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| | Understanding site conditions is critical when [[Screening LID Options]]. Gaining comprehensive knowledge of the proposed site requires a desktop review of relevant background information followed by field reconnaissance to verify the review and identify relevant site conditions not included in background information. |
| | ==Desktop analysis== |
| | Reviewing background information will help provide preliminary understanding of side conditions, scope technical investigations for the site and determine project targets. It’s best to collect and review this information prior to field reconnaissance so that it is a targeted and efficient use of time. |
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| Understanding site conditions is critical when [[Screening LID Options]]. Gaining comprehensive knowledge of the proposed site requires a desktop review of relevant background information followed by field reconnaissance to verify the review and identify site conditions not included in background information.
| | Relevant background information includes but is not limited to: |
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| == Desktop Analysis of Background Information == | |
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| In general, background information will help provide preliminary understanding of side conditions, scope technical investigations for the site and determine project targets. It’s best to collect and review this information prior to field reconnaissance so that it is targeted and efficient use of time.
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| * Construction drawings from site and adjacent properties | | * Construction drawings from site and adjacent properties |
| * Mechanical drawings identifying rain leader piping | | * Mechanical drawings identifying rain leader piping |
| * Structural reports and plans (to assess greenroof suitability) | | * Structural reports and plans (to assess greenroof suitability) |
| * Servicing drawings (hydro, phone, gas, cable, and other utilities) | | * Servicing drawings (hydro, phone, gas, cable, and other utilities) |
| * Grading plans | | * [[Grading]] plans |
| * Stormwater management and drainage reports | | * Stormwater management and drainage reports |
| * Sump-pump and/or foundation drain connection information | | * Sump-pump and/or foundation drain connection information |
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| * Relevant local policies, by-laws and standards | | * Relevant local policies, by-laws and standards |
| * Snow plow/salting operations | | * Snow plow/salting operations |
| * Snow storage | | * [[Snow]] storage |
| * Smoking areas | | * Smoking areas |
| * Neighbouring landscapes | | * Neighbouring landscapes |
| * Landowner/company vision and priorities | | * Landowner/company vision and priorities |
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| == Field Reconnaissance of Site Conditions == | | ==Field Reconnaissance== |
| When documenting side conditions for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential sites, investigate the following: | | When documenting side conditions for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential sites, investigate the following: |
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| * Drainage and grade | | *Drainage and grade |
| * Roof tops | | *Roof tops |
| * Parking Lots | | *Parking Lots |
| ** Parking lot islands | | **Parking lot islands |
| ** Landscaping | | **Landscaping |
| ** Parking availability and access | | **Parking availability and access |
| ** Access, traffic, and pedestrian safety
| | *Access, traffic, and pedestrian safety |
| * Building location | | *Building location |
| * Pollutions sources and opportunities for pollution prevention | | *Pollution sources and opportunities for [[pollution prevention]] |
| * Underground utilities | | *Underground utilities |
| * Accommodation of surface elements (such as light standards, storage areas or other items) | | *Accommodation of surface elements (such as light standards, storage areas or other items) |
| * Transportation requirements | | *Transportation requirements |
| * Site aesthetics | | *Site aesthetics |
| * Shipping and receiving requirements | | *Shipping and receiving requirements |
| * Spill containment plans | | *Spill containment plans |
| * Operations and maintenance capabilities | | *Operations and maintenance capabilities |
| * Municipal engineering standards | | *Municipal engineering standards |
| * Traffic safety issues | | *Traffic safety issues |
| * Pedestrian safety and accessibility | | *Pedestrian safety and accessibility |
| * Snow removal and fire access requirements (minimum access road width and turning radius requirements) | | *Snow removal and fire access requirements (minimum access road width and turning radius requirements) |
| *General impressions | | *General impressions |
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| | This list is not meant to be exhaustive - keep your eyes open for other relevant factors, and let us know if there's anything we should add. |
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| This list is not exhaustive - keep your eyes open for other relevant factors.
| | Once the analysis is complete, proceed to developing a list of recommended BMPs for implementation. |
| | | ===See also=== |
| | [[LID opportunities in industrial, commercial and multi-residential types]] |
| [[Category:Planning]] | | [[Category:Planning]] |