COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TRACK B REPORT. SUP3 Access Zone and Future Expansion 1/24/2017. Jim Riley, Utilities & Energy Services 12/2/2016

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1 DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY ARCHITECT Lilia Gonzales University Architect Project Name: COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TRACK B REPORT Issue Date: SUP3 Access Zone and Future Expansion 1/24/2017 Project Requestor: Individual/College or Division/Department or Unit Date Request Received: Jim Riley, Utilities & Energy Services 12/2/2016 CBE Sub-Councils Reviewed (reports attached): X DRsc X TRsc FUPsc X Msc Other Report copies provided to: CBE Co-Chairs, CBE Coordinator, CBE Sub-Council Chairs Jane Schneider, Jim Riley, Bob Henry Status: Not Approved Approved X Approved with Caveats Caveats: For full details see the attached Sub-Council Reports X DRsc X TRsc FUPsc Msc Summary of Caveats: Maintenance sub-council none Design Review sub-council - Due to the high traffic/visibility of the area, actions should be taken to mitigate the aesthetic impact of the access zone. This could be done through the incorporation of planters, the use of a green screen with vertical plantings, or grasscrete. Refer to the Engineering Activities Building for an example of a green screen that utilizes native plantings. - Due to the large amount of paving proposed, actions should be taken to reduce the hardscape footprint. This could be done with the combination of hardscape patterns matching adjacent areas (concrete with brick pavers) and the use of grasscrete. - Design of the future building expansion should align with the edge of the south building face, and match the height and materiality of the existing SUP3 facility. - Further design details of the access zone and the future building expansion must be coordinated with the Office of the University Architect and presented to the DRsc at 100% Schematic Design and 100% Design Development. Technical Review sub-council - Facilities Services: The design team needs to ensure that the project does not increase the rate of storm runoff into the local creeks. The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irrigation concerns. It is suggested that the facility be designed to minimize, as much as practical, the effort needed for future maintenance. It is suggested that items requiring maintenance be easy to service, be easily accessible from ground or floor level, have generous clearances and be easy to isolate from energy sources with minimal impact to the rest of the facility. It is suggested that elevated items requiring maintenance that are difficult to service by ladder or lift have permanent maintenance access platforms with permanent stairs or ladders, built-in fall prevention, and davits for hoisting parts and tools. - Transportation Services: Consideration must be given to the current master planning efforts. Spaces must be preserved on the south side of the SUP for a wide east/west pedestrian path, and the current space requested infringes upon that path. Additionally it appears that the hardscaped area is essentially establishing a service parking area so additional coordination with TS is requested. Comments from the University Architect: Approved with caveats. Coordination of both requests (building expansion and creation of an access zone) with the Office of the University Architect will be necessary to ensure compliance with the Campus Master Plan Update. The access zone will need to take into account potential impacts for enhanced pedestrian pathways and roadways. General Services Complex, Suite TAMU College Station, TX Tel lilia.gonzales@tamu.edu

7 COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL REPORT From: Ms. Lilia Gonzales Design Review Sub-Council Chair Date: January 24, 2017 Subject: SUP3 Access and Expansion The Design Review sub-council (DRsc) reviewed a request from Utilities & Energy Services (UES) for creation of an access zone and future expansion of the Satellite Utility Plant 3 (SUP3). This project was routed the Track B CBE process. SUP3 is located at the intersection of Throckmorton Street and Joe Routt Boulevard and provides essential services to the southeast part of campus. With projected future growth of campus in this area, an expansion of the SUP3 facility will be needed within five years to meet increased cooling and heating needs. The exact timing of the expansion is to be determined, but this is request is being submitted now in order to coincide with the Campus Master Plan update. The expansion would take up the green space adjoining the east side of SUP3 along Coke Street and would be designed to align with the edge of the south building face. The exterior aesthetics would be consistent in design and appearance with the existing facility. The proposed location is in compliance and alignment with the Campus Master Plan Update. UES would coordinate with the Office of the University Architect and the Design Review sub-council for final review of the design prior to construction. In addition to the future facility expansion, it is also requested to establish a designated SUP3 access zone on the west side of the plant along Throckmorton Street. This area is currently a strip of grass that is repeatedly damaged by work performed at the plant. The grass would be removed and replaced with concrete pavers which would allow for easier access for large equipment. The pavers would match the materials and pattern of the adjacent sidewalk. If approved, this work would be planned and completed in DRsc members expressed concerns over the aesthetics of the access zone, as such a large quantity of hardscape is aesthetically unpleasing. The function of the space was also discussed. This is a high traffic area, and the decomposed granite pocket park on the south side of the plant is frequently used by students. Members expressed a desire to incorporate moveable tables and chairs so that it can also serve as an activity area for students. Recommendation DRsc members voted to recommend approval of the request for creation of an access zone and for future expansion of SUP3 with the following caveats: Due to the high traffic/visibility of the area, actions should be taken to mitigate the aesthetic impact of the access zone. This could be done through the incorporation of planters, the use of a green screen with vertical plantings, or grasscrete. Refer to the Engineering Activities Building for an example of a green screen that utilizes native plantings. Due to the large amount of paving proposed, actions should be taken to reduce the hardscape footprint. This could be done with the combination of hardscape patterns matching adjacent areas (concrete with brick pavers) and the use of grasscrete.

8 COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL Design of the future building expansion should align with the edge of the south building face, and match the height and materiality of the existing SUP3 facility. Further design details of the access zone and the future building expansion must be coordinated with the Office of the University Architect and presented to the DRsc at 100% Schematic Design and 100% Design Development. Please contact me with any questions. cc: DRsc Members

9 SUP3 ACCESS AND FUTURE EXPANSION Bob Henry, Manager for Technical Services Presented to the CBE-DRsc December 14,

10 SUP3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Located at intersection of Throckmorton Street and Joe Routt Boulevard Provides essential cooling and heating production capacity for southeast part of campus 2

11 PROJECT SCOPE Designate the green space adjoining the east side of SUP3 (along Coke Street) as location for future SUP3 expansion Establish SUP3 access zone along the west (Throckmorton Street) side of plant 3

12 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION Expansion will be required within 5 years to meet increased campus cooling and heating needs Include utility planning in Campus Master Plan Grass strip between SUP3 and sidewalk along Throckmorton that is repeatedly damaged by work performed at SUP3 will be replaced with pavers 4

13 SUP3 EXPANSION Future expansion will be designed to have a similar appearance to existing SUP3 with the final design to be reviewed in advance by the CBE DRsc and Office of the University Architect Access zone pavers will match the materials and pattern of the adjacent sidewalk 5

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15 SUP3 ACCESS AND FUTURE EXPANSION Bob Henry, Manager for Technical Services Presented to the CBE-DRsc December 14,

16 SUP3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Located at intersection of Throckmorton Street and Joe Routt Boulevard Provides essential cooling and heating production capacity for southeast part of campus 2

17 PROJECT SCOPE Designate the green space adjoining the east side of SUP3 (along Coke Street) as location for future SUP3 expansion Establish SUP3 access zone along the west (Throckmorton Street) side of plant 3

18 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION Expansion will be required within 5 years to meet increased campus cooling and heating needs Include utility planning in Campus Master Plan Grass strip between SUP3 and sidewalk along Throckmorton that is repeatedly damaged by work performed at SUP3 will be replaced with pavers 4

19 SUP3 EXPANSION Future expansion will be designed to have a similar appearance to existing SUP3 with the final design to be reviewed in advance by the CBE DRsc and Office of the University Architect Access zone pavers will match the materials and pattern of the adjacent sidewalk 5

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