HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff CommentsCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning 6 Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
November 29, 2005
TO: Greg Taggart, via fax 693 -4243
FROM: Trey Fletcher, Project Manager
SUBJECT: WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION (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 and landscaping plans attached
Easement Dedication Sheet and required documents (please allow 4 weeks to
process).
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 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: Bob Landers, via fax 706 - 552 -3881
Case file #05- 00500207
Home of Texas A &M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: WOODLANDS OF COLLEGE STATION (SP) - 05- 00500207
PL NNING�
Relocate parking space 1 and 2 as this area is necessary for backing and maneuvering of
vehicles. I 'V&— g 1'iu
t 1lC` Public Sidewalks are required along Southwest Parkway per the Sidewalk Master Plan. Do
you intend to provide public sidewalks along Wellborn Road? ov S'P TV
Provide monolithic curb detail.
4. Four bicycle parking spaces required per Section 7.9.F. ,2*Vt VCA ���
.IX The site plan shows a 4 -foot sidewalk adjacent to the18 -foot parking spaces; this condition
requires a 6 -foot sidewalk. (Sec. 7.2.C)
- 6. The entire perimeter of the portable building shall adequately screened. (7.5.D) S;,+_ - u-y'" -.
7. Although this is a temporary building, it is the primary use of a lot that is distinct from the lot
0 %✓ 1 associated with the residential development being marketed. As such, the structure shall
satisfy requirements associated with Sec. 7.9 Non - Residential Architectural Standards.
�, ✓!� :�8. Provide note that this temporary use shall be removed upon completion and occupancy of
the clubhouse with the on -site marketing office.
9. 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.
10. Sanitation division is ok with this project. Did not notice an enclosure, but should be ok if
they utilize a 90 gallon container.
1 t v 11. TxDOT Comments: Appropriate data will be required for any future permits /work in FM 2154
ROW at this site.
Reviewed by: TREY FLETCHER Date: 11/23/2005
LAN DSCAPI NG/STREETSCAPI NG/BU FFER
Al. The planting strips shall be at least 2 feet from any parking area. (Sec. 7.5.D)
,, ,2. Wellborn Road is a Major Arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan, therefore, streetscaping
requirements dictate one canopy tree per 25 linear feet of frontage to be installed resulting
in an additional canopy tree, or two non - canopy trees.
The number of 5 gallon shrubs shown in the table versus the site plan do not match.
Additionally, nine of these shrubs are shown in City right -of -way and must be relocated to
private property.
✓4. Provide a general note that 100% coverage of groundcover, decorative paving, decorative
-1 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: TREY FLETCHER
Date: 11/23/2005
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. Provide a copy of the County Health Department's Septic Approval Letter.
Reviewed by: Alan Gibbs Date: 11/29/2005
FIRE
1. No comments
Reviewed by: Steve Smith Date: 11/29/2005
ELECTRICAL
1. Coordinate Electric service with Weldon Davis (979- 764 -5027) w/ College Station Utilities.
2. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
3. Developer provides 30' of rigid conduit for riser poles. Developer installs first 10'. City
installs remainder.
4. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 version of plat and /or site plan email to
wdavis @cstx.gov.
5. To discuss any of the above electrical comments, please contact Gilbert Martinez at
Weldon Davis at 979 - 764 -5027 or Tony Michalsky at 979.764.3438.
Reviewed by: Tony Michalsky Date: 9 -28 -05
MISCELLANEOUS
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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