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c hap t e r 9 Project Evaluation Checklist

9.1 Summary

The Project Evaluation Checklist serves as a summary for the planning, design objectives, and quality control for all development projects at Camp Pendleton. All future projects use the checklist to assure that building program requirements and important design issues are taken into consideration. Also, to determine conformance of development objectives, it is necessary to review the Base Master Plan.

9.2 Project Evaluation

The following evaluation checklist serves as a summary of planning and design objectives. Staff personnel (military, planning and civil engineering) are to use the checklist when formulating a program for a specific project. An A&E may use it as a reminder of important items to consider during the planning and design phases of a project. The Government may use the checklist to evaluate design work during its review and approval process.

Figure 9. 1 - 1: Use the Project Evaluation checklist before a project begins to assure conformance with the BEAP.

9.2 A. Project Evaluation Checklist

I .. ~ • • Land Use • Is the plan compatible with the existing development character and functions of the area?

Reference Section 3.3 • Is the plan compatible with natural site and environmental factors?

• Does the plan foster convenient, harmonious and workable relationships among the land uses?

• Does the plan ensure provisions of adequate open space?

• Does the plan (project) encourage wise use and sound management?

• Does the plan (project) promote a distinct "sense of place" and community or cantonment identity?

Site Planning • Has a site analysis been prepared?

Reference • Does the plan provide appropriate linkages to existing

Section 3.4 development?

• Has the proposed project been sited near other similar uses?

• Does the project meet the setback requirements?

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Site Planning (continued)

Reference Section 3.4

Architecture

Reference Section 3.5

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• Are the buildings oriented to maximize:

views solar access wind drainage

• Does the layout of the buildings follow the existing development patterns?

• Will the site drain away from the building and toward the street or storm drain?

• Does the project maximize use of existing parking, access, and pedestrian circulation and improve the efficiency of the area with the existing development?

• Does the plan provide for barrier free access?

• Does the plan take into consideration future expansion opportunities?

• Does the architecture present a style and form that is simple, functional, direct and that follows the BEAP Design Policy Letter?

• Is the mass and scale of the building consistent with adjacent projects?

• Does the project contribute to greater unity between it and adjacent buildings?

• If there are multiple buildings are they arranged to provide courtyards or enclosed outdoor spaces?

• Do the openings (windows and doors) present a uniform rhythm on the building face?

• Are the windows recessed from the face of the wall?

• Is the roof slope 4:1 (up to 50 feet in length) or 3:1 (over 50 feet in length)?

• Are the building materials consistent with those outlined in the Appendix of this document?

• Is the roof color consistent with those outlined in the Appendix of this document?

• Are the colors for the building's doors, windows and seamed metal roofs factory finished?

• If stairs are provided are they enclosed?

• Are downspouts with subdrains to the street provided?

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Architectu re • If the project entails modifications to an existing building, does the (continued) design conform to the existing building in form style and materials?

Reference • Is equipment screening provided for the ground mounted

Section 3.5 mechanical equipment?

• Do the buildings include energy efficient items?

• Is the roof equipment properly screened?

Landscape • Does the project maintain and preserve the existing landscape resources?

Reference Section 3.6 • Is landscaping provided as an integral element of the proposed project?

• Does the planting design contribute to the functional, aesthetic and environmental qualities of the site? Adjacent sites?

• Does the landscape concept provide a simple design palette? This consists of trees as the dominant landscape element and the use of low growing shrubs, groundcover or gravel mulch.

• Is the proposed project site located adjacent to a major arterial or collector street that requires Basewide street tree planting?

• Does the proposed project provide the required street trees?

• Is the parking area landscaped per the BEAP requirements?

• Does the project transitional area use the proper plant material for this area?

• Are proposed plants selected from the BEAP's Plant Matrix?

• Will the plants selected maintain a natural form and not require extensive pruning or maintenance?

• When the selected plants grow to a mature size, will they be appropriate for the area where they are planted?

• Will an automatic irrigation system be provided?

• Is the automatic controller placed in a convenient location?

Street Design • Does the proposed improvement result in greater clarity to the circulation hierarchy?

Reference Section 3.7 • Does the proposed project provide for the safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians?

• Does the project result in an improved streetscape appearance?

• Does the project result in an improved intersection design?

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Street Design • Are concrete curbs and gutters provided for the street and parking (continued) areas?

Reference • Does the project meet the access requirements in Section 3.7C?

Section 3.7 Are sidewalks provided? •

• Are signs and other visual or physical obstructions set back the proper distance from the street?

Parking • Is the efficiency of the proposed parking facility maximized?

Reference • Has an accurate parking demand analysis been prepared to

Section 3.8 determine the appropriate number of parking stalls?

• Is the parking facility access provided from a secondary street and not a minor arterial?

• Are the parking stalls and aisles oriented to allow for direct pedestrian access to the building entry?

• Does the parking area provide clear and safe circulation for motorists and pedestrians?

• Does the plan incorporate the proper setbacks from street and buildings?

• Are the stalls and aisles measurements according to the BEAP?

• Are concrete curbs and gutters provided in the parking area?

• Is handicap parking provided per ADA standards?

• Is the parking area clearly defined from the circulation?

• Is additional parking required to help relieve overflow parking for adjacent or nearby facilities?

• Is temporary parking being proposed? For how long and will the site provide landscaping and other site furnishings?

• Is landscaping and lighting provided p~r the BEAP standards?

• Have appropriate measures been taken to reduce the visual impact of the parking facility with mounding, screening and landscaping?

Pedestrian • Does the proposed project augment continuous and convenient Circulation pedestrian network to the surrounding facilities?

Reference • Are walks provided and are the walks safe and comfortable?

Section 3.9 Are the walkways properly sized? •

• Are the walkways lighted?

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Pedestrian • Are new walks compatible in design, material, and location with Circulation (cont.) adjacent walks?

Reference • Have pedestrian amenities been provided?

Section 3.9

• Are handicap ramps provided to allow access to the project?

Signage • Do signs for the proposed project conform with the guidelines for design materials, color, and typography?

Reference Section 3.10 • Are the signs properly located for visibility, safety, and appearance?

• Are the proposed signs absolutely necessary?

• Are there multiple signs in this location that could be grouped with the new sign(s)?

• If temporary signs are being provided what is the "lifetime" of the sign?

Lighting • Do the light standards (fixtures and poles) conform to the design guidelines?

Reference Section 3.11 • Have proper illumination levels for pedestrians been provided for orientation, safety and security?

• Have proper illumination levels for parking been provided for orientation, safety and security?

• Are signs illuminated per the design guidelines?

• Has proper building entry and exit lighting been provided?

Site Furniture • Have site furnishings been provided as part of the proposed project?

Reference Section 3.12 • Are the furnishings properly located and grouped for user comfort, convenience, safety and enjoyment?

• Have adequate provisions for the handicapped been incorporated in the design of the site furnishing setting?

• Do the furnishings incorporate the use of recycled material?

Screens, Walls and • Have unsightly areas and objects been screened from public view?

Fences - Parking

- Utilities Reference - Mechanical equipment (Roof and Ground) Section 3.13 - Trash enclosures

- Storage areas

• Do screen walls and fences conform to the design guidelines?

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Utilities • Have the utilities been located in a low visibility area?

Reference • Have the visual and functional impacts of existing utilities been

Section 3.14 minimized by screening?

• Can the existing or the proposed utilities be undergrounded to minimize the visual impact to the project?

• Is the proposed project connected to the existing storm drain?

• Will patches to existing pavement be made with matching materials?

• Will planting areas be disturbed by construction and be fully restored?

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