Safety Roadside Rest Areas

Safety Roadside Rest Area Design ChecklistPage 1 of 13

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Safety Roadside Rest Areas

Project Report & Design Check List

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■Stage 1 - Rehab Projects for ADA and Cal OSHA

■■Stage 2 - Capacity Increase

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Site Selection – Location & Feasibility
1. Need – proposed functions are consistent with needs identified in SRRA System Master Plan / ■
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2. Spacing – location is per the current SRRA System Master Plan, accommodates staging/layover of commercial deliveries to urban areas & ag / ■■■
3. Location – consistent with district planning route concept reports & corridor master plans; & with local community general and specific plans. / ■■■
4. Access considerations – freeway (access control) or conventional hwy, direction, one or two sides (medians, turn pockets), on & off ramp locations, meets current geometric design standards or requires design exception, connections to local roads / ■■
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5. Right of way – additional R/W requirements (mapping, estimates, environmental clearance); easements, railroad involvement; permits (i.e., to enter, Native American). / ■■
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6. Survey requirements – aerial and/or ground check survey, potholing, utility locations, as-builts, English conversion, coordinate corrections. / ■■
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7. Utilities/Infrastructure – availability/accessibility; permit requirements, waste water disposal restrictions, obstructions & conflicts (overhead power lines), high/low risk, potholing, utility relocations, easements. / ■
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8. Soil suitability - foundations, wells, leach fields, pre-project disturbances for drilling or perc tests, water tables, fertility/salinity. / ■
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9. Environmental considerations & restrictions –permits (coastal zone, Forestry/BLM Use, sewage discharge/treatment), sensitive habitats or species, scenic hwys, cultural resources, haz mat (in bldgs & in grd), energy & resource conservation opportunities. / ■
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10. Stormwater considerations – 303d water bodies, construction & permanent BMPs, site drainage, flooding factors/potential. / ■
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11. Economic factors – economical to develop & economical to maintain, life cycle costs, R/W costs, impacts/partnerships to/with local tourism & economic development, temporary or permanent closure impacts to all entities. / ■
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12. Partnerships - Public/Private, Interagency Cooperative Agreements, Leases, Welcome Centers, Traveler/Wi-Fi Information Ctrs, Sheltered Workshop maintenance contracts, CHP, BEP vending. / ■
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13. Other special uses - tour buses, bicycles, military or emergency uses, links to other transportation modes, trails, encroachment permit uses (cell sites, newspaper, traveler info/perks, or other), Wi-Fi. / ■
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14. Other stopping opportunities – vista points, park & ride lots, truck stops, gas stations & commercial businesses, illegal parking hotspots / ■
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15. Safety – accident rates, graffiti, crime, security problems. / ■
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Facility Size & Capacity Analysis

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2. Stopping factors (avg, seasonal & holiday) / ■
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3. Number of visitors / ■
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4. Number of vehicle parking spaces / ■
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a. ADA parking spaces / ■
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b. Auto / ■
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c. Truck/RV (long term parking) / ■
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5. Auto/Long vehicle split / ■
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6. Bicycle amenities / ■
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7. Accessible tables (shade) / ■
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8. Maximum parking capacity / ■■
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9. Restroom capacity & fixture count / ■■
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10. Family assistance restrooms, diaper changing tables. / ■
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11. Gender/Waiting time parity / ■■
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12. Auxiliary parking – outside R/W / ■■
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13. Future expansion opportunities / ■
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Site Planning

1. Demolition or rehabilitation of existing facilities – salvage materials, staging of demolition, potential closure during construction. / ■
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2. Ingress & Egress – conform to current geometric design Standards, closures & construction traffic control, cooperation with other projects, temporary facilities (if any) construction staging / ■
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3. Layout -
a. Site constraints – climate and solar orientation; seasonal temperatures, winds, and precipitation; sun/shade angles; topography (siting buildings to facilitate sewage flow); location of sewage treatment to reduce exposure to odors; existing site features such as vegetation and water bodies; utilities / ■
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b. Roads & parking areas / ■
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c. Distances between parking & facilities / ■
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d. Circulation – pedestrian, vehicle, maintenance, service access, bicycle considerations, vehicle turning radii, ADA compliance / ■
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e. Retention of existing resources – topography, vegetation, off site views, paving where possible, structures, utilities, etc. / ■
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f. Maintain visual quality, unsightly functions screened, highlight scenic features, reveal unfolding views, conform to adjacent developments / ■
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g. Visibility of entry doors, signs, CHP window to patrol car & parking / ■
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h. Utility & site amenities - cluster / ■
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4. Grading & Drainage – ADA compliance; cross sections and earthwork calculations; survey staking control; contour grading & aesthetics; bldg pad elevations; wastewater criteria (leach fields, ponds); drainage & runoff direction or containment for parking areas, lawns, gutters/downspouts, faucet/hose bibs, sprinklers & freestanding drinking fountains / ■
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5. Erosion control, stormwater treatments, lawns, wild flower seeding, inert materials. / ■
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6. Site Furnishings/Amenities, ADA Compliant / ■
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a. Trash, ash, & recycle containers – pest & wildlife considerations / ■
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b. Picnic tables/shelters / ■
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c. Seating walls & benches / ■
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d. Fencing, bollards – safety & access restrictions / ■
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e. Information kiosks / ■
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f. Interpretive/local cultural displays / ■
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g. Newspaper & coupon racks – permit considerations / ■
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h. Tree grates & guards / ■
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i. Planters / ■
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j. Telephones - public (pay, TDD, emergency 911 only), CHP, maintenance, & info kiosk touch screen connections, if any / ■
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k. Wi-Fi / ■
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l. Drinking fountains (chilled on bldg or remote freestanding) & hose bibs with drainage / ■
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m. Lighting – pedestrian core – circulation hierarchy, parking, & ramps, environmental or Title 24 restrictions / ■
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7. Pet areas – surfacing, water, waste disposal, equestrian & lg animal corrals / ■
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8. Parking Areas
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c. CHP Parking / ■
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d. Accessible Parking / ■
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e. Parking for sleeping, truck idle / ■
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9. Pavement – ramps, roads & parking conform to Chapters 600-670 of HDM / ■■
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10. Walkways – conform to standards, ADA compliance - min widths, surface traction, type (plain, exposed agg, colored or stamped conc, conc pavers, tile), expansion joints and score line patterns, tree wells, pullboxes & manholes, site furniture pads, utility clusters, snow considerations / ■
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11. Service Facilities
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b. Equipment & supply storage / ■
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c. Dumpster enclosures / ■
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d. Service yards / ■
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e. Utility equipment, ventilation, heating & cooling units / ■
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f. Access & evacuation considerations / ■
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g. RV dump/water fill stations / ■■
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12. Signage
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b. Facilities & services available (phone, CHP, traveler info) / ■
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c. Exit signs, turn signs / ■
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d. Rest Area Name, Welcome sign / ■
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e. Directional – pedestrians, autos & trucks / ■
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f. Informational signs (pet area, no smoking, RV dump,8 hr max, etc) / ■
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g. Historic monuments, plaques, bells & Blue Star Memorial hwy markers / ■
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h. Architectural signs (nonstandard) / ■
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I. Specific facility signs (i.e., bilingual, multilingual / ■
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J. Interpretive / green signs / ■
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k. Construction area signs / ■
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13. Landscape Improvements
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b. Irrigation, RICS, irrigation sleeves & crossovers / ■■
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c. Passive play & exercise areas, pavement games, boulders / ■■
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14. Landscape Modification
a. Planting (trees, shrubs, vines, lawn, ground cover) / ■
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b. Irrigation, irrigation sleeves & crossovers repair and/or relocate mainline, control valves, controller, supply lines, and sprinklers / ■
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c. Passive play & exercise areas / ■■
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15. Context Appropriateness & Stakeholder Involvement
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c. Recreational opportunities / ■
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d. Balance with existing site features / ■
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e. Reflect scenic features & cultural opportunities, regional context appropriateness / ■
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f. Transportation Art, EEM, TE funds, private donations – general considerations, murals, tiles, sculpture, pavement art / ■
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16. Security (Surveillance cameras, bollards, padlocks, fencing/gates, secure water source, CHP sign, staffing hours, emergency evacuation, visibility, alarms) / ■
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17. Construction Staging, Public Information Notices (press releases, letters, website) / ■
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18. Green Stop Considerations
a. Building materials - recycled / ■
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b. Resource (energy) consumption / generation / ■
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c. Self sustainability and low environmental impact - both site construction / maintenance and by products of users (auto truck emissions, septic, etc.) / ■
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d. Public education /awareness / ■
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e. Fueling/charging stations (future) / ■
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Utility Systems

1. Electrical Service –
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b. Site lights / ■
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c. Irrigation facilities / ■
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d. Vending – separate service for machines and storage / ■
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2. Water – accommodate 20-year demand, permit requirements, access easements, hard water problems, nitrate/bacteria problems, non-chlorinated irrigation systems, BPAs, crossovers & sleeves under walks and parking, water well security and repair / ■
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3. Wastewater Disposal, (septic or public hook up, denitrofication, lift stations, RV dumps, permit requirements) / ■
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4. Telephones / ■
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5. Telecommunications Equipment & Transmission Towers / ■
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6. Lighting (exterior & interior) / ■
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7. Pull boxes and manholes – function & aesthetics / ■
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8. Wi Fi / ■
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9. Conduit for unknown future uses / ■
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10. Energy alternatives - solar/photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, back up generators / ■
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Structures

1. Comfort stations
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c. Number of restrooms & family assistance restrooms / ■
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d. Foundation (slab or raised) / ■
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e. Exterior walls (CMU or wood studs, stucco, steel) / ■
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f. Roof framing, (metal, wood, prefab truss, heavy timber) diaphragm (metal, plywood) & roof covering (metal, conc tile, asphalt shingle, built up comp) / ■
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g. Flooring (ceramic tile, exposed conc, vinyl or other) / ■
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h. Heating (hydroponics floor type or other to avoid freezing pipes, melt sidewalk snow) / ■
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i. Ceilings (metal, wood, acoustical tile, painted drywall, exposed timber or pipes) / ■
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j. Doors, windows frames, louvers & hardware (metal, wood, conventional operable or glass block, CHP bullet resistant, security grilles, screens, etc) / ■
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k. Ventilation, pest & insect controls, dust & sand drift controls / ■
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l. Interior walls – wet wall & other walls (matte or glazed tile, exposed or painted or textured CMU, painted drywall), & floorboards (tile, vinyl) / ■
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m. Toilet stall partitions & urinal screens (tile on conc block, tile on metal framing, conc panels, steel, corian) / ■
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n. Fixtures (porcelain, steel, electronic sensors) & accessories (dryers, mirrors, baby stations, benches, purse hooks, soap dispensers) / ■
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o. Lighting – exterior on bldg (match site lights), interior (natural lighting and fixtures to illuminate restroom from galley), pipe chase/galley lights (night repairs) / ■
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p. Pipe galley/mech space - repair adequate access space for repairs, drop on pipe, pressure washer hook ups, irrigation controller location (or in other bldg as needed) / ■
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2. Canopies/shade structures, picnic shelters, information kiosks, dumpster enclosures, (steel, block, wood, recycled, pre-fab, other) / ■
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3. Crew facilities (kitchen, lockers, managers desk & file storage, bulletin board) / ■
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4. CHP Drop-In Office & restroom, alternative future uses. / ■
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5. Vending Machine Facilities / ■
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a. Separate structure or in bldg recesses (location, size, rear access, money changer, surveillance cameras) / ■
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b. Storage (size, heating & cooling) / ■
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6. Storage Rooms or Buildings
a. Maintenance equipment, tools, shelving, & lockable storage for hazardous materials (paint, batteries, flares, acids, cleaning supplies), emergency eye wash / ■
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b. Janitorial cleaning tools, paper goods & supplies shelving, delivery access / ■
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c. Grounds maintenance equipment, mowers, tools, lockable storage for haz mat supplies (gas, oil, fertilizer, pesticides) / ■
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7. Caretakers/Managers residential facilities or offices / ■
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8. Roof drains, gutters & connections to site drainage / ■
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9. Public Information Facilities – Min 96 square feet of lighted & lockable displays (attached to bldgs or freestanding), future electronic capabilities / ■
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10. Context Appropriateness
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b. Materials, colors & textures reflects regional identification & history / ■
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c. Integration with existing environment & cultural features / ■
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d. Stakeholder involvement / ■
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11. ADA & Title 24 Compliance / ■
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12. Cal-OSHA Compliance (foundation excavation footprints & depth, etc) / ■
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13. Greenstop features, water & energy conservation, gray water, recycled & sustainable materials, idle reduction electrical hook-ups for trucks / ■
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May 2007