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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
February 5, 2013
TO: Mitchell & Morgan via email: v@mitchellandmorgan.com
FROM: Lauren A. Hovde, AICP, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center - 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 by any Monday at 10:00 a.m. for further staff review:
City of College Station Transmittal Letter,
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),
Four (4) revised site and one (1) landscaping 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).
Please note that this application will expire in 90 days from the date of this memo, if the
applicant has not provided written response comments and revised documents to the
Administrator that seek to address the staff review comments contained herein. If there are
comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a letter
explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Lauren Hovde at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
PC: BKXL Partners No 2 LTD via email: rainerOexcelcommercial. com
Kay Macias via email: kmacias@ovarc.com
Case file #13-00900010
Planing &Deve%pmmt Services
P.O. BOX 9960 • 1101 TEXAS AVENUE • COLLEGE STATION • TEXAS • 77842
TEL. 979.764.3570 • FAX. 979.764.3496
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (SP) — 13-00900010
PLANNING
1. The dumpster gate must swing 180 degrees. As shown, a gate will disrupt traffic flow.
Please consult the Sanitation department to discuss alternative gate options. FYI... The
dumpster enclosure requires a minimum interior clearance of 12'x12'.
2. A public sidewalk needs to be added along the Redmond Drive frontage. It can be a 5-foot
sidewalk located at least 3 feet from the back of curb. Please add a crosswalk and
sidewalk connection to Redmond Drive (as shown on the landscape plan). The existing
sidewalk along Texas Avenue needs to be labeled with a ramp shown at the intersection.
3. Please clarify the type of commercial being proposed. A ratio of 1/250 is acceptable for a
multi -tenant space.
4. Please add a parking island calculation to the site plan ((18 interior spaces/15) ' 180
SF=216). This requirement is currently being met. However, the minimum parking island
size is 180 SF. There is one island that falls slightly below this at 175.5 SF.
5. Since there is parking located within 15' of both rights -of -way. a parking island must be
located along both rights -of -way that is 18'X20'.
6. Please add the building height, electrical meter, right-of-way widths, property address,
perimeter dimensions with metes and bounds, and zoning of abutting properties to the site
plan.
7. Please add a note that states that Redmond Shopping Center is one building plot for the
purpose of signage, landscaping, and Non -Residential Architectural Standards.
8. The name of the zoning district for this property is GC General Commercial. C-1 was
recently renamed to GC though the same standards apply.
9. The transformer must be screened from view from the right-of-way and abutting property.
The transformer should also open away from the nearby parking space.
10. Please confirm that the drive aisle is connecting to hotel property. Please provide written
permission from the abutting land owner that provides consent for work to take place on
their property.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, AICP, Staff Planner Date: January 26, 2013
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
1. Please add a note that states that Redmond Shopping Center is one building plot for the
purpose of signage, landscaping, and Non -Residential Architectural Standards.
2. Groundcover note
3. The landscape plan and site plan have conflicts such as the location of the flume,
transformer, hydrant, parking islands, inlet, meters, and sidewalks. This is causing the
landscaping to be shown in inappropriate locations.
4. Please show the property line with meter and bounds.
5. Please provide the scale.
6. Seven trees are required along Texas Avenue for streetscaping purposes. One additional
non -canopy tree will satisfy the requirement.
7. Provide a general note that 100% coverage of groundcover, decorative paving, decorative
rock (not loose), or a perennial grass is required in parking lot islands, swales and drainage
areas, the parking lot setback, rights -of -way, and adjacent property disturbed during
construction.
Reviewed by: Lauren A. Hovde, AICP, Staff Planner Date: January 26, 2013
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City Ordinance
2394.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1 —Site Plan
1. Please show water meters in ROW or PUE.
2. FYI ... The 10-ft PUE will need to be recorded prior to issuance of the LOC or CO.
3. Please update water & sewer demands.
4. Show and label the existing driveway off of Texas Ave.
5. The radii for the driveway on Redmond need to be 25-ft minimum.
6. The driveway approach to Redmond needs to be 90-degrees for 2-way traffic.
7. Please provide the minimum throat depth 55-ft and 25-ft along Texas and Redmond,
respectively. Please submit a letter requesting a waiver to this standard, if necessary.
8. FYI... Engineering documents are still under review and may affect the site plan.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: 2/4/13
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. SITE PLAN/PLAT: Developer will provide CSU with a digital, AutoCAD dwg format, version
of plat and / or site plan as soon as it is available. Email to: wdavis(cDcstx.gov
2. LOAD DATA: The developer will provide load data to CSU as soon as it is available. This
information is critical for CSU to accurately determine the size and number of transformers,
and other equipment, required to provide service to the project. Failure to provide load data
will result in construction delays and, due to clearance requirements, could affect the final
building footprint. Delivery time for transformers and other equipment not in stock is
approximate 26 weeks.
3. EASEMENTS: Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes
and upon completion of project must provide descriptive easements for electric infrastructure
as designed by CSU.
4. EASEMENTS: Developer provides descriptive easements for electric infrastructure as
designed by CSU, as shown on plat or site plan. Electrical transformer location will need
to be moved as shown on site plan. Pad will not fit inside 5' wide easement
5. If easements are existing, the developer will be responsible for locating easements on site to
insure that electrical infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Developer installs conduit per CSU specs and design.
2. CSU will provide drawings for electrical installation.
3. Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for each riser conduit. CSU installs riser.
4. Developer will intercept existing conduit at designated transformers or other existing devices
and extend as required.
5. If conduit does not exist at designated transformer or other existing devices, developer will
furnish and install conduit as shown on CSU electrical layout.
6. Developer pours electric device pads or footings, i.e. transformers, pull boxes, or other
device, per CSU specs and design.
7. Developer installs pull boxes and secondary pedestals per CSU specs and design, Pull
boxes and secondary pedestals provided by CSU.
8. Final site plan must show all proposed electrical facilities necessary to provide electrical
service, i.e. transformers, pull boxes, or switchgears, all meter locations, and conduit routing
as designed by CSU. Present location of electrical transformer is denied. Transformer
will need to be over at common line with Meridan Apt property line
9. To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Weldon Davis at
979.764.5027.
Reviewed by: Weldon Davis
SANITATION
1. Sanitation is ok with this project.
Reviewed by: Wally Urrutia
FIRE
1. Please show the knox box.
Reviewed by: Ray Olson
Date: January 24, 2013
Date: February 5, 2013
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
February 25, 2013
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP; via: v@mitchellandmorgan.com
FROM: Jason Schubert, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (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 by any Monday at 10:00 a.m. for further staff review:
City of College Station Transmittal Letter,
One (1) complete sets of site civil construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site and landscaping plans attached, and
Four (4) revised site plans.
Please note that this application will expire in 90 days from the date of this memo, if the
applicant has not provided written response comments and revised documents to the
Administrator that seek to address the staff review comments contained herein. If there are
comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a letter
explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me
at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Richard Rainer, BKXL Partners No 2, LTD, via: rainer@excelcommercial.com
Kay Macias, Osborn & Vane Architects, Inc, via: kmacias@ovarc.com
Case file #13-00900010
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P.O. BOX 9960 • 1101 TEXAS AVENUE • COLLEGE STATION • TEXAS • 77842
TEL. 979.764.3570 • FAX. 979.764.3496
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (SP) - 13-00900010
PLANNING
1. Remove the label for the previous transformer location.
2. 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.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: February 25, 2013
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. (Repeat) Please show water meters in ROW or PUE. The recently dedicated 10-ft
PUE needs to be labeled accordingly including volume and page.
2. (Repeat) FYI... The 10-ft PUE will need to be recorded prior to issuance of the LOC or
CO. The dedication application needs to be submitted prior to site plan approval.
3. (Repeat) Show and label the existing driveway off of Texas Ave. Is there an existing or
proposed curb between the proposed driveway and the existing median?
4. Please provide a cost estimate, fire flow letter, letter of acknowledgment, and TCEQ Site
Notice.
5. Sh.2 — Will there be a stabilized construction entrance?
6. Sh.2 — Please show silt fence along the entire southern side of the property.
7. Sh.3 — The waterline connection on the other side of Redmond should be made within a
median in order to minimize disturbance to site access now or with future repairs.
8. Sh.3 — Please specify the waterline connection under Redmond via bore.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: February 18, 2013
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
March 12, 2012
TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP; via: v@mitchellandmorgan.com
FROM: Jason Schubert, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (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 by any Monday at 10:00 a.m. for further staff review:
City of College Station Transmittal Letter,
One (1) complete set of site civil construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site and landscaping plans attached,
One (1) revised site plan, and
One (1) landscaping plan.
Please note that this application will expire in 90 days from the date of this memo, if the
applicant has not provided written response comments and revised documents to the
Administrator that seek to address the staff review comments contained herein. If there are
comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a letter
explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me
at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
PC: Richard Rainer, BKXL Partners No 2, LTD, via: rainer@excelcommercial.com
Kay Macias, Osborn & Vane Architects, Inc, via: kmacias@ovarc.com
Case file #13-00900010
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 3
Project: Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (SP) - 13-00900010
PLANNING
1. 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.
Reviewed by: Jason Schubert Date: March 8, 2013
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 3
1. FYI ... The easement dedication application recently submitted was processed as a
Temporary Blanket Easement since CSU's had requested this easement. The
temporary blanket will need to be filed prior to site plan approval. Prior to issuance of
the LOC for the waterline, another easement application will need to be submitted for the
specific PUE associated with the waterline.
2. Sh.3 — Please specify the waterline connection under Redmond via bore. Please add a
note on Sheet 3 specifying the proposed wet bore. Also, there is a 14" steel
encasement labeled on the site plan. This encasement is not necessary based on
Redmond's street classification.
3. Water Report — Based on Exhibit 2, it is unclear where all the nodes and lines listed in
the tables are located.
4. Water Report — There are several locations in the model where the maximum 12 fps
velocity appears to be exceeded. Please clarify/revise.
Reviewed by: Erika Bridges Date: March 11, 2013