Review Type
Outcome
Est. Completion Date
Completed
Fire Review
Approved
10/10/2023
10/06/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Fire access at hydrant and FDC.
26 ' clear at hydrant and 20' each way
13'6" grade clearance (sheet C1.0)
External Agencies Review
Approved
10/19/2023
10/03/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Miscellaneous Planning Correction
Comments:
In sum, the report lacks a meaningful project description other than to state “the survey was conducted for a proposed storage structure construction.” Does the project involve ground disturbance? If so, how deep? If there are planned excavations deeper than 40 cm (16 inches) then monitoring should have been recommended as that was the maximum depth of the investigation. My specific comments are in red, below.
Page 11
Pedestrian Survey Methods
“All exposed soils were inspected for cultural materials and signs of previous disturbances. Visibility was good, consisting primarily of short grasses.”
Based on the shovel probe results, the investigated sediments consisted of imported fill and the ground surface was covered in grass suggesting surface visibility was extremely poor, contradicting the statement that “visibility was good.”
Page 16
Subsurface Survey
“In each probe Harris Environmental observed approximately 10 cm of disturbed fill material overlying landscaping fabric. The underlying soils consist of 25-30 cm of heavily compacted 10YR 5/4 sandy silt mottled with 10YR 6/2 sandy silt with approximately 50% gravels and pebbles present throughout (Figures 10 and 11). Soils located below the landscaping fabric are generally consistent with those mapped by the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which are described as Briscot loam with a typical profile of 0 to 11 inches of loam followed by 11 to 38 inches of stratified fine sandy loam and 38 to 60 inches of sand (NRCS 2023). The probes were terminated due to the compaction of the soil and the presence of subsoils within both probes.”
If the sediments below the landscaping fabric contained 50% gravels then this is very obviously imported fill material. Gravely sediments are NOT consistent with floodplain alluvium and NOT consistent with the mapped NRCS soils described as Briscot loam composed of stratified fine sandy loam and sand. Based on the shovel probe results, it would appear that native sediments were not reached, or investigated. Terminating both shovel probes between 35 cm and 40 cmbs because of “compaction” is not standard practice, nor an acceptable form of subsurface investigation. Most CRM consultants use breaker bars and augers to reach a minimum of one meter below surface. Based on the sediment descriptions and shovel probe photos there is no evidence for the presence of “subsoils” in either probe.
Page 18
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
“Background research revealed that the project area is located in an area with a low to moderate probability of containing cultural resources.”
The DAHP WISAARD probability model maps the project area as “High Risk” for archaeological resources based on the floodplain setting and proximity to the Puyallup River and former meanders of the Puyallup River.
Planning Review
Approved
10/10/2023
09/25/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Daffodils were not included in the landscape plan. Please re-submit plans to include the following requirements including the placement of the daffodils, the type of daffodil proposed, the on-center spacing, etc.
VMS 7.4
The Puyallup area has a long history with daffodil bulb agricultural cultivation. To reflect
that cultural heritage, daffodils shall be used in all perimeter yard areas. All perimeter landscape
yard areas required by PMC 20.58 shall include Narcissus trumpet 'King Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’
in the first 3’ of landscape areas behind the property line, planted at 6” on-center. Other
groupings of Narcissus shall be used in groupings through landscape areas.
A. Daffodil Bulbs may be interspersed throughout the perimeter landscape areas
with standard landscaping shrubs/ground cover/trees, as required.
B. Other varieties of Narcissus trumpet may be used, with the preference of 'King
Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’ in the frontage areas closest to any property line for visibility from the
right of way.
C. Daffodil bulb planting shall be completed at appropriate time of year to allow
establishment (September – November). Applicants may be required to post an assignment to
secure the installation at the appropriate time of year. Project landscape architect may spec an
alternative time of year to plant, such as during the winter or very early spring
Correction 2:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Staff has sent the Cultural Resource Survey sent in by the applicant to the Puyallup Tribe for their review. Staff received response on 09.21.2023. Applicant to address the Tribe's comments in an updated Cultural Resource Survey.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has requested a cultural resource survey prior to ground disturbance as the project proposal is located in a high probability area for encountering cultural resources due to its proximity to a historic village site.
Please include a cultural resource survey with your civil permit application re-submittal.
Engineering Civil Review
Approved
10/10/2023
09/19/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Water Review
Approved
10/10/2023
09/13/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: Change 8"MT to read 8"MJ plug.
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: Show path of FDC pipe to new riser location.
Correction 3:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: 8"x8"x8" Tee not gate valve.
Engineering Traffic Review
VOID
10/10/2023
09/12/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Streets Review
VOID
10/10/2023
09/12/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Collection Review
VOID
10/10/2023
09/12/2023
Reviewer:
Planning Review
Failed
09/07/2023
09/06/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All proposed deciduous trees shall be at least one (1") in caliper, preferable 1.5" or larger and branched with a strong, central single leader. Please include the proper size of trees specified. Trees can be container, B&B, bare root, etc. as long as it meets the minimum 1" caliper standard [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All groundcover materials required shall be no smaller than one (1) gallon in size [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 3:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Per the updated VMS, a minimum of 50% of shrubs and ground cover must be native. Please update this note as well as your plant legend to reflect this requirement [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 4:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the total quantity of plants and on-center spacing for all landscape areas [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 5:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Storm facilities shall be landscaped in accordance with SLD-02, contained in the VMS [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 6:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping is required along the eastern property line. Type IIIa landscaping includes:? ??????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ?????? ?????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ????????? ????? ??? ???
include up to 50 percent native evergreen conifer trees that will create a grouped cluster of?????? ????????? ??????????? ?????? ????????? ?????? ???? ???? ?????? ????? ??????? ?? ???????
visual buffering from the ground to six feet above abutting area grade. One shrub shall be???????? ?? ???? ??????? ?? ?????? ??????? ?????????†? ??????? ????? ?? ?????????? ???
successive species of blooming native shrubs for early, mid/early, mid and late season shall be????? ?????????? ?????? ??? ???? ?? ?????? ?????? ????? ??????? ????? ????? ?? ????? ?? ???????
of planting area within three years. At least one tree shall be provided for each 40 lineal feet.???? ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ?? ?????? ???? ??? ???????? ??????? ??? ???????????? ???? ????? ?????
achieving the intended result of clustered canopy grouping over the lower planting in a timely??????
[landscape plan, L1]
Correction 7:
Final Landscape Plan - Tree protection plan
Comments:
Existing trees to be retained must be clearly marked on the final clearing and grading plan, and final landscape plan. Tree protection fencing and signage shall follow the city standard detail, see appendix 20.5. Standard detail shall be included on all plan sets with vegetation which is scheduled for retention and protection. All critical root protection zones (CRPZ) shall be shown on plan sets in diameter from the center of the tree. In determining tree CRPZ, the following standards shall be used.In establishing the extent of the Critical Root Protection Zone (CRPZ) for individual significant trees, groupings of significant trees, a stand of significant trees, or a heritage tree the following formula shall be used: Individual tree diameter (in inches) X 2, converted into feet = CRPZ, in diameter (Example: 20” tree X 2 = 40’ CRPZ diameter). The following minimum performance standards shall be used to determine the extent of allowable impacts to the CRPZ of significant trees: For significant trees, a minimum of 50 percent of the critical root zone must be preserved at natural grade, with natural ground cover. The protection zone may be irregular. The plan set shall provide a total square footage of CRPZ area and show the % of disturbance area. For heritage trees, a minimum of 75 percent of the critical root zone must be preserved at natural grade with natural ground cover. The protection zone may be irregular. The plan set shall provide a total square footage of CRPZ area and show the % of disturbance area. No cut or fill greater than four (4) inches in depth may be located closer to the tree trunk than ½ the CRPZ radius distance. (Example, 20-inch DBH tree has a 40’ CRPZ area (in diameter) - meaning no cut or fill greater than 4” in depth is allowed within 20’ of the tree trunk). No cut or fill within the distance from the tree which is three (3) times the trunk DBH is allowed. (Example, 20-inch DBH tree X 3 = 60”, meaning no cut is allowed within 60-inches of a tree which has a 20-inch diameter trunk). These criteria represent minimum standards for determining whether or not a tree may be required to be retained. Greater impacts may be allowed, provided that all design alternatives have been proven unfeasible and that a pre-conditioning and after care mitigation program is established. See section 10.1 of the VMS, and referenced appendices for more information.
Correction 8:
Final Landscape Plan - Tree and utility conflicts
Comments:
Please include utility lines on the landscape plan.
To avoid conflicts between underground and overhead utilities and trees as the grow and mature, please review the VMS tree installation standards table (VMS 12.4) for required distances from various utilities and improvements.
Correction 9:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Unclear where proposed additional stall(s) are located.
PMC 20.55.010
(16) Manufacturing and industrial uses: one space for each 500 square feet of employee work area, plus open space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area devoted exclusively to storage and/or housing of accessory mechanical equipment;
(32) Warehouse and storage facilities: one space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(a) Establishments having not more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, on a single parcel of land and/or within a single development, shall provide one space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Correction 10:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Parking lot landscaping
The site designer and landscape architect will need to review and integrate all the other design requirements of the type IV landscaping standards, including:
• No more than eight (8) parking spaces shall be placed consecutively without
a landscaping island.
• All perimeter landscape islands (defined as islands which project into
parking lots from an area connected to a perimeter landscape yard) shall be a minimum of 12’ wide with a minimum area of 200 sq ft of area.
• All internal landscape islands (landscape islands entirely surrounded by
paving) shall be a minimum of 15’ in width with a minimum area of 500 sq ft.
o ‘Head-to-head’ parking stalls and internal landscape islands shall be separated by a ‘connector landscaping strip’ a minimum of 6' in width
o All internal landscape islands and connector strips shall include a single row of structural soil cells (EX. Silva cells, or equivalent) along the perimeter of all internal parking lot landscape islands where parking spaces are proposed (under the pavement directly abutting the outer edge of the landscape island, except in drive lanes)
o All ‘head-to-head’ parking stalls internal to a parking lot shall have
internal island ‘end caps’ to separate the parking stalls from abutting drive aisles. These ‘end cap’ islands shall follow the requirements for internal islands (size, dimensions, required landscaping, etc.).
Correction 11:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Daffodils were not included in the landscape plan. Please re-submit plans to include the following requirements including the placement of the daffodils, the type of daffodil proposed, the on-center spacing, etc.
VMS 7.4
The Puyallup area has a long history with daffodil bulb agricultural cultivation. To reflect
that cultural heritage, daffodils shall be used in all perimeter yard areas. All perimeter landscape
yard areas required by PMC 20.58 shall include Narcissus trumpet 'King Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’
in the first 3’ of landscape areas behind the property line, planted at 6” on-center. Other
groupings of Narcissus shall be used in groupings through landscape areas.
A. Daffodil Bulbs may be interspersed throughout the perimeter landscape areas
with standard landscaping shrubs/ground cover/trees, as required.
B. Other varieties of Narcissus trumpet may be used, with the preference of 'King
Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’ in the frontage areas closest to any property line for visibility from the
right of way.
C. Daffodil bulb planting shall be completed at appropriate time of year to allow
establishment (September – November). Applicants may be required to post an assignment to
secure the installation at the appropriate time of year. Project landscape architect may spec an
alternative time of year to plant, such as during the winter or very early spring
Correction 12:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All ground cover materials required shall be not be smaller than one (1) gallon in size [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 13:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping should include native decidious trees as well as evergreen trees. The required row of trees may include up to 50% native evergreen conifer canopy coverage [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 14:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the on-center spacing for the trees. Please reference VMS 12.4 Installation Standards Table for on-center spacing standards. [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 15:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping is required along the eastern property line. Type IIIa landscaping includes:
A minimum of one row of trees, consisting generally of native deciduous trees but may include up to 50 percent native evergreen conifer trees that will create a grouped cluster of canopy coverage.
Appropriate native flowering shrubs (please see the list of acceptable shrubs in PMC 14.3) shall provide 75 percent visual buffering from the ground to six feet above abutting area grade. One shrub shall be provided at 7.5’ minimum on center spacing intervals – species shall be alternated and successive species of blooming native shrubs for early, mid/early, mid and late season shall be used. Additional shrubs and live NW native ground cover species shall cover at least 75 percent of planting area within three years. At least one tree shall be provided for each 40 lineal feet.
Tree spacing may be adjusted to better suit the selected species and installation size while still achieving the intended result of clustered canopy grouping over the lower planting in a timely manner
[landscape plan, L1]
Correction 16:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the on-center spacing as required for Type IIIa landscaping (VMS 14.3 Type IIIa) [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 17:
Final Landscape Plan - Stormwater Facilities
Comments:
Storm water facilities, including bioretention areas, swales, and raingardens, shall be landscaped in accordance with SLD-02, contained in the Vegetation Management Standards Manual (VMS).
Correction 18:
Final Landscape Plan - Landscape Types
Comments:
The City's Vegetation Management Standards Manual (VMS) outlines specific treatment “types” that are required to be adhered to, dependent upon the yard area the landscaping is located within. See the VMS, sections 13 and 14 for full details. The VMS can be downloaded here: https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/puyallupvms
Correction 19:
Final Landscape Plan - Trash Containers
Comments:
All trash containers shall be screened from abutting properties and public rights-of-way by substantial sight-obscuring landscaping. Sight-obscuring fences and walls can be substituted for plant materials.
Correction 20:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Add the following note to the civil plans, "All planting areas shall be mulched with a uniform four (4) inch layer of organic compost mulch material or wood chips over a properly cleaned, amended and graded subsurface." [landscape plan, L2]
Correction 21:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Staff has sent the Cultural Resource Survey sent in by the applicant to the Puyallup Tribe for their review. Staff is awaiting their response.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has requested a cultural resource survey prior to ground disturbance as the project proposal is located in a high probability area for encountering cultural resources due to its proximity to a historic village site.
Please include a cultural resource survey with your civil permit application re-submittal.
Public Works Water Review
Failed
09/07/2023
09/05/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: Existing fire hydrant can only be relocated and reused if new depth of bury matches existing bury depth.
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: The maximum 6-inch fire hydrant run allowed is 20-feet. To relocate the existing hydrant, an 8-inch water main will have to be installed from the old hydrant tee location to a new hydrant tee. The old 8"x8"x6" hydrant tee with 6-inch gate valve will have to be cut out and replaced with an 8"x8"x8" tee with an 8-inch gate valve. Install an 8-inch 90-degree bend. Install approx. 102LF of 8-inch DI class 52 pipe. Install a new 8"x8"x6" hydrant tee with new 6-inch gate valve, and an 8-inch MJ plug for the north side of the hydrant tee. Install a minimum 2-feet of 6-inch DI pipe before setting the fire hydrant.
Correction 3:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: The existing FDC (not shown) will have to be relocated so it is a minimum 10-feet and a maximum 15-feet from the new fire hydrant location. Add City Standard detail 03.10.02 to this plan set.
Correction 4:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: A Post Indicator Valve (PIV) was not installed in front of the DDCVA vault for the fire system back in 1995. It will need to be brought up to current city standards, since work will be done on this area of incoming 8-inch pipe for the new fire hydrant relocation. The PIV must be a minimum 1-foot from the existing vault. Add City Standard detail 03.10.03 to this plan set.
Correction 5:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: Change 8"MT to read 8"MJ plug.
Correction 6:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: Show path of FDC pipe to new riser location.
Correction 7:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Resub C0.0: 8"x8"x8" Tee not gate valve.
Fire Review
Failed
09/07/2023
09/01/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
1. Show locations of FDC, and PIV.
2. FDC is required to be within 10-15' of the Fire Hydrant.
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Fire access at hydrant and FDC.
26 ' clear at hydrant and 20' each way
13'6" grade clearance (sheet C1.0)
Engineering Civil Review
Approved
09/07/2023
08/30/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Min Req #8
Because this project is within one quarter mile of a mapped wetland, Figure I-3.5 from the 2019 SWMMWW shall be employed to determine the level of wetland protection required.
Correction 2:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Existing Facilities
As built drawings (11-3-1995) show pond invert elevations of incoming pipe, outgoing pipe and flow control manhole as all being the same. Invert elevations may need to be retrofitted to match original design intent. See comment #3.
Correction 3:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Existing Facilities Continued
Use of existing stormwater facilities for emergency overflow will trigger an inspection of the pond, flow control manhole and bio-swale. The City will arrange for an inspection of the existing facilities in order to determine continued compliance with as built plans and city stormwater code. This inspection can happen soon in order to inform the design if the owner/applicant desires. Include any planned restoration details in future civil submittals. Original pond design showed 3 feet of depth and a surface area of 48 feet by 48 feet, with 4:1 slopes.
Correction 4:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
For new buildings a valuation of $200,000 (code has been changed since your pre-application meeting) or more will trigger frontage improvements which encompass curb, gutter, planter strip, street trees, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting, and one half street paving (required if street is in poor condition). The valuation is determined through the building permit utilizing the use (occupancy type and type fo construction) and square footage through traditional IBC methods. For this project, if frontage improvements are triggered we would analyze the following frontage components:
- If in the inspector's professional opinion the curb, gutter or sidewalk is in poor or sub-standard condition then they will be replaced
-Street lighting (provide draft illumination plan in future submittals if threshold is triggered)
-One half street paving
Correction 5:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Clarify these symbols in this location. [Civil Set, Sheet C1.0]
Correction 6:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Remove extraneous symbols or provide details. [Civil Set, Sheet C1.0]
Correction 7:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Use City detail 02.05.02. [Civil Set, Sheet C2.1]
Correction 8:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Larson Infiltration Trench for the Building Detail acceptable. Make pipe sizes consistent with design.[Civil Set, Sheet C2.1]
Correction 9:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Show replacement of curb cut/driveway with new curb, gutter and sidewalk if work is not already completed.[Civil Set, Sheet C0.0]
Correction 10:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Hard surfaces - Storm Report says that the building will be 5,355 square feet and the plans show a 60' x 82' building. Include total amount of new and replaced hard surfaces (roofs and pavement) on plans and in storm report.
Engineering Traffic Review
VOID
09/07/2023
08/10/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Collection Review
VOID
09/07/2023
08/10/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Streets Review
VOID
09/07/2023
08/10/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Streets Review
VOID
06/01/2023
06/06/2023
Reviewer:
Fire Review
Failed
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
1. Show locations of FDC, and PIV.
2. FDC is required to be within 10-15' of the Fire Hydrant.
Engineering Civil Review
Failed
06/01/2023
05/31/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Min Req #8
Because this project is within one quarter mile of a mapped wetland, Figure I-3.5 from the 2019 SWMMWW shall be employed to determine the level of wetland protection required.
Correction 2:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Existing Facilities
As built drawings (11-3-1995) show pond invert elevations of incoming pipe, outgoing pipe and flow control manhole as all being the same. Invert elevations may need to be retrofitted to match original design intent. See comment #3.
Correction 3:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
STORM - Existing Facilities Continued
Use of existing stormwater facilities for emergency overflow will trigger an inspection of the pond, flow control manhole and bio-swale. The City will arrange for an inspection of the existing facilities in order to determine continued compliance with as built plans and city stormwater code. This inspection can happen soon in order to inform the design if the owner/applicant desires. Include any planned restoration details in future civil submittals. Original pond design showed 3 feet of depth and a surface area of 48 feet by 48 feet, with 4:1 slopes.
Correction 4:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
For new buildings a valuation of $200,000 (code has been changed since your pre-application meeting) or more will trigger frontage improvements which encompass curb, gutter, planter strip, street trees, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting, and one half street paving (required if street is in poor condition). The valuation is determined through the building permit utilizing the use (occupancy type and type fo construction) and square footage through traditional IBC methods. For this project, if frontage improvements are triggered we would analyze the following frontage components:
- If in the inspector's professional opinion the curb, gutter or sidewalk is in poor or sub-standard condition then they will be replaced
-Street lighting (provide draft illumination plan in future submittals if threshold is triggered)
-One half street paving
Correction 5:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Clarify these symbols in this location. [Civil Set, Sheet C1.0]
Correction 6:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Remove extraneous symbols or provide details. [Civil Set, Sheet C1.0]
Correction 7:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Use City detail 02.05.02. [Civil Set, Sheet C2.1]
Correction 8:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Larson Infiltration Trench for the Building Detail acceptable. Make pipe sizes consistent with design.[Civil Set, Sheet C2.1]
Correction 9:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Show replacement of curb cut/driveway with new curb, gutter and sidewalk if work is not already completed.[Civil Set, Sheet C0.0]
Correction 10:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Hard surfaces - Storm Report says that the building will be 5,355 square feet and the plans show a 60' x 82' building. Include total amount of new and replaced hard surfaces (roofs and pavement) on plans and in storm report.
Planning Review
Failed
06/01/2023
05/30/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All proposed deciduous trees shall be at least one (1") in caliper, preferable 1.5" or larger and branched with a strong, central single leader. Please include the proper size of trees specified. Trees can be container, B&B, bare root, etc. as long as it meets the minimum 1" caliper standard [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All groundcover materials required shall be no smaller than one (1) gallon in size [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 3:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Per the updated VMS, a minimum of 50% of shrubs and ground cover must be native. Please update this note as well as your plant legend to reflect this requirement [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 4:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the total quantity of plants and on-center spacing for all landscape areas [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 5:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Storm facilities shall be landscaped in accordance with SLD-02, contained in the VMS [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 6:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping is required along the eastern property line. Type IIIa landscaping includes:? ??????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ?????? ?????????? ????????? ?? ?????? ????????? ????? ??? ???
include up to 50 percent native evergreen conifer trees that will create a grouped cluster of?????? ????????? ??????????? ?????? ????????? ?????? ???? ???? ?????? ????? ??????? ?? ???????
visual buffering from the ground to six feet above abutting area grade. One shrub shall be???????? ?? ???? ??????? ?? ?????? ??????? ?????????†? ??????? ????? ?? ?????????? ???
successive species of blooming native shrubs for early, mid/early, mid and late season shall be????? ?????????? ?????? ??? ???? ?? ?????? ?????? ????? ??????? ????? ????? ?? ????? ?? ???????
of planting area within three years. At least one tree shall be provided for each 40 lineal feet.???? ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ?? ?????? ???? ??? ???????? ??????? ??? ???????????? ???? ????? ?????
achieving the intended result of clustered canopy grouping over the lower planting in a timely??????
[landscape plan, L1]
Correction 7:
Final Landscape Plan - Tree protection plan
Comments:
Existing trees to be retained must be clearly marked on the final clearing and grading plan, and final landscape plan. Tree protection fencing and signage shall follow the city standard detail, see appendix 20.5. Standard detail shall be included on all plan sets with vegetation which is scheduled for retention and protection. All critical root protection zones (CRPZ) shall be shown on plan sets in diameter from the center of the tree. In determining tree CRPZ, the following standards shall be used.In establishing the extent of the Critical Root Protection Zone (CRPZ) for individual significant trees, groupings of significant trees, a stand of significant trees, or a heritage tree the following formula shall be used: Individual tree diameter (in inches) X 2, converted into feet = CRPZ, in diameter (Example: 20” tree X 2 = 40’ CRPZ diameter). The following minimum performance standards shall be used to determine the extent of allowable impacts to the CRPZ of significant trees: For significant trees, a minimum of 50 percent of the critical root zone must be preserved at natural grade, with natural ground cover. The protection zone may be irregular. The plan set shall provide a total square footage of CRPZ area and show the % of disturbance area. For heritage trees, a minimum of 75 percent of the critical root zone must be preserved at natural grade with natural ground cover. The protection zone may be irregular. The plan set shall provide a total square footage of CRPZ area and show the % of disturbance area. No cut or fill greater than four (4) inches in depth may be located closer to the tree trunk than ½ the CRPZ radius distance. (Example, 20-inch DBH tree has a 40’ CRPZ area (in diameter) - meaning no cut or fill greater than 4” in depth is allowed within 20’ of the tree trunk). No cut or fill within the distance from the tree which is three (3) times the trunk DBH is allowed. (Example, 20-inch DBH tree X 3 = 60”, meaning no cut is allowed within 60-inches of a tree which has a 20-inch diameter trunk). These criteria represent minimum standards for determining whether or not a tree may be required to be retained. Greater impacts may be allowed, provided that all design alternatives have been proven unfeasible and that a pre-conditioning and after care mitigation program is established. See section 10.1 of the VMS, and referenced appendices for more information.
Correction 8:
Final Landscape Plan - Tree and utility conflicts
Comments:
Please include utility lines on the landscape plan.
To avoid conflicts between underground and overhead utilities and trees as the grow and mature, please review the VMS tree installation standards table (VMS 12.4) for required distances from various utilities and improvements.
Correction 9:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Unclear where proposed additional stall(s) are located.
PMC 20.55.010
(16) Manufacturing and industrial uses: one space for each 500 square feet of employee work area, plus open space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area devoted exclusively to storage and/or housing of accessory mechanical equipment;
(32) Warehouse and storage facilities: one space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(a) Establishments having not more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, on a single parcel of land and/or within a single development, shall provide one space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Correction 10:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
Parking lot landscaping
The site designer and landscape architect will need to review and integrate all the other design requirements of the type IV landscaping standards, including:
• No more than eight (8) parking spaces shall be placed consecutively without
a landscaping island.
• All perimeter landscape islands (defined as islands which project into
parking lots from an area connected to a perimeter landscape yard) shall be a minimum of 12’ wide with a minimum area of 200 sq ft of area.
• All internal landscape islands (landscape islands entirely surrounded by
paving) shall be a minimum of 15’ in width with a minimum area of 500 sq ft.
o ‘Head-to-head’ parking stalls and internal landscape islands shall be separated by a ‘connector landscaping strip’ a minimum of 6' in width
o All internal landscape islands and connector strips shall include a single row of structural soil cells (EX. Silva cells, or equivalent) along the perimeter of all internal parking lot landscape islands where parking spaces are proposed (under the pavement directly abutting the outer edge of the landscape island, except in drive lanes)
o All ‘head-to-head’ parking stalls internal to a parking lot shall have
internal island ‘end caps’ to separate the parking stalls from abutting drive aisles. These ‘end cap’ islands shall follow the requirements for internal islands (size, dimensions, required landscaping, etc.).
Correction 11:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
VMS 7.4
The Puyallup area has a long history with daffodil bulb agricultural cultivation. To reflect
that cultural heritage, daffodils shall be used in all perimeter yard areas. All perimeter landscape
yard areas required by PMC 20.58 shall include Narcissus trumpet 'King Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’
in the first 3’ of landscape areas behind the property line, planted at 6” on-center. Other
groupings of Narcissus shall be used in groupings through landscape areas.
A. Daffodil Bulbs may be interspersed throughout the perimeter landscape areas
with standard landscaping shrubs/ground cover/trees, as required.
B. Other varieties of Narcissus trumpet may be used, with the preference of 'King
Alfred' or ‘Dutch Master’ in the frontage areas closest to any property line for visibility from the
right of way.
C. Daffodil bulb planting shall be completed at appropriate time of year to allow
establishment (September – November). Applicants may be required to post an assignment to
secure the installation at the appropriate time of year. Project landscape architect may spec an
alternative time of year to plant, such as during the winter or very early spring
Correction 12:
See Document Markup
Comments:
All ground cover materials required shall be not be smaller than one (1) gallon in size [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 13:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping should include native decidious trees as well as evergreen trees. The required row of trees may include up to 50% native evergreen conifer canopy coverage [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 14:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the on-center spacing for the trees. Please reference VMS 12.4 Installation Standards Table for on-center spacing standards. [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 15:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Type IIIa landscaping is required along the eastern property line. Type IIIa landscaping includes:
A minimum of one row of trees, consisting generally of native deciduous trees but may include up to 50 percent native evergreen conifer trees that will create a grouped cluster of canopy coverage.
Appropriate native flowering shrubs (please see the list of acceptable shrubs in PMC 14.3) shall provide 75 percent visual buffering from the ground to six feet above abutting area grade. One shrub shall be provided at 7.5’ minimum on center spacing intervals – species shall be alternated and successive species of blooming native shrubs for early, mid/early, mid and late season shall be used. Additional shrubs and live NW native ground cover species shall cover at least 75 percent of planting area within three years. At least one tree shall be provided for each 40 lineal feet.
Tree spacing may be adjusted to better suit the selected species and installation size while still achieving the intended result of clustered canopy grouping over the lower planting in a timely manner
[landscape plan, L1]
Correction 16:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Please spec the on-center spacing as required for Type IIIa landscaping (VMS 14.3 Type IIIa) [landscape plan, L1]
Correction 17:
Final Landscape Plan - Stormwater Facilities
Comments:
Storm water facilities, including bioretention areas, swales, and raingardens, shall be landscaped in accordance with SLD-02, contained in the Vegetation Management Standards Manual (VMS).
Correction 18:
Final Landscape Plan - Landscape Types
Comments:
The City's Vegetation Management Standards Manual (VMS) outlines specific treatment “types” that are required to be adhered to, dependent upon the yard area the landscaping is located within. See the VMS, sections 13 and 14 for full details. The VMS can be downloaded here: https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/puyallupvms
Correction 19:
Final Landscape Plan - Trash Containers
Comments:
All trash containers shall be screened from abutting properties and public rights-of-way by substantial sight-obscuring landscaping. Sight-obscuring fences and walls can be substituted for plant materials.
Correction 20:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Add the following note to the civil plans, "All planting areas shall be mulched with a uniform four (4) inch layer of organic compost mulch material or wood chips over a properly cleaned, amended and graded subsurface." [landscape plan, L2]
Correction 21:
Other/Miscellaneous
Comments:
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has requested a cultural resource survey prior to ground disturbance as the project proposal is located in a high probability area for encountering cultural resources due to its proximity to a historic village site.
Please include a cultural resource survey with your civil permit application re-submittal.
Public Works Collection Review
Approved
06/01/2023
05/16/2023
Reviewer:
Engineering Traffic Review
Approved
06/01/2023
05/09/2023
Reviewer:
Public Works Water Review
Failed
06/01/2023
05/02/2023
Reviewer:
Corrections:
Correction 1:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: Existing fire hydrant can only be relocated and reused if new depth of bury matches existing bury depth.
Correction 2:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: The maximum 6-inch fire hydrant run allowed is 20-feet. To relocate the existing hydrant, an 8-inch water main will have to be installed from the old hydrant tee location to a new hydrant tee. The old 8"x8"x6" hydrant tee with 6-inch gate valve will have to be cut out and replaced with an 8"x8"x8" tee with an 8-inch gate valve. Install an 8-inch 90-degree bend. Install approx. 102LF of 8-inch DI class 52 pipe. Install a new 8"x8"x6" hydrant tee with new 6-inch gate valve, and an 8-inch MJ plug for the north side of the hydrant tee. Install a minimum 2-feet of 6-inch DI pipe before setting the fire hydrant.
Correction 3:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: The existing FDC (not shown) will have to be relocated so it is a minimum 10-feet and a maximum 15-feet from the new fire hydrant location. Add City Standard detail 03.10.02 to this plan set.
Correction 4:
See Document Markup
Comments:
Civil Set Sheet C0.0: A Post Indicator Valve (PIV) was not installed in front of the DDCVA vault for the fire system back in 1995. It will need to be brought up to current city standards, since work will be done on this area of incoming 8-inch pipe for the new fire hydrant relocation. The PIV must be a minimum 1-foot from the existing vault. Add City Standard detail 03.10.03 to this plan set.