HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff CommentsCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
April 22, 2004
TO: Veronica J. B. Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, Via fax 260.3564 vx~
FROM: Bridgette George, Assistant Development Manager
SUBJECT: OLIVE GARDEN (SP) - Landscape Plan
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned landscape 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) revised landscaping plan.
If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised landscape plan,
please attach a letter explaining the details. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please call Jennifer Prochazka or myself at 764-3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Darden Restaurants, Via fax 407.245.5293
Case file #04-00500095
Home of Texas A&M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: OLIVE GARDEN (SP) - 04-00500095
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
1. Provide a general note that 100% coverage of groundcover, decorative paving,
decorative rock, 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. (This includes any portion of phase 2 that is
disturbed.)
2. The landscape point calculation should be based on the entire site area
encompassed in phase one. Please include a phase line around phase 2. The main
entry drive should be included in phase one for landscaping calculation purposes.
3. The required 23 streetscaping trees must be located within the first fifty feet from the
right-of-way. 2 non-canopy trees may replace 1 required canopy tree.
4. Please show the size of all non-canopy trees in caliper inches for a single trunk. The
minimum size of a non-canopy tree is 1.25" for a single trunk.
5. Big Blue Lily Turf (LIRIOPE MUSCARI) may not receive points because it only
grows to 12-16" so it is not a shrub. All other plantings proposed that are not on our
planting list were approved.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Prochazka Date: 4-20-04
MISCELLANEOUS
1. FYI: 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.
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LB( w andicap parking spaces.
W/ ,Parking Islands. Raised landscape islands, (6" raised curb) a minimum of 180 sq. ft. are required
at both ends of every parking row (greenspace area contiguous to the end island maybe applied
toward the required 180 sq. ft.). Additionally, 180 sq. ft. of landscaping for every 15 interior
parking spaces must be provided. All required islands must be landscaped or set with decorative
pavers, or stamped dyed concrete or other decorative materials as approved.
l✓Drives. Minimum drive aisle width.
2vk Curb cuts. For each proposed curb cut (including driveways, streets, alleys, etc.) locate existing
curb cuts on the same opposite side of the street to determine separation distances between
existing and proposed curb cuts. Indicate driveway throat length as measured in the Unified
Development Ordinance, Section 7.3 Access Management and Circulation.
14VA Security gates (show swing path and design specs with colors).
C►'Sidewalks (both public and private). Sidewalks are required at time of development if property has
frontage on a street shown on the Sidewalk Master Plan or if the review staff determines the
necessity.
edians. Show any and all traffic medians to be constructed on site.
fifteen foot parking setback from R.O.W. to curb of parking lot is required. Pavement may
le ncroach into this 15' setback by up to 7 contiguous parking spaces. A double parking island
(360 square feet) must be provided between each group of seven spaces. In no case may the
% -Common be less than 6' from the property line.
'CI,~--Common open spaces sites
11DS- Loading docks
Detention ponds
Guardrails
Retaining walls
N ~k 5Yv- Sites for solid waste containers with screening. Locations of dumpsters are accessible but not
~J visible from streets or residential areas. Gates are discouraged and visual screening is required.
(Minimum 12 x 12 pad required.)
O' dhow all easements clearly designating as proposed and type (utility, access, etc.). If dedicated
by separate instrument list by volume and page.
U-' vUtilities (noting size and designate as proposed) within or adjacent to the proposed site, including
building transformer locations, above ground and underground service connections to buildings.
LV' Meter locations (must be located in public R.O.W. or public utility easement.).
0' v. Foposed grading (1' max for proposed or spot elevations) and other pertinent drainage
information. (If plan has too much information, show drainage on separate sheet.)
51~ 9,16ow proposed and existing fire hydrants. Fire hydrants must be located on the same side of a
major street as a project, and shall be in a location approved by the City Engineer. Any structure
in any zoning district other than R-1, R-1A, or R-2 must be within 300 feet of a fire hydrant as
measured along a public street, highway or designated fire lane.
Show fire department connections. FDC's should be within 150' of the fire hydrant. In no case
shall they be any further than 300' apart, and they shall be accessible from the parking lot without
being blocked by parked cars or a structure.
&,Wnow fire lanes. Fire lanes a minimum of 20 feet in width with a minimum height clearance of 14
feet must be established if any portion of the proposed structure is more than 150 feet from the
curb line or pavement edge of a public street or highway.
NOTE: Prrre hydrants must be operable and accepted by the City, and drives must have an all weather
surface as defined in the Zoning Ordinance Section 9 before a building permit can be issued.
I' 9. Will building be sprinkled? Yes CI' No ❑
If the decision to sprinkle is made after the site plan has been approved, then the plan must be
resubmitted.
10.M~Wheelstops may be required when cars overhang onto property not owned by the applicant or
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where there may be conflict with handicap accessible routes or above ground utilities, signs or
other conflicts.
UR" 1 how curb and pavement detail. A 6" raised curb is required around all edges of all parts of all
paved areas without exception. (To include island, planting areas, access ways, dumpster
locations, utility pads, etc.) No exception will be made for areas designated as "reserved for
future parking". 5ee arA, OpukA-`a-
12. Landscape plans as required in Section 7.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The
landscaping plan can be shown on a separate sheet if too much information is on the original site
plan. If requesting protected tree points, then those trees need to be shown appropriately
barricaded on the landscape plan. Attempt to reduce or eliminate plantings in easements. Include
information on the plans such as:
❑ required point calculations
❑ additional streetscape points required. Streetscape compliance is required on all streets.
❑ calculations for # of street trees required and proposed (proposed street tree points will accrue
toward total landscaping points.)
❑ proposed new plantings with points earned
❑ proposed locations of new plantings
❑ screening of parking lots, 50 % of all shrubs used for screening shall be evergreen.
❑ screening of dumpsters, concrete retaining walls, off street loading areas, utility connection points,
or other areas potentially visually offensive.
❑ existing landscaping to remain
❑ how existing trees to be barricaded and barricade plan. Protected points will only be awarded
if barricades are up before the first development permit is issued.
❑ Buffer as required in Section 7.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
❑ 13. Show irrigation system plan. (or provide note on how irrigation system requirement will be met
J prior to issuance of C.O.) All plans must include irrigation systems for landscaping. Irrigation
meters are separate from the regular water systems for buildings and will be sized by city
according to irrigation demand submitted by applicant and must include backflow prevention
protection.
C~ 14. _P there any landscaping in TxDOT R.O.W.? Yes ❑ No lam`
If yes, then TxDOT permit must be submitted.
Er 15. ,ill there be any utilities in TxDOT R.O.W.? Yes ❑ No f3'
If yes, then TxDOT permit must be submitted.
5"" 16. ill there be access from a TxDOT R.O.W.? Yes ❑ No 3---
If yes, then TxDOT permit must be submitted.
17. L,-The total number of multi-family buildings and units to be constructed on the proposed project site.
18. i he density of dwelling units per acre of the proposed project.
19. ,Provide a water and sanitary sewer legend to include water demands (minimum, maximum and
average demands in gallons per minute) and sewer loadings (maximum demands in gallons per
day).
Z' 20. Are there impact fees associated with this development? Yes ❑ No ff--
NOTE: Signs are to be permitted separately.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
April 16, 2004
TO: Veronica J. B. Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, Via fax 260.3564 r/
FROM: Bridgette George, Assistant Development Manager
SUBJECT: OLIVE GARDEN (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 for further staff review:
One (1) complete set of construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site plan attached;
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. The Drainage Report has been
reviewed and you can pick up your copy at your convenience. 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
Jennifer Prochazka at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Darden Restaurants, Via fax 407.245.5293
Case file #04-00500095
Home of Texas A&M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: OLIVE GARDEN (SP) - 04-00500095
PLANNING
1. Please provide a list of the building materials for all facades roughly visible from the
public right-of-way. This is a minimum submittal requirement.
2. If you do not wish for phase 2 to be approved with phase 1 at this time, please
remove all site plan information from phase 2.
3. Please double check the number of parking spaces provided; I only count 136
spaces for phase 1.
4. Are there any proposed outdoor seating areas? If so, these areas will need to be
counted toward the square footage of the restaurant.
5. Please call out the height and material of the dumpster screening enclosure.
6. With only 9 feet for the truck unloading area, will there still be a 20-foot clear space
for the required fire lane? Is there room to make the unloading area wider to allow
for more space for fire access?
7. Please label material used in islands (ie: plantings, sod, brick pavers, etc.).
8. Please label the fire lane through the site. Are the lines around the curbs
delineating fire lane?
9. Please label FDC location on the site plan.
10. Provide a general note that all roof and ground-mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from any public right-
of-way or residential district within 150' of the subject lot, measured from a point five
feet above grade. Such screening shall be coordinated with the building architecture
and scale to maintain a unified appearance.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Prochazka Date: April 12, 2004
LANDSCAPING/STREETSCAPING/BUFFER
Please Note: A landscape review was not completed because no plan was
submitted. The site plan may not be approved without approved landscape
plans.
1. Provide a general note that 100% coverage of groundcover, decorative paving,
decorative rock, 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: Jennifer Prochazka
Date: April 12, 2004
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.
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ENGINEERING
1. Please denote whether entire sewer line is public or private. Slope on upper section
does not meet public or private requirements. All private sewer to be installed in
compliance with plumbing code. All public should meet City Guidelines.
2. A fire flow analysis showing compliance with BCS Unified Design Guidelines is
required. One hydrant or two?
3. The fire line to the building needs to be a minimum 5 feet from masonry
wall/dumpster enclosure.
4. Show public lines in easements to be dedicated to release tempblanket.
Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson Date: April 15, 2004
ELECTRICAL
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
2. Developer provides 30' of 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 2002 version of plat and/or site plan.
email to rbolin(a)_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.
Reviewed by: Ronnie Bolin Date: 4-6-04
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.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
May 3, 2004
TO: Veronica J. B. Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, Via fax 60.3564
FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Pla 1
SUBJECT: OLIVE GARDEN (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. The
next submittal will be the third and final review by staff for this round of reviews.
If all items have not been addressed on the next submittal, another $200
processing fee will need to be submitted for the subsequent set of three (3)
reviews. Please address the comments and submit the following information for
further staff review:
Six (6) complete sets of construction documents for the proposed
development with the revised site and landscaping plans attached
(please submit additional copies to be stamped for your records).
Two (2) revised site plans; and
One (1) landscaping plan.
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: Darden Restaurants, Via fax 407.245.5293
Case file #04-00500095
Home of Texas A&M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: OLIVE GARDEN (SP) - 04-00500095
PLANNING
1. Show public lines & meters in "easements to be dedicated" to release temp
blanket.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Prochazka Date: April 30, 2004
ENGINEERING
1. Please denote structural fill on the plans where the water and sewer are
under the parking lot.
Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson Date: April 25, 2004
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.
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