HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence: Engr'g CommentsMarch 1, 2013
Mr. Greg Snelling, P.E.
13295 Illinois Street
Suite 142
Carmel, IN 46032
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RE: St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Church
Dear Mr. Snelling:
The City received your development plans on January 14, 2013. We offer the following comments:
CONSTRUCTION DRAWING REVIEW COMMENTS
1. Section 2.09 of Chapter 2, Article 1 of Chapter 10 of the Carmel City Code requires that all
projects and Improvements or authorizations under the jurisdiction of the zoning ordinance
that adjoin, include, are served by or affect existing streets bearing a designation on the
Thoroughfare Plan shall conform to the requirements of the Thoroughfare Plan in regards to
(1) the dedication of public Rights -of -way; (2) design and construction of the improvements
indicated by the Thoroughfare Plan across the roadway frontage of the project; (3) Setback;
and (4) any other affected development standards. Section 2.09 further states that the
petitioner may elect to provide a monetary commitment equal to the value to otherwise
design and construct the improvements indicated by the Thoroughfare Plan across the
roadway frontage. The value of the commitment shall be equal to the difference in the value
to otherwise design and construct the improvements indicated by the Thoroughfare Plan
across the roadway frontage, minus the cost to design and construct those improvements
indicated by the Thoroughfare Plan across the roadway frontage that will be installed by the
petitioner. The values established above shall be approved by the department of Engineering.
Section 2.09 further states that conformance with the Thoroughfare Plan as outlined above
shall be in addition to any improvements deemed necessary by: (1) Chapter 5, Sections
5.03.05 and 5.05.02(3); (2) Statements per Chapter 24, Section 24.02(B)(5)(e); and (3) Other
applicable standards.
2. Please provide a legal description for the site.
3. Please stamp the plans "Approval Pending — Not for Construction ".
4. Please clearly indicate the construction limits on site.
5. Please label Shelborne Road on the plans.
6. Please ensure all proposed easements are indicated on the plans.
7. Where will the sign for the church be located?
8. All pavement markings within the right -of -way shall be thermoplastic.
9. The entrances shall be constructed of concrete and shall meet the City's standards for a
commercial driveway.
10. If the south entrance will be reconstructed, it needs to be constructed as a right -out only drive
with a 30 foot curb return radius on the south side.
1 l . Board of Public Works and Safety approval is required for the two curb cuts.
12. Please indicate the removal of curb to the nearest joint for the construction of the entrances.
13. Please indicate the proposed fire hydrants on site.
14. The Traffic Maintenance Plan shall meet the Work Zone Traffic Control Handbook.
15. The detention pond shall be sized to accommodate the fully developed right -of -way of
Shelborne Road.
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Mr. Greg Snelling, P.E.
March 1, 2013
RE: St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Church - Project Review #1
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16. The northeast corner of the site cannot direct discharge to the right -of -way without being
treated and detained.
17. Please label any offsite easements. Is an offsite easement required for the storm sewer outlet
in Kendall Wood Subdivision? Does the storm sewer cross through a Tree Preservation
Easement in Kendall Wood?
18. Please provide the MFPG and MLAG for the building.
19. Please provide the flood route from the pond to the nearest receiving system.
20. The proposed flood route shall be located within a 30 -foot easement.
21. Sheet C400 is titled Grading and Drainage Plan but does not appear to be the Grading and
Drainage Plan.
22. Please add note as required in Storm Water Technical Standards Manual Section 102 "Permit
Requirement and Procedures," Article 102.02 vii pertaining to construction and approval of
storm sewer systems to all storm sewer plan and profile sheets.
23. 2.5 feet of minimum cover is required along the storm sewers.
24. Will the asphalt path along Shelborne Road be cut for the installation of the water main?
25. All subsurface drain shall be double wall Hancor Hi -Q or equivalent.
26. Please delete the City of Carmel standard ADA detail and replace with the applicable INDOT
ADA ramp detail.
27. Please include the City standard commercial driveway standard.
28. Where does Detail 1 on C700 apply?
GENERAL INFORMATION
• We request that all responses to our comments be provided in writing and be accompanied by
a drawing reflecting the requested revisions. Failure to provide written responses may result
in the delay of the review process.
• It is critical that this office be made aware of all modifications made on the plans being re-
submitted, particularly if any such changes are considered "new" or fall outside of our
previous reviews. Please provide revised plans including all revisions. Please notify us of
any changes and specifically state any changes, including changes resulting from Plan
Commission, BZA or other committee meetings,
• We have engaged Crossroad Engineers, PC to review all drainage plans and drainage
calculations submitted to this office for review. If you have not already done so, please
provide a set of drainage plans and calculations to their office for review. We will share
Crossroad's comments as they are received.
• Final drawings will not be approved for construction until:
a. All Engineering Department and Utility Department and Hamilton County Surveyor
issues have been resolved.
b. All bonds and performance guarantees are posted.
c. All Board of Public Works and Safety approvals and any other governing agency
approvals (if required) are obtained.
d. All off -site easements necessary to install utilities to serve the development are secured.
e. SWPPP is approved.
f. All fees are paid.
• The Department reserves the right to provide additional comments based upon subsequent
reviews.
• An approved Storm Water Management Permit is required prior to commencing any earth
disturbing activity. Please contact Mr. John Thomas regarding storm water quality
requirements.
• An approved right -of -way permit is required prior to commencing any work in the public
right -of -way and for construction equipment access from the City's right -of -way.
Mr. Greg Snelling, P.E.
March 1, 2013
RE St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Church- Project Review #1
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• If it will be necessary to relocate existing utilities, the costs for such relocation shall be borne
solely by the developer. Any utility poles requiring relocation shall be relocated to within
one foot of the outside edge of the proposed right -of -way.
• The Department requires that the construction drawings be developed in accordance with the
City of Carmel digital submission standards and that all required submittals for primary plat,
secondary plat, and construction drawings be made. The digital files must be submitted to
the Department of Engineering prior to the approval of the construction plans. Please contact
the City GIS Department for the requirements.
• Jurisdictions:
g. The project site is located within current City of Cannel Corporate Limits.
h. Perimeter Street and Right -of -Way — City of Cannel (Westfield Boulevard, 98'x' Street,
Maple Drive),
i. Water City of Carmel Utilities
j. Sanitary Sewers — Clay Regional Waste District
k. Storm Sewers /Drainage — City of Carmel.
1. Legal Drains — Hamilton County Surveyor's Office.
• Drawings submitted for approval:
m. The design engineer must certify all drawings submitted for final approval.
n. This office will require 9 sets of drawings for approval after all issues have been
resolved. The drawings will be stamped as approved and signed by the City Engineer
and by Carmel Utilities. The Owner will receive 3 sets, one of which must be maintained
on the construction site at all times. If this project is subject to review and approval by
the Hamilton County Surveyor's Office, a total of 11 sets will be required for final
approval.
• Carmel Utilities will provide separate reviews of this project for water issues. Please assure
that copies of all drawings are sent to:
Paul Pace Joe Faucett
Carmel Utilities Distribution Carmel Utilities Collection
3450 West 13151 Street 9609 Hazel Dell Parkway
Westfield, IN 46074 Indianapolis, IN 46280
• Carmel Utilities subscribes to "Holey Moley" who should be contacted directly for all water
main locations.
• The following items will be sent electronically upon request regarding this correspondence
and project:
o. Project Approval Checklist
p. Performance /Maintenance Guarantees
q. Utility Jurisdictions /Right of Way Permits
r, Availability (acreage) Fees
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
• A schedule for Board of Public Works and Safety meeting dates and agenda deadlines will be
sent electronically for your use upon request. Please use the Engineering Department
deadlines for submissions to the Board.
• Any submission to the Board requires prior approval by the Carmel CIay Plan
Commission and /or the Board of Zoning Appeals (if applicable) and completion of
review by the Technical Advisory Committee. All written requests to be placed on the
Board's agenda must include the appropriate Docket Number and the date (or dates) of
approval by the Plan Commission and /or the Board of Zoning Appeals (if applicable).
• Water Availability and Sanitary Sewer approval from the Board will be required. This is an
EDU approval based upon the proposed use of the site. Reference Items #33 to #35 below
for additional details /explanations. Please note that if an entryway or other irrigation
system is planned for this development, additional Water Availability Approval from
Mr. Greg Snelling, P.E.
March 1, 2013
RE: St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Church - Project Review #1
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the Board will be required and additional Water Connection Fees will be assessed based
upon the size and usage of the system as determined by the Director of Carmel Utilities.
Commercial Curb Cut Approval. Please provide 81/2 x I I exhibits with the request for
approval. Provide all pertinent information including lane widths, overall width, radii, lane
markings, location of opposing drives or streets, relationship to the location of previous curb
cut, etc.
Temporary Construction Entrance Approval. It appears the planned construction entrance is
located at the site of a permanent curb cut planned on Westfield Boulevard. Therefore, a
separate approval from the Board will not be required.
The installation of any permanent, privately owned and /or maintained improvement (signs,
decorative street signs, walls, streetlights, etc.) within dedicated right of way or dedicated
easements requires the execution of a Consent to Encroach Agreement between the Owner
and the City of Carmel. Such agreements are executed by the Board of Public Works and
Safety. The City Engineer may approve irrigation system agreements.
Secondary Plat approval if applicable. All performance guarantees must be posted prior to
submission of secondary plats for Board of Public Works and Safety approval.
Dedication of right -of -way if not platted. This is based upon the City of Cannel 20 -Year
Thoroughfare Plan requirements. Dedication documents are available upon request. Please
be advised that all Right -of -Way Dedications must be accompanied by a Sales Disclosure
Agreement completed by the owner for the property being dedicated to the City. The
dedication document cannot be recorded without a completed Sales Disclosure. The form is
available upon request.
Any open pavement cuts of City right -of -way will require Carmel Board of Public Works
and Safety approval.
BONDING REQUIREMENTS
• Please contact Mr. Dave Barnes to review performance guarantee requirements. Please
contact Mr. John Duffy to review water and sanitary sewer bonding requirements.
• The amount of the Performance Guarantee is based upon a certified Engineer's Estimate for
100% of the cost of labor and materials to construct the individual improvements, to be
provided by the design engineer. Please provide detailed Engineer's Estimates for each
improvement including quantities, unit costs, pipe sizes, and materials, etc.
• Upon completion and release of individual Performance Guarantees, a three -year
Maintenance Guarantee will be required (see Street Sign comments above). The
Maintenance Guarantee amount is based upon 15% of the Performance amount for Streets
and Curbs and 10% of the Performance amount for all other improvements.
• Performance Guarantees may be Performance or Subdivision Bonds or Irrevocable Letters of
Credit.
• Please reference the available enclosures for more detailed explanation of our procedures.
RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT AND BONDING
• Any work in the dedicated right -of -way will require an approved Right - of-Way Permit and a
License & Permit Bond.
• The bond amount is determined by our Right -of -Way Manager. However, if the work is
included in the scope of work of a required and posted Performance Guarantee, the
Performance Guarantee may be used to satisfy the bond requirements of the Right -of -Way
Permit.
• Please contact our Right -of -Way Manager, Fred Glaser, to arrange right -of -way permitting
and bonding.
AVAILABILITY AND CONNECTION FEES
• We defer to Carmel Utilities regarding this issue.
Mr. Greg Snelling, P.E.
March 1, 2013
RE: St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Church- Project Review #1
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If an entryway or overall site irrigation system is planned for this development,
additional Water Connection Fees will be assessed based upon the size and usage of the
system and upon the recommendations of the Director of Carmel Utilities.
These fees are required to be paid prior to final approval of construction plans by
Engineering and prior to issuance of building permits by Building Codes Services. Please
confirm these fees and calculations with Carmel Utilities.
If you have questions, please contact me at 571 -2441.
Sincerely,
Gary R. Du
Assistant ty Engineer
Department of Engineering
cc: Angelina Conn, Department of Community Services
Rachel Boone, Department of Community Services
John Duffy, Cannel Utilities
Paul Pace, Carmel Utilities
Paul Arnone, Carmel Utilities
Greg Hoyes, Hamilton County Surveyor's Office
Greg Ilko, Crossroad Engineers, PC
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