UFC 4-721-11.1
26 Nov 01
3-4 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.
3-4.1 In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 42 USC
4321-4361 (reference 3-3) environmental effects will be considered in the planning of projects. A
preliminary environmental assessment should be made, by the installation, at the earliest stages of
project development. A written environmental assessment will be prepared for all projects and made a
part of the planning record. For those projects having a significant impact on the environment, or
anticipated to be controversial, an environmental impact statement will be prepared and processed in
accordance with DoD Directive 6050.1 (reference 3-4) and AR 200-2 (reference 3-5).
3-5 SITE SELECTION.
3-5.1 Site Selection. Selection of candidate sites must be based on a thorough site analysis. The site
analysis consolidates and documents the potential site opportunities and constraints that will ensure the
site meets the program requirements. The site analysis should be used to develop a UEPH Complex area
development plan that will reflect a compatible and functional area development that emphasizes optimal
use of the site elements with the least disruption to the existing natural environment.
3-5.1.1 Installation Real Property Master Plan Documents.
The recommendations of the installation
Real Property Master Plan which concern the candidate site and/or UEPH Complexes in general should
be documented.
3-5.1.1.1 Installation Real Property Master Plan. Installation Real Property Master Plans include UEPH
Complexes area requirements. Master plans provide comprehensive documentation of existing
conditions of the natural, man-made and human resources of the installation as a whole. It guides the
future land use development and provides for the orderly growth of the installation. Master planning is
accomplished in accordance with AR 210-20 (reference 3-7) and TM 5-803-1 (reference 3-8).
3-5.1.1.2 Installation Design Guide. The Installation Design Guide provides guidelines for creating a
visually consistent, harmonious, and attractive installation. The recommendations of the design guide
must be considered in the facilities layout and design. The Installation Design Guide is developed in
accordance with TM 5-803-5 (reference 3-9).
3-5.1.2 Site Analysis. Provide a documented analysis of on-site and adjacent off-site existing conditions
and evaluate the impacts these conditions have on the program requirements. Complete documentation
of the analysis and evaluation are important as a thorough site analysis is fundamental to a responsible
area development plan and site design. The site survey map is the base map for the site analysis. The
analysis and evaluation include the following in accordance with guidance discussed in TM 5-803-14
(reference 3-6):
3-5.1.2.1 Off-Site Conditions.
3-5.1.2.2 Land Use.
3-5.1.2.3 Transportation Systems. A site traffic impact analysis should determine the proper location and
design of site access. The analysis should consider the trip generation and design-hour volumes, trip
distribution and traffic assignment, existing and projected volumes, capacity analysis, traffic accident
analysis, and traffic improvement plan.
3-5.1.2.4 Utilities. Because of the high cost of constructing utility mains, proximity to existing utilities
such as water, electricity, gas, storm and sanitary sewer, and provision for gravity flow in storm and
sanitary sewers should be discussed. The impact of the proposed project on the existing utility systems
and the proximity to existing utilities should be evaluated. The cost of providing appropriate utility support
for the proposed project will be addressed.
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