07-98
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
VA FACILITY:
PROJECT NO.:
PROJECT TITLE:
ASSESSED BY:
UTILITIES (cont.)
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Existing fire and domestic systems are separate. Both an 8 inch domestic and 10
inch
fire line enter building 2 near the front entrance. These lines will be incorporated
into the internal plumbing of the proposed addition. Fire service to the main portion of
the hospital site enters between buildings 1 and 2. A 10 inchline east of building 2 and
a 8 inch line west of building 1 are beneath the existing service tunnel and will not be
impacted. Water service for fire and domestic to the new addition between buildings 1
and 2 can be tapped off existing internal systems or be provided via a new feed from the
30 inch line in West Spring Street.
ELECTRICAL
Service enters the site by a concrete duct bank from West Spring Street. The duct bank
passes between buildings 1 and 2 beneath the existing service tunnel and will not be
impacted by construction.
CHILLED WATER
A chilled water distribution system exists within the service tunnel connecting buildings
1 and 2.
_____________________________________________________________________________
VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
IMPACTS
ATTRIBUTES
S M MI N
PRESENCE OF ENDANGERED
TREE REMOVAL
OR THREATENED WILDLIFE
GROUNDCOVER REMOVAL
SPECIES
PRESENCE OF SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE
ADVERSE
LONG TERM
BENEFICIAL
SHORT TERM
COMMENTS
The site is covered with low vegetation and several large trees.
New building construction will require removal of some trees. Every attempt will be made
to preserve the largest, healthiest specimens. In addition, an extensive landscape
design is planned to accentuate the new structure and maintain compatibility with
existing plantings.
The site has been developed as a medical facility for many years. Native birds,
squirrels, and rabbits are the only wildlife present. No endangered species are present.
96
Previous Page
