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Installation Appearance Plan April 2011

Marine Corps Base Guam

Slingstones

The image on the internal pages of this document is of the slingstone used in combat by ancient Chamorro warriors. The stones were fashioned from limestone, basalt, or fire-hardened clay and were slung from slings of made of pandanus or coconut fiber. Today, the slingstone shape is part of the design of the official Guam flag and is a cultural icon widely used in tattoo and clothing designs.

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Marine Corps Base Guam

Installation Appearance Plan April 2011

In association with:

Walters, Kimura, Motoda, Inc.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Prepared by:

Group 70 International, Inc.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Prepared with oversight of:

Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Goal of the IAP ..................................................................... 1-2 IAP Format ........................................................................... 1-3 Key Considerations .............................................................. 1-4 Study Area and IAP Functional Districts .............................. 1-6 Wayfinding ........................................................................... 1-9

DESIGN GUIDES SECTION

CHAPTER 2 SITE DESIGN

Application of the Guidelines ............................................... 2-2 Site Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection and Security Considerations ............................................... 2-3 Installation Boundaries ........................................................ 2-4 Route 3 Installation Boundary .............................................. 2-5 South Installation Boundary ................................................. 2-6 Cliff Boundary ...................................................................... 2-7 Gates and Entrances ........................................................... 2-8 Road Circulation and Hierarchy ........................................... 2-9 Streetscapes ..................................................................... 2-10 Arterial Roads .................................................................... 2-11 Collector Streets - Undivided ............................................ 2-12 Collector Streets - Divided ................................................ 2-13 Local Streets - Non-Residential ........................................ 2-14 Perimeter Patrol Roads ..................................................... 2-15 Roundabouts ..................................................................... 2-16 Pathways ........................................................................... 2-17 Promenades ...................................................................... 2-18 Walkways........................................................................... 2-19 Bikeways ............................................................................ 2-20 Activity Nodes .................................................................... 2-21 Building Siting .................................................................... 2-22 District Boundaries ............................................................ 2-23 Plazas and Courtyards ...................................................... 2-24

Parking Lots ....................................................................... 2-25 Service Elements .............................................................. 2-26 Utilities ............................................................................... 2-27

CHAPTER 3 ARCHITECTURE

Application of the Guidelines ............................................... 3-2 Architectural Character ....................................................... 3-3 Presenting the USMC Image ............................................... 3-3 Balance of Variety and Consistency .................................... 3-4 Wind and Seismic Criteria ................................................... 3-4 Guam Tropical Architecture ................................................. 3-5 Chamorro Cultural Symbols ................................................ 3-6 Latte Stone Use in Architecture .......................................... 3-7 Building Accessibility Considerations .................................. 3-8 Building Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Considerations ................................................... 3-9 General Building Design

Building Form ............................................................... 3-13 Scale ............................................................................ 3-14 Massing ........................................................................ 3-15 Proportion ..................................................................... 3-16 Rhythm ......................................................................... 3-17 Texture ......................................................................... 3-18

Architectural Features Roof Forms ................................................................... 3-21 Roofing ......................................................................... 3-22 Use of Building Integrated Photovoltaics on Roofs ...... 3-23 Exterior Walls ............................................................... 3-24 Fenestration ................................................................. 3-25 Covered Entries ............................................................ 3-26 Arcades and Covered Walkways ................................. 3-27 Courtyards ................................................................... 3-28

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Arches .......................................................................... 3-29 Shading Elements ........................................................ 3-30 Gutters, Drains, and Downspouts ................................ 3-31 Typhoon Shutters ......................................................... 3-32 Trims and Surface Articulation ..................................... 3-33 Decorative Panels and Grilles ...................................... 3-34 Service Equipment Enclosures .................................... 3-35

CHAPTER 4 BUILDING COLOR

Application of the Guidelines ............................................... 4-2 Color Selection .................................................................... 4-2 Color Assignment to Building Components ........................ 4-6 Technical Application ........................................................... 4-8 Color Approval Processes ................................................... 4-9

CHAPTER 5 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Application of the Guidelines ............................................... 5-2 Landscaping ........................................................................ 5-3

Landscape Character .................................................... 5-4 Landscape Planning ....................................................... 5-6 Landscape Design Guidelines ..................................... 5-11 Street Trees .................................................................. 5-12 Parking Lot Planting ..................................................... 5-19 Facility Planting ............................................................ 5-20 Open Space Planting ................................................... 5-21 Image Planting ............................................................. 5-22 Screening and Buffering............................................... 5-23 Plant Material ............................................................... 5-24

Site Amenities ................................................................... 5-27 Fences and Walls ......................................................... 5-28 Security Fences ............................................................ 5-29 General Fences ............................................................ 5-30 Screen Walls ................................................................ 5-31 Pavers and Paving ........................................................ 5-32 Pavilions ....................................................................... 5-33

Bus Shelters ................................................................. 5-34 Site Lighting ................................................................. 5-35 Street Lighting .............................................................. 5-36 Parking and Area Lighting ............................................ 5-37 Low Level Lighting ....................................................... 5-38 Flag Poles, Memorials, and Static Displays ................. 5-39 Bollards ........................................................................ 5-40 Picnic Tables ................................................................ 5-41 Benches ....................................................................... 5-42 Trash Receptacles ....................................................... 5-43 Cigarette Receptacles ................................................. 5-44 Bicycle Racks ............................................................... 5-45 Drinking Fountains ....................................................... 5-46 Barbecue Grills ............................................................. 5-47

CHAPTER 6 SIGNAGE

Application of the Guidelines ............................................... 6-2 General Guidelines for Signs ............................................... 6-5 Typography .......................................................................... 6-6 Sign Layout for Tenant Identification Signs .......................... 6-7 Graphics .............................................................................. 6-8 Sign Colors ........................................................................ 6-10 Sign Placement ................................................................. 6-11 Accessibility Considerations .............................................. 6-12 Sign Types

Overview of Sign Types ................................................ 6-15 Exterior Identification Signs .......................................... 6-17 Direction Signs ............................................................. 6-31 Regulatory Signs .......................................................... 6-35 Motivation Signs ........................................................... 6-45 Informational Signs ...................................................... 6-49 Wall Mounted Signs ..................................................... 6-53 Electronic Signs ........................................................... 6-57

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IMPLEMENTATION SECTION

CHAPTER 7 IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISMS

Design Review Board .......................................................... 7-2 IAP Project Selection Criteria ............................................... 7-3 Maintenance ........................................................................ 7-4 Concept Designs ................................................................. 7-5

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Landscape Design for Minimal Maintenance Appendix B: Guidelines for Minimizing Wind Damage to Trees

LIST OF FIGURES

2.1 Installation Boundaries ............................................. 2-4

2.2 Route 3 Installation Boundary ................................... 2-5

2.3 North and South Installation Boundary ..................... 2-6

2.4 Cliff Boundary ........................................................... 2-7

2.5 Road Circulation and Hierarchy ................................ 2-9

2.6 Arterial Road Streetscape ...................................... 2-11

2.7 Undivided Collector Street Streetscape ................. 2-12

2.8 Divided Collector Street Streetscape ..................... 2-13

2.9 Non-Residential Local Street Streetscape ............. 2-14

2.10 Typical Urban Double Lane Roundabout ................ 2-16

2.11 Bike Only Bikeway ................................................... 2-20

2.12 Shared Bike and Pedestrian Bikeway ..................... 2-20

2.13 Layout of Parking Rows .......................................... 2-25

4.1 Industrial Functional District Color Palette ................ 4-4

4.2 Administrative/Training Functional District

Color Palette ............................................................. 4-4

4.3 Personnel Support Functional District:

Bachelor Housing ..................................................... 4-5

4.4 Personnel Support Functional District:

Non-Bachelor Housing ............................................. 4-5

4.5 Building Components and Trim Elements ................ 4-7

4.6 Example Color Mock-up ........................................... 4-9

6.1 Helvetica Medium Letterform ................................... 6-6

6.2 Helvetica Regular Letterform .................................... 6-6

6.3 Service Symbols ....................................................... 6-8

6.4 Concession Symbols ................................................ 6-8

6.5 Regulation Symbols .................................................. 6-9

6.6 Recreation Symbols .................................................. 6-9

6.7 Open Area Road Sign Placement ........................... 6-11

6.8 Urban Sign Placement ............................................ 6-11

6.9 Urban Sign Placement Limited Space .................... 6-11

6.10 International Symbols for Accessibility ................... 6-12

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

A Accent ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ABA Architectural Barriers Act AFB Air Force Base ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers A/T Administrative/Training AT/FP Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection B Body BEQ Bachelor Enlisted Quarters BIPV Building Integrated Photovoltaics BMPs Best Management Practices BOQ Bachelor Officer Quarters BQ Bachelor Quarters CMU Concrete Masonry Unit COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative CS Community Support DoD Department of Defense DRB Design Review Board ECF Entry Control Facilities EIFS Exterior Insulated Finish System EFS Exterior Finish Systems FACD Functional Analysis Concept Development FHWA Federal Highway Administration FT Feet GFRC Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete GOV. Government HQ Headquarters HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning IAP Installation Appearance Plan IBC International Building Code IDE Intrusion Detection Equipment IND Industrial K Base or Kicker

LED Light Emitting Diode LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design LID Low Impact Development M Meter MCAS Marine Corps Air Station MCO Military Corps Order MEF Marine Expeditionary Force MIL-HDBK Military Handbook MIN. Minimum MM Millimeter MPH Miles Per Hour MPI Master Painter’s Institute MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices MWR Morale, Welfare & Recreation NAVFAC Naval Facilities Engineering Command NCO Non-Commissioned Officer NCTS Naval Computer and Telecommunications

Station NEPA National Environmental Policy Act PIER Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk POV Privately Owned Vehicle PPV Public Private Venture PV Photovoltaics QOL Quality of Life R Roof SF Square Feet SHSM Standard Highway Signs and Markings SRI Solar Reflectance Index T Trim T/A Trim/Accent UFC Unified Facility Criteria USMC United States Marine Corps UV Ultraviolet

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Installation appearance is an important element in providing the highest quality working and living environment for Marine Corps Base Guam personnel. Quality base appearance sends a strong positive message and demonstrates pride and professionalism to all personnel residing at or visiting the installation.

This Marine Corps Base Guam Installation Appearance Plan (IAP) provides guidance tailored to the installation. The IAP is comprised of an introductory discussion of IAP format, highlighted themes, study area, IAP Functional Districts, and IAP goals. The introduction is followed by two main sections, the Design Guides and Implementation.

DESIGN GUIDES

Design Guides provide recommendations for new projects, renovations, and maintenance to ensure a cohesive look throughout the installation, and are required to be used by personnel and contractors.

Design Guides establish standards through the following chapters:

• Chapter 2 Site Design

• Chapter 3 Architecture

• Chapter 4 Building Color

• Chapter 5 Landscape Architecture

• Chapter 6 Signage

IMPLEMENTATION

Chapter 7 Implementation presents guidelines for implementation. As all projects are subject to applicable Design Guides, a structured review process with a qualified IAP Design Review Board is recommended. This process is important to improving and maintaining installation appearance and quality.

Executive Summary

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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

The Purpose of Installation Appearance Plans (Navy Installation Appearance Guideline, 2006):

…to provide aesthetic and functional direction for new development and renovation efforts & to help to protect & preserve the Installation’s natural & historic resources

Well-designed and attractive facilities, timely and economical construction, and clean and organized installations all contribute to military pride and excellence. This is the aim of coordinated efforts to provide high quality working and living environments to meet military mission and goals.

The Marine Corps Base Guam Installation Appearance Plan (IAP) guides the ongoing efforts to improve the appearance and function of the installation through good planning and design practices. These guidelines provide clear direction with flexibility to allow for creativity and innovation.

This chapter discusses the following:

• Goal of the IAP

• IAP Format

• Key Considerations

• Study Area and IAP Functional Districts

• Wayfinding

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GOAL OF THE IAP

The overall goal of the IAP is to guide the development of Marine Corps Base Guam into an attractive and cohesive installation with distinct functional districts.

Development of the IAP is guided by the following objectives:

• Define the overall character of Marine Corps Base Guam

• Create an identity that expresses Marine Corps values and local culture

• Implement sustainability measures and best management practices

• Highlight the characteristics of the different functional districts

U.S. Marine Corps Captains Paul O’Neal and Milton Thompson plant the American flag during the liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation in July of 1944

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IAP FORMAT

The Marine Corps Base Guam IAP consists of two distinct sections: Design Guides and Implementation.

Design Guides

Design Guides provide overarching guidance for the following elements:

• Chapter 2 Site Design

• Chapter 3 Architecture

• Chapter 4 Exterior Building Color

• Chapter 5 Landscape Architecture

• Chapter 6 Signage

Corps Base Guam, including government personnel, design professionals, and construction administrators. Dissemination of the IAP to these and other entities shall occur at regular intervals and at the start of each project.

For ease of reference, resources for each of the above design topics are listed near the start of each chapter. All references to design criteria, military handbooks, standards, codes, guidelines, etc. shall be the latest edition unless indicated otherwise.

Implementation

The Implementation section (Chapter 7) outlines the considerations for the development of a design review

at Marine Corps Base Guam to ensure that they meet the intent of the IAP.

include architects, landscape architects, planners, color experts, and construction administrators. The establishment of a coordinated review process is key in achieving the goals of the IAP.

The Implementation section also provides two design concepts that illustrate the application of the design guidelines to typical areas of the installation. These projects are provided to graphically illustrate for designers how different elements and principles of the guidelines may be applied to achieve the intended results of the IAP.

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS

In each of the design guide chapters, key considerations for sustainability, security and force protection, and best management practices (BMPs) have been included where applicable to supplement the guidelines. These considerations have been highlighted in call out boxes for easy reference.

The following describes these key considerations:

Sustainability

From a military perspective, “sustainability” is the capacity to continue the mission without compromise. It is the ability to operate into the future without decline – either in the mission or the natural and man-made systems that support

In general, sustainable design measures should be implemented where applicable to help protect the environment, reduce facility life cycle costs, and improve quality of living and working conditions. As new technologies are developed, they should be implemented in accordance with the intent of the IAP guidance for the sustainable strategy considered.

specific to Marine Corps Base Guam including water, energy, green building, transportation and ecosystem services. Relevant concepts have been integrated into the IAP. The sustainability program may be modified over time and designers must check to make sure they also meet its requirements.

UFC 4-030-01

21 December 2007

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED

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Security/Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection

The IAP guidelines have been developed in context of meeting

of the Northern Mariana Islands will address specific building conditions and related setbacks.

AT/FP requirements, as defined in these documents themselves provide opportunities for installation appearance

and installation appearance goals.

Best Management Practices

BMPs highlight noteworthy and proven design industry standards and construction practices that relate to the design guidelines. These include routine performance and maintenance standards, code and technical information, and design and construction methods that minimize lifecycle costs and ensure compliance with standard practices while achieving installation appearance and sustainability goals.

UFC 4-010-01

8 October 2003

Including change 1, 22 January 2007

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

DoD MINIMUM ANTITERRORISM

STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release;

Distribution is unlimited.

UFC 4-010-02

8 October 2003

Including change 1, 19 January 2007

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

DoD MINIMUM ANTITERRORISM

STANDOFF DISTANCES FOR

BUILDINGS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors for operational use, 5 March 2002. Other requests for this document shall be referred to the preparing activity.

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STUDY AREA AND IAP FUNCTIONAL

DISTRICTS

The IAP applies to all areas of Marine Corps Base Guam with the exception of family housing areas, which will be covered under subsequent guidance for the Public Private Venture (PPV) responsible for the development and operation of family housing.

IAP Functional Districts characterize areas of the installation by their primary use. Where there are multiple functions in an area, the dominant function is used to assign the Functional District.

IAP Functional Districts at Marine Corps Base Guam are:

• Community Support (includes Bachelor Housing)

• Administrative/Training

• Industrial

The boundaries for each of these districts are shown on the map to the right. Each of the districts are discussed in the following sections.

Source: Guam Joint Military Master Plan NEPA Alternative 2, 09/08/2009

PhiliPPine Sea haputo Bay

PLANNED

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Community Support Functional District

The Community Support district consists of facilities that provide support services for Marines and their family members. This district is a focal point for support activities and includes residential units, temporary living facilities, health centers, schools, religious centers, fire and law enforcement, food and exchange services, and recreation facilities.

At Marine Corps Base Guam these facilities are centrally located and easily accessible from the Main Gate. Because of the mix of services, this functional district will tend to attract the greatest portion of the base population on a daily basis. It is important, therefore, that this district express a level of appearance that conveys a high “quality of life” for residents and visitors alike.

The Community Support District should:

• Be pedestrian friendly

• Be well-landscaped

• Be easily accessible to visitors

• Have parking close to facilities

• Incorporate buildings with varied architectural styles

• Have a “private commercial” rather than military appearance

• Have buildings with clear entries to facilitate wayfinding

• Be easy to find and navigate

Administrative/Training Functional District

The Administrative/Training district consists of facilities that support the organizational, managerial, executive, secretarial, clerical, and military skills improvement and educational functions of the installation. Considered the operational center of the base, this district consists primarily of office, education, and training facilities.

Training area is located on the northeast side of the base and includes areas with combined headquarters and shops for the various activities as well as some Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) functions.

The Administrative/Training Districts should:

• Convey a campus feel that is compact and pedestrian oriented

• Distinguish headquarters buildings through landscaping

• Include green space and park areas, especially around the most important headquarters buildings

• Have prominent, detailed buildings that express authority and influence

• Have landscaped parking lots

• Encourage separation of pedestrians and vehicles

• Contain signage to allow personnel to easily find specific administrative or training facilities

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Industrial Functional District

The Industrial District consists of facilities that support the industrialized functions of the installation, including manufacturing, storage, engineering, maintenance, repair, packing, shipping, and receiving. Facilities include warehouses, shops, and operational and commercial support facilities.

The Marine Corps Base Guam industrial area on the north end of the installation is the primary area for warehouses, shops, as well as the brig and kennel. It also includes an NCTS operational area.

The Industrial District should:

• Implement landscaping along primary roadways to visually screen open maintenance yards

• Implement landscaping along Route 3 to screen the off base community from noise emanating from the maintenance areas

• Undergo periodic maintenance and cleanup to present a neat and orderly appearance and positive image

• Include clean and presentable facilities that incorporate aesthetic features to enhance and improve the general look of the district instead of it appearing too sterile, hard and gray

Warehouse at Andersen AFB

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WAYFINDING

Visitors and newcomers to Marine Corps Base Guam should be able to easily navigate the base and find their destination.

A good system of wayfinding involves much more than accurate and clear signage; it also involves the application of site design features and elements that work together to orient people in the landscape and allow them to intuitively navigate the base.

Key features that support intuitive wayfinding on the installation include:

• Organized land use and site layout that distinguishes live, work, & play areas

Users should be able to easily orient themselves on the installation by observing the unique characteristics of their surroundings. Organization of the base into physically distinct live, work, and play areas should allow users to orient themselves within and between different areas.

The functional districts discussed earlier in this chapter represent the live, work, and play areas of the installation.

Varying the facility types, building colors, and landscaping of these areas will enhance the differences in physical appearances of the districts and facilitate wayfinding between them.

Development of the above physical elements should be consistent with the attributes associated with each of the districts as discussed earlier in this chapter and in Chapter

• Lines of sight, especially to landmarks

Lines of sight are important to help viewers orient themselves in the landscape. By providing, and maintaining, clear and direct views to interest areas, landmarks, and important facilities, users can easily orient themselves in the installation in reference to what they see. When screening parking lots in the Community Support and Administration Districts, some visual permeability should be provided to give viewers lines of sight to their destinations.

Water towers, by virtue of their height, are visual landmarks.

To the extent feasible, lines of sight to these landmarks should be maintained. However, bright colors should not be used on the towers. Instead, neutral body colors (Chapter 4 Building Color) should be used. Marine Corps base identification may also be added to the towers to aid in off-base wayfinding as appropriate.

• Landmarks for key locations using vertical features

Landmarks such as static displays, memorials, plazas, and landscaped and natural features should be utilized whenever possible to orient viewers and aid wayfinding.

Natural topography should be considered when orienting landmarks. Looking up at landmarks placed at higher elevations tends to emphasize and heighten the importance of the landmark. Looking down at landmarks from higher elevations gives viewers greater reference on the relationship of surrounding areas to the landmarks.

Chapter 5 Landscape Architecture provides guidelines on image planting and focal point displays to help highlight or

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• Clear hierarchy of roadways and paths

The relative types and treatments of roadways and paths are important navigational cues that orient drivers and pedestrians to their surroundings. Landscaping treatment, including street trees and other vegetation, should be implemented to reinforce the roadway hierarchy of the installation. Similarly, important promenades and pathways connecting multiple destinations should be reinforced with landscaping, site amenities, and architectural features, such as covered walkways.

Architecture provide guidance on street trees and planting.

• Clear visual clues at decision points (intersections)

Intersections represent the typical navigation points where drivers make directional decisions. Along wide multiple lane roadways, these decisions need to occur before the intersection. Therefore, directional signage should be located adequately before the intersection to allow drivers to take in information and make lane changes if necessary.

Gateways to districts represent another type of visual clue that allows the traveller to understand, identify, and interpret the area they are entering. Gateways, therefore, should be distinguishable in the environment. The use of image planting can help highlight gateways.

For guidance on Image Plantings see Chapter 5 Landscape Architecture.

• Clear entrances and gateways

Building entrances and gateways between districts provide visual clues for wayfinding at the building and district levels.

on building entrances.

Military installations should not rely too heavily on directional

should start with general locations such as family housing,

such as facility names may be included on later directional signs.

Directional signage can be supplemented with maps provided at the main gate to orient newcomers to the base. A turn-off area after the gate can also provide an informational kiosk with an installation map to help orient first time users to the base.

See Chapter 6 Signage for guidelines on directional signs.

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The objective of site design is to relate facilities in a positive way to their site and establish clear connections between places in the installation. It involves thinking beyond individual construction projects toward a holistic design of the installation environment. Through holistic design, a positive, attractive, and sustainable installation may be developed over time.

These site design guidelines provide general parameters along with specific requirements for the design and planning of site elements in Marine Corps Base Guam. Guidelines are presented here in a hierarchy of their potential to visually impact the environment, starting with installation perimeter and entry elements, then site circulation systems, and culminating with building facilities and site appurtenances.

Site design guidance found in this chapter covers the following:

• Application of the Guidelines

• References

• Site Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP) and Security Considerations

• Installation Boundaries

• Gates and Entrances

• Road Circulation and Hierarchy

• Streetscapes

• Pathways

• Activity Nodes

• Building Siting

• District Boundaries

• Plazas and Courtyards

• Parking

• Service Elements

• Utilities

CHAPTER 2 | Site Design

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Chapter 2 | Site Design

REFERENCES

PUBLICATIONS

• UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

• UFC 4-030-01 Sustainable Development

• UFC 3-210-10 and UFC 3-210-10N, DoD Low Impact Development

• UFC 3-210 01A Area Planning, Site Planning, and Design

• UFC 3-210-06A Site Planning and Design

WEBSITES

• Whole Building Design Guide, http://www.wbdg.org/

• United States Green Building Council, http://www.

usgbc.org/

APPLICATION OF THE GUIDELINES

The site design guidelines shall apply to all site design elements in Marine Corps Base Guam except for family housing. Since site design relates to other topics in this Installation Appearance Plan (IAP), designers shall coordinate the guidance of this chapter with other chapters as required to ensure an organized development of the installation.

The site design chapter provides guidance for required and desired site elements that are typically found in military installations. Designers shall consult the installation development plan to coordinate elements of these guidelines with the overall master plan. Where these guidelines provide options, designers may select the best elements allowed by these guidelines that fit the specific requirements of the project.

approval for deviations from the guidelines must be obtained

The graphic presentations in these guidelines are meant to illustrate the concepts presented and to provide suggestions for the designer’s consideration. The intent of providing these suggestions is to increase communication between designers and the DRB.

Designers shall coordinate early with the DRB on site design projects to ensure consistency with the overall installation development master plan. The DRB will have the final decision on all site design and development proposals.

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SITE ANTI-TERRORISM AND FORCE

PROTECTION AND SECURITY

CONSIDERATIONS

they live and work. Security guidelines focus on the design of physical barriers around installation perimeters and restricted

The following are key applications regarding AT/FP and security that apply to site design:

• Minimum standoff distances from inhabited buildings to installation perimeters, roads, parking lots, and service equipment enclosures

• Unobstructed spaces around buildings that are inhabited

• Placement of service equipment and appurtenances

• Access roads to inhabited buildings

• Parking beneath and above inhabited buildings, such as parking garages

• Unobstructed security clear zones along security fences

• Observation clearances for security surveillance along perimeter patrol roads

• Design of security fences, gates, and turnstiles

• Protection of drainage culverts and utility openings

requirements for these and other applications not specifically cited here but which are required by AT/FP and security best management practices.

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INSTALLATION BOUNDARIES

Installation boundaries, including perimeter fences and entrance gates, provide the first line of defense from intrusion and help establish the initial character of the installation.

Perimeter fences and entry gates provide enormous opportunities to provide a strong first impression for both the passing public and visitors. Gate areas for Marine Corps Base Guam should be given special design attention due to their high visibility as first points of entry into the installation.

The various installation boundaries are discussed in the following sections. They include Route 3 along the east, the south boundary along the family housing area, and the cliff boundary to the west (Figure 2.1). It is anticipated that the north boundary will not be protected with a perimeter fence due to the large expanse of thick vegetation within the preserve area that naturally protects the boundary.

Guidance for gates and entrances include treatment recommendations for both the main gate and the commercial gate. The IAP does not specifically address the planned housing entrance gate, but the general guidelines discussed in this section may still apply to housing gates barring specific requirements for residential entrances. Designers shall coordinate with the installation planners when applying these guidelines to housing gates.

Figure 2.1 Installation Boundaries

Route 3 Installation Boundary

South Installation Boundary

Cliff Boundary

Ro ut e

Main Gate

Commercial Gate

Planned Housing Gate

Preserve Area

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ROUTE 3 INSTALLATION BOUNDARY

Because this boundary presents the primary barrier between the installation and outside community, the visual elements of the perimeter boundary shall portray a secure and aesthetically pleasing edge.

measures, may be installed where possible to enhance the overall look of the boundary.

SUSTAINABILITY/LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT

• Provide vegetated swales or other LID measures along the installation side of the perimeter fencing where possible to capture and control runoff

AT/FP AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the clearance requirements of MIL-HDBK- 1013/10

• Provide fencing that meets the requirements of MIL-

HDBK-1013/10

buildings in the installation

Figure 2.2 Route 3 Installation Boundary

Screen Trees

Patrol Road

Gov Guam Utility Poles

Route 3 Road

Lighting

30’ Min. Clear Zone Vegetated

Buffer

20’ Min. Clear Zone

FHWA ROW Route 3

Installation Property Gov Guam Property

Security Fence

Planting

15’ 10’

F H W A R O W

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SOUTH INSTALLATION BOUNDARY

The south installation boundary extends east-west along the south areas of the installation. The area immediately outside the south boundary consists primarily of undeveloped vegetation.

desired amenities. These basic elements shall be maintained throughout the extent of the boundary. Additional elements that improve security and landscaping, such as berms, swales, and LID measures, may be installed where possible to enhance the overall look of the boundary.

SUSTAINABILITY/LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT

• Provide vegetated swales or other LID measures along the perimeter fencing where possible to capture and control runoff

AT/FP AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

• Provide fencing that meets the requirements of MIL-

HDBK-1013/10

buildings in the installation

Figure 2.3 North and South Installation Boundary

Screen Trees

Patrol Road

Planting

Lighting

30’ Clear Zone20’ Clear Zone Vegetated Buffer

Security Fence

Low Grassing

15’10’

Adjacent Property Installation Property

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Figure 2.4 Cliff Boundary

SUSTAINABILITY/LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT

• Provide vegetated swales or other LID measures along the trail roads wherever possible to help capture and control runoff

AT/FP AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

• Provide decorative fencing along the highly visible portions of the boundary along the command and

requirements)

CLIFF BOUNDARY

The cliff boundary is set back from the cliff line and runs

area on the north side of the command area.

Areas immediately outside the cliff boundary consist primarily of undeveloped vegetation within the open space preserve area before falling off steeply at the cliff edge.

desired amenities. These basic elements shall be maintained throughout the extent of the trail roads. Additional elements that may improve the cliff edge, such as berms, swales, and LID measures, may be installed where possible to enhance the overall boundary.

15’ Minimum20’ Minimum Clearing

Decorative Fencing where needed

Dense Vegetation

Low Grassing

Interpretive Signage

Biking Trail

Low Grassing

Lighting

Cliff 10’ Minimum Clearing

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GATES AND ENTRANCES

Design considerations for ECFs should include security, safety, capacity, and image of the entry control elements, including overhead canopies and guard houses.

Guidelines

• Design gatehouses, sentry/guard booths, overwatch position shelters, overhead canopies, and gates to complement each other in accordance with the architectural design guidelines in Chapter 3

• Design gatehouses to be integrated with the overhead canopy architecture and locate the gatehouse on an island between traffic lanes

• Provide overhead canopies that extend the entire width of the ECF traffic lanes to provide shade and shelter for gate personnel

SUSTAINABILITY/LOW

IMPACT DEVELOPMENT

• LID strategies, such as vegetated swales at grassed areas along ECFs to capture and control runoff and provide visual relief

Chapter as they apply to the design of gate houses and overhead canopies

AT/FP AND SECURITY

CONSIDERATIONS

• Design approach, access control, and response and

• Utilize traffic calming measures, geometric road layouts, signage, and other traffic control devices to control vehicular speeds and traffic flow through the ECF

• Use a combination of passive and active vehicular barriers to channel and direct traffic flow

Naval Station entrance gate example Andersen AFB entrance gate example

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ROAD CIRCULATION AND HIERARCHY

network of roads for Marine Corps Base Guam based on the primary road classifications: arterial roads, collector streets,

used synonymously to denote a thoroughfare for automobiles and other vehicles but not including residential lanes or alleys.

The following provides guidance on maintaining a coherent road circulation and hierarchy in the installation:

• Maintain the hierarchy of road types, including road widths and appurtenances, such as medians, bikeways, and sidewalks, for each street that is developed over time in accordance with the installation master development plan and transportation study for the installation

• Maintain the hierarchy of street trees and other planting materials and landscaping in accordance with the following streetscape sections and recommendations from the Landscape Architecture chapter

• Maintain the hierarchy of street elements, including lighting, signage, and street furnishings, in accordance with the following streetscape sections and approved site amenities in the Landscape Architecture chapter

Figure 2.5 Road Circulation and Hierarchy

Ro ut e

Main Gate

Commercial Gate

Planned Housing Gate

Preserve Area

Arterial

Collector…