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Procedures
for Landscape Projects
Purpose
This information is intended to clarify the process for review and
approval of landscape projects at the University of Virginia.
Definition
Landscape projects are those that entail changes to the landforms
and plantings of the University Grounds. These include grading,
drainage and storm water management, parking lots, roads, driveways,
sidewalks, dumpsters, lighting, benches and other site amenities,
walls, fences, gates and plantings of trees, shrubs, groundcovers
and flowers.
Design
Many projects will require design by a certified landscape architect
engaged as outside consultants. Advance planning with the University
Landscape Architect and the Landscape Superintendent is essential.
Review
All landscape projects, with the exception of routine maintenance,
will be initiated through the Work Management Office.
Projects
that conform to the Master Plan and Facilities Management Design
Guidelines and do not involve tree impact or significantly alter
the appearance of the landscape will proceed without further review.
Major
landscape projects and all those that involve planting, tree removals
or tree impacts must be reviewed. This includes trees impacted during
the course of a project even if the impact is a result of a plan
change. In the latter case decisions about trees will be made within
two working days or the decisions will revert to the construction
manager.
Review is typically carried out by: |
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University Landscape Architect |
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Landscape Superintendent |
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Arboretum and Landscape Committee |
Additional
review may be needed by: |
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ASBO
for code related items |
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Safety
and Security Committee |
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University
Architect for all plaques and signs |
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Curator
and Architect for the Academical Village (for all work
in the Academical Village) |
Summary
of Responsibilities
Work Management Office |
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decides
project routing and assigns work order number |
University
Landscape Architect |
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assures
that projects conform to University Master Plan and precinct
plans |
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advises
on selection of consulting landscape architects |
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advises
on design of outdoor spaces and plant selection |
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reviews project before review by Arboretum and Landscape
Committee |
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approves
tree staking |
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serves
as liaison between the Development Office, Facilities
Management and donors in selecting and placing memorial
trees and benches |
Landscape
Superintendent |
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provides
technical advice on plants and planting |
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reviews
planting plans |
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judges
health of plants |
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advises
on impact of proposed projects |
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advises
on location of utilities to minimize impact on vegetation |
Arboretum
and Landscape Committee |
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reviews
landscape design guidelines |
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reviews
and advises on landscape design and planting projects
on University Grounds and at Blandy Farm arboretum |
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approves
planting and removal of trees |
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administers
Seward Forest funds |
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