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Ocean Avenue Campus Master Plan – Campus Development Program

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO, MASTER PLAN

B. CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Ocean Avenue Space Needs Projections

As the main CCSF campus, the Ocean Avenue Campus now serves the largest

portion of the College’s users; despite growth at other campuses, particularly

Chinatown/North Beach and Mission campuses where new and/or expanded

buildings are being planned and designed, the Ocean Avenue Campus will con-

tinue to be the site for most academic programs leading to Associate of Arts and

Sciences degrees and will house most of the academic departments and course

work.

The Space Inventory lists current campus facilities as comprising approximately

604,600 assignable square feet (ASF or total usable/interior building area). Using

typical net to gross ratios, this area translates to 931,000 gross square feet (GSF)

of total building area. This facility square footage is contained within 27 buildings

or small groupings falling in the following categories:

Facility ASF Approx. GSF

Academic 387,300 596,400

Academic Support 91,400 140,700

Student Services 48,000 74,000

Administration 17,400 26,800

Physical Plant 31,900 49,100

Other 28,600 44,000

Total 604,600 ASF 931,000 GSF

These uses are widely distributed across campus. Most buildings house more

than one category of use.

Short-term planning for campus growth and improvements occurs on a yearly

basis with the annual submission to the State of California for the Five Year

Construction Plan and for scheduled maintenance and removal of hazardous

materials. This Plan assists the State in determining allocation of funds for cam-

pus projects. Other significant funding is received through local bond measures.

Long-term planning is dependent on an assessment of the quality and the utility

of existing campus facilities as well as projected future demand. As part of the

California Community Colleges system, CCSF must adhere to statewide standards

when determining capacity and demand for lecture, laboratory, library, office,

and AV/TV (media) facilities. For other uses, such as athletics or student services

functions, comparison with appropriate best practices and evaluation of existing

functionality are necessary to gauge adequacy or need. Available demand projec-

tions are contained in the 2004–2008 Five Year Construction Plan, but do not

extend past the scope of that report.

Preliminary analyses prepared as part of the 2005–2009 Five-Year Construction

Plan indicate that lecture and lab space will be deficient for a significant amount

of time through academic year 2015/16. This analysis is based on projected con-

struction of the facilities anticipated by the 2001 Bond measure, as well as the

Technology Learning Center for which no funding has been secured (see below).

Any delays in the provision of these buildings may further exacerbate space defi-

ciencies. Furthermore, although lecture space currently is considered to be in a

surplus condition based on Five Year Plan analysis methods, other analyses indi-

cate that on an hourly basis lecture space may be deficient during peak instruc-

tional hours.

Population change and other demographic factors, evolution of pedagogical meth-

ods, building life span, and other factors affect longer term planning. Distance-

learning and a move to greater emphasis on lab and interactive instruction may

alter facility usage. If future changes result in increased facility demand, CCSF

must determine whether renovation, acquisition, expansion, new construction, or

a combination of these methods will best serve its needs.

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Currently Planned ProjectsThe following sections detail projects currently planned in association with the

2001 bond, and potential program elements based on demand projections.

– Community Wellness CenterThe Community Wellness Center will serve the CCSF campus community and

the surrounding community, providing academic and recreational facilities. The

facility will replace the existing gymnasiums that no longer are adequate spatially

or seismically. This project currently is in the design stage.

Building program elements include:

– Gymnasium(s) – Dance Studios

– Swimming pool – Wellness-Life Fitness labs

– Sports courts – Related Classrooms

– Athletic studios

The Wellness Center is expected to be completed in year 2006/07. The buildings

are located on the existing Parking Lot B and the practice field on Ocean Avenue,

providing an opportunity to create a welcoming frontage for the College on Ocean

Avenue. The building massing consists of a main building, a Pool Wing and an

entry space. Details of the project are:

Site Area: 5.54 Acres

Ground Level Coverage: 78,000 SF

Total Floor Area: 158,000 GSF

Approximate area breakdown are:

Level 1 – 49,000 GSF



Building Bulk: 3 stories high

16 parking spaces along entry drive and 27 spaces to the south of the central

shop facility.

The building will provide the pedestrian connection between the South Gate and

the Cloud Circle. Pedestrian coming from BART and MUNI stations via Ocean

Avenue will use the main entrance located between the Pool Wing on the west and

the Main Building facing south. On the north side, there will be a series of steps

and ramps located between the Library and Student Union leading from the Cloud

Circle to the North Plaza and the north entrance.

Vehicular access to the site is from the South Gate on Ocean Avenue at Howth

Street. This 2-way, 3-lane, 24 foot wide campus access road leads to faculty park-

ing and ADA accessible parking along the street on the south side of the new

building. The road continues to the east side of the building towards Parking Lot

C, D and the Central Shop Facility. The road will then run along the east edge of

campus to Havelock Street.

Primary service access is from a service lane located on the north, between the

proposed building and the existing Library. An emergency access and service

access to the Pool Building will be from Ocean Avenue.

The existing curb cuts on Ocean Avenue to Parking Lot B will be replaced with two

new curb cuts. A new curb cut for the campus access road aligning with Howth

Street and another new curb cut for emergency access lane to the west of the

Pool Wing.

View from Ocean Avenue.

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– Student Health CenterThe existing Campus Health Center is inadequate for the provision of quality

student health care service to the campus community. The new facility will

replace existing health-related functions and will contain additional general

purpose classrooms.

The Student Health Center will be ready for occupancy in year 2005. The building

will replace four existing bungalows along Phelan Avenue and Parking Lot E.

Site Area: 29,697 SF

Ground Level Coverage: 10,500 SF


Approximate floor area by function:

Health Center: 10,500 GSF

Classrooms: 10,500 GSF

Building Bulk: 2 stories high

Off-street parking at Parking Lot F

Pedestrian circulation to the building will occur from Phelan, Judson or the

Campus. From Judson, the circular driveway will lead to a pedestrian walkway

between the new Student Health Center and the existing Art Extension Building.

The main entrance to the Health Center is on the first floor, at the southeast side

of the building. The main entrance to the Classrooms is on the second floor,

at the south side of the building, via exterior stairs. There is a new pedestrian

bridge connecting the new Classrooms with the upper deck of the Arts Extension

Building to the south, where pedestrians can access from Campus. There is a

secondary entrance to the Classrooms on the north side of the building.

Vehicular access to the Health Center is located along Phelan and Judson

Avenues. A circular driveway along Phelan on the southwest of the building is

limited to emergency vehicle (ambulance) drop-off. Other parking spaces are

located at Parking Lot “F” along Judson Avenue and at the Reservoir Parking Lot

along Phelan Avenue.

Curb cut to Parking Lot E will be move moved south becoming the emergency

vehicle access.

– Child Development CenterA child development center will be provided, serving the Ocean Avenue Campus

community. This facility will accommodate 50 children apart from operators

and staff.

The Child Development Center will be completed in year 2005

Site Area: 32,000 SF

Ground Floor Coverage: 11,000 SF


Approximate floor area by function:

Reception/Staff: 2,940 GSFToddlers: 1800 GSF

Preschool: 3,380 GSF

Academic: 1,460 GSF

Main Circulation/Lobby: 1,420 GSF

Building Bulk: 1 story high off-street parking are provided in the existing parking

Lot F and Reservoir west of Phelan Avenue

Vehicular access to the Child Development Center is located along Judson Avenue

via Parking Lot F. One-way traffic through the parking lot will lead to the drop-off

zone at the east side of the building where the main entrance is located.

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Pedestrian circulation to the building will occur along Phelan Avenue, Judson

Avenue or from the center of Campus on the South. Pedestrian paths will be pro-

vided from access to this building from Cloud Circle and the campus pedestrian

circulation network.

– Classroom/Lab Complex for Theater, Music, Visual & Media Arts Programs The Arts Center will provide performance, rehearsal, lab, studio, classroom, and

administration space for CCSF’s Performing/ Media Arts programs. It will house

the Film, Music and Theater Arts departments in their entirety, and provide space

for various Multi-media programs, labs and training facilities. In addition to its

curricular functions, the Center will operate as a public auditorium.


– Auditorium/ theater(s)

– Public amenities

– Rehearsal hall(s)

– Electronic Media/Sound labs

– Practice rooms

– Classrooms

– Office and administrative space

Total space allocation: ± 170,000 GSF

– Academic Facility Building (joint use)This facility is to be used for a shared CCSF and San Francisco State University

curriculum. It will provide academic and support space, with emphasis placed

on providing services targeted toward students intent on pursuing a degree

beyond the Associate of Arts. Course and facility emphasis will be on Education

curricula —Teacher Training, Child Development and Health care Studies. Funding

from CSU/ San Francisco State University must be made available if the underly-

ing concept of this partnership is to be realized.


– Classrooms

– Teaching labs

– Computer labs

– Administration/office

– Student services offices

– Faculty offices

– Library/resource center

– Support

Total space allocation: ± 107,500 GSF

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Entry to Wellness Center from Ocean Avenue

Potential Additional 2015 Building Program

Bond fund resources are limited and must be allocated carefully. Not every proj-

ect or need can be met with each bond approval. However, campus planning must

take into account the long-term needs of the College and provide a vision for its

future development. This vision is instrumental in assisting the College with future

bond proposals. The following elements will be considered in the future, poten-

tially within the 15-year timeframe of this Master Plan.

Advanced Technology Learning CenterThere is a campus-wide desire for consolidated computer and technology facili-

ties to serve all campus departments. No detailed building program exists, but

preliminary Five Year Construction Plan studies assume the following uses and

square footage:

– Lecture 3,200 ASF

– Lab 10,420 ASF

– Office 2,400 ASF

– Library 2,500 ASF

– AV/TV 1,800 ASF

Total ASF: 20,320 ASF Assumed GSF: 32,000 GSF

Increased future enrollment suggests that additional lecture and lab facilities

will be necessary on the Ocean Avenue Campus. The capacity of the Advanced

Technology Learning Center may satisfy this need for approximately eight to

ten years. Additional capacity — approximately 18,000 to 20,000 GSF — may

be required as a second phase after that time period. Although the Five Year

Construction Plan assumes the addition of this building in the 2009/10 aca-

demic year, its funding has not been secured by the 2001 bond. It is probable

that the Technology Learning Center funding will be provided at a later date. Due

to this timing scenario, it may be necessary to provide the cumulative capacity of

approximately 50,000 GSF in one phase.

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Student Center

Existing Student Services facilities are distributed around the Ocean Avenue

Campus, resulting in difficulty for students seeking efficient use of these services.

These facilities also are undersized, having been provided based on mid-1950’s

enrollment. Some facilities are not only too small for current enrollment, but also

do not provide an opportunity for the campus to expand its outreach to the sur-

rounding community with attractive features or amenities. In order to improve

services delivery, and to provide a facility that offers increased benefit of consoli-

dated campus community space, a new Student Center may be considered. This

Center could house Student Services functions (such as Admissions, Registration

and Matriculation, Counseling, Career Guidance, Financial Aid and DSPS

Counselors), student activities, food services, the bookstore, lounge and various

recreational space.

While there is no program developed for an Ocean Avenue Campus Student

Center, a comparison with another local college may suggest an appropriate size

for a proposed CCSF facility. Skyline College, part of the San Mateo Community

College District, currently is planning a Student Support and Community Services

Center of approximately 50,000 GSF, serving a 6,000 FTE student body. This facil-

ity is planned to house typical student services functions such as student activi-

ties offices, food services, and bookstore and lounge space. Although this campus

is much smaller than the Ocean Avenue Campus, the use and function of the

student center facilities would be similar. Extrapolation of the size of the Skyline

facility indicates that as much as 200,000 GSF may be appropriate for CCSF.

CCSF AdministrationDistrict offices are located at 33 Gough Street. It would be desirable to locate

these functions at the Ocean Avenue Campus where access potentially is easier.

Administrative functions can then be consolidated with related services like the

Student Administrative Services Center. The Gough Street facility currently houses

36,328 ASF. Other administrative functions are distributed in a variety of buildings

at Ocean Avenue Campus, with a total ASF of 17,444. An equivalent new facility

that combines these uses would require approximately 80,000 GSF.

2015 Program SummaryIn order to meet current and projected program demand, approximately 765,500

GSF of new facilities must be provided on campus. These facilities include

academic, administration, recreational/athletic, and student services functions.

Campus Program SummaryFacility GSF

Community Wellness Center 140,000

Student Health Center 10,000

Joint Use Facility 107,500

Classroom/Lab Complex for Theater, Music,

Visual & Media Arts Programs 170,000

Student Center 200,000

Administration Building 80,000

Advanced Technology Learning Center 32,000–50,000

Childcare Center 8,000

Estimated Program GSF 747,500–765,500

Long Term Facility NeedsFuture growth demand may occur at Ocean Avenue Campus, although accurate

forecasts cannot be made beyond the scope of this Master Plan (MP). While this

Plan accommodates the projected growth through 2015 it also anticipates the

potential for additional program demand by identifying future development sites.

These sites could allow the campus to handle additional programs while maintain-

ing the principles of this MP. If growth is not required, other opportunities for

campus and community amenities may be possible on these sites.

Due to regional real estate costs and the impacted urban environment of CCSF’s

campuses, future consideration may be made to provide on-campus housing.

It is most likely that this housing would be reserved for faculty and staff rather

than students.

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OCEAN AVENUE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN€¦ · Ocean Avenue Campus Master Plan–Campus Development Program Currently Planned Projects The following sections detail projects currently planned