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Approval Form APPROVAL
Online version 11/2006
To Erika Bridges Date 7/19/2013
City of College Station Application No. BRY20130524113614
1101 Texas Avenue District App. No. 17-02-035-13
College Station, TX 77842 Highway BS 006R
Control Section 005001
Maintenance Section Brazos
County Brazos
TxDOT offers no objection to the location on the right-of-way of your proposed utility Installation, as described by
Notice of Proposed Utility Installation No. BRY20130524113614 (District Application No. 17-02-035-13)
dated 7/19/2013 and accompanying documentation, except as noted below.
Brazos County Specific note: Perform work in accordance with the attached Special Provisions and
Supplemental Special Provisions.
When installing utility lines on controlled access highways, your attention is directed to governing laws, especially to
Texas Transportation Code, Title 6, Chapter 203, pertaining to Modernization of State Highways; Controlled Access
Highways. Access for serving this installation shall be limited to access via (a) frontage roads where provided, (b)
nearby or adjacent public roads or streets, (c) trails along or near the highway right-of-way lines, connecting only to an
intersecting roads; from any one or all of which entry may be made to the outer portion of the highway right-of-way for
normal service and maintenance operations. The Installation Owner's rights of access to the through -traffic roadways
and ramps shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as apply to the general public except, however, if an
emergency situation occurs and usual means of access for normal service operations will not permit the Immediate
action required by the Utility Installation Owner in making emergency repairs as required for the safety and welfare of
the public, the Utility Owners shall have a temporary right of access to and from the through -traffic roadways and
ramps as necessary to accomplish the required emergency repairs, provided TxDOT is Immediately notified by the
Utility Installation Owner when such repairs are initiated and adequate provision Is made by the Utility Installation
Owner for convenience and safety of highway traffic.
The installation shall not damage any part of the highway and adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum
inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. In the event the Installation Owner fails to comply with any or
all of the requirements as set forth herein, the State may take such action as it deems appropriate to compel
compliance.
It Is expressly understood that the TxDOT does not purport, hereby, to grant any right, claim, title, or easement In or
upon this highway; and it is further understood that the TxDOT may require the Installation Owner to relocate this line,
subject to provisions of governing laws, by giving thirty (30) days written notice.
If construction has not started within six (6) months of the date of this approval, the approval will automatically expire
and you will be required to submit a new application. You are also requested to notify this office prior to
commencement of any routine or periodic maintenance which requires pruning of trees within the highway right-of-
way, so that we may provide specifications for the extent and methods to govern in trimming, topping, tree balance,
type of cuts, painting cuts and clean up. These specifications are intended to preserve our considerable Investment in
highway planting and beautificaty, by reducing damage due to trimming.
Special Provisions:
Revised Depth of cover requirements_BRY Special provisions_BRY
You are required to notify TxDOT 48 hours (2 business days) before you start construction to allow for proper
Inspection and coordination of work days and traffic control plans. Use the UIR website for the 48-hour notification.
DO NOT start construction until you have coordinated the construction start date and inspection with TxDOT. You are
also required to keep a copy of this Approval, the Notice of Proposed Installation, and any approved amendments at
the job site at all times.
Texas Department of Transportation
By PJ Vargas Jr
Title Transportation Specialist for Maintenance
District Brvan
http://apps.dot.state.tx.us/apps/UIRPROv2/lib/NoticeApproval.asp?ApproverlD=DOT201 f0121132724&... 7/19/2013
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TxDOT - BRYAN DISTRICT
MINIMUM DEPTH OF COVER TABLE
(FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY)
FOR UTILITY LINES INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH OR ACROSS TxDOT RIGHT OF WAY ROW):
TYPE OF UTILITY
CASING DEPTH FOR
UNDER DRAINAGE
PARALLEL UNDER
STATE, CITY &
DITCH OR
NATURAL
COUNTY ROADS
CHANNEL
GROUND
(Crossing)
(Crossing)
LOW PRESSURE
(See Note #1 below)
24" (encased)
36"
NATURAL GAS
18" (encased)
(<60 PSI)
60" (unencased)
48" (unencased)
HIGH PRESSURE
(See Note #2 below)
48"
NATURAL GAS
18" (encased)
60"
requires Maint. Div.
(>60 PSI)
approval
(See Note #3 below)
60" (unencased)
TELEPHONE
60"
24"
24"
(Copper Cable)
TV CABLE
60"
24"
24"
FIBER OPTIC
60"
42"
42"
(Data, Phone or TV)
SANITARY SEWER
18" (encased)
30"
30"
WATER
18" (encased)
30"
30"
BY VOLTAGE
BY VOLTAGE
ELECTRIC
60" (encased)
30" (<22,001 volts)
30" (<22,001 volts)
36" (22,001-40,001
36" (223001-40,001
volts)
volts)
42" >40,001 volts
42" >40,001 volts
Based on requirements in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) approved 2-24-06.
Notes:
1. Minimum depth below pavement structure.
2. If half the diameter of the pipe is greater than 18" , then the depth shall be one-half the diameter of the pipe.
3. 60" from the lowest point of crossing,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
TxDOT-BRYAN DISTRICT
UTILITY PERMITS
Revised April 12, 2007
1. Effective Period of Permit Apuroval. A TxDOT utility permit is void if installation does not begin within 6
months from the date of approval.
2. Minimum Depth of Cover. The minimum depth of covet' for any underground utility line shall be as shown
on the attached "Minimum Depth of Cover Table."
3. Locating TxDOT-Owned Utilities. Before beginning work on any utility permit, refer to the attachment
entitled "Locating TxDOT-Owned Utilities."
4. Aerial Electric Lines. Aerial electric power lines crossing over the highway shall be installed and maintained
a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet above the surface of the traffic lanes. For electric power lines with
greater than 50,000 volts, the clearance shall be increased in accordance with National Electric Safety Code as
published in the National Bureau of Standards, Handbook 30,
5. Aerial Communication Lines. Aerial communication lines crossing over the highway shall be installed and
maintained a minimum of eighteen (18) feet above the surface of the traffic lanes.
6. Open Trenching or Boring Operations for Utility Work. To insure that disturbed areas are restored and
revegetated properly and in a reasonable period as the utility work progresses, the following requirements
shall apply:
Unless otherwise approved or directed by TxDOT, the length of "active utility work" shall not exceed one
mile in length. "Active utility work" shalt be defined- as the total disturbed area measured from the
beginning of open trenching to the point where backfill has been compacted, the right of way has been
restored to its original line and grade, any structures damaged by the utility work have been repaired,
erosion control measures have been placed and are being properly maintained, approved topsoil seed and
compost has been placed uniformly, and watering for revegetation has begun. "Active utility work" also
includes areas of bore pits and receiving pits; however it does not include the underground boring length.
When any area of "active utility work" is substantially complete (i.e., watering of seeded areas has
begun), that area is no longer considered to be "active utility work", and "active utility work" can proceed
further within the right of way as long as it does not exceed the above appropriate limits. Areas where
TxDOT determines that the "active utility work" is substantially complete does not mean that TxDOT
considers that area totally acceptable and complete.
7. Baekfill, Erosion Control, and Re -vegetation. All excavations within the tight -of -way (ROW) and not under
pavement shall be backfilled by tamping in six (6) inch horizontal layers to the density of the surrounding soil
or as directed by an inspector from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). All surplus material
shall be removed and the ROW shall be reshaped to its original condition or better. This work shall be done
in accordance with Item 164 of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) "Standard Specifications
for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges." Erosion control measures such as soil
retention blankets, rock berms, and silt fences shall be installed and maintained until permanent perennial
vegetation is established over 70% of the disturbed area. The amount of revegetation is considered acceptable
when it resembles the amount of existing vegetation in the surrounding undisturbed area.
8. Boring and Jacking, Boring and jacking of utility lines shall be provided as specified below.
a. Under Highways. Utility lines to be constructed under any TxDOT highway shall be installed by boring
and jacking with steel, concrete, or plastic HOPE casing. Boring shall extend to the Right of Way line
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
TxDOT-BRYAN DISTRICT
UTILITY PERMITS
Revised April 12, 2007
from the edge of pavement or curb. Use of water or other fluids in connection with boring operations will
be permitted only in sufficient quantity to lubricate the boring bit and provide a smooth flow of cuttings.
letting will not be permitted.
b. Under Paved County Roads or City Streets. Utility lines to be constructed under an existing paved
(asphalt pavement or concrete pavement) county road or city street intersection at a TxDOT Highway,
shall be installed by boring and jacking with casing.
c. Under Paved Driveways. Utility lines to be constructed under existing paved (asphalt pavement or
concrete pavement) driveways shall be installed by boring and jacking methods, unless the utility
company furnishes TxDOT with a "Letter of No Objection' signed by the driveway owner to allow open
cutting of their driveway.
d. Under Unpaved County Roads, City Streets. or Driveways. Utility lines to be constructed under an
existing unpaved county road or city street intersection at a TxDOT Highway, or under existing unpaved
driveways may be open cut after the driveway owner is notified.
e. Under Desirable Trees. To preserve the natural environment and protect wildlife habitat, boring may be
required when underground utility lines are to be placed within the "protected root area" of "desirable
trees" located within highway ROW or on adjacent property. The "protected root area" is defined as the
area between the tree trunk and five (5) feet from the tree trunk or 2/3 the actual distance from the tree
trunk to the dripline, whichever is greater. "Desirable trees" include (but are not limited to) any tree with
a trunk diameter of six (6) inches or more that TxDOT determines to be of environmental and aesthetic
value. Boring under all "desirable trees" will be required with the following exceptions: (1) in areas
where planned highway construction/maintenance work would require tree removal. or (2) when the
TxDOT inspector approves of open trenching for the utility installation or removal of the tree.
9. Manhole Covers. All manhole covers shall be installed flush with the ground surface.
10. Traffic Control. Traffic control in utility work zones shall conform to applicable requirements of the "Texas
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, Part VV. Adequate signs, barricades,
flag personnel, etc. shall be erected and maintained in complete compliance with the Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices as deemed necessary by the TxDOT inspector. Any travel lane closures are
only permitted after a traffic control plan is approved by TxDOT prior to beginning any construction
activities.
11. Sunday or Holiday Work, Sunday or Holiday work will not be permitted for the installation of any utility line
unless directed or approved by TxDOT.
12. Protection of Trees and Landscaping. Existing trees and landscaping within the ROW shall be
protected as specified below. Removal of trees from the ROW will require prior TxDOT approval.
a. Tree Pruning. All tree pruning within the ROW will require prior TXDOT approval. All oak trees
that are damaged or pruned shall be heated with an approved tree wound dressing within 20 minutes of
causing the damage or staking the pruning cut.
b. Landscaping. When existing landscaping is located near the proposed utility alignment, the utility
contractor shall notify TxDOT and the owner of the landscaping prior to the proposed utility installation.
TxDOT may require underground utilities to be installed by: (1) boring under such landscaping or (2) by
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
TxDOT-BRYAN DISTRICT
UTILITY PERMITS
Revised April 12, 2007
replacement of specific landscape items. Landscaping is defined as, but not limited to, trees, shrubs,
grass, irrigation lines, landscape pavers, sidewalks, and other ROW improvements.
July 12, 2013
RE: BS 6 — R (Texas Avenue) (West ROW)
@ Hensel Drive (South ROW)
Plaza @ College Station
Leasing Trailer Site
College Station, Texas
Utility Permit - Install 1" x 15' Waterline Service + 4" x 4' Sanitary Sewer Service
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Utility Permit)
1) Traffic Control plan is required, as per TMUTCD, prior to start of
construction work in the Texas Avenue right-of-way.
2) Any required lane closure shall be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM only.
3) Areas within ROW disturbed by construction shall be restored to
equal or better conditions than existing prior to construction.
4) Contractor shall be responsible for locating all utilities within the
right-of-way construction site. Contacts with local utility companies
and utility locators are required.
5) Proposed service lines shall be a minimum of 30" below surface area.
6) Open pits within the right-of-way shall not remain open overnight.
7) Excavation backfill shall be placed in 12" lifts & shall be compacted
as per City of College Station Standard Details & Specifications.
8) Pavement replacement shall be as per BlCS Standard Details.
9) Pavement surface shall be kept clear of mud, debris, etc.
10) Service line appurtenances shall be Installed as per plan details (See
Plan Sheet).
11) Contractor shall notify Jeffrey Holland, TxDOT Brazos Maintenance @ 778-
8054 at least 48 hours prior to starting any excavation / construction
work.
NOTE: SEE B/CS PLAN DETAILS