St Joseph-CS010823August 23, 2001
Mike Millican
Aguirre Corporation
12700 Park Central Dr, Floor 15
Dallas, Texas 75251
RE: Saint Joseph Village
Dear Mike:
I have reviewed the grading plans submitted for the referenced project for the Early Grading
Permit and have the following comments to offer:
1. During our phone conversation, you indicated that you provided spot elevations as opposed
to contours so that the contractor would know exactly what elevation to cut the property to.
That seemed like a good idea, however, upon review of your plan the only spot elevations
provided are along the roadways. My inspectors do provide inspection of the grading and
without a reference from existing to proposed, it is very difficult for them to ascertain
whether or not the grading is generally taking place as proposed. Also, with no elevations
provided for a large portion of property, it is unknown whether that property is proposed to
be filled or cut. Therefore, in a change of direction from our conversation, I do need a copy
of a plan that shows the existing contours along with the proposed contours on the same
sheet. It would be helpful if that were provided on one sheet similar to the scale that the
erosion control plan was provided on. If you choose to still include the spot elevations for
your contractor's reference, that would be acceptable.
2. The location of your construction entrance off Starleaf could pose a problem. It is quite
possible that construction traffic at that location would conflict with school traffic. Also, it is
very difficult to enter and exit MacArthur Blvd. at Starleaf especially with heavy
construction equipment. A better alternative may be to take your construction entrance off
Sandy Lake Rd.
Once these changes have been made, please resubmit revised plans so that the Grading Permit
can be finalized. If you have any questions, please contact me at (972) 304,3686.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Grif~n, P.E.
Director of Engineering & Public Works
PARKWAY ~ P.O.BOX 478 ~r COPPIrLL TX 75019