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ENGINEERING /SURVEYING, INC.
1008 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 103 • College Station, Texas 77845
(979) 693 -3838 • Fax (979) 693 -2554 • Email: mcclure@tca.net
June 9, 2004
Bridgette George
Assistant Development Manager
Development Services, City of College Station
College Station, TX 77840
Re.: Shenandoah Subdivision, Phase 12 Final Plat
Revisions per City comments Summary Letter
Dear Ms. George:
Below is the summary of the revisions made per the staffs comments.
ENGINEERING:
COMMENT #1: This site is in the Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee Area. Impact Fees
are due at the time of filing plat.
ACTION: Fees will be submitted when the final plat is filed.
COMMENT #2: Plat needs to incorporate any required easements to accommodate
street lighting as per subdivision regulations.
ACTION: The plat has been adjusted to show easements required for street
lighting.
SANITATION:
COMMENT #1: Temporary Turnaround is required at the end of Martinsville Lane.
Show on plat and in construction plans.
ACTION: A turnaround will be shown on the construction plans and a field note
description for a temporary public access easement on Lot 5, Block
36 will be provided. We are currently designing the next phase of
Shenandoah (Phase 14) which will connect Martinsville Lane with the
next local street to the south. This will eliminate the need for the
turnaround on Martinsville Lane.
ELECTRICAL:
COMMENT #1: Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
ACTION: The electrical infrastructure installation will comply with this
requirement.
COMMENT #2: Developer installs pull boxes as per city specs and design.(pull boxes
provided by the city.
ACTION: The electrical infrastructure installation will comply with this
requirement.
COMMENT #3: Developer provides digital AutoCAD 14 version of plat and /or site
plan. email to tmichalsa.cstx.gov
ACTION: A copy of the final plat will be sent once the requested revisions have
been made.
COMMENT #4: Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed
for electric lines (including street lights). Contact Tony Michalsky
(979- 690 -3438) for a copy of electric design plan so additional
easements can be added to Final Plat.
ACTION: The plat has been adjusted to show all required easements for
electrical installation.
COMMENT #5: Off site easements may be necessary between Blk 40 Ph 12 and Blk
38 Ph 13 to provide service to lot in Blk 40.
ACTION: We have discussed the need for this easement with Tony Michalsky
and will be providing the field notes and exhibits for his review and
processing.
COMMENT #6: Developer to install street lighting per city design and specs. 9 9 P tY ecs. Dark 9 P
Bronze Pole w/ cobra head cutoff type fixtures.)
ACTION: The electrical infrastructure installation will comply with this
requirement.
COMMENT #7: College Station Utilities will provide Electric Distribution design plan
to developer for installation of electric infrastructure. Contact Tony
Michalsky at (979- 764 -3438) for copies.
ACTION: Tony Michalsky was contacted on June 8, 2004 for a copy of the
electrical design. It was sent on June 8, 2004.
Sincerely,
Jeff obertson, E.I.T.
Graduate Engineer
McCLURE & BROWNE ENGINEERING /SURVEYING, INC.
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 3
Project: SHENANDOAH PH 12 (FP) - 04- 00500130
These comments relate to construction documents submitted for Shenandoah
Phases 12 and 13 Final Plats. These comments do not reflect review of any
required reports.
ENGINEERING
1. Note: Subdivision regulations require submittal of construction documents as
follows: "When filed (with the city), the plat shall be accompanied by the construction
documents as prescribed below, in duplicate, and bearing the seal and signature of
a registered professional engineer. All shall be in accordance with city engineering
standards ".
2. Note. One Development Permit has been requested for these two phases. The
City's issuance of a Letter of Completion /Acceptance will be dependant on
completion of both phases.
3. Comments concerning utility easements have been previously returned with plat.
Comments not repeated here.
4. General Note. Water line sizes 6 -in thru 12 -in are required to be AWWA C -909.
5. General Note. Remove all references to Type -I and /or Type -II Fire Hydrant.
6. General Note. Provide full sidewalk width wherever recessed stormwater inlets
reduce full 6 -ft sidewalk clear width.
7. Sheet 1. Change reference in Construction Notes to read "BCS Unified Design
Manual" when referring to water and wastewater construction.
8. Sheet 1. Strike Note 7. All construction must comply with City design requirements,
details and specifications. No relief of this requirement has been granted at this
time. It is the responsibility of the Engineer to ensure plans meet City requirements.
9. Sheet 1. In order to meet City design criteria for the entire subdivision, the water
line along Halifax Drive should be an 8 -in line. See BCSUDGM, Maximum Lengths
of Water Lines concerning 6 -in lines.
10. Sheet 1. Proved turnaround at end of Martinsville Lane.
11. Sheet 2. Sheet shows items off -site. No construction easement submitted with
plans. Remove or relocate silt fence and Southern Plantation Drive intersection as
shown.
12. Sheet 2. Show sidewalk down Waynesboro Court from Hallifax Drive to Proposed
Greenway Dedication area. This requirement will be addressed at the P &Z meeting
when the Final Plat is presented.
13. Sheet 4. Show slope of terrain at end of Petersburg Court.
14. Sheet 4. Slope of Waynesboro Court cul -de -sac at end exceeds maximum allowed.
15. Sheet 4. Show slope of terrain at end of Waynesboro Court cul -de -sac beyond
ROW.
16. Sheet 5. Provide full sidewalk width where recessed stormwater inlet reduces full 6-
ft sidewalk clear width.
17. Sheet 6. Provide additional sidewalk width where recessed stormwater inlet
reduces full 6 -ft sidewalk clear width.
18. Sheet 6. Remove off -site roadway construction or provide easement.
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. 2 of 3
19. Sheet 7. Provide construction easement for construction of stormwater line along
property boundary.
20. Sheet 8. Plan view shows Ex. 8" W/L inaccurately.
21. Provide additional information showing how construction of manhole in existing
sewer line will meet City and State standards. PUE on adjacent lot in process of
being completed.
22. Sheet 9. Slope on sewer does not meet City standards. Minimum slope on 6 -in
sewer is 0.8 %.
23. Sheet 10. Provide survey information for all sewer lines in and out of existing
manhole at Sta 123 +68.79.
24. Sheet 10. Slope on sewer does not meet City standards. Minimum slope on 6 -in
sewer is 0.8 %.
25. Provide sidewalk along Waynesboro Court to comply with Subdivision Regulations
8.M.1. It is City staffs opinion the sidewalk requirement in this location applicable.
26. Sheet 10. How is manhole lid in cul -de -sac to be constructed with extreme slope in
pavement shown on Sheet 4?
27. Sheet 11. Easement for S -6 off -site portion not provided to date. Remove or
provide easement dedication information.
28. Sheet 11. Slope on sewer does not meet City standards. Minimum slope on 6 -in
sewer is 0.8 %.
29. Sheet 12. Show S -8 conflict on W -3 waterline profile.
30. Sheet S -1. Type 4 curb not approved.
31. Remove W/WW details not City approved. Provide City details from BCS Unified
Design Manual or refer to City details in plan set.
32. Sheet S -2. Utility Crossing Detail. Revise detail for TCEQ compliance. Provide
note for pressure sewer pipe as required.
33. Sheet S -3. Blow -off Assembly. See Note 26. Blow -off pipe size differs with water
main size.
34. FYI to Design Engineer for contractor. See page 6 of BCSUDGM. "All bends and
fittings producing a change in alignment greater than the deflection allowance of this
manual shall be restrained to the pipe and blocked to undisturbed soil. In addition,
the pipe itself shall be restrained for a minimum of 2 joints on either side of the
alignment change." This may affect contractor costs. You may wish to add a note.
City inspectors are required to inspect for compliance.
35. Water Report, Sewer Report and Drainage Report have not been reviewed for
compliance. All reports are sealed by an Engineer as being in compliance. Reports
will be checked as soon as time allows. If you know any reason these reports are
not in compliance with the International Fire Code, TCEQ, BCS Unified Design
Manual or other government agency, please notify City staff as soon as possible.
Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson Date: June 15, 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. 3 of 3
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: SHENANDOAH PH 12 (FP) - 04- 00500130 and
Plat Comments: Comments pertaining to construction documents to be returned
at a later date. Comments provided at this time are to help in ensuring the
required infrastructure will comply with all City regulations.
ENGINEERING
This site is in the Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee Area. Impact Fees are due at the
time of filing plat.
1. Plat needs to incorporate any required easements to accommodate street lighting as
per subdivision regulations.
Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson Date: June 7, 2004
SANITATION
1. Temporary Turnaround is required at the end of Martinsville Lane. Show on plat and
in construction plans
Reviewed by: Pete Caler Date: June 3, 2004
ELECTRICAL
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
2. Developer installs pull boxes as per city specs and design.(pull boxes
provided by the city.
3. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 14 version of plat and /or site plan.
email to tmichalscstx.gov
4. Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed for
electric lines (including street lights). Contact Tony Michalsky (979- 690 -3438) for a
copy of electric design plan so additional easements can be added to Final Plat.
5. Off site easements may be necessary between Blk 40 Ph 12 and Blk 38 Ph 13 to
provide service to lot in Blk 40.
6. Developer to install street lighting per city design and specs. (Dark Bronze Pole w/
cobra head cutoff type fixtures.)
7. College Station Utilities will provide Electric Distribution design plan to developer for
installation of electric infrastructure. Contact Tony Michalsky at (979- 764 -3438) for
copies.
Reviewed by: Tony Michalsky Date: 5 -26 -04
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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