REPORT IN

PLANNING 1
(PARAMETERS OF SITE SELECTION AND
ANALYSIS)

SUBMITTED BY: MECHA JOY B. ALDIP BS ARCHITECTURE 3

SUBMITTED TO: AR. RYAN ORTIGAS, UAP
SITE ANALYSIS
• Site analysis is an inventory completed as a preparatory step to site
planning, a form of urban planning which involves research, analysis,
and synthesis.
• It is primary deals with basic data as it relates to a specific site.
• The topic itself branches into the boundaries of architecture,
landscape, engineering, real estate development, economics, and
urban planning disciplines.
• Site analysis is an element in site planning and design.
The process of Site Analysis
 It involves the evacuation of an existing or potential site in
relation to the development program, environment impact, impacts on
the community and adjacent properties, project budget, and schedule.

WHY A CLIENT MAY NEED SITE ANALYSIS SERVICES?

- To evaluate development constraints and opportunities for site
- To asses basis for purchase
- To asses infrastructure characteristic of site
- Gain information for basis of a zoning variance
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMED IN SITE ANALYSIS:

- Knowledge of climate, topography, soils, and natural features

- Knowledge of site utility distribution system
- Ability to evaluate site access and circulation factors
- Understanding of building siting considerations
- Familiarity with planning and zoning ordinances
- Ability to analyze multiple factors objectively
- Ability to work related or specialty disciplines
TASKS OF OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE IN THE SITE ANALYSIS POROCESS:

- Program investigation
- Site inventory and analysis
- Site evaluation
- Report development
SITE ANALYSIS IN RELATION TO CLIENT’S NEED:

1. SITE SELECECTION – the site analysis is needed to identify the best

site based on the physical, culture, and regulatory characteristics of
the site and its surroundings, as well as the site’s adaptability with
the proposed program.
2. PROGRAM DEFINITION – the focus of site analysis will be on
determining the development capacity of the site so the program
can be further defined in terms of density, open space, and
environmental quality. The resulting site program will set the stage
design.
3. SITE ACCOMMODATION – when a client has both a defined program
and a selected site, the site analysis objective will be to maximize the
site for its intended use by developing a thorough understanding of the
opportunities and limitations it offers.
4. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL EVALUATION - in some cases a client
already owns or is considering the purpose of an underdeveloped
property and seeks site analysis to accurately define the general
development potential and market value of the property.
5. SPECIAL SITE STUDIES – each site will present a unique set of issues
and concerns.
SITE ANALYSIS DEPENDS ON:

• Owner’s situation
• Project size
• Program complexity
• Site itself
THE PROCESS OF SITE ANALYSIS

STEP 1: PROGRAM INVESTIGATION

The building is investigated with respect to the selection or
optional building footprints; area required for parking, circulation, open
space, and other program elements; and any special constraints or
requirements such as security, easements, preserving natural habitat,
wetlands, and the like.
STEP 2: SITE ANALYSIS
the physical, cultural, and regulatory characteristic of the site are
initially explored. The site evaluation checklist identifies factors that
may be considered.
STEP 3: SITE EVALUATION
At this point, thorough assessment are conducted when
necessary to develop the site analysis plan. These may include physical
testing of aspects of the site, its improvements, and adjoining
properties.
STEP 4: REPORT DEVELOPMENT
The site analysis report normally includes property maps,
geotechnical maps and findings, site analysis recommendations, and a
clear statement of the impact of the findings and recommendations on
the proposed building program.
THE FACTORS IN EVALUATION A SITE

1. Physical factors
1.a. climate
-prevailing winds: direction, velocity, special forces like tornados
and hurricanes
- solar orientation: sun angles, days of sunlight, cloud cover,
shading of/from adjacent structures, natural features and
vegetation
- temperature: ranges of variation, maximum and minimum
temperature
- precipitation: peak period totals, annual and seasonal amount
of rainfall
1.b. Topography
- legal property description
- topographic maps and aerial photos: contour and spot
elevations, slopes, escarpments, erosion channels, rocks, ledges,
ridges, drainage lines and other unique features, visual characteristic,
and potential obstacles in the topography during construction
- analysis of physical features
- existing access and circulation: vehicular, pedestrian
 - existing water bodies: location, size, depth, direction of flow,
quality, expected water levels, ecological features like swap, lake,
pond, rivers
- drainage canals: river, stream, marshes, lakes, ponds
- existing waterway easements : surface and sub- surface
- surface drainage
- unique site features
1.c. geotechnical/soils
- basic surface soil type
- rock and soil type: characteristic, formation and origin
- bedrock: depth, classification
- seismic conditions
- environmental hazard
1.d. utilities
- potable water
- electricity
- gas
- telephone
- cable television
- sanitary sewer service
- storm drainage
- fire protection
1.e. immediate surroundings
- neighborhood structures
- shading and solar access
- noise
- odors
- views and vistas
1.f. general services
- fire and police protection
- trash/ refuse removal system/services
- snow removal including on-site storage
2. CULTURAL FACTORS

2.a. site history

- former site uses: hazardous dumpling, landfill, old foundation,
archeological grounds
- history of existing structures: historic worth, affiliation,
outline, location, floor elevation, type, condition, use or
service
2.b. land use, ownership and control
- present zoning of site and adjacent property
- adjacent surroundings land use: present, projected, probable
effects of development
- type of land ownership
 - function and pattern of land use: urbanized, farm type,
grazing, public domain
- location, size and type of pertinent community services:
school, market, parks, municipal services, recreational
facilities, banks, food services, health services, access to highways and
public transportation
2.c. economic value
- political jurisdiction
- accepted territories
- future potential
- size of surroundings lots and approximate price rangers
3. REGULATORY FACTORS

3.a. zoning codes

- permitted uses: by variance, by special use permit, accessory structures
- minimum site area requirements
- building height limits
- yard/setbacks requirements
- lot coverage: floor-area ratio (FAR), percentage of average, open
space requirements
- off-street parking requirement
- landscape requirements
- sign requirements
3.b. subdivision, site plan review, and other local requirements
- lot requirements: size, configuration, setbacks and percent
coverage
- street requirements: width, geometry, curb and curb cuts, road
construction standards, placement of utilities, dead end streets,
intersection geometry, sidewalks, and streets names
3.c. drainage requirements
- removal of spring and surface water
- stream courses
- lands/areas subject to flooding
- detention/retention ponds
3.d. parks
- open space requirements
- park and playground requirements
- screening from adjacent users
3.e. environmental regulations
- water, sewer, recyclables and solid waste disposal
- clean air requirements
- soil conservation
-protection areas, wetlands, floods plains, coastal zones, wild
and scenic areas
- fish and wildlife protection
- protection of archeological resources
3.f. other codes and requirements
- historic preservation and landmarks
- architectural/design controls
- special districts
- miscellaneous: mobile homes, billboard, noise
- site related items specified in building codes: building
separation, parking and access for persons with disabilities, service
and emergency vehicle access and parking
SITE SELECTION
• The site selection process includes a detailed evaluation of project
needs which are then measured against the merits of potential
locations.
• The process typically includes selecting and evaluating communities,
real estate site analysis and acquisition, and may include negotiating
tax incentives.
• THE SITE SELECTION PROCESS
 Indicate the practice of new facility location, both for business
and government. Site selection involves measuring the needs of a new
project against the merits of potential location,

STEP 1: CONFERM READINESS

The purpose of the readiness review is to assess when to begin
the formal and informal site selection activities, to determine whether
there are any significant changes in the assumptions of the feasibility
study and site and design prospectus, and to identify any emerging
issues and information that can impact site selection.
Duration: 2 week
Recommended activities:
- review feasibility study and other documents such as project
requirements; site cost assumption; relocation cost assumptions;
project approvals and funding; and project schedule
- confirm status of project approvals and funding
STEP 2: DEVELOP WORK PLAN

• COMPOSING A SITE SELECTION WORK PLAN;

- to provide guidance to ensure that site selection is performed
accurately and completely:
- to ensure that the appropriate experts and professionals
participate at the right time;
- to complete the site selection tasks in an efficient manner
- to keep stakeholders informed and aid in reaching consensus
for the recommended
Duration: 2 weeks

Recommended activities:
- selection of site investigation team
- development work plan
- review and/or revise general, technical and financial site criteria
- develop communication plan
STEP 3: CONDUCT SEARCH FOR SITE

Duration: 9 weeks

Recommended activities:
- commence discussion with costumer agency and community
- finalize evaluation factors
- advertise for site
- conduct site tours and site searches
- compile site offers and searches
STEP 4: LONG LIST EVALUATION

- resources, existing use/ownership and control, community services

- financial factors: site acquisitions and relocation costs,
demolition/remediation costs, site constructions and preparation cost,
infrastructure improvements, local economic development impact,
funding sources, owner’s financial performance

Recommended activities:
- select short list of sites
- communicate short list to stakeholders
- notify offerors
STEP 5: SHORT LIST EVALUATION

Duration: 25 weeks

Recommended activities:
- conduct detailed site evaluation
- communicate/review recommendations
- prepare final site investigation report
- recommend preferred sites
- list of supporting exhibits/documents: site directives, selection criteria, public
notice, photos of recommended sites, site plans, boundary survey, zoning report, soil
testing information, seismic map, water/storm/sanitary sewer maps, web zone, flood zone
map, real estate value analysis, cultural research overview, preliminary site assessment,
CATEX/EA/EIS reports.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING….
QUESTIONS
1. It is an element in site planning and design.

a. Site analysis
b. Site selection
c. Site plan
d. Site occupancy
2. It is a process including a detailed evaluation of project needs
which are then measured against the merits of potential locations.

a. Site analysis
b. Site selection
c. Site plan
d. Site occupancy
3. It is an inventory completed as a preparatory
step to site planning, a form of urban planning
which involves research, analysis, and synthesis.

a. Site analysis
b. Site selection
c. Site plan
d. Site occupancy
4. It is a process typically includes selecting and evaluating communities, real
estate site analysis and acquisition, and may include negotiating tax incentives.

a. Site analysis
b. Site selection
c. Site plan
d. Site occupancy
5. It primarily deals with basic data as it
relates to a specific site.

a. Site analysis
b. Site selection
c. Site plan
d. Site occupancy
6. WHY A CLIENT MAY NEED SITE ANALYSIS
SERVICES?

a. To evaluate development constraints and opportunities for site

b. To asses basis for purchase
c. None of these
d. All of these
7. What are the tasks of owner/representative
in the site analysis process?

a. Program investigation
b. Site inventory and analysis
c. Site evaluation
d. All of these
8. It is the process of site analysis that the building is investigated
with respect to the selection or optional building footprints.

a. program investigation
b. site analysis
c. site evaluation
d. Report Development
9. It Initially explored the physical, cultural,
and regulatory characteristic of the site

a. program investigation
b. site analysis
c. site evaluation
d. Report Development
10. In site analysis in relation to client’s need, each site
will present a unique set of issues and concerns.

a. Program definition
b. site accommodation
c. Development potential evaluation
d. Special site studies
11. It’s focus of site analysis will be on determining the
development capacity of the site so the program.

a. Program definition
b. site accommodation
c. Development potential evaluation
d. Special site studies
12. Site analysis depends on:
a. owner’s situation
b. Project size
c. Site itself
d. All of these
13. A physical factor which includes the solar orientation ,
humidity, temperature, precipitation and prevailing wind.
a. Topography
b. Climate
c. Geotechnical/soils
d. Immediate surroundings
14. Physical factor including the topographic
maps and aerial photos.
a. Topography
b. Climate
c. Geotechnical/soils
d. Immediate surroundings
15. cultural factor including former site uses
and history of existing structures
a. Site history
b. Land use, ownership and control
c. Economic value
d. None of these
16. cultural factors including the function and
pattern of land use and adjacent surrounding
land uses
a. Site history
b. Land use, ownership and control
c. Economic value
d. None of these
17. regulatory factors which includes the
permitted uses and lot coverage
a. Zoning codes
b. Parks
c. Drainage requirements
d. Environmental regulation
18. regulatory factors which includes stream
courses, removal spring and surfaces
a. Zoning codes
b. Parks
c. Drainage requirements
d. Environmental regulation
19. It indicates the practice of new facility
location, both for business and government
a. Site selection process
b. Site analysis process
c. Site planning process
d. Site occupancy process
20. It involves the evacuation of an existing or potential site in
relation to the development program, environment impact, impacts on
the community and adjacent properties, project budget, and schedule.

a. Site selection process

b. Site analysis process
c. Site planning process
d. Site occupancy process
Answer key
1. A 11. A
2. B 12. D
3. A 13. B
4. B 14. A
5. A 15. A
6. D 16. B
7. D 17. A
8. A 18. C
9. B 19. A
10. D 20. B