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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondencee May-o- - e: o eman rive Improvements age 1 From: <ROHRER.MARY@heb.com> To: <MSMITH@ci.college-station.tx.us> Date: 6/28/01 5:27PM Subject: Re: Holleman Drive Improvements Mark, Thanks for the update. Conceptually, I think what you have laid out in your email below should work. Can you have Joe Blaschke and Mike Mc Inturff work together and fax us a quick redline sketch of this proposed deceleration lane before Monday? Pat Stanchak with HEB Construction will be at the site on Tuesday. If we have a this sketch, Pat and our general contractor can take a look at the work described below and evaluate the proposed HEB scope of work. I appreciate your help in facilitating a solution. Thanks, Mary L. Rohrer, P.E. Pat Stanchak's fax number: 210-938-7918 fax Site Engineering Team Leader HEB Grocery Company 210-938-8238 phone 210-938-8091 fax MSMITH@ci.college-sta tion.tx.us To: rohrer.mary@notes.heb.com, ROHRER.MARY@heb.com 06/22/01 09:37 AM cc: Stanchak.Pat@notes.heb.com, STANCHAK. PATRICK@heb.com, JCALLAWAY@ci.college-station.tx. us, mcinturff.mike@whmeng.com Subject: Re: Holleman Drive Improvements OK, here's what we have. Originally, HEB was to participate in the cost of doing some medians on Holleman and the City was going to widen Holleman. After reviewing what Joe Blaschke has developed, we can get another lane on Holleman with some median improvements and the only portion of Holleman that needs additional width is for a decelleration lane in front of the HEB between the two drive openings. I'd like to propose that HEB do the decelleration lane in conjunction with your site work with the City doing (and paying for) all of the median work. If you'd like, I can provide (pay Joe Blaschke to prepare) construction plans for the decelleration ed ayo o eman 15rive Improvements age lane. The reasons I support this proposal is that we can eliminate the need to develop agreements for HEB participation in a City project (allowing the City to begin work on the median work quicker), HEB can control all of the construction on and adjacent to their site and the City can control all of the work going on out in the existing street. What do you think?? <ROHRER.MARY@heb.com> 06/21/01 03:28PM Mark, Can you update me on the status of the plans for the Holleman Drive road improvements? In our meeting on March 30th, we discussed it is in the best interests for both the City and HEB to work together to have the Holleman road improvements completed by the opening of the HEB, which is scheduled for February 2002. Our plans (HEB building and civil improvements) have been reviewed by the City and we anticipate obtaining our permits and starting construction on the grocery store the first week in July. I understand that Joe Blaschke and Mike Mc Inturff met last week and reviewed the proposed design. However, as we have discussed previously, HEB has not received any written information from the City on the overall scope of the road improvement project, when we can expect to have plans to construct, or how HEB will get reimbursed for the cost of the work. I'd appreciate any information you can provide to me. Thanks, Mary L. Rohrer, P.E. Site Engineering Team Leader HEB Grocery Company 210-938-8238 phone 210-938-8091 fax College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future. CC: <JCALLAWAY@ci.college-station.tx.us>, <mcinturff.mike@whmeng.com>, <STANCHAK.PATRICK@heb.com>, <robo@acei-dfw.com> From: Jim Callaway To: Jessica Jimmerson; Spencer Thompson; Ted Mayo Date: 7/12/01 6:52PM Subject: Fwd: Re: Holleman Drive Improvements _ 4 e ayo - e: eman nve Improvements Page 1 , From: Mark Smith To: Jim Callaway ` Date: 7/12/01 3:46PM Subject: Re: Holleman Drive Improvements Attached is Mary's reply to my proposal. Blaschke and Mclnturff are communicating and should have something to turn in soon. Jim Callaway 07/12/01 01:24PM Mark- What is the status of this agreement? We are in plans review on HEB and need to know who is doing what... Mark Smith 06/22/01 09:37AM OK, here's what we have. Originally, HEB was to participate in the cost of doing some medians on Holleman and the Clty was going to widen Holleman. After reviewing what Joe Blaschke has developed, we can get another lane on Holleman with some median improvements and the only portion of Holleman that needs additional width is for a decelleration lane in front of the HEB between the two drive openings. I'd like to propose that HEB do the decelleration lane in conjunction with your site work with the City doing (and paying for) all of the median work. If you'd like, I can provide (pay Joe Blaschke to prepare) construction plans for the decelleration lane. The reasons I support this proposal is that we can eliminate the need to develop agreements for HEB participation in a City project (allowing the City to begin work on the median work quicker), HEB can control all of the construction on and adjacent to their site and the City can control all of the work going on out in the existing street. What do you think?? <ROHRER.MARY(cDheb.com> 06/21/01 03:28PM Mark, Can you update me on the status of the plans for the Holleman Drive road improvements? In our meeting on March 30th, we discussed it is in the best interests for both the City and HEB to work together to have the Holleman road improvements completed by the opening of the HEB, which is scheduled for February 2002. Our plans (HEB building and civil improvements) have been reviewed by the City and we anticipate obtaining our permits and starting construction on the grocery store the first week in July. I understand that Joe Blaschke and Mike Mc Inturff met last week and reviewed the proposed design. However, as we have discussed previously, HEB has not received any written information from the City on the overall scope of the road improvement project, when we can expect to have plans to construct, or how HEB will get reimbursed for the cost of the work. I'd appreciate any information you can provide to me. Thanks, e ayo : e: dlleman rave Improvements age 2 Mary L. Rohrer, P.E. Site Engineering Team Leader HEB Grocery Company 210-938-8238 phone 210-938-8091 fax Jan-04-01 04:24pm From-Ellison Law 9796938819 T-392 P.05/08 F-489 nk$ rid P_ 02 5an6porletion i r~erc ~ ~ eta Jaarph D. Blau kA Q ft. RE„ Presrdent 1008 Woadaeek Delve, Collage 5 srro4 reuas 77845 • 9791693,8D0 • faz1979jb93-5870 emall:trai®ccanet January 4, 2001 WHM Transpottation Engin eying Consultants, Inc. ATTN. Mr. Mike Melriturff P.E. 2717 Rio Grande Street Austin, Texas 78705 RE: HE$ Development Holleman Drive At Tt xas Avenue College Station. Terris Dear Mike: Thank you foryour lei ter ofJanuary 3, 2001, relevant w the referenced development, Jeff= With you that some clarifiea ion is needed in respect to the recommendations contained in my December 13, 2000 letter to Lee Robinson. The following is my response to your letter and to your suggestions contained therein. You and I both agr 3e that there should be additional capacity improvements at the intersection of Tc As Avenue and Holleman Drive and both of us are aware of the current Texas Department of'!'ramportation ph= fbr lmprovements at the intersection. Ultimately, additional improvemez Lis will have to be made at that intersection. However. I did not intend to imply that HEB is re ponsr'blefor these future improvements. Thera is no reasonwhyUBB should be responsible i br these additional improvements or why HEB should be required to pay for these addicioru.I improvements, 2. The proposed signal installation at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Manual Drive/Outback Steakl rouse Driveway is a logical operational improvement for the "HastingsrTargef' devdopment. Again, I did not 1zlend to imply that HEB is responsible in any manner whateoeve r for the cost of this signal installation. This new signal installation should be the responsr'I Pik of the city of College Station 3. I have reviewed your sketch of proposed median chattaelization along Holleman Drive west of Texas Avenue and adjacent to the proposed NEB development. ; concur with your suggestions in regard tc location and type ofcharmelizatim These suggestions AM consistent with my suggestions c ontained in my December 16, 2000 letter to Lee Robinson. For clarification, I have c = 16" your two *Oahes to this letter. I believe that these improvments VAII impr 3ve traffic flow alongHollernan Drive by Pro'Widing convenient access while restricting minor 7iovements, APNIalkingJn: rraxc ftA aaring Roadway assign Aevident Analysts Jan-04-01 04:24pm From-Ellison Law - . -....r..-.ter V=" I Glc Mike Mcluturff January 4, 2M i Page Z 9796938819 T-392 P.06/08 F-489 Irv wr MUTE P.63 4. The cost of the ma Ilan irnprovemerus along Holleaman Drive should include some level of partidimlon by HE B. You `uggested in your letter that, in other cities, "an estimate of improvement costa )y deWopers (was) based on their pro rata share of site traffic as a percent oftotal traffi You ate corset. Manyctties hatveused this niethodologyto allocate fimding participation for roadwaity improrremento, i baliwe that this would be an appropriate method to uec to AS 'Date costs for M participation wigs the city of College Station. i hope these eommetR is have addressed your quostions and com=s. Please contact me ifyou have any questions. Sincerely, Joseph . Blaschke, D.Eng,, P,F. President MOM Enclosures xc, Lee Robinson Jan-04-01 04:23pm From-Ellison law 9796938819 T-392 P-01/08 F-489 v WHMTrm,sporta Lion Engineering Consultants, Inc, C. Michael Walton, PhD., PZ Mike Mclnturff, M.Eng„ P.E. Randy B_ Machetnehl, PhD,, P.E. January 3, 2001 Joseph D. Blaschke, D.Eng., P E. President Transportation Engineering ,O nalysts 1008 Woodcreek Drive College Station, Texas 77845 Dear Joe: Post-it` Fax Note 7671 Dare / Y_O AOf 1, p b To Fro Co./Dept. Co. Phone # Phone s / q6 _ 9 / 7 Fax # - Fax # I have reviewed your Deceml ier IS letter to Lee Robinson, City of College Station, concerning our Traffic Impact Analysis Report for t he proposed HRE development at Holleman Drive and Texas Av=uc In College Station. First, let me express my app ^eciation to you for your positive comments concerning the quality of the report and your endorseme it of the study and findin&. As a professional engineer, it is always gratifying to receive contirma ion of your work from a fellow engineer. As we discussed by telephw Le last week, there may be some clarification needed with respect to the raconunendations contained i z your letter- In addition, we have since received comments from the City conceming the level of partic, pation by the developer'in the Holleman Drive median construction. As a result of this information, I i espectfully request your review and comments concerning the following issues: 1- I concur with your commt nts in the second paragraph of page 2 of your letter concerning lntessection improvements at Texas A venue and Holleman Drive intersection. Unfortunately, TxDOT's planned improvements at this inh xsection do not include actual capacity increases (Such as a southbound right turn lane, dual nort abound left turn lanes, etc.). Plans include improvement of the northeast comer to provide an lr creased radius and better alignment for westbound Holleman Drive. Although not listed in the City review comments, it would be helpful to clarify that it was not your intention that FEB be resF onsible for any intersection improvements at this location. 2. Figure 3 from the TIA is enclosed for driveway rcflcrr= information It Is not clear from Recommendation 2 on Pe ge 2 of your letter whether you propose to restrict left turn movements to/from Hastings Drivevr .y 2. There is a limited amount of space between Hastings 1 and 2 to allow a northbound left turn from Hastings i (to travel westbound on Holleman Drive) and a westbound left turn from Holleman Rave to Hastings 2. it would be helpful if your recommentdation could be clarified to include charm dization on Holleman Drive west of Driveway A to preclude northbound left turn movements from Jastings 2. This would allow all movements at Driveway B as well as right and left turn exit only m rneuvers from the apartment exit driveway. Because Hastin&s 2 is the primary access point for service vehicles, it would be desirable to allow westbound left turn maneuvers at Hastings 2. I have enclosed a schematic illustrating the proposed modifications almg Holleman Drive. With the exception of the triangular island at Driveway A which is proposed to be a 2717 Rio Grande Street Ai stirs, Texas 78705 Phone a 512/473-8343 PAX • 512/473-8237 Jan-04-01 04:23Pm From-Ellison Law 9796938819 T-392 P.02/08 F-489 Joseph D. Blaschke, D.Eng., P. E. January 3, 2001 Page 2 concrete curbed island, ill channelization is proposed to be accomplished with jiggle bar tiles, pavement markings and/ ar raised reflective pavement markers. 3. Although not listed in tht City roviCW comments, it would be helpful to clarify that it was not your intention that HEB be rot 3ormlle for any portion of the proposed traffic signal installation at Texas Avenue and Manual Driv, !/Outback Steakhouse Driveway. 4. Planning Department con =ents include the following: "The level of participation in the proposed Holleman median consin ction, which WM be required of the developer, will be determined by the Commission and Council." In other cities, we have developed an estimate of improvement costs by developers based on then pro rata share of site traffic as a percent of total traffic. In your opinion, would this be an appropi late basis for such a determination for the Hollemzn Drive modi6cati=s? HfiB wishes to develop a -cooperative project for implementation of channelization recommendations with a combinafm of I1 EB-funded improvements and City pavement marking modificatimu, or some sunilar arrangement In order to insure that there is ao misunderstanding concerning recommendations to be considered by the City and to clarify which of these should be the responsibility of HEB, I respectfully request that you supplement your December I6 letter with an additional letter addressing the points contained herein. Please feel free to call me for discussion/clarification prior to preparation of additional written in formatioru In order to mains ain HEB's rezoning case on the scheduled January 18 P&Z agenda, the City must receive our response and all review conmients by 10:00 am on January 8_ Please review this informatioi, and advise me if it would be possible for you to prepare a response to these comments and request bl, January 4. Your assistance is appreciated. Sincerely, MUce McInturff, P.E. President Enclosures cc: Mary Rohrer - FM David Kayle - HMB Chuck Ellison 4. Show building setbacks. (Per C-1 zoning) - Building setbacks have been shown as follows: - Front - 25' setback Side - 25 setback (15) v Back -15' setback 5. Show the FDC (Fire Department Connection) to the sprinkler system. - The FDC has been shown on the NW side of the building. 6. On page 11.2 the detail for island type "I" does not appear to be complete. - Type I detail has been updated. 7. There are three parking islands on the El Chico property that are shown as raised curb on the site plan, as they should be, but there is no mention of them with the other parking island details. They are also not shown on the island detail overviews. This needs to be consistent throughout the submittal. - The missing island details are now shown on sheet 11.4 as types Z, Al, and A2. 8. End island type "K" on page 11.3 does not meet end island area requirements. - In order to make end island "K" meet area requirements we removed two parking stalls and increased the area. The two lost parking stalls have been accounted for in the parking summary located on the site plan. 9. What exactly is decomposed granite walkway. - The decomposed granite walkway, which is crushed granite, will be red. 10. The directional traffic control signs shown on page 12.3 do not meet ordinance requirements. - The directional traffic control signs have been removed from the plans as well as the detail sheets. 11. yin the landscaping plans, please remove the information regarding Lot 4, the site of the /future water tower. That information will be included in their submittal. Its inclusion at this point just confuses the numbers for Lots 1 and 5. The calculations seem to be in line with what is required, however final approval cannot be granted until staff sees the numbers for Lots 1 and S. - Phase III information has been removed. 2445 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 100, Southlake, Texas 76092 Phone: (817) 329-6990 Fax. (817) 329-7671 Corporate Office: Tyler, Texas Branch Offices: Garland, Texas • San Diego, Califomia (1)2lt appears that the location of the turnaround is within 350 feet of Park Place. The construction easement document states that the turnaround should be a minimum of 350 feet away from Park Place. - We are aware of the encroachment at the turnaround. We spoke with Dale Schepers and came to the agreement that the property located behind the building/turnaround would be used as a temporary construction easement until the future water tower has been constructed. Therefore, no changes were made to the turnaround area. ~3. he landscaping that is required near the turnaround should be shown on the plans. _ ou will be permitted to bond out of that landscaping until such time as the construction easement expires or is removed, but it needs to be reviewed and approved with this submittal. Landscaping near the turnaround has been shown on the landscaping plans, and will be bonded out upon request. 2445 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 100, Southlake, Texas 76092 Phone: (817) 329-6990 Fax. (817) 329-7671 Corporate Office: Tyler, Texas Branch Offices. Garland, Texas • San Diego, California Natalie Ruiz - HEB Project From: Natalie Ruiz To: lopez@acei-dfw.com Subject: HEB Project - Page 7l The following is a brief summary of our telephone conversation today. HEB Phase I Print Sho : We need construction plans for the required sidewalk along Park Place. A section of this sidewalk was constructed without approved plans. We need to see plans for the entire sidewalk to continue to the property line at Texas Avenue. The following are a few items to be aware of: (1) Since the sidewalk is not at grade, hand rails are required. (2) Some decorative treatment will be required along the exposed concrete section along Park Place. I discussed this with the contractor and one possibility is applying the same rock treatment that was used on the building. (3) The topographic information on the plans is critical for our review. We need to ensure that minimum slopes can be accomplished along the Park Place sidewalk. (Primarily, connecting to the sidewalk that was just built and bringing it back down to grade at the property line.) A permanent C.O. for this project will not be issued until this item is addressed and either built or guaranteed. If you would like to build this section of the sidewalk at a later date, we'll need to work that out. I'm agreeable to including this work with the landscaping bonding plan. Let me know your preference and we can work out the details. HEB Phase II (Landscape/Irrigation Bonding Plan): Staff reviewed the plan & had the following minor changes: (1) There are some plantings missing along Holleman that need to be included on this plans. (See the fax that I sent you today.) (2) Sheets L3 - Add a general note that "Backflow assembly tester must be registered with the City of College Station. Backflow assembly must be tested upon installation. For information call 764-3662." (3) Sheets L4 - From the material list, remove item "J"; General note #1, drain "hole" on vault shall be sized to handle relief port at full dump; and, General note #7 should reference ordinance #2394 and not specification W.209. Please submit 3 revised sets of the bonding plan for final approval along with the letter from HEB agreeing to the items we previously discussed (see our previous e-mail re: not requiring a bond for the landscaping). If you have any questions or need any additional information, please let me know. Thank you. I Nov-02-01 03:49P Novernber 2.. 2001 P.O1 T~ H.E. Burr CONSfiRIT , DIVISION OF H.E. BUTT GROCERY CO, Natalie Thomas Ruiz, AICP The City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Re: Aggieland Print Shop Collcgc Station, Texas Ms_ Rui%, This letter is to inform you that H.F. Butt Grocery Company will agree to complete the approved plans and construction work regarding the sidewalk, ramps, landing and handrails along Park Row. This work will start once we receive approval from you to proceed. It will be completed by December 31, 2001 or no later than March 1, 2002 when the new HEB Food & Drug Store is completed. However, with this agreement between us, HEB would like for you to release the final "Certitica.tc of Occupancy" for the new Aggieland Print Shop building. All the required work on the Aggieland Print Shop has been completed and they are operating wider a temporary "Certificate of Occupancy". Please consider this option and let me know once you have made a decision. I appreciate your taking the tirnc to consider this option for us. Sincerely, Sd&47-/ SSheldon Kotara C:onstntction Project Manager 946 QUINTANA ROAD • P.O. BOX 240910 • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78224 H a E ~ Facility Alliance December 5, 2001 V % Attn: Natalie Thomas Ruiz, AICP City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Re: Site Improvements HEB Food & Drug Store 1900 Texas Avenue South College Station, Texas 77840 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to extend to you and the City of College Station our commitment that all the required irrigation, landscaping and sitework shown on the approved building plans will be completed. Due to the different completion dates of the grocery store and the water tower construction, the areas around the water tower will not be finished at the time of the H.E.B. store opening. This work is scheduled for completion within 90 days after the water tower construction has been approved and accepted by the City of College Station. Si cerely, iam A. Vice re ident HEB Faci ' v Al 646 South Main P.O. Box 839999 San Antonio, Texas 78283-3999 ol_ li9 1,-4(110 1 /)"I opm `W♦ The City of College Station, Texas Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future. P.O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 • (979) 764-3500 www.ci.college-station.tx.us January 27, 2004 Sheldon Kotara, Construction Project Manager H.E. Butt Construction P.O. Box 3494 San Antonio, Texas 78211 VIA FAX (210) 938-7918 Re: Landscaping, Sitework and Irrigation improvements in College Station Dear Sheldon, Happy New Year Sheldon! I hope that 2004 will be a great year for you, your family and HEB. The new fueling station looks great and the grocery store is always busy. The purpose of this letter is to notify you that work on the College Station water tower is now complete and accepted by the City. The outstanding landscaping, irrigation and site work may now begin. As agreed, H. E. Butt Construction will complete the required improvements shown on the approved bonding plans within 90 days of this letter. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (979) 764-3570. Sincerely, Nata 'e Thomas Ruiz Development Manager Cc: Dale Schepers, Division Manager - Water/Wastewater Home of Texas A&M University