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3.2.7.1 Loading ramps for military equipment may be authorized in
the project documents, or requested by the Tenants for ACSIM-
AR approval. If so, COE has a standard design for a bi-level
loading ramp that designers may wish to obtain.
3.2.7.2 Loading ramps should be adjacent to or within an MEP.
Sufficient maneuvering room must be provided for both transport
and loading vehicles. The necessary amount of paving may not be
part of the project paving authorization or construction budget;
these additional costs must be identified and approved by the Using
Service.
3.2.7.3 If tracked vehicles are to be loaded, the design must
provide for concrete or aggregate approaches and circulation paths
to appropriate roads or parking areas.
3.3
3.3.1 Quality planning and design are the basis for landscape
Landscape
architectural improvements that reinforce the vision, character,
Architecture
theme, and functional requirements of site design. Environmental
conditions, sustainable design, historical context and aspects of
conservation can influence the selection of materials and the design
of a site.
3.3.2 Landscape design and materials must reflect an understanding
of the guidelines outlined in the Department of Defense's most
recent Force Protection/Antiterrorism manual. Selection of
deciduous, coniferous and/or herbaceous trees, shrubs, and ground
covers must be responsive to aspects of maintenance, xeriscape/
irrigation concerns, year-round color and visual impact, simplicity of
design and value-added benefits to be derived by landscape
installation.
3.3.3 Appropriate planting design incorporates landscapes that
positively modify microclimatic conditions, provides habitat for
wildlife where desirable and deters unwanted fauna when
appropriate. Plant material selection depends upon as found soils,
plant communities and hydrological conditions. Whenever possible,
efforts should be made to incorporate resource management
practices, to preserve existing stands of mature landscape, and to
utilize indigenous plantings and native grasses.
3.3.4 Site furnishings and related amenities need to address issues
of vandal resistance, minimal maintenance, and handicapped
accessibility, and should be coordinated in a manner that reflects the
architecture and context in which the facility is situated. While not
all-inclusive, the following site components may be considered to
complement landscaping when designing outdoor spaces: facility
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