Appendix_A_-Tobyhanna_Executive_Summary_FINAL.pdf

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT

I N S T A L L A T I O N D E S I G N G U I D E

E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y

SEPTEMBER 2010

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary

CONTENTS

i

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE IDG ...............................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 WHEN TO USE THE IDG ............................................................................................................................................................1-2

1.3 ORGANIZATION OF THE IDG .....................................................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 THE IDG PROCESS .....................................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.5 USING THE IDG ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-3

INSTALLATION PROFILE

2.1 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS .....................................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 VISUAL THEMES ........................................................................................................................................................................2-4

2.4 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS .......................................................................................................................................................2-6

DESIGN STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 SITE PLANNING DESIGN STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................................3-2

3.3 BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS...............................................................................................................................................3-4

3.4 CIRCULATION DESIGN STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................................3-6

3.5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS ..........................................................................................................................................3-8

3.6 SITE ELEMENTS DESIGN STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................................3-10

3.7 FORCE PROTECTION DESIGN STANDARDS ..........................................................................................................................3-12

THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK

TO B Y H A N N A AR M Y DE P O T

INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

1-1

1C H A P T E R

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE IDG

The Installation Design Guide (IDG) provides guidance for improving the visual quality of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) and in accordance with AR 210-20, Master Planning for Army

Installations. The improvements in design, along with the use of sustainable development practices, will have an immediate and long-term impact on the quality of life for those who live, work and visit the TYAD. The IDG provides a clear, comprehensive approach to maintain a positive visual image throughout this

Installation by implementing appropriate design standards that can be followed by all stakeholders.

The document’s objectives are to:

Provide a set of general design standards and guidelines that defines color, materials, style and other aspects of design for all visual elements.

Provide standards and guidelines for new construction, redevelopment, renovation, maintenance and repair projects.

Provide guidance for accomplishing sustainable development

Provide a structured methodology for establishing projects to improve the visual imagery of an installation.

Provide guidance to integrate Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) standards.

Maintain the unique historical character of an installation.

INTRODUCTION

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary1-2

IDG

Installation Stakeholders

New Project Renovation Maintenance

Depot staff & command

Design consultants

Private Stakeholders

Adjudicates and reviews violations and variances from IDG standards

Supervises the revisions and updates to the IDG

Approves all final IDG Policies

RPPB

DPW

Depot Commander

Figure 1-1 | Design Guide Audience

1.2 WHEN TO USE THE IDG

This IDG provides installation-specifi c design data, applicable to Tobyhanna Army Depot. The document is to be used in conjunction with the Installation Design Standards (IDS), Long Range Component of the Master Plan, the Transportation

Management Plan and any additional design standards that have been implemented by Tobyhanna Army Depot and the

Army.

The IDG is to be used by all individuals involved in decision-making when it comes to the design, construction and maintenance of facilities. It is also a “living document” which means that it needs to remain up-to-date to ensure its continued usefulness and relevance. As missions, budgets, standards and other conditions change at the Installation, so should this document. Revisions and updates to this IDG will be under the charge of the Directorate of Public Works with

Final approval of all IDG policies and procedures being made by the Depot Commander. The IDG’s audience is illustrated in

Figure 1-1.

1.3 ORGANIZATION OF THE IDG

This IDG is organized to facilitate the preparation and execution of projects intended to improve the visual image of

TYAD and to ensure conformity to Army standards thru the following chapters:

Chapters 2 and 3 discuss the process, use and implementation of the IDG

Chapter 4 covers the installation profile

Chapter 5 addresses the division of the installation into visual theme areas

Chapter 6 provides a list of prioritized improvement projects

Chapters 7 through 12 discuss guideline categories that establish the design parameters for the installation

INTRODUCTION

1-3

1.4 THE IDG PROCESS

This document outlines multiple steps that were carried forward to establish a cohesive and thorough design guide.

These steps are illustrated in Figure 1-2 and include:

Setting goals and objectives that address the visual requirements of an installation

Conducting visual and spatial surveys to document apparent visual themes and an inventory of visual assets and liabilities

Establishing the visual themes from the survey by determining the look and feel of areas based upon uses, dominant features and functional relationships

Determining assets and liabilities, which are visual elements that enhance or detract from the surroundings

Providing recommendations and an implementation plan to correct the noted liabilities and to enhance assets

Developing design guidelines to address typical, specific and unique installation conditions

1.5 USING THE IDG

This document is to be used in determining the general design and construction considerations inherent in the preparation of plans for all projects, regardless of the funding source. It also should referenced when developing requirements for DD1391’s, cost estimates, preliminary and fi nal designs from both in-house and external design sources.

When implementing the IDG it is important to understand the review and approval process. Designs are issued and overseen by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) with assistance from the Facility Planning Division, and DPW Engineer, Cultural

Resources and Natural Resources staff. Final approval is by the

Depot Commander.

If a project does not adhere to standards set forth by this IDG, a request for waiver will be submitted for review to the DPW

Master Planner and for approval by the RPPB.

PROJECT SITE

DESIGN

PACKAGE

REVIEW

REVIEW

REVIEW

REVIEW

PROJECT

LOCATION

& SCOPE

2. IDG ANALYSIS

CRITERIA INFORMATION

(Section 3)

1. INSTALLATION

PROFILE INFORMATION

(Section 4)

3. THEMES

(Section 5)

4. ASSETS, LIABILITIES,

& RECOMMENDATIONS

(Section 5)

REVIEW

REVIEW

G

6. REFERENCE MATRIX

FOR UIDELINES

(Section 7-12)

5. REFERENCE FOR

(Section 6)

IMPROVEMENTS

Figure 1-2 | Using the Design Guide

2-1

C H A P T E R 2

INSTALLATION PROFILE

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary 2-1

2.1 OVERVIEW

Tobyhanna Army Depot is located in Coolbaugh Township in the northwest portion of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The 1,280+ acres is accessible from Interstate 380, or State Routes 611 and

423. Much of the installation is bordered by Tobyhanna and

Gouldsboro State Parks.

The Army’s presence in this location can be traced back to 1912 when land was leased for fi eld artillery training. Its history is quite diverse and includes serving as a tank and ambulance training center during WWI, a fi eld artillery training site, encampment for the Civilian Conservation Corps, anti-aircraft artillery training site and glider storage depot during WWII, camp for German POW’s, and as a Signal depot.

Generating employment for approximately 5,600 personnel, activities at the Depot are comprised of engineering, electronics-mechanics, computer systems and industrial trades. The installation is divided into two functional areas: The Industrial

Area, which includes Testing, Storage and Supply and

Maintenance and Production sub-areas; and the Community Area, including residential, community support/MWR facilities and troop areas.

INSTALLATION PROFILE

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-2

2.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

Opportunities and constraints are evaluated for natural, cultural and man-made conditions at TYAD. Natural elements that this IDG evaluated include fl oodplains, wetlands, streams, steep slopes, threatened and endangered species, environmental buffer/protection areas and existing vegetation

(shown in Figure 2-1). Cultural conditions cover historic districts, buildings and viewsheds. Man-made elements are comprised of electromagnetic/laser hazards, helipad safety zones, landfi ll areas, hazardous material storage areas, unexploded ordnance and AT/FP setbacks (shown in Figure

2-2).

Figure 2-1 shows the environmental constraints found at

TYAD. All constraints, land uses and future development areas identifi ed in the LRC, were combined and analyzed to create a visual themes map.

Tobyhanna State Park

Slopes >15

Flood Zones

Forested Areas

Wetland Areas

Streams

Antenna Site

Tobyhanna State Park

Range Areas

Radar Zones

Antenna Site

Impact Area

Tree Clearing

Monitoring Wells

Landfill Well

Storm Sewer Discharge Point

NPDES Discharge Point

Potable Water Well

Active ERP Site

Closed ERP Site

UXO Contamination

Aluminum Sulfate

Diesel

Gas

Heating Oil

Magnesium Chloride

Sodium Hydroxide

Used Oil

Waste Oil

Figure 2-1 | Environmental Constraints Map

Figure 2-2 | Operational Constraints Map

2-3

Figure 2-3 | Land Use Map Combine Constraints Overlay

Tobyhanna State Park

Constrained Areas

Community (CMY)

Industrial (IND)

Professional/Institutional (PRO)

Ranges and Training (TNG)

Residential (RES)

Troop (TRP)

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-4

2.3 VISUAL THEMES

TYAD is composed of four visual theme areas that refl ect the unique qualities, functions and aesthetic character of the

Installation. Each of these areas were evaluated for their assets and liabilities based upon the categories of site planning, architecture, circulation, open space/landscaping, site furnishings and force protection. Recommendations were then made to address each of the liabilities and potentially enhance any assets. The visual themes, illustrated in Figure 2-4, are identifi ed as follows:

Depot Visual Theme - characterized by large, similar looking industrial buildings, orthogonally oriented streets and building grid, large paved or gravel lots for equipment and vehicle storage and a massive parking lot for employees who work in this area.

Community Visual Theme - featuring clusters of service and support buildings such as the club, PX and Commissary, residential housing, Barney’s Lake, recreation areas and mature woodlands.

Troop Visual Theme - currently a large open field with minimal infrastructure in place, which will be the future location of the Joint Readiness Center for Army Reserve and National Guard.

Range/Testing Visual Theme - visually dominated by natural features of woodlands and wetlands, this area also includes testing for radar and communication.

2-5

Figure 2-4 |Visual Themes Map

Depot Visual Theme

Community Visual Theme

Troop Visual Theme

Testing and Range Visual Theme

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-6

2.4 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Improvement projects are derived from recommendations presented during the visual analysis as well as attempting to fulfi ll master plan goals and objectives outlined in the LRC.

Multiple options for improvements were proposed to the DPW, who then narrowed down the list of projects. Ten projects are identifi ed in this IDG and include descriptions, existing conditions, proposed solutions and a cost estimate for each solution.

The ten visual improvement projects include:

Community Center Streetscape Improvement

Community Center Gateway

Stroudsburg Gate

Recreation Area Parking and Entry Redevelopment

Community Multi-Use Trail

Hap Arnold Boulevard Landscape Improvement Plan

Headquarters Building/Industrial Complex Entry Redevelopment

Main Lot Pedestrian Walk

Industrial Complex Recreation Redevelopment

DPW Area Pedestrian Park

Community Center Streetscape

The Community Center Streetscape improvement project

(Figure 2-5) is based on the Depot’s future plan to consolidate and centralize community functions within the community area. This improvement will address General Lemnitzer Street with the idea that it will become the “Main Street” of the town center.

Community Center Gateway

The Community Center Gateway (Figure 2-6) consists of two existing monuments at the intersection of General

Lemnitzer Street and Hap Arnold Boulevard. This project includes adding landscape, sidewalks and other pedestrian safety improvements, enhancing the entry experience to the

Community Center.

2-7

Figure 2-5 | Community Center Streetscape shrub border to screen parked cars paver crosswalk

82’ setback street lights street trees

Ge ne ra l L en m itz er

S tre et shared parking lot

Figure 2-6 | Community Center Gateway delineated crosswalks evergreen tree backdrop ornamental trees

Hap Arnold Boulevard

Ge ne ral Le mnit ze r S tre et existing memorial shrubs benches decorative street lights existing memorial

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-8

Stroudsburg Gate

Stroudsburg Gate (Figure 2-7) is expected to receive additional traffi c once the Joint Readiness Center and Community Area consolidation is complete. As such, this project proposed a realignment of the entry from Route 423, new ID Check/Gate

House and Inspection Shelter meeting current standards, as well as new entry signs and landscape.

Recreation Area Parking and Entry Redevelopment

The Recreation Area Parking and Entry Redevelopment project

(Figure 2-8) includes creating a hard-surfaced parking lot, drop-off area and sidewalks for enhanced pedestrian safety, landscape improvements and replacement of the existing fence around the swimming pool.

2-9

Figure 2-8 | Recreation Area Parking and Entry Redevelopment

Figure 2-7 | Stroudsburg Gate street trees

Depot entrance sign and planting

Proposed Joint Readiness Center Campus

Inspection Shelter

Depot entrance gate

Campus entrance and gate proposed sidewalks

ID Check / Gate House concrete barrier

Hap Arnold Boulevard relocated perimeter fence main pavilion drop-off plaza grass overflow parking and stormwater infiltration zone

Ha p

Ar no ld B ou lev ar d multi-use trail drop-off paved sidewalks

Ro ut e stormwater infiltration zone

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-10

Community Multi-Use Trail

A Community Multi-Use Trail (Figure 2-9) is proposed to connect all areas of the installation, providing a 2.0-mile loop for bike riding, running, walking and additional fi tness requirements. The trail will run through the community and recreational areas, along Barney’s Lake and the stationary military equipment display along Hap Arnold Boulevard with connections to the Depot and Residential Areas, as well as both

Access Control Points.

Hap Arnold Boulevard Landscape Improvement

The Hap Arnold Boulevard Landscape Improvement Plan

(Figure 2-10) would add landscaping and updated lighting fi xtures to enhance the visual impact of the military equipment display for pedestrians and automobiles that enter and leave through Scranton Gate. Because this is the main entry drive for the installation, this project also proposes using dense evergreen landscaping to mitigate the visual impact of the

Waste Water Treatment Plant.

2-11

Hap Arnold BoulevardMulti-Use Trail

Figure 2-9 | Community Multi-Use Trail Section

Figure 2-10 | Hap Arnold Boulevard Landscape Improvement military equipment displays new street lighting proposed plantings security fence painted black multi-use trail

Ha p

Ar no ld Bo ule va rd

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-12

Headquarters Building/Industrial Complex Entry Redevelopment

The current entry into the Industrial Complex is an area of high pedestrian circulation, both workers and visitors to the

Installation. This project (Figure 2-11) proposes creating a paved pedestrian-oriented plaza in front of the current Visitor

Center and Security Personnel Building, eliminating the asphalt pavement that currently extends up to the face of the structure.

Curbing, bollards and landscape planters will enhance the security of this facility as well as the safety of pedestrians entering and leaving through this area.

Main Lot Pedestrian Walk

The Main Parking Lot Pedestrian Walk project (Figure 2-12) will provide a clearly identifi able route for pedestrians to traverse the parking area to the Industrial Complex entry.

Wide, refl ective crosswalk striping, combined with two landscaped parking lot islands will improve the visual appeal and safety for personnel and visitors.

2-13

Figure 2-11 | Headquarters Building/ Industrial Complex Entry Redevelopment

Figure 2-12 | Main Lot Pedestrian Walk bollards pedestrian walk benches

Visitor Center and Security Personnel Building paved entry plaza planted area

Industrial Complex security fence and gate large planters pedestrian walk

Main Parking Lot

Visitor Center paved walkways landscaped areas

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary2-14

Industrial Complex Recreation Redevelopment

Recreation areas are very important to workers at TYAD.

The enhancements to the Industrial Complex recreation facilities will further expand upon this existing asset. In this improvement plan (Figure 2-13) a large, raised seating plaza is proposed to accommodate new outdoor dining tables for lunch times and other special events. Walkways are added around the softball fi eld to connect these recreational features to the proposed training center buildings.

DPW Area Pedestrian Park

The fi nal project is to create a small pedestrian park (Figure

2-14) and enhance pedestrian safety in the DPW area. This is associated with consolidating DPW functions into a campus-like setting. Two landscape islands are created at either end of the existing parking lot and buildings are connected together with clearly marked pedestrian routes thru the parking area.

2-15

Figure 2-13 | Industrial Complex Recreation Redevelopment

Figure 2-14 | DPW Area Pedestrian Park softball field seating plaza park with trail system proposed street trees paver crosswalk

Headquarters Building proposed sidewalks delineated crosswalk pavilion additional parking

DP

W

Fir e S tat ion

DP

W main vehicular entry landscaped seating plaza

DP

W paver walkways

1s t S tre et

3-1

C H A P T E R

DESIGN STANDARDS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary 3-1

3.1 OVERVIEW

As the installation is assessed, additional standards and guidelines are developed to address site specifi c and unique installation conditions. When developing these guidelines, it is important that they refl ect the Tobyhanna Army Depot IDG vision and goals.

These standards and guidelines are developed within the following design categories:

Site Planning - To produce an attractive, sustainable development that preserves and enhances natural and cultural resources.

Buildings - To ensure that future buildings blend well with existing conditions and to maintain the unique sense of place at

TYAD.

Circulation - To establish a sustainable system that promotes aesthetic appeal, environmental preservation, and safe, and efficient circulation patterns.

Landscape - To improve the physical and psychological well-being of those living and working on the Installation, contributing to preservation and restoration of resources.

Site Elements - To enhance the appearance and sustainability of TYAD by placing specific, conforming elements that fit in a location’s distinct character.

Force Protection Elements - To provide effective protection that do not detract from the visual character of the Installation.

DESIGN STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-2

3.2 SITE PLANNING DESIGN STANDARDS

Site Planning Design Standards provides an overview of how site planning fi ts in the overall master plan and design process, listing the site planning objectives for TYAD, providing typical spatial arrangements and describing the distribution of land patterns and their character.

The goal of site planning is to produce an attractive, sustainable development for TYAD that addresses these objectives:

Preserving natural site features and historically significant landscapes

Clustering community facilities into a “Town Center”

Establishing a cohesive land use development pattern

Separating incompatible land uses

Protecting and enhancing existing cultural and historical resources

Implementing a well organized way-finding system

Developing strategies for shared parking lots and facilities

Maintaining consistent, unified and logical building relationships

Designing security elements to be compatible with the site

Restoring natural and native vegetation where appropriate

3-3

Figure 3-1 | Industrial Development Patterning demonstrates the grid-like utilitarian streets and building organization.

Figure 3-3 | Administrative Development Patterning forms a campus of buildings that frame open space and courtyards.

parking future development vehicle circulation green space

Tobyhanna State Park

Community

Legend

Professional/ Institutional

Ranges, Training, and Open Space

Industrial

Troop

Figure 3-2 | Depot Development Patterns Overview Map

Figure 3-4 | Community Development Patterning sets a hierarchy of streets in a grid forming individual development blocks.

Legend

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-4

3.3 BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS

The Building Design Standards are meant to provide objectives and visual determinants that are to be utilized to identify and assess building’s design and quality. This assessment includes both interior and exterior development and maintenance of buildings that refl ect the four facility prototypes identifi ed at

TYAD:

Industrial Facilities (Figure 3-3), which are very large in mass and have a utilitarian character and layout.

Administrative Facilities (Figure 3-4), such as the Headquarters Building which are more humanly scaled, form courtyards, fronts a street and have more of an iconic architectural character.

Community Facilities (Figure 3-5), such as the PX and Commissary. These structures have their main entrances along a street or parking, are no more than 2 stories in height and contain functions for both on-Post and off-Post users.

Residential Facilities (Figure 3-6) are meant to be more flexible as modern living standards and space requirements are continually shifting. Typical residential buildings would include hipped roofs, be humanly scaled and allow for varying exterior finishes and colors.

As part of these prototypes, this chapter of the IDG further addresses building entrances, plazas and courtyards accessibility; building additions, service areas, storage types, and mechanical equipment locations; historic characters and adaptive reuse guidelines and sustainability, security, maintenance and renovations.

3-5

Item Material Color

Roof Shingles Dark Brown or Dark Multi-Color

Walls Clay Brick, Natural Stone, Vinyl Natural and Neutral Colors

Base Clay Brick or Natural Stone Natural and Neutral Colors

Wall Accents Clay Brick or Natural Stone Natural and Neutral Colors

Figure 3-6 | Residential Facilities Prototypes

Item Material Color

Roof Standing Seam Metal or Flat Dark Brown

Walls Stucco, CMU, Split-Faced

CMU

Beige

Base Split-face CMU, Natural Stone Beige and Natural Tones (for stone)

Wall Accents Split-face CMU, Precast Concrete, Natural Stone

Beige and Natural Tones (for stone)

Figure 3-5 | Community Facilities Prototypes

Item Material Color

Roof Standing Seam Metal or Flat Dark Brown

Walls Stucco, CMU, Split-Faced CMU Beige

Base Split-face CMU, Natural Stone Beige and Natural Tones (for stone)

Wall Accents Split-face CMU, Precast Concrete, Natural Stone

Beige and Natural Tones (for stone)

Figure 3-4 | Administrative Facilities Prototypes

Item Material Color

Roof Standing Seam Metal or Flat Dark Brown

Walls Stucco, CMU, or Metal Beige

Base Concrete Standard

Wall Accents Split-face CMU, Precast Concrete Tan

Figure 3-3 | Industrial Facilities Prototypes

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-6

3.4 CIRCULATION DESIGN STANDARDS

The circulation system provides the primary vantage point from which TYAD is viewed. This section is used to provide a hierarchy of circulation for roadways, pedestrian walkways and multi-use trails, separating incompatible traffi c and promoting sustainability though alternative modes of transportation (See

Figure 3-8). Circulation design standards include the layout, planting, signage and lighting, promoting a sense of orientation and visual impressions of the Installation.

Circulation objectives include:

Providing circulation that meets anti-terrorism and security requirements

Promoting and enhance public health and safety

Accommodating all forms of vehicular and pedestrian circulation

Establishing clear and understandable hierarchies

Contributing to a unified, high-quality visual environment

Conforming future routes to natural conditions or to the existing framework

Reinforcing desired visual character by lighting, signage, furnishings and planting

Designing gates and entries to complement the architectural sensibility of the Depot

Minimizing adverse impacts on adjacent land uses

Furthermore, this chapter focuses on intersections, crosswalks and ramps, installation entrances, parking locations and design, vehicle storage lots, service and drop-off areas, pathways and signage.

3-7

DDD

DDD

DDD

DDD

DDD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD DD DD DD DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DD

DDDD

DDDD

DDDD

DD

DD

DD

DDDD

DDD

DD

DD

DDDD

Figure 3-8 | Road Hierarchy Regulation Plan

Primary Roads

Secondary Roads

Tertiary Roads

Legend

Service Roads

Figure 3-7 | Primary Road Section and Plan

Figure 3-9 | Secondary Road Section and Plan (Community Area)

Figure 3-10 | Secondary Road Section and Plan (Industrial Area)

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-8

3.5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS

This chapter of the IDG includes the selection, placement and maintenance of plant material at TYAD. Guidance is given for most common landscape circumstances, however, each situation requires individual design guidance to ensure it best suits the site conditions.

The chapter also includes information on building foundation planting, open space and monument/landmark planting, streetscape planting, entrance planting, parking lot planting, AT/FP considerations, selecting plant material, installation and maintenance of the plant material. Refer to Figure 3-12.

The objectives of the landscape design standards include:

Preserving and enhancing trees, forest lands and detailed planting features

Improving the overall visual quality of the installation

Blending the built and natural environments

Providing scale and comfort to pedestrians

Reinforcing hierarchy of circulation systems (Figure 3-11)

Screening and buffering incompatible land uses

Minimizing maintenance though the use of native plants

Restoring under utilized areas to mitigate development

Maintaining the TYAD policy of 2 new trees for every 4 inches of caliper tree removed

3-9

Figure 3-11 |Planting Setback Section

Planting Type Arrangement Spacing Species Tree Planting Area

Tree Planting Area Width

Primary

Clustered (informal) or

Regular (formal)

Random or

40’-50’

Multiple or

Single

Continuous swale or Continuous

Planter 8’ - 10’

Regular (formal) 30’ - 45’ Single Continuous Planter 8’ - 10’

Tertiary

Optional 30’ - 45’ Single Continuous Planter 4’ - 8’

Figure 3-12 | Streetscape Planting Details clear of vertical obstructions

33’

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-10

3.6 SITE ELEMENTS DESIGN STANDARDS

Site elements are used to support the visual character of an individual them area while creating a consistent image for the entire Installation. This is done through the use of style, scale and colors for site furnishings, signs lighting and utilities.

Specifi cally, this chapter focuses on site furniture, outdoor structures, monuments and memorials, safety and security, signage, lighting, and utilities.

Objectives for the site element design standards are:

Providing site element that are appropriate to their intended function

Establishing a coordinated system of site elements throughout the installation

Expressing an image, character and scale appropriate to the Installation

Designing and locating all site elements to meet AT/FP requirements

Using recycled/salvaged materials in the site elements wherever possible

Selecting durable materials and finishes to minimize maintenance and repair

Minimizing negative visual impacts of utility systems

3-11

Victor Stanley T Series TP-36Victor Stanley Homestead Series Model 8

Victor Stanley GreenSites Series RHF-24

Landscape Forms Sort Recycling Systems

Secure Site Design L.L.C. BRWS-101

Rubbermaid Infinity 9W34

Rubbermaid Infinity 9W33Victor Stanley Homestead Series ST-5

Victor Stanley GreenSites Series CM-50

Victor Stanley Homestead Series CP-4

Victor Stanley GreenSites Series RTH-24

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-12

3.7 FORCE PROTECTION DESIGN STANDARDS

Due to TYAD’s activities and operations, force protection has been a challenging prospect. The diverse security demands of individual facilities, older facilities that are incompliant, and limited land resources all play a part in challenging a designer to meet regulations within the confi nes of existing conditions.

Site elements such as fences, courtyards, screen walls, swales, berms, planters and retaining walls should not only be used to meet security requirement, but also to visually enhance and complement the design of a facility.

The objectives of any force protection design standards should include:

Integrating security elements so that they blend into the surround landscape

Being sympathetic to design by matching the aesthetics of the built environment

Exploring alternatives when force protection measures have negative impacts beyond what is feasible

Designing for consistency with an aesthetic quality throughout the Depot

Although the fi nal force protection design decisions will require coordination among the design disciplines and security personnel, this chapter outlines implementation strategies, minimum distances and separations, building orientations and unobstructed space, fencing, lighting, berms and landscape considerations, access control points, and signage. Some of these strategies are illustrated in Figures 3-13, 3-15, and 3-16.

3-13

Figure 3-14 | Standoff Distances and Building Separation Diagram

33’ 82’

33’

148’

82’ 33’ uninhabitated buildings primary gathering buildings inhabitated building controlled perimeter

Figure 3-13 | Planted Berms can be natural-looking alternatives to meet force protection requirements

Figure 3-15 | Planters are simple, low-cost options that are visually appealing

Figure 3-16 | A combination of boulders and bollards add character and blend in with their surroundings

Tobyhanna Army Depot Installation Design Guide Executive Summary3-14

In Summary:

Use the guideline chapters within this IDG in determining the general design and construction considerations inherent in the preparation of project plans. This document provides design guidelines and Army-wide design standards intended to be used in all maintenance, repair, renovation and new construction projects. Implementing these guidelines will provide a clear, comprehensive approach to maintaining a positive visual image throughout Tobyhanna Army Depot.

200 DAINGERF IELD ROAD, ALEXANDRIA , VA 22314