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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-03 Fill Dirt Review Committeeminutes . e MINUTES OF THE FILL DffiT REVIEW COMMITTEE JULY 10, 2003 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mike Mosteit at 6:02 p.m. Members of the Committee Present: Chairperson Mike Mosteit, Committee Members Barry Beasley and Chuck Engelken Members Absent: None Members ofCitv Executive Staff and City Emplovees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Manager John Joems and Engineering Tech Supervisor Brian Sterling Others Present: Councilmember Bruce Meismer, Darrell Dickins, Joyce Dickins, Randy Peake, Sidney A. Grant, Mrs. Sidney Grant, Sidney T. Grant, Don Harbuck, James Kerr, Sue Gale Mock Kooken and James Washburn 2. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 2003 FILL DffiT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING Motion was made by Committee Member Chuck Engelken to approve minutes as presented. Second by Committee Member Barry Beasley. Motion carried unanimously. 3. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISmNG TO ADDRESS THE FILL DIRT REVIEW COMMITTEE The following citizens addressed the Fill Dirt Review Committee: Randy Peake, 10820 North L Street, La Porte, Texas 77571, Mr. Peake informed City Council his property floods, he is concerned about not being allowed to use fill dirt for low areas on his property . Don Harbuck, 2302 Lomax Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571, Mr. Harbuck informed City Council he lives in Lomax and is in favor of using fill dirt to build up property. Sidney A. Grant, 1907 Lomax Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571, Mr. Grant informed Council he has been using fill dirt on his property; and is in favor of continuing use offill dirt. Mr. Grant provided City Council with information in their meeting packets; recommending Council eliminate the moratorium; and consider a bond approval for flood control. 4. COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO CONDUCT FIELD TOURS IN DISTRICTS 1, 4 AND 6, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DISCUSSION/RECOMMENDATIONS UNTIL AFTER THE FILL DffiT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECONVENES AT CITY HALL. Fill Dirt Review Committee MtIles- July 10, 2003 Page 2 e The Chairman announced the Committee would take Item 4 first on the agenda and conduct the tour at 6:00 p.m. The Chairman announced there would be no discussion or action taken during the tour. The Committee returned from the tour at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting. 5. DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS UNDER ORDINANCE 1444-A AND RESOLUTION 2003-19 THE MORATORIUM REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING AND THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS UNDER ORDINANCE 1444-A AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION TO RESEARCH THE BACKGROUND ON THE CITY OF LA PORTE DRAINAGE, mSTORY OF ORDINANCES, AND TESTIMONIES FROM THE CITIZENS. Chairperson Mike Mosteit asked the Committee for their comments. Committee Member Chuck Engelken complimented staff on putting information together so promptly, noting there was a high volume of permits. Council member Bruce Meismer commented on the high volume of dirt being brought in. Committee Member Beasley would like the Committee to act quickly concerning what is fair to all citizens. When dirt is brought on property, measures need to be taken to protect neighbors from flooding. Citizens obtaining permits should not be allowed to exceed the load amount approved. Councilmember Meismer voiced his concerns about property being raised and flooding other citizen's property. Mr. Meismer does not want to see problems occur from using fill dirt; noting we need to look at the entire City. Committee Member Engelken is concerned about property on Lomax Drive; it appears that two homes using fill dirt could cause their neighbors to flood. This problem is not unique to Lomax, but to the entire City. The Committee needs more time to study the information provided by Staff; requesting Staff to check the current contract; determining how much fill dirt is left. Committee Member Beasley questioned staff on the status of follow-up on permits and a time frame for follow-up. City Manager Debra Feazelle stated this is a temporary situation and provisions need to be made to ensure staff has time to inspect fill dirt permits. Chairperson Mosteit noted this has been a long-standing problem. The Ordinance is not adequate and suggested the following items be reviewed: · Silting of drainage ditches · City and County need to maintain drainage · Monitor silting of ditches where fill dirt has been brought to the property · Research timeline of how long it takes vegetation to grow on red clay dirt · Once clay dirt has been researched, make recommendation to property owners · Assess and research damage to roads from heavy trucks hauling fill dirt · Assess whether or not trucks hauling fill dirt are allowed on streets · Assess the adequacy of ditches · Determine who is responsible for poor drainage in built up areas Fill Dirt Review Committee M.es- July 10, 2003 Page 3 e Chairperson Mosteit interpreted the Ordinance to allow fill dirt for low areas and holes, not to build up the entire property level. While on tour, it appears some citizens were still filling in property, when they had been asked to stop using fill dirt. Councilmember Meismer questioned if there is a penalty for violation for abuse of the Ordinance; with a response of a "yes" answer from City Manager Feazelle. Staff is to follow-up on this issue. Chairman Mosteit reminded the Committee their purpose is to determine if the Ordinance is adequate and is being complied; stating there needs to be clarification on the total number of loads that can be delivered to a property. Mr. Mosteit wants adequate time to review the Ordinance. Councilmember Meismer noted the moratorium did not cause citizens not to get dirt; abuses of citizens not complying with the Ordinance contributed to the decision on the moratorium. An additional Ordinance may be necessary for filling holes and low areas; and another Ordinance for larger pieces of property needing an Engineering Study, if it changes topographical lay of the land. If the Ordinance were revised, Committee Member Beasley would like to include silting language, including seeing vegetation within a certain amount of time, to avoid silting. Chairman Mosteit recommends Staff research whether or not the City should have an environmental test done on the fill dirt; questioning whether or not the County recently tested the dirt; with Assistant City Manager John Joerns informing the Committee he was certain the dirt had been tested. City Manager Feazelle questioned if the City's Ordinance should include parameters or ratios based on the property size. Chairman Mosteit noted if we allow fill dirt, we should increase the capacity of drainage and protect those citizens who are unable to raise their property levels. Councilmember Meismer stated the property owner should be responsible for determining impact and provide staff with information they can review. Mr. Meismer requested Staff to determine how larger cities handle their fill dirt issue. Chairman Mosteit noted the moratorium could be stopped at any time; the moratorium does not have to last a complete 180 days. Committee Member Engelken suggested the Committee review the Ordinance section by section at the next meeting. Staff was directed to research what would constitute a qualified plan and make suggestions on changes needed to the current ordinance. The Committee will brief City Council at the next Council Meeting. The Committee will meet again on Friday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m.; the Committee will provide a brief presentation at the Monday, July 21, City Council Workshop Meeting and tentatively plan to provide recommendation to City Council at the Monday, July 28, City Council Meeting. Fill Dirt Review Committee Mles- July 10, 2003 Page 4 6. NEW BUSINESS No new business was discussed. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS The Committee had no further comments. 8. ADJOURNMENT . There being no further business to come before the Committee, this meeting was duly adjourned at 8:27 p.m. ;:;:;3; ili;:J:203. Chairman Mike Mosteit Respectfully submitted, '-1rl1Wl1~ tJ. M4 Martha A. Gillett, TRMC City Secretary e e Overview e e OVERVIEW At its July 10, 2003 meeting, the Fill dirt Review Committee (FDRC) addressed and discussed numerous issues involving the City's fill dirt permitting and practices. The committee requested staff to review and research several aspects of the fill dirt issue and report its findings at the July 18, 2003 meeting of the FDRe. Staff has compiled data pertaining to state law, information on HCFCD's detention basin construction, sodding & seeding practices, truck weight regulations and building pad elevation requirements. Additionally, current City practices, large fill dirt operations and staff resources are addressed. e e Excerpts from State Water Code Re: Sec. 11.086 Water - CHAPTER 11 e e Page 28 of 97 (v) The provisions of this section, except Subsection (a), do not apply to: (1) a proposed transfer which in combination with any existing transfers totals less than 3,000 acre-feet of water per annum from the same permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication; (2) a request for an emergency transfer of water; (3) a proposed transfer from a basin to its adjoining coastal basin; or (4) a proposed transfer from a basin to a county or municipality or the municipality's retail service area that is partially wi thin the basin for use in that part of the county or municipality and the municipality's retail service area not within the basin. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, ~ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1010, ~ 2.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 966, ~ 2.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234, ~ 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. 0~ S 11.086. Overflow Caused by Diversion of Water ~", . (a) No person may divert or impound the natural flow of surface waters in this state, or permit a diversion or impounding by him to continue, in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded. (b) A person whose property is injured by an overflow of water caused by an unlawful diversion or impounding has remedies at law and in equity and may recover damages occasioned by the overflow. (c) The prohibition of Subsection (a) of this section does not in any way affect the construction and maintenance of levees and other improvements to control floods, overflows, and freshets in rivers, creeks, and streams or the construction of canals for conveying water for irrigation or other purposes authori zed by this code. However, this subsection does not authorize any person to construct a canal, lateral canal, or ditch that obstructs a river, creek, bayou, gully, slough, ditch, or other well-defined natural drainage. (d) Where gullies or sloughs have cut .away or intersected the banks of a river or creek to allow floodwaters from the river or creek to overflow the land nearby, the owner of the flooded land may fill the mouth of the gullies or sloughs up to the height of the adjoining banks of the river or creek without liability to other property http://www.capitol.state.tx.uslcgi-bin/cqcgi?CQ_SESSION _ KEY=SZPICOQJSKOM&CQ... 6/25/2003 Water - CHAPTER 11 e e Page 29 of 97 owners. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, ~ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. ~ 11.087. Diversion of Water on International Stream (a) When storm water or floodwater is released from a dam or reservoir on an international stream and the water is designated for use or storage downstream by a specified user who is legally entitled to receive it, no other person may store, divert, appropriate, or use the water or interfere with its passage downstream. (b) The commission may make and enforce rules and orders to implement the provisions of this section, including rules and orders designed to: (1) establish an orderly system for water releases and diversions in order to protect vested rights and to avoid the loss of released water; (2) prescribe the time that releases of water may begin and end; (3) determine the proportionate quanti ties of the released water in transit and the water that would have been flowing in the stream without the addition of the released water; (4) require each owner or operator of a dam or reservoir on the stream between the point of release and the point of destination to allow free passage of the released water in transit; and (5) establish other requirements the commission considers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. (c) Orders made by the commission to effectuate its rules under this section shall be mailed by certified mail to each diverter of water and to each reservoir owner on the stream between the point of release and the point of destination of the released water as shown by the records of the commission. (d) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, ~ 60(a)(I), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, ~ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, ~ 1.007, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch.. 1072, ~~ 6, 60(a) (1), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. ~ 11.0871. Temporary Diversion of Water on International Stream http://www.capitol.state.tx.uslcgi-binlcqcgi?CQ_SESSION _ KEY=SZPICOQJSKOM&CQ... 6/25/2003 e e Detention Basin (HCFCD - Deer Park) e e DETENTION BASIN - HCFCD IN DEER PARK The regional detention pond, B512-0 1-00, currently under construction in Deer Park, Texas is not just a detention pond project. It is part of the greater B 1 09 project which also includes channel improvements in its project scope. As of Tuesday July 15, 2003, there were 267 working days left in the contract. Given the addition of rain days, the project is expected to continue for more than a year. The start date for the project was July 29, 2003. The project manager for the project is Gene Rushing with the Harris County Flood Control District. (HCFCD) available at 713-684-4000. Currently the project is estimated to be 30% complete. For r~ference the project was 10% complete in January. City staff has requested a copy of the soils report for the project which can be found attached. It was conducted by a reputable geotechnical engineering firm in Houston, Aviles Engineering, under the direction of Don A viles. Staff was informed that a standard Phase I environmental study was completed for the site in November of 1993. It indicated that a Phase II environmental assessment was not needed. In other words, the preliminary environmental study yielded no suspicious or extraordinary findings that would warrant further study. 07/16/03 16:12 FAX IaI 001 .- "" f l 1 I I l. l l l. l L L . ~ . PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION DETENTION BASIN H.C.F.C.D. UNIT B-512-01-OO HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS REPORTED TO SANDER ENGINEERING CORPORATION HOUSTON, TEXAS by Aviles EngineerJng Corporation S790 Wlndt"em Houston, T~8S 77041 (713) 895-7645 REPORT NO: 4()0-93 NOVEMBER 1993 07/16/03 16:12 FAX IaI 002 - e DETENTION BASIN B.C.F.C.D. UNIT B-S12~l-OO BAlUUS COUNTY, TEXAS INTRODUCTION The study reported herein is a Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation of subsurface conditions at the site of the proposed detention basins at H.C.F.e.D. Unit 8-512-01-00 in Harris CoUDly, TeXas. The 200 :I: acre tract is located at the northwest comer of Spencer Highway Ind Underwood near Pasadena, Texas. . AUTHORIZATION The study was per:fonned in accordance with our proposal no. G93-o8-12 dated August 11, 1993 an~ was authorized ~y Mr. Dennis W. Sander, P.E., ~f Sander Engineering Corporation on October 25, 1993. ] i J 1 , i ( ( I 1 'J j "I PURPOSE The purpose of the investigation was to determine the subsurface soil conditions at the subject site and assess the suitability of constructing a detention pond. The investigation also included assessing the suitabUity of the excavated soils from detention basin construction as highway embankment material. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION The subsurface exploration at the site was accomplished by means of eleven (11) undisturbed core borings drilled to a depth of twenty five (25) feet below existing ground surface. The approximate boring locations are shown on the attached Boring Plan as depicted in Plate 1. The borings were of three-inch. nominal diameter. Undisturbed samples of the cohesive soils were obtained from the borings by means of thin-wall,. seamless st~i Shelby Tube samplen. All undisturbed samples were extruded mechanically from the core barrels in the field, wrapped in aluminum foil, and sealed in plastic bags to prevent moisture loss and disturbance. All of the samples and cores were then placed in core boxes and transported to our laboratory for testing and further study. . 1 .. fj. .: i U ~ r f J: r 1. J.. I. t I~ t ~ ~ t t t 07/16/0.3---1-_6: 13 fAL.._. ~003 e Granular soUs were sampled with a split-barrel sampler. Penetration resistance of the split-barrel sampler!las recorded as "Blows Per Foot" and is shown on the boring logs. . LABORATORYTFSI'ING' All samples from the borings were examined and classified in the laboratory by a soils engineer. Laboratory tests were performed on selected soil samples in order to evaluate the engineering properties of the foundation medium in accordance with the prescribed ASTM Standards. All test results are pres~ on Plates 2 through 12. Atterberg Limits, Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve and Moisture Content tests were performed on typical samples to establish the index properties and to aid in the proper classification of the subsurface materials. Strength properties of the soils were determined by means of unconfmed compression tests performed on undisturbed samples. SUBSURFACE CONDmONS The soils at the site generally consist of fum to very stiff clays. Stiff sandy clays were encountered in Borings B-3. B-4, B-7, B-I0 and B-ll, generally between four (4) and twelve (12) feet. Granular solls such as silty sands and clayey sands, were encountered only 'in BoriQg B-4 between twelve (12) and seventeen (17) feet and between twenty two (22) and twenty five (2S) feet. The surficial sandy. clay and clay soils are generally medium to highly plastic and are classified as .CL. and IICH" type salls in accordance with the Unified Soil' Classification System. The plasticity index of the soils throughout the site varies between fifteen (IS) and fifty two (52). Groundwater was only encountered in Boring B-4 at a depth of fifteen (1S) feet below existing grade during drUling. GROUNDWATER VARIATIONS The information in this report summarizes conditions as found on the date the boriDgs were drilled. The depth to the static water table may be expected to vary with environmental variadoDS such as freqUeJ,lcy and magnitude of rainfall and the t.ilne of year when coDStrucdon begins. 2 1 j " I I ~ n 'J '.. '1 ji :.J 1"'1 j: J 1 ~ r ~ Jl :.J r I ! ]1 :.J II -..; r J r ~ - 07/16/03 J6:13 FAX @004 _ DESIGN ANALYSIS Infonnation made avaUable to this office indicates that a detention basin is planned for CODStruction at the site. DETENTION BASIN . A stoIm water dete~tion basin is planned at the site. The soils generally consist of moderate to highly plastic sandy clays and clays. Groundwater was only encountered in Boring B-4 at a depth of fifteen (IS) feet. The clay (CH) soil~ at the site are highly plastic and do not meet the requirements of Texas Department of Transportation Item 132, Type A material for embankment construction. However, sandy clays encounter~ in Borings B-3, :8-4, B-7, B-I0 and B-ll, generally between four (4) and twelve (12) feet appear to meet the requirements of Type A material. B~ed on local experience, 1 (V) to 3 (H) side slopes of the basin in cohesive soils such as sandy clays and clays should be stable for slope heights of approximately ten (10) feet. Maximum depth of excavation should be limited to eight (8) feet in the vicinity of Boring B-4 to provide sufficient cover above the water bearing sands at twelve (12) feet. Apart from sliding stability consideration, a 1 (V) to 3 (H) slope is easier to maintain and will sustain vegetation much better than steeper slopes. Based on this preliminary study, the site is suitable for construction of a detention basin. However, a deta!led investigation program should be undertaken, especially in the vicinity of Boring B-4 to delineate any sballow waterbearlng sand layers that may adversely affect the proposed detention basin. SITE PREPARATION . In order to remedy construction problems, which may develop, if attempts are made to work.the surface materials following pr~longed periods of rainfall, which are common to this area, it is recommended that. prior to starting any work at the site, that proper construction drainage be provided to maintain a relatively 'dry construction site. 3 07/16/03 16:14 FAX AVlLESe r-~I_ ENGINEERING CORP. IaJ 005 e DESIGN REVIEW It is recommended that Aviles Engineering Corporation be allowed to review the design and construction plans and specifications prior to release to make Certain that the geotechnical recommendations and design criteria presented herein have been properly interpreted. The infonnation contained in this report summarizes conditions found on the date that the borings were drilled. The attached Boring Logs are a true representation of the soils encountered at the specific boring locations on the date of drilling and represent the stratigraphy as found during drilling of the subject, property. Reasonable variations from the subsurface information presented in this report are assumed. If conditions encountered during construction are significantly different than those presented in this report, Aviles Engineering Corporation should be notified immediately. A VILES ENGINEERING CORPORATION !"Oo"" ---1 OF TE '\\ -~\)-~..........:t"'f. \, ...~ ..' * "'\5' . ;' .' '0 I ,*.... ....* '4 , . ..v 1.~:..."" ... ... ,...........:...~ 1. MUHAMMAD MUSTAFA ~ ,...~........ ............. ..... .....-: "~'" 73803 Q.... ~ "O.c:.~~GISTi."'~...~.. Il "~S.s"'" ...."i~GJ" ',,'ONA\. ..._- "....,.... "! ~.' 1)..,- f~. ~: I~-, ~ ~ < . ", l.if: ~t. f' ;.~.: ~I:' - [; i. r 1 I I. I ,', . [:' I-~~.' -f ' ,. . , ~~~ Dionel ~v~~, P.E. Principal , November 29, 1993 MMIDEA:lm Copies Submitted: 5 1 r: I I GENERAL Sander Engineering COlporation File 4 e e Sodding/Seeding - Technical Specifications City of La Porte Harris County Flood Control Sodding Turf Establishment, Sod, Seed, Mulch and Tackifier, Fertilizer Harris County Sodding for Erosion Control and Final Stabilization (Block Sodding) Texas Department of Transportation Fertilizer, Seed, Sod, Straw, Compost, and Water e e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CITY OF LA PORTE ITEM VIII SODDING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 Description A. Scope: Furnish plants, materials, labor, equipment and appliances, and perform all operations in connection with the planting of sod within the areas designated on the PLANS for the purpose of surface stabilization, channel stabilization and/or vegetation buffer strips. B. Related work as called for on PLANS as specified elsewhere in this or other TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. 1.02 Quality Assurance The following documents, used as standards, are to be considered a part of these specifications. 1. American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature, "Standardized Plant Names," Second Edition, 1942. 2. American Association of Nurserymen, Inc. "American Standard for Nursery Stock." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 Materials A. Sod: Certified grade cultivated S1. Augustine grass sod; with strong, fibrous root system; free from stones and burned or bare spots. B. Topsoil: Fertile, agricultural soil typical of locality and capable of sustaining vigorous plant growth; from well drained site that is free of flooding; free from admixture of subsoil, slag or clay, stones, lumps, live plants and their roots, sticks and other extraneous matter; pH value of minimum 5.4 and maximum 7.0. Use topsoil excavated from site only if conforming to specified requirements. C. Fertilizer: Commercial type conforming to FS 0-F-241, Type 1, Grade A recommended for grass, with fifty percent of the elements derived from organic sources; of proportion necessary to eliminate any deficiencies of topsoil as indicated in analysis. D. Wooden Pegs: Of sufficient size and length to ensure satisfactory anchorage of sod on slope in excess of 2: 1. E. Roll Lite Erosion Control Mulching Fabric as manufactured by Gulf States Paper Corporation or equal. F. Water: Clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter which would inhibit vigorous growth of grass. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 General A. Provide erosion and sedimentation control systems at the locations shown on PLANS. Such systems shall be of the type indicated and shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements shown on PLANS and set out in this Item. 8-1 e e B. Inspect and repair or replace components of all erosion and sedimentation control systems as specified for each type of system. Unless otherwise directed, maintain the erosion and sedimentation control systems until the project is accepted by the Owner. C. Remove and dispose of sediment deposits at the project spoil site. If a project spoil site is not designated on PLANS, dispose of sediment offsite at location not in or adjacent to stream or floodplain. Sediment to be placed at the project site should be spread, compacted and stabilized in accordance with the Owner's directions. Sediment shall not be allowed to flush into stream or drainage way. D. Equipment and vehicles shall be prohibited by the Contractor from maneuvering on areas outside of dedicated rights-of-way and easements for construction. Damages caused by construction traffic to erosion and sedimentation control systems shall be repaired immediately. E. Contractor shall employ protective measures described in Item General Source Controls to avoid damage to existing trees to be retained on the project site. Conduct all construction operations under this Contract in conformance with the erosion control practices described in that Item. 3.02 Preparation of Subgrade A. Fine grade subgrade, eliminating uneven areas and low spots. Maintain lines, levels, profiles, and contours. Make changes in grade gradual. Blend slopes into level areas. B. Remove foreign materials, undesirable plants and their roots, stones, and debris. Do not bury foreign material beneath areas to be sodded. Remove and replace subsoil which has been contaminated with petroleum products. C. Cultivate subsoil to a depth of 3 inches where topSOil is to be placed. Repeat cultivation in areas where equipment, used for hauling and spreading topsoil, has compacted subsoil. 3.03 Placing Topsoil A. Spread topsoil to a depth of minimum 2 inches over entire area to be sodded. B. Place topsoil during dry weather and on dry unfrozen subgrade. C. Grade to eliminate rough and low areas, ensuring positive drainage. Maintain levels, profiles, and contours of subgrade. D. Remove stones, roots, grass, weeds, debris, and other foreign nonorganic material while spreading. 3.04 Fertilizing A. Apply fertilizer at rate recommended by manufacturer. Apply after fine grading and prior to compaction. Mix thoroughly into upper 2 inches of topsoil. B. Lightly water to aid the breakdown of fertilizer. C. Apply fertilizer within 48 hours before laying sod. 3.05 Laying Sod A. Lay sod as soon as possible after delivery to prevent deterioration. B. Full Sodding: Lay sod closely knit together with no open joints visible, and pieces not overlapped. Stagger sod units to avoid continuous seams. Lay smooth and flush with adjoining grass areas, paving, and top surfaces of curbs. C. Strip Sodding: Lay sod in the following patters: 3-inch continuous sod strip, 12-inch topsoil, 3-inch continuous sod strip. See dirt areas between sod strips. D. On slopes 2:1 and steeper, lay sod perpendicular to slope and secure every row with wooden pegs at maximum 2 feet on center. Drive pegs flush with soil portion of sod. E. Prior to placing sod, on slopes 3: 1 or where indicated, place Hold/Gro or Roll/Lite or equal over topsoil. Securely anchor in place with posts sunk firmly into the ground at 8-2 e e maximum 16 feet on center along pitch of slope and equal to width of wire mesh horizontally across slopes. F. Immediately water sodded areas after installation. Water in sufficient amounts to saturate sod and upper 4 inches of soil. G. After sod and soil has dried sufficiently to prevent damage, roll sodded areas to ensure good bond between sod and soil and to remove minor depressions and irregularities. Ensure rolling equipment weight not over 250 pounds or less than 150 pounds. 3.06 Maintenance A. Begin maintenance of plant materials immediately after planting and continue maintenance until issuance of Certificate of Acceptance of project. B. Maintenance to include measures necessary to establish and maintain plants in a vigorous and healthy growing condition, including the following. 1. When herbicides are used for weed control, apply in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Remedy damage resulting from use of herbicides. 2. Watering sufficient to saturate root system. 3. Disease and insect control. 3.07 Measurement and Payment Measure by the square yard of area sodded. Payment for work under this Item will be made at contract price for "Full Sodding,. or "Strip Sodding", as indicated on PROPOSAL, which price to be full compensation for all fertilizer, sod, equipment, materials, and labor necessary for fertilizing and sodding. 8-3 e e .It Harris County flood Control District SECTION 02921 TURF ESTABLISHMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section includes requirements for preparation of the seedbed and planting of turfgrass. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. Measurement and payment is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule. B. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures. C. Measure areas requiring turf establishment. Areas with existing turfgrass cover not disturbed under this Contract, channel bottoms and areas not requiring turf establishment will not be paid for. D. Areas measured for turf establishment include, but are not limited to, disturbed areas of construction work within the project limits. Areas beyond limits of the construction work which are disturbed due to the Contractor's techniques, access and related activities are not included in the measurement and are considered incidental. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SOD A. Refer to Section 02922 - Sod. 2.2 SEED A. Refer to Section 02923 - Seed. 2.3 MULCH AND T ACKIFIER A. Refer to Section 02925 - Mulch and Tackifier. 2.4 FERTILIZER A. Refer to Section 02936 - Fertilizer. 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02921 - 1/5 Turf Establishment e PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL e A. Perform turf establishment as soon as practical after construction activities, but not later than 21 calendar days. Long term exposure of bare earth will not be permitted. Engineer may stop work on the project until exposed areas receive the designated turf establishment. B. Do not perform work on areas that are so wet that equipment operation causes tracking and compaction of the ground or when the soil is in a non- tillable condition. 3.2 SEEDBED PREPARATION A. Seedbed is defined as the soil designated to support turfgrass and/or sod, approximately 6 inches in depth below the design surface or as directed by the Engineer. B. Correct irregularities in finished seedbed surfaces to eliminate depressions. C. Disk, harrow, rake or grade the seedbed until it is free of clods and roots. D. Remove roots and woody plants over 1 inch in diameter. E. Leave final surface in a roughened condition. F. Avoid surface crusting of the seedbed after rainfall or compaction, prior to turf establishment. Disk, harrow or rake to loosen soil surface. G. Grade the seedbed adjacent to existing turfgrass or pavement for areas receiving sod to permit sod to be flush with adjacent surfaces. H. Protect prepared seedbeds from damage by pedestrian or vehicular traffic. I. Obtain prepared seedbed inspection and acceptance from the Engineer prior to other turf establishment activities. 3.3 SEEDING A. Seed shall be applied in accordance with the following. SEED PLANTING PLAN DATES 1 October 1 to March 31 2 April 1 to Sept. 30 PLANT SPECIES SEEDING RATE (pounds/acre) *nKY_31n Tall Fescue 15 Common Bermudagrass 50 (60% Hulled and 40% Unhulled by weight) *nGulf' Annual Ryegrass 15 Crimson Clover & Inoculant 20 *Foxtail Millet 15 Common Bermudagrass 60 (60% Unhulled and 40% Hulled by weight) Turf Establishment 02921 - 2/5 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications . SEED PLANTING PLAN DATES 3 April 1 to Sept. 30 4 As Directed 5 As Directed 6 As Directed 7 As Directed 8 As Directed e PLANT SPECIES SEEDING RATE (pounds/acre) *Foxtail Millet 15 Common Bermudagrass 60 (60% Hulled and 40% Unhulled by weight) "Pensacola" Bahiagrass 15 Hulled Common Bermudagrass 50 Crimson Clover & Inoculant 20 "Gulf Annual Ryegrass 30 *"KY-31" Tall Fescue 15 Common Bermudagrass 50 (60% Unhulled and 40% Hulled by weight) Winter Wheat or Winter Oats 10 Crimson Clover & Inoculant 20 Green Sprangletop Sideoats Grama Grass Wildrye Little Bluestem Lovegrass Three-awn 3 5 8 8 2 4 * Indicates MAXIMUM APPLICATION RATE ALLOWED. B. Planting dates are approximate. Engineer will determine which Seed Plan to use prior to the start of seeding C. Seed Plan 1 is used when the average maximum daylight air temperature for the preceding two calendar weeks is less than 75 degrees F. D. Seeding rate is for "Pure Live Seed (PLS). Percentage of purity, germination and dormant seeds, as shown on the seed tag, shall be used to determine the actual application rate of bulk material to obtain required amount of PLS per acre. PLS = (%germination + %dormant seed) x %purity. E. Seed Plans 4-8 are used only when shown on the Plans or when directed by the Engineer. 3.4 PLANTING METHODS A. Method of planting is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule, on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02921 - 3/5 Turf Establishment e e 3.5 DRY APPLICATION A. Spread fertilizer evenly and uniformly. Incorporate fertilizer by disking, raking or harrowing into the seedbed prior to seeding. B. Seeding. 1. Plant seed with a broadcast seeder or a culti-packer seeder. Plant grass seed no deeper than 1/4 inch, with the distance between rows of 12 inches or less. Distribute seed uniformly. 2. Roll the planted seedbed with a culti-packer immediately after seeding and prior to applying mulch cover. 3. Seed may be broadcast by hand for small areas or areas inaccessible to seeding equipment, as approved by the Engineer. Areas seeded by hand shall be rolled or lightly compacted, if possible. C. Mulching. 1. Spread straw or hay mulch to seeded areas with a slope steeper than 6H:1V immediately after application of seed. 2. Apply straw or hay mulch at a rate per acre to create a uniform mat of coverage a minimum of 1/2 inch thick to protect the seedbed. 3. Secure straw or hay mulch with hydromulch or other approved methods. a. Apply a hydromulch, consisting of an homogeneous aqueous mixture of recycled paper fiber, water and tackifier, to achieve a rate of 1,000 pounds of paper fiber mulch per acre over the straw mulch. Apply guar gum tackifier at a minimum rate of 50 pounds (dry weight) per acre. b. Application rate for other tackifier/soil binder compounds shall be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and approved by the Engineer. 3.6 HYDROSEEDING WITH MULCH A. Hydroseeding with mulch is the application of an homogeneous aqueous mixture of seed, water, fertilizer, dye, wood fiber mulch and tackifier/soil binder to the seedbed. B. Add completely water soluble fertilizer to the aqueous mixture no more than 30 minutes prior to application to prevent damage to the seed. C. Apply guar gum tackifier at a minimum rate of 50 pounds (dry weight) per acre. D. Apply wood fiber mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds (dry weight) per acre. E. Application rate for other tackifier/soil binder compounds shall be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and approved by the Engineer. 3.7 OVERSEEDING A. Overseeding is the broadcast application of seed (per Seed Plan 4, 5 or 6) 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Turf Establishment 02921 - 4/5 Standard Specifications e e and fertilizer to an area with existing vegetation. B. Mow site prior to overseeding at the direction of the Engineer. C. Lightly disk or harrow soil surface no more than 1 inch deep. D. Culti-pack or lightly rake area to cover seed with a 1/4 inch of soil. 3.8 SODDING A. Place sod in areas as shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. B. Refer to Section 02922 - Sod. As a minimum: 1. Spread slow release fertilizer evenly and uniformly and incorporate by disking, harrowing or raking into the seedbed prior to placing sod. 2. Lightly water prepared seedbed immediately prior to placing sod. 3. Place sod panels tightly against each other in rows. 4. Stagger lateral joints. Exercise care to ensure the sod is not stretched or overlapped and joints are butted tightly with no spaces between strips. 5. Place a minimum of 4 staples per sod panel. 6. Tamp or roll the sod after placement to ensure good contact with the seedbed. 7. Lightly water sod during installation to prevent excessive moisture loss. 8. Immediately after installation of sod, remove extraneous clumps of sod or soil on sod and rake or wash off plant remnants on sod or adjacent pavements. C. Provide irrigation in accordance with Section 02940 - Irrigation for a minimum of 60 days. 3.9 ACCEPTANCE AND CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBLlTIES A. Engineer will approve turf establishment when specified planting method is complete. B. Repair areas damaged until the turf establishment is accepted by the Engineer. Repairs include, but are not limited to, damage due to erosion, rilling, traffic or other deleterious acts. C. Replace dead sod panels for a period of 60 days after installation. 3.10 DISPOSAL A. Refer to Section 02120 - Material Disposal. END OF SECTION 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02921 - 5/5 Turf Establishment e e .il Harris County flood Control District SECTION 02922 SOD PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section specifies requirements for Bermudagrass or S1. Augustinegrass sod and staples. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. No separate measurement and payment is made under this Section. Include the cost for the work under this Section in the related item listed on the Unit Price Schedule. B. Measurement and payment is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule. C. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures. PART 2- PRODUCTS 2.1 SOD A. Provide live, growing Bermudagrass or "Raleigh" S1. Augustinegrass sod, as required by the Engineer. B. Provide dark green sod with a healthy vigorous system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout the soil of the sod for a minimum depth of 1 inch (+/- 1/4 inch), excluding top growth and thatch. C. Provide sod that contains no more than 5 percent noxious weeds and other crop and weed contaminants. D. Provide sod free of diseases and harmful insects. E. Cut sod in uniform panels. Broken panels or panels with torn or uneven ends will not be accepted. F. Sod panels shall be strong enough to support their own weight and retain size and shape when suspended vertically from a firm grasp on the upper 10 percent of the panel. G. Harvest, deliver and install sod within a 36-hour period. Sod not planted within this time period will be inspected and approved by the Engineer prior to installation. H. Sod that has been allowed to dry out by exposure to the sun and air is unacceptable and will be rejected. I. Engineer reserves the right to reject any unacceptable sod. 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02922 - 1/2 Sod e e 2.2 STAPLES A. Provide 6x1x6 inch 11 gauge steel"u" staples. PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not used END OF SECTION Sod 02922 - 2/2 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications e e ~ Harris County Flood Control District SECTION 02923 SEED PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section specifies requirements for seed in support of turf establishment. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. No separate measurement and payment is made under this Section. Include the cost for the work under this Section in the related item listed on the Unit Price Schedule. B. Measurement and payment is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule. C. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures. 1.3 REFERENCES A. Texas Seed and Plant Certification Act and Standards, Sections 21.9, 31.10&21.11. B. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rules and Regulations - Federal Seed Act. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIAL A. Provide seed that complies with the referenced standards in this Section. B. Provide seed bags with tags affixed for inspection in the field. Bags without tags shall be rejected. C. Seed shall be tested and certified by a commercial or State laboratory not more than 9 months prior to the date of planting. D. Provide seed bags with tags showing the name of the seed; locality and year of harvest; percentage purity, germination and dormant seed; Johnsongrass content; and noxious weed content. E. Provide seed in clean, unopened and undamaged bags. F. Provide seeds containing no objectionable material, such as sticks, stems and unthrashed seed heads, which will hinder proper distribution. G. Seed that is wet, moldy, starting to germinate or otherwise damaged, will not be accepted. PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not used END OF SECTION 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02923 - 1/1 Seed e e ~ Harris County Flood Control District SECTION 02925 MULCH AND TACKIFIER PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section specifies requirements for mulch and tackifier in support of turf establishment. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. No separate measurement and payment is made under this Section. Include the cost for the work under this Section in the related item listed on the Unit Price Schedule. B. Measurement and payment is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule. C. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Refer to Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures. B. Submit product and manufacturer's name along with application recommendations for tackifier and soil binders. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MULCH A. Provide mulch products free of noxious weeds and foreign materials. B. Provide mulch free of mold and rot. C. Provide commercial quality paper mulch consisting of paper cellulose fiber mulch made from post-consumer recovered paper materials such as Pro-Ma~ or approved equal. D. Provide commercial quality wood fiber mulch consisting of wood cellulose fiber mulch made from recovered wood materials such as Silva-Fibe~ or approved equal. E. Provide straw mulch of oat, rice or wheat stem or other straw as approved by the Engineer. F. Provide hay mulch of prairie grass, Bermudagrass or other hay as approved by the Engineer. G. Provide screened, mature compost or other organic materials as approved by the Engineer. 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02925 - 1/2 Mulch and Tackifier e _ 2.2 T ACKIFIER A. Provide organic biodegradable tackifier manufactured from muciloids or guar gum. Other soil binder compounds, such as Soilmaster-WRGil or Soil Semenfll, may be applied when approved by the Engineer. PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not used END OF SECTION Mulch and Tackifier 02925 - 2/2 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications _ _ .it Harris County flood Control District SECTION 02936 FERTILIZER PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section specifies requirements for fertilizer in support of turf establishment. 1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. No separate measurement and payment is made under this Section. Include the cost for the work under this Section in the related item listed on the Unit Price Schedule. B. Measurement and payment is as noted on the Unit Price Schedule. C. Refer to Section 01270 - Measurement and Payment for unit price procedures. 1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Deliver fertilizer in bags or containers clearly labeled with name and address of the manufacturer, weight and guaranteed analysis. Bulk fertilizer is acceptable if accompanied by an invoice or label with the name and address of the manufacturer and guaranteed analysis and appropriate means to accurately measure and record weight of fertilizer used. B. Deliver fertilizer in clean, unopened and undamaged bags. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 FERTILIZER A. Provide commercial type fertilizer conforming to the fertilizer laws in effect as regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 1. Provide a pelleted or granulated fertilizer which has the specified analysis. 2. The guaranteed analysis represents the percent nitrogen (total N), percent water insoluble nitrogen (where applicable), percent phosphate (citrate soluble Pas P205) and percent potash (water soluble K as K20) nutrients as determined by the methods of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. B. Use a complete fertilizer with an analysis ratio of 1 :2:2 (N:P:K), such as 10:20:20 with 50% of the nitrogen from sulfur coated urea (scu), or as directed by the Engineer. C. Reject fertilizer containing objectionable material that may hinder proper distribution. 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications 02936 - 1/2 Fertilizer e e D. Use dry and free-flowing fertilizer. Caked fertilizer will be rejected. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATION A. Refer to Section 02921 - Turf Establishment. B. Apply fertilizer at a rate of 40 pounds Nitrogen/acre, which is 400 pounds/acre of 10:20:20. END OF SECTION Fertilizer 02936 - 2/2 2/29/2000 Harris County Flood Control District Standard Specifications e _ FOR PROJECfS INITIATED AFfER OCTOBER 1, 2002 REVISION 5 ITEM 162 SODDING FOR EROSION CONTROL AND FINAL STABILIZATION (BLOCK SODDING) 162.1 Description. Sodding for erosion control and for final stabilization shall consist of providing and planting Bermuda grass, San Augustine grass, or other acceptable sod along or across such areas as are designated on the drawings and in accordance with the specification requirements herein outlined. 162.2 Materials. The sod shall consist of live, growing Bermuda grass, San Augustine grass, or other acceptable sod, (ninety-five percent pure), secured from sources where the soil is fertile and has been fumigated. The sod shall have a healthy virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout. The sod shall be cut from the field so that there is a minimum of one-half inch of soil on the roots of the sod, and so that no roots show on the bottom of the soil. Sod shall be dense, with the grass having been mowed to 1 inch height before lifting from field. Sod shall be in a vigorous condition, dark green in color, free of disease and harmful insects. The contractor shall not use sod from areas where the grass is thinned out, nor where the grass roots have been dried out by exposure to the air and sun to such an extent as to damage its ability to grow when transplanted. The sod shall be free from obnoxious weeds or other grasses and shall not contain any matter deleterious to its growth or which might affect its subsistence or hardiness when transplanted. Unless the area has been closely pastured, it shall be closely mowed and raked to remove all weeds and long-standing stems. Care shall be taken at all times to retain the native soil on the roots of the sod during the process of excavation, hauling and planting. Sod material shall be kept moist from the time it is dug, until planted. When so directed by the Engineer, the sod existing at the source shall be watered to the extent required, prior to excavating. Do not stack sod for more than 36 hours between the time of cutting and the time of installation. The Engineer reserves the right to reject any sod deemed unacceptable for installation. All planting shall be done between the average date of the last freeze in the spring and six weeks prior to the average date for the first freeze in the fall, according to the U.S. Weather Bureau. Fertilizer shall conform to the requirements of the Item, "Fertilizer" and shall be applied at the rate of 480-pounds per acre. X:\jpepas\2002 spec complete in word\2002 specs w-o summaries\item 162.doc Item 162 Page -2- e FOR paECTS INITIATED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2002 REVISION 5 162.3 Construction Methods. Immediately after the finished grade has been approved, begin sodding operations to reduce excessive weed growth. If the sod bed is dry, immediately prior to sod installation, dampen the surface with a fine mist of water. 162.4 Grass shall be turf sod, cut into sixteen (161 inch strip widths for those areas behind a curb. All other areas can receive various cut widths and lengths. All areas to be sodded shall be raked to true lines, free from all unsightly variations, bumps, ridges or depressions. All sticks, stones, roots or other objectionable material which might interfere with the formation of a finely pulverized seed bed, shall be removed from the soil. Lay sod so that adjacent strips butt tightly, with no spaces between strips. Lay sod on mounds and slopes, with strips parallel to contours. Stagger joints. Sodded areas shall be Bush with adjoining seeded areas. All sod shall, of course, be laid green side up. Tamp and roll the sod thoroughly to make contact with the sod bed, or as directed by the Engineer. Peg sod on slopes three to one or steeper with pegs driven through sod into soil, until pegs are Bush with the turf. Space pegs 18 inches on center. Pegs to be 1 inch square, 6 inches long or, 6 inch lengths oflath. Commercial fertilizer as outlined in the Item, "Fertilizer" shall be applied to the entire sodded area at the prescribed rates, immediately following laying of the sod. Immediately after fertilizing, water the entire area to a saturated depth of 2-inches. If rain is imminent. then the application of fertilizer shall be postponed until weather conditions exist such that the potential for the runoff of fertilizer from the site is minimized. Immediately after installation of the sod, remove sod clumpsJ, soil, and any plant material from roadways and pavements. Edges along curbs and drives, walkways, etc., shall be carefully trimmed and maintained until accepted. Only as approved by the Engineer. in areas where sod is dead. satisfactory growth may be accomplished with application of seeding or hydromulch seeding. in lieu of replacing the dead sod. Costs for labor. materials. tools and equipment for the application of seeding or hydromulch seeding over dead sod shall be incidental to this pay item. Contractor's Maintenance & Guarantee Period. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to maintain all sodded areas until satisfactory growth has occurred as determined by the Engineer and for !! period of 60 days after the successful completion of all punch list items. Maintenance shall consist of watering, weeding, repairing of all erosionJ, and resodding as necessary to establish a uniform growth of the specified grass. A minimum of Q~% of the area planted shall be covered with the specified grass with no bare or dead spots greater than 10 square feet. X:\jpepas\2002 spec complete in WOm\2002 spees woo summaries\item 162.doc Item 162 Page -3- e FORP~ECTSINITIATED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2002 REVISION 5 The Contractor shall be responsible for one (1) mowing per month between the months of April to October. The Contractor shall also be responsible for one (1) mowing every six (6) weeks between the months of November to March. In addition, the Contractor shall water all sodded areas as often as necessarv to establish satisfactOlY growth and to maintain its growth throughout the duration of the project. Contractor shall make as many repeat plantings as necessary to achieve a minimum of Q~% of the area planted covered with the specified grass with no bare or dead spots greater than 10 square feet. Such replanting is to be performed within 14 calendar days of notification by the Engineer. 162.5 Measurement. Work and acceptable material for block sodding shall be measured by the square yard, complete in place. 162.6 Payment. Work performed and material furnished under "Measurement" shall be paid for at the unit price bid for "Block Sodding", which price shall be full compensation for furnishing materials, preparation of ground for planting, planting of sod, pegging of sod. raking, fertilizing, watering, sprinkling, maintenance, and for labor, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Additional payment shall not be made for those areas that are renlanted. END OF ITEM 162 X:\jpepas\2002 spec complete in WOm\2002 specs woo summaries\item 162.doc x M BROADCAST SEED 164-610 BRDCST SEED(TEMP) (IIARM DR COOl) SY TEMPORARY x M TEMPORARY DRILL SEED 164-609 DRILL SEED(TEMP) (IIARM DR COOl) <:v x PERMANENT BROADCAST SEED M 164-616 BRDCST SEED(PERM) (IJARM OR COOL> s,\, x ON.CONTROL -- PERMANENT DRILL SEED M 164-608 DR I LL SEED( PERM) (IJARM OR COOL> SY NtLLOR EROS PLANTI NG SEASON SEED Pur. Lill. .l!d...!!!L " II:IIS/ac,... Pw-. Live lwLh1L 75 Ibs/oc,... 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OI".,.no1:l1"1Q an "Ch rOIl to pr.v",,' oil JOint. frr>><t linIng up. ~: ~~~;~~. ":~t:~ ;~: =.. ~ :ae:s ~ d ~:; ~;o.r~.~:J ~~=r:.:=~r: I~ t;o. 0: t:O~~2C: ~~.i S lih.n. 68-50 VEGETATIVE IIATERING rOR SEED AND SOD IIATERING SCHEDUL ~ - SOl I.. .... I Teras Department 01 7'ranspottation 02002 HOUSTON DISTRICT SEOUENCE OF IIORK' I. INSTALL FERTILIZER 2. INSTALL COMPOST MANUFACTURED TOPSOIL IN PERMANENT DRILL AND BROADCAST SEED AREAS 3. INSTALL SEED AND/OR SOD 4. INSTALL STRAI/ OR HAY MULCH ON ALL TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEED AREAS MG ~ "0. CICIO go lions/Ger. VLIJATERIN~ VAltR VEGETAT II€ SCHr......[ V.l)IPto.tavlt lIatlt,.lng 'or ...d .nd/.... sod ShDlI bltgi" en th.. dOy Df't.r plo.e.....n1: for ~ Cons.Cutl.... working d.ys Yl'O"t01:lv," wet"'lng For s.1'd ond/or sod shol I b"1lln an th. d.~ lIrt.r plo.C.n.l'lt Fo,. IS CDr'lS~or"lno do.~s ""91"..,.. .....t .It,, ConditionS. !lli. 7000 gotlons.l.C,.. Pill" 1I0000kl"'O dlIy 1000 g.1 tar'l$illC,." ppr wOrking do., .h .Junop, Jut" DctCllWr ~t;. ,~~~....:~: Na'HI'IDlPr. o.C.MIer .JCInuo.r'y. r"DrUo.ry FERTILIZER, SEED, SOD. STRAII, COMPOST. AND IIATER OF SHEET IOI"./acN!' REOUIRED ITEMS. .FERTILIZER TO BE USED IIITH ALL SEEDING AND SODDING. 'COMPOST TOPSOIL TO BE USED WITH PERM DRILL AND BROADCAST SEED 'STRAW OR HAY MULCH TO BE USED IIITH ALL SEEDING(TEMP AND PERM) 'VEGETATIVE WATERING TO BE USED IIITH ALL SEEDING AND SODDING. 'ONLY BRDADCAST SEED IN AREAS WHERE CANNOT DRILL SEED OR SOD. 'INCLUDE ALL ITEMS ON THIS SHEET IN PROJECT. 'INCLUDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS 166-009 AND 164-003. .. '.000 S[[D DR af th. HG vtOCIAIIY[ VA1ERING NOlES. I: ~=~~~~OI'I~~ I H~~::~~~~~~:t~a:~.~~r;:ncr~",M~a:.6:;~, :~a~~=:. S:~=~ ~~~:~:~/ar ".o.sur'.".nts th.t hov. bfo,.,n ....dlfll'd Of" no shOwn. 2."11 ..tll'rlng .qulprwnt Shall hav. 0. n.tltr d.vICiIP. 3. V.t.r sh.1I be- .v.nly dlSt,.lbutN OVil'r .ntlr. ......(.J .signat" ror ..II'dIl"O .nd/or .o.dctlng. ~ ~::::"'~t;~'~~~R:~'D~t>~Af~rT~s~;s~~rtQS=:~I:m~ii(,.;i:r~rrR~:'Htr;=~IYiH[ ALLDU[D. Nn SOD IN PODA CDrfOIlIIlH SHALL BE REPlACED. rCRlILIUD. AND VA1[R[D A1 h€ CONIRAC'DR'S [:KP[NSE:. oppra.,o. i1P~'S .h. lions odJuStll'd. .i 0l'l11" 1,000 R.t,., Dt1d fr.ql.l.ncy ....y blIP fa,. InfarMtlanol purpos. ST D K- ." '!!. ..... . ",' .. '1111t 1:t81: . e Truck Weight Limits per City Ordinance . e ~ 70-238 LA PORTE CODE Sees. 70-233-70-255. Reserved. DIVISION 3. WEIGHT LIMITS See. 70-256. Enumeration. Except as otherwise provided by law, no commercial motor vehicle, truck-trailer, trailer or semitrailer, nor combination of such vehicles, shall be operated over, on or upon the public streets and highways within the corporate limits, having a weight in excess of one or more of the following limitations: (1) No such vehicle nor combination of vehicles shall have a greater weight than 20,000 pounds carried on anyone axle, including all enforcement tolerances; or a tandem axle weight in excess of 34,000 pounds, including all enforcement tolerances; or an overall gross weight on a group of two or more consecutive axles in excess of that produced by application of the following formula: ( fr~ ) + 12N + 36 where W equals overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds, L equals distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive axles, and N equals number of axles in group under consideration, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each, providing the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more; provided, however, that such overall gross weight may not exceed 80,000 pounds, including all enforcement tolerances. W = 500 (2) No such vehicles nor combination of vehicles shall have a greater weight than 600 pounds per inch width of tire upon any wheel concentrated upon the surface of the highway and using high-pressure tires, and a greater weight than 650 pounds per inch width of tire upon any wheel concentrated upon the surface of the highway and using low-pressure tires, and no wheel shall carry a load in excess of 8,000 pounds on high-pressure tires and 10,000 pounds on low-pressure tires, nor any axle a load in excess of 16,000 pounds on high-pressure tires, and 20,000 pounds on low-pressure tires. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting size or weight limits on the national system of interstate and defense highways within the corporate limits of the city in excess of those permitted under 23 use 127. If the federal government prescribes or adopts vehicle size or weight limits greater than those prescribed by 23 use 127 for the national system of interstate and defense highways, the increased limits shall become effective on the national system ofinterstate and defense highways within the corporate limits of the city. CD70:20 . e TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ~ 70-256 (4) In this section, an axle load is defined as the total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. Tandem axle group is defined as two or more axles spaced 40 or more inches apart from center to center, having at least one common point of weight suspension. (5) Any police officer, having reason to believe that the gross weight or axle load of a loaded motor vehicle is unlawful, is authorized to weigh the vehicle by means of portable or stationary scales approved by the police department ofthe city for such use, or the police officer may cause the loaded motor vehicle to be weighed by any public weigher and may require such vehicle to be driven to the nearest available scales for the purpose of weighing. If the gross weight of a vehicle weighed pursuant to this subsection, is found to exceed the maximum gross weight authorized by law, plus a tolerance allowance of five percent of the gross weight authorized by law, such police officer shall demand and require the operator or owner of the motor vehicle to unload, or cause to be unloaded, such portion of the load as is necessary to decrease the gross weight of such vehicle to the maximum pennitted by law, plus such tolerance allowance. Such vehicle may not be operated further over the public streets and highways within the city until the gross weight of the vehicle has been reduced to a weight not in excess of the maximum authorized by law plus such tolerance allowance, except as authorized under this subsection.. If the axle load of a vehicle weighed pursuant to this subsection, is found to exceed the maximum authorized by law, plus a tolerance allowance of tive percent of the axle load authorized by law, such police officer shall demand and require the operator or owner of the motor vehicle to decrease the axle load to the maximum authorized by law plus such tolerance allowance. The owner or operator may reduce such load by rearranging the cargo, if possible, or by unloading or having others to unload such portion of the cargo as is necessary to decrease the axle load to the maximum authorized by law, plus such tolerance allowance. Such vehicle may not be operated further over the public streets and highways within the city so long as any axle load exceeds the maximum authorized by law plus such tolerance allowance except as authorized under this subsection. If the load of a motor vehicle consists of livestock, the operator shall be pennitted to proceed to the destination without unloading providing the destination is within the state. If the gross weight of a motor vehicle or an axle load exceeds the maximum pennitted by law, plus a tolerance oftive percent ofthe gross weight authorized by law, but the police officer believes that the cargo cannot be unloaded or rearranged safely at the place where such vehicle was weighed, or the police officer believes that the unloading or rearranging of the cargo at such place would create an unreasonable disruption of traffic, he shall require the operator to proceed to a location where the cargo can be unloaded or rearranged safely without causing disruption to traffic. Such location shall be the nearest such place on city property, or property under the control of the driver or his principal, or on property where consent has been given for such loading and where it is feasible to unload or rearrange such cargo. (Code 1970, * 25-86(a)) CD70:21 - e House/Structure Pad Elevation Excerpt from City of La Porte Resolution No. 99-31 Re: Sec. 5.6.4 Habitable Structures . tit height specified above. The developer shall constlUct the storm drain system from this point to an approved outlet 2. For non-curb and gutter streets, the developer may use open channel (channel or ditch) methods to dispose of storm water specified above. Such channels may be in dedicated drainage easements outside the standard street right-of-way upon City approval of the location and alignment of such easements. Alternatively, the developer may widen the street right-of-way to accommodate an open channel of greater capacity than the standard streetIditch section. 3. If the developer locates the channel in a widened street right-of-way, the City shall approve the right-of-way width and channel configuration. The depth of flow in the channel shall not exceed one (1) foot as measured from the ditch flowline to the point on the roadway established as the high water level in this section. 4. The developer shall design and construct all channels to terminate at an approved outlet. '* 5.6.4 Habitable StlUctures The developer shall provide adequate means for storm water run-off in excess of the "design storm" capacity (i.e., 3, to-year storm) to flow around habitable stIUctures. a.) The developer shall provide a grading/drainage plan which shows that all building sites can provide a finished floor elevation: (1) At least one foot (1 ') above the top of the curb using the highest point along the portion of such curb fronting the building site, or (2) At least eighteen inches (18") above the crown of road elevation, using the highest point along the portion of such road fronting the building site. (3) At least one foot above the grotind elevation along all sides of the building site. b.) In addition to paragraph (a) above, the developer shall provide a grading/drainage plan which meets or exceeds the provisions of Chapter 94, Code of Ordinances, Flood Hazard Reduction. c.) The developer shall design and construct all streets to minimize any fill required to bring building pads into compliance with this Code. d.) Alternate methods of building protection may be accepted by the City upon submittal of detailed information, review and approval by the City Engineer. 5.6.5 Drainage System Criteria If an underground drainage system is required, and a 60-inch or smaller pipe will handle the design slow, pipe shall be used. If a 6O-inch pipe is not adequate, the developer has the option to use concrete pipe or natural and/or a lined open drainage channel. If pipe is selected, the maximum allowable velocity shall be 8 fps in the pipe. Lining materials, if used, shall be ~ved by the City. Stormwab:r Crl1aia 8 of 12 e e Current City Practices for Permitting e e CURRENT CITY PRACTICES FOR PERMITTING Current practices for issuance and follow-up on Fill Dirt Permits & complaints are as follows: 0- 5 Loads (Approx. 50 CY - Max.) No Permit Required 6 - 40 Loads (Approx. 400 CY - Max) Permit Issued on the Spot 41 - 49 Loads (Approx. 490 CY - Max) 50 and> Loads (Approx. 500 CY and >) We'll work with the applicant Site Visit & Recommended Plan for Grading & Drainage Follow-up inspection offill dirt operations is currently complaint-driven. From start to finish, eight (8) man hours are estimated spent per complaint on fill dirt issues. This includes receiving the call, researching the permit/address, driving time to and from, on-site visits, investigation, writing and refining the letter to the violator (if needed) including upper management input, meeting with or phone calls to the violator and subsequent reinspection. .' :FI~ ?},~i4~~~~~~J\i~,~f~f~.~~ ~~~~~,. . ..' ,p6RM,rl} APPwI.c)AITIGN ....,....- ..' . '::\::<~.'.'~l. :",:' :..~.<..: ~<.:; ':~'~.~ .:~.., ",:":-:::-';'''~'~=':''''~'.:~'' .:~.~.~:~.:.~~.._~:<.~..':..'~:,'I'; :-.< ~ *PLEASE NOTE: The Planning Department reserves the right to inspect the placement of soil and recommend changes as necessary to alleviate possible flooding of neighboring properties. **THIS AREA FOR CITY STAFF USE ONLY ** o SKETCH REVIEWED o SKETCH APPROVED o PERMIT APPROVED FLOOD ZONE: BY / DATE: BY I DATE: BY I DATE: BFE: MAXIMUM NO. OF TRUCKLOADS: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: PERMIT NUMBER ISSUED: DATE: S:\CPShare\STANDARD FORMS\New Fill Dirt Permit Application.dwg rev. date: 8/06/2002 rmo ..; e e FILL DIRT PERMITS 111;formation on Fill Dirt Policies and Procedures 1. Contact Planning Department (281-471-5020) and schedule appointment with City Engineer or his designated assistant. Fill dirt pennit application can be obtained at inspections desk. 2. Property owner should bring at least one sketch, surveyor site plan showing all of, but not limited to, the items/features listed below: . Approximate layout of property. . Location of existing and proposed buildings, if applicable. . Location of nearest channel(s) or drainage ditch(s), including Harris County Flood Control District channels. . Location of any existing and all proposed swales . Location of proposed fill placement, and existing and final grades. . Final grades should indicate slope of fill and direction of flow for storm water runoff. . Engineer will review, approve, and sign sketch after verifying that the placement and grading of the proposed fill will not affect, alter, or block the natural flow of storm water to adjacent properties. 3. After the property owner has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the intent of these policies and procedures, a permit may be issued through the Inspection Division. There is no fee for this permit at this time. Permits will be issued for a maximum of 40 truckloads. For additional dirt placement additional permits may be sought but a site visit shall be required. For significant additional dirt placement, inforplation regarding the topography of the 10t(s) shall be submitted with the application. Permits shall not be issued for properties that do not have an address assigned to them. Fill may be obtained from private contractors or developers doing construction projects in or around the city. Contact them directly for fill availability and delivery. The City is not responsible for providing fill dirt. NOTE: Most ofthis fill is NOT topsoil and there is no guarantee as to its condition. The fill is usually emptied from the dump trucks at a desired location, but not graded. Grading is up to the property owner. Any deposited fill dirt that is liable to hold stagnant water is a violation of section 34-128 of the city's code of ordinances. The property owner shall properly spread all fill within thirty (30) days or otherwise face fines or monetary penalties for non-compliance. Cityha111'(S)/ CPSharelFiI1 Dirt PermittingIFlLL DIRT POLICIES. DOC Revision October 2002 I ~ e e - - - - -NORTH ANY STREET- - - -- ,I II II :1 I' II 'I II ~ L ~ r GARAGE II :1 I II II PROPERTY \111 LINE I 'I I I DRIVE\,JAY HOUSE PROPOSED PLACEMENT OF FILL DIRT ----------- H.C.F.C.D. DITCH 6 F '6T 1 FT. MIN. SECTION "A-A" N.T.S. LEGEND - FLOW OF WATER NOTES MIN. D= 0.5 FT MIN. S= 0.2% EXAMPLE SKETCH FOR FILL DIRT PERMIT N.T.s. e e Qualified Plan for Large Projects e e QUALIFIED PLAN FOR LARGE PROJECTS In establishing regulations for large fill dirt projects, Staff has compiled the following criteria to be considered. A Large Project is defined as the introduction of fifty (50) or more loads offill onto an individual tract consisting of one (1) or more acres. An applicant will be required to submit a Site GradinglDrainage Plan prepared and sealed by a registered professional engineer as well as a corresponding Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for review/approval by staff Large Projects will also require the permit holder to establish drainage swales no less that five (5') feet from his property lines. The maximum amount of fill allowed per acre should be no more than 800 cubic yards (80 loads). This amount allows the permit holder to raise his property a maximum of six (6") inches above the existing grade. Additionally, Staff recommends that an elevation "cap" be established for all tracts. This "cap" should be set at a point no higher than six (6") inches below the crown of the primary road serving the subject property to allow for overland flow in a flood event. A table summarizing proposed regulations for both small and large fill dirt operations is attached for your review. REGULATIONS for CONSIDERATION By FILL DIRT REVIEW COMMITTEE LARGE PROJECT (Greater than 1 Acret 50 - 800 (Max) LOADS ';.,: .. .; "iii' - w ,-"w ~- ~. ...... -.. * SMALL PROJECT 1 Acre or Less) 1 - 5 6 - 49 LOADS LOADS . . ~ - > - . :.'" . *:-:.':. :~', * ;*,," ..:. . ... . ...~ ~ .. e .: -.. . "'i". '.. .~.~. ...... " * * * * * * * ~ * , ~ ; .,' .' ,. - '" * '" .., ~. -. ., .. ....... "r- ~~. ," .1, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS P~~QWRED:':~-"': 2 : ~ ~-~:'-:, :.'-." PEMIT FEE ASSESSED ~.~(rD~X ~ .(fOt~ject cO~p~etio~) :~; ..~~ <~,~:';" ;',~~~:~~ ,~:.:-,. :-.:" 180 DAY PERMIT (for Project Completion) !RU,CKINGIlIAULINGSURCIiA.RGEASSESSED (fot'~d~~~T ENGINEERED GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN (subject to City approval) Sro~lvtW ATER POLLUTION: PREVENTION PLAN (i.e. .SiltBal:rier Fericfug): . l' SWALE OFFSET FROM PROPERTY LINE 5'.SWALEOFFSETF:ROMPROPERTYLINE. . .. ...., _..: '-:.'_ . . - ... . . . ..' ... - , . SODDINGlVEGETATION REQUIRED ~))I1tTPILESMuS'tBE15~'OR.>"FROMALLPROPERTYLINES'" '>"-' '....., . FINAL ELEV. GRADE NOT TO EXCEED 6" BELOW CROWN OF OPEN CHANNEL ROADWAYS '~!,.:I-~..~ - General Assumptions: 1. Small Project = 1-49 Loads 2. Large Project = 50 & More Loads 3. 1-12 Cubic Yard Truck delivers 10 Cubic Yards ofFill 4. 1 "Load" = 10 Cubic Yards ofFill 5. Maximum Fill Allowed Per Acre = 80 Loads (800 Cubic Yards) 6. Trucks Larger than 12 Cubic Yards are Prohibited from Delivering State Water Code) issue of fill dirt placement (Re: Option: Rely only on State Law to govern the e e Estimate of Staff Resources for Increased Enforcement of Permit Compliance e e ESTIMATE OF STAFF RESOURCES For INCREASED ENFORCEMENT OF PERMIT COMPLIANCE In order to have continual follow-up on each permit under the current permitting system, it is estimated that approximately 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 man-hours will be needed. This includes discussing the proposed drainage plan, attaching backup data, issuing the permit, driving time to and from the site, reinspection, meeting with or phone call with permittee for reinspection, release or letter of substantial completion. This assumes perfect construction found after first reinspection and does not include the counting of trucks. *Note: There were 61 open permits at the time of moratorium commencement. e e Charles Tiner of2209 Lomax Dr in Lomax Gardens 7/16/03 J would like to address the matter of drainage in Lomax, along North L st and my naberhood. On the 15th of JUly we had about a 3" rain, in witch the ditch in front of my house and others were full and the water from North L st was backing up into the naberhood of Lomax Gardens. J took pictures of North L st and what I found was that the amount of run off that North L was getting around the Lomax Gardens area was more than it could drain off As I went down North L st to the east I found that the water flow drop offmore than half, by the time it got to the new Lateral it was very low as seen in the picture. I said it before I'll say it again with all the dirt that's been dumped in the area the city has to do a better job of managing our drainage, and we still need to improve the water flow on North L st. and keep our homes from becoming a holding pond. It is not right for someone to inprove their property and devalue many others in the prosse. C R TINER {Jr/~~ e e . . 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