Appendix A – Photos, Figures and Plans
 
Picture 1:  A view of the proposed safe room site looking towrd the north.  The picture shows the utility pole in the middle of a flat maintained grassy space.

Picture 2:  A view of the proposed safe room site looking toward the northwest.  The picture includes a gravel trail in the foreground.

Map 1:  This page includes three maps.  The two smaller maps show the project location in relation to the state of Minnesota and in relation to the nearby City of Elbow Lake.  The largest map shows the location of the proposed safe room in relation to the Pomme de Terre Lake.

Map 2:  A map showing the project location in relation to nearby wetlands as mapped by Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory. This map is dated December 3, 2010.  The proposed site is located outside of the mapped wetland and circled in red.

Map 3:  Grant County, Minnesota (Unincorporated Areas) FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel No. 2705490002A Dated 05/01/1988.

Figure 1:  Tipsinah Mounds Campground Storm Shelter Engineering Plan Index.  The Index page includes a map showing the layout of the Tipsinah Mounds Campground including trails, roads, and structures. 

Figure 2:  A schematic of the foundation plan.

Figure 3:  A schematic of the first floor plan detailing doors, lights, and and other structural components.

Figure 4:  A schematic of the elevations on each side of the proposed structure.

Figure 5:  A sample cross section of a wall detailing each structural componenet from the foundation to the ceiling.

Figure 6:  Provides specific detailed descriptions for the sealants, doors, signage and HVAC, for the structure.

Figure 7:  General construction notes were provided for the use of concrete, masonry, and wood on the structure.  In addition the design basis was described including wind pressure and wind debris.

Figure 8:  Structural notes are provided to describe specific design criteria, construction preperations, and additional required reinforcements.