1985-02-14 Regular MeetingARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m^ in the school
district conference room on February 14, 1985, with the following
members present: Wayne Coleman, Reed Oswalt, Robin Hienrich, Art
Bors, and Bill Beaty. Dennis Murray arrived at 7:30 p.m. Also
present were Jim Gingerich, Hospital Administrator, and Ray
Camardella` Kodiak Island Borough Facility Coordinator"
Ray introduced the consultant team of Mills, John, and Rigdon,
including: Jonathan Rigdon, Architect, Mills, John & Rigdon.
Keith Lundberg, Planner, Health Resource Services" Jim Harrison,
Health Resource Services. Audie Wallace, Mechanical Engineer,
VFT/Coffman Engineers, Roger Huntley, Electrical Engineer, Audie
Wallace, Mechanical Engineer, VFT/Coffman Engineers, and Roger
Huntley., Electrical Engineer, VFT/Coffman Fngineers,
John Rigdon explained that the consultant team had been involved
with gathering data and interviewing staff members of the
Hospital and various agencies throughout Kodiak" Also, that the
A&E consultants were doing an intensive building survey.
He then asked Wayne Coleman what the purpose of the ARR was.
Wayne explained that the hoard was formed about four years ago at
the start of the major school construction projects and was
concerned with functionality/ durability, quality and energy
conservtion^ He explained that the Board also served as the
building code review and appeals board and served in an advisory
role to the Borough Assembly"
John Rigdon then explained that a narrative program was a written
description of activities within the building. A discussion of
problems with the existing structure and various building systems
occured with the following comments made:
~ The steam heating system was a problem and hot water would he
the preferred system.
- The existing structure did not have proper ventillation in
regards to required air exchanges"
- Temperature control is not adequate; air conditioning is
required in some spaces.
` There are numerous solids in Kodiak water that causes pipes to
become blocked,
- Galvanized pipe does not last long due to the iron eating
bacteria causing significant corrosion" Copper or plastic pipe
was preferred" The hotter the water, the more corrosion occurs,
- Steam was used in the laundyv blanket warmers and autoclave.
- The community is looking towards a more stable price for
electricity"
- It was stressed that what we were looking for was ease of
maintenance, lack of electrical complexity.
- Flat roofs were a problem. Irma systems worked well but a
concern with heat loss was expressed.
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~ nera| roo+s seem to work well but salt corosjon could
problem.
^ Painted metal was a problem.
- Furnace exhaust stacks seem to corrode quickly.
- Elastromeric roofs were a total failure.
- Concrete block construction if silicone sealed
air infiltration worked but was not preferred,
be a
to prevent water and
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^ t was noted that there were two concrete plants on the Island
and it sold for approximately $150/cubic yard"
- 3/4x local aggregate was available.
- There are numerous electrical violations including too many
disconnects and problems with the fire alarm system.
- The flourescent lighting is old and about at the end of its
usefu]] life. Newer type fixtures with energy efficient ballasts
was preferred.
- There are two asphalt plants in town"
- KEA measured a peak load of 139 KW.
- The approach to the facility and parking were noted as a
problem.
~ There appeared to be an underground water problem.
- It was pointed out that type T occupancy wouldn't allow use of
PVC conduit.
` The electrical engineer was going to check on the size of the
air louver for the new generation module, he felt it may be
undersized"
East Elementary schematic drawings were reviewed.
Reed Oswalt expressed a concern with the
disruption to the kid's
play areas.
He expressed a
concern
with protecting and
maintaining the
equipment on the
fitness
trail. He also would
like to have
the contractors access defined
clearly, perhaps
through the new ballfield area.
It was
pointed out that new
equipment could
be added to allow
for use
while construction was
underway.
Bill Beaty motioned to approve the plans with Art Bors seconding.
The motion passed with one dissenting vote"
A discussion then occured with the emphasis to move ahead with
the project due to the problems associated with timing. The
remodel work in the existing structure had to occur during the
summer months to accomodate the school session.
Reed Oswalt made a motion that the ARB recommend that the Borough
proceed with design through construction documents if funding
seems emminent" Seconded by Robin Heinrichs" The motion passed
with one dissenting vote"
The upcoming Peterson Elementary project was discussed and it was
explained that it would be crucial to do a very thorough review
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of the construction documents.
Bill Beaty mentioned that the local
hid on the maintenance facility"
There being no further business,
p.m.
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businesses wanted a chance to
the meeting adjourned at 9:20