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C a r r i e W a l l a c e. p o r t f o l i o .

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THE THERMAL CLUBVita Planning and Landscape ArchitectureRacetrack Oriented Resort Community

Th e Th ermal Motor Club is a unique resort community which has a racetrack as the center and draw of the community. Its located in the Cochella Valley and has proven to be a good business model because sales have been good. We did careful mass grading studies to ensure even off -track lots have views of the racetrack thereby increasing their value signifi cantly. To take in all the action the Club is located within the center carousal on an island with an iconic bridge to pass over and race under. I am the project manager for this

C a r r i e W a l l a c e

DONGTANVita Planning and Landscape ArchitectureResort Planning in Chong Ming, China

Th e Dongtan Project is a previously undeveloped island in Chong Ming, China. Th e developer is installing a competition golf course and providing 88 high end properties. With thoughtful planning each home will have an unencumbered view of the golf course. Additionally the waterfront lots will have yacht slips installed. I designed and drew the sections. And collaborated on the mass grading plan.


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YOCHE DEHE WINTUN NATIONVita Planning and Landscape Architectureconceptual master plan - computer enhanced hand graphics

Yoche Dehe is a unique project in the Capay Valley near Sacramento. Th e Native American Tribe, Yocha Dehe is focusing on sustainable practices for their new community, as well as, the wants and needs of the individual tribe members. During the management of this project, I’ve worked with the Tribal Council and presented options for consideration. Th e project is currently in conceptual;l design


Sanctuary Belize Design Guidelines 2-5

2.2.4 Waterfront Zones and Wetland EdgesWaterfront areas include the edges of Sittee River, the marina, and created or natural waterways. These are highly sensitive ecological areas, often prime habitat for wildlife and easily damaged through poor construction practices by erosion, siltation, or change in water quality. The goal is to preserve these areas or, in the case of newly created water edges, revegetate these areas to blend with and appear as natural shorelines. The following are Guidelines for development along these edges.

• Protect native mangrove areas through setbacks and silt fences

• Revegetate disturbed mangrove areas of newly created shorelines with native plants

• Where necessary, thin existing vegetation to provide water views

• Avoid use of man-made shoreline stabilization devices. Use vegetation whenever possible

• A wider range of building colors and massing is permitted

• Homes shall be 1-2 stories with vertical or horizontal massing that minimize the obstruction of views

2.2.5 SavannahThe Savannah landscape of Sanctuary Belize is a unique ecosystem deserving of protection and enhancement. It is a conspicuously open savannah that includes wetland areas and drainage courses. The goal is to maintain the existing character of the vast open savannah through carefully articulated building masses and native landscaping.

• Homes shall be one story with horizontal massing and low profile roofs that blend into the natural environment

• Utilize light and medium colors to meld with the native savannah landscape

• Only native/naturalized species that naturally occur within the Savannah shall be used in the Homeowner landscapes


3.3.3 Building Height Objectives

• To minimize the visual impact of all buildings and to ensure that they are subordinate to and blend with the surrounding landscape.

• To ensure that the view potential from each Lot is preserved Building Height MeasurementThe maximum Building Height shall be established by a plane adjacent to the building exterior measured vertically above the natural grade within the Private Area to the highest finish material of the roof ridge. Building Height and Story Information Story designations are described below:One-Story - For “One-Story” homes on grade, the Building Height may not exceed seven (7) meters.For “One-Story” homes with parking or storage areas below, the Building Height may not exceed eight (8) meters. SEE FIGURE 3.1 - ONE-STORY HOME DIAGRAM

Two-Story - For “Two-Story” homes on grade, Building Height may not exceed nine (9) meters. For “Two-Story” homes with storage or airspace below the building, Building Height may not exceed eleven (11) meters. SEE FIGURE 3.2 - TWO-STORY HOME DIAGRAM

> On grade homes may be raised 500 millimeters above grade either by fill or structure. This additional height shall not be calculated in the Building Height.

> Homes within the Marina Village are prohibited from raising the first level above existing grade more than 750 millimeters.

Refer to definitions for Floor Area and Story for further information.

Figure 3.1 - One Story Home Diagram

Figure 3.2 - Two Story Home Diagram

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3-40 Sanctuary Belize Design Guidelines

> Eaves: Eaves are to have a minimum depth of 1 meter at the rafter overhangs. Larger rafter overhangs are encouraged for 3:12 and 4:12 roof pitches.

> All eaves are to be left open with bamboo rafters

> Dormers: Not commonly used with this style.Exterior Walls

> Exterior Wall Design: Generally full height walls of bamboo but combining with local stone is also acceptable.

> Exterior Wall Height: Shall be 4 meters maximum.

Doors and Windows> Design/Placement: Windows and doors

may be symmetrical or in asymmetrical, but balanced, compositions.

> Windows: – Windows shall be casement, single or

double hung. Generally the Bamboo Home has a very simple approach to fenestration. Occasional picture windows with side windows are appropriate.

– Generally vertically proportioned double hung windows. Rectangular transoms are most common.

> Doors:– Entry doors shall be wood in a variety of

paneled configurations with or without lites. Generally, doors shall be stained a darker color though accent painting to match windows is also acceptable.

– Entry doors are always sheltered by a porch or deep (2.5 meter minimum) porch.


This section provides a guide for the Design Review Process for Sanctuary Belize. The process involves a series of meetings between the Builder/Partner, their design team and the DRC. The process begins with an informal introductory meeting and concludes with the completion of construction. Along the way are a series of meetings designed to ensure a smooth and efficient review of the building and site design. The DRC is committed to assisting the Builder/Partner through the Design Review Process and shall be thought of as a member of the Builder/Partner’s design team as opposed to a regulatory review agency.

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4 DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS

SANCTUARY BELIZEVita Planning and Landscape Architecturedesign guidelines

Sanctuary Belize is a large master planned resort community within a mixed adventure of savannahs, beaches and canals. I managed the completion of the Design Guidelines for the project and contributed to the writing, graphics and content of the document.


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PUNTA LOBOSVita Planning and Landscape ArchitectureSeaside Village Conceptual Plan and Street Sections - hand graphics over CAD with Photoshop and InDesign

Punts Lobos is an expansive master planned community in Todos Santos, Mexico. I managed this project from conceptual design on, Th is sheet shows a detail of the project. Th e Seaside Village is where urban meets the beach. Th e design takes into account views to the beach; and a town square is designed to be embraced by a boutique hotel, a church and a farm to table restaurant. Housing is placed upon walking streets for locals to stroll down while garages are accessed from narrow alleys. Th e design also allows for local fi shermen to continue to fi shing their traditional location and then the plan provides a place to sell the fresh catch.


PUNTA LOBOSVita Planning and Landscape ArchitectureRoad and Entry Grading Design - hand graphics over CAD

Punts Lobos is an expansive master planned community in Todos Santos, Mexico. I managed this project from conceptual design on, Th is sheet shows a detail of the project. Th e entry from the highway to the beach plays a key role in how the user experiences the community. Th e landform and landscape is the key player in the entrance. Th e road to the beach is sited and graded to off er a revealing experience to the community members


MALOOF MONEY CUPPersonal ContractSkateboarding Event Design

Th e Maloof Money Cup is an international skateboarding competition that is a major player within the skateboarding circuit. I was contracted to design and provide the plans for events in New York, Washington D.C. and Kimberly South Africa. Th e example here is of New York City. Under the contract I laid out the event, put it into CAD, created a location map to be published for event goers and designed three-story Jumbotron/VIP seating structures.


SAN FRANCISCO TRANSBAY AREA PLANUniversity of California at Berkeleycomputer and hand graphics

Th e Urban Places Design Studio presented the problem of placing 300 du/ac in 10 acres of the San Francisco Transbay Area. While all my classmates just put in a tower to achieve density, I chose to keep all my buildings under 20 stories. Th is is in tune with the surrounding area, it will not obstruct views and it does not change the San Francisco skyline. I was able to capture the high density in mid-rise buildings, but I still maintained a central 1 acre park for the new residents and the current citizens alike.


LIVING WITH RHYTHMSouth China University of Technology24”x36”

I In 2008 I went to Guangzhou, China to be a part of a design studio with students from SCUT. We focused our studies on a series of villages that are at risk of being eradicated by their government. One village in particular became our case study, Dadun. We looked at water quality, circulation, history and need. Th en we came up with a solution that fi t the needs of the villages as well as the needs of the government. Th e studio was an intense 2 weeks and we ended it with a presentation to public offi cials who have a say in the development of this region of China. While there, I learned to coordinate with other cultures and how to design for that culture.


Figure 41: The ‘”Historic Downtown/Federal Street Area” - Occurring along Federal Street Existing buildings shown in black and proposed buildings shown in red Diagram by: C. Wallace

Figure 40: The ‘”University/Historic Downtown Edge” - Occurring along Wood Street Existing buildings shown in black and proposed buildings shown in red Diagram by: C. Wallace

Figure 42: The ‘”Historic Downtown/Riverfront Edge” - Occurring along Front Street Existing buildings shown in black and proposed buildings shown in red Diagram by: C. Wallace

Figure 43: The ‘”Public/Private Area” - Occurring along the former industrial site Existing buildings shown in black and proposed buildings shown in red Diagram by: C. Wallace

THESISUniversity of California at BerkeleyUrban Design

My thesis focuses on the revitalization of a declining steel mill town by enhancing it through urban design while connecting natural systems and a metro park to the downtown district. In the thesis; land use compatibility issues are solved, alternative transportation is introduced and a portion of a historic warehouse would be gutted and restored for a multi-use community center. But, more important to the facelift of the city is the contamination of the soil from years of steel manufacturing. Th e thesis addressed this issue head on with a tree plantation that would leach the heavy metals from the soil. Currently the City of Youngstown is looking at the thesis to consider the feasibility..


SPRECKLES PARKKnox Landscape Architecturehand drawn & computer drafted presentation exhibit

I worked on many aspects of Spreckles Park, including the streetscape design, the planting and irrigation plans and the entry feature. Th e entry feature is still one of my favorite designs; this is because it takes historic site elements and incorporates them into a modern design. Th e Spreckles project was an old sugar plant that was being transformed into a commerce park. Th e clients wanted to recall the history of the site with the entry feature. I conducted research to determine the original building’s architectural style and then proposed a small structure that emulated that style. Th e replica structure would sit on a base made of reclaimed bricks, representing the now demolished original building. Th e deliberate placement of new bricks on top of old bricks symbolizes the context of the site, which is an old place can be given new life. To further strengthen this concept, the large letters that spell out Spreckles came from the original sign that sat atop the building.


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Tentative Subdivision Map/

PANHANDLEMacKay & Somps EngineeringCAD tentative map and aerial presentation exhibit

Panhandle is a Sacramento project that I took through the tentative map process. For two years I was directly involved with the overall planning, zoning and design of this site. Th e goal of the design was to create a sustainable community with distinct neighborhoods. Th erefore, integrated within the project are mixed-use sites, apartment and condominium sites, cluster home sites, alley-loaded single-family sites, and traditional single-family sites. Also located in the project are commercial sites, an elementary school site, a high school/middle school site and numerous parks. Th e parks, schools and commercial sites are all linked to their community by pedestrian friendly streets and a series of bike paths, thus encouraging a greater sense of community. In order to achieve the kind of fl exibility needed to plan a community like this, we opted to submit under the city’s PUD code and write development text for the specifi cs of the project.


COWELL COASTAL TRAILLandpeopleBluff Trail Construction Document Set

Cowell Coastal Trail is located along a coastal bluff in Half Moon Bay. I fi eld sited the trail with an engineer and took survey point information digitally. Th en took the coordinates and put it in CAD to be staked and installed by these plans. Its a lower standard of layout requirements because we were working for a non-profi t not a jurisdiction. Th is trail didn’t use station points because it made more sense to use the survey points we took in the fi eld and create a centerline and path edge.


CITY OF LIVE OAK COMMUNITY TRAILAlta/LandpeopleBike Trail Construction Document Set

I was the lead Landscape Architect on this project and had the pleasure to see it through from the master plan report to the construction documents and specifi cations. Th e project is a 1 mile multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists set partially in the Union Pacifi c Railroad right-of-way. It is much needed because nearby State Route 99, a busy 2-lane freeway, is currently used for motor and non-motor travel. With motor speeds often exceeding the limit, this relationship is hazardous. Two sheets from the construction documents are shown here. On this project, I designed the planting and irrigation, signed the construction set, coordinated with the City of Live Oak, worked directly with the engineer and managed the CAD work within the offi ce. Th e City has received funding to move forward with the installation of this phase, Phase 1.


Th e Pit River Project is compromised of 29 individual sites. It was a large project with a challenging time frame; just 3 months to conduct 3-day long site visits twice and complete this 60% construction set for the engineers. I was brought in as Lead Landscape Architect at kickoff and saw this segment of the overall FERC project through. Th e Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, requires energy relicensing on a 30-50 year schedule which includes numbers environmental studies to be conducted and documented.

Pit 3 Powerhouse River Access plan shows a heli-pad nearby parking and picnic. Th e challenge was to ensure the landing pad was not to be sued for overfl ow parking, as it currently is, and also to ensure the safety of users. Th is site is located on a PG&E owned recreation site and therefore had to conform fully with ADA therefore a universally accessible fi shing platform and picnic areas were located to allow everyone to access the entire site.

Oak Flat River Access was an existing fi sherman’s trail that was getting dangerous because of it’s liner nature and the extremely sleep slope. Th e task at this site was to add switchbacks and abandon the original trail. Th e Team walked the trail and took digital slope shots where we wanted to set the new trail switchbacks. We considered each view at the switchbacks and chose locations that were logical and gave the best views of the surrounding area. I took those shots and used it to site the trail in CAD.

PIT RIVER HYDROELECTRIC FERC RELICENSINGHDR Personal ContractRecreation Construction Document Set

Pit 3 Powerhouse River Access

Oak Flat River Access


Figure 29. KOP 13. View from campsite B-40 in Blue Oaks Recreation Area looking east to island in middle ground and houseboats in background. (March 2012)

Figure 21. KOP 10. View due east towards the Don Pedro Dam from Don Pedro Recreation Agency Headquarters. Land administered by BLM. (March 2012)

Figure 19. KOP 9. View south from Bonds Flat Road. Picture is taken from the passenger window at the center of the dam road. The powerhouse is located at the bottom of the canyon and is in the middle ground. (March 2012)

Figure 20. KOP 9. View south from Bonds Flat Road. Picture is taken from the passenger window at the center of the dam road. The powerhouse is located at the bottom of the canyon and is in the middle ground. (July 2012)

Figure 30. KOP 13. View from campsite B-40 in Blue Oaks Recreation Area looking east to island in middle ground and houseboats in background. (July 2012)

Figure 22. KOP 10. View due east towards the Don Pedro Dam from Don Pedro Recreation Agency Headquarters. Land administered by BLM. (July 2012)

DON PEDRO RESERVOIR FERC VISUAL QUALITY STUDYHDR Engineering - Personal Contracttechnical environmetal document

I personally contracted with HDR Engineering to conduct this Visual Quality Study as the lead with assistance from another contractor. Together we walked the site twice and documented all visual impacts using the BLM’s guidelines for visual quality assessment. I then compiled all the observed information into charts, wrote the document and provided the supporting imagery.


4.0 Methodology

RR-04 4-6 Initial Study Report Visual Quality Don Pedro Project, FERC Project No. 2299

and configuration of the facility, as well as to verify the facilities seen from KOPs. During these visits, The Districts recorded and photo-documented the facility features and surrounding visual conditions. For Ward’s Ferry Bridge, this included recognizing that people drive and walk across the bridge.

EVC ratings were also developed based on photographs from past years depicting extremely low and extremely high levels.

4.7.2 Existing Visual Condition on Public Land Administered by BLM

The BLM EVC system uses degree of visual contrast to rate existing facilities and changes to the landscape. The categories and definitions are as follows:

None. The element contrast is not visible or perceived.

Weak. The element contrast can be seen but does not attract attention.

Moderate. The element contrast begins to attract attention and begins to dominate the characteristic landscape.

Strong. The element contrast demands attention, will not be overlooked, and is dominant in the landscape.

In determining the degree of contrast, the BLM Manual 8400: Visual Resources Management(BLM 1976a) lists the following factors to consider: distance, angle of observation, length of time viewed, relative size or scale, seasons of use, light conditions, recovery time, spatial relationships, atmospheric conditions, motion, and the basic elements of form, line, color, and texture.

BLM degree of contrast and BLM VRM Classes do not correlate directly but, in general, correspond as follows:

Table 4.7-1 Degree of contrast correlation to VRM Classes. Degree of Contrast VRM Classes

None I Preserve existing character Weak II Retain existing character Moderate III Partially retain existing character

Strong IV Provide for management activities which require major modification of existing character

Based on the above correlation, for example, it can be assumed that if the degree of contrast rating is “weak,” then the facility can meet a Class II objective. See BLM’s Handbook 8431-1: Visual Resource Contrast Rating, for more detailed information (BLM 1976c).

The Districts evaluated any Project facilities on, partially on, or near lands administered by BLM from KOPs using the BLM system. These KOPs are listed under Table 3.1-1. In the few situations where there was no BLM influence the same EVC system was used but there was no documentation of Visual Resource Objectives (VRO) and no determination that a VRO was met because they do not exist on the Districts land or private land.

5.0 Results

RR-04 5-2 Initial Study Report Visual Quality Don Pedro Project, FERC Project No. 2299

evident on the steep slopes and presents strong visual contrast to the landscape outside the drawdown line.

5.1.2 Moccasin Point Recreation Area

Moccasin Point Recreation Area is not located on BLM. It is located just south of the Jacksonville Road Bridge that spans Don Pedro Reservoir’s northeast cove. No KOPs were established in the campground because there were limited views of the reservoir and it is not located on BLM land.

There are a few dispersed recreation areas located on BLM land in the vicinity of Moccasin Point Recreation Area. KOPs were taken in four places.

The first two are on BLM land and access from Priests Grade Road. The first, taken from the intersection of Grizzly Road and Priests Grade Road, is a superior view of Moccasin Arm of the reservoir. The second is taken at the end of Grizzly Road and has a view of Moccasin Point Recreation Area, as well as, a view of houseboats.

The second two are both on BLM land and were taken from small roads accessed off Jackson Road a short distance past Moccasin Point Recreation Area. One is found off of Kanaka Road and has views across the reservoir and up the Woods Creek Arm. The other is found off of Harney Road and has a view directly across the Woods Creek Arm of the State Route 49/120 and Overlook.

5.1.3 Highway 49/120 and Vista Point

State Routes 49 and 120 are combined and found along the same route which traverses the Project in the north. Views from State Route 49/120 are of Don Pedro Reservoir, BLM, District, and private lands in foreground, middle ground, and the background. The foreground is that of the Reservoir, the middle ground is of the lands across the water and the background is of steep slopes of the foothills. The view most often seen from this viewshed is that of the SR 49/120 Overlook vista point approximately 100 feet (ft) above the water. Hetch Hetchy pipeline can be seen running down the slope to the east. This Overlook view of the Reservoir is the one most often seen by people, typically those passing through the area on their way to Yosemite National Park.

A few residences in long range view can be seen tucked into the landscape when looking across the Reservoir; the color and the geometric shapes present weak visual contrast to the green chamise (Adenostoma fasiculatum) dominated foothills accented with blue oak (Quercus douglassii) and gray pine (Pinus sabiniana).

During high water there is little to no visual contrast with the exception of the Jacksonville Road Bridge seen to the south which is moderate to strong depending on lighting, As the water drops the visual contrast increases and was considered moderate visual contrast in both March and July as seen from the Vista Point.. This is due to the ring being adjacent to vegetation which includes trees of a different texture and color.

DON PEDRO RESERVOIR FERC VISUAL QUALITY STUDYHDR Engineering - Personal Contracttechnical environmental document

Two typical sheets from a technical report I composed while on contract with HDR Engineering. Th e Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, requires energy relicensing on a 30-50 year schedule which includes numbers environmental studies to be conducted and documented. Th e goal of this study was to document current visual conditions of the project as viewed from Bureau of Land Management, BLM, lands during various times of the year and identify any adverse visual resource eff ects due to continued operations and management of the project. Th is Visual Quality Study was conducted by me with assistance from another contractor to HDR. Together we walked the site twice and documented all visual impacts from Key Observation Points, KOPs, using the BLM’s guidelines for determining visual quality impacts. I then compiled all the observed data into charts, wrote the document and provided the supporting imagry.


TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTAuthored in conjunction with Floyd Browne Associates, Inc.newsletter article

I wrote this article after spending more than 2 years working within the constraints of the TND Code in the City of Columbus, Ohio. While collaborating with this engineering fi rm, I utilized my knowledge and talent in the area of New Urbanism to develop a niche within the company. I was soon asked to write this article for the client newsletter on the subject of New Urbanism in the context of the TND Code in the City of Columbus. Th is article was written to persuade existing clients, who were more conservative, that a new type of zoning was available and that the company could provide professional services with regards to this new code. I think it is important to get clients involved with and interested in Traditional Neighborhood Development. Th is is especially important in developing cities like Columbus or Sacramento, which are surrounded by a seemingly endless supply of farmland. TND codes, like the one described here, can help counteract the trend of suburban sprawl and bring the development back into the cities.


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