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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 September 2, 2004 TO: Wallace Phillips, via fax 690.1041 FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner SUBJECT: SPRING CREEK GARDENS (PP) - Preliminary Plat Staff reviewed the above-mentioned preliminary plat as requested but had to discontinue the review due to an incomplete submittal. The following page is a preliminary list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address the comments and submit the following information to be scheduled for a future Planning & Zoning Commission meeting: One (1) copy of the revised preliminary plat. Upon receipt of the required documents for the Planning & Zoning meeting, your project will be considered formally filed with the City of College Station. Please note that if all comments have not been addressed, your project will be pulled from the scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. Your project may be placed on a future agenda once all the revisions have been made and the appropriate fees paid. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Spencer Thompson or Molly Hitchcock at 979.764.3570. Attachments: Staff review comments cc: Joe Schultz, via fax 764.7759 Case file #04-00500210 Home of Texas A&M University STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1 Project: SPRING CREEK GARDENS (PP) - 04-210 ENGINEERING/ PLANNING 1. The adjacent C-1 property is required to be included in this Preliminary Plat as part of the "parent tract". The title block may name the tracts and acreages separately. You may wish to include it below what is currently shown. 2. This project is required to show floodplain and BFE's. Please use existing FEMA information as basis. 3. How will drainage from the residential area be addressed? It appears to be by direct discharge to the adjacent creek. Does this direct discharge increase floodplain downstream? This tributary bypasses the downstream detention pond. 4. Who is to own and maintain the greenbelt/ drainage channel? 5. As shown, this Development is dependant on the sewer line to be constructed by the City. In order to Final Plat Phase 1, construction drawings for the sewer line must be approved and the project let. 6. In regard to the round median, please demonstrate with final drawings that the median and roadway are designed for the correct design speed. 7. The subject property is in the City's 97-01 Sewer Impact fee Area. Impact Fees are due per ordinance. Reviewed by: Spencer Thompson/ Molly Hitchcock Date: 9/1/04 ELECTRIC 1. Developer is responsible for the installation of conduit per city spec and design. 2. Developer is responsible for the installation of street lighting per city specs and design. 3. Developer is responsible for providing easement for all electric infrastructure as installed, including street light services. 4. College Station Utilities will provide developer a master electric plan showing necessary electric infrastructure to provide service to property. 5. Contact Tony Michalsky at 979-764-3438 for a copy of master plan and to discuss and electric issues. Reviewed by: Tony Michalsky Date: 8-27-04 PLANNING 1. Please identify the 20-ft. PUE in Spring Creek Townhomes that abuts the subject property. 2. Spring Creek Townhomes is zoned PDD. 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 3. The concept plan showed landscaping in Common Areas A&B and along both sides of Spring Garden Drive. Please identify the HOA as the entity responsible for maintenance. Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: August 30, 2004 SANITATION The lot widths measure less than 50 feet. The LIDO states: Single-family developments with a lot width of less than 50', not served by approved, accessible alleys, shall provide the required pad and screening for one eight-yard dumpster per sixteen dwelling units. This project will require a minimum of three 12 foot by 12 foot enclosures. Reviewed by: Pete Caler Date: August 27, 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 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 TO: Joe Schultz, P.E. - Texcon General Contractors FROM: Bridgette George, Assistant Development Manager SUBJECT: SPRING CREEK GARDENS (PP) -Preliminary Plat Staff reviewed the above-mentioned preliminary plat 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 by Monday, , 10:00 a.m. to be placed on the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for , 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue. Ten (10) copies of the revised preliminary plat; and, One (1) Mylar original of the revised preliminary plat. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. Attachments: Staff review comments cc: Case file #04-00500210 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. 1 of 2 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2 Project: SPRING CREEK GARDENS (PP) - 04-210 ENGINEERING 1. Please revise the "round-about" as discussed in the meeting. 2. FYI, staff will recommend in favor of the block length variance. Reviewed by: Alan Gibbs Date: October 14, 2004 PLANNING If streetscaping is provided along Spring Garden Drive, please identify the party(ies) responsible for their maintenance and, when necessary, replacement. If the trees are not going to be planted or if no entity is going to be assigned responsibility for their upkeep, the concept plan needs to be revised and reconsidered by the DRB. Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: October 6, 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. 2of2 Response to Staff Review Comments No. 1 Spring Creek Gardens Engineering: 1. The adjacent C-1 property has been included with the plat and shown as a single reserve tract. 2. The information requested (floodplain & BFE's) are shown. This tract is outside the limits of the FEMA study. The drainage report to be submitted with the Final Plat and construction drawings for this project will show the calculated 100-year floodplain limits. 3. If the drainage study shows an increase in the peak discharge, a detention structure will be constructed in the existing channel and on the adjacent reserve tract. 4. The owner of the reserve tract will own and maintain the greenbelt/drainage channel. 5. Your comment regarding the City-constructed sewer line has been noted. 6. The street pavement along the round median has been revised to meet City requirements. 7. A note has been added regarding the Sewer Impact Fees. Planning: 1. This easement has been labeled. 2. The zoning for Spring Creek Townhomes has been corrected. 3. A note has been added stating the HOA as the entity responsible for Common Area maintenance. Sanitation: 1. A note has been added to the plat stating that the solid waste service will be by individual containers.