Att 11 - Camp Pendleton BEAP.pdf

Marine Corps Base

Base Exterior Architecture Plan

Camp Pendleton

Final Submittal May 2010, prepared for NAVFAC by

KTU+A Planning and Landscape Architecture

Camp Pendleton, CA

Base Exterior Architecture Plan Marine Corps Base - Camp Pendleton, California Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest

May 2010 - Final Submittal

Acknowledgments:

This study was prepared by KTU+A Planning and Landscape Architecture, in accordance with Contract #N62473-06-D-1007-0025.

These services were performed for the Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineer-ing Command Southwest, San Diego, California. The Government’s Planner-in-Charge was Shelli Miller. The A/E Principal-in-Charge was Sandy Swaner, AICP and the Project Manager was John D. Taylor, LLA, LEED-AP, ASLA.

This study updates November 1995 BEAP as prepared by Estrada Land Planning in con-junction with Jack Mosher Architects.

Table of ConTenTs ChapTer 1

Executive Summary .......................................................................1-1

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 2 - Introduction ......................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 3 - Basewide Design Guidelines .............................................. 1-2 Chapter 4 - Base Cantonment Area Design Guidelines ......................... 1-2 Chapter 5 - Recreation Area Design Guidelines .................................... 1-2 Chapter 6 - Public Gate Design Guidelines ........................................... 1-2 Chapter 7 - Guidelines for Native Plant Use .......................................... 1-3 Chapter 8 - Basewide Standard Details ................................................. 1-3 Chapter 9 - Historic Assets and District ................................................. 1-3 Chapter 10 - Project Evaluation Checklist .............................................. 1-3 Chapter 11 - Submittal Requirements ................................................... 1-3

ChapTer 2 Introduction ....................................................................................2-1

2.1 Purpose and Project Objectives ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Use of Design Guidelines ............................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Scope ................................................................................................................ 2-2

2.3.1 Environmental Influences ............................................................. 2-3

2.3.2 Emerging Planning Issues ............................................................ 2-4

2.3.3 Sustainable Planning and Design ................................................ 2-5

2.4 Methodology ................................................................................................... 2-6

ChapTer 3 Basewide Design Guidelines .......................................................3-1

3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Basewide Design Objectives and Concepts ................................................ 3-1

3.3 Land Use ........................................................................................................... 3-2

3.3 A. Land Use and Organization ........................................................ 3-3

3.3 B. Range Compatible Use Zone Program ....................................... 3-4

3.3 C. Land Use Zoning Compatibility Matrix ........................................ 3-4 i base exterior architecture plan

3.4 Site Planning .................................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 A. Observations ............................................................................... 3-5

3.4 B. Objectives ................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 C. Design Process .......................................................................... 3-6

3.4 D. Basewide Site Planning Guidelines ............................................ 3-7

3.4 E. Interim Relocatable Facilities ................................................... 3-10

3.5 Architecture ....................................................................................................3-11

3.5 A. Observations ..............................................................................3-11

3.5 B. Objectives ................................................................................. 3-12

3.5 C. Basewide Architectural Standards ............................................ 3-13

3.6 A. Basewide Landscape Standards and Design Guidelines ......... 3-24

3.6 B. Design Process .......................................................................... 3-26

3.6 C. Design Principles ...................................................................... 3-28

3.6 D. Landscape Guidelines .............................................................. 3-30

3.6 E. Irrigation ..................................................................................... 3-37

3.6 F. Environmental Control ................................................................ 3-39

3.6 G. Plant Selection .......................................................................... 3-40

Camp Pendleton Base Approved Plant List ...................................................... 3-41

Plants Unacceptable For Landscaping Under Any Circumstances ...... 3-50

3.6 H. Maintenance ............................................................................. 3-53

3.7 Street Design .................................................................................................. 3-58

3.7 A. Observations .............................................................................. 3-58

3.7 B. Objectives .................................................................................. 3-58

3.7 C. Street Standards, Guidelines, and Design ................................ 3-59

3.8 Parking ............................................................................................................ 3-67

3.8 A. Observation ................................................................................ 3-67

3.8 B. Objectives .................................................................................. 3-68

3.8 C. Design Process ......................................................................... 3-68

3.8 D. Parking Standards and Design Guidelines ................................ 3-69

3.9 Pedestrian Circulation ................................................................................... 3-79

3.9 A. Observations .............................................................................. 3-79

3.9 B. Objectives .................................................................................. 3-79

3.9 C. Design Process ......................................................................... 3-80

3.9 D. Walkway Standards and Design Guidelines .............................. 3-81

3.10 Signage ......................................................................................................... 3-85

3.10 A. Observations ............................................................................ 3-85

3.10 B. Objectives ................................................................................ 3-87

3.10 C. Design Process ....................................................................... 3-87

3.10 D. Sign Guidelines ....................................................................... 3-88 ii

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3.11 Lighting ......................................................................................................... 3-96

3.11 A. Observations ............................................................................ 3-96

3.11 B. Objectives ................................................................................ 3-96

3.11 C. Design Process ........................................................................ 3-97

3.11 D. Lighting Standards and Guidelines .......................................... 3-97

3.12 Site Furniture ............................................................................................. 3-100

3.12 A. Observations .......................................................................... 3-101

3.12 B. Objectives .............................................................................. 3-101

3.12 C. Design Process ..................................................................... 3-102

3.12 D. Site Furniture Guidelines ....................................................... 3-102

3.13 Screens/Walls/Fences ............................................................................... 3-107

3.13 A. Observations .......................................................................... 3-107

3.13 B. Objectives .............................................................................. 3-107

3.13 C. Design Process ..................................................................... 3-108

3.13 D. Screening Guidelines ............................................................ 3-108

3.14 Utilities .........................................................................................................3-110

3.14 A. Observations ...........................................................................3-110

3.14 B. Objectives ...............................................................................3-110

3.14 C. Utility Guidelines .....................................................................3-111

3.15 Bus Shelters ................................................................................................3-112

Overview .............................................................................................3-112

3.15 A. Observations ...........................................................................3-112

3.15 B. Objectives ...............................................................................3-113

3.15 C. Primary Bus Shelter Specification ..........................................3-113

3.16 Trash Enclosures ........................................................................................3-114

3.16 A. Observations ...........................................................................3-114

3.16 B. Trash Enclosure Objectives ....................................................3-114

3.16 C. Trash Enclosure Guidelines ....................................................3-114

3.17 Above Ground Storage Tanks (AST) .........................................................3-117

3.17 A. Observations ...........................................................................3-117

3.17 B. Objectives ...............................................................................3-117

3.17 C. Screening Guidelines ............................................................3-118 iii

ChapTer 4 Base Cantonment Area Design Guidelines ................................4-1

4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Headquarters-Mainside (11 thru 16) Areas .................................................... 4-2

4.2 A. Headquarters-Mainside Observations ......................................... 4-2

4.2 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 4-5

Del Mar (21) Area ..........................................................................4-12

4.3 Del Mar (21) Area ............................................................................................ 4-12

4.3 A. Del Mar (21) Area Observations ................................................ 4-12

4.3 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-15

Chappo (22) Area ..........................................................................4-20

4.4 Chappo (22) Area ........................................................................................... 4-20

4.4 A. Chappo (22) Observations ......................................................... 4-20

4.4 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-22

Pico (24) Area................................................................................4-28

4.5 Pico (24) Area ................................................................................................. 4-28

4.5 A. Pico (24) Area Observations ...................................................... 4-28

4.5 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-31

Vado Del Rio (25) Area ................................................................ 4-36

4.6 Vado Del Rio (25) Area ................................................................................... 4-36

4.6 A. Vado Del Rio (25) Area Observations ........................................ 4-36

4.6 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-39

26 Area ......................................................................................... 4-44

4.7 26 Area ............................................................................................................ 4-44

4.7 A. 26 Area Observations ................................................................ 4-44

4.7 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-44

Naval Hospital (27) Area ............................................................. 4-48

4.8 Naval Hospital (27) Area ................................................................................ 4-48

4.8 A. Naval Hospital (27) Area Observations ...................................... 4-48

4.8 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-50

Edson Range (31A) Area ............................................................. 4-54

4.9 Edson Range (31A) Area (Weapons And Field Training Battalion-WFTBN) 4-54

4.9 A. Edson Range (31A) Area Observations ..................................... 4-54

4.9 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-56 iv

MCTSSA (31B) Area ..................................................................... 4-60

4.10 MCTSSA (31B) Area ..................................................................................... 4-60

4.10 A. MCTSSA (31B) Area Observations .......................................... 4-60

4.10 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-60

Assault Craft Unit 5 (31C) Area .................................................. 4-66

4.11 Assault Craft Unit 5 (Assault Craft Unit 5-ACU) (31C) Area .................... 4-66

4.11 A. ACU-5 (31C) Area .................................................................... 4-66

4.11 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-69

MASS (32) Area .............................................................................4-74

4.12 MASS (32) Area ........................................................................................... 4-74

4.12 A. MASS (32) Area Observations ................................................. 4-74

4.12 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-76

Margarita (33) Area ...................................................................... 4-80

4.13 Margarita (33) Area ...................................................................................... 4-80

4.13 A. Margarita (33) Area Observations ............................................ 4-80

4.13 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-83

Las Flores (41) Area .................................................................... 4-88

4.14 Las Flores (41) Area ..................................................................................... 4-88

4.14 A. Las Flores (41) Area Observations .......................................... 4-88

4.14 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-90

Las Pulgas (43) Area ................................................................... 4-96

4.15 Las Pulgas (43) Area ................................................................................... 4-96

4.15 A. Las Pulgas (43) Area Observations ......................................... 4-96

4.15 B. Recommendations ................................................................... 4-99

San Onofre (52) Area ..................................................................4-104

4.16 San Onofre (52) Area ................................................................................. 4-104

4.16 A. San Onofre (52) Area Observations ....................................... 4-104

4.16 B. Recommendations ................................................................. 4-106

Horno (53) Area .......................................................................... 4-112

4.17 Horno (53) Area ..........................................................................................4-112

4.17 A. Horno (53) Area Observations ................................................4-112

4.17 B. Recommendations ..................................................................4-115

San Mateo (62) Area ...................................................................4-120

4.18 San Mateo (62) Area ................................................................................... 4-120

4.18 A. San Mateo (62) Area Observations ........................................ 4-120

4.18 B. Recommendations ................................................................. 4-122 v

Cristianitos (63) Area .................................................................4-128

4.19 Cristianitos (63) Area ................................................................................. 4-128

4.19 A. Cristianitos (63) Area Observations ....................................... 4-128

4.19 B. Recommendations ................................................................. 4-130

Talega (64) Area ..........................................................................4-134

4.20 Talega (64) Area ......................................................................................... 4-134

4.20 A. Talega (64) Area Observations .............................................. 4-134

4.20 B. Recommendations ................................................................. 4-136

ChapTer 5 Recreation Area Design Guidelines .............................................5-1

5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 5-1

Lake O’Neill (26-27) Area ...............................................................5-2

5.2 Lake O’Neill (26-27) Area ................................................................................. 5-2

5.2 A. Lake O’Neill (26-27) Area Observations ...................................... 5-2

5.2 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 5-5

Del Mar Beach (21) Area ..............................................................5-10

5.3 Del Mar Beach (21) Area ................................................................................ 5-10

5.3 A. Del Mar Beach (21) Area Observations ..................................... 5-10

5.3 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 5-12

San Onofre Beach (51) Area ........................................................5-14

5.4 San Onofre Beach (51) Area ......................................................................... 5-14

5.4 A. San Onofre Beach (51) Area Observations ............................... 5-14

5.4 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 5-14

Golf Course (18) Area ..................................................................5-18

5.5 Golf Course (18) Area .................................................................................... 5-18

5.5 A. Golf Course (18) Area Observations .......................................... 5-18

5.5 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 5-20

Stables (15) Area ..........................................................................5-22

5.6 Stables (15) Area ............................................................................................ 5-22

5.6 A. Stables (15) Area Observations ................................................. 5-22

5.6 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 5-24 vi

ChapTer 6 Public Gate Design Guidelines ....................................................6-1

6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 6-1

Oceanside Main Gate .....................................................................6-2

6.2 Oceanside Main Gate ..................................................................................... 6-2

6.2 A. Oceanside Main Gate Observations ............................................ 6-2

6.2 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 6-3

San Luis Rey Gate ......................................................................... 6-4

6.3 San Luis Rey Gate ........................................................................................... 6-4

6.3 A. San Luis Rey Gate Observations ................................................. 6-4

6.3 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 6-4

San Onofre Gate ............................................................................ 6-6

6.4 San Onofre Gate .............................................................................................. 6-6

6.4 A. San Onofre Gate Observations .................................................... 6-6

6.4 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 6-6

Las Pulgas Gate ............................................................................ 6-8

6.5 Las Pulgas Gate ............................................................................................... 6-8

6.5 A. Las Pulgas Gate Observations .................................................... 6-8

6.5 B. Recommendations ....................................................................... 6-8

Cristianitos Gate .........................................................................6-10

6.6 Cristianitos Gate ............................................................................................ 6-10

6.6 A. Cristianitos Gate Observations .................................................. 6-10

6.6 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 6-10

Del Mar Gate ................................................................................6-12

6.7 Del Mar Gate ................................................................................................... 6-12

6.7 A. Del Mar Gate Observations ....................................................... 6-12

6.7 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 6-12

Fallbrook Gate .............................................................................6-14

6.8 Fallbrook Gate ................................................................................................ 6-14

6.8 A. Fallbrook Gate Observations ..................................................... 6-14

6.8 B. Recommendations ..................................................................... 6-15 vii

ChapTer 7 Guidelines For Native Plant Use ................................................... 7-1

7.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 A. Observations ................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 B. Objectives .................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 C. Guidelines for Native Plant Use ............................................... 7-2

ChapTer 8 Basewide Standard Details ...........................................................8-1

8.1 Summary/Overview ......................................................................................... 8-1

8.1 A. Index of Details ............................................................................ 8-1

8.2 Architecture Details and Standards ............................................................... 8-5

8.3 Landscape Details and Standards ................................................................8-11

8.4 Street Design Details and Standards ........................................................... 8-25

8.5 Parking Details and Standards ..................................................................... 8-47

8.6 Pedestrian Circulation Details and Standards ............................................ 8-55

8.7 Signage Details and Standards .................................................................... 8-69

8.8 Lighting Details and Standards .................................................................... 8-85

8.9 Site Furniture Details and Standards ........................................................... 8-93

8.10 Screening and Fencing Details and Standards ...................................... 8-139

8.11 Utilities Details and Standards ................................................................. 8-153

ChapTer 9 Historic Assets And District ..........................................................9-1

9.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Regulatory Background .................................................................................. 9-1

9.2 Objective ........................................................................................................... 9-1

9.3 Approach .......................................................................................................... 9-1

9.4 Historic Designations ...................................................................................... 9-1

9.5 National Register ............................................................................................. 9-4

9.6 California Historical Landmarks ..................................................................... 9-4 viii

9.7 California Register ........................................................................................... 9-4

9.8 California Points of Interest ............................................................................ 9-4

9.9 Design and Replacement Guidelines for Historic Properties ...................... 9-5

9.10 Installation-Level Guidelines ........................................................................ 9-5

9.10.1 Site Conditions ............................................................................ 9-5

9.10.2 Historic Assets and Mechanized Museum District ...................... 9-5

9.11 Exterior Building-Level Guidelines .............................................................. 9-6

9.11.1 General Building Treatments ....................................................... 9-6

9.11.2 Concrete ...................................................................................... 9-6

9.11.3 Metals .......................................................................................... 9-6

9.11.4 Wood ........................................................................................... 9-6

9.11.5 Paint ............................................................................................ 9-7

9.11.6 Stucco ......................................................................................... 9-7

9.11.7 Roofs ........................................................................................... 9-7

9.11.8 Gutters and Downspouts ............................................................. 9-7

9.11.9 Windows ...................................................................................... 9-8

9.11.10 Doors ......................................................................................... 9-8

9.11.11 Exterior Wall Coverings ............................................................. 9-8

9.11.12 Compatible Accessibility ............................................................ 9-8

9.11.13 Penetrations Through Walls and Roofs ..................................... 9-9

9.11.14 Utility Elements .......................................................................... 9-9

9.12 Interior Building-Level Guidelines ............................................................... 9-9

9.12.1 General Interior Building Treatments .......................................... 9-9

9.12.2 Entrances .................................................................................. 9-10

9.12.3 Corridors ................................................................................... 9-10

9.12.4 Stairwells ................................................................................... 9-10

9.12.5 Ceremonial Rooms (Main Spaces) ........................................... 9-10

9.12.6 Lighting ...................................................................................... 9-10

9.12.7 Finishes ......................................................................................9-11

9.13 Camp Pendleton Historic District – Marine Corps Mechanized Museum 9-11

9.13.1 Overview ....................................................................................9-11

9.13.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-13

9.14 Camp Pendleton Historic Assets ............................................................... 9-15

9.15 Talega (64) Area WWII Quonset Huts ......................................................... 9-15

9.16 Hand of Hope Artwork, Cristianitos (63) Area. .......................................... 9-15

9.16.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-15

9.16.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-16 ix

9.17 Cristianitos Baptismal Site ......................................................................... 9-17

9.17.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-17

9.17.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-18

9.18 Las Flores Estancia ..................................................................................... 9-19

9.18.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-19

9.18.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-20

9.19 Las Flores Asistencia (Adobe) ................................................................... 9-21

9.19.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-21

9.19.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-22

9.20 Santa Margarita Ranch House .................................................................... 9-23

9.20.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-23

9.20.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-24

9.21 El Camino Real Historical Marker (Bell) .................................................... 9-25

9.21.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-25

9.21.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-26

9.22 Ysidora Flats Archeological Area .............................................................. 9-27

9.22.1 Overview ................................................................................... 9-27

9.22.2 Recommendations .................................................................... 9-27

9.23 References ................................................................................................... 9-28

ChapTer 10 Project Evaluation Checklist .......................................................10-1

10.1 Summary ...................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 Project Evaluation ....................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 A. Project Evaluation Checklist .................................................... 10-1

ChapTer 11 Submittal Requirements .............................................................. 11-1

11.1 Summary ........................................................................................................11-1

11.2 Submittal Matrix ............................................................................................11-2

11.3 Signage Requirements .................................................................................11-3

11.4 Facilities Management System (FMS) ........................................................11-3 x

11.5 Site Plan Preparation Guidelines ................................................................11-4

11.5 A. Site Survey of Improvements ....................................................11-4

11.5 B. Traffic Circulation Study ............................................................11-4

11.6 Color Board Title Block ................................................................................11-5

11.7 Drawing I Sheet Title Block ..........................................................................11-5 appendix a Color Board / Building Materials - Basewide & Rehabilitation . A-1 appendix b Color Board Layout ....................................................................... B-1 appendix C Glossary Of Terms ........................................................................ C-1 appendix d References ..................................................................................... D-1 appendix e Design Policy Letter ...................................................................... E-1 appendix f User Suggestion And Comment Form .........................................F-1 appendix G Exceptions Request Form ............................................................G-1 xi xii

1-1 exeCuTive suMMary

1.1 Overview

This Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) is directed toward the development of a functional and visually cohesive environment for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. It also provides the design link between the existing development and newly emerging facilities requirements.

MCB Camp Pendleton is the Marine Corps’ leading readiness preparation facility on the West Coast. It is the Marine Corps prime amphibious warfare training base in the United States. Located 38 miles north of downtown San Diego, Camp Pendleton covers over 125,000 acres and approximately 200 square miles of terrain. The stretch of shoreline along the base 17½ miles is the largest undeveloped portion of coastal area left in Southern California.

Camp Pendleton provides training facilities for many active-duty and reserve Marines, Army and Navy units, as well as national, state and local agencies.

Over 60,000 military and civilian personnel work at the base every day.

The base is the home of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and many tenant units, including elements of Marine Aircraft Group 39 and Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA).

Together, the Base’s location and physical qualities present a context that is uniquely suited to the mis-sion of the Base, which is: “to operate a training base that promotes the combat readiness of the Operating Forces and the mission of other tenant commands by providing training opportunities, facilities, services and support responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors and their families.”

Physical development of the Base has been irregular, concurrent with a gradual shift from temporary to permanent facilities. The Base master plan docu-

Figure 1.1 - 1: MCB-Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County, California.

Figure 1.1 - 2: Welcome to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

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Figure 1.1 - 4: Training at Edson Range.

Figure 1.1 - 3: Marines at Edson Range.

ment addresses maximizing range and maneuvering capabilities, range conditions, airspace management, infrastructure and basic criteria for physical plant development.

Though the preceding BEAP’s guidelines were generally consistent with current installation design regulations and recent building projects, it appears that unless a recommendation was actually tied to a specific building construction project, it was generally not implemented. This includes base-wide improve-ments, particularly streetscapes and associated pedestrian amenities. The design of new facilities has generally acknowledged applicable existing BEAP guidelines, but existing facilities and base-wide exterior concerns have not been similarly addressed.

Though BEAP guidelines addressing such exterior issues have been in place for some time, it is likely that they have been widely implemented because they were regarded as a low funding priority com-pared to other expenditures. These improvements are not intended just for visual enhancement but for increased safety and function of the primary mission at Camp Pendleton: Training.

This BEAP includes the following primary parts:

Chapter 2 - Introduction A brief introduction describing the planning context and how the Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) is to be used.

Chapter 3 - Basewide Design Guidelines Basewide analysis of existing conditions are described prior to specific design guidelines for different Basewide exterior components. These guidelines are aimed at resolving issues identified in the analysis and providing uniform design standards for future projects.

Chapter 4 - Base Cantonment Area Design Guidelines Individual cantonment analysis and design recom-mendations for improving site specific issues. The recommendations incorporate the standards outlined in Chapter 3 and demonstrate application of the Basewide guidelines into positive effects for the improvements of the Base exterior.

Chapter 5 - Recreation Area Design Guidelines Analysis and design guideline recommendations for improving the existing Recreational Facilities. The recommendations include the standards outlined in Chapter 3 and demonstrate application of the Basewide guidelines into positive effects of exterior improvements.

Chapter 6 - Public Gate Design Guidelines Analysis and design guideline recommendations for improving the existing Public Gates throughout the Base. The recommendations include the standards outlined in Chapter 3 and demonstrate the applica-tion of the Basewide guidelines into positive effects of exterior improvements.

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Figure 1.1 - 5: Marine Corps values.

Chapter 7 - Guidelines for Native Plant Use Guidelines for use and installation of Native plants for new construction and re-vegetation projects on Base. The Base Approved Plant List in Chapter 3 includes many native plants.

Chapter 8 - Basewide Standard Details Provides the standard details and product types for Base improvements recommended in previous chapters.

Chapter 9 - Historic Assets and District Individual Historic Asset and District analysis and design recommendations for improving the preser-vation of site specific assets. The recommendations incorporate the standards outlined in Chapter 3 and demonstrate application of the Basewide guidelines for preservation improvements of the Base Historic Assets and District.

Chapter 10 - Project Evaluation Checklist Provides a project evaluation checklist for future projects to ensure compliance with installation design standards.

Chapter 11 - Submittal Requirements Outlines the submittal requirements for future proj-ects reviewed by the Public Works Department.

This document establishes specific guidelines for standardization of the Base’s exterior elements. The consistent use of these standards results in a greater order in the built environment, and simplifies devel-opment, operations and maintenance procedures.

This BEAP provides the necessary guidelines to ensure future buildings present an appropriate image for the Marine Corps and are:

• Adaptable

• Compatible with one another

• Durable

• Energy efficient

• Maintainable

The BEAP is a Design Guide or Handbook to assist facility officers, facility users, Facilities Maintenance Staff, Base Staff, SWDIV staff and contracted Architectural and Engineering firms.

As these guidelines and design standards are implemented, a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life and environment at Camp Pendleton will emerge. The implementation process will be guided by this document. Any potential exceptions shall be at the authority and discretion of the Public Works Department.

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2-1 inTroduCTion

2.1 Purpose and Project Objectives

This study presents the opportunity for Camp Pendleton to promote design excellence and unity for the Base exterior environment. This Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) is the installation’s official direction on facility and site development. It will be used in developing, designing, and reviewing all construction and renovation projects. The bulk of the document consists of design guidelines for improv-ing the function and appearance of base exterior architecture at Camp Pendleton. The guidelines address all exterior physical design elements com-monly addressed by facility development needed to produce a consistent design theme and coherent physical arrangement.

These guidelines establish specific design criteria for site planning, buildings, streets, parking, signs, site furnishings, landscaping and other visual envi-ronment components. The goal of the base exterior architecture plan is to promote design unity through-out Camp Pendleton as a way to strengthen its public image, improve its ability to recruit and retain skilled and motivated personnel, and nurture the pride and professionalism of its people.

These guidelines are meant to provide direction on how to make Camp Pendleton a more attractive and functionally organized installation through creative site design, planning, architecture and landscape architecture that supports the installation’s design goals and objectives; they also address funding, facility life cycles, local climate and maintenance con-straints in an economically responsible manner. The BEAP encourages overall designs and systems that conserve valuable resources through the principles of total life-cycle assessment.

Figure 2.1-1: Headquarters Building 1160.

Figure 2.1-2: WW II Quonset Huts found throughout the Base.

To establish this design program the authors of the BEAP gained knowledge of the unique issues inher-ent with the size and diversity of the Base including:

• Individual Cantonment Areas

• Recreational Facilities

• Plant Climatic Zones

• Varied Topography

• Environmental and Natural Resources

• Historic Assets

Because of the immense size and diversity of the Base, this document's value is in the consistent and deliberate application of the design recommendations and standards to achieve a unity and clarity not pres-ent today. The ultimate objective of the BEAP is to improve the visual quality, the quality of life, morale and also the effectiveness of the Base's training and readiness mission.

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2.2 Use of Design Guidelines

The BEAP provides design guidelines for all aspects of Base improvements. For the Public Works Office, this document guides and coordinates design of new facilities as well as the replacement, rehabilitation or reuse of existing facilities. Use of the guidelines also insures that all proposed projects comply with the approved designs and standards for the Base.

The BEAP provides standards for new construction, repairs and maintenance practices. Military and civil-ian personnel, tenants, contractors, A/E consultants and others whose activities influence the appearance of this installation will use these guidelines for design.

The basic process for using this document for a design project is as follows:

1. Consult Chapter 3-Basewide Design Guidelines to determine the basic recommended design guidelines for an overview of Basewide design objectives and concepts.

2. Consult Chapter 4-Base Cantonment Area De-sign Guidelines for more detailed information on a specific cantonment area on the Base. These guidelines are arranged in sections so that spe-cific topic information needed for a project can be copied out or downloaded in their entirety.

3. Consult Chapter 5-Recreational Area Design Guidelines for more detailed information on a specific recreation area on the Base. These guidelines are arranged in sections so that spe-cific topic information needed for a project can be copied out or downloaded in their entirety.

4. Consult Chapter 6-Public Gate Design Guide-lines for more detailed information on a specific gate onto the Base. These guidelines are ar-ranged in sections so that specific topic informa-tion needed for a project can be copied out or downloaded in their entirety.

5. Consult Chapter 7 for guidelines for native plant use on Base.

6. Consult Chapter 8 for Basewide Standard Design Details.

7. Consult Chapter 9-Historic Assets and District for more detailed information on specific historic assets on Camp Pendleton.

Figure 2.2-2: Paige Fieldhouse.

Figure 2.2-1: Semper Fit track.

8. Consult Chapter 10-Project Evaluation Checklist to ensure compliance with installation design standards.

9. Consult Chapter 11 for project submittal requirements.

10. Consult the Appendix for further support documents.

2.3 Scope

In comparison to the Camp Pendleton Master Plan, the BEAP addresses specific design criteria or guidelines associated with the implementation of physical improvements Basewide. These guidelines are directed toward site planning, architecture, land-scape, street and parking standards, signage and other important features that affect the function and visual quality of the Base environment.

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2.3.1 Environmental Influences

The Base has several climatic zones that roughly coincide with the three geomorphic regions present:

coastal plain, coastal valley, and mountain. In gen-eral, the Base has a semiarid Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Daytime temperatures rarely exceed 95º F in the summer and nighttime temperatures usually remain above freezing in the winter.

Seasonal rainfall along the Base’s coast aver-ages between 10 and 14 inches per year. Average annual precipitation in the mountains on Base varies between 20 and 40 inches, depending upon slope and elevation. Approximately seventy-five percent of the Base’s precipitation falls between November and March. Winds generally originate from the west or southwest, carrying in cool, moist offshore air.

Night and early morning overcast is common on Base throughout the spring and summer. Low clouds frequently extend inland over the coastal foothills and valleys, but usually dissipate during the morning.

Afternoons are generally clear. Coastal fog averages 29 days per year, being heaviest during the fall and winter months.

An important characteristic of local weather is its year-to-year variability. The native vegetation is adapted to periodic drought, flooding, and fire. “Fire season” occurs from May through November, with extreme fire conditions occurring when very dry, warm “Santa Ana” winds blow and when a heavy fuel load of dry vegetation is present. Camp Pendleton’s geography creates up-canyon winds because its northeast-southwest trending canyons are able to pull in marine air each day as land surfaces heat up.

At night, the breezes are pulled back down-canyon and seaward as land surfaces cool.

The terrain of the Base is varied and includes sandy shores, seaside cliffs, coastal plains, rolling hills, canyons, and mountains rising to elevations of nearly 2,700 feet. Two major physiographic provinces occur on Base: coastal plains, which rise steeply from the coast inland into fairly level terraces, and the rolling foothills of the Santa Margarita Mountains. The break between these two provinces occurs generally along Basilone Road.

Characteristic of the Peninsular Range, natural erosion over time has formed a series of southwest trending stream valleys across the generally north-west-trending hills and mountains. Each stream has

Figure 2.2-3: Lake O’Neill Recreation Area.

Figure 2.3-1: View from Vado Del Rio (25) Area of the Santa Margarita River valley.

developed its own valley fill deposits, including an alluvial fan at its mouth near the coastline. The marine terraces, inland from the coast slope uniformly to the southwest, are at inclinations of five percent or less with the majority of the rest of the Base exceeding fifteen percent slope.

Part of the coastal area consists of steep, low hills, the San Onofre Hills, and are dissected by the major stream systems of the Base. The highest elevation of the range is 1,720 feet, atop San Onofre Mountain.

Other areas contain low, wave-cut terraces that have distinct cliffs or escarpments along the seaward edge.

East of the San Onofre Hills is gently rolling topogra-phy with soils deep and level enough to support some agriculture. They give rise to the Santa Margarita Mountains, part of the Peninsular Range that extends from Orange and Riverside counties to the Mexican border. Margarita Peak, at 3,189 feet, is east of the Base and about ten miles inland from the coast.

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Soil erosion and sedimentation are common on Camp Pendleton. Soil erosion and sedimentation patterns are largely influenced by the year-to-year climatic variability, with larger soil loss events occurring per-haps once in every 20 years. Intense storms have little impact if the soil is dry enough to absorb water quickly.