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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 February 2008 Mtg Outline -- Emergency 7 February 2008 MISSION: The Emergency Services Focus Group will provide input specific to emergency services needs, goals, and similar information that will be useful in the master planning effort. HOW INFORMATION WILL BE USED: Information from the Focus Group will be considered in site planning and future design guidelines for emergency services facilities on the Wendy’s site. Information from other sources will be balanced with the input gained from this Focus Group. 2005 (Previous) Plan: Define a location for the fire station and other uses Explore financing options Study feasibility of drive-through engine bays Allow for expansion of station up to 16,000 SF and from two to four engine bays Create adequate outside staging for the fire trucks GUIDELINES: The Advisory Committee has outlined several goals and considerations regarding emergency services facility development at the Chamonix/Wendy’s properties: The Wendy’s property was specifically purchased for development of a West Vail Fire Substation. The Wendy’s property is appropriate for emergency services facility development, the Chamonix Site is not. The Chamonix site should be preserved for affordable housing development. A third fire station will complete the fire department’s needs. Development of a fire station at this site will enable better response times to West Vail. An ambulance substation would be reasonable, however municipal offices and other co-uses may not be. Energy efficient and sustainable design and construction Explore phasing and financing options Allow for up to 18,000 SF station with living quarters; training facilities; and four engine bays. FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS What are the immediate needs of the fire department? Expansion items? How many employees are anticipated for this station? How many summer interns? Who needs to be housed at the station? Permanent versus shift-quarters? Is the addition of an ambulance and/or police substation logistically feasible? What are potential conflicts? What are potential areas for economical overlap? Are there public uses this facility should incorporate, i.e. emergency operations command center/public meeting room? Are there facilities missing from the existing two stations that could be incorporated into this development? How soon is this facility needed? Are there any special utility requirements that should be planned for? Contact Info: Scot Hunn, Town of Vail 970.477.3551 shun@vailgov.com Michelle Thibeault, Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. 970.925.2323 michelle@scaplanning.com 412 N Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611 Chamonix-Wendy’s 2008 Master Plan Emergency Services Focus Group Chamonix-Wendy’s 2008 Master Plan Emergency Services Focus Group Infrastructure Focus Group Neighborhood Focus Group Emergency Services Focus Group Affordable Housing Focus Group Town Staff Advisory Committee SCA Team Town Council