WA9701-CS050506COP?ELL
May 6, 2005
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Frances Wilson
Commuter Rail & Railroad Management
P.O. Box 660163
Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
RE:
Denton Tap Road 16-Inch Water Line
WA 97-01
License Request
Dear Ms. Wilson:
The City of CoppelI intends to construct a 16-inch water line within the median of
Denton Tap Road. The proposed water line will cross a Dallas Area Rapid Transit
(DART) corridor and the city is requesting a license to use this corridor. There is an
existing 8-inch water line within the corridor (DART License Agreement No. 950804)
that will be taken out of service upon completion of the 16-inch water line.
Enclosed are a completed application form and engineering plans for your review and
approval of a license agreement, along with a $600.00 application fee. Your
consideration of this matter is appreciated, and should you have any questions or need
any additional information, please advise.
Sincerely, r!
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering/Public Works
Office: 972/304-3686
Fax: 972/304-7041
E-mail: kgriffin(c~ ci.coppell.tx us
Enclosures
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
LICENSE PROCEDURES
Dallas area Rapid Transit (DART) purchased various railroad propenSes with public funds for future
public transit uses. Other uses, compatible with current and future transit and freight railroad use may
be allowed depending on the proposed use, the impact on current or future uses, and the income
generated.
The following information must be submitted for review:
1. A letter from the owner(s) or their representative requesting a license to use the corridor.
2. The attached completed Application Form.
3. Engineering plans and plat showing the proposed license area including dimensions, profile and
he-ins to physical features on the ground (i.e. centerline of roadway, DART right of way lines,
end of a bridge or culvert, etc.).
4. A $600.00 non-refundable application fee.
5. Other items that may be requested during the review process include:
· Written concurrence from all abutting owners.
· Copies of recorded deeds showing current ownership of all property contiguous to the area
proposed to be licensed.
6. If application is approved DART staff will prepare a license agreement which includes, but is
not limited to, sections that require:
· A 30-day notice of termination enforceable by either party.
· An annual payment based on the market value of the license area.
· Insurance naming DART and Railroads as additional insureds (see Exhibit "B" attached).
· A Standard Construction Agreement and Contractor's Right of Entry executed by Licensee's
contractor prior to any construction activities
All applications should be mailed to:
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Frances Wilson
Commuter Rail & Railroad Management
P. O. Box 660163
Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
**The proposed utility crossing must meet American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of
Way standards and/or DART specifications.
STANDARD APPLICATION
FOR USE OF
DART PROPERTY
SECTION I - Application Information
1) Name: City of Coppell
~'arne to show on AgreemenO
~ Individual ~ Municipality [-1 Corporation
~ Partnership
Z'xact Name of Corporation as stated in the Corporation 's Articles of lncorporatton)
a) IfA Corporation -
State of Corporation -
b) If an Individual -
(Doing Business As' or Trade Name)
c) Ifa Partnership -
~ame of Partnership)
A Partnership Consisting Of:
and
all of
2)
(City, State, Zip)
Mailing address: 255 Parkway Blvd., P.O. Box 9478
City: Coppell State: Texas
Telephone Number: (972) 304-3679 Fax Number:
Zip: 75019
(972) 304-3570
3) Billing address of Applicant if different from Item 2):
4)
Applicant's Agent (If Any):
Contact Person: Mr. Kenneth Griffin, P.E.
Address: 255 Parkway Blvd., PO Box 9478
City: Coppell State:
Telephone Number: (972) 304-3679
~ame of FirrnJ
Texas Zip: 75019
Fax Number: (972) 304-3 570
Return Completed Application to: DART · P. O. Box 660163 · Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
Page I of 2
STANDARD APPLICATION
FOR USE OF
DART PROPERTY
SECTION II - Proposed Improvements
Check All Appropriate Boxes:
[~ Surface
[] Pipeline:
[-] Wire line:
~] Drainage:
~ Fiber Optics:
Steel
[~ Public Use
[~] Longitudinal
[-] Aerial [~ Sub-Surface
~] Flammable [] Non Flammable
D Under 600 Volts [~] Over 600 Volts
[~ Open Ditch
No. of Conduits: 1
Directional Bore
[-] Private Use
[~ Perpendicular
No. of Lines:
Size:
Size of Conduits: 16" PVC Encased in 24"
No. of Cables: __ Casing Wall Thickness: 0.375" Angle of Crossing:
Location (Street Name, Mapsco Page, Mile Post, Etc~):
Denton Tap Road, North of Belt Line Road, South of Bethel Road
DART Mile Marker 29
90°
Details of Proposed Improvements (Attach plans, plats, maps, surveys, etc. as needed to identify location:
Installation of 16-inch PVC Potable Water Line.
See attached Plans.
**The proposed utility crossing must meet American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way standards and/or
DART an~rifiratinn~.
SECTION III CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
1D Company Name:
2D Mailing Address:
City:
Not yet selected;
Telephone Number:
Public Bid
State: Zip:
Fax Number:
3) Contact Person:
Direct Telephone Number:
Return Completed Application and Fee to: DART · P.O. Box 660163 · Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
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DART DESIGN STANDARDS
CHECKLIST FOR
PIPELINES CONVEYING NON-FLAMABLE SUBSTANCES
BENEATH RAILROADS
PROJECT NAME
Denton Tap Road 16-Inch Water Line / City of Coppell
DATE DART GEC NLTMBER (DART Use Only)
April 29, 2005
Instructions: Complete the checklist by checking the appropriate response for each item. Remro the completed
checklist with the "Standard Application." This checklist provides, but is not limited to, the most common design and
construction standards DART may require. DART reserves the Hght to apply additional standards other than those
lisled on the checklist. Explain each N/A response in the space provided for additional comments.
DART
# Item Yes N/A Use~
I The application shall include a drawing showing a plan, cross section and details for X
the crossing.
2 The drawing shows the track station or milepost number of the crossing. X
3 The drawing shows the DART fight of way and public right of way boundaries in X
relation to the crossing.
4 The drawing shows lines under railway tracks to be encased across the full width of X
the right of way.
5 The drawing shows the lines to be installed under tracks by boring or jacking. X
(AREMA 5.3.2.b)2
6 The drawing shows preferably the lines be located to cross tracks at approximately X
right angles thereto but at not less than 45 degrees. (AREMA 5.3.2.c)
7 The drawing show s the line placed within culverts or under railway bridges without X
restricting the clear span or endangering the foundations. (AREMA 5.3.2.c)
8 When the lines are laid longitudinally on railway rights-of-way the drawing shows X
them located in accordance with AREMA 5.3.2.d
9 The drawing shows that the pipeline can be electronically located. (AREMA 5.3.2.0 X
10 When casings are abandoned they shall be backfilled by methods and materials as X
directed by the Engineer and shown on the drawings.
11 The drawing shows carrier line pipe and joints comply with AREMA 5.3.3.a X
12 The drawing shows plastic carrier pipe materials comply with AREMA 53.3.c. X
13 The drawing shows the pipeline is encased in accordance with the DART X
requirements defined on page 6-32.
14 The drawing shows casing joints are leak-proof and capable of withstanding railroad X
loading. (AREMA 5.3.4 a)
DART Use CON - Concur ~5th applicant
DNC - Do Not Concur with applicant
DART
# Item Yes N/A Uset
15 The drawing shows the casing pipe inside diameter conforms to AREMA 534 a. X
16 The drawing shows the casing thickness complies with AREMA 5.3.4.b. X
17 The drawing shows the steel casing pipe minimum yield strength at least 35,000 psi X
(AKEMA 53.4.2)
18 If the casing pipe is reinforced concrete pipe the drawing shows it conforms to X
AREMA 5.3.42.
19 The drawing shows the construction methods conform to AREMA 535
20 The drawing shows the casing pipe under railway tracks and across railway rights-of- X
way is buried deeper than shown in AREMA 5.3.5.2.
21 The drawing shows shut off valve locations shown as required by AREMA 5.3.5.3. X
22 If the line is laid longitudinally on the ROW 50 ft or less from track centerline, the X
drawing shows the top of pipe is buried greater than 4 feet. (AREMA 5.3.5.4)
23 The drawing shows the data listed in AREMA 5.3.6, Table 1-5-6. X
24 The drawing shows all manholes are installed outside the DART right of way. X
The drawing shows utility markers in accordance with DART requirements on page 6- X
25 5 & page 6-38.
Additional Comments: