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Texas ImportJExport pafphase I March 15, 1999 Page 2 of4 e covenants with subdivision plats. Significant components of the covenants will be discussed later. Article V Open Spaceffrail, Buffering and Beautification - The open space and trail as identified in this project are both consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The General Plan (Exhibit "C") and Exhibit ''F'' show the relationship of these features and also demonstrates how the trail system, open space area, and the stormwater detention system are interrelated, This Article provides an option where the City may elect to accept these facilities depending on the final design. Buffering and beautification is also addressed under Article V. As shown on the General Plan, a 100' wide landscape buffer is provided along the west side of Powell Road. A SO' wide landscape buffer is provided along SH146. In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout the project. Signage is part of this Article, but is more specifically defined in the Restrictive Covenants (Exhibit "E"). Staff is requesting that a consistent theme and design be used for all signs within this development. Article VI Schedule - The schedule identifies the infrastructure components that will be needed for Phase I. As additional phases are proposed, staff will review the infrastructure schedule to insure that adequate facilities are being constructed to serve the needs of this project. Article vm Traffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. In an attempt to reasonably control truck traffic, Exhibit "Q" is included to further define how truck traffic will be handled, This agreement contemplates that all trucks will enter and leave the site via SH146 and Wharton Weems Blvd, and no trucks will proceed north along Powell Road to Fairmont Parkway, The use of signs, driveway design, routing plans, and individual driver instruction will be used to implement these provisions. This Article also addresses driveway access. Staff and the developer have attempted to limit the installation of driveways within this project by implementing shared- access and cross-access easements. More specific review of this will occur during site plan and plat review as subsequent phases develop.. The ultimate total number of drives along the SH146 feeder road is limited to 18. This assumes that some of the larger tracts will require at least two drives, while some smaller tracts may not require any drives and will utilize a shared access. Paragraph 8.4 recognizes the profound benefits of a grade separation between Fairmont Parkway and the Union Pacific Railroad (Overpass). The developer has agreed to contribute $50,000 towards a preliminary engineering study that is the first step in getting this overpass in place. A very thorough preliminary engineering study is estimated to cost $70,000, Article IX Site Rail Traffic - The developer has committed to managing on-site rail activities to establish efficient rail car movements that may decrease conflicts at Fairmont Parkway, Also, the maximum number of rail lines is established at 22 and no rail lines will cross Powell Road.