Missed Questions - Inventory, Analysis, and PM Flashcards
Which factors contribute to the classification of fire hazard areas?
Aspect, Vegetation, Topography
Geology does not typically influence potential fire behavior as it relates to nonflammable rocks and structure.
Which slope condition produces the most significant erosion?
Steep and long slopes
Greater slope grade and length contribute to higher runoff velocity, impacting erosion rate.
What can help direct programming decisions?
Knowledge of relevant planning and design precedents
Precedent knowledge of similar work guides programming decisions, which precede design proposals.
In a typical contract, who is responsible for providing site survey, soils survey, and property description?
Owner
The owner must provide necessary base information for construction drawing development.
Which elements should be included in stormwater hydrology for a 10-acre greenfield site?
Land cover, Drainage patterns on the site
These factors affect stormwater runoff quantity and velocity.
Which soil properties affect erodibility?
Permeability, Organic content, Particle size and gradation
These properties impact how soil reacts to water flow.
Can property owners plant trees within a private access easement?
Yes, they can with the third owner’s agreement
Modifications within an easement can be negotiated with the easement holder.
What should be studied in a parking supply/demand analysis for a historic district?
Traffic accessibility of the district, Socioeconomic characteristics of visitors, Alternative modes of transportation available
These factors influence parking utilization and demand.
What must be considered when preserving wetlands?
Strategies for no net loss of function and value
Adjustments to wetlands are allowed, but maintaining existing functionality is crucial.
What does the water budget for a constructed treatment wetland include?
Inflows, Storage, Outflows
Water budgets quantify the flow of water into and out of a system.
Which recommendations should be in a historic restoration and preservation plan?
Rehabilitation of building 1 & 3, Removal of tree roots destabilizing building 1, Mitigation of wetland runoff impacting building 3
The four approaches are preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction.
How to choose the best access point to a development?
Choose access located on the outside of the road curve for best visibility
Which actions are always subject to review under a historic district ordinance?
Demolition of buildings, Height of new construction, Determination of surrounding land use
Historic district ordinances regulate preservation, demolition, and new construction.
Which techniques should be used to diversify stakeholder representation?
Using interpreters at meetings, Advertising in a variety of local media outlets, Preparing notices in languages other than English
Addressing barriers to participation helps reach underrepresented populations.
What is the MOST APPROPRIATE approach when synthesizing stakeholder feedback in a view corridor plan?
Establish recurring meetings with the stakeholders as the plan progresses
Ongoing communication supports community participation goals.
Which information source provides the MOST relevant contextual data for siting options of a new industrial facility?
USGS map
USGS maps cover a wide area and aggregate relevant data for design decisions.
Which stakeholders have jurisdiction over a proposed minor league baseball stadium?
Local governments
Local governments make decisions regarding planning and construction.
What is the purpose of a public involvement process in an environmental impact statement?
Obtain local knowledge
The EIS outlines the impact of a proposed project on the environment.
What should a utility analysis reference?
Site plan, Vegetation assessment
These references help understand infrastructure relationships and vegetation threats.
What can be referenced to help target the minimum stormwater tax possible?
Gross site area, Existing environmental site assessment (ESA) report findings
The ESA documents conditions affecting impervious surfaces and drainage patterns.
Mixed-Use walkable area developments ideally combine uses within what radius from core activities?
0.25 mile
This radius corresponds to a 5-minute walking time, a standard for pedestrian convenience.
Name the flow chart items in a pre-design phase to design phase
-site program
-site selection
-site inventory
-site analysis
-concept development
-schematic design
-design development
-construction documentation
