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1984-10-25 Regular MeetingCl v DQ S,. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - PUBLIC MEETING October 25, 1984 MTNTTTF.S An Architectural Review Board and public meeting was held on October 25, 1984, at East Elementary School. The public meeting started at 7:10 p.m. with the following people in attendance: Lorna Steelman, Marcia Oswalt, Ellen Lester, Joyce A. Wooten, Jane Nuttall, Dave Herrnsteen, Barbara Herrnsteen, Joyce Herrnsteen, Lew Santoro, and Judy T. Fulp. Architectural review board members present were: Bill Beaty, John Witteveen, Art Bors, and chairman, Wayne Coleman. Also present were Paul Selberg and Ray Camar- della. John Witteveen started the meeting off with an introduction of the scope of the project and a general discussion of the increased growth within the School District Elementary Schools. He pointed out that the School Board had opted for a 500 student population at East Emementary, and they envisioned this as the last addition to East Elementary. Any further student growth at this end of town would result in the probable construction of a new school in the Monashka Bay Area. He pointed out that Main Elementary is at capacity and that they are utilizing spaces for kinder- garten rooms that were not specifically designed for kindergarten rooms, such as the music art room and special classrooms. He then explained the options that were being presented tonight by the Architect, Paul Selberg, indicating that each option was just less than 10,000 sq ft total additional space. He explained that the total project budget was $3.5 million including approximately $1.7 million for code and energy up- grade to the existing East Elementary School structure. Paul Selberg then presented an overall discussion of the three options depicted, including option one at the southeast corner, option two, which is an addition to the northeast corner, and option three which is an addition at the southwest corner. He pointed out that option three seemed from a construction standpoint to be the most pre- ferrdd option since it was closer to existing utilities and required less foundation work. He pointed out that options one and two would require significant foundation work due to significant gradiation problems on option one and the problem of cutting into the existing bank on option two and building a retaining wall. Considerable discussion then occured about possibly relocating the addition to the northwest section of the school since that would not require utilizing of an existing playground to put the structure on. It was pointed out that the option also had the same gradient problems as the option at the northeast corner and it would cause an expensive foundation to be put in for a solution. Further comment was solicited throughout the meeting and the following items were discussed: It was pointed out that if option three was selected the existing play- ground asphalt court could be moved to the west side of the gym area. It was pointed out that handicapped access in this project would be provided at the north end of the building which presently doesn't have adequate handicapped access. Rooms that would be added on should have sinks plumbed in. It was pointed out that the parking situa- tion should be looked at to make sure it is adequate and within applicable codes. It was pointed out that the project would include a new roof or considerable upgrade on the roof on the existing structure. That there would be some re -work on the existing restrooms to provide for handicapped and useability by four, fifth, and sixth graders. Also, the sprinkler system would have to be expanded throughout the existing structure. ARB - Minutes Page Two October 25, 1984 Any construction on the south end of the building would allow for considerable classroom disruption. It was asked which option had the best aesthetic value and Paul Selberg explained that if you had to prioritize the options, plan one, two, and three, in order would be the best aesthetically. A covered access to the bus loading area in conjunction with the handicapped access was preferred. Lou Santoro, the principal, mentioned that bus safety was a continu- ing problem due to the elevation difference between the school and the parking lot and it should be addressed in this project. It was also pointed out that the school district needed a delivery point, preferrably at the kitchen end of the building. A member of the public asked if the Assembly would okay a flat roof and it was pointed out that on renovation work that existing flat roofs were still being utilized and that we would try to develop sloped roofs on any new construction that occured. A member of the public suggested that the kindergarten rooms should be larger than other rooms due to the nature of kindergarten. John Witteveen recommended that the building of two kindergarten rooms would be preferred as shown on one of the options. The discussion of having individual restrooms in the primary classrooms occured and it was the consensus of the group that restrooms in the primary classrooms were prefer- red if cost effective. It was decided that shared restrooms could occur in the kinder- garten rooms. It was pointed out that options one and two cited significant lost time from primary groups attending the gymnasium and utilizing that facility. A member of the public asked that Rezanof be drawn on future plans so we could get a better idea of how that will interface aesthetically. John Witteveen explained that the School Board would take up the three options at their November 5, work session to make a recommendation for their formal meeting. The public meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. and the Architectural Review Board menbers began their meeting. There being no quorum present, the following members were present; Wayne Coleman Chairman, Art Bors, Bill Beaty, and John Witteveen. Also present were Paul Selberg, Project Architect and Ray Camardella, Facility Coordinator. Wayne Coleman recognized no quorum present and called a work session of the ARB. A discussion of the three options occured and considerable attention to the bus park- ing problem and how we could re -configure the flow pattern was discussed. It was the concensus of the group present that option three was the most preferrable with the desire to enhance the parking and bus moving areas, the handicapped access with covered walkway and to include some enlargement of the existing play area to the west of the gymnasium. Following that the agenda for the night was reviewed and the following items were discussed: ARB - Minutes Page Three October 25, 1984 1. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed with no comments. 2. The letter from Chuck Winegarden asking for a leave of absence was reviewed and it was the concensus of the group that they would accept Chuck Winegarden's letter and allow the leave of absence; 3. East elementary school schematic design review, (discussed above); 4. Hospital seclusion room drawing review. The wall board material and the moni- toring and video equipment that was being proposed for the seclusion room was discussed, and the only comment was that perhaps there might be a thicker type wall covering of the same type available. The manager at Whitney Fidalgo had some experience with wall covering that they recently applied that could possibly be used in the room. It was suggested that he be contacted for comment; 5. Hospital operating room air conditioning project. The type of weather resisting cabinet being proposed is the same as the type unit that was used on the Glacier State Telephone building. Presently the members are concerned about having roof top units on the flat roof and Ray Camardella pointed out that he recognized those concerns but that we needed to aleviate the overheating in the operating room of the hospital; 6. Ray Camardella discussed the architectural engineering selection for the upcoming hospital project and that the ARB jointly with the hospital advisory board would be making the selection preferrably for the January Assembly meeting; 7. The facility office status report was reviewed with no comment. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 1 Wayne Col%e4manir n