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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScoping ProcessDRAFT "Opportunity Statement" June 21, 2007 Thoughts/Concepts: History of Chamonix (Hud/Wirth) master planning efforts in 2004, recommendations and Ordinance #17, Series 2005. Development of state of the art, multi-purpose municipal facility with primary focus to house fire station uses including: sq. ft. fire station and accompanying equipment storage, administration and housing needs; Development of luxury employee housing neighborhood, inclusive of small "neighborhood" commercial component and/or hybrid "live/work" housing component -all of which respects and enhances the neighborhood character of surrounding Primary Secondary (P/S) development, while providing an appropriate transition and connectivity to adjacent Heavy Service (HS) and Commercial Core III (CC3) zone districts; Maximizing residential (employee housing) development potential, while respecting and enhancing the neighborhood character of surrounding Primary Secondary (P/S) development (maximization could mean something other than raw number of dwelling units and profit/return on investment); Enhance connectivity/pedestrian routing through site; Use development of site (municipal and residential improvements) as first Town of Vail effort to incorporate green building and energy efficiency principles and practices into large-scale Town project, to 1) achieve goals related to Vail 20/20 Plan and, 2) to create truly low-cost living (in addition to buy-down and deed restricted benefits passed on) via innovative design, durability and efficiency that reduces operational costs for individual residents and "neighborhood/association" alike; c Fire and EMS Facility Design Handbook Stewart f cooper ~ Newell • Architects ArG~itecture Planning Interiera 7ti9 aasf secaad ava. 2U16sumt~street ste.Zf72 gastania, nc 28x54 rumba, sc 292fl1 ~,a€~: 74.865.6311 1.~.f;Tf.~21 pt#one: 5t~3.~55.9~41 fax: 7f)4.665.0046 w+~nx.scn-arctiitects.txam fax: 8a3.165.20~t C~ Stewart • cooper • Newell At Stetirart- Cooper- N4rre11 ~rchitcc;ts. rye underst<vzd hoer difficult the process ofplaruzing arzd ftrnding a new tiro facilih earl be. !t can evoke obvious e~citezzzent and anticipation among firefighters along rvittz a gr~:at dz:a! of tension with local neighbors and roan council members, No matter the size of the station.. your project will require. mane hours of planning. coordination, arzd building political support. Relate. You norr° har e a tool that will help navigate this process. Based an our a~ ~ ears of planzzing, designing, and ove:rse%in,g construction of firelEMS stations. rr~e have der~elaped the ,F'~tR~,F~t1.1 ~';flt°If.ll'~'l)~',S!(T_~' ~~"t11~I)Itf.Il)h. The purpose of this booklet is to provide ~~ou n•ith a resource of information that will help ~•au establish the basic knorvltdge tzceded to get ~ ozrr project urzdenvav. This booklet will help ~°ou br:gin the pre- planning process. discuss pitfalls that you should to to a~ old, and lzopefirlly take some ofthe mvster~ out of the process of rrczrking ~t ith azz architect arzd getting a Herr facility. Here's »~hat"s inside: • 1 erfz 7err 1 hn~~s .1'trrr Ncecl trr Krtrrzr• Bcfr~rc= (:aw~dtrrr~s .Sicrrrecl • !f'rrrk.~hci~ts t6ta1 zs~ulr~ y~urr th~'rr tlae ~zli~rnnirr~ J7ruc~ess Jtrr}~t~rtr.ttxrtt(rr1 • I rrtc~st ~v1ucr,+ ~i~"crrtrel€}s ro,ritten by K~yn 1b'c: k;c}ll, AIA ~CHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS CONSULTING Haw does this handbook benefit tne? Onct you (nave completed dzr: ~yor-kshects inside the booklet. send them back to us via fa:~ ar mail. We r;ill t~lcc; thG :information. vau have provided. talk with r~ou mare to azzs~rer and questions. and provide back to ~~oa estimates regarding the size afthe station r-au need azzd range of construction casts depending on the h~pe of canstnuction vau choose. This is a free service' Step art • Cooper • Neryell • :Architects has designed over 12:+ projects for cits•. coutzh .and. volunteer departments,. along with many other t~pcs of public safeh• facilities. Our strengths as a firm include our plc;dge of individualized service, camplt"ting projects an time and an budget, All of our architects are committed to assisting p'irc and EMS Department's of all sizes to design and build cost effective and functional facilities. «te are looking forward to working u~itlz you and further discussing horn ryC can make tour project nzrz smaotlzly and successfulli-. !t ~•au have an}• questiars regarding the infonnatiorz in this handbook please r°isit our w°tbtite tir~r7r .fr~*,-faeilitics.cam, contact us at 1-8t1t:1-f~71-t1C~? 1 or email knerycllzrscn-architrcts.carn. Sincerely. Itienneth C. Neryell. AIa Principal In Charge FirefEl~1S ,Design Studio 1.800.671.0621 719 East Second Ave -Gastonia, NC 28054 • P: 704.865.6311 F: 704.865.0046 2016 Sumter Street ~ Suite 202 Columbia, SC 29201 ~ P:803.765.9011 F: 803.765.2011 www. scrr-a rchitects.com Thinking about building a new station? Here are the To Ten things you will need to get started. By: Ken Newell, AIA 1, Property Consider the best locations in terms of easy street access, ISO ratings, and availability of the utilities you will need. The cost of the property is likely to be your biggest variable. 2. Property Survey Whether you are going to build this year or ten years from now, the survey should not substantially change. Getting the full survey early will save you time later. 3. EnvironmentaUGeotechnieal Report Some municipalities or lending institutions require this prior to property purchase. This report will reveal rock, bad soil, ground water, underground tanks, etc. Aside from the report, just knowing the site history can do much to predict the site development costs. 4. Adjacent Property Acquisitions Land usually does not get cheaper with time. If there is any chance that you may need future expansions, consider those available adjacent properties now. 5. Architect It is never too early to get the designer involved. The Architect can help you evaluate every item in this list and should be able to do so for little or no fee. 6. Nioney As soon as possible, you will need to identify how much money you'll need, when you'll need it, and where will it come from. An experienced Architect should be able to help you answer all of these questions. 7. List of t:urrent Building Activities If the new building is to replace an existing building you should list all the things that are accommodated in the current spaces, including each vehicle and it's length. 8. List of Current Needs This is different from the Current Activities or you likely would not be considering a new facility. 9. i.,ist of Future Needs If you can afford it, it is usually cheaper to build extra space now instead of additions later on. At least consider how you can easily add to the facility in the future. 10. r1 Good Sense of Humor Anyone with construction experience can tell you that the best facilities are the result of successful problem management. Without a sense of humor you should probably go ahead and invest in 10 cases of Maalox! *Kett Newell, AIA, a senior principal with Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, in charge of our Fire/EMS Facility designs since joining the firm in 1988. Ken has personally been involved with over 100 Public Safety projects. He has been a speaker at state fire conferences, a writer of multiple fire station design articles, and has served as a station design consultant for departments all across the USA. ©2000-2006 Stewart -Cooper -Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 Apparatus and Support Areas SPACE: Current Size Needed Size Notes: Vehicle Bas Drive Thru Back- In w/ 14' x 14' Doors List Each Vehicle to be housed and len th add "F" notation for all First Reponders a. b. c. d. e. f. Turn- Out Gear Room Alcove Lockers in Ba No. of Lockers Sho Decon Room Stainless Steel Sink Emer enc Shower/ a ewash Tool Air Comp. /SCBA Cascade Room SCBA Repair Area Laund Room Washer Extractor Mop Sink D er Tub Sink EMS Stora e Sprinkler Riser Room or In Ba s Hazmat Stora a List Equipment/Materials: Outside E uip. Stor. List Equipment/Materials: Mechancal/ Storage Mezzanine Stairs Shi s Ladder Hose D in Room Racks in Bas Tower Stewart Cooper Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 Private Spaces SPACE: Current Size Needed Size Notes: Da room No. of People List Equip. besides Chairs & TV Kitchen Walk-in Pant List A liances and Equipment: Dinin Room No. of Seated People or Dinin in Kit. Or Dinin in Da rm. Indiv. Sleep Rooms No. of Rooms or Group Bunk Rooms No. of Beds Exercise Room No. of Workout Stations Toilet/Shower/ Locker Rooms No. of Male Lockers No. of Female Lockers or Indiv. Toilet/Shower Rooms w/ Locker Alcove s Residential Laund Washer/D er Tub Sink Linen Closet Janitor's Closet Stewart Cooper Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 Public Spaces SPACE: Current Size Needed Size Notes: Lobb No. of Seated Visitors Airlock for Safe Harbor Walk-in Tria e/Visitor with sink Public Restrooms Receptionist Pass window to Lobby Radio/ Report Room Dis atcher No. of Consoles Chiefs Office Sep. Toilet Se .Shower Closet No. File Cabinets Small Conf. Area w/ table Office No. File Cabinets Closet Office No. File Cabinets Closet Office No. File Cabinets Closet Office No. File Cabinets Closet Trainin Room No. of Occupants Communit Room No. of Occupants Vendin Area No. of Machines Work/ File Room No. of File Cabinets T pe of Cabinet Conference Room No. Seated at Table Librar Stewart Cooper Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 Training Activities SPACE: Current Size Needed Size Notes: Trainin Op ortunities In-house & On-site Sprinkler Riser Ener ized or Dumm Riser Drill Tower No. of Levels Enclosed and/or Open-air D Stand i e Ground Ladder No. of Levels Evolutions Confined Space Vertical with Tri- od Horizontal with Props Elevator /Shaft No. of Levels or Hei ht Trainin Ropes / Rappellin No. of Levels or Hei ht No. of Occasional Spaces Draftin Test Pits Gallon Size of Vehicle to be Tested Diesel Natural Gas Propane Stokes Basket Vertical Horizontal Hi h-an le Rescue Describe Goal: Search & Rescue Describe Goal: Horizontal Hose Describe Goal: Advancement Stewart Cooper Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 Other Activities Checklist I I Current Needed SPACE: Size Size Notes: u S~ ep. Facility Users ~ ~ ~ List Space Needs: List any other spaces ~ Outside Patio ~ ~ ~ Uncovered Covered Parking ~ ~ ~ No. of Daily Spaces ~ No. of Occasional Spaces Back- U Generator Full Buildin Partial Buildin Diesel Natural Gas Pro ane Stewart Cooper Newell Architects 1.800.671.0621 AS SEEN IN CAROLINA FIRE RESCUE EMS JOURNAL Reprinted with Permission "Plan Your Pt°ctctic`al Traitairrg "A1 "the Ne~1- fir°eliotise " Written by: Kenneth C. Newell, AIA NCARB One of the biggest challenges of any department is providing the needed hands on, practical training for the firefighters. For paid departments the training usually results in dedicating so many hours per year of the firefighters "on the clock" time to send them to the proper facilities. This increases the department budget by duplicating personnel needed to cover the one away at training. The volunteer departments face the problem of finding opportunities for their personnel to have time away from their regular jobs for training, which usually means evenings or weekends. Much of this training will require that valuable appazatus be out of service as well. Out of service personnel and apparatus will have adverse effects on your ISO ratings. None of these scenarios are unfamiliar to any department. While most stations have some sort of space that can be used for classroom training, very few have the luxury of an emergency training center on site. Understanding that fact, let us consider how you can achieve some much needed and required training through some fairly inexpensive additions to your new facility. Some of these ideas can even be incorporated into your existing buildings for very little money. Inside Training Opportunities If your new facility is to be a multi-story building, it will have to include stairwells. Most stairwells are configured in a "scissor" pattern -back and forth with two landings per vertical floor. By adding another five to six feet to the width of the stairwell, a clear vertical space can be accommodated with the stairs wrapping around it. This vertical space can even be enclosed to create a shaft if desired. The resulting vertical space can be utilized with rope training from floor to floor. If the vertical space is enclosed, an elevator shaft simulator is formed. Since the stairwell is likely already rated, the training shaft should not have to be rated. The vertical and horizontal spaces in the stairwell can also be configured with large diameter plastic or metal pipes for confined space rescue training. Most buildings will have an above ceiling or attic type space. These spaces are normally a maze of framing, ducts, conduits, etc. Once the building operating systems are put in place, a narrow catwalk (or catcrawl) can be looped through the overhead space. Numerous training opportunities exist with such a platform. Care must be taken to provide side rails. Also, the attic access hatch should be planned for a lot of wear and tear. There are many training opportunities that can be built into the appazatus or support spaces. If the building is to be fire protected, consider housing the riser in an alcove or corner of the apparatus bays. The firefighters need training around a riser pipe so why not use your riser for that purpose. Be sure to plan enough room around the riser so that groups can be gathered for instruction. If the riser is close to a vehicle bay, be sure to place a steel bollard between it and the "wayward" vehicle. Even if your building is not protected, a simulated riser can be set up in the bays for training purposes. Most stations have enough height to accommodate some sort of storage or mechanical mezzanine as part of the apparatus support spaces. There are several training revolutions that can be planned in conjunction with the mezzanine. The wall that sepazates the mezzanine from the apparatus bays can include several door and window openings. These openings are excellent props for ladder training when the weather may be bad outside. The extra space in a mezzanine can also be configured with large, portable, plastic pipe for confined space rescue training. These pipes can even penetrate the mezzanine floor for greater vertical challenges. Strategically placing a roof hatch in the floor of the mezzanine to a storage space below, allows for simulated rooftop training. If the apparatus bays are to have mezzanines on each side, consider placing upper doors or windows to each mezzanine that align. Hooks and pulleys can be added to the overhead structure that will allow basket rigging and rescue training from one mezzanine to the other. Outside Training Opportunities If the building is to be multi-story, the stairwells will likely be placed on the outside perimeter. By incorporating large, operable window openings in the upper levels of the stairwell, you can gain valuable ladder training opportunities from below. Placing outside door openings at each upper level of the stairwell will allow for rope training. Just be sure to plan on the landing pad below and the anchoring mechanisms for the ropes. Many of you are already using the large, plastic pipes for confined space rescue training on your grounds. Planning the locations of these props during the facility design will help guarantee their success. You may also want to have several sections of the pipe buried during construction with both ends surfacing so that you can incorporate these underground portions with the above ground pipe. This will increase your ability to reconfigure your confined space "trail", thus keeping even the old-timers on their toes with different challenges. With a little more space and money, a drafting pit can be places on site to test your pumpers and personnel. Depending on the capacity of your apparatus, a single pit or two pits will be necessary. These normally will take no more space than the average dumpster pad. In order to work correctly these pits must be designed properly and will likely cost over ten thousand dollars each. Conclusion Most of the training opportunities mentioned can be incorporated into the design of a new facility for between five to twenty thousand dollars. The valuable training received, not to mention keeping your personnel and appazatus in service during training, is well worth the money and preplanning. AS SEENIN CAROLINA FIRE RESCUE EMS JOURNAL Reprinted with Permission Summer 2005 "Station Construction Types: Wliicii Wil[ Fit .Your Needs... and Bacdget?" Written by: Kenneth C. Newell, AIA NCARB The building and design industry is a complex and complicated arena of technologies that evolve every year. There are a wide variety of construction types that are used throughout the industry by qualified owners, designers and builders. Knowing the major categories of these construction types and the advantages/disadvantages of each is important for any group anticipating a building project. Cost of construction, duration of construction, and anticipated building life span are just a few of the issues that can vary with various construction types. Your familiarity with the differences will assist you in deciding which construction type is right for you. For simplicity sake, we will define construction types as the materials and methods used to build facilities. Probably 95% of all stations fall into one of two construction types: conventional or pre-engineered. First let's define conventional construction and pre- engineered construction for the purposes of today's conversation. Conventional Construction: Defined Conventional Construction is what most of you think about when you think of construction. Most of your homes are conventional construction. Almost all older stations are of this construction type. The site is prepared and materials arrive on site to be assembled into a building. Brick, block, studs, trusses, beams, shingles, etc., are put together piece by piece to finally evolve into a built structure. The structure includes load bearing exterior and/or interior walls...or a structural column grid throughout the building. The roof is usually supported by wood, steel, or concrete members. City of Gastonia Prototype Sub Station: Example of Conventional Construction Conventional Construction: Pros - Best suited for facilities with irregular floor plan arrangements - Best suited for multi-story buildings - Unlimited aesthetic styling that blends will into any surrounding, including residential areas w'~:~ 3 Conventional Construction: Cons - Load bearing walls and columns limit flexibility and future reconfiguration of interior spaces - Historically, conventional wood, steel, or concrete structural members can have longer delivery times - In the case of wood, the building components are combustible - The total construction time is typically longer that other construction types '""~ 'R:~.;"~ 4' ~ ^ '. ~w..,... *~ ~ ~ ,:_ ~ ~, ~"~ ~~ '~' ya ii ~~ Example of Conventional Construction Wood Roof Trusses ,. ...., iclNFfil~1 4i. Conventional Construction During Construction Pre-Engineered Construction: Defined Pre-engineered Construction typically means that major components of the building were manufactured elsewhere and delivered to the site to be erected. Most common for stations is that the structural frame of the building is pre-engineered as large, tapered columns with connected roof beams all made from heavy steel...often referred to as a "butler building" frame. When metal skins are used to form the outside walls of these large frames, the structure is commonly referred to as a metal building. However, more and more of these frames are wrapped in exterior, masonry walls or a wide variety of other finishes. The roof structure is typically heavy gauge steel purlins over the major frames. Hilton Head Island Substation: Example ofPre-Engineered Construction Pre-Engineered Construction: Pros - Historically speeds construction through shorter delivery times and faster erection of major building components - Easily allows for large clear spans and partition walls which can be reconfigured in the future - Is usually anon-combustible construction type - Building cost is typically less t T t 'Cr :~,.~Y1' a r S~~rr ~ . .«~S :~~ µ x ~'' NIR.: Y Hilton Head Island Substation: Pre-Engineered Under Construction Pre Engineered Construction: Cons - Best suited for rectilinear buildings with few changes in the building profile and simple roof configurations - Requires careful planning of structural member sizing and placement so as not to conflict with building openings and clearance requirements - Economic benefit decreases in multi-story structures - Some of the building materials often used with pre-engineered structures have performance and longevity limitations - Some communities are opposed to the concept ofpre-engineered construction due to their perception of the construction type based on examples they are familiar with Regarding the last item above, many laymen only know pre-engineered as buildings like "Joe's Auto Shop" down on the corner. These are often unattractive, metal-skin buildings. Pre-engineered stations can be designed and built so that the only time anyone will know that the structure is pre-engineered is when they walk into the apparatus bays and look up at the rigid steel frames. Old Richmond Fire Station: Example of Pre-Engineered Construction Conclusion There are many factors to consider when contemplating your choice of construction. The decision by most Owners is usually determined by their available construction budget. Our experience has revealed that there is typically more than $25 per square foot difference in the cost of construction for these two construction types. Both conventional and pre-engineered are valid construction types in the proper applications. Designed and built properly, the structural integrity and longevity of both types are equivalent and should be expected to provide great service for 50 to 75 years. Keep in mind that there are good and bad examples of both construction types. Don't let the bad examples of either type influence your choice. AS SEEN IN CAROLINA FIRE RESCUE EMS JOURNAL Reprinted with Permission Winter 2006 "Station Renovations & Additions" Written by: Ken Newell, AIA Have you ever gone through a major renovation of your home? It's exciting, but what a challenge (nightmare?) it can be. If your station project looks more likely to be renovations and/or additions instead of a new facility there are dozens of considerations. Let's look at just a couple of the issues that you'll likely have to address. Move-in or move-out? The most pleasant location for your deparhnent to be during construction is not in the building being renovated. If you can relocate during the construction ,period do it! Running the department day-to-day can be challenging enough by itself. Add to that the hustle of a building being demolished or built around you and you've got a real circus on your hands. A whole variety of reasons may dictate that you must live in the building...or at least on- site, during construction. This may mean renting modular admin/living units to locate on an "out-of--the-way" portion of the site or this may mean playing musical chairs with the building as your move out of the parts of the building that the contractor needs next. Keep in mind that phasing construction means multiple mobilizations for many of the same sub contractors and extended construction schedules. All of this results in higher construction costs and coordination efforts on your part. "The Erwin Fire Station renovation required construction staging in order for vehicle bays to remain operational. " Upgrades Even if there are portions of your facility that you did not intend to renovate, you may find yourself required to do so. Most building codes only allow a defined quantity of renovations before other code upgrades are triggered. Many of these required code upgrades center on accessibility, life safety and handicap. Other code required upgrades to non-renovated portions of the building may be structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, hazardous materials and even landscaping. Don't assume that the current general building code is your only choice. For example, North Carolina has adopted a Rehabilitation Code that solely applies to renovations of existing buildings. The Rehab Code allows for much more flexibility than the International Building Code that is required for new construction. There are potential "non-code" upgrades that you may be required to address. These may include; roofing, paving, parking locations and emergency power back-up. Facelift The aesthetics of the remaining portions of the existing facility may be worthy of preserving and continuing in the new structures. If so, you will likely need to address some overdue maintenance issues on the older facades. If not, you may desire to modify or redesign the appearance of the existing building to compliment the new. .„.. f ;. ~ i r . Lincolnton Fire Dept & City Hall before renovations. Lincolnton Fire Dept & City Hall after renovations. Tidbits Generally speaking, we have found on addition & renovations projects that it is less expensive (and less headaches) to add new vehicle bays sized for modern equipment and clearances, than renovate the old bays into the required administrative or living spaces. As the building owner, you already have property insurance on the existing facility you will be renovating. It is less expensive for the building owner to purchase a Builder's Risk rider from the current insurance company that insures property during construction than it is for the general contractor to purchase a separate Builder's Risk policy. Conclusion These and a thousand other issues are reasons that you would be well served to have a design professional onboard for the project that has weathered the storms of renovations & additions to public safety stations. Renovations are typically less expensive than new construction, but those savings can come with a price if not considered properly. Fax Worksheets to: 704-865-0046 Please visit ~nnnrw.Fire-Facilities.com for additional projects and articles. Additional needs in or around bays. Cascade room- houses filling station for SCBA's. Should be on exterior wall to ventilate, not near bay entrances, as exhaust could contaminate air that is pulled in from outside source. 15' X 15' minimum. Rest room- commercial water closet for apparatus bays. One unisex, or male/female separate. SCBA maintenance room- well lit, lockable room for repair and maintenance of SCBA equipment. Should include workbenches, tool storage, shelves. 15' X 15' minimum. Work shop- for repair, and maintenance of equipment. Ventilation may be needed for painting small tools. Need flammable liquids cabinet. 15'X 20' minimum. Ventilated bunker gear storage room- For off-duty personnel to store bunker gear, ~nd wild land gear away from bays. Needs to be large....maybe 20' X 20'. Needs approved gear storage system, with shelves. Janitorial storage room/with slop sink- storage of cleaning supplies, and cleaning tools. 10' X 10' minimum, with shelves. EMS storage- storage of medical supplies, large enough to accommodate future needs as well. 10' X 20"minimum. Bunker gear laundry room- for gear washer only...maybe 10'X12'. Duty-crew offices- room for three to four personnel to have office space. Work-out room- large enough, and equipped for company workouts (three to four), with glass for visibility, and safety reasons. Decon. Area- Stainless steel commercial style sink for decontamination of quipment. Emergency eyewash/shower. Hose tower- for drying hose, and rope. Could also be used as repelling/training tower. Additional floors, and function of the station. St. 3 possibilites. Main administrative building for fire department. Should include office space for Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, Secretaries, Training Officer, and Prevention team. File/plan storage area (attic space?) Lobby/reception area, with emergency walk-in area, public restroom. Duty-quarters to accommodate 4-6 personnel, separate sleeping rooms, showers, restrooms, kitchen, day room. Locker rooms. lassroom, with ability to hold/host large classes 20-30 people. Laundry room. Public/community room, with separate entrance. Public restroom, with separate entrance for after hours. Student quarters, with separate entrance, possibly separate building. Building should be built with training ability incorporated. Examples include stairwells with enclosed chase for confined space, hose tower doubles as training tower, tie-offs on roof, bury tunnels during excavation for confined-space training/classes, etc. Training library, study area. ~~~~~~ ~..... St.2 possibilities ould be downsized and remodeled to become main response station, housing pare ladder, main engine, and specialty unit. Old office space could be remodeled to accommodate office-space for duty crew, add work-out facility, and sub- classroom. St.i possibilities Main rescue pumper for Vail Pass and community of East Vail, and possible special unit. Could remodel apartments for improved/remodeled duty quarters, and office space as needed. To: Design Committee of Fire Station #3 September 10, 2007 Reference: Apparatus design spec's of the current fleet and future apparatus. Craig Davis, Ryan Ocepek, and Jacob Savona Vail Fire and Emergency Services current apparatus fleet. The largest apparatus that VFES currently has is a 85' Ladder Tower truck with All Steer capabilities. This truck measures in length of a rounded number of 49' and a height of 11' 10" and rounded weight of 95,000 lbs. Cramp angle is 40 degree's. Currently this apparatus is housed at the main station. This truck respond's to all structure fire's in the town and is the preferred apparatus by other agency's when a 1 ~` alarm is called. With the Town of Vail rebuilding it's new building's and increase height and set backs; the future replacement of this apparatus could likely be a 100' to 105' Ladder Tower platform within the next 10 to 15 years. With moving to large ladder truck length could increase upwards to 50' to 53' and height of around 12' to 13' and a weight of 98,OOOlbs. The second largest apparatus the VFES currently has is a 75' aerial ladder 4 x 4 truck otherwise know as a Quint. This truck measures in length of 40' and height of 11' 1" and a weight of 80,000 lbs. Cramp angle is also 40 degree's. This apparatus is located at the east Vail fire station and responds to reports of all structure fire's in the Town of Vail, the unique thing about this ladder truck , is it's four wheel drive capabilities allowing us to respond into the tougher area's during the winter months that Ladder 2 can not. This apparatus has just recently been refurbished. Replacement schedule of this apparatus is 15 to 20 years out. Again, with the rebuilding and new building of larger and taller buildings; future of this apparatus will likely be a 100' aerial ladder. The smallest ladder truck that Pierce manufacturing makes is a 42' length ladder truck with heights of upwards 12' to 13'. Vail fire pumper trucks are a wide variety of heights, lengths and designs. Current heights are from 9' 10" to the newest pumper at 11' tall. Current lengths range from 31' to 32'. Ali vehicle weights range from 38,000 lbs. to 44,000 lbs. depending what type of equipment is put on them. All cramp angles are different due to these vehicles being four wheel drive. Currently, Vail Fire has 3 pumpers of which one is a backup/training/3`d responding pumper. As Vail fire has replaced pumpers in the last 30 years; we are finding out that they are getting longer, wider, and taller with all the firefighters needs and NFPA rules of building pumpers; but the buildings are staying the same size. We are having to modify every time a truck is ordered each station to accommodate the pumpers. With the purchase of a 200? pumper and down grading a 1996 pumper to a reseve, we have found out that this reserve pumper will now not fit at the main station where the old reserve pumper was. For the time being it will be housed at the bus barn do to length of not fitting in the Main station With new design standards of pumpers, future lengths will range upwards to 3~' long and the need for all wheel drive makes heights of upwards of 12'. Also, we have found out that the width of fire trucks are increasing by 4" making them 100" wide not including mirrors. Other vehicles that Vail Fire operates are a small brush truck with a length of 20' and 3 heavy duty crew cab pick up trucks ranging in lengths of 18' to 20'. Also one 20' hazmat trailer. The need for storage of a police command vehicle has also come up. This vehicle which is currently housed at the bus barn is around 25' long and 12' tall. Anticipated future apparatus could be a rescue pumper with similar specs to a pumper and also a heavy rescue truck that could range of upwards to 35' to 40' long and 12' to 13' tall. Apparatus bay design recommendation's Option # 1 Four full bays (able to hold 2 pumpers back to back with 5' clearance 360 degree's around each apparatus for daily truck checks and maintenance ). All bay's with drive thru capabilities. Able to hold 8 apparatus. Option #2 Three full bays (able to hold 2 pumpers back to back with 5' clearance 360 degree's around each apparatus for daily truck checks and maintenance ). And one standard bay (able to hold one pumper with 5' clearance 360 degree's for daily truck checks and maintenance). All bay's with drive thru capabilities. Able to hold 7 apparatus. Option #3 Two full bays (able to hold 2 pumpers back to back with 5' clearance 360 degree's around each apparatus for daily truck checks and maintenance ). And one standard bay (able to hold one pumper with 5' clearance 360 degree's for daily truck checks and maintenance). All bay's with drive thru capabilities. Able to hold 5 apparatus. Vail Fire Department -Preliminary Programming Report Station One -East Vail Fire House The East Vail Fire House would emphasize response and training with special attention given to the response needs of Vail Pass and the East Vail area. Facility - • Housing for Four (4) Duty Personnel on one level by remodeling top floor duty quarters and upper apartment. • Updated Resident Rooms to house up to six (6) residents comfortably. • Conversion and remodel of mid-level apartment into training classrooms and storage. • Expansion of bays to effectively accommodate One (1) Engine, One (1) Heavy Rescue truck (not yet acquired), One (1) air filling station, One (1) bunker gear washing station, Six (6) resident bunker gear lockers, Four (4) duty bunker gear lockers, One (1) back up generator, One (1) workshop, interior hose storage and equipment storage. • Conversion of lower bunkroom to Public Restroom and FF office. • Updated work out facilities. • Radio Charging Center • Laundry Facility Equipment - • One (1) type one fire engine. • One (1) heavy rescue truck • Air Compressor • Gear Washer • Computers for residents, OIC and fire fighter. • Gym Equipment • Classroom materials (tables, chairs, projector, etc) Station Two -Main Vail Fire Station As the centrally located Fire House, Station Two would be focused on quick an effective response to the core of the town. This may or may not include fire prevention offices. Facility - • Remodel and updated duty quarters to include updated kitchen/living quarters, four (4) bunkrooms and 24 duty lockers. • Resident quarters to house six (6) residents. • Updated and remodeled bays to effectively house One (1) ladder Truck, One (1) type one engine, One (1) type six wild land engine, One (1) type seven rescue truck, One (1) air filling station, One (1) workshop, six (6) resident bunker gear lockers, 24 duty bunker gear lockers, equipment storage. • Captain's office • On duty Tech and FF offices with computer stations • Remodeled Prevention Offices??? • Public Restroom • Town information office • Laundry facility Equipment - • One (1) Ladder Truck • One (1) Type Orie engine • One (1) Type six wild land engine • One (1) Type seven rescue truck • Air compressor (not yet acquired) Station Three -West Vail Fire House Station Three will be built from the ground up to provide quick response to the growing West Vail area and Dowd Junction. In addition it may house fire administration offices, fire training facilities, police and ambulance services and community resources. 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N . a a ~ 'j lL .-. Ll li ~ LL Ll. m a'LL N QLL C fn Q ~ ~ ~ ~ Z COfnOOfn X00 J ~ O~ O N O a r 0 a °?r~°orrn°? N [h 01 ~ 1nN ~ W U~ U U U U~ U U (6 l0 (C ~p c0 N l0 f0 ~ l0 ~0 N N N y N N N N N N ~/al Ol ~ m m 0 O~ m 01 m C_ C_ C_ C C C_ C_ C ,C _C C l0 f0 !0 ~p f0 (O c0 l0 t0 I0 (0 aaaaaaaaa a m '- ~ ~- r lf7 a N N r N C N _ o ~ w ~ ~~ m m J tz~ l0 ~ ~ V U ~ ~ ~ ' fn Q 7~ ~~~ 0 y~ C m ~ ~ O_ t Q ~ ~ N N '~ Z ~ ~ t ~ Ol ~ 7 ~ d f0 Y ~U V ~ ~ m~ ~p°. `pa ~ ~ N ~ ~ a~it E'm.y o a rnii¢iLFCncn¢»I- e (07/13/2007) Scot Hunn - Re: Meeting Page 1 From: John Gulick To: Scot Hunn Date: 07/12/2007 1:55 PM Subject: Re: Meeting Yes. We must start at that sq. ft. and go from there. John Gulick, Fire Chief Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 W. Meadow Dr. Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2253 »> Scot Hunn 7/12/2007 7:49 AM »> John, One thing: is the total size range still about 18,000 sq. ft. (station/admin, bays and living quarters)? Scot Hunn, AICP Senior Planner Town of Vail (970) 477-3551 Office (970)479-2452 shunn@vailaov.com »> John Gulick 07/11/2007 5:30 PM »> Thank you for responding so quickly! John Gulick, Fire Chief Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 W. Meadow Dr. Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2253 »> Scot Hunn 7/11/2007 5:22 PM »> Thanks much! I will be working on the RFP tonight and will hopefully get a draft out tomorrow or Friday. Again, thanks for your input - we WILL get this project out of the ground. Scot Scot Hunn, AICP Senior Planner Town of Vail (970) 477-3551 Office (970) 479-2452 shunn@vail oq v.com »> John Gulick 07/11/2007 5:21 PM »> Scot, The fire station program plan should include; 1. community room/plans review room, for public meetings, w/ parking and accessible restrooms. 2. gymnasium weight-room area on the ground floor. 3. cascade air bottle-compressor room. 4. laundry room for cleaning contaminated gear. 5. utility room for HVAC. 6. bunker gear, hazmat gear storage rack room. 7. plans and print storage room. 8. reception area for secretary. (07/13/2007) Scot Hunn - Re: Meeting.. Page 2 Also include parking and separate offices for: "' 1. Fire Chief 2. Deputy chief 3. Fire Prevention Officer 4. Training Officer 5. 2 Fire Inspector's offices 6. Secretary 7. Shift Commander 8. Engineer 9. Police officer 10. visitor parking spaces John Gulick, Fire Chief Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 W. Meadow Dr. Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2253 »> Scot Hunn 7/9/2007 10:53 AM »> John, If possible, do you have time to meet this week? I will be leaving on a two week vacation starting Friday and would like to get together to discuss current/most recent fire station program requirements with you so I can include such requirements in a new RFP for the project - I have a draft RFP and timeline and would like to get that draft RFP out to the group before I leave. I have some time tomorrow early afternoon, or Wednesday. 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L + ~o~ l .~ ~~t~ ~~- .. o _ "~~ `` ~v~~- ~,tl~c~i is t~ C~s~tc~ _ _~?------- ___ -tv ' ((JWVIVIµ~~"CV~ /1M~tJ~L'~1rL~~ ~` '='cVLr~ttT~~--~ L ~ ~IM~~ ~,t~cc~,nu~s c i ~~na-~ Z. _-~_ _ _~ __ ~ ~~ ___ -- + ~- - -_ ti'l _ ` - - --_ _ _ - _ ___ - _ __ - _. _ Q _ _ _ - - _ ,.~` - _ o -l~~tr.- _ ~._~ y!?~,rc ~r-~.~5~ u? f x.1,0 ~ _ __ __ _ ~a'r ~U1t~_ _ lam' _ `t1~~~~ _ _ .. ~. ~~ . is -_ rt ~i ~~- _ .~~ _ ~*t -t1Y~r~.*~I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ June 22, 2007 Scope of Services Chamonix/ Wendy's Site Re-Master Planning: Background: The Town of Vail desires to employ a qualified team of urban design professionals to cxeate a new land use master plan for the combined Chamonix and Wendy's site located near the West Vail Interstate 70 interchange. See attached vicinity map. The purpose of the master plan is to investigate and analyze a selected list of potential land uses to determine the most appropriate mix for the site and allocate portions of the site to those uses via a land use diagram. The Town desires an effective public input process to be included in the program and requires submittal to and approval by the Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC). The Vail Town Council is responsible for adopting the master plan document via ordinance. The recent acquisition of the Wendy's site as well as new thinking regarding the site has caused the Town to initiate this process. This program is not intended to be an update of the current land use master plan for the Chamonix site but rather a new master plan document taking into consideration the current status of the property and the Town's thoughts on the land use mix. The following outline included the current potential land uses being considered for the site. 1) Fire Station i) Duty quarters ii) Apparatus bays and storage iii) Administrative offices iv) Student housing -dorms (or designated within housing development) 2) Employee Housing i) For sale units -families ii) Rental units -singles 3) Commercial/Office i) For lease office/business units 4) Recreation i) Neighborhood park ii) Community skate park iii) Open space Draft Scope of Services: - :,, _ __ + ~, c ---- t~b.T- ,AYV~~asZ-, ' i '. _Loot,c- Pt-r _O,~,r!1~Z_~_____ ~- __ __ ~.~,. ,Av~,~,c.~ fir- . __ .~~,~ -- f 4 c ~I ~~ ,, jp~ i _. 1 _ _~'~ -- -- _ _ _ _ ___ - _ _ _ _ _ ~ ii ~~p ~, ~o~-~~ A~ c~ ~`'P' a'"`°~~r"w ~ ~~,~ ,~.~ ~ ~ n~u . 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