Site analysis , Parking standards

Site analysis should include plan and section drawings of the existing features of the site, at the same scale as the site and landscape plan, together with appropriate written material. . site dimensions, site areas, north point . location of site in relation to shops, community facilities and transport

. form and character of adjacent and opposite buildings in the streetscape, including both sides of any street that the development fronts.
. location and use of any existing buildings or built features on the site.

. location and important characteristics of adjacent public, communal and private opens spaces.
. location, use, overall height (storeys, metres) and important parapet/datum lines of adjacent buildings. . location and height of existing windows and balconies on adjacent properties facing the site. . location, height and characteristics of adjacent walls and fences. . location of major trees on site, on adjacent properties and street trees, identified by size and botanical or common names.

.Topography, showing spot levels and contours 0.5 metre intervals for the site, adjoining streets and land adjoining the site . views to and from the site . prevailing winds . orientation and overshadowing of the site and adjoining properties by neighbouring structures and Trees .geotechnical characteristics of the site and suitability of development. . pedestrian and vehicular access points (existing and proposed) . location of utility services, including electricity poles, storm water drainage lines, natural drainage, kerb crossings and easements. . location of any infrastructure easements or rights of way . significant noise sources on and in the vicinity of the site, particularly vehicular traffic, train, aircraft and industrial operations noise.

Site analysis is an inventory completed as a preparatory step to site planning. Research phase: The first step is defining the problem and its definition. The site design and site planning process begins with the initial problem to be solved. This is started by a client contracting a planner to work with a particular site. Analysis phase : The next step involves programming the site as well as site and user analysis. There are numerous site elements related to the analysis during this phase. Synthesis phase :

The third step deals with schematic design of a site plan as well as a preliminary cost estimate for the site. Step involves more developed designs and a detailed cost estimate.

Numerous elements go into a given site analysis.

These elements include

A. Location. B. neighbourhood context. C. site and zoning. D. legal elements. E. natural physical features.

F. man-made features.
G. circulation . H. utilities, sensory. I. human and cultural. J. climate components.

A. Location. The site should be related to major streets or landmarks previously existing. Aerial photographs help in this assessment stage. There should be documentation of distances and time from major places. This should be completed by either driving or walking the distance first-hand.

B. Neighbourhood context . Features of this sort include architectural patterns, street lighting, and condition of existing buildings. Other important components of the neighbourhood context include an analysis of existing paths (pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle), landmarks and nodes. Landmarks are distinctive sites that provide way-finding for people in the area, and which define the character of a neighbourhood.

C. Size and zoning : Site boundaries can be located by either verifying the dimensions physically. Zoning classifications, set-backs, height restrictions, allowable site coverage, uses, and parking requirements are obtained by obtaining zoning . Classifications from a zoning map, which can be located from the city planning department.

D.Legal :
Typical legal information can be obtained from the deed to the property E. Natural physical features : Most of this information will be derived from the topographic features on the site. A contour map of this magnitude can be located from the survey engineer. Drainage problems as well as existing natural features of trees, ground cover, ground texture, and soil conditions on the site should be directly observed

F.Man made features : Features located on the site such as buildings, walls, fences, patios, plazas, bus stop shelters should be noted. The site and location of such features should be directly measured. G.Circulation : The uses of streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks, and plazas are important in this inventory step. H.utilities, sensory: Direct observation of other sensory elements of noise, odors, smoke, and pollutant areas must also be completed. I.Human and cultural : This information can be obtained through census statistics on the neighborhood J.Climate : This information can be obtained through the local weather service. Conditions such as rain fall, snow fall, humidity and temperature

Sample Site Analysis 1.0 Building Use

2.0 Building Height

3.0 Circulation

4.0 Open Space, Landform + Views

5.0 Building Edges

6.0 Landscape Response

7.0 Access and Parking

Building Performance

Case study

Land use plan

Proposed plan

Open space analysis

Pedestrian , vehicular circulation & parking

Service access

Utility map

Topography analysis

Water shed A watershed is: That area of land, a bounded hydrologic system, within which all living things are linked by their common water course and where, as humans settled, simple logic demanded that they become part of a community."

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Land formation

The different types of vegetation found in India are as follows: (i)Tropical Rain Forests (ii)Tropical Deciduous Forests (iii)Thorny Bushes (iv)Mountain Vegetation (v)Mangrove Vegetation

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