HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondenceFrom: Josh Norton
To: Laza, Kent
CC: Phillips, Heath; Robinson, Matt; Rother, Troy; Urrutia, Wally
Date: 07/12/2011 12:03 PM
Subject: The Barracks II - Solid Waste
Kent,
I have discussed the Solid Waste for The Barracks II with Heath and told him I would follow up
with an e-mail to you. After several conversations with Planning and Public Works (Wally &
Troy), I think we have arrived back at a similar design to The Barracks I with the 300 gallon
containers. However the dumpster screening in the alleys needs to be completely removed
from the public right of way and the dumpster screening along the public streets and within the
City's right of way will need to be documented with a PIP application (Private Improvements in
Public Right of Way), which will need to accompany the final plat application of each phase of
development. The dumpster screening adjacent to public streets will need to be located no
closer than 5 feet from back of curb. In discussing this with Wally, the truck is able to reach a
dumpster located within 7 feet. The reasoning for not locating the screening at the back of curb
is to provide some site distance for people to see oncoming cars as they back out of their
driveways. Troy Rother, who ultimately has to approve the PIP application has requested that
along with the PIP application you provide a certification that in the event that site distance
becomes a problem or citizens complain about the site distance that the developer or HOA take
full responsibility in addressing these concerns. In addition, the proposed dumpster pads and
screening locations and details needs to be documented in the construction documents for each
phase of development.
Another alternative is to provide an 8 yard dumpster and screening for every 16 dwelling units.
This alternative will need to be further discussed with Wally as the 8 yard dumpster is front
loaded and their locations will be critical in order to assure appropriate accessibility by the solid
waste vehicles. If located within public right of way this alternative will also require a PIP
application.
Thanks - Josh Norton
Joshua D. Norton, P.E., CFM
Assistant City Engineer
Public Works Department
City of College Station
P. O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Ph: (979) 764-3570
Fx: (979) 764-3496
NOTE: 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 have not been pointed out to the City, will constitute a completely new review. 5 of 6