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Executive Director’s Recommendation Commission Meeting: July 13, 2017

PROJECT US Marine Corps War Memorial Rehabilitation Arlington, Virginia SUBMITTED BY United States Department of the Interior National Park Service REVIEW AUTHORITY Federal Projects in the Environs per 40 U.S.C. § 8722(b)(1)

NCPC FILE NUMBER 7892 NCPC MAP FILE NUMBER 2101.00(73.10)44573 APPLICANT’S REQUEST Approval of final site development plans PROPOSED ACTION Approve preliminary and final site development plans with comments ACTION ITEM TYPE Consent Calendar

PROJECT SUMMARY The US Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial that is located in between Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The 7.67-acre memorial site was dedicated on November 10, 1954 to honor all members of the US Marine Corps that have died in the defense of the United States since 1775. The site includes a central sculpture and associated grounds, including a parade ground, reviewing stand, memorial plaza, paths, and parking. The central sculpture depicts the raising of the American flag by six US Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. The 32-foot figures are raising a 60-foot bronze flagpole, and sit upon a 10-foot-tall granite plinth. The plinth includes engravings of the names and dates of every major Marine Corps engagement since its founding. Many components of the memorial have fallen into disrepair, and this project is being implemented to make needed repairs. Improvements include resurfacing of the access road and parking areas; replacement of the existing plaza and site lighting; rehabilitation of deteriorated areas of the plaza, including walkways and site plantings; and replacement of two drinking fountains. Four new bollards would also be added—two at both the east and west staircases. These improvements are intended to increase safety, enhance the visitor experience, protect park resources, improve accessibility, and increase operational efficiency. New wayfinding and interpretive signage based upon NPS standards would be added to the site, including a new site identification sign, directional signage, and waysides. A total of 10 low-profile waysides would be placed, which would be built to universal accessibility standards and include audio units. Four of the waysides would also include tactile displays for people with visual impairments.

Executive Director’s Recommendation NCPC File No. 7892

In addition to site improvements, the project would include treatment of the sculpture and memorial itself. The sculpture would be washed and waxed, and the engraving on the plinth would be updated to include the US conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The flagpole pulley would be replaced, and the temporary barrier that currently surrounds the memorial base would be replaced with a permanent post and chain barrier. Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2017 and conclude in summer of 2018.

KEY INFORMATION • The site was dedicated on November 10, 1954 to honor all members of the US Marine

Corps that have died in the defense of the United States since 1775. • The memorial includes a central sculpture that depicts the American flag being raised by

six Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, as well as a parade ground, reviewing stand, memorial plaza, paths, and parking. Much of the memorial components have fallen into disrepair.

• This project will rehabilitate the memorial and grounds, including improvements to increase safety, enhance the visitor experience, protect park resources, improve accessibility, and increase operational efficiency.

• New wayfinding and interpretive signage will be installed. The interpretive signage will include audio units, and some will include tactile displays.

• The sculpture will be washed and waxed, and the engraving on the plinth will be updated to include the US conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

RECOMMENDATION The Commission: Approves the preliminary and final site development plans for the rehabilitation of the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Commends the National Park Service for rehabilitating the memorial and grounds in a manner that is sensitive to the historic memorial design and effectively improves facilities to meet the needs and expectations of all visitors.

PROJECT REVIEW TIMELINE

Previous actions

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Remaining actions (anticipated)

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PROJECT ANALYSIS Executive Summary Staff has evaluated the submitted materials and finds that the proposed rehabilitation project will improve resources and facility conditions and expand visitor services at the US Marine Corps War Memorial. Most of the site modifications are replacements in-kind, and other improvements provide much-needed upgrades for visitor access and safety. Therefore, staff recommends that the Commission approves the preliminary and final site development plans for the rehabilitation of the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Analysis In its plans for the US Marine Corps War Memorial, the NPS seeks to increase safety, enhance the visitor experience, protect park resources, improve accessibility, and increase operational efficiency. Submitted plans cover rehabilitation of the memorial plaza, reviewing stand, roadways, parking areas, and pathways. A separate plan describes the placement of new waysides and navigational signage. Landscape improvements are also planned for the site. Rehabilitation of the memorial plaza and reviewing stands will focus primarily on repairing areas of deterioration. Anticipated work includes full replacement and/or repair of concrete pavement, repointing and repair of granite panels and curb, and installation of a chain barrier system to protect the sculpture and lawn. In addition, all existing bollard lights will be replaced, and four additional bollards—two at both the east and west staircases—will be installed for enhanced security. Lastly in this area, the evergreen shrub hedges around the perimeter of the memorial plaza and reviewing stand will also be replaced. The roadway and pathways at the memorial will be rehabilitated as part of this project. Many of the paved road areas have significant potholing, and potholes have been filled in other areas to create an uneven road surface. This project would involve full reconstruction of the roadways throughout the site to improve this condition, including the parking area. Pathways throughout the central site would also be reconstructed, with specific improvements to increase accessibility to meet standards, including the improvement and reconstruction of ramps and crossings. The NPS is also planning to make changes to improve interpretation and wayfinding, including the replacement of four interpretive waysides and the installation of six new waysides (for a total of 10), six wayfinding signs, and a new entry sign. These signs will all be designed to NPS standards, and the waysides will be designed with a low profile (2 feet 6 inches high) specifically for the US Marine Corps War Memorial to minimize visual clutter. The waysides will include universal accessibility features such as audio units, and four of them will also provide tactile models of the sculpture and other site details. In addition to site improvements, several improvements will be made to the sculpture itself, which is showing signs of wear. The sculpture will be washed and waxed, and the engraved letters on the


plinth will be regilded. The engravings will also be updated to include the US conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Overall, the site plans for the US Marine Corps War Memorial focus on rehabilitation to the historic design intent, improvements are oriented towards enhanced visitor services. Accordingly, staff recommends that the Commission approves the plans, as noted above, and that the Commission commends the National Park Service for rehabilitating the memorial and grounds in a manner that is sensitive to the historic memorial design and effectively improves facilities to meet the needs and expectations of all visitors.

CONFORMANCE TO EXISTING PLANS, POLICIES AND RELATED GUIDANCE Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital NCPC staff has reviewed this proposal and determined that it is not inconsistent with the policies established in the Federal Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. In particular, the project is supported by policies in the Parks and Open Space, Federal Environment, Historic Preservation, and Visitors and Commemoration Elements. National Historic Preservation Act This planning effort was originally initiated in 2004, and Section 106 was completed at that time with a determination of No Adverse Effect and concurrence from the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (VA SHPO) on November 19, 2004. Since then, the scope of the rehabilitation has expanded somewhat, which provided an opportunity to reengage with the VA SHPO and other consulting parties, including NCPC, in 2016. The NPS also determined a finding of No Adverse Effect for the current project, to which the VA SHPO concurred on May 16, 2017, concluding the Section 106 process. NCPC does not have an individual responsibility to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for this project since its authority in the environs is advisory. National Environmental Policy Act An Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed for the project when the rehabilitation effort began in 2004, with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Though the work was not completed at that time, most of the current proposal falls within the parameters of that compliance effort, so the EA and FONSI still apply. The only new elements being proposed are the road work, for which the NPS has applied a categorical exclusion. Because its authority in the environs is advisory, NCPC does not have an individual responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).


CONSULTATION US Commission of Fine Arts Though the US Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) does not have a formal review requirement for this project, they have consulted on the rehabilitation effort. CFA staff has participated in scoping site visits, and the Commission formally reviewed the proposed plinth engravings for the US conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq at its April 20, 2017 meeting with no objection. CFA noted in its recommendation that the new inscriptions would be consistent with the lettering and placement of other additions. ONLINE REFERENCE The following supporting documents for this project are available online:

• Project Synopsis • Submission Letter • Submission Materials • NEPA and NHPA Compliance Documents

Prepared by John Gerbich 06/21/2017

POWERPOINT (ATTACHED)

-~National • .-~Capital •e Planning Iii~ Commission

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NCPC File: #7892

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial Rehabilitation

George Washington Memorial Parkway Arlington, VA

National Park Service

Preliminary and Final Approval of Site Development Plans

-~National • .-~Capital •e Planning Iii~ Commission

Project Information

Commission meeting date: July 13, 2017

NCPC review authority: 40 U.S.C. 8722(b)(1)

Applicant request: Final Approval of Site Development Plans

Delegated / consent / open / executive session: Consent Calendar

NCPC Review Officer: J. Gerbich

NCPC File number: 7892

Project summary: The National Park Service has submitted site development plans for rehabilitation of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, which is managed as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This project was made possible through a gift from philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, and is intended to restore and enhance the iconic Felix de Weldon “Iwo Jima” sculpture and surrounding parkland.

The project would include resurfacing of the access road and parking areas; replacement of the existing plaza and site lighting; rehabilitation of deteriorated areas of the plaza, including walkways and site plantings; and replacement of two drinking fountains. Four new bollards would also be added—two at both the east and west staircases. Accessibility improvements are anticipated throughout the site.

In addition to site work, the project would include treatment of the sculpture and memorial itself. The sculpture would be washed and waxed, and the plinth would be updated to include the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The flag pole pulley would be replaced, and the temporary barrier that currently surrounds the memorial base would be replaced with a permanent post and chain barrier.

New wayfinding and interpretive signage based upon NPS standards would be added to the site, including a new site identification sign, direction signage, and waysides. A total of 10 low-profile waysides would be added, which would be built to universal accessibility standards and include audio units. Four of the waysides would also include tactile displays for people with visual impairments.

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understood by using their e~. or using their fingers. or both. A brief. dramatic arrival message sets the tone o' the experieoce lo come, l·ke a biUboard. An exrt ct,allenge gives them something to thin.k about as lheywalr. aw~ The two messages are mnjoined to a\/Oid adding ~I morn alien elements to the vie\v

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Tactile elements in this wayside package include: • Orientation map (x2)

• Face from sculpture • StallJI!

Materials: Bronze

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Mounting: Screw-mounted (hrdden scre\v mount fasteners under the table) Structure: Painted alLITilnum (NI'S Dan: Brown Spall€! Coat finish)

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J\d,t Side E!eYalial

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WAYS I DE E X H 181T BASES

Tactile M ockups

Testing included mocking up the proposed tactile ~moots, including the sculpted face (top) at actual size to convey scale, and the model of the enure sculpture (bottom). Tactile elements are onty proposed for the ootry/exit points and the rev1ewing stand walk area but not the inner ring ar<Uld the statue.

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5enes 200. 300. dOO Single Pano! Way,,do w,th Tact,1e Tatrle - Plan View

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Se<>es 200, 300. dOO Single Pano! Way,;:de wnh Tact> e Tat,fe - ftc<lt EJe,,,aoon ll,;ihl Side Elevauoo

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Example Waysides

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PAr.EL DES IGN

Here We Remember Them All Look at any chapter of our history since the American Revolution, and there you can find the Marines - under arms, ready to go, and willing to sacrifice for the sake of our nation.

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Scan the battle names e ngraved in gold on the solemn black stone base of the statue ahead. Remembering their history matters to the Marines. Each place name you see represents a

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lasting legacy of unflinching will, se lfless esprit de corps, teamwork, discipline, and hope for victory. All these characteristics have made the Marines unique American patriots.

This memorial wa.s built to honor all Marines, not ,ust those who fought in World War II. It created a solemn p lace where we can recognize - and :hank - Marines that have been part of our lives.

US MA RINE CORPS W AR MEM ORIAL I Wayside Exhibit 101A

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Panel Design

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USMC WAR MEMOR rAL SIGNS

401: Entry Sign

Structurn: NPS standard cfooble post grourd mount with concrete post footings. Double post rn NPS Dark 8FO'Ml Spaner Coat finish.

Panel: 104 • x 38" single-Slcfed with black back western red cedar wilh

rooted graphics, painted finish, and ermedded aluminum lliPS arrowhead.

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Sign front flevauon S<alo: 314· : 1· - o·

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Entry Sign

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US M C WAR M E M O R IAL S IGNS

500 Series: W.:iytinding Sig n

Structure: Aluminum tube post with rap, rnoooting siots for panel attachm2nt

and concrete post footings.

Panel: s· x s· porcelain with 112· returns on all sides.

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Wayfinding Sign

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Existing

Miltc:h EX/sting PrrJfl/eGme (Sn Note 1)

EJ:fst/ng Asphalt Paw:ment, lkptll Varies, 4.25 ID 5.25'-lndl Depth

Existing ArR1regate ~se, Depth Varies, 5.5 ID 15.5-Inch Depth

Exlstlng Concrete Curll and Gutter (typ.)

~/sting -y--<,;round (typ.)

a~atfngc.\ Grobblng

Match Existing CrossSIOPe

Proposed

Mlnrx Concrete Pavement, Retnfom,<J, 8-Inc:h o,,ptt,, Portland Ca/1Jflnt Conawa (PCC), SN oeta/1 E50l-A, E50l-B and E50l -C

Remove Asphalt J>ivemsnt, 6.25·lnc/l Depth

Roadway Exr:.Jvation, l.75-Inc:h Depth

Subexcavation, See. Not.e 2

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2' Clerlngll Grobblng

Umfts or Dlsturbdnoe

PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION TYPICAL 1. st>. 10+11 to 18+62

Existing Proposed

Match ox/sting profile grade (5ee Note 1)

\ ~------- Minor c,,,,ar,te Pavement, Relnlbrre<I, 8 -lflch

Depth, Port/and Cement Conm,tt, (PCC), see Dct;JH E501 ·Band ESDl -C.

EX/5ltng Asphalt Paw,mer,t, Depth V"'1es, 4.25 to 6.25-Inell Depth

Existing Aggre{ltJte Base, Depth Varies, S.5 to 15.5-Inell Depth

M.td1 Existing Cross Slope

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~------ Remo.., A5pha/t Pavi,m.,,,t, 6.25-lndl Depth

~----- Roadway Excavation, 1.7S•Inch Depth

~--- Subexcavatton, Sec Note 2

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Travel Lanes

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2 ' CJe•rlng a Grvbblng

PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION, TYPICAL 3 Sto. 18+62 to 22+26 Sto. 36+92 to 37+76

Sta. 101 +50 to 102+30 (IJM·lll)

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l . Identify are& of defident cross sk>~ and C1'm!d to aehfew, positive drainage as approved t,y ~ co.

2. Alf.er "'moving existing asphltlt pa-nt and any ur,aerly/ng base to the depths sped/led, proof-rof/ exiStl,,g $Ubgr~ ~t'ld rep111~ uf'ISUitJJbl~ material.,-" approved by tt>e CO and In ae<ordance with Section 204 and S~ayati0rt ™t:Jllili (Sh~~t s of 5).

:J. St:arlfy existing aggregate /M<#, to a depth of 6 Incite$ Md compact prior to pavem~t: pJIJ~tnt In a«Drda~ with 5ectlon :JO:J (No pay).

4 . Prov~ sod ror 1111 dfsturlJed •- except p.,ved ares$ in attbrdant:i! wfth ~ton 627.

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Exf5tJng As{JtlO/t Pavemen~ Deptl> Verles, 4.2S to 6.2S·lnclt iJeptJI

Exirting Aggn,g«o S.Se, Depth V•rlas, 5.!i to 15.!i·Inch Depth

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~------- Minor Cona"'e"te Pavement. Reinforced, 8 -Inch Depth, Portland O!ment C.Onr.r«e (PCC), See DetB/1 E501·8 •nd E501-C:.

.--------Remove ASPf)aJC Pavement, 6,25-Inch Depth

~----- Roadw•y Exatvatton, J.75-Indi Oepth

~---SUbexcav«Jon, see Note 2

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Match Exlst1ng cross Slope

Conattto Curb and Guctflr, 10-Indl Depth (Mountable), See D<lt1il E609·01A

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PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION, TYPICAL 5 Sta. 23+61 to 15+84 Sl:ll. 33+57 to 35+52

2' Oeorlngil Grubbing

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,--------- Constn/ct Concrete Curo, 16-Inc:I! De/Jth {rfer;f/1/11/J;;.'i!l}/ /lush with wn-,a,. See

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------ Ro«Jway ExcavaUon, 16-Inch Oeplh

,---- Instill/ Ce/Mar Confinement System, See Oet/Jll E629·A

constnia con,~te Curt, and~ 12-Inch Depth Hount/Jble,}YP·,, •· ush with surface. s e oe/ail Ew9't ""

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1. Identify.,,. .. of defi~t <rO$S !lopes ""d coned tc adtleve positive drainage as approved by tne co.

2. A~ll t'M'tOvlng ~lstlr,g asphalt" pa~nt and any underlyfng bltse to l.1>e depl:tts spedfierJ, proof-roll ex;~ sut,grade. and repl/Ja! unsuitabff! maMrlal as approved by me co ond In auonlance wftlt Se<t/Dn 2fJ.f and Subexcavatlon Detalls (Sheet 5 of 5).

3. SCerlfy ex/Stlllg agpregate base to a dept/I of 6 1ncfles and compact prior M paw,ment placement In acconfance wftf> Sed:lon 303 (/t/0 pay),

4, Provide sOd tor an dlSturt>ed areM except {)aVe4 are.u In ar:r:ordance with sea/on 627.

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fil':.~~?SSiD/e ramp See l)eUJ,1 E615-B -- ./

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Remove and reoons~d ...._...... / I ~ access/b,e ramp, St.,. 33+30 Rt,. I ~-../ '\ 1 I See l)eta,1 Coo sheet. 2 of 3 __/,__ \: •

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PVC canduK. Furnish steel troaY wire in ac:o:,rdanr:e with

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Figure 1. US Marine Corps War Memorial, EastEleva.iotL

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Figure 2. Qose-up Jlil!WoftheMemorialBasewitlt. 'AFGHA1'.1.ST.AN' and 'IRAQ' added (not to scale).

Plinth Engraving

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