SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-01019R000200170011-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 10
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 18, 2000
• Sequence Number: 11
• Publication Date: September 27, 1972
• Content Type: MF

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27 SEP 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Director-Comptroller
SUBJECT : Submission to the National Capital Planning Commission
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for your
approval; such recommendation is contained in paragraph 7.
2: We are now ready to go back to the National Capital Planning
Commission for approval of the final plans- for the motor pool garage
which is to be built at 'the Headquarters Building. When the Commission
approved our preliminary plans at its August 1971 meeting it also stated
as a requirement that the Agency should submit with the final garage plans
a preliminary master plan and draft environment description for the
Langley site. Such a plan has been prepared even though we recognize,
have told the Commission staff and will tell the Commission that there is
no thought of implementing it in the foreseeable future.
3. NCPC timing requires that the master plan be submitted at
least six weeks prior to the date of the hearing at which it is to be
considered - in this case we are shooting for the 6 and 7 December sessions.
This means that we must send that plan covered by the attached letter to
NCPC not later than 11 October. The final motor pool garage papers will be
sent separately to NCPC about 1 November. Assuming approval by the
Commission, invitations to bid should be issued about 12 December with the
opening of bids taking place one month later. The garage is expected to
cost approximately $1 million. Funds in this amount were transferred to
GSA in November 1971.
4. The publicity potential of this action is recognized but it is
hoped that the actual publicity will be very limited. As you see from the
attached letter, we are asking again that the Commission deal with the
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garage and the preliminary master plan in executive session. We have
.discussed Agency concerns with the Commission's Executive Director,
Mr. Charles Conrad, and other staff members and have been assured
of their understanding and assistance in this matter. Mr. Conrad is
researching requirements for local government clearances with a view
to helping us to minimize exposure. Further we intend to update
Mr. Rufus Phillips, the Fairfax County Supervisor responsible for this
area. Finally we will work up with Mr. Thuermer a publicity "annex"
prior to the Commission hearing.
5. The National Capital Planning Commission was created by an
act- of Congress in 1924. While it does not have final directive authority
it is a very influential body. The Commission consists of five members
appointed by the President and seven ex-officio members. The current
ncum~bents are:
a7l: v . -Presidential Appointees:
-- , Chairman--- The Honorable Ben Reifel (Former Congressman from
South Dakota)
lst Vice Chairman - The Honorable Paul Thiry
2nd- Vice Chairman - The Honorable Charles C. Johnson, Jr.
Member - The Honorable Edmund W. Dreyfuss
Member-- -:The Honorable Mrs. Scott Heuer, Jr.
~.~ Ex-officio Members:
The Honorable Thomas F. Eagleton, Senator from Missouri
to Honorable John L. McMillan, Representative from South Carolina
The Honorable Walter E. Washington
-Lt. Gen. Frederick J. Clarke, U. S. Army Chief of Engineers
The. Honorable George B. Hartzog, Jr. , Director, National Park Service
Mr. Arthur F. Sampson, Acting Administrator, GSA
Mr. R. R. Bartelsmeyer, Acting Director, Federal Highway Administration
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6. As you know, we believe that we should work with and through
NCPC on these matters. We also believe that the existence of a master
plan, even though we do not have any idea of acting, is some counterweight
to additional land surplusing action by GSA and/or the President's Property
Review Board. We attach for your information the General Counsel's most
recent paper on the Agency and NCPC.
7. It is requested that you approve our proceeding as outlined
above including the submission of the attached letter to the Commission.
eputy Director
for Support
The recommendation contained in paragraph 7 is approved.
W. E. Colby
Executive Director-Comptroller
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The Honorable Ben Reifel, Chairman
National Capital Planning Commission
1325 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20576
Dear Mr. Reifel:
At its meeting on 5 August 1971 the National Capital Planning
Commission approved the preliminary site and building plans for the
motor pool garage at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters at
Langley, Virginia. The Commission also requested that the CIA complete
a preliminary master plan for the Langley site. Pursuant to this request
the CIA submits a preliminary master plan and draft environmental
description for Commission review. It should be noted, however, that
other than the motor pool garage there is no program or schedule for
any other construction.
This preliminary master plan reflects the consolidation of the
Agency at Langley which is ultimately desired. If it is ever implemented
it would conform to the limits on Federal employee planning levels for
the area as established by the Commission - personnel figures and statistics
other than as presented in the environmental description cannot, as you
appreciate, be specified. The preliminary plan conforms to the Commission's
Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. Also, as indicated in the draft
environmental description, if this plan were to be implemented its impact
on the environment would be minor.
It is requested that this Agency be granted an executive hearing
during the December session for both the preliminary master plan and the
final plans for the motor pool garage based on the bregoing information and
that discussed with the Commission staff. Since it is Agency policy to
avoid publicity whenever possible it is also requested that the preliminary
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master plan and the draft environmental description transmitted herewith
be reviewed for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan without being made
public. This request is believed to be particularly justified since there is
no schedule or program for implementation other than for the motor pool
garage. V
puty Director
for Support
Enclosures
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10 August 1972
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT:
Relationships with the National Capital
Planning Commission (NCPC)
1. You have requested this office to consider whether
it is necessary for the Agency to comply with the laws and
regulations pertaining to NCPC in connection with the proposed
-construction of a garage in the Headquarters area.
2. An argument can be made that we are not bound by
law so to comply, but I am of the opinion that such an argument
should not be advanced on the basis of legal technicalities for
the following reasons.
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6.. This is a situation where it seems clearly advantageous
4. Since we are not otherwise exempted from the laws
setting forth the functions of the NCPC, and our situation in
regard to construction at headquarters does not differ from
that of other departments and agencies, we would at least not
have the support of the Comptroller General in asserting
exemption on the basis of our funds authorities. I think the
natural result might well be a feeling in Congress, particularly
in our own subcommittees, that this was not a proper exercise
-of-those authorities.
for future development.
bilities and authority. " Technically, we could take the position
that we have had adequate consultation and can, therefore, proceed
without further compliance with the regulations. Undoubtedly, this
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would antagonize the NCPC and all those who support its functions,
whereas it is my understanding that the Commission and its, staff
have bean cooperative and helpful. Furthermore, if we can get
its support for a master plan, however speculative, this would
be-lielpful if there are attempts by other potential users to have
iissur`render land in the Headquarters area which we may need
with the NCPC requirements lies in the language of the NCPC
statute, which provides in part, "After such consultation and
suitable consideration of the views of the Commission the agency
may proceed to take action in accordance with its legal responsi-
-5. The other basis for arguing that we need not comply
Two_rk with the system and where a contrary course would bring
additional publicity and criticism on the Agency. On the same
reasoning, it would appear to be highly desirable to continue with
the construction in cooperation with the General Services Admin-
istr ation on the normal procedure of advertising, bid, and award.
1o aspect of this construction proposal appears to justify negotiated
or sole-source contracts. Also, if and when the almost inevitable
environmental question is raised, GSA and NCPC will be in the
forefront rather than this Agency.
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LAWRENCE R. P!USTON
General Cou_xsel
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Washington, 1)C 20405
OCT 2 0 1972
Mr. Charles H. Conrad
Executive Director
National Capital Planning Commission
1325 G Street, N. W.
Washington, DC 20576
We wish to present to the Commission at the December meeting, the
final site and building plans for a new garage at the Central Intelligence
Headquarters Building, Langley, Virginia.
In accordance with this, we are enclosing the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
One copy of the rendered site and landscape plan in color.
One copy of the rendered floor plan in color.
One copy of the rendered perspective in color (under separate
cover).
Two copies of the project data sheets.
Two copies of the vicinity map.
Three copies of the site and building plans (under separate cover).
Two copies of the description of the environmental impact and the
determination.
The Central Intelligence Agency as "lead agency", has determined that the
construction of the garage will have negligible adverse effects on the
environment, as shown in Item 7 of the enclosures. This determination
is acceptable to and supported by General Services Administration.
A preliminary master plan for the Langley site was submitted directly to
the Commission by C. I. A. on October 11, 1972.
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It is requested that the matter be handled in a confidential session in
accordance with the client agency's wishes. Should you require additional.
information, please contact Mr. George Hartman of our staff, on IDS Code
183-7954.
Sincerely,
J. L. PACKARD
Acting Director, Design
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REPLY Chief, Design Branch
SUnJCCT, Letter of Transmittal
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PROJECT Langley, Va.
Real Estate & Construction Division
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20 50 5
Attention: Mr_*
CIA HQ Garage
CONTRACT NO. GS-03B-
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For Chief, Design Branch
Design and Construction Division
George T. Hartman
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