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1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
2. Hear Visitors.
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3. Agenda Items.
3.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
Attachments: 1. July 11, 2025
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider an appeal to the landscape buffer
standards in the Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.4.AB. “Specific Use Standards” and
Section 7.7.F. “Buffer Requirements” for 11720 Old Wellborn Road, which is zoned R Rural. Case
#AWV2025-000034
Sponsors: Jeff Howell
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. Applicants Supporting Information
3. Landscape Buffer Appeal Exhibit (Landscape Plans)
4. Landscape Buffer Appeal Exhibit (Buffer)
5. Site Plan (in process)
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Minutes
Design Review Board
July 11, 2025
City Hall 1938 Executive Conference Room
Board Members Present: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Board Members Dr. Keith
Sylvester, Nicole Gallucci, Barry Ely, Ivan Rustyn and Andrew Arizpe
Board Members Absent: Board Member Ray Holiday
Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Services Anthony Armstrong,
Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Land
Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, and Staff
Assistant II Tiffany Romero
1. Call to order
Chairperson Jason Cornelius called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3. Agenda Items
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• July 14, 2023
Board Member Rustyn motioned to approve the minutes. Board Member Sylvester
seconded the motion, which passed (6-0).
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider an appeal to the
landscape buffer standards in the Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.4.AB.
“Specific Use Standards” for 111 Cooner Street, which is zoned GC General
Commercial and R-4 Multi-Family. Case #AWV2025-000028
Senior Planner Howell presented the request explaining the buffer requirements from UDO
Section 7.7. He stated the applicant is requesting to reduce the required 20-foot wide
landscape buffer to 15 feet wide so BTU can expand existing utilities. The applicant is
proposing to install an 8-foot tall wall along the project boundary and utilize existing trees
to meet the buffer planting requirements. He mentioned staff is recommending denial of
the appeal request. BTU stated it is not possible to meet the required maintenance and
operational electrical safety clearances with the 20-foot buffer requirement. However,
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Senior Planner Howel stated that the applicant indicated that the project could be
redesigned to provide the required buffer. He also stated that the buffer serves not only as
a visual separation but also as a means to mitigate the negative impacts of more intense
land uses. This location is planning to expand and double in size.
Board Member Gallucci asked for images of where the trees are being used for the buffer.
Senior Planner Howell showed a visual of the location. There was general discussion
amongst the board.
Board Member Arizpe asked if the Design Review Board had granted buffers variances
before, and if it is five feet, does it really make a difference. Senior Planner Howell stated
that the Board granted a variance in 2019 for landscaping and streetscaping for the existing
BTU site. There was discussion amongst the board.
Board Member Sylvester asked what were the general safety concerns of the neighborhood.
Director Armstrong stated that the physical separation is a safety measure.
Spenser Ferguson and Sam Kramer with Burns & McDonnell presented additional
information on the item stating that the Shady Lane Substation was constructed in the early
1960’s and that upgrades and expansion happened in 1980’s. Mike McMillan from BTU
was available for questions. The applicant stated that the purpose of the project is updating
the substation, which is necessary to improve overall reliability and personnel safety with
an improved visual impact to the surrounding area. He also indicated that aging and
outdated equipment need upgrading and that there is limited capacity for load growth. The
applicant also stated that they need to keep already existing infrastructure energized while
in construction so there is limited space for construction. There was general discussion
amongst the Board.
Chairperson Cornelius stated he would entertain a motion to approve the appeal with
conditions that no other development occur other than pavement within 25 feet of the
property line, with the wall being no less than 15 feet to the property line. He continued
stating that the wall needs to be a version or equivalent to durable precast with a minimum
height of 8 feet. He concluded stating that the alleyway needs to be maintained by BTU,
seeded, and fenced off with an accessible gate per structural plans.
Board Member Arizpe motioned to approve the waiver as presented by Chairperson
Cornelius, Board Member Rustyn seconded the motion, which passed (6-0).
4. Possible action and discussion on future agenda items.
There were no items presented.
5. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Chairperson, Jason Cornelius
ATTEST:
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Tiffany Romero, Board Secretary
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Design Review Board
December 5, 2025
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Appeal to Landscape
Buffer Standards
for
BTU Holleman Substation
AWV2025-000034
REQUEST: A waiver to the landscape buffer standards in UDO Section 6.4.AB.
“Specific Use Standards” in order to reduce the landscape buffer
width and UDO Section 7.7.F. “Buffer Requirements” in order to
reduce the plantings.
SCALE: 5.009 acres for the substation
Approximately 1,363 linear feet required to be buffered
LOCATION: 11720 Old Wellborn Road
ZONING DISTRICT: R Rural
APPLICANT: CDS Muery
PROJECT MANAGER: Jeff Howell, Senior Planner
jhowell@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of waiver request.
SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to modify the requirement of a 20-foot wide
landscape buffer and reduce it to a 15-foot wide buffer along the western
and northern property boundary, as well as a reduction to 10’ for the
southern boundary for the BTU Wellborn Substation. The applicant is also
requesting to modify the planting requirements to not provide canopy trees
within the buffer area. While the property has been subdivided and is
currently vacant, there is additional developable area for the development
to be redesigned and provide the required buffer and plantings. The
applicant states the substation electrical spacing and clearance necessary
to meet power requirements for the new substation cannot be met with
current buffer requirements. The applicant is proposing to install an 8’ high
masonry wall, as opposed to the 6’ fence required, and proposes only
non-canopy trees to partially meet the UDO planting requirement within
the buffer.
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BACKGROUND: The applicant is presently site planning for the proposed BTU Wellborn
Substation. The surrounding property is zoned MF Multi-Family and R Rural. The property is also
adjacent to Old Wellborn Road and Union Pacific Railroad towards the east side of the property.
The applicant is requesting the Board to waive the 20-foot landscape buffer requirement and
instead allow for the landscape buffer to be to 15-feet wide on two sides of the property and 10-
feet wide on the other. The applicant is also requesting the Board to waive the planting
requirement which includes both canopy and non-canopy trees. The applicant is proposing to
install an 8-foot high masonry wall along the project boundary and provide non-canopy trees
within the buffer yard to meet the planting requirements per Section 7.7.F. “Minimum Buffer
Standards” of the UDO. The 20’ buffer is required because the adjacent property is being used as
a townhome development, while the other side is zoned R Rural with a house (single-family
residential). The applicant is requesting the reduction to the landscape buffer width as they have
stated it not be possible for BTU to meet their required maintenance and operational electrical
equipment safety clearances.
Proposed Buffer Widths
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Proposed Plantings
REGULATION: The ordinance requires a landscaped buffer to provide a visual barrier between
different zoning districts and to help mitigate any negative impacts of adjacent land uses on
developed or developing properties. A buffer should visibly separate one use from another and
shield or block noise, glares, or other nuisances. Since the proposed use is for a utility with
activities not contained within a building, this development is required to have a 6-foot tall privacy
fence and 20-foot landscape buffer with plantings on the northern, western, and southern
boundary per UDO Section 6.4.AB “Utilities”.
The planting requirements within the buffer includes both canopy and non-canopy trees per UDO
Section 7.7.F. “Minimum Buffer Standards”, but may be reduced to 50% when a wall is provided.
Based on the length of the property boundary (1,363’) and since the applicant is providing a wall,
a total of 46 non-canopy trees and 28 canopy trees are required.
Length Planting required 50% reduction Proposed
Canopy trees = 55 Canopy trees = 28 Canopy trees = 0
1,363’ Non-canopy trees = 91 Non-canopy trees = 46
Non-canopy trees = 55
Shrubs = 259
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BOARD AUTHORITY: UDO Section 7.7.H.3. “Appeals” of the UDO states that, "The Design
Review Board may authorize on appeal alternative buffer standards for a specific property or a
waiver to this Section when such standards or variance will not be contrary to the public interest
where, owing to unique and special conditions not normally found in like areas, strict enforcement
of the provisions of the ordinance by the Administrator would result in unnecessary hardship, and
so that the spirit of this Section shall be observed and substantial justice done."
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of this request. Requiring a larger buffer
between the utility and the adjacent residential development would not negatively affect this
development. Based on the proposal, while the substation is able to be developed, it could be
redesigned in order to provide the required area and plantings between these two uses. The
purpose of the buffer is to not only provide a visual separation, but is also to help mitigate any
negative impacts of adjacent land uses on existing or developing properties that are more
intense. The applicant has proposed the buffer to be reduced to 15-feet and 10-feet, proposed to
add a wall, and provide non-canopy trees and shrubs thus creating a visual barrier between the
two uses. The non-canopy trees within the buffer exceed the number of plantings required by
Section 7.7.F., however the required number of canopy trees are not provided. The reduced
buffer may be injurious to the interest of adjacent landowners as the substation is proposed.
Utilities are identified in the Specific Use Standards as needing to provide a 20’ buffer and
reducing the physical distance and number of plantings between the existing residential use and
the utility substation does not meet the intent of the buffer section of the UDO. The applicant
states a hardship exists as the substation electrical spacing and clearance necessary to meet
power requirements for the new substation cannot be met with current buffer requirements.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Applicant’s Supporting Information
2. Zoning Map
3. Landscape Buffer Appeal Exhibit
4. Site Plan (in process)
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Name of Project: BTU HOLLEMAN SUBSTATION (AWV2025-000034)
Address: 11720 OLD WELLBORN RD
Legal Description: A000701, CRAWFORD BURNETT (ICL), TRACT 33.2, 1. ACRES
Applicant: CDS MUERY
Property Owner: CITY OF BRYAN TEXAS
Applicable ordinance section being appealed/seeking waiver from:
Article Section 6.4.AB / Article Section 7.7
Current Zoning:
Rural (R)
The following specific alternative to, or waiver from, the ordinance is requested:
a. For the buffer yard and 8’ masonry wall along Plan West and Plan South to be 10’ from the property line and
for the buffer yard and 8’ masonry wall along Plan East to be 15’ from the property line.
b. To only provide the required non-canopy tree buffer plantings and not the required canopy trees. Permanent
irrigation to be provided for all buffer plantings.
The unnecessary hardship(s) involved by meeting the provisions of the ordinance is/are:
The substation electrical spacing and clearance necessary to meet power requirements for the new substation
cannot be met with current buffer requirements.
The following alternatives to the requested appeal/waiver are possible:
Adjust the buffer zone to go only as far as the proposed station fence (10' minimum) and allow for the 50%
reduced screening plants.
APPEAL/WAIVER APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
AWV2025-000034
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Substitution of building materials explanation:
N/A
Alternative materials on facade work on an existing building explanation:
N/A
Facade articulation and/or roofline waiver:
N/A
Not financially feasible explanation:
N/A
Not structurally feasible explanation:
The substation electrical spacing and clearance necessary to meet power requirements for the new substation
cannot be met with current buffer requirements.
Provide additional information for alternate colors or materials for a franchised or chain restaurant:
N/A
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SYMBOL CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS
TREES
FT 13 FRAXINUS TEXENSIS TEXAS ASH 3" CAL.
SINGLE TRUNK CONTAINER GROWN; STRAIGHT
TRUNK WITH FULL AND UNIFORM CANOPY;
PARK GRADE NOT ACCEPTABLE
PC 28 PRUNUS CAROLINIANA CAROLINA CHERRY LAUREL 2" CAL.
SINGLE-TRUNK ; STRAIGHT TRUNK WITH FULL
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ACCEPTABLE
SS 27 SOPHORA SECUNDIFLORA TEXAS MOUNTAIN LAUREL 2" CAL.
MULTI-TRUNK ; STRAIGHT TRUNK WITH FULL
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QV 13 ULMUS CRASSIFOLIA CEDAR ELM 3" CAL.
SINGLE TRUNK CONTAINER GROWN; STRAIGHT
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SHRUBS
BM 93 BUXUS MICROPHYLLA JAPONICA JAPANESE BOXWOOD 15 GAL.DEEP GREEN, FULL; PLANT 48" O.C.
LG 86 LEUCOPHYLLUM FRUTESCENS 'GREEN CLOUD'GREEN CLOUD TEXAS SAGE 15 GAL.DEEP SILVER GREEN WITH PURPLE FLOWERS;
FULL; PLANT 48" O.C.
MCR 80 MYRICA CERIFERA WAX MYRTLE 15 GAL.DEEP GREEN; FULL; PLANT 48" O.C.
PLANT SCHEDULE
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SEED QUANTITIES
GROUNDCOVER
RIP-RAP
ROCK
4"-8" RIP-RAP ROCK INSTALL WITH WEED BARRIER.
BERMUDA GRASS W/ FLEXIBLE
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SCALE: 1"=30'
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NOTE: SCREENING SHRUBS SHALL BE OF THE EVERGREEN VARIETY, WITH A MINIMUM OF THREE
FEET IN HEIGHT AT PLANTING AND GROW TO A MAXIMUM SIX FEET IN HEIGHT.
LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: HOLLEMAN SUBSTATION | OLD WELBORN ROAD | ZONE: RURAL
HOLLEMAN SUBSTATIONSITE DEVELOPMENT PLANSCOLLEGE STATION, TEXASCSTX PERMIT #:
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SYMBOL SIZE NAME QUANTITY
2" CAL.CAROLINA CHERRY LAUREL 28
2" CAL.TEXAS MOUNTAIN LAUREL 27
15 GAL.JAPANESE BOXWOOD 93
15 GAL.GREEN CLOUD TEXAS SAGE 86
15 GAL.WAX MYRTLE 80
PROPOSED BUFFER PLANTINGS
LANDSCAPING POINT CALCULATIONS
SYMBOL SIZE NAME QUANTITY POINT VALUE POINT
3" CALIPER TEXAS ASH
(CANOPY TREE NATIVE TO TEXAS)
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(NEW)
225 2,925
3" CALIPER CEDAR ELM
(CANOPY TREE NATIVE TO TEXAS)
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STREETSCAPE:
15.25 - LINEAR FEET X 6 = 91.5 = 92 POINTS
15.25 - LINEAR FEET / 32 = 0.4 = 1 CANOPY TREE
POINTS PER PROJECT AREA:
218,339 SQ.FT. OF SITE AREA - 15,286 SQ.FT. OF AREA DEVOTED TO BUFFER = 203,053 SQ.FT.
203,053 / 1000 = 203.05
203.05 X 30 = 6,091.5 = 6,092 POINTS
STREETSCAPE 92 POINTS + POINTS PER PROJECT AREA 6,092 POINTS = 6,184 POINTS
6,184 POINTS X .9 (10% REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CREDIT) = 5,566 POINTS
GRAND TOTAL POINTS REQUIRED: 5,566
GRAND TOTAL POINTS PROVIDED: 5,850
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FINISHED GRADE
16" STEEL STAKES AT 5' O.C.
(INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER)
3/16" x 4" STEEL EDGING 1/2 PLANTSPACING1'-0"1/2 PLANTSPACINGNOTE:
THIS DETAIL IS DRAWN TO SHOW THE INTENDED
PLANTING LAYOUT OF ADJACENT SHRUB BEDS ALONG
CURVES. CONTRACTOR TO PLANT ALL PERIMETERS OF
BED AREAS AS SHOWN AND THEN PLANT THE REMAINDER
OF THE BED TRIANGULAR AT THE SPECIFIED SPACING.
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ALL TREES SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR ROOT-BOUND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PLANTING. TREES
EXHIBITING CIRCLING, GIRDLING, OR EXCESSIVELY COMPACTED ROOTS SHALL BE REJECTED OR
CORRECTED BEFORE INSTALLATION. IF ROOTS ARE FOUND TO BE CIRCLING OR BOUND, THEY
MUST BE MANUALLY LOOSENED OR CUT TO ENCOURAGE OUTWARD GROWTH. ROOT PRUNING
SHALL BE PERFORMED PER ANSI A300 STANDARDS FOR TREE CARE OPERATIONS. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT TREES ARE PLANTED WITH ROOTS PROPERLY SPREAD IN A
WELL-PREPARED PLANTING HOLE. ANY TREES FAILING TO ESTABLISH DUE TO IMPROPER ROOT
CONDITIONS SHALL BE REPLACED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
PLANTING PIT SIZE:
WIDTH: TWO TIMES THE ROOT BALL
DEPTH: EQUAL TO THE ROOT BALL,
LESS 2"
PLANTING HOLE 2X
DIAMETER OF ROOT BALL
CAUTION:
CONFIRM ALL UTILITY LOCATIONS
PRIOR TO DRIVING TREE STAKES.4"EXPOSE TREE ROOT FLARE
AND CUT ANY GIRDLING
ROOTS; PLANT TREE WITH
ROOT FLARE 2" ABOVE
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CUT TWINE AT TRUNK AND
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ROPES, WIRES AND
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4" MULCH AS PER
SPECIFICATIONS
BACKFILL TOP 2/3 WITH
50/50 BACKFILL MIX AS
PER SPECIFICATIONS
BACKFILL BOTTOM 1/ 3
WITH NATIVE SOIL FROM
TREE PIT EXCAVATION AS
PER SPECIFICATIONS
SECURE TREE TO STAKES WITH
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LOWEST BRANCH.
12 GAUGE WIRE, GALV. TWIST THE 2
WIRES UNTIL SLIGHTLY TAUGHT TO
ALLOW TREE TO MOVE FREELY IN
LIGHT BREEZE.
6'-0" LONG DARK GREEN METAL "T"
STAKES. INSTALL STAKES MIN. 1'-0"
INTO UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE. DO
NOT DISTURB ROOT BALL.
4" RAISED SOIL RING
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
TWO TIMES ROOT BALL DIMATER
NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL SHRUB PLANTING
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NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL SHRUB SPACING
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NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL TREE STAKING
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NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL TREE PLANTING
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE NOTES
PART 1 :
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ACCEPT THE SITE IN ITS EXISTING CONDITION AND SHALL TIE NEW WORK TO EXISTING CONDITIONS
AND CONTROLS (SUCH AS EXISTING GRADES AND WALK ELEVATIONS) AS NECESSARY TO MEET THE INTENT OF THE PLANS.
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK IN AN AREA, LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, LAYOUTS AND SIZES
AND SHALL NOTIFY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN PLANS AND ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS. IF ANY UTILITIES
OR OBSTRUCTIONS ARE DISCOVERED DURING CONTRACT WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN KNOWN DURING DESIGN, CONTRACTOR SHALL
STOP WORK AND IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT BEFORE PRECEDING. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR
ALL MODIFICATIONS AND DAMAGE IF WORK PROCEEDS IN EITHER OF THE ABOVE SITUATIONS WITHOUT NOTIFYING LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT.
PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION, LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
TEXAS ONE CALL SYSTEM AT 1-800-245-4545 TO LOCATE EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY DAMAGE TO ANY UTILITIES OR PROPERTY
THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS CONTRACT WORK. WHEN WORK REQUIRES CROSSING EXISTING WALKS OR CURBS WITH
EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE APPROVED BRIDGE MATERIAL SUCH AS WOOD PLANKS AND EARTH TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO FINISHED WORK. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE HIS WORK WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS THAT
MAY BE WORKING ON THE SITE SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SHALL COORDINATE STAGING OF HIS WORK WITH OWNER AND LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT. ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS GENERATED FROM CONTRACT OPERATIONS SHALL BE REMOVED ON A DAILY BASIS. ALL WORK
SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
JOB SITE SAFETY IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIS CONTRACT WORK.
REFERENCES
A.)AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) Z60.1 - NURSERY STOCK.
B.)TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (TDA) - NURSERY FLORAL LICENSING PROGRAM.
1.1 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
A.) PRODUCT DATE: LIST OF CHEMICALS TO BE USED ON SITE.
B.) SAMPLES:
1. 1 QUART SAMPLES OF EACH SOIL AMENDMENT WITH ANALYTICAL DATA FROM A RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY
SHOWING MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
2. 1 CUBIC FOOT SAMPLES OF PREMIXED BACKFILL MIXES.
C.) TEST RESULTS:
1. PROVIDE SOIL SAMPLE TEST RESULTS INDICATING PH, FERTILITY LEVELS, AND PERCENTAGES OF SAND, SILT, AND CLAY.
2. PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOIL AMENDMENTS AND FERTILIZERS BASED ON SOIL ANALYSIS; FOR CONTRACT
PURPOSES, USE MIXTURE SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION.
D.) NURSERY QUALIFICATIONS: COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN GROWING AND CULTIVATING PLANTS SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION WITH
MINIMUM THREE YEAR DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS.
E.) INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS:
1. COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION WITH MINIMUM THREE YEARS DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE.
2. PROVIDE FULL-TIME SUPERINTENDENT ON-SITE DURING INSTALLATION.
F.) PLANT MATERIALS:
1. PLANT MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT PLACE OF GROWTH OR UPON DELIVERY
TO PROJECT.
1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.) DELIVER FERTILIZER IN WATERPROOF BAGS SHOWING WEIGHT, GUARANTEED CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, MANUFACTURER AND BRAND
NAME, AND APPROVALS OF AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
B.) DELIVER PLANT MATERIAL WITH IDENTIFICATION TAG SHOWING BOTANICAL NAME AND PLANT SIZE.
C.) DELIVER PLANT MATERIAL IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION; PLANT MATERIALS ON SAME DAY AS DELIVERED. IF PLANTING
CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED ON SAME DAY AS DELIVERY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO MAINTAIN PLANTS IN HEALTHY
AND VIGOROUS CONDITION.
D.) KEEP PLANT MATERIAL MOIST AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE AND DESICCATION OF LEAVES UNTIL PLANTING.
E.) DO NOT HANDLE PLANT MATERIALS BY STEM OR TRUNK.
F.) KEEP CONTAINERS INTACT UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO PLANTING.
1.3 SEQUENCING
A.) INSTALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND LINER STOCK PLANT MATERIALS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF LAWNS.
1.4 WARRANTY
A.) FURNISH WRITTEN WARRANTY THAT PLANT MATERIALS WILL BE IN HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, GROWING CONDITION ONE (1) YEAR AFTER
FINAL ACCEPTANCE. DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, VANDALISM, OR NEGLIGENCE BY OWNER IS EXCLUDED.
B.) REPLACE DEAD, UNHEALTHY AND UNSIGHTLY PLANT MATERIALS WITHIN WARRANTY PERIOD, UPON NOTIFICATION BY OWNER OR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
C.) NOTIFY OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY PERIOD AND ARRANGE FINAL
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION BY ALL PARTIES.
1.REMOVE DEAD, UNHEALTHY, AND UNSIGHTLY PLANT MATERIALS.
2.REMOVE GUYING AND STAKING MATERIALS.
3.WARRANT REPLACEMENT PLANTS UNDER SAME PROVISIONS AND FOR SAME TIME PERIOD AS ORIGINAL PLANTS.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
1.MAINTAIN PLANT LIFE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLACEMENT AND FOR NINETY (90 DAYS) AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCE...
2.REPLACE DEAD OR DYING PLANTS WITH PLANTS OF SAME SIZE AND SPECIES SPECIFIED.
3. REMOVE TRASH, DEBRIS, AND LITTER, WATER, PRUNE, FERTILIZE, WEED, AND MOW. SPOT APPLY HERBICIDES, AND
FUNGICIDE ONLY AS REQUIRED.
4. REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS FROM SITE PROMPTLY.
5. COORDINATE WITH OPERATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO ENSURE THAT PLANTS ARE ADEQUATELY WATERED. HAND
WATER AREAS NOT RECEIVING ADEQUATE WATER FROM IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
6. RESET SETTLED PLANTS.
7. REAPPLY MULCH TO BARE AND THIN AREAS.
1.6 MATERIALS
A.) PLANT MATERIALS:
1. CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TDA REQUIREMENTS.
2. SPECIES AND SIZE AS INDICATED IN PLANT SCHEDULE. LARGER SIZE MAY BE SUBSTITUTE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
COST TO OWNER, PROVIDED ROOT BALL OR SPREAD INCREASES PROPORTIONATELY.
3. WHERE MATERIALS ARE PLANTED IN MASSES, PROVIDE PLANTS OF UNIFORM SIZE.
4. GROWN IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE AT SITE. FREE FROM DISEASE, INSECT INFESTATIONS,
DEFECTS INCLUDING WEAK OR BROKEN LIMBS, CROTCHES, AND DAMAGED TRUNKS, ROOTS OR LEAVES, SUN
SCALD, FRESH BARK ABRASIONS, EXCESSIVE ABRASIONS, AND OBJECTIONABLE DISFIGUREMENTS.
5. EXHIBIT NORMAL GROWTH HABITS; VIGOROUS, HEALTHY, FULL, WELL-PROPORTIONED, AND SYMMETRICAL.
6. TREE TRUNKS TO BE STURDY AND EXHIBIT HARDENED SYSTEMS AND VIGOROUS AND FIBROUS ROOT SYSTEMS,
NOT ROOT OR POT BOUND.
7. NOT PRUNED, TRIMMED, OR TOPPED.
8. CONTAINER-GROWN STOCK: GROWN IN CONTAINERS FROM SEEDING.
B.) TOPSOIL:
1. USE SITE GENERATED SOIL FROM PLANTING PREPARATIONS, REASONABLY FREE FROM CLAY LUMPS, COARSE
SANDS, STONES, ROOTS, FOREIGN MATTER.
2. IF SUFFICIENT ON-SITE MATERIALS DO NOT EXIST, PROVIDE SIMILAR OFF-SITE TOPSOIL FROM APPROVED LOCAL
SOURCE. SUBMIT SAMPLE AND SOURCE FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF ANY SOIL TO SITE.
3.IN ADDITION TO CONTAINING SUITABLE SOIL PARTICLE SIZE AND DEPTH OF SOIL ZONE, THE SOIL MUST CONTAIN
SUFFICIENT ORGANIC MATTER AND NUTRIENTS. TESTING AND CONFIRMATION BY A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OR A
TEXAS LICENSED SOIL TESTING FIRM SHALL BE COMPLETED TO ENSURE THE SOILS ARE SUITABLE. IN LIEU OF
CONFIRMATION BY A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OR A TEXAS LICENSED SOIL TESTING FIRM, SOIL MAY BE AMENDED
WITH COMPOST BY ADDING THREE (3) INCHES OF COMPOST BLENDED INTO EVERY ONE (1) FOOT OF SOIL. FOR
COMPLETE SOIL REPLACEMENT, SUCH AS TREE PLANTINGS, AN AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PERCENT
COMPOST MAY BE ADDED TO SEVENTY-FIVE (75) PERCENT NATIVE SOIL.
C.) MULCH:
1. SHREDDED, COMPOSTED HARDWOOD BARK OF VARYING LENGTH BY DENALI CORP. ph. 210-6615180 OR APPROVED
SUBSTITUTE. PARTIALLY DECOMPOSED; FREE FROM STICKS, STONES, CLAY, AND GROWTH AND
GERMINATION-INHIBITING INGREDIENTS.
D.) SOIL AMENDMENTS:
1. SOIL SULFUR: AGRICULTURAL GRADE SULFUR CONTAINING MINIMUM 99 PERCENT SULFUR EXPRESSED A
ELEMENTAL.
2. IRON SULFATE: 20 PERCENT IRON EXPRESSED AS METALLIC IRON DERIVED FROM FERRIC AND FERROUS SULFATE
AND 10 PERCENT SULFUR EXPRESSED AS ELEMENTAL. WHEN REQUIRED BY SOIL TESTS.
3. GYPSUM: AGRICULTURAL GRADE, CONTAINING MINIMUM 98 PERCENT CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEN REQUIRED BY
SOIL TEST.
4. HERBICIDE: PRE-EMERGENT TYPE; SURFLAN OR APPROVED SUBSTITUTE.
5.FERTILIZER FOR TREES AT PLANTING: PLANT HEALTH CARE GROUP "PHC TREE SAVER" APPLIED AS PER P.H.C.G.
DIRECTIONS AND APPLICATION RATES.
6. FERTILIZER FOR LAWN: PLANT HEALTH CARE GROUP "PHC FOR TURF 15-1-6" APPLIED AT A RATE OF SEVEN (7)
POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET.
7.SOIL INOCULATES FOLLOWING TREE PLANTING: PLANT HEALTH CARE GROUP "PHC INJECTABLE INOCULANT FOR
TREES". APPLIED AS PER PHCG MIXING DIRECTIONS AND APPLICATION RATES.
8. FERTILIZER FOR PLANTER BED MIX: PLANT HEALTH CARE GROUP "HEALTHY START 3-4-3" APPLIED AT A RATE OF 25
POUNDS CUBIC YARD OF PLANT BED MIX.
H.) TURF:
1. ALL SEED USED SHALL BE HIGH QUALITY, EXTRA FANCY, TREATED LAWN TYPE SEED AT 98% PURITY AND 85%
GERMINATION, AND SHALL BE FURNISHED IN SEALED STANDARD CONTAINERS WITH SIGNED COPIES OF A
STATEMENT FROM THE VENDOR CERTIFYING THAT EACH CONTAINER OF SEED DELIVERED IS FULLY LABELED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS STATE AGRICULTURAL CODE AND IS EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN THE
REQUIREMENT OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS. LAWN SEED TO BE FREE OF WEEDS OR NOXIOUS GRASS SEEDS.
2. SEED WHICH HAS BECOME WET, MOLDY OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED IN TRANSIT OR STORAGE WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
3. GRASS SEED SCHEDULE:
A. BERMUDA GRASS SEED:
B. MARCH- OCTOBER SHALL BE SPECIFIED BERMUDA.
C. OCTOBER- MARCH SHALL BE ANNUAL RYE GRASS.
4. "HYDRO-MULCH" AS MANUFACTURED BY CONWED, OR APPROVAL EQUAL.
5. THE HYDO-MULCH SHALL BE COMPOSED OF WOOD CELLULOSE FIBER AND CONTAIN NO GERMINATION OR
GROWTH-INHIBITING FACTORS.
6. HYRO-SEEDING ADDITIVE (BINDER): ECOLOGY 'CONTROL-M BINDER' ORGANIC SEEDING ADDITIVE.
7. SOD: PROVIDE FULL, DARK GREEN, UNIFORM, STRONGLY ROOTED SOD IN 16" X 24" STRIPS FREE FROM WEEDS,
UNDESIRABLE GRASSES, DISEASES AND PESTS. SOD SHALL BE CUT FROM THE FIELD NO LONGER THAN 48 HOURS
BEFORE PLANTING. ROOTS OF SOD SHALL BE KEPT MOIST.
8.BRACING: TREE ANCHORS SHALL BE AS PER DETAILS.
9.TREE PAINT: MORRISION TREE SEAL, CABORT TREE PAINT, OR OTHER PRODUCT APPROVED BY LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT.
10. PLANTER BED EDGING SHALL BE 3/16"X 4" STEEL EDGING WITH MANUFACTURERS STANDARD GREEN FINISH.
F.) MIXES:
1. PLANT BED MIX:
PLANT BED MIX (BACKFILL MIX) SHALL BE NEW EARTH'S 4 WAY MIX AS PRODUCED BY DENALI CORP. PH.
210-661-5180. DOCUMENTATION OF PURCHASE OF THIS SPECIFIC MIX SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT. IF EQUAL IS PROPOSED, CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SAMPLE AND COMPLETE ANALYSIS WITH TEST
RESULTS AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION FOR EVALUATION AS AN EQUAL SUBSTITUTE.
PART 2 EXECUTION:
2.1 PREPARATION
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL RECEIVE THE SITE AT APPROXIMATELY FINISH GRADE LESS ANY SETTLEMENT THAT MAY
HAVE OCCURRED SINCE SITE CONSTRUCTION AND BACKFILLING. THIS GRADE SHALL BE RAKED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS
INCLUDING STICKS, CLODS, AND STONES AND SHALL BE FINE GRADED TO ELIMINATE ALL HUMPS, RUTS, DEPRESSIONS AND
ABRUPT CHANGES IN GRADE AND ANY AREA THAT COULD CAUSE WATER TO POND.
A.) IF VEGETATION IS GROWING IN PLANTING/LAWN AREA, APPLY HERBICIDE AT RATES RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER.
ALLOW TO DIE, AND THEN GRUB OUT ROOTS TO MINIMUM 1/2 INCH DEPTH.
B.) MARK LOCATION OF TREES AND OUTLINES OF PLANTS BEDS USING COLORED WOOD STAKES OR FLAGS PRIOR TO
BEGINNING PLANTING; OBTAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROCEEDING.
2.2 PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS
A.)REMOVE CONTAINERS WITHOUT DAMAGE TO ROOTS.
B.) REMOVE BOTTOM OF PLANT BOXES PRIOR TO PLACING PLANTS; REMOVE SIDES AFTER PLACEMENT AND PARTIAL
BACKFILLING. PREVENT DAMAGE TO ROOTS.
C.) REMOVE UPPER THIRD OF BURLAP FROM BALLED AND BURLAP TREES AFTER PLACEMENT.
D.) ALL TREES SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR ROOT-BOUND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PLANTING. TREES EXHIBITING CIRCLING,
GIRDLING, OR EXCESSIVELY COMPACTED ROOTS SHALL BE REJECTED OR CORRECTED BEFORE INSTALLATION. IF ROOTS
ARE FOUND TO BE CIRCLING OR BOUND, THEY MUST BE MANUALLY LOOSENED OR CUT TO ENCOURAGE OUTWARD
GROWTH. ROOT PRUNING SHALL BE PERFORMED PER ANSI A300 STANDARDS FOR TREE CARE OPERATIONS. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT TREES ARE PLANTED WITH ROOTS PROPERLY SPREAD IN A WELL-PREPARED
PLANTING HOLE. ANY TREES FAILING TO ESTABLISH DUE TO IMPROPER ROOT CONDITIONS SHALL BE REPLACED AT THE
CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
E.) PLACE PLANT UPRIGHT AND PLUMB IN CENTER OF HOLE. PULL ANY WEEDS GROWING IN TREE BALL AND EXPOSE ROOT
FLARE (THIS WILL BE THE TOP MOST IDENTIFIABLE ROOT), REMOVE ANY GIRDLING ROOTS AND SET PLANT SO THAT
ROOT FLARE IS 1" ABOVE FINISH GRADE. ORIENT PLANTS FOR BEST APPEARANCE. BACKFILL THE BOTTOM 1/3 OF THE
EXCAVATION WITH SOIL CUT FROM EXCAVATION OF PIT AND THOROUGHLY WATER THIS SOIL TO SETTLE IN. BACKFILL
THE REMAINDER OF THE EXCAVATION WITH A 50/50 MIX OF NEW EARTH'S 4 WAY MIX AND NATIVE SOIL EXCAVATED FROM
THE PIT. PLACE PLANT HEALTH CARE GROUP'S "TREE SAVER" IN BACKFILL AS PER P.H.C.G. DIRECTION AND APPLICATION
RATES. LIGHTLY TAMP AND WATER SOIL TO REMOVE ALL AIR POCKETS. FOR PLANTS OUTSIDE OF PLANTING BEDS,
CONSTRUCT 3 INCH HIGH WATER CONTAINMENT RING AROUND PLANT. SPREAD MULCH TO MINIMUM 4 INCH DEPTH OVER
PLANT BASIN.
F.)ADJUST PLANT HEIGHT IF SETTLEMENT OCCURS AFTER BACKFILL AND STAKE AS DETAILED.
1.TWO TO THREE WEEKS FOLLOWING PLANTING, INJECT PLANT HEALTH CARE INJECTABLE INOCULANT
AROUND ROOT BALL FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS AND APPLICATION RATES. CONTACT LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT TO OBSERVE THIS OPERATION.
G.)TRIM PLANTS TO REMOVE DEAD AND INJURED BRANCHES ONLY. TREAT CUTS OVER 3/4 INCH DIAMETER WITH TREE
PAINT.
H.)BRACE PLANTS OVER 65 GALLONS SIZE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PAINTING:
1. FOR TREES 2" CAL. AND GREATER PROVIDE STAKING AS DETAILED. POSITION TO PREVENT HAZARDS TO
PEDESTRIANS.
2. DO NOT RESTRICT PLANT MOVEMENT UNDER LIGHT WIND LOADS OR DAMAGE BARK.
2.3 PLANTING MASS SHRUBS, GROUNDCOVERS, AND ANNUALS (SEE DETAILS)
A.)EXCAVATE PLANT BED TO DEPTH AS DETAILED ON PLANS.
B.)BACKFILL WITH SPECIFIED 4-WAY MIX AND TILL IN SPECIFIED PLANT HEALTH CARE'S, "HEALTHY START 3-4-3" AT A
RATE OF 25 LBS. PER CUBIC YARD OF PLANT BED MIX.
C.)INSTALL METAL EDGINGS TO SEPARATE ALL PLANTER BEDS FROM TURF AND AT LOCATIONS INDICATED ON PLANS.
D.)PLACE PLANTS IN STRAIGHT, EVENLY SPACED ROWS AT SPACING INDICATED ON DRAWINGS, TO UNIFORMLY FILL
BEDS. USE TRIANGULAR SPACING METHOD UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
E.) WATER PLANTS THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLANTING. REPAIR SETTLED AREAS.
F.) ADJUST FINAL GRADES TO 1/2 INCH BELOW ADJACENT PAVING CURBS.
G.) SPREAD MULCH TO MINIMUM 4 INCH DEPTH OVER PLANTING BEDS AS DETAILED.
2.4 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
A.)REMOVE PLANT CONTAINERS, TRASH, RUBBISH, AND EXCESS SOILS FROM SITE DAILY AND AT COMPLETION OF TREE,
SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING.
B.)REPAIR RUTS, HOLES AND SCARS IN GROWING SURFACE.
2.4 LAWN APPLICATION (AT COMPLETION OF TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTINGS)
A.) COORDINATION:
1. HYDROMULCH AND SOD AFTER TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
1.CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE WITH IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR TO INSURE FUNCTIONAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM
PRIOR TO ANY LAWN INSTALLATION.
B.) PREPARATION:
1. PRE-PLANT WEED CONTROL:
IF WEEDS EXIST WITHIN PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AREAS AT THE BEGINNING OF WORK, SPRAY WITH A NON
SELECTIVE SYSTEMIC CONTACT HERBICIDE, AS RECOMMENDED AND APPLIED BY AN APPROVED LICENSED
APPLICATOR. CLEAR AND REMOVE THESE EXISTING WEEDS UPON HERBICIDE'S COMPLETED ACTION BY
GRUBBING OFF ALL PLANTS AT LEAST 1/2"-1" BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE SOIL.
2. CONTRACTOR TO SCARIFY GROUND SURFACE TO A MINIMUM 2" DEPTH FOR ALL GRASSES AND REMOVE ALL
STICKS, TRASH, ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS AND DISPOSE OFF SITE.
3. IF EXISTING SOIL IN AN AREA IS FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED OR OTHERWISE UNSUITABLE, CONTRACTOR
SHALL PROVIDE COST PER CUBIC YARD TO REPLACE WITH SOIL SUITABLE FOR TURF.
4. CONTRACTOR TO RAKE ENTIRE AREA, LEVELING ANY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE GRADE. LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THAT THERE WILL BE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AND NO PONDING ON SITE. FINISHED
GRADE OF LAWN AREAS TO BE 1/2" BELOW TOP OF CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PAVEMENTS. REMOVE ANY
LARGE (GREATER THAN 1") DIRT CLODS, ROCKS, AND TRASH AND PREPARE A SMOOTH, LEVEL, LOOSE AND
COARSE SURFACE. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO APPROVE FINE GRADING PRIOR TO ANY LAWN INSTALLATION.
LAWN BED SHALL BE MOIST (BUT NOT MUDDY) TO RECEIVE SEED AND SOD.
C.) HYDROMULCH APPLICATION:
1. FOR ALL HYDROMULCH AREAS, INSTALL SOD STRIPS OF BERMUDA GRASS AT ALL BACKS OF CURBS WITHIN
THE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION.
2. LAWN AREAS TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PREPARATION OF THE BED. APPLY A UNIFORM COAT OF
HYDROMULCH AT THE RATES SPECIFIED BELOW:
A. SEED (REF. SCHEDULE, 1.6 H-3):
1). BERMUDA (HULLED) -2 LBS./1,000 S.F.
2). ANNUAL RYE GRASS -8 LBS./1,000 S.F.
B. WOOD CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH - 60 LBS../1,000 S.F.
C. FERTILIZER: "PHC FOR TURF" AT A RATE OF SEVEN (7) POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET.
D. INCORPORATE A TACKIFIER WITH MULCH CAP. DELAY IRRIGATION 8 HOURS TO PERMIT TACKIFIER TO
SET.
3. SEED AREAS WITHIN SEEDING LIMITS INDICATED ON THE PLAN AND AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS.
4. PROTECT EXISTING UTILITIES (INCLUDING IRRIGATION SYSTEM), PLANTING, PAVING, FENCING, AND OTHER
SITE AMENITIES FROM DAMAGE CAUSED BY HYDROMULCHING OPERATION.
5. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING APPLICATION OF HYDROMULCH, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL WASH EXCESS
HYDROMULCHING MATERIAL FROM PREVIOUSLY PLANTED MATERIAL, ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, ETC.. CARE
SHALL BE EXERCISED TO AVOID WASHING OR ERODING MULCH MATERIALS FROM LAWN AREA.
6. UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF LAWN, APPLY A POST EMERGENT HERBICIDE FOR CONTROL OF NUT GRASS AND
WEEDS. FERTILIZE AT 45 DAY INTERVALS WITH SPECIFIED PLANT HEALTH GROUP'S FERTILIZER AT A RATE OF
SEVEN (7) POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET DURING AT 45 DAY INTERVALS DURING THE 90 DAY MAINTENANCE
PERIOD.
7. DURING THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH CONTRACTOR SHALL HYDROSEED ALL LAWN AREAS
WITH ANNUAL RYE GRASS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN TO THE SITE BETWEEN APRIL 1ST AND MAY 15
TO RE-PREPARE SEED BED AND HYDROMULCH WITH SPECIFIED BERMUDA SEED IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A
PERMANENT TURF COVER IN ALL LAWN AREAS.
D.) SOD INSTALLATION:
1. INCORPORATE SPECIFIED LAWN FERTILIZER AT SEVEN (7) POUNDS PER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA
FOR SOD.
2. PRE- EMERGE HERBICIDE APPLICATION: APPLY RECOMMENDED HERBICIDE TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS IN TWO
APPLICATIONS. THE FIRST APPLICATION WILL BE UP TO 10 DAYS PRIOR TO PLANTING. THE SECOND
APPLICATION WILL BE 5 DAYS PRIOR TO PLANTING. USE CARE TO AVOID WIND DRIFT OR RUNOFF TO
ADJACENT ORNAMENTAL TREE OR SHRUB PLANTINGS.
3. LAY SOD WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM TIME OF STRIPPING.
2.LAY SOD TO FORM SOLID MASS WITH TIGHTLY FITTED JOINTS. BUTT ENDS AND SIDES OF SOD STRIPS.
STAGGER STRIPS TO OFFSET JOINTS IN ADJACENT COURSES. WORK SIFTED SOIL INTO MINOR CRACKS
BETWEEN PIECES OF SOD; REMOVE EXCESS SOD TO AVOID SMOTHERING ADJACENT GRASS.
5. SOD PADS SHALL BE OF FULLEST SIZE POSSIBLE-NO SOD SLIVERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
6. FINISHED GRADE OF NEW SOD SHALL BE FLUSH WITH ADJACENT LAWN AND PAVEMENT. ENSURE POSITIVE
DRAINAGE.
7. ROLL ENTIRE SODDED AREA WITH SOD ROLLER. WATER SOD THOROUGHLY.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL OVERSEED SOD AREAS WITH ANNUAL RYE GRASS IF LAWN INSTALLATION OCCURS
SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH APRIL 15 AT 8 LBS.. 1,000 S.F.
9. SHOULD LAWN AREAS BE SEEDED WITH ANNUAL RYE GRASS THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN TO THE SITE
BETWEEN APRIL 15 AND MAY 15 TO RE-PREPARE SEED BED AND SEED WITH BERMUDA.
2.5 ACCEPTANCE
A.)PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGHLY
CLEAN SITE OF ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO FINISH GRADE. WHEN LANDSCAPE WORK IS
COMPLETE A SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION WILL BE HELD. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF ANY PUNCH LIST
ITEMS GENERATED FROM THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION A FINAL INSPECTION WILL BE HELD AND IF
FOUND ACCEPTABLE A CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE WILL BE ISSUED.
B.)LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTINUE MAINTENANCE UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE AT WHICH TIME THE
SPECIFIED MAINTENANCE PERIOD WILL BEGIN.
END OF SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGN STATISTICS FOR CALCULATIONS
TOTAL ZONE FLOW: 24.0 g.p.m
ELECTRIC VALVE SIZE: 1.5"
STATIC PRESSURE LESS 10% (STATIC @ 65 psi): 58.5 p.s.i.
ACCUMULATIVE LOSSES FROM CITY MAIN TO FURTHEST HEAD:
SPRINKLER HEAD REQUIREMENT: 30.0 p.s.i.
ZONE PIPE/FITTING LOSS: 1.3 p.s.i.
1.5" ELECTRIC VALVE LOSS: 1.8 p.s.i.
ELEVATION NET LOSS: (+ - FT): n/a
SYSTEM MAINLINE LOSS (2" SCH 40 LOOP): 2.8 p.s.i.
BACKFLOW PREVENTOR LOSS (1"): 4.0 p.s.i.
WATER METER LOSS (1" EXISTING): 3.4 p.s.i.
MASTER ELECTRIC VALVE LOSS (1.5"): 1.5 p.s.i.
TYPE K COPPER SERVICE LOSS:
TOTAL NET LOSS: 14.8 p.s.i.
DESIGN PRESSURE: 44.8 p.s.i.
NOTE: ACTUAL STATIC WATER PRESSURE WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF IRRIGATION DESIGN.
65 PSI IS USED AS A STANDARD PRESSURE FOR DESIGN. PRESSURE MUST BE CONFIRMED 65 OR
GREATER BY IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR BEFORE ANY INSTALLATION. PIPE HAS BEEN SIZE TO
INSURE THAT VELOCITY DOES NOT EXCEED 5 FPS. DO NOT CHANGE PIPE SIZE IN THE FIELD
WITHOUT CONSULTING SYSTEM DESIGNER.
IRRIGATION LEGEND
EXPLANATIONKEY
1" EXISTING IRRIGATION METERW
1" DOUBLE CHECK BACKFLOW DEVICE IN SEPARATE VALVE BOX
PER LOCAL CODES.DC
WEATHER SENSOR HUNTER SOLAR-SYNC. FINAL LOCATION TO BE
DETERMINED AFTER CONSULTING WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
MANUAL ISOLATION VALVE - SIZE OF MAINLINE
IRRIGATION SLEEVE - USE 2 SIZES LARGER THAN TOTAL DIAMETER
OF PIPE/S DESIGNATED FOR CROSSING PAVING. VALVE WIRING
MAY RUN IN THE SAME SLEEVES. USE SCH 40 PVC PIPE.
TREE BUBBLER ASSEMBLY - ON 6' POP UP
W
HUNTER ICV-AS-ADJ SERIES - REMOTE CONTROL VALVE
ZONE IDENTIFICATION
IRRIGATION ZONE SIZE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE
ZONE SIZE
MAIN LINE - USE SCH-40 PVC PIPE AS DESIGNATED ON PLANS
LATERAL LINE - SIZE AS NOTED ON PLANS. USE CLASS 315 ON 1/2"
PIPE AND CLASS 200 IPS PVC ON 3/4" AND LARGER PIPE.
PRESSURE CALCULATIONS - Zone #7
WATERING SCHEDULE
PRECIPITATION RATE
(IN/HR)
WATER DESIRED
(IN/WK)
TIME/CYCLE
(MIN)
NUMBER OF ZONES TOTAL TIME
MIN. HRS
TREE BUBBLERS
(3.87)
.80 12.0 5 60 1.00
NOTE: A TYPICAL SCHEDULE WOULD ALLOW WATERING TO OCCUR TWO TIMES PER WEEK. TOTAL
WATERING TIME WOULD BE DIVIDED BY THE NUMBER OF WATERING DAYS. THIS SCHEDULE IS DESIGNED
FOR SUMMER WATER USAGE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PLANTING.
TOTAL SYSTEM HOURS OF OPERATION PER WEEK: 34.26
Joseph A Ferdin TX LI # 22076
Statement of Conformance:
I, JOSEPH A. FERDIN, LICENSED IRRIGATOR #0022076, HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THIS IRRIGATION DESIGN CONFORMS TO THE
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION PARAMETERS OF THE IRRIGATION DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS SET OUT 35-510(J) AND
35-511(C) (6) OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE.
IRRIGATION CONSTRUCTION NOTES
1. IT IS THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM THE ACTUAL ONSITE WATER PRESSURE
FROM THE SOURCE. IF WATER PRESSURE IS LESS THAN MANDATED THEN IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OWNERS
REPRESENTATIVE. IF ACTUAL SITE STATIC PRESSURE EXCEEDS DESIGN PRESSURE BY 15 P.S.I. IN ANY ZONE, A
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE SHALL BE INSTALLED.
2. DO NOT WILLFULLY PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION AS DESIGN WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT UNKNOWN
OBSTRUCTIONS AND/OR GRADE DIFFERENCES EXIST THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN KNOWN DURING DESIGN. SUCH
CONDITIONS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE. THE
IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL NECESSARY REVISIONS DUE TO FAILURE TO
GIVE SUCH NOTIFICATION.
3. THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO NOTIFY TEXAS ONE CALL (800-245-4545) 72 HOURS PRIOR TO
ANY EXCAVATION. IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEMSELVES FAMILIAR WITH ALL
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND PIPES. IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS SHALL TAKE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY COSTS
INCURRED DUE TO DAMAGE OF SAID UTILITIES WHETHER OR NOT TEXAS ONE CALL IS NOTIFIED.
4. DUE TO SCALE OF DRAWINGS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INDICATE ALL OFFSETS, FITTINGS, SLEEVES, ETC. WHICH MAY
BE REQUIRED. IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY INVESTIGATE THE STRUCTURAL AND FINISHED
CONDITIONS AFFECTING ALL OF HIS WORK AND PLAN HIS WORK ACCORDINGLY. FURNISHINGS SUCH FITTINGS, ETC AS
MAY BE REQUIRED TO MEET SUCH CONDITIONS. DRAWINGS ARE GENERALLY DIAGRAMMATIC AND INDICATIVE OF THE
WORK TO BE INSTALLED. THE WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO AVOID CONFLICTS BETWEEN
IRRIGATION SYSTEM, PLANTING, AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. THIS DESIGN IS DIAGRAMMATIC. ALL PIPING,
VALVES, ETC., SHOWN WITHIN PAVED AREAS IS FOR DESIGN CLARIFICATION ONLY AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
PLANTING AREAS AND WITHIN PROPERTY LINES.
5. LATERAL PIPE SHALL BE INSTALLED AT MIN. DEPTH OF 12" WITH MAINLINE PIPE / WIRE TO BE INSTALLED AT A
MINIMUM OF 18". NO MACHINE TRENCHING IS TO BE DONE WITHIN DRIPLINE OF TREES. TRENCHING IS TO BE DONE BY
HAND OR BY TUNNELING UNDER ROOT SYSTEM BY METHOD APPROVED BY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. PIPING
LAYOUT IS DIAGRAMMATIC AND PIPING SHALL BE ROUTED AROUND EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL TO AVOID DAMAGE TO
EXISTING PLANTS. DO NOT CUT ANY ROOT OVER 3/4" DIAMETER. ANY CUTS MADE SHALL BE CLEAN AND WITHOUT
FRAYED ENDS.
6. IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SLEEVES WHEREVER PIPING OR CONDUIT PASSES, UNDER
ALL PAVING, THROUGH WALLS, ETC. ALL SLEEVE LOCATIONS MAY NOT BE SHOWN ON PLAN, COORDINATE WITH
ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL DRAWINGS, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, AND OTHER SUBCONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED. ALL
SLEEVES SHALL BE SCH 40 PVC, SIZED TWICE THE DIAMETER OF PIPE OR COMBINATION OF PIPES ENCLOSED WITHIN
THE SLEEVE.
7. ALL PIPE CONNECTIONS SHALL BE PRIMED WITH AN APPROVED COLOR PRIMER BEFORE BEING CHEMICAL WELDED.
8. IT IS THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO COORDINATE PIPING WITH THE LANDSCAPE
SUBCONTRACTOR TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH PLANTING BEDS. IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE IRRIGATION
SUBCONTRACTOR TO MOVE PIPING TO ALLOW PROPER ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE PROPER COVERAGE AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
9. ALL ROTORS SHALL BE LOCATED 12" FROM PAVEMENT, CURBS OR EDGE OF STRUCTURE, ALL SPRAY HEADS SHALL
BE LOCATED 6" FROM PAVEMENT, CURBS OR EDGE OF STRUCTURE.
10. USE RIGID SCH 80 PVC SWING JOINT ASSEMBLIES TO CONNECT ALL ROTARY HEADS AND QUICK COUPLERS.
11. ALL SPRAY HEADS SHALL BE CONNECTED WITH A 12" MINIMUM LENGTH OF 1/2" FLEX PVC.
12. ALL LANDSCAPE PLANTING AREAS IRRIGATED WITH DRIP SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT 18" SPACING.
13. ALL TURF AREAS IRRIGATED WITH DRIP SHOULD BE INSTALLED 12" SPACING.
14. ALL IRRIGATION WIRES SHALL BE UL LISTED FOR DIRECT BURIAL AND BE A MINIMUM #14 GAUGE. WIRE SPLICES
SHALL INCLUDE DBY CONNECTORS AS RECOMMENDED BY 3M COMPANY.
15. ELECTRIC POWER SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROLLER LOCATION BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR. IRRIGATION
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FINAL HARD-WIRE TO CONTROLLERS.
16. VALVE BOXES SHALL BE INSTALLED FLUSH WITH GRADE, SUPPORTED BY BRICKS IF NECESSARY. INSTALL 3" OF PEA
GRAVEL BELOW THE VALVE. USE 12" X 17" RECTANGULAR VALVE BOXES WITH A PURPLE LID FOR QUICK COUPLING
VALVES AND 10" ROUND BOXES FOR ELECTRIC VALVES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
17. VALVE AND CIRCUIT SHALL BE SEPARATED BASED ON WATER USE, SO THAT TURF AREAS ARE WATERED
SEPARATELY FROM SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER AREAS. IRRIGATION HEADS IN THE TURF AREAS WILL BE VALVED
SEPARATELY FROM SHRUB AND/OR GROUNDCOVER AREAS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SEASONAL COLOR AREAS BE
WATERED SEPARATELY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ZONE TYPES TO BE COMBINED.
18. FINAL LOCATION OF CONTROLLER, WATER METER, BACKFLOW DEVICE, MASTER VALVE, FLOW SENSOR, AND
WEATHER SENSOR SHALL BE APPROVED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OR AN OWNERS
REPRESENTATIVE.
19. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT AND BEFORE ANY IRRIGATION SYSTEM MATERIALS ARE ORDERED FROM SUPPLIERS
OR DELIVERED TO THE JOB SITE, SUBMIT TO THE OWNER A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL IRRIGATION SYSTEM MATERIALS,
OR PROCESSES PROPOSED TO BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED AS PART OF THIS CONTRACT. THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT OR OWNERS'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WILL ALLOW NO SUBSTITUTIONS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN
ACCEPTANCE.
20. IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR WILL SUPPLY A COMPLETE AS BUILT DRAWING TO INCLUDE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL
MAINLINE, VALVES, CONTROLLERS, QUICK COUPLERS, POINT OF CONNECTION, AND WIRE PATH. IRRIGATION
CONTRACTOR WILL SUPPLY A COMPLETE SET OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
21. PROVIDE A COLORED LAMINATED ZONE MAP AND INSTALL AT THE CONTROLLER.
22. THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL AND STATE MANDATED IRRIGATION ORDINANCES
AND SHALL SECURE ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND PAY ALL ASSOCIATED FEES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ANY
DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
DRIP/EMITTER ZONE
(.64)
.80 75.0 3 225 3.75
DRIPLINE: RAINBIRD XF SERIES DRIPLINE. FOR BED AREAS USE
XFD-09-18, FOR TURF AREAS USE XFS-09-12
IRRIGATION CONTROLLER HUNTER ACC-99D. FINAL LOCATION TO
BE DETERMINED AFTER CONSULTING WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTC
1.5" MASTER VALVE, HUNTER ICV-151G NORMALLY
CLOSED VALVEMV
RAINBIRD DRIP CONTROL ZONE VALVE - REF DETAILS
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FINISH GRADE
ELL; PVC SCH 40
PVC SCH 80 NIPPLE (LENGTH
AS REQUIRED, 1 OF 2)
30 INCH LINIER LENGTH
OF WIRE, COILED
WATERPROOF CONNECTION SPLICE
ID TAG
VLAVE BOX
INLINE FILTER
PRESSURE REGULATOR
LATERAL PIPE
BRICK SUPPORT
6 INCH MIN. DEPTH OF 3/4"
WASHED GRAVEL
CONTROL ZONE KIT; BY RAINBIRD3"MIN.PVC SCH 80 NIPPLE
(LENGTH AS
REQUIRED, 1 OF 2)
ELL; PVC SCH 40
PVC MAINLINE
SCH 40
1/2"
TREE BUBBLER LATERAL PIPING;
SIZE AS NOTED ON PLAN
HUNTER MSBN-10H BUBBLER
ON 6" POP-UP; REF. TO PLAN
FOR LOCATION AND NUMBER
REQUIRED ON EACH TREE;
SPACE REQUIRED NUMBER
OF HEADS EQUIDISTANT
AROUND EDGE OF PIT
EDGE OF TREE PITTREE ROOTBALL
FINISHED GRADE
3/4" FEBCO 850 DOUBLE CHECK
BACKFLOW PREVENTER
VALVE BOX BY ARMOR, PENTEK,
NDS
DRAIN HOLE
FILTER FABRIC &
GRAVEL DRAIN POCKET
PROVIDE CLEARANCE
BETWEEN BFP AND VAULT
AS REQUIRED BY CODE
TO CONTROL VALVE REF. MEP; SIZE PER PLAN
FROM WATER SOURCE; 2"FROM MAINLINE
TO ZONE
FINISHED GRADE
WIRES TO CONTROLLER
VALVE I.D. TAG
1" CLEARANCE
BETWEEN PIPE
AND VALVE
PVC LATERAL LINE
FILTER FABRIC PROVIDE BRICK SUPPORT
3/8" DIA. GRAVEL;
6" MIN. DEPTH
PVC MAINLINE
HUNTER ICV SERIES REMOTE
CONTROL VALVE; SIZE AS
NOTED ON PLAN
VALVE BOX BY ARMOR, PENTEK,
NDS
12" DEPTH MIN.2"-4"MAX.18" DEPTH MIN.NOTES:
1. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES
2. PROVIDE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PER SPEC
HUNTER CONTROLLER WITH WALL
MOUNT; COORDINATE LOCATION WITH
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
3/4" CONDUIT FOR 120/230 VAC
1-1/2" CONDUIT FOR VALVE WIRES
13" MIN. (33 cm)
DOOR CLEARANCE
6-1/2" MIN. (16cm)
HINGE PIN CLEARANCE
FOR DOOR REMOVAL
UNION EA. SIDE
OF VALVE
MAIN LINE
FINISHED GRADE
LINE SIZE PVC GATE VALVE
VALVE BOX
1" CLEARANCE BETWEEN PIPE
AND VALVE BOX
FILTER FABRIC & GRAVEL
DRAINAGE, 4" MIN. DEPTH
PROVIDE BRICK SUPPORT2" - 4"18" DEPTH MIN.24" MAX.WIRE W/O CONDUITPLAN VIEW
MAINLINE, LATERAL,
AND WIRING IN THE
SAME TRENCH
MAINLINE
PIPE
LATERAL
PIPE
WIRING IN
CONDUIT
NOTES:
1. NON-POTABLE IRRIGATION MAINLINE MUST BE ENCASED IN SLEEVING
WHEN CROSSING UNDER DOMESTIC WATER LINES.
2. NON-POTABLE IRRIGATION MAIN MUST CROSS UNDER ALL DOMESTIC
WATER LINES
3. GPS LOCATE ALL CROSSINGS OF RECYCLED WATER LINE AND POTABLE
WATER LINES. INDICATE CLOEST LOCATION ON AS-BUILD DRAWINGS
RUN WIRING BENEATH AND BESIDE
MAINLINE; TAPE AND BUNDLE AT
10- FOOT INTERVALS
ALL SOLVENT WELD PLASTIC
PIPING TO BE SNAKED IN
TRENCH AS SHOWN
TIE A 24- INCH LOOP IN ALL WIRING AT
CHANGES OF DIRECTION OF 30° OR
GREATER; UNTIE AFTER ALL
CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
EASY FIT COMPRESSION FITTINGS
BY RAINBIRD; FLUSH VALVE
F
A
F
COMPRESSION ADAPTER; WHEN GLUING
ADAPTER INTO PVC TEE, USE AN ABS TO
PVC BONDING SOLVENT
LANDSCAPE DRIPLINE TUBING;
CONTROL ZONE KIT; RAINBIRD
AIR/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE; (INSTALL AT HIGH
POINT IN LANDSCAPE FOR DRIP ZONE TREATED)
SUPPLY HEADER; PVC SCH 40
WITH COMPRESSION FITTINGS
SCH-40 PVC HEADER
SxSxT PVC TEE
RAINBIRD THREADED INSERT ADAPTER
TO TEE, SIZE PER MANUFACTURER
STANDARDS
F
A
F
EASY FIT COMPRESSION FITTINGS
BY RAINBIRD; FLUSH VALVE
AIR/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE; (INSTALL AT HIGH
POINT IN LANDSCAPE FOR DRIP ZONE TREATED)
LANDSCAPE DRIPLINE TUBING;
PLANTING BEDS - RAINBIRD XFS-P-09-18
CONTROL ZONE KIT; RAINBIRD
SUPPLY LINE
SUPPLY HEADER; PVC SCH 40
WITH COMPRESSION FITTINGS
RAINBIRD DRIP LINE CONNECTED TO
INSERT FITTINGS
SCH-40 PVC HEADER
SxSxT PVC TEE
RAINBIRD THREADED INSERT ADAPTER
TO TEE, SIZE PER MANUFACTURER
STANDARDS
NOTE: INSTALL AT HIGH POINT OF DRIP ZONE;
IF MORE THAN TWO HIGH POINTS IN A ZONE,
INSTALL AT EACH HIGH POINT
TOP OF MULCH/TURF
6 INCH ROUND VALVE BOX
1/2" AIR RELIEF VALVE
- RAINBIRD ARV050
FINISH GRADE
3 INCH MIN. DEPTH OF
3/4" WASHED GRAVEL
NOTE: INSTALL AT FARTHEST POINT OF
DRIP ZONE; INSTALL AT EACH END POINT
TOP OF MULCH/TURF
6 INCH ROUND VALVE BOX
FINISH GRADE
NON-POTABLE: RAINBIRD
MDCFPC AP
RAINBIRD XFS-P DRIPLINE
3 INCH MIN. DEPTH OF
3/4" WASHED GRAVEL
NOT TO SCALE
DRIP CONTROL ZONE KIT
SECTION4
NOT TO SCALE
TREE BUBBLER ASSEMBLY
SECTION6
NOT TO SCALE
BACKFLOW DEVICE
SECTION1
NOT TO SCALE
ZONE VALVE
SECTION2
NOT TO SCALE
MANUAL ISOLATION VALVE
SECTION3
NOT TO SCALE
IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
SECTION5
NOT TO SCALE
IRRIGATION TRENCH
SECTION7
NOT TO SCALE
DRIPLINE (CENTER FEED)
SECTION8
NOT TO SCALE
DRIPLINE (END FEED)
SECTION9
NOT TO SCALE
AIR RELIEF VALVE
SECTION10
NOT TO SCALE
FLUSH VALVE
SECTION12
DRIP IRRIGATION DESIGN NOTES
1. DRIPLINE SHALL BE BURIED 3" TO 5" BELOW FINISHED SOIL GRADE IN PLANTING BEDS AFTER PLANTING AND BEFORE MULCH AND 4" TO 6" BELOW FINISHED GRADE IN
TURF AREAS.
2. ALL DRIPLINE SHALL BE SECURED USING SOIL STAPLES AS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER SPACED A MAXIMUM OF 3' ON CENTER.
3. DRIP LATERALS SHOWN ON THE PLANS ARE USED TO INDICATE ZONING SIZES AND RELATIONSHIPS. INSTALLATION OF DRIP ZONES SHALL FOLLOW ONE OF THE TWO
METHODS DESCRIBED IN DETAILS 10/11 LI 2.2. AND RAINBIRD'S RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS.
4. RAINBIRD XFS SERIES DRIPLINE SHALL BE USED AS FOLLOWS; TURF AREAS - XFS-06-12 AND BED AREAS - XFS-09-12. IN BED AREAS WITH A SLOPE OF 3:1 OR MORE USE
RAINBIRD XFCV-06-18.
5. WHEN CONFLICTS OCCUR BETWEEN THESE DRAWINGS AND THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS DEFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS.
6. EACH DRIP ZONE SHALL HAVE A DRIP SYSTEM OPERATION INDICATOR, RAINBIRD MODEL OPERIND. INSTALL PER RAINBIRD RECOMMENDATIONS.
PIPE SIZETOTAL ZONE FLOW
UP TO 5 GPM
5.1 TO 8 GPM
8.1 TO 13 GPM
13 GPM TO 22 GPM
22.1 TO 31 GPM
1/2" SCH 40 PVC OR 1/2" CLASS 315 PVC
PROPER SIZING OF SUPPLY AND EXHAUST HEADERS
3/4" CLASS 200 PVC
NOTE: A 45 PSI PRESSURE REGULATOR IS RECOMMENDED TO
OBTAIN MAXIMUM RUN LENGTHS AND MAXIMIZE ZONE SIZE WHEN
INSTALLING XF SERIES DRIPLINE
1" CLASS 200 PVC
1 1/4" CLASS 200 PVC
1 1/2" CLASS 200 PVC
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EASY FIT COMPRESSION
FITTINGS BY RAINBIRD
EASY FIT COMPRESSION
TEE BY RAINBIRD
LANDSCAPE DRIPLINE TUBING;
RAINBIRD XFS-09-18 FOR
PLANTING BEDS
EASY FIT COMPRESSION
COUPLING BY RAINBIRD
FLUSH CAP BY RAINBIRD
NOTE:
1. INSERT BARB TRANSFER FITTING DIRECTLY INTO DRIPLINE TUBING.
2. VAN NOZZLE MAY BE SET TO CLOSED, OR IF IT IS DESIRED TO SEE SPRAY FROM
THE NOZZLE, SET THE ARC TO 14 PATTERN. THE FLOW FROM THE NOZZLE, 0.3 GPM,
SHOULD BE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE SYSTEM DESIGN.
FINISH GRADE / TURF / MULCH
OPERATION INDICATOR RAINBIRD
MODEL; OPERIND
RAINBIRD XFS DRIPLINE4" - 6"ID WIRE PATH
TWISTED TO NEXT DECODER
NOTE: ALL ICD 100 DECODERS SHALL HAVE THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDING COLOR
ADDRESS 1 = BLACK
DBY (2)
TWO BLACK WIRES TO
VALVE SOLENOID / UP
TO 150 FT. / 45 M
DBY - 6 (3)
ID WIRE PATH FROM CONTROLLER
ALLOW 5 FT / 1.5M SLACK
PER DECODER/ 1
2 ON EITHER SIDE
OF DECODER
TO EARTH GROUND INSTALLED PER
ASIC GUIDELINES. 1 PER 12
DECODERS OR EVERY 1000FT. / 330M.
ID WIRE PATH
TWISTED TO NEXT DECODER
DBY (2)
DBY - 6 (3)
TO EARTH GROUND INSTALLED PER
ASIC GUIDELINES. 1 PER 12
DECODERS OR EVERY 1000FT. / 330M.
ID WIRE PATH FROM CONTROLLER
ALLOW 5 FT / 1.5M SLACK PER DECODER
NOTE: ALL ICD-200 DECODERS SHALL HAVE THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDING
COLOR
ADDRESS 1 = BLACK
ADDRESS 2 = YELLOW
DECODER TO SOLENOID MAX RUN
100FT. / 33M
DBY (2)
MODEL ICD-200
DECODER
COLOR CODED VALVE WIRES. SEE
LEGEND FOR COLOR AND VALVE #
ICD - 400 DECODER
2 DBY (2 PER VALVE)
3 DBR-6 (1 PER CONNECTION)
4 2 WIRE TWISTED ID WIRE
5 TO EARTH GROUND INSTALLED
PER ASIC GUIDELINES. 1 PER 12
DECODERS OR EVERY 1000FT. /
330M.
6 ADDITIONAL VALVE WIRED
IN PARALLEL (MAX OF 2
PER OUTPUT)
7 GROUND WIRE
1
NOTE: ALL ICD 400 DECODERS SHALL HAVE THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDING
COLOR
ADDRESS 1 = BLACK ADDRESS 3 = GREEN
ADDRESS 2 = YELLOW ADDRESS 4 = WHITE
12
2
2
2
34
5
6
7
ICD - 400 DECODER
2 DBY (2 PER VALVE)
3 DBR-6 (1 PER CONNECTION)
4 2 WIRE TWISTED ID WIRE
5 TO EARTH GROUND INSTALLED
PER ASIC GUIDELINES. 1 PER 12
DECODERS OR EVERY 1000FT. /
330M.
6 ADDITIONAL VALVE WIRED
IN PARALLEL (MAX OF 2
PER OUTPUT)
7 GROUND WIRE
1
NOTE: ALL ICD-600 DECODERS SHALL HAVE THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDING
COLOR
ADDRESS 1 = BLACK ADDRESS 4 = WHITE
ADDRESS 2 = YELLOW ADDRESS 5 = ORANGE
ADDRESS 3 = GREEN ADDRESS 6 = PURPLE
4 3
5
7
26 2
1
2
2
2
2
NOT TO SCALE
DRIPLINE FITTINGS
SECTION2
NOT TO SCALE
DRIP OPERATION INDICATOR
SECTION1
NOT TO SCALE
HUNTER ICD 100 DECODER
SECTION3
NOT TO SCALE
HUNTER ICD 200 DECODER
SECTION4
NOT TO SCALE
HUNTER ICD 400 DECODER
SECTION5 NOT TO SCALE
HUNTER ICD 600 DECODER
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