ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-01019R000200170017-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 15, 2000
• Sequence Number: 17
• Content Type: REPORT

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PROPOSED GARAGE AT CIA HEADQUARTERS, LANGLEY, VIRGINIA
GSA PROJECT 09799
ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
I. Project Description
The Central Intelligence Agency has for years maintained
a small repair and storage garage at various locations in
Arlington County. Dispatching activities and parking of
the fleet of vehicles in the motor pool are accomplished
at the Langley Headquarters site. Dissatisfaction with
leased facilities and a need to improve operational
efficiency have resulted in a decision to consolidate the
motor pool functions into one facility at Langley. Estimated
operational savings from this proposed consolidation at
Headquarters amounts to $118,000 per year, thus amortizing
the cost of construction in 10 years.
II. Probable Impact of the Proposed Action on Environment
This project will have no significant impact on
ecological systems, historic or cultural resources, or
economic. balances of the national capital region.
Relocation of the garage facility to Langley will
cause only a minor change in local traffic conditions
since the motor pool and the dispatching service are
already centered at the Agency Headquarters. The increase
in the number of vehicles kept overnight on the compound
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will be less than 25.. Colocation of the garage with the
motor pool will eliminate traffic on Virginia roads now
generated by an off-site garage.
The new facility will significantly improve health
and safety factors for employees by providing them with
a building designed to provide proper safeguards against
hazardous conditions.
This project will have no effect on regional economics
or housing. It would cause only a minor personnel shift
(13) to Langley. The employees affected have for years
worked at several locations in Arlington County and
presently-live within 45 minutes commuting time of their
present work location. Commuting time to the new facility
will improve for over 80 percent of these employees.
Their housing and transportation needs will remain the
same; none expect to change their place of residence.
III. Probable Adverse Environmental Effects
An adverse effect which cannot be avoided will be the
increase in developed site acreage; however, this will be
offset through landscaping. Protection of the physical
environment has been considered in the design of the
project. Grease traps and air filters to arrest pollution
of water and air have been provided in the garage. Land-
scaping with ground cover, shrubs, and trees will replace
and supplement trees that will be removed. Protective
action against erosion and stream silting during construction
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is required by the construction specifications. These
specifications are in accordance with the Environmental
Protection Agency's Guidelines for Erosion and Sediment
Control Planning and Implementation, and the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinances of Fairfax County, Virginia.
IV. Alternative to Proposed Action
The alternative to the proposed action is to continue
the existing off-site garage operation which has proven to
be unsatisfactory, both from the standpoint of security
considerations and inefficient utilization of manpower.
V. Relationship Between Short-term use of the Environment
and Enhancement of Productivity
Commitment of the site for the proposed use, while
not detrimental to the local environment, will release
present garage facilities for more appropriate commercial
ventures and will enhance productivity of Agency property
and personnel.
VI. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources
There is no irreversible or irretrievable commitment
of resources other than the monetary resources required
for the proposed construction. It is anticipated that
increased efficiency will result in savings that will
amortize the project in 10 years.
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PROPOSED GARAGE AT CIA HEADQUARTERS, LANGLEY, VIRGINIA
GSA PROJECT 09799
PROJECT DATA
I. Project Manager
The CIA project manager is the Chief, Real Estate and
Construction Division. The project was designed under the
auspices of the Design and Construction Division, Office
of Operating Programs, Public Buildings Service, General
Services Administration.
II. Narrative Description
The proposed project is to be located in the service
area near the west boundary of Agency land adjacent to the
powerhouse, the electric substation, and two employee
parking lots. Construction of the building will necessitate
removal of about twenty trees, 8 to 12 inches in size, and
some scrub. The garage parking area is to be located in
what is now a treeless open field. Slight relocation of a
surface drainage swale will not impede established runoff
patterns and will be adequate to take on increased runoff
from the proposed hardstand and roofs. Likewise, the
drainage structures into which the swale flows are adequate
to accept the drainage increases. Protection against erosion
and stream silting during construction is assured by
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requirements in the contract specifications for cover
on exposed earth slopes and temporary desilting basins.
The landscape plan design includes provision of new screen
planting around the building and parking areas resulting
in a net increase of trees over that of the existing
conditions.
III. Site and Building Data
a. Site Area: approximately 4.0 acres on Agency-
assigned property.
b. Building Size:
Length: 189 feet and 4 inches
Width : 71 feet and 4 inches
Height: 26 feet and no inches
c. Building Area:
Site coverage 13,928 square feet
Gross floor area: 16,643 square feet
Net floor area 15,595 square feet
d. Landscaped Area: approximately 1.7 acres
e. Paved Areas:
,Access drives and walks 0.76 acres
Canopy parking 96 vehicles 1.0 acres
Employee parking and grounds equipment: .21 acres
f. Utilities:
Steam, water, sewerage, and electric requirements
are to be served by existing central systems. All
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connections will be underground. No additions to
the capacity of central systems will be required.
g. Exterior Finishes:
Color and texture of finishes will be compatible
with existing adjacent buildings. Walls, masonry
with cement stucco; columns and beams, exposed concrete.
IV. Employment
This project will relocate the place of work of 13
employees and will not generate new employment. Of the 13
employees, none are in the low income group and 9 are in
the moderate income group.
V. Traffic Considerations
Traffic congestion on and off the site will be reduced
due to the fact that the vehicles will be serviced on-site
rather than traveling twenty miles across Virginia highways
for servicing. On-site conditions will be improved by
removing motor pool vehicles from existing loading dock
and parking areas around the Headquarters Building.
VI. Parking
Official vehicles
Visitors
Employees F grounds equipment = 51
VII. Relocation of Housing and Businesses
The project will not dislocate any existing private
residences or businesses since the site is located on Federal
property.
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VIII. Schedule for Construction
Subject to project approval in December 1972, the
following tentative GSA schedule is proposed:
Invitation to Bidding
19 January 1973
Contract Award
19 March 1973
Occupancy
20 June 1974
IX. Project Funding
Funds in the amount of $1,050,000 have been transferred
to GSA to cover design, construction, and contract manage-
ment costs.
X. Housing Considerations
No housing for employees is required on or off the
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