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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Approval Mayor Tammy de Weerd . City Council Members: Borton c/(1E I I IAt4* ..- Keith Bird Joe Luke Cavener Genesis Milam IDAHO Charlie Rountree David Zaremba March 31, 2015 Mr. Pete WagnerPE IDEQ Boise Regional Ad inistrator 1445 N. Orchard Street Boise, Idaho 83706 Re: Project Approval— ill's Century Farm Subdivision No. 1 Per the provisions in Idaho Code § 3.9-118(2)(d),the City of Meridian has retained the services of Keller associates .as its Qui lified Licensed Professional Engineer(QLPE),to verify that the plans and specificationsproposed fo the above-referenced project comply with the IDEQ Facility and Design Standards(IDAPA 58.01.16 and 58.01.08)and the applicable Meridian standards, and to approve the project for construction. :� virtue of their attached letter,they have reviewed and approved the above referenced plans and speci ications as complying with the Facility and Design Standards, and Engineering Standards of 1 are as it relates to the reviewed elements. The above referenced proj ct complies with the City of Meridian's current Wastewater Facility Plan, and Sewer Master Plan, ano our system has adequate capacity to accept sewage wastes for treatment. These determinations have been made by use of computer models developed for our Sewer Master Plan. This project is also ithin the City's urban service planning boundary. Our Domestic Water distribution system can pr.vide water service and the minimum required fire flow(1000 GPM) and the minimum required residua pressure of 20 PSI. These determinations have been made by use of computer models develop:d for our Water Master Plan. The City of Meridian will own and operate the wastewater collection and domestic water distribution systems within this projec upon final inspection and acknowledgement by formal acceptance letter. In essence,the City of Mend an"Will Serve"the project. Attached for your records s a complete and accurate copy of the plans and specifications reviewed in connection herewith, stam.ed"Approved for Construction." Sincerely, I ft • ' Warren Stewart,P.E. Engineering Manager Tracy Crane,WWTP Plant anager Chip Hudson,Water Depa ent Mike Reno,Central District ealth Dept. File Public Works Department . 30 .E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 200 . Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-898-5500 . Fax 208-898-9551 • www.meridiancity.org KELLER 305 North 3rd Avenue,Suite A • Pocatello,ID 83201 associates 208.238.2146 phone • 208.238.2162 fax • www.kellerassociates.com March 30, 2015 Ms. Dinae Edwards Development Services Division City of Meridian 33 E Broadway Ave Meridian, ID 83642 Re: City of Meridian QLPE Review Hill's Century Farm Subdivision Keller Associates has reviewed the Hill's Century Farm Subdivision construction plans dated March 26, 2015. The plans are approved for construction as allowed under Idaho Code 39- 118(2)(d). The completed"Qualified Licensed Professional Engineer(QLPE) Review and Approval Checklist" (QLPE Checklist) is attached. The QLPE Checklist was prepared to meet the transmittal letter requirements specified in IDAPA 58.01.08.504.03(b) and 58.01.16.400.03(b). The plans were marked as "Approved for Construction". By stamping and signing the Construction Drawings, the Registered Professional Engineer is responsible to ensure that said construction drawings conform to all City standards, ordinances, and policies (and State laws and statutes). Any variances or waivers to these standards, ordinances, or policies must be specifically and previously approved in writing by the City. Acceptance of the above referenced Construction Drawings does not relieve the Registered Professional Engineer of those responsibilities. Please note that the certifications required for Sections II(B) and (C) of the QLPE Checklist must be satisfied with a will-serve letter and declining balance statement from the City. Electronic Files have been uploaded to the City of Meridian's FTP site in accordance with the terms of the Contract and we are returning one copy to the City for your records. Additionally we are returning one set of the original redlines. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Keller Associates. Very truly yours, KELLER ASSOCIATES, INC. - Ryan V. Morgan, P.E. QLPE Reviewer 214111-017/2/15-127 Engineering Solutions,Satisfied Clients Clarkston • Idaho Falls • Meridian • Pocatello • Rock Springs • Salem eState of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality 1410 North Hilton•Boise, Idaho 83706•(208)373-0502 QUALIFIED LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (QLPE) REVIEW AND APPROVAL CHECKLIST About this form • This checklist is optional to use and is guidance from DEQ to qualified licensed professional engineers(QLPE). This checklist describes the required elements of a QLPE project transmittal letter and is intended to assist DEQ in the tracking of drinking water and wastewater projects,as well as assist the QLPE in reviewing and approving certain types of Plans and Specifications. • This checklist should be filled out by the qualified licensed professional engineer(QLPE)when the QLPE is reviewing and approving a project for construction under Idaho Code § 39-118(2)(d). If the project requires DEQ approval prior to construction,the QLPE shall direct the Design Engineer to submit the plans and specifications through the normal DEQ review process. • This checklist may be used in place of a transmittal letter from the QLPE. • This and other design checklists are available at any DEQ regional office or online at http://www.deq.state.id.us/water/assist_business/engineers/checkl ists.cfm. • The other checklists include additional information about submitting a package of plans and specifications for DEQ review. L GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION 1 Project Name: Hill's Century Farm Subdivision 2 Approving Authority*: CITY OF MERIDIAN 3 Qualified Licensed Professional Engineer: Name: Ryan V. Morgan; P.E., LEED AP Employer: Keller Associates 4 This approval is for: ® Public drinking water system simple water main extension N Public sewer system simple wastewater main extension 5 Design Engineer Name: Kevin P. McCarthy Employer: KM Engineering 6 Project Owner or Developer: (Please provide exact name of owner or authorized representative) Name: Jon Wardle Firm: Brighton Development Inc. Address: 12601 W. Explorer Dr., Suite 200 City: Boise State: ID ZIP: 83713 * Approving Authority refers to the City,County,Quasi-Municipal Corporation,or Regulated Public Utility that is approving the plans and specifications per Idaho Code 39-118(2)(d). QLPE Review and Approval Form Page 1 of 3 Revised November 2008 QLPE CHECKLIST II. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Checklist Item Yes A) I am the QLPE representing the Approving Authority. B) This project consists of simple wastewater main extension(s), simple water main extension(s), or both. It complies with the current facility plan or preliminary engineering report. The water or wastewater system has adequate capacity for the project. (If required, please include declining balance spreadsheet to demonstrate capacity) C) The Approving Authority has committed to serve this project and has reserved /1 capacity for it. (Attach separate will serve letter or other documentation if needed.) D) The Approving Authority will own and operate the project upon completion of construction. (Attach separate letter or other documentation if needed.) E) I have reviewed the plans and specifications and verified that they comply with the facility and design standards (IDAPA 58.01.08 and IDAPA 58.01.16) and engineering standards of care. III. PLAN & SPECIFICATION APPROVAL Checklist Item Yes A) As the QLPE for the Approving Authority, I have approved the plans and specifications for construction. I am not the design engineer, nor was I otherwise involved in the design. B) The plans and specifications have been marked as "Approved for Construction", and NI a copy of the approved plans were transmitted to DEQ with this checklist. C) The plans are for simple wastewater main extension(s), simple water main extension(s), or both. No mechanical systems such as drinking water sources, treatment facilities, booster stations, storage facilities, or wastewater systems such as lift stations or treatment works are included with this project. ** D) This extension project will connect to: 121 1) Existing drinking water and/or wastewater mains owned by the Approving Authority. OR 2) A future main(s) not existing at the time of approval. The future main(s) will be ❑ owned by the Approving Authority. In such cases, sanitary restrictions will remain in force. ** Portions of a project that require DEQ approval must be approved by DEQ prior to the QLPE approval of the drinking water or wastewater extensions.Alternatively,the drinking water and/or wastewater extensions may be submitted to DEQ for approval of the entire project. QLPE Review and Approval Form Page 2 of 3 Revised November 2008 QLPE CHECKLIST IV. SANITARY RESTRI TIONS If the project includes drinki g water and wastewater main extensions that will be reviewed and approved separately,the two Approving Agencies must coordinate the review and approval as it pertains to the lifting of sani i y restrictions. Recommendation Yes I have reviewed and appro ed all drinking water and wastewater improvements included iz in this project, and I recom end that the district health department release sanitary restrictions. OR I have reviewed and appro ed only the drinking waters wastewater ❑ (check one) ❑ improvements included in t is project, and I recommend that the district health department release sanitary restrictions once they receive the approval from the other Approving Authority. OR I recommend that the di.trict health department leave sanitary restrictions in place. ❑ V. NOTE ON RULES ND STANDARDS This checklist addre ses the majority of common items from the Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Wa er Systems (IDAPA 58.01.08), the Wastewater Rules (IDAPA 58.01.16,for QLPE .pproval of projects. However, this checklist is not all-inclusive, and users are expect•d to fully understand the rules and standards, apply them where necessary, an request interpretations from DEQ if there are any questions. DEQ regional office. may have additional written information that will assist in the design/approval pro ess. VI. QLPE CERTIFICA ON All responses indicated on t e checklist above are accurately reflected in the attached Plans and Specifications. ► � /`82 *At. Ar nt Nolo QLPE's, Signature, Date an. Seal QLPE Review and Approval Farm Page 3 of 3 Revised November 2008