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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REVIEW COMMENTS CITY OF COLLEGE STATION `I DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 COLLEGE STATION College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM September 24, 2003 TO: Lingyu He, 718 Summerglen Drive, College Station, TX, 77840 FROM: Bridgette George, Assistant Development Manager SUBJECT: SPRUCE ST FOURPLEX (SDSP) - 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: One (1) complete set of construction documents for the proposed development with the revised site and landscaping plans attached; Parkland Dedication fees in the amount of $3,616 are due prior to issuance of a building permit; Easement Dedication Sheet and required documents. Please note that the Easement Dedication Sheet and the necessary documents are required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 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 764.3570. Attachments: Staff review comments cc: Harry Bostic, 3800 SH6 S, Ste. 108G, College Station, TX, 77845 Case file #03- 00500225 Home of Texas A &M University , STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1 Project: SPRUCE ST FOURPLEX (SDSP) — 03- 00500225 PLANNING 1/Please provide the name of the project in the title block. Please provide ownership and zoning information for all abutting parcels. Please label the distances to all opposite and adjacent driveways. 4! As you are aware, the City Council recently adopted new dimensional standards for the Northgate Districts, however, your plans were formally submitted prior to the adoption of these new standards, and so you may use the previous dimensional standards. Specifically, there is now a 10 -foot maximum setback from the right -of- way and a floor area ratio of 1 that you do not meet. As discussed during the Preapplication Conference, the Design Reveiw Board has the discretion to require /site plan changes. V. Please be aware that the Northgate Design Guidelines call for parking to be located An the rear of the building when possible. 6. Please remove language regarding "required parking." There is no parking requirement in NG -3; the number of spaces needed will be determined by the Design Review Board. 7'.. As discussed in the Preapplication Conference, sidewalks will be required with this development. If there is a minimum of 6 feet of green space between the sidewalk a :_ and the curb, it may be a minimum of 4 feet wide. Sidewalks located at back of curb may be 6 feet in width. However, sidewalks at least 8 feet in width are strongly encouraged. All sidewalks in Northgate should be constructed with stamped dyed f concrete as per City specs. , Please show number of bicycle spaces proposed, and provide a detail and the / W proposed color of the bike racks. Please show the location of the proposed mailboxes and provide a detail if visible from the right -of -way. If they are not located on each individual unit, the mailboxes should be enclosed in a structure that is similar in design and materials to the �Partment building. 1 site will need an enclosure for either an automated 300 gallon container (10 by , y , 0 foot inside dimension) or front end loader dumpster (12 by 12 foot inside , ` dimension). Per Pete Caler, Sanitation Superintendent. ; ' ' i ' - 1 . \ -- '1 ' • Please indicate the screening material for the dumpster. Plant material is also ; required around the perimeter of the dumpster enclosure. 1Z. Please provide a detail for the proposed fence that surrounds the property. The fence may need to be located further back from the driveway because it blocks visibility at the intersection of the street and the driveway. 11 .The curb return radii for multi - family driveways must be between 20 feet and 30 feet. 14. Please show existing or proposed fire hydrants. 15:: Will the buildings be sprinkled? Reviewed by: Jennifer Prochazka Date: September 18, 2003 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. Page 2 of 3 LAI).DSCAPING /STREETSCAPING /BUFFER 1'6 ase note on the site plan that all disturbed earth must be 100% covered with stablished grass or groundcover prior to C.O. 1'.Any utility connection points, dumpster screenings, etc. need to be screened with vegetation. Reviewed by: Jennifer Prochazka Date: September 18, 2003 ENGINEERING 1. Meters will be allowed to be placed as shown due to the fact that a Temporary Blanket Easement will be dedicated on this property. 2. This site plan should address drainage issues as needed contrary to note. If a curb cut -out and flume are needed, please show. Site grading needs to be addressed at this time, as well. 3. Fence should be along property line. If not, property line issues arise as well as maintenance issues. It does not necessarily need to surround the property. You may wish to begin at Unit #4, go to prop line and follow around. Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson Date: September 24, 2003 ELECTRICAL 1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design. 2. Developer provides 30' of #4 rigid conduit for riser poles. Developer installs first 10'. City installs remainder 3. Developer pours transformer pad(s) per city specs and design. 4. Developer installs pull boxes as per city specs and design. (pull boxes provided by the city). 5. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000i version of plat and /or site plan. E -mail to rbolin @cstx.gov 6. Developer provides load data for project. 7. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes. 8. Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed for electric lines (including street lights). Reviewed by: Ronnie Bolin Date: 10/1/03 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. 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. Page 3 of 3 o5 )D j6)--c)3 SPRUCE ST. FOURPLEX (SDSP) TA PLANNING: Item #1: The Title Block has been revised to indicate the name of the project. Item #2: The ownership and zoning was shown on Sheet SP -1 of 2SP with submittal date of Aug. 28, 2003. Refer to site plan layout. Item #3: The distances to adjacent and opposite driveways and off - street parking were noted on the site plan layout, Sheet SP1 of 2SP. Item #4: If the Design Review Board does request any changes, they will be addressed accordingly. Item #5: The parking will be addressed after the Design Review Board's review for the buildings and parking requirements. Item #6: The statement for required parking has been removed from the proposed parking note on Sheet SP -1 of2SP. Item #7: A 6 foot sidewalk has been added to the back of the curb along the property line. Item #8: The information for the bike rack is shown on the landscape site plan, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #9: Refer to the landscape site plan, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP, for the mailbox location as recommended by the College Station Post Office Staff. Item #10: The trash container location was made after conferring with Mr. Pete Caler as to the best location for the proposed site. Item #11: The trash container will be screened with a 6 foot high wood fence and landscaping. Refer to the Landscape Site Plan, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #12: The wrought iron (metal) fence along the front and side property lines is not a solid fence, therefore there should not be a visibility problem with the 20 feet radius at the driveway, the fence has been set back further creating a wider opening at the driveway. Item #13: The curb radius at the driveway has been increased to 20 feet. Item #14: The existing fire hydrant was shown on the Site Utility Plan, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #15: The proposed buildings will not have a sprinkler system. C- lc 6 1 k- Otk r-41 Di C / I A"/u- i11 0 ,RAJ 0 a , ���. 0). Landscaping/Streetscaping/Buffer Item #16: A note has been added to the landscape plan notes regarding all disturbed earth. Item #17: Landscaping has been added at the trash container and electrical service to the building. Refer to the Landscape Site Plan, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Engineering: Item #1: No response necessary. Item #2: The site drainage plan has been updated to show finished grades and drainage. Refer to Sheet SP -1 of2SP. Item #3: A note has been added tot he Landscape Site Plan stating that the owner is responsible for maintaining the area between the fence and property line. Electrical: Item #1: This note was included in the utility notes on Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #2: This note was included in the utility notes on Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #3: It was assumed that a transformer pad would not be required since a power pole is located approximately 10 feet from the end of the building. Item #4: Are pull boxes required if not installing transformer pad? Item #5: A digital Auto Cad 20001 version of the plat/site plan will be provided as soon as the site plan has been approved. Item #6: A note for the developer to provide load data has been added to the utility notes, Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #7: This note was included in the utility notes on Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Item #8: This note was included in the utility notes on Sheet SP -2 of 2SP. Miscellaneous: Items #1 &2: These items were included in the utility notes on Sheet SP -2 of2SP.