site plan reviews for npdes phase ii
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Sylvia’s Top 5 “Musts” in
Plan Reading and Analysis
Educational Workshop
For Land Use Board Volunteers
and Planners
Sylvia von Aulock, Town Planner
Town of Exeter, New Hampshire
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Sylvia’s Five “Musts”
in Plan Reading and Analysis
1. Understand that a 2 dim. plan
depicts a 3 dim. world.
2. Learn engineering terms and
graphic symbols.
3. Color your plans to better understand them.
4. Understand all plan elements to ensure you can make sound judgments.
5. Utilize staff and consulting experts to discuss concerns and red flags. (Ask questions, demand answers.)
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis
1) Understand that a two
dimensional plan depicts
a three dimensional
world. Know the area that
will be impacted so you
can better visualize to
project and its impact. If
you can, VISIT THE SITE!
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Web & Getting to Know a Site
Courtesy of Google Maps or Bing.com
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What Information Is Provided
During Site Plan Review?
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Take 60 seconds to learn
about a site!
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Bird’s Eye View & Concept of Scale
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Do You Have All The
Information ?
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Reading Two Dimensional
Plans in a Three D. World
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Practice Visualizing What the
Bird’s Eye View May Look Like.
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Remember the Context of the
Three Dimensional World
CHECK LIST OF
POTENTIAL ISSUES:
Traffic Circulation
Pedestrian Saftey
Access Points
Storm Water
Water/Waste Water
Landscape/Lighting
Compatibility
Within the Goals of
the Master Plan
Change the Scale and
Take A Step Back
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis
1) Understand that a two
dimensional plan depicts
a three dimensional
world.
Suggestion: Ask developer
for an aerial view of site,
schedule site visit.
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis
1. Understand that a 2
dimensional plan depicts a
3 dimensional world.
2. Learn engineering terms,
graphic symbols and
plan types.
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Engineering Terms
Locus Map, Existing Conditions
Contour Lines, Percent Grade,
Topography, Spot Grades,
Cross Section, Road Profile, Road
Centerline, Cut & Fill
Detention Pond, HISS Map, Swale,
Culvert, Rain Garden, Headwall,
Rip-Rap
Construction Sequence, Erosion
and Sediment Control
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What Do All The Lines Mean
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The Legend and
Graphic Symbols
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Familiarize Yourself With Various
Types of Plans and Perspectives
Bird’s Eye View
Plan Perspective
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Slopes- You know more than you
think you know
Which way would
you go down ?
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Learning to Read Contour Lines
Contour lines
represent a
specific elevation
typically above
sea level
The elevation
along the line
remains constant,
therefore, contour
lines never cross.
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Grading Basics
The steepness of a
surface is generally
measured in % grade
(slope) and is the ratio of
the elevation change per
the horizontal distance
traveled.
1. How steep is it?
2. Will the slope cause
problems?
3. What about runoff?
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Slope Equation
Rise/Run = Slope or % grade
Ex: 2 ft/10 ft = .2 or 20 % slope
Rise
(height
difference
between
contours) Run (Distance between contours)
Slope is the ratio
of the elevation
change per the
horizontal
distance traveled 2ft.
10 ft.
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Grading, Drainage and
Percent Slopes Slope Ratios, Percent Grade or Slopes
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Recognizing Contour
Signatures
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Contour Signature for Swale
& Cross Sectional View
Water flows
downhill
Swales
point uphill
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Cross
Section
Allows you to
see elevation
changes as if
you cut
through the
desired section
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Cross
Section
A graphical
representation
of a vertical
section of a
portion of the
plan, cut at a
right angle
through the
desired area.
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Road Profiles: Road Center line,
Existing vs. Proposed Contours, Cut & Fill
• Solid Line = Proposed • Dashed Line = Existing
Roadway
Centerline
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Drainage Elements: Detention Pond,
Forebay, Spillway, Culvert, Swale…
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Pop Quiz: Identify The Symbol
Legend:
Existing Contour
Proposed Contour
Tree line
Edge of Wetlands
Rock Wall
Property Line
Guard Rail
Silt Fence
Fence Line
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis 1. Understand that a 2
dimensional plan depicts
a 3 dimensional world.
2. Learn engineering terms
and graphic symbols.
3. Color your plans to
better understand them.
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What the Developer Might Portray
No Details = No concerns,
No problems, No questions.
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What is Hidden Between the Lines Color Aids the Reviewer in Site Analysis
Demonstrates Issues to Planning Board
Creates Negotiating Tool
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Graphically Outline the Issues
Road Circulation
Lot Lines
Natural
Characteristics:
Steep Slopes,
Wetlands
Drainage and
Grading Erosion
Proposed Building
& Septic Systems
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Bring the plan to life by first coloring in
lot lines, roadways, and natural features.
Roadway
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Examine the topography to get an
understanding of drainage.
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Examine the topography to get an
understanding of drainage.
River and wetlands are
the lowest elevations
Locate Highest
Elevation
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Highlight steep slopes utilizing
available soils information.
Very Steep
Slopes > 25%
Steep
Slopes > 15%
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Identify Problem Areas
In this case, two wide,
steep ravines are identified
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Now analyze the plan with all
the information.
Road Center Line
Septic
Systems
Homes
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis
1. Understand that a 2 dimensional plan depicts a 3 dimensional world.
2. Learn engineering terms and graphic symbols.
3. Color your plans to better understand them.
4. Understand all plan elements to ensure you can make sound judgments.
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In order to understand
plan details; visit sites
before, during, and after
construction.
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Boundary Pins,
Flagging and Stakes
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Underground Utilities
Electrical
Telephone & Cable
Gas
Water
Sewer
Fire Cistern
Drainage
Irrigation
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Sidewalks and Curbing
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Construction Sites and Erosion Control
You can never have too
much erosion control.
Depending on the
type of soil, once
suspended by
rainwater, soil may
always be in
suspension.
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Grass-lined swale
and culvert
Sheet flow over gravel DRAINAGE
SYSTEMS
Culvert headwall with
riprap channel
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Detention Ponds
Forebay, Spillway,
Headwall, Outlet
Structure, Rip-rap
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Underground
Systems
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Big Culverts, Little Bridges & Dams
Box culverts, bottomless
culverts, wildlife friendly, fish
passage friendly culverts…
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Snow Removal
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Plow and Salt Damage
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LANDSCAPING ESSENTIALS:
Planting Requirements
Planting Schedule
What to Plant
Other Details
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Planting Schedule and Plan
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Use Internet to Learn About Plants
Synonym: Fothergilla gardenia
Common name: Dwarf witch-alder
Flowers: White (Spring)
Size: 3-4 ft.
Light: Best fall color when
planted in full sun.
The foliage is distinctive and
attractive throughout the season,
and turns bright orange-red by
mid-November. Every year in late
April, the first sight of its little
moppy flowers comes as a
welcome surprise.
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Understanding How Plants Will Grow
Growth Characteristics
Spacing
Planting Conditions
Planting Pattern
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Cul-de-sac
Plantings Salt tolerant
Draught Tolerant
Maintenance Consideration
Safety
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Retaining Walls:
Field Constructed and Designed
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Screens
Dumpsters
Commercial/ residential mutual boundaries
Outdoor storage
Electrical Systems
“Undesirable neighbors”
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Lighting the Pros and Cons
Safety
Advertisement
Character
verses
Glare
Night Sky
Wildlife Interference
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Top 5 “Musts” in Plan Review
and Analysis 1. Understand that a 2 dimensional plan
depicts a 3 dimensional world.
2. Learn engineering terms and graphic
symbols.
3. Color your plans to better understand
them
4. Understand all plan elements to ensure
you can make sound judgments.
5. Utilize staff and consulting
experts to discuss concerns and
red flags.
(Ask questions, demand answers.)
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Types of Plans
Locus Plans
Site Plans
Subdivision Plans
Road Profiles
Utility Plans
Grading and
Drainage Plans
Landscape Plans
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Expertise Needed in
Reading Plans
Surveying
Civil Engineering
Traffic Analysis
Drainage & Erosion Control
Wetland Science
Landscape Architecture
Lighting
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Recognize Red Flags – Analyze
Facts, Listen to Your Intuition,
Ask Questions !!!
1. Road slopes are > 5% -7%
2. Driveways >10% can be
hazardous in winter conditions.
3. Swales or ditches > 5% will
tend to erode unless erosion
control methods are used.
Example: Slope Issues, Erosion & Safety Concerns
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Good Luck and Remember
the 5 “Musts” in Plan Reading 1. Understand that a 2 dim. plan
depicts a 3 dim. world.
2. Learn engineering terms and
graphic symbols.
3. Color your plans to better understand them.
4. Understand all plan elements to ensure you can make sound judgments.
5. Utilize staff and consulting experts to discuss concerns and red flags. (Ask questions, demand answers.)