area. Produce a plan that has both functional and aesthetic
relationships.
7.6
During the schematic design phase, the A/E and VA will collaborate
in solving any problems for the grading, drainage, paving and
landscaping before the subsequent design phase.
7.7
Immediately after VA selects the preferred scheme, to be developed
into the Final Schematic Plan, acquire site data, consisting of
topographic, landscape, utility, and soil surveys indicated in
Article 8.
7.8
On the Final Schematic Plan, show the following:
A.
Location of the proposed structures and essential design
elements in relation to existing facilities or site features.
B.
Proposed site preparation and demolition elements.
C.
Proposed roadways, parking, service areas, and primary
entrances and exits.
D.
Potential for expansion on the site, including future parking
facilities.
E.
Proposed on-grade mechanical and electrical structures.
F.
First floor elevations for the proposed structures and other
floor elevations that are critical to the site solution.
G.
Spot elevations at all structure corners, entrances, and other
critical areas or major breaks in grade.
H.
Preliminary grading of the entire area affected by the site
work by contours at no greater than 500 mm (two foot)
intervals.
I.
Environmental consideration that could affect cost including
erosion control and storm water management (see Article 9).
J.
Major plant material groupings and list of proposed plant
materials to be used (plant materials must be indigenous to
the area and be available locally or in areas of the nation
with similar climatic conditions).
K.
Proposed limits of the lawn irrigation system. Design
requirements for the irrigation system are indicated in the
Sanitary Design Manual.
7.9
Coordinate the schematic site development planning efforts with
other technical disciplines.
7.10
A formal presentation of the above schematic development system
may be necessary. Consult VA Project Manager for details.
8.
TOPOGRAPHIC/LANDSCAPE, ELECTRICAL, CIVIL/MECHANICAL, AND SOIL SURVEY:
8.1
General:
A.
These surveys are the basis for making site design decisions.
Obtain these surveys and determine the survey limits that will
include a sufficient area to cover the complete project. Refer
all vertical elevations to permanent bench marks based on
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