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C. Air and noise pollution is minimized;
D. Destruction of land resources is minimized; and
E.
Interference with the normal function of the VA
cemetery and the surrounding community during
construction is minimized.
8.
SITE PREPARATION:
8.1
General: The level of detail for site and landscape
elements to be demolished shall be consistent with the
degree of completeness of the drawings being submitted.
Schematic design phase demolition shall indicate those
major elements that will affect the project cost estimate.
After the required site surveys are procured, the elements
will be shown in detail on the site preparation plan. These
drawings shall be a screen-down of the survey
photographic prints.
8.2
Provide site preparation design showing the following:
A.
Area of construction, and surface objects to be
cleared, grubbed, and removed, topsoil stripping,
trees, shrubs, stumps, fencing, foundations, incidental
structures, and other protruding obstructions planned
for demolition and removal.
B.
Site and landscape surface elements to remain and be
preserved from injury or defacement. Do not include
mechanical and electrical elements. These are shown
on their respective discipline classified drawings.
C. Refinement of the Final Schematic environmental
consideration components referenced in Article 7,
para. 7.8.I. and Article 9.
D. Construction phasing including:
1.
Contractor's staging area;
2.
Construction sign location (see VA Architectural
Standard Detail Number 44, PG-18-4);
3.
Provisions for a temporary construction fence
enclosing the construction site and contractor's
staging area (see VA Master Specifications,
General Requirements);
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