised as requested and the entrance meets City of College
Station Criteria. Refer to Detail A3/Sheet C1.2
4. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer lines need to be shown on the
site plan. More detail can be provided on Sheet C3.0, but they need to at least be shown on
the site plan.
Response: The utilities are shown on the site plan as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
5. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Key Notes #13 and #14 should both be Public Utility Easements.
Response: The Public Utility Easements have been revised and are labeled on the Site and
Utility Plans, Sheets C2.0 and C.3.0 as requested.
6. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - For clarity, a written label should be added to delineate where the
PUEs are located.
Response: The Public Utility Easements have been revised and are labeled on the Site and
Utility Plans, Sheets C2.0 and C.3.0 as requested.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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7. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Please add a Floodplain Information note to this sheet as well.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C2.0.
8. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Please add a note stating that this development is within the Spring
Creek Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area. FYI ... These fees are due at time of Building
Permit issuance.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C2.0.
9. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Please verify that the fire lane continues around the building since the
FDC needs to be next to the fire lane.
Response: The fire lane continues around the building. The FDC is located at the rear wall
of the building to maintain the minimum separation between the FDC and Hydrant per
IFC2006 requirements. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the FDC, Hydrants, and fire
lanes.
10. Comment: Sh. C2.0 - Please include water and sanitary sewer minimum, average, and peak
demands on the site plan as well.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C2.0.
11. Comment: Sh. C3.0 - Please continue to coordinate the location of utilities with WP Moore.
Response: Ackowiedged.
12. Comment: Sh. C3.0 - Please provide flowline information for the sanitary sewer tie-ins.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C3.0 for flow line information.
13. Comment: Sh. C3.0 - Please label water, sanitary, and storm sewer lines with length, size,
material, and slope, if not already included.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C3.0 for the requested utility information.
14. Comment: Please label access drives to SH 6 Frontage Rd. and Hwy. 40 as being built by
others.
Response: Provided as requested. See Sheet C2.0.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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15. Comment: FYI ... The development permit documents for Tower Point Ph. 3 are still under
review and may affect the site plan.
Response: Acknowledged.
16. Comment: In addition to the following standard comments, if more than 5 acres will be
disturbed during construction of this project a NOI must be filed with the state and a copy
provided to the CoCS. Storm water management requirements are as follows, any questions
may be directed to Donnie Willis, CoCS Drainage Inspector, at 979-764-6375:
Storm Water Discharges from Small Construction Activities
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a general permit for construction
activities under the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System. The general permit
(TXR150000) is for construction activities disturbing at least 1 but less than 5 acres or is part
of a common plan of development disturbing at least 1 but less than 5 acres.
You will need to follow these steps to discharge storm water from your construction site to the
City of College Station's Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4):
1. Read the general permit (TXR150000) to make sure it applies to your situation.
2. Adhere to the requirements of the general permit (TXR150000).
3. Prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with
Part III of the general permit (TXR150000).
4. Sign and post a construction site notice.
5. At least 2 days before beginning construction, provide a copy of the site notice to the
operator of any Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System (MS4) into which
storm water will be discharged.
A MS4s include streets, channels, gutters, ditches or anything else that is publicly owned,
designed or used to collect or transport storm water.
As long as you meet the conditions of this general permit, you are authorized to discharge
storm water.
No notice of intent (NOI), notice of termination (NO7), or fee is required under this option -
as long as the requirements of this general permit are followed.
This particular general permit will expire at midnight on March 5, 2008.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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A copy of General Permit TXR150000 can be obtained from TCEQ at:
hnp/www. tceq. state. tx. us/assets/public/permitting/waterquality/attachments/stormwater/txr152d2.pdf
A copy of the construction site notice can be obtained from TCEQ at:
http/www. tceq. state. tx. us/assets/public/permitting/waterquality/attachments/stormwater/txr152d2. pdf
Response: Acknowledged. This information has been provided to the General Contractor
for this project.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Comment: First Paragraph in the Executive Summary page i, describes the HEB build out as
88, 000 SF, earlier site plan submissions illustrated an expansion on either side of the HEB of
approximately another 20, 000 SF. TIA should include total build out including future
expansion.
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
2. Comment: Last paragraph in the Executive Summary page i, concerning the intersection of
Arrington and SH 40 "The signalization of the intersection is considered sufficient and
appropriate mitigation for the anticipated conditions. " The City has programmed the signal
and is under design and will be in place before HEB build -out.
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
3. Comment: Table 4 page 20 the Supermarket AM Peak Gross Trips are wrong. Based on ITE
generation rates for land use 850, am peak hour average generation rate is 10.05 per 1000
sq ft with 49% entering and 51 % exiting this produces 433 trips exiting and 451 trips
entering. The Gas Station trips rates are also wrong. The rates on Table 4 are based on 14
pump stations, the ITE rates are based on fueling positions. So you would have 28 fueling
positions. The trips on Table 4 should be doubled.
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
4. Comment: Based on observed field conditions at SH40 and SH 6 the SYNCHRO output sheet
in the appendix Tab I for the existing conditions am peak hour is in question. More
specifically the column for EBL; the output data sheet illustrates this movement as LOS A,
field conditions say otherwise. The storage length was left off the analysis. A storage length
of 410 per lane should be used. Based on observed field conditions the queue at these two
storage lanes were at capacity in the am peak period for each signal phase with the queue
spilling on to the through lanes on SH 40.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
5. Comment: Rerun analysis with corrected data inputs. Did the analysis include traffic
utilization of alternative routes more specifically Barron Rd. after the completion of the
overpass at SH 6?
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
6. Comment: The mitigation solution of optimizing the signals for the intersection of SH 40 and
SH 6 for the three movements that are failing should be modeled to illustrate the intersection
LOS to be D or better after the mitigation. The optimizing of the signals at the intersection
will not do anything to address to queuing at the SH 6 SB to SH 6 NB turnaround.
Furthermore it is anticipated that traffic coming out of the development will use the
turnaround to go northbound.
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
7. Comment: Include language in TIA report that describes the Unified Development Ordinance
right turn deceleration construction requirement at each driveway based on 50 trip generation
per the peak hour or 25 trip generation per peak hour based on 40 mph.
Response: See response from WPMA under separate cover.
Fire
I) Comment: Show two Knox Box locations at the front and back of the building. The front
location should be near the front main entrance and the back near an entrance door.
Response: Knox Box locations have been depicted as requested. Refer to Key Note 17,
Sheet C2.0.
2) Comment: Any gates, fencing or secure areas will need a Knox Pad Lock.
Response: Acknowledged. Refer to Note 10, Sheet C2.0.
3) Comment: Knox F.D.C. caps are required.
Response: Acknowledged. Refer to Key Note 18, Sheet C2.0.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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Electrical Comments Requiring Immediate Attention
1. Comment: Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes or
provides descriptive easements for electric infrastructure as designed by CSU for electric lines
(where applicable, including street lights).
Response: A temporary blanket easement will be required.
2. Comment: Developer may be responsible for locating easements on site to insure that
electrical infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries.
Response: Acknowledged. A survey crew will locate the utilities after installation and
coordinate preparation of the easements as noted.
General Electrical Comments
1. Comment: Developer installs conduit per CSU specs and design.
Response: Acknowledged.
2. Comment: CSU will provide drawings for electrical installation.
Response: Acknowledged.
3. Comment: Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for riser poles. CSU installs
riser.
Response: Acknowledged.
4. Comment: Developer will intercept existing conduit at designated transformers or other
existing devices and extend as required.
Response: Acknowledged.
5. Comment: If conduit does not exist at designated transformer or other existing devices,
developer will furnish and install conduit as shown on CSU electrical layout.
Response: Acknowledged.
6. Comment: Developer pours electric device pads or footings (i.e. transformers, pull boxes,
etc.) per CSU specs and design.
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Response: Acknowledged.
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November 9, 2009
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7. Comment: Developer installs pull boxes and secondary pedestals per CSU specs and design
(pull boxes and secondary pedestals provided by CSU).
Response: Acknowledged.
8. Comment: Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site
plan. E-mail to: gmartinez@cstx.gov.
Response: Acknowledged. Site Plan has been provided during this process and finalized
AutoCAD file will be submitted upon Site Plan approval for final design of the electrical
system. The plans currently reflect drawings prepared by CSU.
9. Comment: Developer provides load data to CSU as soon as it is available to avoid
construction delays. Delivery time for transformers not in stock is approximately 40 weeks.
Response: Acknowledged. Information will be submitted under separate cover directly to
CSU as required.
10. Comment: Final site plan must show all proposed electrical facilities necessary to provide
electrical service, i.e. transformer(s), pull box(es), switchgear(s), meter location and conduit
routing as designed by CSU.
Response: Acknowledged.
11. Comment: To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Gilbert Martinez
at 979.764.6255.
Response: Acknowledged.
Sanitation
1. Comment: Sanitation is ok with this project.
Response: Acknowledged.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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A copy of the final plat has been provided with this submittal. The required Easement Dedication
Sheet including provision of a temporary blanket easement for Lot 12, Block 3, Phase 3 Tower Point
Subdivision will be provided with the Final Site Plan/Development Permit Submittal.
If you have further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
MARK ROBERT JOHNSON
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December 11, 2009
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
Staff Planner
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Re: HEB #2 (SP) - Site Plan
Responses to Staff Review Comments No. 2
Dear Ms. Hovde:
Project No.: 50001-504.10
This letter is in response to comments received via fax dated November 20, 2009. The responses
are in the order in which the comments were received.
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1. Comment. Since the HEB site is being expanded to include the neighboring retail. Please
label these plans for HEB as Phase L
Response: Each sheet in the set has been revised to reflect "College Station 2 Store (Phase
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2. Comment. Please clarify why the phase line bumps out along the drive aisle to the south of
the main building.
Response: The phase line was bumped out to match the limits of construction per the E&S
plan. The phase line has been adjusted per discussions with City Staff. Refer to Sheet C2.0
for the revised phase line.
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3. Comment: The pedestrian crossing to connect to future businesses across the private access
easement off of Hwy 6 must be shown on the site plan. The construction of those crosswalks
can be decided between HEB and the developer of Tower Point. The crosswalks are required
for pedestrian connectivity which was a condition of the plat and can also be found in Section
7.9.E.4. There should be a crosswalk on either side of the four-way stop next to the 500 SF
plaza and across the drive that enter the HEB site in that area. There should also be one at
each private access easement connecting to the main private drive coming off Hwy 6 frontage.
In addition, a 5' paved path needs to be provided to lead to those crosswalks. This pathway
can extend along the edge of the parking islands against the drive. An exhibit of this
comment is attached.
Response: HEB will provide a pedestrian route through the parking lot just inside Lot 13C
as depicted in the attached redline. This will be added to the Retail Site Plan Application at
the appropriate time. This 5' walk will be striped and include wheel stops.
4. Comment: Please include the square footage of the carwash as part of the total site building
square footage.
Response: The square footage of the car wash has been included in the tabulations as
requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
5. Comment: During a previous discussion, it was agreed that a 26' wide fire lane would be
provided at the rear of the building. Please clarify. At least 26' must be provided at the
hydrant at the rear as per IFC 2006.
Response: A 26' wide fire lane will also be provided at the rear of the building as requested.
Refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the fire lanes.
6. Comment: Chain link is not an acceptable fencing or screening material. Please revise Note
31.
Response: Alternating picket cedar wood fencing will be provided around the ground
mounted unit, the returnables area, the compactor unit, and for the mechanical equipment
located within the southern loading dock area. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for revised Key 31,
which reflects use of the cedar wood fencing.
7. Comment: What type of screening material is being used for the employee area on the north
side of the building?
Response: The screening material consists of stainless steel panels and posts with a canopy
over the area. Refer to the Architectural Elevation drawings for color scheme of the
enclosure.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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8. Comment: Note 15 refers to the architectural plans, however, this EFIS wall is shown as
plaster and stone on the fapade elevations.
Response: The screening wall along the southern loading dock area will be a stone wall.
Key Note 15, Sheet C2.0 has been revised accordingly.
9. Comment: The outdoor storage area in the rear must be screened 100% from view with a
fence or wall of at least 6' and not greater than 8' in height. It is understood that screening
from the right-of-way is difficult, and this will be taken into consideration when reviewing
your next submittal detailing the intended screening method.
Response: Outdoor storage areas will be screened per our discussion with City Staff. Refer
to the Architectural Elevations and Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the limits of the screening.
10. Comment: Is the gasoline storage tank below grade?
Response: The fuel storage tank will be installed below grade. Refer to Key Note 20, Sheet
C2.0 for labeling of the tank.
11. Comment: The fire wall between the main building and the future retail has been removed.
Are the buildings proposed to be separated?
Response: The future retail will be constructed adjacent to the HEB store. An appropriate
fire wall will be provided by both HEB store and Phase II retail. We have removed the Fire
Wall symbol from the legend on Sheet C2.0.
12. Comment: There must be a 3' clear space between the bike racks and the building.
Response: Sufficient clear space will be provided between the bicycle rack and the building
to permit use of the rack without damage to both the store and the guests property.
13. Comment: Please identify the rounded area next to the carwash. Is this just a paved area?
Response: The rounded area is a landscaped island with curbing. Refer to Sheet C2.0.
14. Comment: Please revise the main drive coming off of Hwy 6 to be 26' wide. This was
revised by the developer. All drive aisles being constructed with the HEB site need to be
shown and dimensioned on the site plan. This includes drives that are off -site.
Response: The main drive off Highway 6 has been revised to reflect the Developers
Infrastructure Plans. Drive widths are dimensioned as requested.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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15. Comment: Before the site plan can be approved, the easements need to be revised to show
the volume and page number provided from the filing of the final plat.
Response: We will amend the submittal to include the volume and page number for the
proposed developer's easements once the final plat has been recorded.
16. Comment: Please label each structure with its height.
Response: We have labeled the maximum building heights as requested. Refer to Sheet
C2.0 for depiction of this information.
17. Comment: The Final Plat for Tower Point Phase 3 states that this property does not lie
within a floodplain. Please explain the floodplain note on the site plan stating the opposite.
Response: The floodplain note states that the property is in Zone "V, an area which is
outside the 100-year floodplain. We are in agreement with the Final Plat.
18. Comment: Please provide a detail of the stamped concrete crosswalks including profile
drawing and treatment method and color.
Response: Detail has been added to Sheet C2.0.
19. Comment: Permanent outdoor sales areas shall be enclosed by a minimum six-foot screen or
wall. Such areas shall not exceed 2,500 square feet to ten percent (10%) of the total site
area, whichever is less. Permanent areas open to the public for the display and/or sale of
merchandise must be included in parking requirement calculations.
Response: Permanent outdoor sales areas have been screened as discussed with City staff.
The total area designated for this purpose does not exceed 2,500 square feet. Refer to Sheet
C2.0 for depiction of the outdoor sales areas.
20. Comment. The queuing spaces at the pharmacy must be 10.5' in width. The outside lane is
still 9' wide.
Response: The widths of the queuing lanes within the pharmacy drive thru have been revised
to a width of 10.5' as required. Refer to sheet C2.0 for dimensioning of the lanes.
21. Comment: If it is HEB's preference to not show off -site drives on the site plan, please add a
note stating that details for off -site drives may be found in the construction documents for
Tower Point Phase 3.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
Bury+Partners December 11, 2009
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Response: A note stating this information regarding the offsite drives has been added to the
plans as requested. Refer to Note 11, Sheet C2.0.
22. Comment: The 500 SF plaza has structural seating and a raised planter bed. One additional
element should be added such as a shade tree or a decorative railing. See Section 7.9.F.1.
Response: The public open space plaza has been relocated near the store front as discussed
with City staff. The plaza includes three elements consisting of seating elements, vegetative
and structural shading, and several raised planter beds. The design is consistent with the
requirements set forth in section 7.9.F.1. Refer to Sheet C2.0 and C5.0 for depiction and
details of the plaza.
23. Comment: Should the Knox Box on the front fagade have an "18" by it like the back facade?
Response: A key identifying the Knox -Box at the front of the store has been added. Please
refer to Sheet C2.0 for location of the Knox -Boxes.
24. Comment: Any gates, fencing, or secure areas will need a Knox Pad Lock. Note 10 does not
refer to this as stated in the response to staff comment.
Response: Note 10, Sheet C2.0 has been revised to state a Knox Pad Lock is required for
any gates, fencing, or secured areas.
25. Comment: Efforts must be made to screen from the right-of-way. At this time, there are
several areas that are not being adequately screened such as the trash compactor, outdoor
storage, and the ice freezer. Please 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 ISO' 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.
Response: Rooftop structures will be screened as requested. Refer to the Architectural
Elevations and Plans for information regarding screening of rooftop equipment. We have
also included the note on Sheet C2.0 as required.
26. Comment: Please note that any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by
the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled"
on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not been made aware
of will constitute a completely new review.
Response: We acknowledge this requirement.
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
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LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER:
1. Comment: Please revise the plant schedule to show the total points as 36,550.
Response: The planting schedule has been revised to show the total points at 36,550. Refer
to Sheet LS1 and LS2.
2. Comment: The parking calculation needs to be revised to show 489 spaces.
Response: The parking count has been revised and coordinated between the site plan and
landscaping Plan. A total parking count of 483 spaces will be provided within the
development.
Engineering Comments No. 2
Comment: Please submit a specific PUEs or a blanket PUE for onsite easements. Blanket
PUE will need to be filed prior to site plan approval and specific PUEs dedicated prior to
issuance of CO.
Response: The developer does not want to grant this easement. HEB cannot grant the
easement until closing on the property. We will provide the easement as soon as HEB has
J/ ownership.
12 Comment: Please submit a Letter of Acknowledgment of City Standards.
Response: A Letter of Acknowledgment has been provided with this submittal.
3. Comment: C2.013.0 -Please show the location of the water meter for the main building.
Response: The location of the water meter is depicted on Plan Sheets C2.0/0.0 as
requested. The meter is located within the proposed PUE.
4. Comment: C2.013.0 - Locations of some utilities and retaining wall being built by the
developer have changed. Please coordinate with Walter P. Moore to revise.
Response: We have revised our plans to reflect the current Infrastructure Plans from Walter
P. Moore and which reflects the revised roadways, retaining wall, and utilities.
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5. Comment: C2.0/3.0 - The width of the western access drive has changed. Please
coordinate with Walter P. Moore to revise.
Response: We have revised our plans to reflect the current Infrastructure Plans from Walter
P. Moore and which reflects the revised roadways, retaining wall, and utilities.
6. Comment: C2.0/3.0 - Please move water meters to unpaved areas within PUEs.
Response: The water meters are located in unpaved areas as requested. Refer to Sheet C3.0
for depiction of the meters.
7. Comment: C2.0/3.0 - Please show and label irrigation meter with PUE.
Response: The location of the irrigation meter has been added and identified on the plans as
requested. Please refer to Sheet C2.0 and Sheet C3.0 for depiction of the irrigation meter.
8. Comment: C2.0/3.0 - Please add a note stating that the fire suppression line shall have a
lockable lid on the isolation valve. The lockable lid shall supply the same protection as the
AMP or USA, LL562 Locking Lid at a minimum. An alternate lockable lid shall be approved
by College Station Utilities Director or his designee.
Response: Key Note 13, Sheet C3.0, states that the fire suppression line shall have a
lockable lid on the isolation valve.
9. Comment: C3.0 - An isolation valve within the PUE is required on the fire line, not a gate
valve.
Response: The call out on Sheet C3.0 for the fire suppression line has been revised as
requested.
10. Comment: C3.0 - One length of sanitary sewer line is labeled 6-inch and 8-inch. Please
clarify what size the line will be.
Response: The size of the sanitary sewer line has been revised. An 8 inch main will be
extended into the property and three 6" laterals will be provided to serve the buildings.
Refer to sheet C3.0.
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February 22, 2010
Ms. Lauren A. Hovde
Staff Planner
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Re: HEB #2 (SP) - Site Plan
Responses to Staff Review Comments No. 3
Dear Ms. Hovde:
Project No.: 50001-504.10
This letter is in response to comments received via e-mail dated January 15, 2010. The responses
are in the order in which the comments were received.
PLANNING:
1 v/ Comment. Please identify the height of the cedar screening fence at the rear of the main
building.
Response: An 8 foot tall cedar screening fence will be used at the rear of the main building
and within southern loading dock around the pad mounted equipment. Refer to key note 31,
Sheet C2.0, for depiction of fence height.
2. ✓ Comment: The phase line should be 20' from any improvements, including the parking
spaces that extend off the property.
Response: The phase line has been adjusted as requested. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction
of the revised phase line. Note that HEB's General Contractor will construct the southern
entrance drives from Private Drive "C".
3. V Comment: The private road coming off of Highway 6 is not shown to be 26' wide as
proposed by the developer.
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Response: We have updated the plans based upon WPMA current files. The road widths
match between the sets with the discrepancy being how the streets are dimensioned. WPMA
dimensions the streets from back of curb to back of curb. We have measured the roadways
from face of curb to ensure road widths meet minimum standards.
4. / Comment: There should be a pedestrian ramp on the south side of the intersection where the
500 SF plaza was previously proposed.
Response: Accessible curb ramps have been provided at both sides of HEB's northern
primary drive where the roadway meets with Private Drive D as requested.
S. ✓Comment: Easements must be labeled with their volume and page number for site plan
approval.
Response: Easements have been labeled as requested. Refer to the revised submittal for
depiction of the volume and page reference.
6. 61 Comment: #37 is not labeled on the plan. Please revise.
Response: Key note 37 on Sheet C2.0 which references the 9' wide sidewalk with tree wells
as required for the development's pedestrian connection route has been updated in this
submittal.
7. vComment. Please revise the curb details to show a 6" monolithic curb, as required by City
standards.
Response: Two Curb details are provided in the Site Plan submittal. A 6" monolithic curb
will be used within the site for the majority of areas with asphalt pavement. We also provide
a Curb for Concrete Pavement detail, which will be used for construction of curb at the back
of house near the loading dock areas. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for the details, and Sheet C2.1 for
the paving plan which depicts limits of concrete pavement.
8. J Comment: There does not appear to be a stop sign at the exit point on the drive used for the
fuel station or the main HEB loop.
Response: Stop signs will be provided at all exit drives from HEB's property to Private
Drives C and D. Refer to Sheet C2.0 for depiction of the sign and stop bar locations.
9. ✓ Comment: Please identify what material is used for the Base Course shown in the Pavement
Section detail.
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Response: Compacted Crushed Limestone will be used for the Base Course. Refer to the
pavement section detail found on Sheet C2.0 for this statement.
10. Comment: A couple minor changes to the text include: The zoning is actually G1 and ED
Also, lots 14 and 15 are in Phase 7, not Phase 3 as shown.
Response: Zoning and Phase information has been revised as requested.
11. ,/ Comment: Though the parking lot light pole positions are conceptual, please show the pole
being placed at one side or the other of the pedestrian path. It is currently shown in the
center, which would interfere with a clear 5' path. Thank you.
Response: The locations of the light poles have been revised and are not located within a
pedestrian route. Refer to Sheet C2.0 and E101 for depiction of the light standards.
12.04omment: There are 63 spaces, not 64, in the parking row to the northwest of the one with
the pedestrian path. This gives you 479 spaces total.
Response: The parking count has been revised to reflect the proposed number of spaces.
Refer to sheet C2.0 for the tabulation.
Comment: Please note that any changes made to the plans that have not been requested by
the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled"
on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that the City has not been made aware
of will constitute a completely new review.
Response: Acknowledged. We have provided a separate Fire Protection Plan, which
coordinates the proposed fire lanes between the Store Submittal and the Developer's
Infrastructure Plans.
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(! Comment: As a reminder, the Blanket PUE which was submitted for the site will need to be
filed prior to site plan approval and specific PUEs dedicated prior to issuance of CO.
Response: A blanket PUE was submitted by the Developer on December 28, 2009. A copy
of the easement submittal has been provided for reference. fCr &WdAt -jI6 111010
2. Comment. Please provide afire flow letter stating required fire flows necessary to serve this
building per the International Fire Code, and thus verifying that the proposed fire hydrants
will adequately serve the development.
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Response: A Fire Flow letter stating the required flows necessary to serve Lots 12, 13A and
13C has been included with this submittal package.
3. Comment: C2.0 - In accordance with our Site Design Standards, Key Note #2 needs to
specify red painted curbs and curb ends with 4-inch white lettering stating FIRE LANE - NO
t6c> PARKING- TOWAWAYZONE. " The wording maybe spaced no more than 15-ft apart.
PC Response: The Key note has been revised and is now depicted on Sheet C2.3, the Fire
n Protection Plan, as requested. This additional plan sheet has been incorporated within the set
to coordinate the proposed fire lanes between the Store Submittal and the Developer's
Infrastructure Plans. The curbs will be painted per the Site Design Standards except at the
back of house where HEB's rear drive exceeds the standard fire lane width. The Fire Land
and associated text will be applied on the concrete pavement behind the loading dock areas as
required.
4� Comment: C3.0 - The water lines need to be at least 5.5-ft from centerline to the edge of the
PUE.
Response: The PUE has been revised to provide the 5.5 foot of separation. Refer to Sheet
C3.0, the Utility Plan, for depiction of the water line and proposed easement.
V./ Comment: C3.0 - Water meters or isolation valves need to be set at the edge of the PUE, as
water service, irrigation, and fire suppression lines are required to be privately maintained.
Response: Water Meters and isolation valves are now located at the edge of the PUE. Refer
to sheet C3.0 for depiction of the meters and valves.
V./ Comment: C2.01C3.0 - The Water and Wastewater Calculations state "90 persons per acre"
rather than 30 persons per acre.
Response: The typographical error has been revised on Sheet C2.0 and C3.0.
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