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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning&Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570/ Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
December 27, 2005
TO: Rabon Metcalf, RME, Via fax 690.0329
FROM: Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: KM CUSTOM HOMES OFFICE BUILDING (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: KM Construction, via fax 696.6751
Case file#05-00500239
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: KM CUSTOM HOMES OFFICE BUILDING (SP)—05-00500239
PLANNING
0:efore a building permit is issued for this project, the sod must be restored and
bricks removed from Lot 3, Block A adjacent to the recent office building
constructed.
2. The handicapped space is only 6.5 feet wide. The H/C Parking Row layout plan
on Sheet 4 of 4 does not match/conform to site plan depicted on Sheet 1 of 4.
3. The above-referenced layout plan shows conflicting notes referencing laydown
and 6" curbs; a monolithic 6" curb is required.
4. Is there a sidewalk provided between the building and the parking lot?
Landscape plan shows sod across the front of the building in this area. Is this
correct?
5. The bike plan layout shown on Sheets 1 and 3 are not the same.
6. One of the required architectural elements is evidenced on the site plan, being
the recessed entry. One additional architectural element is required on the front
elevation. The site plan does not appear consistent with the façade examples
you emailed today.
7. The parking space next to the interior island with the transformer pad is only 7
feet wide.
8. Fire lane striping in areas shown may need to be redone due to fading, etc.
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. (Included as Civil Site
Note #4)
Reviewed by: Trey Fletcher Date: 12-22-2005
LAN DSCAPI NG/STREETSCAPI NG/BUFFER
1. The property line dimensions do not scale properly on the landscape plan.
2. T e buffer planting requirements are not satisfied. Reference Sec. 7.6F2a.
• 4101P• minimum of one 1.25-inch caliper non-canopy tree per 15 linear feet of
1/4 andscaping buffer. (and)
�R o�7�o►'S • 2) A minimum of one 2-inch caliper canopy tree per 25 linear feet of landscape
� buffer.
3. Revise Landscape Schedule to reflect Comment#3.
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4. What is the tree protection barrier note referring to?
5. 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. (Included as Landscaping Note #2)
Reviewed by: Trey Fletcher Date: 12-22-2005
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MISCELLANEOUS
1. Irrigation system must be protected by 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. (Included as Irrigation Note #2)
2. All Back Flow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City
Ordinance 2394. (Included as Irrigation Note #3)
ENGINEERING
ale‹), water line in plan view is labeled as 6".
%,2(Please use SDR26-ASTM D3034 for the sanitary sewer pipe material, not SCH
40.
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The perpendicular sewer line from the north is labeled as a 8" line, our records
lendicate it is a 6" line, please verify.
Our records indicate that the illustrated existing sanitary sewer manhole is
located to the east of the perpendicular water line from the north not the west,
lease verify.
lease illustrate on site plan the location of the fire hydrant used for cover of this
building.
6. Please submit drainage report. Detention will be required. The same concerns
exist with this lot as did with lot 8A in that the downstream adjacent property
owners have experienced drainage problems.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: December 21, 2005
ELECTRICAL
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design.
2. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site plan
email to qmartinezcstx.qov
3. Developer provides load data for project.
4. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes.
5. Developer provides easements for electric infrastructure as installed for electric
lines (including street lights if required).
6. Developer will intercept existing spare PVC conduit at designated transformer
and extend to building service location.
7. If spare conduit does not exist at designated transformer contractor will furnish
and install conduit as required for service.
8. Service wire furnished and installed by CSU
9. To discuss any of the above electrical comments, please contact Gilbert Martinez
at 979.764.6255.
Reviewed by: Gilbert Martinez Date: 12-27-05