| Case Number: | POD2007-00047 |
|---|---|
| Case Name: | J.R. Tucker High School Parking Additions |
| Review Type: | Administrative Plan |
| Case Description: | J.R. Tucker High School Parking Additions |
| Parcel ID: | 758-754-5905 2910 N PARHAM RD |
| Legal Description: | PARHAM RD AC 40.696 & ADJ PAR 86 B2 19 |
| Engineer/Applicant: | LANDMARK DESIGN GROUP |
| Project Case Number: | POD2007-00047 (There is 1 related case) |
| Project Name: | J.R. TUCKER HS PARKING ADDITIO |
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| Description | Submission Date | Due Date | Completed Date | Status | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (B70) Police Review | CMTS | Vann, Kimberly | |||
| Comments: POLICE - VANN, KIMBERLY TO: Planning Office FROM: Henrico County Division of Police, Community Policing Unit SUBJECT: POD2007-00047 - J. R. Tucker High School parking lot DATE: April 18, 2007 POD2007-00047 J. R. Tucker High School parking lot POD-46-72 ADM The Division of Police recommends approval with the below requirements addressed or met. Clarify below items. Based on the information provided at this time, the Division of Police will require the following security measures for this plan prior to receiving an endorsement from this agency. SECTION I. ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN ORDER FOR THE DIVISION OF POLICE TO ENDORSE THIS PLAN: 1.All light fixtures need to be full cut-off. Clarify this item 2.The light used should be Metal Halide. High Pressure Sodium is stated and is currently in use within the parking lot. Changing over to Metal Halide is strongly recommended. SECTION II. IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING SECURITY STANDARDS: Landscaping 1.All shrubs and trees should be trimmed to allow for maximum visibility to and from the site and from within the site. Shrubs should have a natural growth height of no more than 2 ½ to 3 feet, or be maintained at this height, especially when located along an entrance, walkway or parking area. 2.Trees should have a natural growth with limbs at least 4 feet off the ground, or be maintained with the canopy raised, especially when located along a building entrance, walkway or parking area. 3.The location of light poles and their relationship to the trees throughout the parking lot and along the building edge needs to be considered. The two should not be located in the same area, as illumination will be reduced as the tree matures. Lighting 4.The minimum maintained light level should be no lower than 1.0 foot-candles throughout the parking areas, walkways, building entrance and building edge. 5.The lights throughout the) should be the same. The emphasis is to have the same color of light (white or orange/yellow) throughout. This will provide good color rendition, help with visibility and reduce contrasts. Metal Halide is preferred; however, because High Pressure Sodium is already in place, this should be continued. 6.All light fixtures need to be full cut-off. Clarify this item. 7.The Illuminating Engineer Society of North America (IESNA) has created standards on security lighting. The below chart is from the Guidelines for Security Lighting for People, Property, and Public Spaces, IESNA G-1-03. REFER TO FOLLOWING LINK FOR SECURITY LIGHTING LEVELS - http://www.co.henrico.va.us/pod/police/police_pod_comments.html and look under sections for Schools and Institutions. 8.The type of light fixture the Division of Police requires is one that puts the light down on the ground, versus horizontally and up in the air. Many of the decorative light fixtures put the light everywhere but where you want it, which is on the ground. If decorative fixtures are installed, they should have the bulb in the top casing of the fixture so that the light will be directed towards the ground (see photo). This will also avoid glare because you don?t actually see the bulb. 9.Lighting is one of the most economical and effective forms of crime prevention available. Lighting must be even and uniform and not produce dark areas or sharp contrasts for concealment. 10.In creating uniform lighting, consider: a)type of fixture c) the direction of the light b)the height of poles d) spacing of fixtures 11.Routine maintenance of the lights should be a standard practice throughout the property. a)Globes should be cleaned to ensure full illumination from the light. | |||||
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