DRAFT OUTLINE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89-00244R000100040069-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 15, 2006
• Sequence Number: 69
• Publication Date: July 24, 1981
• Content Type: MEMO

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Memorandum
Date:
To:
July 24, 1981
From: Walter Arensberg, SOM
Subject: Draft Outline of Environmental Impact Assessment
Introduction
This memo contains the outline of the Environmental Impact Assessment which
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has proposed in accordance with Task 1.4 of the
Work Program for the Central Intelligence Agency's Master Plan project. We
would appreciate your comments on the draft EIA outline so that we may revise
it and issue a final outline.
The outline is based on guidelines found in two documents, the National Capital
Planning Commission's "Revised Environmental Policies and Procedures" (Federal
Register, Vol. 44, No. 218, November 8, 1979), and the General Services
Administration's Order No. PBS 1095.4A, "Preparation of Environmental Impact
Assessments and Impact Statements," October 5, 1979. It should be noted that
the sequence of items under IV.B, Impacts, is preliminary and may be changed.
Also, the descriptions of analyses to be carried out under each item is not meant
to be exhaustive. As the planning process moves ahead, and as our consultation
with local agencies develops, additional issues may be added.
Summary
Purpose of and Need for Project.
A. Description of the proposed Master Development Plan
B. Background information and Rationale for the Consolidation - not all
personnel accommodated by original , facility; 1972 Preliminary
Master Plan approved; project would enhance efficiency of Agency
operations, generate time savings, improve security.
C. Planning Process - NCPC and other agencies.
Alternatives Considered
A. No change.
B. Partial consolidation.
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C. Siting options: building locations, heights, massing; parking con-
figurations (surface and structured); phasing.
IV. Environmental Assessment: Impacts and Mitigating Measures.
A. Overall assessment methodology and summary impact matrix.
B. Impacts.
1. Subsurface Conditions: effects due to soil types, underground
water levels.
2. Landforms: effects on slope stability, drainage patterns, run-
off.
3. Vegetation: maintenance of existing wooded areas and plant-
ings to maximum extent possible; compliance with Fairfax
Environmental Quality Corridor guidelines.
4. Water and Sewer: adequacy of existing water supply and
sanitary sewer system; compliance with County and regional
treatment guidelines for sewer discharge.
5. Storm Drainage: adequacy of existing system and compliance
with County storm water detention guidelines.
6. Energy Conservation: adequacy of existing power supply sys-
tem; measures to conserve energy consumption in new facilities
through advanced design of buildings and systems.
7. Solid Waste: estimated contribution by new development to
local disposal and landfill facilities.
8. Traffic: additional peak hour vehicle trips generated by new
development; projected volumes at major site access points;
measures to mitigate traffic impacts on local access roads;
policies regarding car and van pooling by Agency employees;
impacts on bus service to Agency; possible changes in com-
muting patterns; reduction in Agency shuttle service; truck
access patterns; traffic impacts during construction.
9. Air Quality: Additional emissions from increased automobile
traffic; impacts due to construction.
10. Noise: additional traffic noise; noise impacts during con-
struction.
11. Land Use: change in percentage of site developed; potential
usage of Scattergood Thorne tract.
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12. Zoning: compatibility with Fairfax zoning ordinance.
13. Aesthetic: general policy of buffering Agency from surrounding
area; preservation of tree buffers; limitations on height and
massing of buildings; new landscaping; limitation of amount of
new parking and use of parking structures.
14. Historic Preservation: avoidance of development that may
interfere with Historic Districts or other designated structures.
14. Socio-Economic: GSA plans for using or releasing office space
vacated by Agency personnel; regional employment shifts.
15. Community Services: adequacy of local fire protection, ambu-
lance services, and refuse collection services to cover new
development.
16. Local Plans and Policies: compatibility with plans and policies
of;
General Services Administration
National Capital Planning Commission
Fairfax County
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Northern Virginia Planning District Commission
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
National Park Service
Local utility companies
V. Listing of Agencies and Persons Consulted
VI. Listing of Reports and Documents Referenced.
VII. Technical Appendices.
A. Traffic
B. Air and Noise
C. Natural Features
D. Utilities
E. Water, Sewer and Drainage