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REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Comrnission
FROM: Andrew C. Epple,Planning Director
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Baxter Square Master Park Plan
MEETING DATE: May 16,2005
BACKGROUND: The Master Park Plan for Baxter Square Major Subdivision PUD to subdivide
18 acres into 104 residential lots. The property is located on the north side
of Baxter Lane west of Thomas Drive (27`' Avenue). The park plan was
reviewed and conditionally approved by the Recreation & Parks Advisory
Board at its April 14, 2005 meeting. Planning Staff has confirmed that all
conditions relating to the park plan have been adequately addressed and offer
the attached plan for formal adoption to the Citywide Park Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Formally adopt the Baxter Square Master Park Plan.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Not applicable
ALTERNATIVES: None
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew C. Epple,Planning Director Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Attachments: Baxter Square Master Park Plan
Report compiled on May 11, 2005
733 N. Aster
Bozeman MT 59718
April 15, 2005
Robin Sullivan
Clerk of the City Commission
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman MT 59771-1230
Dear Robin:
Enclosed is the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board's recommendation regarding the
final park plan for Baxter Square. In making corrections to the plan before submitting it
to the City Commission, we expect that the developer will need to meet with Jami Morris
of the Planning Department.
In particular, the developer will need to reach an agreement,based on the Planning
Department's understanding of all relevant information(e.g., the preliminary plat,
representations made to the City Commission, information from the Wetland Consultant,
etc.) in order to specify in the final park plan exactly which improvements will be
installed by the developer.
Sincerely,
J* S. Harper
x/c Jami Morris, Planning Dept,
Sue Harkin,Recreation Dept.
Memo to Bozeman City Commission
From: Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
RE: Baxter Square Park Master Plan
Date: April 14, 2005
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board recommends approval of the Baxter Square
Subdivision Park Master Plan(final park plan)of March 24, 2005, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The north park: the final park plan needs to specify who is responsible, under the
applicable ordinance, for installation of the trail and bridge,the playground equipment,
the benches, picnic tables, waste receptacles, and interpretive signs in the north park and
the time frame for installation.
Because of changes in described locations of wetlands since the filing of the
preliminary plat and because these wetlands which are needed to satisfy Army Corps of
Engineers'mitigations requirements now will constitute a significant portion of this park,
it is reasonable to require that the developer accept responsibility for installation of the
trail, bridge,benches, and interpretive signs adjacent to the wetlands.
2. The linear park: the final park plan needs to specify who is responsible, under the
applicable ordinance, for installation of the recreational pathway, benches, and waste
receptacles in the linear park. In accordance with wetlands mitigations requirements and
Sec. 18.44.110 requirements regarding transportation pathways,the developer will install
the transportation pathway in the linear park.
3. The ages specified on page four in item D need corrected to agree with the five to
twelve year age range of the playground equipment specified in Appendix B.
4. The plan needs to include playground equipment fall zone specifications approved by
the City Parks Foreman.
5. The plan needs to include bridge specifications approved by the City Parks Foreman.
iolin Harper, Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Master Plan
For
Development
of the
Baxter Square
Subdivision Park
Prepared for:
City of Bozeman
Prepared by:
JJKG &Associates, Inc.
303 W. Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715
406.556.1311
info(&-_iikginc.com
March 24, 2005
Table of Contents
I. Location Map 3
II. Site Map 3
III. Discussion of the Project 3
IV. Estimated Cost of the Project 14
V. Site Plan 14
Appendix A— Specifications 15
Appendix B — Site Furnishing Details 36
Appendix C— Location Map and Site Plan 44
Appendix D— Wetland Approval Letter 47
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I. Location Map — the Location Map is located in
Appendix C.
II. Site Map
The site map is provided as a separate document.
The site map shows the Neighborhood Park in the context of the
Baxter Square Subdivision. Specific details are schematic in nature
on this map. For a detailed drawing of the proposed park, please see
Appendix C, Site Plan, of this Master Plan document.
III. Discussion of the Project
A. History of the Property
The property that is now Baxter Square Subdivision, and the park
site within it, was until a few years ago, an agricultural tract that
extended north from Baxter Lane and west of Thomas Drive.
This historic site was converted to a multi-family residential
development with the approval of the City of Bozeman.
B. Description of Developer
Baxter Square, LLC., CAVU, LLC. to be defined as Developer
for the remainder of this document.
C. Wetlands
Wetlands will be defined as per the Army Corp of Engineers
D. Description of Existing Conditions
Baxter Square Subdivision is a medium-density residential
subdivision, offering condos and townhouses in the middle to
upper middle prince range of the Bozeman market. While buyers
in Baxter Square Subdivision range from first time homebuyers to
retirees, the average home price puts this subdivision into the
"move-up" homebuyer category and beyond.
In total, Baxter Square Subdivision consists of 4 phases. Phase I
of the subdivision will be started in early summer with phases 2,3
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and 4 to follow. The 2.5 acre Baxter Square Subdivision parks are
located on the north-central side of phase I and on the southwest
side of phase 2.
E. Description of the Surrounding Uses
When completed, multi-family home sites will surround the
Subdivision Parks.
F. Proposed Uses and Character of the Park
Baxter Square Subdivision Park provides both a focal point to the
surrounding neighborhood and a source of active recreational
opportunities to the community. Because of these two important
functions, the park has been designed to appeal visually as a
streetscape while providing a diverse group of passive and active
recreational nodes within its boundaries.
Because of the anticipated demographic of the average
homebuyer in this neighborhood, the Subdivision Park has been
designed primarily for children from age 5-12.
G. Proposed Improvements
This park plan offers the following amenities and recreational
opportunities to the community.
• A play structure, with benches for parental observation
and interaction.
• An open play area, for structured or unstructured
activities.
• An abundance of trees and shrubs, providing shade and
assuring a quality green space to be created for the future.
• Walking paths for the improved wetland and Cattail creek
improvement areas.
The Developer will provide at their expense the following,
grading, seeding, irrigation, boulevard trees as required, wetland
improvements as required by the Army Corp of Engineers as well
as interpretive signs, benches, wetland trail, bridge and
installation of the Class 1 Trail in the Linear Park as defined in
item 10. Any additional improvements per this proposal will not
be at the expense of the Developer. However the Developer
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intends to request the use of their paid "Cash-in-Lieu of Park
Land Donation" for the further development and improvement of
on site park lands as defined in this proposal. If the Developer
does not receive such funds from the Park.Commission or City
Commission the Developer will remit any further park
development or improvements over to the Baxter Square
Homeowners Association. The Baxter Square Homeowners
Association will perform further development and improvements
per this proposal at their discretion. This plan will be complete in
Phase I as required by the City of Bozeman.
H. Phasing Considerations
The Baxter Square Subdivision Park will not be phased. The park
will be built in coordination with the developer and the City of
Bozeman to assure its full usefulness to the community while
avoiding damage from surrounding construction.
I. Master Plan Recommendations
1. Turf Character and Care
a. Character: Lawn areas within Baxter Square
Subdivision Park shall consist primarily of
regularly maintained manicured Bluegrass
lawns and native grasses, meeting the City of
Bozeman Parks Division specifications and
requirements.
b. Care: Bluegrass lawns should be mowed
frequently during the summer, often enough to
avoid removing more than 35% - 40% of the
grass blade at any cutting. If the lawn becomes
excessively tall between cuttings, the mower
height should be raised to permit this standard
to occur. Hard Fescue blend turf should be
mowed periodically (2-4 times per season, to
invigorate the stand). The native grasses will be
maintained so as to keep their native growth
patterns.
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Lawns should be fertilized at least 3 times
during the growing season; spring, summer and
fall, using fertilizers having N-P-K percentages
appropriate to each season and soil profile as
identified through a soil analysis. Annual spring
aeration, using a coring aerator, is also
recommended, to reduce compaction and
thatch buildup and promote penetration of
water and fertilizer. In the event of heavy
thatch build-up or winter damage by rodents, a
thorough power raking in the spring may also be
advised.
Lawns should be judiciously maintained for
weeds as often as needed. Generally, one
treatment early in the season is sufficient to
maintain a mostly weed-free turf. Frequent,
preventative spraying of mostly weed-free turf,
typical of some lawn services, is not
recommended. Well-watered, healthy turf will
resist the infestation and spread of weeds.
Lawns should be watered deeply and as
infrequently as possible, to encourage the
development of deep roots. In average soils,
one inch of water per week will be enough to
assure a good stand of turf. Our dry climate will
often require more during peak summer
temperatures. It is important that the Grounds
Manager carefully determine the precipitation
rate (inches of water delivered to the turf per
hour of operation) of the irrigation system at
the outset. This information should then be
used to program the controller for adequate run
time at each operation cycle, generally to
deliver one-quarter inch of water to the lawn.
To minimize evaporation, irrigation systems
should be set to run during the early morning
hours.
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A complete specification for the installation of
the turf at Baxter Square Subdivision Park is
located at the end of this document in section
02920 of Appendix A.
2. Planting Character and Care
a. Character: The Baxter Square Subdivision Park
has been designed so as to create a traditional
park design as well as a more native design.
This is because of three overriding
considerations.
• Trees easily provided the lush shade
canopy, dense backdrop and flowering
accents that create a desirable and
inviting traditional park environment.
• Trees permit good visibility into the
interior of the park site, permitting
easier monitoring of users by parents
and the police.
• Shrubs that have been chosen will
provide color and fragrance to the park
environment.
• Wetlands and Cattail creek have been
maintained and enhanced to keep the
native characteristics of the existing
property.
• Walking paths that have been designed
will allow pedestrian flow from the
native park on the west side to the
traditional park and wetlands in the
center of the subdivision.
• Signage and a bridge in the northern
park will be added at the wetland area
to allow a deeper appreciation for the
native wetlands that have been restored
and enhanced.
As designed, this park will have a dense green
leafy appearance, with areas of deep and
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dappled shade as well as sunny openness. It will
be ideal for the encouragement of a variety of
pursuits, both active and passive.
b. Care: The trees and shrubs specified are drawn
from the City of Bozeman's list of
recommended trees, and are well adapted to
our climate and soils. Given adequate water
they should thrive.
Yearly fall fertilization is an important element
in assuring the health and long-term viability of
the park's trees. This should be accomplished
using a fertilizer having a N-P-K ratio
appropriate to the type of tree-evergreen or
deciduous. Fertilizers must be introduced in
quantities appropriate to the tree's size,
generally trunk diameter for deciduous and
height for evergreen. Fertilizer should be
applied per the manufacturer's directions,
around the drip line of the tree. Fertilizer
should not be introduced within one foot of the
tree trunk.
Fertilizers should be "installed" into the ground
for maximum effectiveness. Liquid fertilizers
may be injected into the ground around each
tree, while granular or tablet fertilizers may be
placed into holes augured into the ground at a
depth appropriate to the root ball size.
Each year the overall habit and health of each
tree should be assessed, and a program of
pruning and/or spraying instituted as needed.
Pruning of dead and diseased branches should
be done periodically, and the tree's overall
shape should be addressed, as needed each fall
during the first 5-6 years after planting. Insect
infestations and diseases should be carefully
evaluated and treated if necessary. However,
many trees are not affected long-term by
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seasonal infestations and excessive or
unnecessary spraying should be avoided. It is
recommended that a Certified Arborist be
retained periodically (every 2-4 years) to survey
the health and development of the trees and
recommend changes in the care and
maintenance program as needed.
A completed specification for the installation of
the plant material at Baxter Square Subdivision
Park is located at the end of this document in
part 2 of section 02920 of Appendix A.
3. Irrigation Character and Care
a. Character: As designed, Baxter Square
Subdivision Park is intended to be fully
irrigated. The source of this irrigation water
will be a dedicated well, located on the park site
(exact site to be determined). This well shall be
equipped with a frost proof hydrant for winter
use, located adjacent to the wellhead. A frost
proof gate valve with drain shall be provided to
connect the irrigation system to the well,
allowing the system to be shut down for winter
while keeping the hydrant active. The wellhead
and hydrant should be sited to avoid the
creation of a hazard to park users while
providing ease of access to the hydrant.
b. All areas shall be watered via a permanent,
underground irrigation system, operated via an
automatic time controller. This controller,
along with all pump relays, breakers and meters,
shall be located in a single, vandal-resistant,
lockable steel pedestal enclosure, having
separate compartments appropriate to this
equipment. All irrigation equipment shall be
supplied, installed and operate in full
compliance with the City of Bozeman Parks
Division's requirements and specifications.
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c. A landscape Architect or qualified Irrigation
designer shall design the system. The system
shall be designed to meet the following basic
performance standards.
• System demand at its peak flow shall be
precisely tailored to the well capacity and
pump delivery pressure.
• Maximum flow velocity in any pipe shall
not exceed 7 feet per second in any case,
and shall be less than or equal to 5 feet
per second in all but the most limited
cases.
• Dynamic pressure loss shall not exceed
10% of the total within any single device
along the flow path.
• Electric control valves shall be sized to
optimize their flow characteristics, not
simply matched to the supply line size.
• Pipe layout and size shall be carefully
designed to assure proper nozzle pressure
at all head locations, as determined by the
head manufacturer's specifications.
The system shall be designed to permit
ease of winterization, using quick-couple
valves for compressor hook-up.
d. Care: The irrigation system should be
periodically run through its test program cycle,
to observe any line breaks or damage to heads
that may have occurred. This is especially
important at start-up each spring. Heads that
have fallen out of adjustment should be
realigned at this time as well.
At the end of each season, a qualified service
provider shall shut down the system in
preparation for winter, and evacuate the water
from all components of the system using
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compressed air. The controller shall also be
switched off at this time.
A complete specification for the installation of
the irrigation system at Baxter Square
Subdivision Park is located at the end of this
document in Section 02810 of Appendix A.
4. Weed Control
As a fully planted, fully irrigated site, Baxter Square
Subdivision Park should experience minimal weed
problems once established. Specific maintenance
guidelines are discussed in Part 1 of the Master Plan
Recommendations above.
5. Snow Removal
In full compliance with City standards, snow removal
on the park's pathways can be accomplished using
power-driven plows or blowers, if desired.
6. Play Equipment and fall zone
Note: All play equipment shall be installed per
manufacturer's instructions, in accordance with shop
drawings provided by manufacturer and inspected and
approved by a certified playground inspector.
The play structure specified for the park is as follows:
Manufacturer: B1ueGrass Play Grounds Inc.
Series: The Molly
Model #: 911-104
Color: Multi color
Contact: (800) 828.9690
Cut Sheets: See Appendix B
The fall zone area around the park equipment will
consist of 25% Fibar to comply with ADA
requirements and the remaining area will consist of
wood chips.
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7. Park Furnishings
Note: All park furnishings shall be installed per
manufacturer's instructions, in accordance with shop
drawings provided by manufacturer.
The Benches specified for the park are as follows*:
Manufacturer: Victor-Stanley, Inc.
Series: Steelsites Series
Model #: NRB — 6
Mounting: Standard in-ground
Color: VS Black
Contact: (800) 368-2573
Cut Sheets: See Appendix B
The Waste Receptacles specified are as follows*:
Manufacturer: Victor-Stanley, Inc.
Series: ProTone Series
Model #: PSO-24
Color: VS Black
Contact: (800) 368-2573
Cut Sheets: See Appendix B
*Or equal accepted, as approved by City of Bozeman
Parks Division.
8. Litter Control
On-site, institutional-grade waste receptacles are a
part of the park's amenity package.
9. Soil Preparation
Soils will meet specifications set by the City of
Bozeman, Parks Division. Soil tests will be performed
prior to planting to determine soil type an&nu-trient
deficiencies. Once soils meet specifications, ground
will be tilled at a depth of ten (10) to twelve (12)
inches, and all rock in excess of 1 inch in diameter
shall be removed. If soils do not meet specifications,
soil must be amended. Amendments may vary
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depending on existing soils, but will generally consist
of 60% course sand (generally concrete sand), 20%
organics (C:N ratio below 30) and 20% approved
native soil. Soils will be mixed, prior to installation,
with a screener / mixer machine, or applied in layers
on site and mixed thoroughly with a deep rototiller.
Depth of amended soil will be a minimum of ten (10)
inches. There will be no compaction following the
grading process. Fertilizer, and the rate at which it
will be applied, should be dictated by the soil test
report.
10. Walkway and Trail Character and Care
Walkways within the Baxter Square Subdivision Park
will be a minimum of 6 feet in width and constructed
of compacted road base with binder.
11. Pre-Construction Meeting:
There will be pre-construction meeting prior to the
installation of improvements. All improvements shall
be in compliance with City standards and
specifications.
12. Maintenance Responsibility:
The Developer shall warrant against defects in these
improvements for a period of one year from the date
of their written acceptance by the City of Bozeman.
The Developer shall maintain the improvement until
no longer majority landowner. At such time, the
maintenance shall be the responsibility of Baxter
Square Homeowners Association. The Association
shall be responsible for a maintenance district, or
some other mechanism created to maintain dedicated
parkland.
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IV. Estimated Cost of the Project
It is reasonable to estimate that the Neighborhood Park at Baxter
Square Subdivision can be installed as designed for approximately
$207,000.
V. Site Plan
The site plan is provided as a separate document, located in
Appendix C.
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Appendix A:
Specifications
F
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SECTION 02810—IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
PART 1—GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes piping,valves, sprinklers, specialties, controls, and
wiring for automatic control irrigation system.
B. All information within this section shall be subject to approval by the
City of Bozeman, Division of Parks.
C. The irrigation water supply system designed for Baxter Square
Subdivision Park must provide a frost-free hydrant for winter use as a
part of its overall design location to be determined by engineer.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Circuit Piping: Downstream from control valves to sprinklers,
specialties, and drain valves. Piping is under pressure during flow.
B. Irrigation Main Piping: Downstream from point of connection to water
distribution piping to, and including, control valves. Piping is under
water-distribution-system pressure.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include pressure ratings, rated capacities, and settings of
selected models for the following:
1. General-duty valves.
2. Specialty valves.
3. Control-valve boxes.
4. Sprinklers.
5. Irrigation specialties.
6. Controllers.
B. Shop Drawings: Show irrigation system piping, including plan layout,
and locations, types, sizes, capacities, and flow characteristics of
irrigation system piping components. Confirm that all piping is properly
sized to assure maximum flow velocities do not exceed 7 feet per second
in any case, and are 5 feet per second or less in most cases. Also
conform that the working pressure at all heads or emitters meets that
which is required for proper functioning of the particular head or
emitter.
Include in drawings the location of all water meters, backflow preventers,
valves,piping, sprinklers and devices, accessories, controls, and wiring.
Show wire size and number of conductors for each control cable. Show
maximum flow velocity and pressure loss calculations for worst-case
scenarios.
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C. Field quality-control test reports.
D. Operation and maintenance data.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as
defined in NFPA 70,Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURES
A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following
requirements apply to product selection:
1. Available Manufactures: Subject to compliance with
requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be
incorporated into the work include,but are not limited to,
manufacturers specified.
2. Manufactures: Subject to compliance with requirements,
provide products by one of the manufacturers specified.
2.2 PIPES, TUBES,AND FITTINGS
A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type L and/or ASTM B 88, Type M,
water tube, drawn temper.
1. Copper Pressure Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast-copper alloy
or ASME B16.22,wrought-copper, solder-joint fittings.
Furnish wrought-copper fittings if indicated.
2. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy,
hexagonal-stock body,with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal
seating surfaces and solder-joint or threaded ends.
B. PVC Pipe: ASTM D 1785, PVC 1120 compound, Schedule 40
1. PVC Socket Fittings, Schedule 40: ASTM D 2466.
C. PVC Pipe: Schedule 80
1. PVC threaded fittings, Schedule 40
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2.3 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES
A. AWWA, Cast-Iron Gate Valves: AWWA C500,metal-seated or AWWA
C509,resilient-seated, nonrising-stem, gray- or ductile-iron body and
bonnet gate valve;with bronze stem and stem out.
1. Minimum Working Pressure: 200psig.
2. End Connections: Mechanical Joint.
3. Interior Coating: Complying with AWWA C550.
4. Manufacturers:
a. American AVK Co.; Valves &Fittings Div.
b. American Cast Iron Pipe Co.;American
Flow Control Div.
c. American Cast Iron Pipe Co.; Waterous
company Subsidiary
d. East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.
e. Grinnell Corp.; Mueller Co.;Water Products
Div.
f. McWane, Inc.; Clow Valve Co. Div.
g. McWane, Inc.; M &H Valve Company Div.
h. NIBCO INC.
i. Stockham
j. United Sates Pipe and Foundry Company
B. Valve Boxes: Comply with AWWA M44 for cast-iron valve boxes.
Include top sections, adjustable extension of length required for depth of
burial of valve,plug with lettering"WATER,"bottom section with base
of size to fit over valve, and approximately 5-inch-diameter barrel.
1. Operating Wrenches: Furnish total of two steel, tee-handle
wrenches with one pointed end, stem of length to operate
deepest buried valve, and socket matching valve operating nut.
C. Curb Valves: AWWA C800. Include Bronze body,ball or ground-key
plug, and wide tee head,with inlet and outlet matching piping material.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Amcast Industrial Corp; Lee Brass Unit
b. Ford Meter Box Co., Inc (The); Pipe
Products Div.
c. Grinnell Corp.; Mueller Co.; Water Products
Div.
d. Jones, James Company
e. Master Meter, Inc.
f. McDonald,A.Y. Mfg. Co.
g. Red Hed Manufacturing Co.
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D. Service Boxes for Curb Valves: Similar to AWWA M44 requirements for
cast-iron valve boxes. Include cast-iron telescoping top section of length
required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering"WATER,"
bottom section with base of size to fit over curb valve, and approximately
3-inch-diameter barrel.
1. Shutoff Rods: Furnish total of tow steel, tee-handle shutoff
rod(s)with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest
buried valve, and slotted end matching curb value.
E. Bronze Gate Valves: MSS SP-80, Class 125,Type 1, nonrising-stem,
bronze body with solid wedge, threaded ends, and malleable-iron hand
wheel.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane valve
b. Crane Co.; Crane Valves Group; Jenkins valve
c. Grinnell Corp.
d. Hammond Valve
e. Milwaukee Valve Company
f. NIBCO Inc.
g. Red-White Valve Corp.
h. Stockham
2.4 SPECIALTY VALVES
A. Bronze Automatic Control Valves: Cast-bronze body, normally closed,
diaphragm type with manual flow adjustment, and operated by 24-V ac
solenoid.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Buckner by Storm
b. Ceres Products Corp.
c. Champion Irrigation Products
d. Hasslinger Manufacturing Corp.
e. Hunter Industries Inc.
f. Netafim USA
g. Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
h. Superior Controls Co., Inc.
i. Toro Company (The); Irrigation Div.
j. Weathermatic
B. Quick-Couplers: Factory-fabricated, bronze or brass, two-piece assembly.
Include coupler water-seal valve; removable upper body with spring-
loaded or weighted, rubber-covered cap; hose swivel with SME B 1.20.7,
3/4-11.5NH threads for garden hose on outlet; and operating key.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Buckner by Storm
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b. Ceres Products Corp.
c. Champion Irrigation Products
d. Nelson, L.R. Corporation
e. Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
f. Toro Company(The); Irrigation Div.
g. Weathermatic
h. Western Brass Works
C. Polymer-Concrete Control-Valve Boxes: Box and cover,with open
bottom and openings for piping; designed for installing flush with grade.
Include size as required for valves and service. ,
1. Shape: Round, Square, Rectangular.
2. Sidewall Material: Polymer concrete with lateral and vertical
sidewall design loading of 5000 lb minimum over 10 by 10 inches
square.
3. Cover Material: Polymer concrete with cover design loading of
5000 lb minimum over 10 by 10 inches square.
.a. Lettering: IRRIGATION
4. Manufactures:
a. Armorcast Products. Co.
b. Carson Industries LLC
c. CDR Systems Corp.
d. Christy Concrete Products, Inc.
e. NewBasis
f. Strongwell; Lenoir City Div.
D. Drainage Backfill: Cleaned gravel or crushed stone, graded from 3/4 inch
minimum to 3 inches maximum.
2.5 SPRINKLERS
A. Description: Brass or plastic housing and corrosion-resistant interior
parts designed for uniform coverage over entire spray area indicated, at
available water pressure.
1. Manufacturers (as approved by City of Bozeman Division of
Parks):
a. Buckner by Storm.
b. Champion Irrigation Products.
c. Hunter Industries Incorporated.
d. K-RAIN Manufacturing Corp.
e. Nelson, L.R. Corporation.
f. Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
g. Toro Company(The); Irrigation Div.
h. Weathermatic
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2. Flush, Surface Sprinklers: Fixed pattern,with screw-type flow
adjustment.
3. Bubblers: Fixed pattern,with screw-type flow adjustment.
4. Shrubbery Sprinklers: Fixed pattern,with screw-type flow
adjustment.
5. Pop-up, Rotary, Spray Sprinklers: Fixed pattern,with screw-type
flow adjustment and stainless steel retraction spring.
6. Pop-up, Rotary, Spray Sprinklers: Gear drive, full-circle and
adjustable part-circle types.
7. Pop-up, Rotary, Impact Sprinklers: Impact drive, full-circle and
part-circle types.
8. Aboveground, Rotary, Impact Sprinklers: Impact dive,full-circle
and part-circle types.
2.6 SPRINKLER SPECIALTIES
A. Strainer/Filter Units: Brass or plastic housing,with corrosion-resistant
internal parts; of size and capacity required for devices downstream from
unit.
2.7 AUTOMATIC-CONTROLE SYSTEM
A. Manufacturers:
1. Maxicom compatible controller required, size to
accommodate valve load.
B. Exterior control Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 4,weatherproof,with
locking cover and two matching keys; include provision for grounding.
Install pump relays within enclosure.
1. Material: Enameled-steel, sheet metal
2. Mounting: Freestanding type for concrete-base.
C. Control Transformer: 24-V secondary,with primary fuse.
D. Controller Stations for Automatic Control Valves: Each station is variable
from approximately 5 to 60 minutes. Include switch for manual or automatic
operation of each station.
E. Timing Device: Adjustable, 24-hour, 14-day clock,with automatic
operations to skip operation any day in timer period, to operate every other
day, or to operate 2 or more times daily.
1. Manual or Semiautomatic Operation: Allows this mode
without disturbing preset automatic operation.
2. Nickel-Cadmium Battery and Trickle Charger:
Automatically powers timing device during power outages.
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F. Wiring UL 493, Type OF-B multi-conductor,with solid-copper conductors
and insulated cable; suitable for direct burial.
1. Manufacturers:
a. AFC Cable Systems, Inc.
b. Alcatel Canada Wire, Inc.
c. American Electric Cable Co.
d. American Insulated Wire Corp.
e. Cerro Wire & Care Co., Inc.
f. Colonial Wire and Cable Co., Inc.
g. Essex Group, Inc., Building Wire Products Div.
h. Precision Cable Manufacturing Co., Inc.
i. Triangle Wire and Cable Co.
2. Feeder-Circuit Cables: No. 12 AWG minimum, between
building and controllers.
3. Low-Voltage, Branch-Circuit Cables: No. 14 AWG
minimum,between controllers and automatic control valves;
color-coded different from feeder-circuit-cable jacket color;
with jackets of different colors for multiple-cable installation
in same trench.
4. Splicing Materials: Manufacturer's packaged kit consisting
of insulation, spring-type connector or crimped joint and
epoxy resin moisture seal; suitable for direct burial.
PART 3 —EXECUTION
3.1 EARTHWORK
A. Install warning tape directly above pressure piping, 12 inches below
finished grades, except 6 inches below subgrade under pavement and
slabs.
B. Install piping and wiring in sleeves under sidewalks, roadways, parking
lots, and railroads.
C. Drain Pockets: Excavate to sizes indicated. Backfill with cleaned gravel
or crushed stone, graded from 3/4 to 3 inches, to a depth of 12 inches
below grade. Cover gravel or crushed stone with sheet of asphalt-
saturated felt and backfill remainder with excavated material.
D. Provide minimum cover over top of underground piping according to the
following:
1. Irrigation Main Piping: Minimum depth of 18 inches
below finished grade,with Four (4)inches of sand
placed above and below the pipe to prevent settling and
compacting. Provide provision for winter evacuation of
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lines, deep drain, shut-off, and mainline blowout
connection (Quick couple valve).
2. Circuit Piping: 12 inches minimum depth,with Four (4)
inches of sand placed above and below the pipe to
prevent settling and compaction.
3. Sleeves: 24 inches minimum depth,with Four (4)
inches of sand placed above and below the pipe to
prevent settling and compaction.
4. If minimum depths cannot be achieved, the City of
Bozeman Parks Division must be consulted.
3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS
A. Piping in control-valve boxes and aboveground may be joined with flanges
instead of joints indicated.
B. Aboveground Irrigation Main Piping: Type L or Type M hard copper
tube,wrought- or cast-copper fittings, and soldered joints.
C. Underground Irrigation Main Piping: Schedule 40, PVC pipe and socket
fittings; and solvent-cemented joints.
D. Circuit Piping: Schedule 40, PVC pipe and socket fittings; and solvent-
cemented joints.
E. Risers to Aboveground Sprinklers and Specialties: Schedule 80, PVC
pipe in manufactured swing joint assemblies with O-ring seals.
F. Sleeves: Schedule 40, PVC pipe and socket fittings; and solvent-
cemented joints.
G. Transition Fittings: Use transition fittings for plastic-to-metal pipe
connections according to the following:
1. Couplings:
a. Underground Piping NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller:
Manufactured fitting or coupling.
b. Underground Piping NPS 2 and Larger:
AWWA transition coupling.
2. Fittings:
a. Aboveground Piping: Plastic-to-metal
transition fittings.
b. Underground Piping: Union with plastic end
of same material as plastic piping.
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3.3 VALVE APPLICTIONS
A. Aboveground, Shutoff-Duty Valves:
1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze, nonrising-stem gate
valve.
2. NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze ball valve.
B. Underground, Shutoff-Duty Valves: Use the following:
1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Curb stop with tee head, curb-
stop service box, and shutoff rod.
2. NPS 3 and Larger: AWWA cast-iron gate valve with
elastomeric gaskets and stem nut,valve box, and
shutoff rod.
C. Underground, Manual control Valves: Bronze glove valve with control-
valve box and valve key.
D. Control Valves: Bronze ball valve.
E. Drain Valves, as needed: Bronze ball valve.
3.4 INSTALLATION
A. Install piping at minimum uniform slope of 0.5 percent down toward
drain valves.
B. Install piping free of sags and bends.
C. Install groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit valve
servicing.
D. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
E. Install unions adjacent to valves and to final connections to other
components.
F. Lay piping on solid sub-base, uniformly sloped without humps or
depressions.
G. Refer to Division 2 Section"Piped Utilities—Basic Materials and
Methods"for basic pipe joint construction.
H. Underground Gate Valves: Install in valve box with top flush with grade.
1. Install valves and PVE pipe with restrained,
gasketed joints.
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I. Underground Curb Stops: Install in service box with top flush with grade.
J. Underground, Manual Control Valves: Install in manual control-valve
box.
K. Control Valves: Install in control-valve box.
L. Automatic control Valves: Install in irrigation valve box.
M. Drain Valves: Install in control-valve box.
N. Flush circuit piping with full head of water and install sprinklers after
hydrostatic test is completed.
O. Locate part-circle sprinklers to maintain a minimum distance of 4 inches
from walls and 2 inches from other boundaries, unless otherwise
indicated by circumstances.
P. Install freestanding controllers on pre-cast concrete bases not less than 36
by 24 by 4 inches thick, and not less than 6 inches greater in each
direction than overall dimensions of controller cabinet or enclosure.
Q. Install control cable in same trench as irrigation piping and at least 2
inches below piping. Provide conductors of size not smaller than
recommended by controller manufacturer. Install cable in separate
sleeve under paved areas if irrigation piping is installed in sleeve.
3.5 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING
A. Refer to Division 2 Section "Piped Utilities—Basic Materials and
Methods"for equipment nameplates and signs.
B. Warning Tapes: Arrange for installation of continuous, underground,
detectable warning tape over underground piping, during backfilling of
trenches.
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform the following tests and inspections and prepare test reports:
1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for
leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks.
2. Operational test: After electrical circuitry has been
energized, operate controllers and automatic control
valves to confirm proper system operation.
3. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged
and malfunctioning controls and equipment.
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B. Remove and replace units and retest and/or re-inspect as specified above.
3.7 ADJUSTING
A. Adjusting settings of controllers to assure full support and maintenance
of new plantings and law areas.
B. Adjust automatic control valves to provide flow rate and rated operating
pressure required for each sprinkler circuit.
C. Adjust sprinklers so they will be flush with, or not more than 1/z inch
above,finish grade.
SECTION 02920—LAWNS AND GRASSES
PART 1 —GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes seeding of lawn grasses.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.
B. Manufactured Soil: Soil produced off-site by homogeneously blending mineral
soils or sand with stabilized organic soil amendments to produce topsoil or
planting soil.
C. Planting Soil: Native or imported topsoil, manufactured topsoil, or surface soil
modified to become topsoil; mixed with soil amendments.
D. Subgrade: Surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after completing
excavation, or top surface of a fill or back fill immediately beneath planting soil.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Soils Test data, from certified lab or extension service.
B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
C. Product certificates.
D. Planting Schedule: Indicating anticipated planting dates.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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A. Installer's Field Supervision: Require Installer to maintain an experienced
supervisor on Project site when planting is in progress.
B. Topsoil Analysis: Furnish soil analysis by a qualified soil-testing laboratory prior
to seeding.
1.5 LAWN MAINTENACE
A. Begin maintenance immediately after each area is planted and continue until
acceptable lawn is established, but for not less than the following periods:
1. Seeded Lawns: 90 days from date of Substantial
Completion.
B. Mow lawn as soon as top growth is tall enough to cut. Remove no more than 40
percent of grass-leaf growth in initial or subsequent mowing.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.1 SEED
A. Seed Species: State-certified seed of grass species, as follows:
1. Bluegrass Blend; Full Sun and Partial Shade: Proportioned by weight as
follows:
a. 50 percent Kentucky Bluegrass (Kenblue, Park,
Plush, Vantage, Victa, equals).
b. 40 percent perennial ryegrass.
c. 10 percent creeping red fescue.
2. Hard Fescue blend; Full Sun and Part Shade (within detention pond
only).
a. Xeriscape mix by Seedland [(888) 820-2080], or
equal.
2.2 PLANTING MATERIALS
A. Topsoil: ASTM D 5268, pH range of 5.5 to 7, a minimum of 2 percent organic
material content;free of stones 1 inch or larger in any dimension and other
extraneous materials harmful to plant growth.
1. Topsoil Source: Reuse surface soil stockpiled on-site and supplement
with imported or manufactured topsoil from off-site sources when
quantities are insufficient. Verify suitability of surface soil to produce
topsoil. Surface soil may be supplemented with imported or
manufactured topsoil from off-site sources.
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2. Topsoil Source: Amend existing in-place surface soil to produce topsoil.
Verify suitability of surface soil to produce topsoil. Surface soil may be
supplemented with imported or manufactured topsoil from off-site
sources.
B. Inorganic Soil Amendments (as required by results of soils testing):
1. Lime: ASTM C 602, Class T or, agricultural limestone containing a
minimum 80 percent calcium carbonate equivalent.
2. Sulfur: Granular,biodegradable, containing a minimum of 90 percent
sulfur,with a minimum 99 percent passing through No. 6 sieve and a
maximum 10 percent passing through No. 40 sieve.
3. Iron Sulfate: Granulated ferrous sulfate containing a minimum of 20
percent iron and 10 percent sulfur.
4. Aluminum Sulfate: Commercial grade, unadulterated.
C. Organic Soil Amendments:
1. Compost: Well-composted, stable, and weed-free organic matter,pH
range of 5.5 to 8.
2. Peat: Sphagnum peat moss,partially decomposed, finely divided or
granular texture,with pH range of 3.4 to 4.8.
3. Peat: Finely divided or granular texture,with pH range of 6 to 7.5,
containing partially decomposed moss peat, native peat, or reed-sedge
peat and having water-absorbing capacity of 1100 to 2000 percent.
4. Wood Derivatives: Decomposed, nitrogen-treated sawdust, ground bark,
or wood waste; of uniform texture,free of ships, stones, sticks, soil, or
toxic materials.
D. Fertilizer:
1. Slow-Release Fertilizer: Granular or pelleted fertilizer consisting of 50
percent water insoluble nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the
following composition:
a. Composition: 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorous, and
10 percent potassium,by weight.
E. Mulches:
1. Mulch. Commercial product suitable for slit or drill seed application
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2.3 PLANTING SOIL MIX
A. Planting Soil Mix: Mix topsoil with the following soil amendments [and
fertilizers] in the following quantities:
1. Weight of Slow-Release Fertilizer per 1000 Sq. Ft.: 4 lbs
2. Other amendments as required by soils test results.
PART 3 —EXECUTION
3.1 LAWN PREPARATION
A. Newly Graded Subgrades: Loosen subgrade to a minimum depth of 6 inches.
Remove stones larger than 1 inch in any dimension and sticks, roots, rubbish,
and other extraneous matter and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
1. Apply fertilizer directly to subgrade before loosening.
2. Thoroughly blend planting soil mix off-site before spreading or spread
topsoil apply soil amendments and fertilizer on surface, and thoroughly
blend planting soil mix.
3. Spread planting soil mix to a depth of 6 inches but not less than required
to meet finish grades after natural settlement. Do not spread if planting
soil or subgrade is frozen,muddy, or excessively wet.
B. Unchanged Subgrades: If lawns are to be planted in areas unaltered or
undisturbed by excavating, grading, or surface soil stripping operations, prepare
surface soil as follows:
1. Remove existing grass,vegetation, and turf. Do not mix into surface soil.
2. Loosen surface soil to a depth of at least 6 inches. Apply soil
amendments and fertilizers according to planting soil mix proportions
and mix thoroughly into top 6 inches of soil. Till soil to a homogeneous
mixture of fine texture.
3. Remove stones larger than 1 inch in any dimension and sticks, roots,
trash, and other extraneous matter.
4. Legally dispose of waste material, including grass,vegetation, and turf, off
Owner's property.
C. Finish Grading: Grade planting areas to a smooth, uniform surface plane with
loose, uniformly fine texture. Grade to within plus or minus 1/2 inch of finish
elevation. Rake, remove ridges, and fill depressions to meet finish grades. Limit
fine grading to areas that can be planted in the immediate future.
D. Moisten prepared lawn areas before planting if soil is dry. Water thoroughly and
allow surface to dry before planting. Do not create muddy soil.
E. Restore areas if eroded or other wise disturbed after finish grading and before
planting.
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3.2 SEEDING
A. Slit seed or drill seed, applying seed at the following rates
1. Bluegrass Blend; 3 to 5 lb of seed per 1000 sq. ft.
2. Hard fescue blend: 5 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
B. Protect seeded areas from hot, dry weather or drying winds if needed by applying
organic mulch within 24 hours after completing seeding operations. Soak and
scatter uniformly to a depth of 3/16 inch and light roll to a smooth surface.
3.3 SATISFACTORY LAWNS
A. Satisfactory Seeded Lawn: At end of maintenance period, a healthy, uniform,
close stand of grass has been established,free of weeds and surface irregularities,
with coverage exceeding 90 percent over any 10 sq. ft. and bare spots not
exceeding 5 by 5 inches.
B. Reestablish lawns that do not comply with requirements and continue
maintenance until lawns are satisfactory.
END OF SECTION 02920
LAWNS AND GRASSES
SECTION 02930—EXTERIOR PLANTS
PART 1 —GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Trees
2. Shrubs
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.
B. Manufactured Topsoil: Soil produced off-site by homogeneously blending
mineral soils or sand with stabilized organic soil amendments to produce topsoil
or planting soil.
C. Planting Soil: Native or imported topsoil, manufactured topsoil, or surface soil
modified to become topsoil; mixed with soil amendments.
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D. Subgrade: Surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after completing
excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill, before placing planting soil.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Soils test from certified lab or extension service.
B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
C. Samples: Mulch.
D. Product certificates.
E. Planting Schedule: Indicating anticipated planting dates for exterior plants.
F. Maintenance Instructions: Recommended procedures to be established by
Owner for maintenance of exterior plants during a calendar year.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer who maintains an
experienced full-time supervisor on Project site when exterior planting is in
progress.
B. Topsoil Analysis: Furnish soil analysis by a qualified soil-testing laboratory,
prior to planting. Soils must meet City of Bozeman Parks Division
specifications.
C. Provide Quality; size, genus, species, and variety of exterior plants indicated,
complying with applicable requirements in ANSI Z50.1, "American Standard for
Nursery Stock."
D. Preinstalliating Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
1.4 DELIVERY,STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Do not prune trees and shrubs before delivery. Protect bark, branches, and root
systems from sun scald, drying, sweating,whipping, and other handling and tying
damage. Do not bend or bind-tie trees or shrubs in such a manner as to destroy
their natural shape. Provide protective covering of exterior plants during
delivery.
B. Deliver exterior plants after preparations for planting have been completed and
install immediately. If planting is delayed more than six hours after delivery, set
exterior plants trees in shade,protect from weather and mechanical damage, and
keep roots moist.
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1.5 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Warrant the following exterior plants,for the warranty period
indicated, against defects including death and unsatisfactory growth, except from
defects resulting from lack of adequate maintenance,neglect, or abuse by
Owner, or incidents that are beyond Contractor's control.
1. Warranty Period for Trees and Shrubs: One year from date
of Substantial Completion.
1.6 MAINTENANCE
A. Trees and Shrubs: Maintain during warranty period by pruning, cultivating,
watering,weeding,fertilizing,restoring planting saucers, tightening and
repairing stakes and guy supports, and resetting to proper grades or vertical
position, as required to establish healthy,viable plantings. Spray as required to
keep trees and shrubs free of insects and disease.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.1 EXTERIOR PLANTS
A. Tree and.Shrub Material: Furnish nursery-grown trees and shrubs complying
with ANSI Z60.1,with healthy root systems developed by transplanting or root
pruning. Provide well-shaped,fully branched, healthy,vigorous stock free of
disease, insects, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, sunscald,injuries,
abrasions, and disfigurement.
1. Provide balled and bur lapped and container-grown trees
and shrubs, as available in sizes specified on plan.
2.2 PLANTING MATERIALS
A. Topsoil: ASTM D 5268, pH range of 5.5 to 7, a minimum of 4 percent organic
material content; free of stones 1 inch or larger in any dimension and other
extraneous materials harmful to plant growth.
1. Topsoil Source: Reuse surface soil stockpiled on-site and supplement
with imported or manufactured topsoil from off-site sources when
quantities are insufficient. Verify suitability of stockpiled surface soil to
product topsoil.
2. Topsoil Source: Amend existing in-place surface soil to product topsoil.
Verify suitability of surface soil to produce topsoil. Surface soil may be
supplemented with imported or manufactured topsoil from off-site
sources.
B. In organic Soil Amendments (Use as required by soils test results):
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1. Lime: ASTM C 602, Class T or O, agricultural limestone containing
minimum 80 percent calcium carbonate equivalent.
2. Sulfur: Granular, biodegradable, containing a minimum of 90 percent
sulfur,with a minimum 99 percent passing through No. 6 sieve and a
maximum 10 percent passing through No. 40 sieve.
3. Iron Sulfate: Granulated ferrous sulfate containing a minimum of 20
percent iron and 10 percent sulfur.
4. Aluminum Sulfate: Commercial grade, unadulterated.
C. Organic Soil Amendments:
1. Compost: Well-composted, stable, and weed-free organic matter, pH
range of 5.5 to 9; moisture content 35 to 55 percent by weight; 100
percent passing through 3/4 inch sieve.
2. Peat: Sphagnum peat moss, partially decomposed,finely divided or
granular texture,with a pH range of 3.4 to 4.8
3. Peat: Finely divided or granular texture,with a pH range of 6 to 7.5,
containing partially decomposed moss peat,native peat, or reed-sedge
peat and having a water-absorbing capacity of 1100 to 2000 percent.
4. Wood Derivatives: Decomposed, nitrogen-treated sawdust, ground bark,
or wood waste; of uniform texture,free of chips, stones, sticks, soil, or
toxic materials.
D. Fertilizer
1. Slow-Release Fertilizer: Granular or pelleted fertilizer consisting of 50
percent water-insoluble nitrogen,phosphorus, and potassium in the
following composition:
a. Composition: 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent
phosphorous, and 10 percent potassium,by
weight.
E. Mulches
1. Organic Mulch: Well composted peat moss or equivalent.
2. Top dress Mulch: Shredded cedar wood and/or bark.
F. Weed-Control Barriers
1. Nonwoven Fabric: Polypropylene or polyester fabric, 3 oz/sq yd (101 g/sq.
m) minimum
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2.3 PLANTING SOIL MIX
A. Planting Soil Mix: Mix topsoil with the following soil amendments (and
fertilizers) in the following quantities:
1. Weight of Slow-Release Fertilizer per 1000 Sq. Ft.: 4 lbs.
2. Other amendments as required by soils test results.
PART 3 —EXECUTION
3.1 EXTERIOR PLANTING
A. Trees and Shrubs
1. Pits and Trenches: Excavate circular pits with sides sloped inward. Trim
base leaving center area raised slightly to support root ball and assist in
drainage. Do not further disturb base. Scarify sides of plant pit smeared
or smoothed during excavation. Excavation approximately three times as
wide as ball diameter.
2. Set trees and shrubs plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root
ball I inch adjacent finish grades.
a. Balled and Bur lapped: Remove burlap and wire baskets from
tops of root balls and partially from sides,but do not remove from
under root balls. Do not use planting stock if root ball is cracked
or broken before or during planting operation.
b. Container Grown: Carefully remove root ball from container
without damaging root ball or plant.
c. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle
mix and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is
approximately one-half backfilled,water thoroughly before placing
remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is
absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of
planting soil mix.
3. Organic Mulching: Apply 2-inch average thickness of organic mulch
extending 12 inches beyond edge of planting pit or trench. Do not place
mulch within 3 inches of trunks or stems.
B. Tree and Shrub Pruning: Prune, thin, and shape trees and shrubs according to
standard horticultural practice. Prune trees to retain required height and
spread. Do not cut tree leaders: remove only injured or dead branches from
flowering trees. Prune shrubs to retain natural character. Shrub sizes indicated
are sizes after pruning.
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C. Planting Bed Mulching
1. Install weed-control barriers before mulching according to
manufacturer's written instructions. Completely cover area to be
mulched, overlapping edges a minimum of 6 inches.
2. Mulch backfilled surfaces of planting beds and other areas indicated.
Apply 2-inch average thickness of Topdress mulch, and finish level and
adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems.
D. Protest exterior plants from damage due to landscape operations, operations by
other contractors and trades, and others. Maintain protection during installation
and maintenance periods. Treat, repair, or replace damaged exterior planting.
E. Remove surplus soil and waste material, including excess subsoil, unsuitable soil,
trash, and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
END OF SECTION 02930
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Appendix B:
The Molly play ground equipment by BlueGrass Playgrounds Inc.
The Victor Stanley, Inc. Steelsites Series NRB-6 Park Bench
The Victor Stanley, Inc. Protone Series PSO-24 Litter Receptacle
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- be used as a straight bench or in combination with other
= straight or curved NRB bench sections to create larger seating
areas.Shown here with standard,permanent in-ground legs.
Curved sections(inside-and outside-facing)are also available
to be used in conjunction with straight sections that enable
maximum design latitude for square and rectangular benches
or serpentine configurations.
Lengths:
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4 NRB straight lengths are available as standard in 4-foot(1.2
meters),6-foot(1.8 meters)and 8-foot(2.4 meters)lengths.
Custom lengths are also available.
Options:
Model NRB-6:SteelsitesTm Series Armrests are available.
Bench
Standard:
All fabricated metal components are steel shotblasted,etched,
phosphatized, preheated and electrostatically powder-coated
with TGIC polyester powder coatings.
Coordinating Products
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All of our steel products are available in ten standard
II powder coating colors.We also offer other colors
(including the RAL range)at a small additional cost.
Contact us for details.
PublicoteTm is our name for an elaborate powder coating
VS Bronze VS Black process that provides a baked resin coating on all
11 exposed steel frames,bench legs,table assemblies,
mounting pipe brackets and on all finished steel products.
This process includes steel shotblasting,thorough
cleaning and surface preparation,and a final coating of
nontoxic sealer that makes the subsequent powder
coating dramatically more effective.The entire process
VS Green VS Tavern Square Green utilizes no toxic solvents and represents our ongoing
commitment to operating a modern,effective
manufacturing process in a responsible and
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Model PSO-24:Our popular PSO-24 litter receptacle,shown here in bronze-
on-bronze,can be bold and daring or subtle and elegant.Versatility of look
'} and design makes these receptacles a favorite choice for public spaces.
Standard Capacities:
PSO-24:24-gallon(90 liters)
PSO-32:36-gallon(136 liters)
PSO-6:Ash urn with stainless-steel ashtray
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All fabricated metal components are steel shotblasted,etched,phosphatized,
preheated and electrostatically powder-coated with TGIC polyester powder
coatings.
Other standard features include a formed lid attached to the frame with two
$ vinyl-coated steel aircraft cables,a high-density,plastic liner,and rubber-
tipped leveling feet on the base.
Interior plastic liners for our litter receptacles offer substantial value and are
produced on molds that we designed and own.These plastic cans are
�l reinforced, ribbed,and molded for durability,ease of use,and greater
Model PSO-24: PtoTonel capacity.
Series Litter Receptacle
Coordinating Products
Steelsites Series
NRB-6
Lid Options
Lid Options:
These litter receptacles are shipped with standard formed lids.Please specify lid type when order is placed.
Standard Tapered Optional PST-1 (24-gallon) Optional PST-2(36-gallon)
Formed Lid Formed Dome Lid Formed Dome Lid
Optional DSP-24 Optional 10-in diameter Optional DSP-32
(24-gallon)Low Profile Stainless-Steel Ashtray (36-gallon)Low Profile
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Appendix D:
Wetland Specifications
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
HELENA REGULATORY OFFICE
10 WEST 15TH STREET,SUITE 2200
HELENA,MONTANA 59626
REPLY TO March 8,2004
ATTENTION OF:
Helena Regulatory Office
Phone (406) 441-1375
Fax (406)441-1380
Subject: Corps File Number 2003-90-818
Baxter Square Subdivision
Nationwide Permit Number 39 Verification
Baxter Square Partners,LLC, and CAVU, LLC
Attn: Ami Grant&Voss Bowman Attn; Evert Wierda&Steve Nicholl
317 Sanders Avenue 13707 Camp Creek Road
Bozeman,Montana 59718 Manhattan,Montana 59741
Dear Ami Grant,Voss Bowman, Evert Wierda, and Steve Nicholl:
We have reviewed the Joint Application submitted on your behalf by Barbara Vaughn of
Vaughn Environmental Services,requesting Department of the Army authorization to work in
Waters of the United States in conjunction with the development of 18.12 acres of property for
new single and multi family residences. The project is near the northwest edge of Bozeman in
the SWl/4 of Section 35,Township 1 South,Range 5 East, Gallatin County,Montana.
Specifically,you requested authorization for the following work in Waters of the U.S.:
1. Replacement of a 36-inch diameter steel culvert in Cattail Creek under Baxter `
Lane with a new 36-inch concrete culvert that will be 30 feet longer than the
existing. The culvert replacement will result in 0.027 acre of wetland and
channel fill in Cattail Creek. This work is planned during Phase 1, in 2004.
2. Placement of fill in a total of 0.292 acre of Wetlands 2 and 3 to allow lot and
road construction in Phases 3 and 4 of the project, as shown on Exhibit B -
Waters of the U.S.Map -Baxter Square Subdivision P.U.D. Wetlands 2 and
3 lie on either side of the abandoned railroad grade. These areas will not be
filled until at least 2005.
3. On-site compensatory mitigation is proposed. Wetland#2 will be expanded
by 0.282 acre, and 0.169 acre of Cattail Creek and its adjacent wetland will be
enhanced. The mitigation work will occur in 2004, after the culvert work but
one full year before the placement of any fill in Wetlands 2 &3.
Based on the information provided. we have determined that the proposed work is
_ authorized by Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 39, found in the January 15, 2002
Federal Register(Vol. 67,No. 10,Part Il),Issuance of Nationwide Permits. Enclosed is a fact
sheet that fully describes this nationwide permit and lists the General Conditions that must be
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adhered to for this authorization to remain valid. Attached to the fact sheet are the Regional
Conditions for the nationwide permit program in Montana, which may also apply to your
proposed work.
Although an Individual Department of the Army permit involving a public interest review
will not be required for the project,this does not eliminate the requirement that you obtain any
other applicable Federal, state,tribal, and local permits as required. Please note that deviations
from the original plans and specifications of your project could require additional authorization
from this office.
In addition to conditions referenced above,the following Special Conditions apply:
1. Completely remove all waste material generated by the project or encountered
during construction from Waters of the U.S. to an upland disposal site. Do not
dispose of waste material within 50 feet of any wetland, drainage channel,pond,
lake, reservoir,irrigation ditch,or stream.
2. Construct the compensatory wetland mitigation areas to allow at least one full
growing season to pass before the placement of fill in Wetlands 2 and 3.
3. Create(Establish) a minimum of 0.28 acre of new wetland adjacent to Wetland#2
in accordance with the mitigation plan for this project. The plan was developed by
Vaughn Environmental Services and is dated December 2003.
4. Enhance 0.17 acre of wetland and streamside riparian area along Cattail Creek in
accordance with the mitigation plan for this project. The plan was developed by
Vaughn Environmental Services and is dated December 2003.
5. Within 45 days of completion of the mitigation site grading and mitigation planting,
notify the Helena Regulatory Office in writing that the mitigation work has been
completed. The notification must include-a request for a Corps inspection of the
completed mitigation area. Reference Corps File#2003-90-818 in the request.
6. Monitor the wetland mitigation area for a period of three years after construction is
completed, as described in the December 2003 mitigation plan developed by Vaughn
Environmental Services. If construction is completed in 2004, submit Annual
Monitoring Reports by December 31 of 2005,2006,and 2007. Reference Corps File
Number 2003-90-818 on all reports.
7. Place permanent deed restrictions on the remaining existing wetlands and on the
created mitigation wetlands located in the area known as Park 1 in Phase 4, as
shown on Exhibit B-Waters of the U.S. Map-Baxter Square Subdivision P.U.D.
File the deed restrictions with the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorders Office. The
deed restrictions must run with the property in perpetuity. A draft deed restriction
will be submitted to this office by August 31,2004 for Corps' review and approval
prior to filing with the County. Please refer to the sample enclosed.
8. Upon successful development of the 0.45 acre of the mitigation wetlands and receipt
of a certified copy of the Deed Restriction,as recorded in the appropriate office for
registering deeds in Gallatin County,Montana,the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
will consider the mitigation conditions for this project satisfied.
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You are responsible for all work accomplished in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the nationwide permit. If a contractor or other authorized representative will be
accomplishing the work authorized by the nationwide permit on your behalf, it is your
responsibility to provide a copy of this letter and the attached conditions to them so they are
aware of the limitations of this authorization. Any activity that fails to comply with all the terms
and conditions of this authorization will be considered unauthorized and subject to appropriate
enforcement action.
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has waived 401 Water Quality
Certification for Nationwide Permit 39 (see General Condition 9 of the enclosed Fact Sheet);
however,this does not eliminate the need to obtain other permits that may be required by that
agency.
In compliance with General Condition 14 of the enclosed Fact Sheet,the attached
Compliance Certification form must be signed and returned to this office upon completion of the
authorized work and any required mitigation.
This verification will be valid until March 8,2006.
Should you at any time become aware that either an endangered and/or threatened species
or its critical habitat exists within the project area,you must immediately notify this office.
If you have any questions concerning this determination,please contact Todd Tillinger at
(406)441-1375 and reference Corps File Number 2003-90418.
Sincerely,
Allan Steinle
Montana Program Manager
Enclosures
Copy Furnished,with enclosures:
Ms. Barbara Vaughn,Environmental Engineer
Vaughn Environmental Services
8353 Saddle Mountain Road
Bozeman,Montana 59715
• U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
HELENA REGULATORY OFFICE
p 10 WEST ISTH STREET,SUITE 2200
HELENA,MONTANA 59626
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ATTENTION OF: August 31, 2004
Helena Regulatory Office
Phone (406)441-1375
Fax (406) 441-1380
Subject: Corps File Number 2003-90-818
Baxter Square Subdivision
Amendment#1 to Nationwide Permit Number 39 Verification
Baxter Square Partners,LLC, and CAVU,LLC
Attn: Ami Grant&Voss Bowman Attn: Evert Wierda&Steve Nicholl
317 Sanders Avenue 13707 Camp Creek Road
Bozeman, Montana 59718 Manhattan, Montana 59741
Dear Ami Grant, Voss Bowman,.Evert Wierda, and Steve Nicholl:
On May 11, 2004, this office received a request to modify the existing Department of
Army Authorization provided on March 8, 2004 (Corps File Number 2003-90-818). Barbara
Vaughn of Vaughn Environmental Services submitted the proposed project modifications to this
office on your behalf, and has been keeping the Corps informed regarding the changes to the
original project. The project is near the northwest edge of Bozeman in the SWI/a of Section 35,
Township 1 South,Range 5 East, Gallatin County,Montana.
Specifically, the following additional impacts were requested in Waters of the U.S.:
1. An increase of 665 square feet(0.0153 acre)in fill area at the north end of
Wetland 2(W-2) to allow construction of a sidewalk and a parking area that
have been required by the City,of Bozeman. This increase will occur during
Phases 3 and 4 of the project, after the mitigation site is constructed and
functioning.
2. An increase of 100 square feet(0.0023 acre)in fill area at the south end of
Wetland 2 (W-2)to allow sidewalk construction. This increase will occur
during Phase 1, before the mitigation site is constructed and functioning.
3. The compensatory mitigation areas will be enlarged to 0.321 acre in size.
4. The revised project impact total on Waters of the U.S. is 0.34 acres, an
increase of 0.0176 acre. According to our records, the compensatory
mitigation developed for this project will result in 0.49 acre of created,
expanded, or enhanced wetland with a creditable total of 0.38 acre.
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This office has determined that Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 39 authorizes
the work described above under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, the original
Nationwide Permit 39 verification provided on March 8,2004 under Corps File Number 2003-90-
818 is amended as requested.
In addition to.previous condition , the,following.nQw Special Conditions apply;
1. Special Condition 3 of the March 8,2004 verification is modified to reflect a
revised total estimated wetland.creation (establishment) area of 0.321 acre.
2. Special Condition 6 of the March 8,2004 verification is modified to reflect a
change in the construction schedule. Monitor the wetland mitigation area for a
period of three years after construction is completed, as described in the
December 2003 mitigation plan developed by Vaughn Environmental Services.
For example,if construction of the mitigation area is completed in 2005,submit
Annual Monitoring Reports by December 31 of 2006,2007, and 2008. Reference
Corps File Number 2003-90-818 on all reports.
3. Special Condition 7 of the March 8,2004 verification letter is modified as
follows: The deadline for submitting the Draft Deed Restriction has been
extended to December 15, 2004. All other parts of Special Condition 7 remain in
effect.
4. Special Condition 8 of the March 8,2004 verification is modified to reflect a total
compensatory wetland mitigation area of 0.49 acre.
All other terms and conditions of the previous authorization remain valid.
If you have any questions concerning this determination, please contact Todd Tillinger at
(406)441-1375 and reference Corps File Number 2003-90-818.
Sincerely,
Allan Steinle
Montana Program Manager
Copy Furnished:
Ms. Barbara Vaughn,Environmental Engineer
Vaughn Environmental Services
8353 Saddle Mountain Road
Bozeman, Montana 59715