Town of Otsego, New York - Clark Patterson Associatestownofotsego.com/pdfs/HDFFacilityReport-012506.pdf · 2014. 1. 7. · Town Hall Site Existing Otsego Cemetery Rd Proposed Otsego

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FACILITYFEASIBILITY STUDY PHASE I

Submitted to:Town of Otsego

607 County Route 26Fly Creek, NY, 13337

Submitted by:Clark Patterson Associates

45 Washington StreetBinghamton, New York 13901

December 14, 2005

C l a r k P a t t e r s o n A s s o c i a t e s

Feasibility Study Phase Town of Otsego

Highway Department Facility: Cemetery Road Site

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Our Charge CPA was retained by the Town of Otsego to prepare a Feasibility Study for the planning of a new Highway Department Facility. Due to the high cost of renovating the existing facility as outlined in the Feasibility Study of the Existing Town Highway Garage prepared by Spectra Environmental Group, the Town wished to consolidate their Highway operations to one location, Cemetery Road, and close its present operation at the Town Hall site. The 4.8-acre Cemetery Road site shall provide for all of the functions the Town requires in the delivering of Highway Department services, including truck and heavy equipment repair and maintenance, road repair, snow and ice control and fuel storage. Clark Patterson Associates met with the Town Facility Committee consisting of the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, and a member of the Town Council between September 2005 and December 2005 during the course of the feasibility study phase. Clark Patterson Associates initiated information gathering tasks consisting of:

1. Interviewing the Town and Highway Department to develop an understanding of the day-to-day needs and programming concerns.

2. Walk-thru of the existing two Town Highway Department facilities. 3. Reviewing existing vehicles and equipment.

Clark Patterson prepared a proposed building program as well as a site program for the Highway Department, and reviewed these with the Town Facility Committee.

1. Current space was reviewed and compared to proposed needed space. 2. Adjacency of functions and spaces were reviewed to evaluate the most appropriate locations. 3. The Town discussed with Clark Patterson projected growth needs of Highway Vehicles in the future and

projected future Highway operations that could be forecasted. 4. The Town and CPA discussed quantities of stockpiling of materials including salt, sand, mulch on the site

Building and site program configuration options were prepared, narrowed, and revised in response to input and comments from the Town Facility Committee. Clark Patterson Associates explored and presented options for two program configurations at the existing site on Cemetery Road. CPA and the Town Facility Committee used the proposed program information for review of site options and fine tuning of the narrowed option, along with:

1. Review of existing building, utilities, and fuel station locations on site 2. Review of existing location of neighbors and access to properties behind the highway department site 3. Review of provisions for screening of the Highway exterior program elements 4. Review of the orientation of new facility relating to wind direction and snow accumulation 5. Life Safety Code implications 6. Project cost implications

For the Feasibility Study phase, building systems descriptions were generated by CPA for determination of the building structure, building features, plumbing and mechanical systems, and the scope of electrical work. Mechanical systems were reviewed for projected operation costs and staff productivity. Clark Patterson Associates also prepared a concept level cost estimate for the project, along with a proposed project schedule for moving forward.

Town of Otsego Highway Department Facility CLARK PATTERSON ASSOCIATES



• Town Prior History of Project Prior to the commissioning of CPA to prepare a Feasibility Study, the Town Facility Committee members had toured newly constructed Town Highway Facilities of neighboring communities, reviewing building layout and building systems such as garage heating systems and storm systems. The Town earlier directed the Spectra Environmental Group to prepare a feasibility study of the conditions of the existing Town Highway Garage which was conducted in order to assist the Town with determining the cost effectiveness in repairing or replacing the existing facility at the Town Hall property. Spectra in year 2004 prepared estimated construction costs for the suggested repairs and upgrades in the order of $200,000. Costs included remediation per site observation, present regulatory codes, and the maintenance and operational cost of the existing facility. • Summary of Program Information and Findings Chart Comparison: Existing Facilities vs. Proposed Facilities Chart Comparison: Towns of LeRoy & Otsego Existing

Otsego Town Hall Site

Existing Otsego Cemetery Rd

Proposed Otsego New Building

LeRoy

population 7,966 8,115 square footage 4,426 SF 5,240 SF 9,240 SF 13,166 SF truck bay area 3,850 SF 5,240 SF 7,280 SF 9,060 SF number of bays four seven six six typical bay dimensions

16’ x 50’ 16’ x 38’ 20’ x 54’ 20’ X 55’

office/storage area

576 SF 0 SF 1,960 SF 1,402 SF

• About the Building Options A and B were generated for review by the Facility Committee, showing the possibility of different truck bay configurations: single-truck-bay-depths and two-truck-bay depths. The Town directed CPA to refine for the Feasibility Study a single bay depth configuration. The basic program for the garage area includes wash bay, maintenance bay, welding, shop benches, compressor room. Overhead doors were limited to locations on the west building orientation along with additional east elevation locations for the mechanical bay and the storage/garage space.




The basic program for the office/break room area includes superintendent office, reference material area, break room, toilet facilities, small parts storage. Earlier meetings with Town Facility Committee explored the option of a mezzanine for storage above the office/break room area. Later meetings explored the option of deletion of the mezzanine, allowing for a reduced roof height over the Office/Break Room area. Due to costs of construction of a masonry fire wall requirement, the wood post frame construction of the facility was dismissed, with direction to proceed with rigid steel frame construction. Building is not required to be sprinklered. A forced hot air mechanical system is proposed for the office area. Proposed for the garage area is an in-floor radiant heating system. • About the Site Clark Patterson Associates generated conceptual level site base plans from available map information obtained from the Town. Clark Patterson recommends that a topographic survey be generated at the beginning of later project phases for moving forward with preparation of Bid Documents. Clark Patterson Associates prepared site plans for the Options A and B building configurations for Town Facility Committee review. The Town agreed that no option be investigated for expansion of existing building on Town’s Cemetery Road property. The single truck bay building option configuration on the site was preferred over the double truck bay building option because of the ability of the length of the building to screen much of the Highway Department site program from Cemetery Road. Site plan issues addressed during the Facilities Study:

1. Highway vehicle circulation and access points into property. 2. Relationship of the proposed building to proposed vehicle circulation 3. Town zoning requirements 4. Stormwater drainage 5. Requirements for electrical, well, and septic 6. Rear resident vehicular access right of way at the site 7. Maintaining existing fuel pump station and existing building on site

The proposed Highway Building has been oriented at the same angle as the existing building on site for consideration of front and rear maintenance bay vehicle access. The Town Facility Committee requested low maintenance landscape buffering the Highway Facility site from neighbors, including provision of a 50’ vegetation buffer along Cemetery Road. Existing fencing and new fencing to be employed surrounding the Highway Facility grounds. • Code Analysis Clark Patterson Associates prepared a Conceptual Phase Code Review for the proposed Highway Building, based upon the building configuration agreed to by the Town Facility Committee. Clark Patterson Associates provided a draft copy of their findings to the County Code Enforcement Department and discussed the findings.




Highlights of the Code Analysis include:

1. Occupancy Classification: S-1 Motor Vehicle Repair Garage with incidental and accessory occupancies of business, assembly, and storage.

2. Due to the cost of construction of a fire wall in a Wood Frame/Post Wood Frame Construction option, the direction for the Highway Department facility would be a Type IIB or metal framed structure.

3. No sprinklers are required for the facility • Building Elevation The proposed building is to be cladded with metal siding and a standing seam roof, employing different colors with a lower building wainscot. Windows are to be provided with divided lights/muntins. In the interest of the Town in keeping costs low for the project, the Town Facility Committee did not wish to add cosmetic improvements to the building, such as dormers or cupolas, concluding that site screening and landscaping would be more effective for its neighbors. As an alternate for deleting the garage mezzanine, a change in roof level over the office area could be provided where the greatest visual impact would occur along Cemetery Road. • Conclusions and Recommendations 1. The proposed building floor plan, proposed site plan, proposed building elevation, and conceptual project costs

as discussed with the Town Facility Committee are included in this report. 2. The proposed project schedule is also included in this report. CPA recommends that the Town decide quickly

should they wish to move forward to take advantage of the summer/fall construction season for foundation and site work.

3. Both CPA and the Facility Committee agreed to maintain the existing building on the Cemetery Road Site for storage and cost saving purposes

4. Both CPA and the Facility Committee agreed to maintain the existing fuel pump station on the Cemetery Road Site for cost saving purposes

5. Delete provision for a mezzanine in the proposed building for cost saving purposes and for exterior appearance improvement

6. The following services and investigations are recommended when proceeding with the Schematic/Design Development Phase of the project: a. Geotechnical/Soil Testing b. Hazardous Materials Testing c. Site/Topographical Surveying and Mapping d. Percolation Testing

7. Review Town-approved direction for the Highway Facility as a result of this Feasibility Study Phase with the State Historic Preservation Office. The Town informed us that the site is not within a historic district, but citizens wish to place the Hamlet of Fly Creek on the historic register. The Cemetery across the street from the site is not on the historic register.



Highway Department Facility: Cemetery Road Site Civil/Site Development: Project Scope: The project consists of developing the existing site on Cemetery Road to accommodate the proposed highway garage facility and the transfer of main highway department operations from the Town Hall site to the Cemetery Road site. Due to concerns expressed by nearby residents, the Town desires to shield the proposed site from Cemetery Road using landscaping, fencing, etc. Existing Site Description: The existing site is currently used for equipment storage in the existing building, and on the outside of the building stockpiling of sand, salt, gravel and other roadway maintenance materials and for fueling trucks and other vehicles. In the year 2000, the Town had a new fuel facility including new underground fuel tanks and fuel pump installed on the site. Clark Patterson Associates proposes to retain this facility at its present location. The majority of the site is stripped of vegetation and consists mainly of a gravel surface with an access road for residents behind the site running through the center of the site. The south “strip” of the site is basically a field and at a lower elevation. The majority of the storm water from the site drains to this low area. Site Layout: It is proposed that the new facility be located 75-100 feet from Cemetery Road and new landscaping be planted between the new facility and the road to provide the “shielding” of the new site desired by the Town. To accommodate this, the garage area overhead doors would face west with only the maintenance and garage/storage areas having overhead doors facing east. A 24 foot main entrance is proposed with access into the maintenance bay and garage/storage area off the main drive. The proposed building is skewed to Cemetery Road which allows it to be parallel to the existing vehicle storage building on site and also allows additional space for landscaping. The existing road for resident access that runs through the center of the site would be relocated to the north side of the site. The front (east side) of the site would be fenced with gate access at the front entrance off Cemetery Road and two gates located off the relocated access road. Large portions of the site would be used for stockpiling roadway maintenance materials and the existing salt storage shed would most likely be demolished and a new salt storage shed provided near the area scheduled for stockpiling sand near the back (west side) of



Highway Department Facility: Cemetery Road Site the site. A prefabricated salt storage structure may be used for this purpose. Parking for employees (approximately 8 spaces) would be provided east of the existing building and parking for visitors and the highway superintendent (approximately 4 spaces) would be located adjacent to the west side of the office section of the new facility. The transformer, propane tank and generator (optional) would be mounted on concrete pads on the east side of the building shielded by landscaping and/or fencing or a masonry wall. Since larger propane tanks are subject to minimum distance requirements from buildings, it may be desirable to install an underground propane tank. Storm Drainage: Storm water from the existing site and surrounding watershed drains to a low area at the south end of the site, a portion of the storm water also drains to an existing ditch along the west side of Cemetery Road. In conversations with the Town Highway Superintendent, the lack of outlet for storm water from the site has not caused flooding of adjacent properties in the past. According to information obtained from the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District, the substratum layer of soil on the site consists of highly permeable sand and gravel which may be ideal for retention facilities such as dry swales or ponds. Since the majority of the site presently consists of gravel area and since no large increase in gravel or paved areas is proposed, it may be feasible to retain storm water runoff in the south strip of the site and allow water to leach into the highly permeable soils. Soil percolation tests along with storm water modeling of the site and surrounding watershed will be necessary during the earliest phases of final design. Site Sanitary/Septic: Currently there are no public sanitary facilities available to serve the Cemetery Road site which will necessitate the use of an on site sewage disposal system to serve the new facility. Clark Patterson Associates proposes to use the southwest corner of the site for a new septic system. According to the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District the highly permeable substratum layer of soil on the site may not be suitable for conventional absorption field systems; however, it may be possible to construct this type of system in the less permeable top layers of soil above the substratum layer. Soil percolation tests and test pits to identify layers of soil types and depth of seasonal groundwater will be necessary during the earliest phases of final design. Water Supply: Currently there are no public water facilities available to serve the Cemetery Road site which will necessitate the construction of an on-site well. Clark Patterson Associates proposes that a well be drilled and pump tested during the earliest phases of final design to determine available water supply. The new well must be located a minimum of 100



Highway Department Facility: Cemetery Road Site feet from any on site septic system. According to the Otsego County Soil and Water District, the available water capacity on the site is moderate. Pavement: In order to save costs during construction, only the front entrance and two side entrances off the new access road would be paved with a 2 ½” thick binder course of asphalt. The Town could decide to pave larger sections of the site at a later date. In addition to the paved areas adjacent to the buildings, a new 20 foot wide asphalt road would be constructed of a 2 ½” thick binder course of asphalt adjacent to the north west property lines to replace the existing access road running through the center of the site. Fencing: To delineate the site from Cemetery Road and the new relocated access road, and to provide security, an 8 foot high chain link fence would be constructed around a majority of the site. Three gates would be located in the fence to allow access to the site. To provide additional shielding of the site, vinyl fence slats could be added. Landscaping: In order to provide effective shielding of the site and building, landscaping would be planted around a portion of the fenced perimeter of the site. During final design, a landscape architect will prepare landscaping plans for the Town’s review. Floor Drain Discharge: Discharge from floor drains in garages is considered hazardous waste. In order to utilize floor drains within the facility, the installation of an oil/water separator and holding tank would be required according to preliminary discussions with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Town would have to gain permission from a local wastewater treatment plant to receive the waste from this system. In order to prevent more frequent pumping out of the holding tank, the Town should consider washing equipment outside the building.




Architectural Description Project Scope: The project consists of a new highway garage facility located on the Town property on Cemetery Road. The facility includes a six bay garage to house up to 6 vehicles and office space at one end. CPA proposes using the existing building on the Cemetery Road site for cold storage of equipment. Per the comments from report by previous consultant, the Town dismissed the option of renovation of existing Town Hall site facility. Facility Description: In order to provide an economical building within the Town’s budget, a rigid steel frame metal sided pre-engineered building is proposed. The proposed building would have a standing seam metal roof and concrete slab on grade. Wood post frame construction has been dismissed presently for construction type due to added expense of masonry firewall construction. Garage Area: Wall, floor and ceiling finishes would be minimal in the garage area with wall and ceiling insulation and vapor barrier and structural components left exposed. The concrete floor would incorporate a trench drain and would be machine troweled and sealed for easy maintenance. One of the six garage bays would be dedicated as a wash area equipped with a large catch basin that allows cleaning with a backhoe bucket. Standard bay width would be 20 feet except for a maintenance bay with a width of 25 feet. The maintenance bay would be equipped with a 5 ton hoist to allow personnel to move heavy vehicle components, snow plows, sanders, etc. A ventilated welding area with work benches would be provided near the maintenance bay along with a slop sink and eyewash. The garage bays would be equipped with insulated overhead doors with automatic openers on the west side of the building. The overhead doors would have windows to allow natural light into the space. The maintenance bay would have overhead doors at each end. Along the interior wall on the east side of the garage area space would be allocated for storage of tools, parts, etc., and work benches as specified by the Town. There will be two exterior doors at opposite corners of the garage area to allow egress. An interior door at the north end of the garage space will allow personnel easy access to the break room and the bathroom. Access to the mechanical room, small parts storage room and hazardous materials/air compressor room would be from the garage space.




Optional Mezzanine: As an option, a mezzanine area with ladder access from the garage area could be constructed above the office space for additional storage. Mezzanines of this type are prone to becoming heavily loaded storage areas and require larger, stronger structural components to support the loads such as reinforced concrete slabs, masonry bearing walls and /or steel framing and wider, thicker footings. A ship ladder would be used for access and railings will be required around the perimeter of the mezzanine platform. A removable railing section facing the garage area could be provided to allow a forklift or a backhoe bucket access to the space Incorporating a mezzanine above the office area in this facility has an effect on ceiling height. If the mezzanine is utilized, the roof profile of the building will remain at the same height from south to north. Without the mezzanine, there are opportunities to examine building elevations that lower the height of the roof in the office area perhaps giving the building a more pleasing profile. It should be noted that the construction of the mezzanine may have an impact on space allocation for HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems serving the office area resulting, along with the construction of the mezzanine itself, in additional expense. Office Area: The office area consists of nine individual spaces plus access corridors, described as follows: Office: An office would be provided in the northwest corner of the building for the highway superintendent. The location of the office allows the superintendent to view the incoming vehicles from Cemetery Road and also affords a view of the existing building and the majority of the site. Walls would consist of gypsum wallboard over metal stud framing, however, structural requirements for the optional mezzanine above may require steel supports within the metal stud framing or masonry construction of the walls. Walls would be painted and floors would be vinyl composition tile. The ceiling would be suspended acoustical ceiling or metal stud/gypsum wallboard. Reference: Adjacent to the office and break room a reference area would be provided. Manuals and other reference materials would be stored on shelves in this area along with maps and drawings. Walls, ceiling and flooring would be similar to the office.




Break Room: A break room would be provided for highway department personnel. A kitchenette would be incorporated including stock kitchen cabinets, stove, sink and refrigerator. Lockers as requested would be provided along the east wall of the room. A small closet could be included in the southeast corner of the room for coats, etc. The room provides space in the center for a large table and chairs. Walls, ceiling and flooring would be similar to the office and reference areas. Storage/Garage: A storage/garage area would be provided in the northeast corner of the building for tires and small equipment storage. The room would have an insulated overhead door sized for a pickup truck to allow for easy loading/unloading of equipment. Walls would consist of exterior walls with exposed insulation and structure and interior masonry walls. An exterior door would be provided. Flooring would be machine troweled smooth, sealed concrete. Hazardous Material/Air Compressor Room: A separate room would be provided to house the air compressor and storage tanks for waste oil, etc. On the concept plan, a single door into the garage space is shown; however, double doors may be required for removal of equipment. Fire rated partitions are required for this room, masonry walls are proposed. Floor finish would be machine troweled smooth, sealed concrete. Small Parts Storage: A room for small parts storage would be provided, accessible from the garage area. Walls would be masonry to provide durability and strength. Floor finish would be machine troweled smooth, sealed concrete. Mechanical: A room for heating, plumbing and electrical systems would be provided to house equipment such as furnaces, boilers, water heater, pressure tanks, electrical panels, piping, etc. The walls in this room would most likely be constructed of masonry for fire rating requirements and allow mounting of some equipment on the walls. Floor finish would be machine troweled smooth, sealed concrete.




Unisex Toilet: A handicap accessible bathroom for both genders would be provided for public use. Walls would be constructed mainly of metal studs and gypsum wallboard with vinyl composition flooring and metal stud/gypsum wallboard ceiling. One toilet and one sink would be provided along with toilet room accessories such as grab bars, toilet paper dispenser, paper towel dispenser and mirror. Ceramic tile flooring and wall wainscot could be provided in lieu of finishes described above at additional cost. Men’s Toilet: A handicap accessible men’s bathroom intended for employees use would be provided. The men’s bathroom would be similar to the unisex bathroom.




Mechanical Systems Description Mechanical systems for the Highway Garage must be broken into two categories. The first category can be considered Comfort Conditioning. Comfort Conditioning will provide occupants of the Highway Garage with a comfortable work environment in regard to temperature and humidity. The second category shall be considered Process Ventilation. Process Ventilation provides the introduction of fresh, conditioned air into the work space. Process Ventilation ensures that occupants of the Highway Garage are not exposed to air borne contaminants as defined by the Mechanical Code of New York State. Additionally, the space must be considered as two separate occupancy categories, Office Area and Garage Area. Both Comfort Conditioning and Process Ventilation must be addressed in both occupancy categories. The following option outlines the type of systems that may be used to provide both Comfort Conditioning and Process Ventilation for both the Office Area and the Garage Area. Office Area: A high efficiency, light commercial Liquid Propane (LP) Gas Fired Furnace with an Air Conditioning Coil and Condensing Unit. Air Conditioning will be desirable to temper outdoor air that will be introduced into the space in the summer months. This system will not only meet the requirements for Comfort Conditioning, but will provide capacity for the introduction of outdoor air (Process Ventilation) as required by Code. Exhaust Fans shall be provided for the Bathrooms and for the stove in the Break Room. Garage Area: A 100% Outdoor Air (OA) LP Gas fired Make-Up Air-Unit(s) and Exhaust Fans will provide Process Ventilation. With this type of system the air is not re-circulated. The Outdoor Air is heated, introduced into the space, and discharged from the building through Exhaust Fans. Cooling of the Outdoor Air is not necessary for Process Ventilation in the summer months. The Building Code of New York State does not allow for re-circulated air in Truck Bays, 1.5 Cubic Feet of Air per Minute (CFM) per square foot of space area is required to meet code. Comfort Conditioning will be provided by Floor Radiant Heat through the use of a Boiler and piping located in the concrete floor. With this type of system snow melting can be attained by locating additional piping outside of the building in the concrete aprons. Snow melting in the area of the concrete aprons limits the common problem of snow and ice build up in front of overhead doors. Exhaust Fans independent of the systems described above will be provided for the Welding Area and for Hazardous Material Storage. A Vehicle Exhaust System will be provided for each bay.




Energy Costs: Estimated heat loss for this building is 935,000 BTU’s per hour (British Thermal Units per hour). Calculated separately the Office Space yields 85,000 BTU’s per hour while the Truck Bays yield 850,000 BTU’s per hour. The heat loss for the two spaces varies greatly not only due to the difference in square footage but also due to the difference in code required introduction of outdoor air. Many older buildings encountered do not comply with current Code in regard to the introduction of outdoor air. This outdoor air must be heated in the winter months. Approximate energy costs calculations do not indicate a significant cost savings or increase over the cost of heating the highway department’s two existing buildings. The Air Conditioning option presented is not necessary by Code. However, in the heat of the summer months it must be realized that the Office Area will become warm and humid. The addition of these systems in the final design is a reasonable percentage of construction costs. The energy required to maintain these systems is estimated to be approximately $1000-$1500 per year. Should the Town desire, these systems could be eliminated.




Electrical Systems Overview: Power Distribution: The facility shall be fed from a new 120/240v-single phase-3 wire service that originates at a new NYSEG owned pad mount transformer adjacent to the building. The new service shall feed into a new 120/240v distribution panelboard located in the mechanical room. Service size shall be determined during design (approx. 400A). The new MDP (Main Distribution Panel) service panel shall feed smaller sub-panel(s) and large equipment such as welders, compressor, etc. Utility metering shall be done through an exterior building mounted meter or one mounted adjacent to the pad mount transformer. Emergency Power Distribution: A new 120/240v emergency generator system shall be investigated to be used to carry loads such as the fuel station, water, lighting, communication/life safety systems, and misc. loads determined by the owner needed during and emergency condition. The emergency system would consist of a diesel or natural gas fired exterior stand-by generator, an automatic transfer switch and an emergency power panel. The engineer will proceed with final design after owner approval and sign-off of equipment on emergency power. Wiring: All power wiring within the facility will be with 600 volt copper conductors with type THHN/THWN insulation. Rigid steel conduit shall be used for all panel feeders and exposed outdoor wiring. EMT conduit shall be used for all concealed and exposed interior branch circuits. Non-metallic PVC conduit with rigid elbows shall be used for all underground and below slab wiring. Systems such as Telephone and Fire Alarm shall be run as open air systems consisting of plenum rated cabling supported via J-hooks and bridal rings above accessible ceilings. Systems wiring in exposed areas shall be in EMT conduit. Utilization Voltages: Motors 1/2hp and larger shall be fed at 240v-single phase. Incandescent Lighting shall be fed at 120v single phase. Fluorescent and HID lighting shall be fed at 120v single phase. Receptacles, appliances, and small motor loads shall be fed at 120v. Various equipment provided by the owner, shall be fed at voltages required as the project dictates.




Lighting System: Lighting design shall achieve all IES recommended light levels, all fixtures will be NYSERDA approved, and shall consist of the following types in the following areas: Office and Break Room: Three lamp fluorescent troffers with T8 Lamps and electronic ballasts. Mechanical, Storage, and Maintenance areas: Two lamp fluorescent industrial fixtures with T8 lamps and electronic ballasts Mechanical/Truck Bays: Two lamp 8’ fluorescent industrial fixtures with High-Output T8 lamps and 0 degree ballasts. Another option to discuss with the owner during the design phase would be the use of pulse start metal halide low-bay fixtures in lieu of fluorescents in the truck bays. Light fixtures shall be located between and at ends of truck bays. Exit Signs shall be LED with battery backup. Emergency fixtures will be used within most interior spaces to provide redundant emergency egress lighting. Interior lighting controls shall be primarily through single pole and 3-way toggles switches. Occupancy Sensors shall be used in areas such as bathrooms, offices, and storage spaces. Building Exterior: Metal Halide Wallpacks with photocells shall be used on the building exterior. Fixtures shall contain appropriate cut-off to reduce light trespass on adjacent properties. Parking Lot/Site Lighting: Metal halide shoe box style fixtures on square steel poles. Fixtures will contain house side shields to minimize light trespass on adjoining properties. Fixtures shall be controlled via photocell/on time clock/off. Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems: Current New York State Building Code does not require that an automatic fire alarm system be installed within this occupancy classification. Although not code required, it is recommended that a hard wired zoned automatic fire alarm system be installed. The system would consist of initiation devices such as pull stations, heat and smoke detectors and notification devices consisting of horns and strobes. It is recommended that the




system control panel be connected to local authorities via an automatic dialer. All fire alarm cabling shall be installed in EMT conduit and associated junction boxes. It has been noted that card swipe access is desired by the owner at the entry door(s). It is recommended that the Access Control and Fire Alarm systems be integrated into a single Fire/Access control panel. In a facility of this size, a single control panel will benefit the end user by using up less physical space and allowing them to deal with a single point maintenance contract for both systems. CATV System: Although not indicated in documentation from prior meetings, it is recommended that cable TV, if available, (CATV) is provided to the facility. The system would consist of a utility demark location in the mechanical room. From this location RG6 coaxial cable will run to F-Connector coaxial jacks at locations such as the Office and Break Room. The system would provide the owner with Cable TV as well as Internet capabilities. The needs for this system will be discussed during the design phase to determine if such a system is desired by the owner. Telephone System: The telephone service shall enter into the mechanical room. The phone company demark and punch down block termination points shall be located adjacent to the electrical service entrance equipment. From this point, Cat 5 phone cabling shall be distributed to phone drops located within the facility. Telephone drops shall consist of a single gang flush mounted box with ¾” EMT conduit and with a plastic end bushing stubbed above accessible ceiling space. An RJ45 telephone jack and faceplate will be installed at all phone drop locations. Telephone drop locations shall be coordinated by the owner and Clark Patterson Associates during design phases. A two-way radio system shall also be provided. The system will consist of a two way radio and phone and an aerial antenna on the facility. Currently the existing garage employs a two-way radio communication system.




Plumbing Description Office Area: Domestic Water A domestic water main would be fed to the building from the site well. There will be a light commercial water heater located in the mechanical room. Water will feed toilet rooms fixtures, a break room sink, slop sink, eyewash, hose bibs, etc. Non-freeze hose bibs would be located on the building for exterior use. Standard hose bibs will be provided for the interior space. All above grade domestic water piping will be insulated copper. Piping will be concealed where possible in the office area. Sanitary and Vent Fixtures would be piped to an underground sanitary main. All piping will be cast iron or DWV copper. Storm Storm water will be directed to site storm water systems. Liquid Propane Gas A 1000 gallon Liquid Propane Tank will feed the new building. The tank will provide gas to the domestic water heater and gas fired heating equipment. Gas may also be fed to the building’s standby electrical generator. The generator is presently considered an alternate. Fixtures Toilet room fixtures will be wall hung china with manually operated faucets or flush valves. Kitchen type sinks will be counter-mount stainless steel with chrome faucets. Garage Area: Domestic Water Non-freeze hose bibs will be located on the building for exterior use. Standard hose bibs will serve the wash bay or any area as indicated by the owner. A pressure washer will be supplied in the wash bay. Eye wash stations will be located in designated work spaces. Slop sinks in the Garage Area will be supplied as well. Sanitary and Vent Fixtures would be piped to an underground sanitary main. All piping will be cast iron or DWV copper. A trench drain will be located in the Garage Area. An oil water separator and holding tank will be provided.




COST INFORMATION • Historic Construction Cost Information – CPA Projects

LeRoy Highway Facility: 13,166 SF, $56.77/SF Constructed Year: 2002 Breakdown: - GC: $579,000 - Mechanical: $51,000 - Electrical: $62,400 - Plumbing: $55,111

Livingston County Haz Mat Addition, Post Framed Construction, shell only: 8,040 SF, $74/SF Construction presently ongoing Breakdown: - General Construction: $595,300 total, of which

$499,900, basic 7,800 SF pole construction addition ($64/SF) $58,800, cold rolled frame 240 SF connecting link $35,000, perimeter drywall and drywall underside of trusses $700 drain $900 additional ice and water shield

Livingston County Highway Department Cold Storage Building: 8,320 SF, $54.57/SF Pre-engineered Metal Building Pricing obtained November 28, 2005 from LeFrois Builders Price does NOT include: - Site work - Plumbing - HVAC - Electric - Telephone/Data/Security Systems

Livonia Fire Hall: 14,172 SF, $108/SF Construction Year: Breakdown: - $1,533,488 Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility Vehicle Garage: 2,210 SF, $114/SF Constructed Year: 2003 Block walls, wood truss, only garage bays

• Cost Information from Pre-Engineered Building Vendors




Town of Tompkins Highway Garage – 7904 SF, $78.44/SF Construction Year: 2005 This project had minimal site work.

• Project Specific Cost Information Approach #1: Town of Otsego Highway Garage – 9,240 SF - Pre-Engineered Building w/o Site Work: $78.44/SF x 9,240 = $0,724,785 - Site Work: $0,185,150

Construction Cost $0,909,935 - A/E Fees, Testing $0,109,198 - Clerk of Works $0,025,000 - Insurance, Admin, Legal $0,020,000 - Bond $0,020,000 Project Cost $1,084,133 Excludes furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs/Excludes mezzanine

Approach #2: Town of Otsego Highway Garage – 9,240 SF - Pre-Engineered Building Shell $54.57/SF x 9,240 $0,504,226 - Interior Fit up office area $22.54/SF x 1,960 $0,044,178 - Electrical Scope $0,042,000 - Mechanical and Plumbing Scope $0,192,000 - Site Work $0,185,150

Construction Cost $0,967,554 - A/E Fees, Testing $0,116,106 - Clerk of Works $0,025,000 - Insurance, Admin, Legal $0,020,000 - Bond $0,020,000 Project Cost $1,148,660 Excludes furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs/Excludes mezzanine • Alternates

- Re-cladding of existing building on site: siding (340 LF) = $55,420 (Town of Bethany pricing 2004: $28,000 x 1.04 x $1.04/185 LF = $163/SF)

- Burial of propane tanks - Emergency power $25,000 - Fire Alarm/Security System $8,500

• Possible Work Scope Items by Town

Radio system relocation, including antenna - Septic system installation - Site work
