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INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE

US Army

Fort Carson

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August 2016

INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE

August 2016

Fort Carson, Colorado

Installation Design Guide

July 2016

Effective Date: August 2016

Developed By;

Directorate of Public Works

1626 Evans Street, Building 1219

Fort Carson, Colorado 80913

Authorized By;

US Army Garrison, Fort Carson, Colorado

Installation Management Command, Central Region maintained By;

Directorate of Public Works – Master Planning Division

1626 Evans Street, Building 1219

Fort Carson, Colorado 80913

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Contents

Section 1 – General ..................................... 1-1

1.1 Introduction ................................................. 1-1

1.1-A Objectives and Compliance ................ 1-1

1.1-B Permits ............................................................. 1-2

1.1-C Requests ......................................................... 1-3

1.1-D Engineering Requirements ................. 1-4

1.1-E Fire Department Information ......... 1-4

1.1-F IDG Contact Information ................. 1-5

1.2 Summary of Changes .................................. 1-5

1.3 Installation Profile .................................. 1-5

1.3-A History ............................................................. 1-5

1.3-B Climate Data ................................................ 1-6

1.3-C Wind ................................................................. 1-7

1.3-D Hydrology ..................................................... 1-7

1.3-E Wetlands ........................................................ 1-9

1.3-F Wildlife ........................................................... 1-9

1.3-G Cultural Resources ................................. 1-9

1.3-H Historic Preservation ........................... 1-9

1.4 Net Zero Goals ........................................... 1-10

1.4-A Net Zero Energy ..................................... 1-10

1.4-B Net Zero Water ....................................... 1-10

1.4-C Net Zero Waste ........................................ 1-10

1.5 Primary Land Use Map ............................. 1-11

Section 2 – Infrastructure ................... 2-1

2.1 Natural Gas Service …………………… 2-1

2.1-A General Information ........................... 2-1

2.1-B Pipe Installation ...................................... 2-2

2.1-C Tracer Wire / Warning Tape ............ 2-3

2.1-D Cathodic Protection ........................... 2-6

2.1-E Testing Requirements ......................... 2-10

2.1-F Meters, Regulators, Pipe Risers ..... 2-11

2.1-G Materials ...................................................... 2-12

2.1-H References & Point of Contact .... 2-13

2.2 Electrical Dist. and Installation 2-14

2.2-A General System Information .......... 2-14

2.2-B General Design Information ......... 2-14

2.2-C Electric Meter Requirements ......... 2-16

2.2-D Roadway Street Lighting &

Parking Lot Lighting ......................... 2-17

2.2-E Walkway Lighting ................................. 2-17

2.2-F Labeling and Equipment

Identification .......................................... 2-17

2.2-G Temporary Services ................................ 2-18

2.2-H Additional Resources & Details ... 2-18

2.3 Water .................................................................. 2-38

2.3-A Water Service Taps ¾” to 2” .............. 2-38

2.3-B Water Service Taps 4” and Larger . 2-40

2.3-C Water Service Fire Protection ...... 2-41

2.3-D Water Distribution Main .................. 2-43

2.3-E General Notes ........................................... 2-44

2.3-F References & Point of Contact .... 2-46

2.4 Sewer & Waste Water Collection .... 2-46

2.4-A Sewer & Waste Water Collection 2-46

2.4-B General Requirements ........................ 2-46

2.4-C Material ......................................................... 2-48

2.4-D Permits .......................................................... 2-48

2.5 Storm ................................................................... 2-48

2.5-A Stormwater Program .......................... 2-48

2.6 Circulation ................................................... 2-49

2.6-A General ........................................................ 2-49

2.6-B Sustainable Transportation ............ 2-49

2.6-C Roadway Design ...................................... 2-49

2.6-D Roadway Crossing Standards ...... 2-51

2.6-E Fire Lanes and Access ........................... 2-52

2.6-F Traffic Calming ...................................... 2-53

2.6-G Pedestrian Circulation ...................... 2-53

2.6-H Tactical Vehicle Trails ....................... 2-54

2.7 Engineering Details ................................. 2-54

Section 3 – Site ............................................... 3-1

3.1 Circulation ..................................................... 3-1

3.1-A Parking ............................................................. 3-1

3.1-B Bikeways ........................................................... 3-4

3.1-C Handicapped Accessible Parking ... 3-4

3.2 Grading & Drainage ................................... 3-5

3.2-A Soil Erosion Control ............................ 3-4

3.2-B Rainwater ....................................................... 3-6

3.3 Irrigation Standards ............................... 3-6

3.3-A Design and materials ............................. 3-6

3.4 Landscaping .................................................... 3-7

3.4-A General ............................................................ 3-7

3.4-B Performance Info. for Turf ............. 3-8

3.4-C Irrigation Systems ................................ 3-11

3.4-D Green Infrastructure Zones ........... 3-11

3.4-E Landscaping Zones ................................. 3-13

3.4-F Acceptable Plants List .......................... 3-21

3.5 Furnishings ................................................... 3-25

3.6 Lighting ........................................................... 3-25

3.6-A Parking ........................................................... 3-25

3.6-B Walkways ...................................................... 3-25

3.6-C Miscellaneous ........................................... 3-25

3.7 Signs ................................................................... 3-26

3.7-A General .......................................................... 3-26

3.7-B Parking Signs ............................................. 3-27

3.7-C New Sign Requests .................................. 3-30

3.7-D Sign Change Requests .......................... 3-30

3.7-E Exceptions to Policy ............................ 3-30

3.7-F Exceptions to Policy process ......... 3-30

INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE FORT CARSON, COLORADO AUGUST 2016

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Section 4 – Buildings ............................... 4-1

4.1 Architectural ............................................... 4-1

4.1-A Visual Themes ............................................. 4-1

4.1-B Visual Theme Boundaries ..................... 4-3

4.1-C Visual theme Categories ...................... 4-4

4.1-D Keyed Access entry Control .......... 4-19

4.1-E Building Signage ..................................... 4-20

4.2 Interior Design .......................................... 4-21

4.2-A Interior Finishes ..................................... 4-21

4.2-B Furnishings ................................................ 4-22

4.3 Structural ..................................................... 4-22

4.3-A Foundations .............................................. 4-22

4.4 Mechanical .................................................... 4-22

4.4-A General .......................................................... 4-22

4.4-B Domestic Hot Water Heaters ......... 4-23

4.4-C Hot Water or Steam Boilers ............ 4-23

4.4-D Air Conditioning ................................... 4-23

4.4-E Air Distribution ...................................... 4-23

4.4-F Radiant Heat Systems ........................... 4-24

4.4-G Ventilation ................................................. 4-24

4.4-H Control systems ...................................... 4-24

4.5 Plumbing ......................................................... 4-24

4.5-A Interior Plumbing Systems .............. 4-24

4.6 electrical......................................................... 4-25

4.6-A Electric Meters ........................................ 4-25

4.6-B Conductors ............................................... 4-25

4.6-C Energy-Efficient Lighting ................ 4-25

4.6-D Occupancy Sensors ................................ 4-26

4.7 Fire Alarm Systems ..................................... 4-27

4.7-A Energy Management Control system ............................................................. 4-27

4.7-B EMCS Scheduling Procedure .......... 4-27

4.7-C Naming Conventions ........................... 4-28

4.7-D History extensions ................................ 4-28

4.7-E Metering ....................................................... 4-28

4.7-F System Graphics ....................................... 4-29

Section 5 - Environmental ................... 5-1

5.1 General Information ................................. 5-1

5.1-A Environmental Compliance

Assessment Team ...................................... 5-1

5.1-B National Environmental Policy . 5-1

5.1-C Spill Control ............................................ 5-1

5.2 Environmentally Sensitive Areas ..... 5-1

5.2-A Wetlands ........................................................ 5-1

5.2-B Wildlife ........................................................... 5-2

5.2-C Cultural Resources ................................. 5-2

5.2-D Forestry Program .................................. 5-2

5.3 Air Quality ........................................................ 5-3

5.3-A Air Program .................................................. 5-3

5.4 Water Quality .................................................. 5-3

5.4-A Water Quality Program ........................ 5-3

5.4-B Water Rights................................................ 5-4

5.5 Petroleum and Soils Management .... 5-3

5.5-A Above Ground Storage Tanks .......... 5-3

5.5-B Underground Storage Tanks ........... 5-4

5.5-C Installation Restoration Prgm ..... 5-4

5.5-D Pest Management ...................................... 5-4

5.6 Contaminates ................................................. 5-4

5.6-A Asbestos, Lead and Toxics .................... 5-4

5.6-B Hazardous Waste Storage .................. 5-4

5.6-C Household Hazardous Waste

Disposal Facility ........................................ 5-4

Section 6 - Force Protection .............. 6-1

6.1 General ................................................................ 6-1

6.1-A Guidance ......................................................... 6-1

6.1-B Coordination ............................................. 6-1

6.2 Building Siting and Design ................. 6-1

6.2-A General ........................................................... 6-1

6.2-B Minimum Standoff Distances and

Building Separation ................................ 6-2

6.2-C Building Orientation ............................ 6-2

6.3 Landscape Considerations ................... 6-3

6.3-A Vegetation ..................................................... 6-3

6.3-B Fences ................................................................ 6-4

6.4 Physical Security ......................................... 6-4

6.4-A Lighting .......................................................... 6-4

6.4-B Berms ................................................................. 6-4

6.4-C Physical Security Equipment ............. 6-5

6.4-D Area Specifications ................................. 6-5

6.4-E Arms Storage ................................................ 6-5

6.5 Gates and Entrances (ACPs) ................. 6-5

6.5-A General ........................................................... 6-5

6.5-B References .................................................... 6-5

Section 7 – Fire Protection .................. 7-1

7.1 General Information ................................ 7-1

7.2 Fire Extinguishers ....................................... 7-1

7.3 General Project Guidelines .................. 7-2

7.3-A SITE MAINTENANCE DURING

CONSTRUCTION ......................................... 7-2

7.3-B Special System Plans ................................ 7-2

7.3-C System Tests ................................................... 7-3

7.3-D INSPECTION, TEST AND PERMIT

REQUEST INFORMATION ........................ 7-3

7.3-E Projects With Special

Consideration ............................................ 7-4

7.4 Water Supply ..................................................... 7-4

7.5 Fire Hydrant Clearances ........................ 7-5

7.5-A General notes .............................................. 7-5

7.5-B Fire Department Access ......................... 7-5

7.5-C Fier Lane Sign Specifications ............ 7-6

7.5-D Addresses, Strett Names, signs ......... 7-6

7.6 Approved Turn-Arounds and Cul-De-

Sac ............................................................................ 7-6

7.6-A Arial Fire Truck Info .............................. 7-7

7.6-B Approved Fire Access Surfaces .......... 7-7

7.7 NFPA 704 Placarding................................... 7-6

7.8 Fire Alarm System Plans and Min.

Submittal Requirements .......................... 7-8

7.8-A General Guidance ..................................... 7-8

7.8-B Drawings ........................................................ 7-9

7.8-C Attachments to Drawings ................. 7-9

7.9 Fire Alarm Notification Location

Requirements ................................................. 7-10

7.10 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System

Requirements ................................................. 7-10

7.11 Post Indicator Valve ............................... 7-13

7.11-A General Notes ........................................... 7-13

7.11-B Standpipe Requirements ..................... 7-13

7.11-C Bollards ........................................................ 7-13

7.12 Commercial Cooking Fire

Extinguishing Systems ............................ 7-13

7.13 High-Piled Stock ........................................ 7-14

7.14 Exit Sign Requirements .......................... 7-14

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7.15 Rapid EntryEquipment ............................ 7-15

7.15-A Approved Type ............................................ 7-15

7.15-B Required Keys ............................................. 7-15

7.15-C Placement ..................................................... 7-15

7.15-D Marking the Building ......................... 7-15

7.15-E Override Switches .................................. 7-15

7.15-F Padlocks ....................................................... 7-15

7.16 Mass Notification ..................................... 7-16

7.16-A Background ............................................... 7-16

7.16-B Purpose ........................................................... 7-16

7.16-C Abbreviations ............................................. 7-16

7.16-D Review/Installation Process .......... 7-17

7.16-E Mass Notification Components ... 7-17

7.16-F Power Supply Features ......................... 7-18

7.16-G Local Operator Console ................... 7-18

7.16-H Audible Appliance Network ............. 7-19

7.16-I Visual Appliance Network ................. 7-20

7.16-J Fort Carson Monaco Transmitter

Requirements ............................................. 7-21

Section 8 - Development Plans

8.1 Butts Army Airfield

8.1-A Objectives

8.1-B Goals

8.2 10 th

Special Forces Group

8.3 Iron Horse Park

8.3-A Overview

8.3-B Goals

8.4 Energy and Water Master Plan

8.4-A Vision and Coals

8.5 Central Core

8.5-A Central Core Planning Vision

8.5-B Goals

8.6 Banana Belt

8.6-A Area Description

8.7 Green Infrastructure Plan

8.7-A Purpose

8.7-B Benefits

List of Figures

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1.1 Introduction

1.1-A Objectives and Compliance

● The Fort Carson Installation Design Guide (IDG) provides guidance for standards and improvements in the quality and environment of the installation. This includes the visual impact of existing features on the installation, and the impact of future projects on the total built and natural environment. The IDG incorporates standards and guidelines for the design issues of site planning, architectural character, colors and materials, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and landscape elements, and utilities.

● Provide general design standards and guidelines that define color, materials, style, signage, and other aspects of design for all visual elements.

● Provide specifications and requirements for facility and infrastructure projects to incorporate into existing installation wide systems, such as irrigation, EMCS, and utility systems.

● Provide standards and guidelines for the selection of materials for new construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects.

● Provide guidance for sustainable development.

● Provide a structured methodology for establishing the visual imagery of the installation.

● Provide guidance to integrate ATFP standards.

1.1-A.1 Compliance: The IDG is to be used by all individuals involved in decision making, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities on Fort Carson and Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site.

1.1-A.2 Variations: Variances from standards will be reviewed and adjudicated by the Master Planning Division, Directorate of Public Works and the Garrison Commander. Final decisions rest with the Garrison Commander, who will chair Real Property Planning Board (RPPB) to review and approve variances.

1.1-A.3 Conflicts

1.1-A.1(A) Contracts for projects which involve the use of the IDG are controlled by a variety of different organizations. Ultimately, design and construction contracts control how closely compliance is maintained. It is imperative that all organizations understand the relevance on compliance with the IDG prior to contract solicitation.

1.1-A.1(B) When a contractor’s contract conflicts with the standards set forth in this IDG, the contractor, in coordination with the Contracting Officer (and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative), shall make every reasonable effort to comply with the IDG.

IDG Section 1 - General Information

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1.1-A.1(C) Where flagrant or obvious deviations from the IDG occur, referral to the Garrison Commanderl for guidance may be required. All referrals to the Garrison Commander will be the decision of the Director of Public Works.

1.1-B Permits

1.1-B.1 Dig Permits

Per Fort Carson Regulation 420-20, any type or depth of digging or excavation requires prior approval from DPW and a proper dig permit which specifically addresses the work to be conducted for the project. After an approved DA Form 4283 is obtained from the DPW Business Operations and Integration Division , contact the DPW, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor to submit a dig permit request.

Fort Carson Support Services Utility Office, Building 1225

(719) 302-0157

Per Fort Carson Regulation 420-19, any utility outages or roadway closures or detours require a Fort Carson Scheduled Utility Outage. The requestor must submit the outage request no later than 72 hours prior to the outage. The outage request form will be obtained from and submitted to the Utility Office listed above.

1.1-B.2 Stormwater Permits

1.1-B.2(A) USEPA Construction General Permit (COR1200F)

Fort Carson ‘s Stormwater Program is regulated by the Federal USEPA, and not the State of Colorado. Some of the implementation and enforcement of the USEPA’s Constuction General Permit (CGP),COR1200F, has been delegated to the Fort Carson Stormwater Program via the Fort Carson’s Municipat Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit

(COR042001).

Coverage under the USEPA’s CGP is required for the development and re-development that results in a land disturbance (which includes the laydown area) of greater than or equal to 1 acre or disturbs less than 1 acre if the development or redevelopment is part of a larger common plan.

If the project does require coverage under the USEPA’s CGP, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be created in compliance with the CGP. The SWPPP must be submitted and approved by the Fort Carson Stormwater Program Manager.

The site construction manager should allow 7 to 10 days for Fort Carson’s review process.

Once a SWPPP is approved by the Stormwater Office, a Notice of Intent (NOI) can be filed on the USEPA website. The site construction manager should allow 14 days to receive the NOI. Ground disturbance cannot be executed without an approved SWPPP and approved

NOI.

The site construction manager is required to perform self inspection by either a trained on-site employee or by a qualified subcontractor as described in the sites SWPPP. Also, Page 1‐3 site inspections on Fort Carson will be performed, at a minimum, quarterly by the Fort Carson Stormwater Team to verify compliance with the SWPPP and CGP.

All requirements of the CGP must be met regarding final stabilization. Both Fort Carson and PCMS are located in semi-arid environments and need to follow the semi arid caveats within the CGP. Final stabilization applies to any and all areas that were disturbed during construction which were not stabilized by permanent structures and which were under the contractor site control during the construction activities.

When the project is complete and site stabilized according to the site SWPPP and USEPA CGP, the contractor must file a Notice of Termination (NOT) with the USEPA. The USEPA NOT cannot be completed without the Fort Carson Stormwater Program Manager’s written acceptance of the following:

• Meeting the intent of EISA07, Section 438 (USEPA 2009)

• Correct placement and utilization of BMPs as depicted in the site specific SWPPP

• Removal of all temporary BMPs

• As-built drawings of all permanent BMPs

• A GIS map depicting the new surface contours

• O&M plan for each permanent BMPs

• Final stabilization achieved on any and all areas disturbed during construction

Some construction projects qualify for a Rainfall Erosivity Waiver. The Rainfall Erosivity Waiver allows permitting authorities to waive those sites that do not have adverse water quality impacts. Erosivity describes the potential for soil to wash off disturbed, devegetated earth into waterways during storms. Low-Erosivity Waivers are only available for 1- to 5-acre projects with short durations that take place during specific times of year.

Detailed instructions for calculating a project R-factor and determining if a project qualifies for a waiver, which were derived from USEPA Fact Sheet 3.1.

If the site contractor is noncompliant, the contractor will be responsible for any fines and penalties assessed by the USEPA in addition to Fort Carson enforcement actions.

The Stormwater Program Manager can be contacted by phone at 719-526-1697 or through email at: usarmy.carson.imcom-central.list.dpw-ed-storm-water@mail.mil

More information about the Stromwater Progarm can be found the following website:

http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/environmental/stormwater/index.html

1.1-C Requests

1.1-C.1 Maps, Utilities, Infrastructure, As-Builts

Requests for detailed information must be supported by a DPW or US Army Corps of Engineer's project number or construction solicitation document. These requests must show a justifiable need for the information and how it relates to the project. Detailed maps and production products are official correspondence and will not be shared with any organization not related to the specific project. To obtain existing site information and/or as-built drawings, please contact:

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CAD/GIS Technology Associate Building 1219, 1st Floor, Room 132 Engineering Support Branch, DPW

(719) 524-1085

The Engineering Support Branch will be consulted for any questions relating to procedures

(719) 526-9218/9217.

1.1-D Engineering Requirements

1.1-D.1 As-Builts Drawings

1.1-D.1(A) All project drawings will conform to Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Infrastructure and Engineering, SDSFIE (formerly known at Tri-Service Spatial Data Standards) or A/E/C CADD Standards. The Engineering Support Branch will be consulted for any questions relating to procedure.

1.1-D.1(B) All primary projects will provide record drawings in both paper and electronic (i.e.

Micro-station) format.

1.1-D.1(C) All projects must provide completed record drawings before being considered finished.

1.1-D.1(D) Repair/alterations to any exterior utility that changes system configuration or location will be reported within 72 hours via red line or electronic media. GPS support from DPW Engineering may be requested to establish accurate survey locations. (719) 526- 9218/9217

1.1-D.1(E) The submittal register shall include requirements for record drawings (As-Built) be submitted prior to final project close-out.

1.1-D.2 Utility Maps. In the interest of safety and the accuracy of the Utility Maps, the following requirements apply:

1.1-D.2(A) Utilities redlines must be submitted prior to the activation of that utility.

This is to include service and distribution systems.

1.1-D.2(B) Interim redline drawings with accurate measurements are required every 30 days for any project or phase of a project, which will exceed 30 days.

1.1-D.2(C) Complete As-Built drawings will be submitted per contracted.

1.1-E Fire Department Design Information

1.1-E.1 Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services encourage preplanning consultations to discuss projects before plans are finished. Please contact their office to request an appointment and feel free to call any time with any questions.

1.1-E.2 Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services has developed a information packet for Development and Construction. A copy can be requested from the following:

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FORT CARSON FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

6510 Wetzel Ave.

FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-5023

Phone: (719-526-9355)

*This packet is also incorporated into this design guide as Section 7 – Fire Protection.

1.1-F IDG Contact Information

Information regarding compliance with the Installation Design Guide, or any issues related to this document can be directed to the following:

Master Planning Division Directorate of Public Works Building 1219, 3rd Floor East

(719) 526-4265, 526-3038, 526-4241, 526-9230

1.2 Summary of Changes

Various changes and updates have been made troughout this document to provide new and revised information. This document is intended to be user friendly so that information can be located quickly without having to sift through common design principles adhered to in the professional community.

1.3 Installation Profile

1.3-A History

Camp Carson was established on 6 January 1942 as a temporary training camp to prepare soldiers for combat during World War II. A primary consideration that influenced this location for the training camp was the ideal climate for year-round training. Fort Carson was developed using a standard design of the early 1940’s and is similar to other installations constructed in that period. The main cantonment area of was modified from that standard layout to conform to the natural terrain and wrap around the hill mass on the eastern side of the cantonment area.

Hundreds of buildings were rapidly constructed to respond to the immediate wartime necessity for mobilization. These buildings were of an extremely utilitarian design that supported expedient construction. These original wood structures were then, and still are some 65 years later, Figure 0–a Fort Carson WWII Facilities

Page 1‐6 considered to be only "temporary" in nature. The later development and replacement of the temporary structures with permanent masonry facilities occurred over the next six decades. The permanent facilities have been built through annual construction funding.

After training over 100,000 soldiers at Camp Carson during World War II, in 1954 the government decided to make the camp a permanent installation and changed the name to Fort Carson. Since 1962, Fort Carson has housed and supported mechanized infantry training activities.

The challenges of training a mechanized division triggered the need for more land. In 1965, Fort Carson acquired 24,577 acres of state land (leased since 1942) by trading it for federal land east of Denver. In 1965 and 1966, a total of 78,741 acres of land were acquired south of the original reservation at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. This consisted of 45,236 acres purchased from private individuals, 22,694 acres of state land traded for more land at the Lowry Bombing Range, and 7,668 acres purchased from the Colorado School of Mines. An additional 2,871 acres were acquired without cost from the Department of the Interior in trade for Camp Hale. These additions brought Fort Carson to its current size of 138,523 acres. On March 7, 1966, Camp Red Devil was opened. The camp was the first year-round training area at Fort Carson for soldiers in a field environment. The base camp, which could accommodate as many as 950 soldiers, is located south of the main post off Highway 115.

The Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS), located 150 miles southeast of Fort Carson, was opened in 1985 to provide critical maneuver lands for larger units on the installation and from other installations in the area. Its 235,896 acres, combined with Fort Carson's training areas, comprise maneuver training lands second only to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California in size.

Fort Carson, with 97,201 acres of range land, supports limited battalion-size and smaller training exercises.

1.3-B Climate Data. Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Manueveur Site have semi aird climates with an annual average parcipitation of about 17 in per year.

Figure 1.3-b Fort Carson average climate data

Date Average Average Record Record Average Average

Low High Low High Precipitation Snow

January -8° 6° -32.2° (1951) 22.8° (1997) 0.32" 5.6"

February -7° 7° -32.8° (1951) 24.4° (1963) 0.36" 4.9"

March -3° 11° -23.9° (1956) 27.2° (1971) 1" 8.1"

April 1° 16° -19.4° (1959) 30.6° (1992) 1.42" 4.9"

May 6° 21° -6.1° (1954) 34.4° (2000) 2.03" 0.7"

June 11° 26° 0° (1951) 37.8° (1954) 2.5" 0"

July 14° 29° 5.6° (1952) 37.8° (2003) 2.84" 0"

August 13° 28° 3.9° (1992) 37.2° (1954) 3.34" 0"

September 9° 24° -5.6° (1985) 34.4° (1995) 1.19" 0.2"

October 2° 17° -15° (1969) 30° (1979) 0.82" 2.9"

November -4° 11° -22.2° (1976) 25.6° (2006) 0.4" 4.7"

December -8° 6° -31.1° (1990) 25° (1955) 0.34" 5.7"

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1.3-C Winds The prevailing winds on post are generally mild; however, wind speeds of 100 miles per hour or more have been recorded in the fall, winter, and spring due to the west-to-east Chinook winds. These damaging winds are clearly the exception; however, protected building entries and windbreaks can b effective elements.

1.3-D Hydrology Fort Carson is located in the Fountain Creek and Upper Arkansas River watersheds. Fountain Creek discharges into the Arkansas River just south of Fort Carson within the city of Pueblo. The cantonment area (that include B Ditch, Clover Ditch, Central Unnamed Ditch (CUD), and Rock Creek) and most of the eastern training lands of Fort Carson drains into Fountain Creek, while watersheds in the southwest drain into the Arkansas River. Figure 3 illustrates the Fort Carson watersheds.

1.3-D.1 Surface Water Quality

1.3-D.1(A) The Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act (CWA)) requires states to design a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) process to meet the goals of the CWA. The TMDL process is a method of analyzing pollution sources and allocating responsibility among those sources. The CWA requires that states submit to the USEPA a list of known impaired waters not meeting water quality standards and therefore need of a TMDL. The list of impaired waterways is called the states Section 303(d) list. 5CCR 1002-93 establishes Colorado’s 303(d) list. In Colorado, this list is updated every four years by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC.)

1.3-D.1(B) CDPHE WQCC also establishes Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List). This list identifies water bodies where there is reason to suspect water quality problems, even though there is also uncertainty regarding one or more factors, such as the representative nature of data.

1.3-D.1(C) Currently, there are not TMDLs that relate to the waterways on Fort Carson.

Fort Carson has three water body segments listed on the CDPHE’s 303d and M&E list. These segments are shown in the following table:

Figure 1.3-c Fort Carson Impared Waterways

WBID

Segment Description Portion

Colorado’s Monitoring & Evaluation Parameter(s)

Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Impairment

303(d) Priority

COARFO04 All tributaries to Fountain Creek, which are not on National Forest or Air Force Academy Land all E. coli H

COARMA04a Wildhorse Creek all NO2 E. coli H COARUA14b Tributaries to the

Arkansas River, from Pueblo Reservoir to Colorado Canal headgate

Teller Reservoir

Aquatic Life Use (Hg FCA)

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1.3-D.1(D) Fort Carson Watershed Map

Figure 1.3-d Fort Carson Watershed Map

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1.3-E Wetlands

1.3-E(A) Fort Carson’s and the Army’s goal is to have no net loss of wetlands. To achieve this goal the Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management (Environmental Division of DPW) is managing and monitoring the Fort Carson and Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site wetlands.

1.3-E(B) The Environmental Division of DPW will work closely with the DPW to minimize impacts to wetlands and to serve as a liaison to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) when having to mitigate wetland loss. Whenever possible, avoid impacting wetlands. If unavoidable, coordinate closely with the Environmental Division of DPW wetland staff

1.3-E(C) The Environmental Division of DPW will work with DPW staff in preparing the appropriate documents required by the Corps of Engineers. State authorization and permitting applies. For more information contact the Resource Compliance Branch at (719) 526-1693.

1.3-F Wildlife

1.3-F(A) The State of Colorado owns the wildlife resources on the installation, and the Army co-manages those resources. This involves public hunting and non-consumptive wildlife use.

Installation activities and development can easily come into conflict with these interests.

1.3-F(B) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also has interests in migratory birds, and species that have specific protections. The Installation has many species that have compliance requisites before a site can be used, altered, or developed.

1.3-F(C) All proposed activities, including impacts to urban wildlife, must be reviewed by Installation wildlife managers to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability of wildlife resources.

1.3-G Cultural Resources

1.3-G(A) Cultural resources management on Fort Carson and the PCMS encompasses conservation of resources of significance to the history or prehistory of the United States or of traditional, religious, or cultural importance to Native Americans. Three general stages of prehistory have been delineated for southeastern Colorado: the Paleoindian, Archaic, and Late Prehistoric. These periods span from approximately 11,500 B.P. to 225 B.P. (before present).

The historic era of southeastern Colorado spans the first European incursions into the area in the 16th century to the present, including occupation during the Spanish, Mexican, and Euroamerican eras.

1.3-G(B) Cultural resources have been identified in the following categories: districts, buildings, structures, and historic, prehistoric, and multi-component archaeological sites.

Management of cultural resources hinges on the identification and eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places

1.3-H Historic Preservation

All work to be considered within the 2 Fort Carson National Historic Districts (Turkey Creek Ranch and Incinerator Complex) should be coordinated with the DPW-Environmental Division, Page 1‐10

Cultural Resources Management Program. All work within these Historic Districts will most likely require a continuation of the existing architectural and landscaping theme. Additionally, any proposed change to the architectural or landscaping themes will require Section 106 consultation per the National Historic Preservation Act."

1.4 Net Zero Goals

Fort Carson was designated as a pilot Triple Net Zero Installation by the AssiStant Secretary of the Army for Installation, Energy and Environment (ASA IE&E) in April 2011. The target of this pilot program is for Fort Carson to attain each of the three Net Zero goals by 2020.

A Triple Net Zero Installation applies an integrated approach to managing energy, water, and waste to capture and commercialize the resource value and/or enhance the ecological productivity of land, water, and air. Fort Carson is one of two pilot installations chosen to implement Triple Net Zero.

1.4-A Net Zero energy

A Net Zero Energy Installation produces as much energy on site as it uses, over the course of a year.

1st Priority: Energy Efficiency 2nd Priority: Renewable Energy 3rd Priority: Awareness and Behaviorial Impacts

1.4-B Net Zero Water

A Net Zero Water Installation limits the consumption of freshwater resources & returns water back to the same watershed so as not to deplete the region’s groundwater and surface water resources in quantity or quality.

1st Priority: Conservation 2nd Priority: Reuse

3rd Priority: Awareness and Behaviorial Impacts

1.4-C Net Zero Waste

A Net Zero Waste Installation is an installation that reduces, reuses, and recovers waste streams with zero solid waste to landfills.

1st Priority: Reduction 2nd Priority: Recycling 3rd Priority: Re-use on site

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1.5 Primary Land Use Map

This map is used for Master Planning of the installation. The boundaries shown vary depending upon specific curcumstances. This map is shown for reference only.

Residential Community Industrial Professional / Institutional Troop Training

Figure 1.5-a Fort Carson Primary Land Use Map

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3.1 Circulation

3.1-A Parking

3.1-A.1 Design

3.1-A.1(A) Islands

Internal islands shall be provided within parking lots to help control traffic, and to provide turning radii between parking aisles and intersecting drives at the ends of aisles. The primary use is for landscaping. This avoids the appearance of large parking lots and maintains a more enjoyable environment. In all islands, utilities should be located along an edge to enable landscaping. Provide a 4” PVC pipe to all landscaped islands from the edge of the parking lot for an irrigation system.

3.1-A.1(B) Parking Lot Landscaping

Landscape screening, such as shrubs, around the perimeter of a parking lot is encouraged as a way to visually separate and screen the parking lot from roads, pedestrian paths, and other facilities, and is highly encouraged. See Section 3.3 Planting for recommended plant types.

Figure 3.1-a Parking Lot Preferred Design

IDG Section 3 Site

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Fort Carson approves the use of berms and other grade changes to assist in screening of parking areas and buildings. However, pedestrian paths must maintain a level path, or handicap compliant grade change.

3.1-A.1(C) Parking Lot Pedestrian Paths

Pedestrian paths throughout parking lots shall be established to direct pedestrians from the parking lot to the associated facility. A change in the surface patterns will help draw attention to the walkway surface and help alert motorists to the pedestrian presence. This common design technique of contrasting color, material, and texture is needed where there is a safety concern at vehicular and pedestrian crossings.

Figure 3.1-b Parking Lot Landscaping

Figure 3.1-c Parking Lot Screening Technique

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3.1-A.1(D) Parking Blocks

Parking Blocks or car stops are required when the pedestrian path is directly adjacent to the parking area. Overhang is not allowed unless the pedestrian path is 8’ or wider, or the pedestrian path is offset from the parking curb.

3.1-A.2 Parking Lot Striping

3.1-A.2(A) Units who need to re-stripe parking areas can acquire authorization by bringing a memorandum, signed by the Unit Commander, describing what the white paint will be used for, to the DPW, Troop Construction, phone 526-4204/2859

Figure 3.1-d Parking Lot Pedestrian Paths

Figure 3.1-e Parking Lot Design

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3.1-A.2(B) Painting new parking areas requires a DA Form 4283 Facilities Engineering Work Request be submitted to the DPW, Business Management Division, Customer Service, Building 1219, room 124, phone 526-2867.

3.1-A.2(C) Along with the DA Form 4283, an area map showing the number of spaces and/or handicap spaces, motorcycle spaces, etc. must be attached to the work request. For further information contact the DPW, Customer Service at 526-2867.

3.1-A.3 Other Striping

3.1-A.3(A) Units who need to re-stripe the motor pool bay areas can acquire authorization by bringing a memorandum, signed by the Unit Commander, describing what the traffic yellow paint will be used for, to the DPW, Troop Construction, phone 526-4204/2859.

3.1-A.3(B) Once authorization has been obtained, units may go to the DPW, Supply, Building 217, phone 526-5165/3987 to pick-up the paint. For new striping, a DA Form 4283 Facilities Engineering Work Request is required, along with an area map showing where the stripes need to be painted.

3.1-A.3(C) Red paint can be used around fire extinguisher areas (authorized by DPW, Troop Construction).

3.1-A3.(D) Bollards must be painted yellow, or brown with yellow reflective tape striping.

3.1-A.4 Pavers and Pourous Pavements Porous pavements are still under review by DPW, and therefore a recomendation as to the feasability of this type of parking cannot be made at this time. This type of parking is currently allowed to be proposed as part of the design of new facilities.

3-43.1-A.5 Gravel Parking and Driveways Whenever funding and other factors dictate, unimproved parking and driveways are permitted.

Proper grading and surface material must be utilized.

3.1-B Bikeways Fort Carson has established bicycle lanes on some primary raodway. Pedestrian paths and activity trails are designed to accommodate bicycle traffic.

3.1-C Handicapped Accessible Parking

3.1-C.1 Handicapped Accessible Parking requirements for primary facilities are outlined in:

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA); Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (49FR 31528) (UFAS); Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines (1991 version);

DOD Memorandum, Access for People with Disabilities, 31 Oct 2008.

3.1-C.2 An exception to this requirement is outlined in the the Garrison Commander’s Policy letter dated 15 June, 2016, Subject: Commander’s Policy on Accessible Parking at Brigade Headquarters.

3.1-C.2(A) This policy applies to all existing and future Brigade Headquarters and combined Brigade/Battalion Headquarter facilities on Fort Carson.

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3.1-C.2(B) The minimum number of accessible parking spaces required at a given facility is based on the total number of facility parking spaces as noted in UFAS and ADA Standards. Facilities, or portions of facilities, on a military installation that are designed and constructed for use exclusively by able bodied military personnel are excluded from these requirements.

3.1-C.2(C) Brigade level headquarters are subject to be visited by limited segments of the public. Although exempt, such headquarters on Fort Carson will maintain a minimum of two accessible parking spaces. This reasonable number of spaces will provide for the parking needs of any disabled person with business in the facility, while maintaining the maximum number of parking spaces for able bodied military personnel.

3.1-C.2(D) If the military unit reasonably expects that long term accessible parking requirements will exceed the number of spaces provided, additional accessible parking spaces may be requested by the military unit through the DPW.

3.2 Grading & Drainage

3.2-A Soil Erosion Control

3.2-A.1 Soil Erosion Control Blanket

Soil Erosion Control Blanket shall be used on slopes greater than 3:1 with moderate to heavy runoff conditions. It shall consist of a machine produced mat of biodegradable material. The erosion control blanket shall be a uniform thickness, with all material evenly distributed over the blanket. The blanket shall be covered on one side with either plastic netting or twisted kraft paper cord netting. Plastic netting shall be polypropylene extracted plastic net with 1 to 2 percent carbon black and shall have a 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch mesh opening. Twisted kraft paper cord netting shall have a mesh size not to exceed 1-1/2 inches by 3 inches. The blanket shall be composed of either, biodegradable straw, coconut, or wood fiber of any approved mixture.

Twisted kraft paper cord netting shall have a mesh size not to exceed 1 1/2 inches by 3 inches.

No blanket with paper as the major component shall be used unless prior approval is obtained from the DPW Conservation Branch. The blanket shall be laid in a 1 foot trench, stapled every 1/2 yard, and covered with soil on the entire length of its' upper slope. The erosion control blanket shall then be securely stapled to the site using staples as described in section 4.7.2., and depicted in TE-1. All manufacture's specifications shall be supplied to the Contracting Officer prior to application for approval.

3.2-A.1 Staples

Staples shall be made of 11 gauge or heavier steel wire, "U" shaped with a 1-inch crown, and legs a minimum of eight inches in length, and being 11 gauge metal or heavier. These staples shall be placed according to the slope gradient and length, as specified on the Staples Pattern Guide attached in TE-1. Channel lining shall be placed across the channel, not down the length. The staple pattern utilized shall be as depicted in the Staple Pattern Guide in TE-1. The fabric utilized shall meet the manufacturer's recommendations for the proposed use. The Contracting Officer shall be provided the manufacturer's specifications prior to application.

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3.2B Rainwater

Colorado state laws severely restrict rainwater collection for comercial purposes. Rainwater may not be held for longer than 72 hours. Therefore, rainwater collection is discouraged, unless it can be shown that any rainwater collected will be dispursed within the 72 hour limit. When rainwater collection is proposed on any facility, consultation with the Environmental Division is a necessary step in the design process.

3.3 Irrigation Standards

3.3-A Design and Materials

To help Fort Carson meet NET ZERO water reduction goals, an Evapotranspiration Irrigation System is utilized.

3.3-A.1 WeatherTRAK.net Central 7.0

It is a requirement that all installed irrigation systems connect to this system. Any questions should be directed to DPW Business Operation and Maintenance Division. Contact Info is Building 1219 Room 211 A. Office phone 526-9271 or Cell 491-8603.

3.3-A.2 Standard Irrigation Parts for Fort Carson

I20 Hunter Rotor Irrigation Heads I40 Hunter Rotor Irrigation Heads PGP Hunter Rotor Irrigation Heads Rain Bird Impact Irrigation Heads Rain Bird Pop Up Spray Irrigation Heads Rain Bird Valves Rain Bird Irrigation Controllers Febco or Watts Back Flows

3.3-A.3 Weather Trak Irrigation Parts

3.3-A.3(A) WALL

Clocks Stations Flow Sensor (Part # and Size) WTPROS-C-12-CWM 12 AND SMALLER 735pv0706-1201 3/4 WTPROS-C-18-CWM 18 TO 12 735pv1006-1201 1

WTPROS-C-24-CWM 24 TO 18 DATIR220P112 1.5

WTPROS-C-30-CWM 30 TO 24 DATIR220P2 2

WTPROS-C-36-CWM 36 TO 30 DATIR220P3 3

WTPROS-C-42-CWM 42 TO 36 228PV4006-1211 4

WTPROS-C-48-CWM 48 TO 42 220BR0006-1211 6

3.3-A.3(B) PEDESTAL

Clocks Stations WTPROS-C-12-SPH 12 AND SMALLER *Brass Master Valves*

WTPROS-C-18-SPH 18 TO 13

WTPROS-C-24-SPH 24 TO 19

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WTPROS-C-30-SPH 30 TO 25

WTPROS-C-36-SPH 36 TO 31

WTPROS-C-42-SPH 42 TO 37

WTPROS-C-48-SPH 48 TO 43

3.3-A.3(C) 2-WIRE

Clocks Stations

WTPROS-C-12-SPH-2W 12 AND SMALLER

WTPROS-C-18-SPH-2W 18 TO 12

WTPROS-C-24-SPH-2W 24 TO 18

WTPROS-C-30-SPH-2W 30 TO 24

WTPROS-C-36-SPH-2W 36 TO 30

WTPROS-C-42-SPH-2W 42 TO 36

WTPROS-C-48-SPH-2W 48 TO 42

3.3-A.3(D) Heads

I-20 I-40 PGJ

HUNTER- PRS-30 HUNTER- PRS-40 HUNTER- PRS

3.3-A.3(E) Nozzles Mp-Rotators only No MPR nozzles

**** Ball valves on every Zone****

3.4 Landscaping

3.4-A General

3.4-A.1 Due to the expansive clay material commonly found on the post,it is recommended that no foundation plantings occur within at least 10'-0” from building foundations.

3.4-A.2 For all new landscaping, or changes to existing, the landscape design shall conform with the look of the rest of the Post. All landscaping entails the need for a DA Form 4283 (Facility Engineering Work Request) to be submitted to the DPW for approval.

3.4-A.3 When excavation deeper than 6” is necessary, a Dig Permit, FC Form 86, will be required.

3.4-A.4 Units and/or Organizations will provide a Landscaping Plan for the project. Surface area disturbance and tree removal will be minimized. Trees to be retained will be incorporated in the Landscaping Plan.

3.4-A.5 Trees, shrubs, plants, etc. shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from time of planting.

3.4-B Performance Information for Turf

3.4-B.1 Soil Preparation

3.4-B.1(A) As soon after the site has been stripped of topsoil and vegetation and rough grading has been completed reduce and eliminate weed growth with mowing. Do not allow weeds to

Page 3-8 grow more than 6 inches tall in any areas. Temporary seeding of an annual cover crop shall be provided with an annual grass seed mix to reduce soil erosion and reduce weed growth for rough graded areas that will not be finish graded and have final seeding or sodding for an extended length of time with an annual grass seed mix to reduce soil erosion and reduce weed growth. Fine grade and seed all areas as soon as possible to reduce soil erosion and reduce weed growth.

3.4-B.1(B) Prior to seeding or sodding, scarify all surface soils to a minimum depth of 6 inches and break up soils to a fine, workable texture suitable for seeding and sodding. Remove rocks larger than 3/4" diameter.

3.4-B.1(C) Topsoil shall be existing topsoil stripped from the site prior to construction or imported from off site and be weed free and without visible plant remains, roots, stalks and grass. Representative sample(s) of the topsoil material shall be submitted for laboratory soil analysis and evaluation of the soils suitability for establishment of the approved native seed and/or sod.