Site Planning & Design Flashcards
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A CFB candidate is reviewing stormwater management plans for a new athletic complex. Which feature is designed to capture and slowly release runoff to prevent downstream flooding?
Answer: Detention basin
A detention basin temporarily holds stormwater runoff and releases it slowly at a controlled rate to reduce peak flow and prevent downstream flooding.
When designing field access for maintenance equipment, what is the minimum gate width recommended to allow standard field equipment passage?
Answer: 12 feet
A 12-foot minimum gate width accommodates most standard field maintenance equipment, including wide-deck mowers and aerifiers.
Which zoning classification typically applies to public outdoor athletic fields and must be verified before beginning site development?
Answer: P/OS Park/Open Space
Park/Open Space (P/OS) zoning is the typical classification for public athletic facilities, and verification ensures the intended use is permitted.
In a site drainage plan, what does a 'swale' refer to?
Answer: A shallow, vegetated channel that directs surface runoff
A swale is a shallow, vegetated channel designed to convey and filter surface stormwater runoff along the landscape.
A site plan shows a 100-year floodplain adjacent to a proposed field location. What is the most important regulatory requirement to verify before proceeding?
Answer: FEMA floodplain development permit requirements
FEMA floodplain development permits are required for any construction within a 100-year floodplain and must be verified before proceeding.
What is the function of a 'cut and fill' analysis in site planning for athletic fields?
Answer: Calculating the earthwork balance to minimize soil import/export costs
A cut and fill analysis calculates how much soil needs to be removed (cut) versus added (fill) to achieve desired grades, minimizing material transport costs.
Which type of environmental assessment is typically required before converting a previously agricultural site to athletic field use?
Answer: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies potential contamination from prior land use activities such as pesticides, herbicides, or fuel storage.