February 2, 2015 ROCK CREEK SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY ...
February 2, 2015 ROCK CREEK SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY FEASIBILTY STUDY TEAM MEETING #4 21513/075 ATTENDEES: Name
E-Mail Address
Beth Pasierb Keith Harris Gloria Mikolajczyk Heather Clabaugh Sara Scovitch Sharon Buntman Tiana Haile Thomas Mulligan Brad Ahalt Holly Nelson Janice Szymanski Melissa Wilfong Mary Malone Kathleen Hormer Steve Buckley Nancy Boyenton Jenifer Waters Linda Chambers Dan Martz Carol Breeze
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bradley.Ahalt.fcps.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
PROJECT INFORMATION: * []
Before an item in bold face indicates a correction to the meeting notes. Indicates an item which occurred subsequent to the meeting.
Meeting Notes: SCHEDULE STATUS: 1. .
Feasibility Study is proceeding
OLD BUSINESS: No Old Business NEW BUSINESS: PD4.1
The Consultant Team (Grimm + Parker) provided a brief recap of the previous meetings.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 2
PD4.2
The Consultant Team introduced 4 options for a Modernization + Addition design. The Consultant Team explained that the goal was for all 4 schemes to have a similar amount of demolition and alterations to the existing building in order to keep all 4 schemes comparable. Given the size and shape of the building on the existing site, concession must be made to the Educational Specifications to renovate and/or construct on the existing site. Most spaces are included in all 4 options, but many of the rooms are undersized and do not meet the adjacency criteria and other criteria outlined in the Educational Specifications. In addition, the existing building is a hindrance to achieve many of the Guiding Principles and main themes outlined in the Educational Specifications. For instance, the circulation in the existing building is narrow, does now have adequate space for storing equipment, and is hard to navigate. Therefore, allowing students to be independent as possible and having learning opportunities take place in the hallways are compromised in a Modernization + Addition option One of the major cons of all 4 options are the sizes of the existing classrooms. Tearing down all of the classrooms or adding on to them would be altering so much of the building, that the cost and phasing requirements would not be feasible. As a result, all of the options leave at least 2/3 of classrooms in their existing locations and at their current size. The classrooms will not meet the requirements of the Educational Specifications. They are very undersized and will become even smaller once the toilet rooms are brought up to code. Storage will still be an issue in the classrooms, and the existing linear layout of all the classrooms does not allow for the collaborative Shared Learning Area to be used as intended in the Educational Specifications. Schemes 1A and 1B looked at demolishing one of the existing classroom wings which allowed for a new 2 story addition along with other additions. Schemes 2A and 2B did not demolish any of the building and only built new additions. There are other major pros and cons to all 4 schemes. See the attached presentation for the proposed designs and a list of pros and cons for each option.
PD4.3
The Consultant Team explained each scheme to the group and asked that the group start to prioritize program that should not be compromised and what program could be reduced or eliminated if need be. The Consultants also asked each member of the team to share their thoughts and the option that they were leaning towards. The following comments are the preferred option and suggestions made by each Feasibility Study team member: 1A. The older students get their own space and their classrooms are the appropriate size. 2B or 1B. The kids must be a priority. The classrooms are clustered together. The gym should be more important than the future addition, Co-Located Services, and Parks & Recreation. 1A. The older students have their own space that meets the needs of the Educational Specifications 1B or 1A. The Gym should have an increased importance. Demolishing an existing classroom wing allows for better spaces.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 3
2B. The Shared Learning Areas at the ends of the wings should be expanded and allow for more corridor space. The Student Services should move to the existing Gym and relocate the Gym. 1B. There should be a new Gym in lieu of the Student Services. The future capacity should not be a high priority. 1A or 1B. The future development and new traffic patterns are a concern. Transitioning the students and learning should be a priority. 2B. Classrooms should be clustered together. The OT/PT and Sensory room should be more centrally located. The Co-Located Services should be far from the learning areas. 1B. If Co-Located Services are provided at Rock Creek then parking will become a huge issue that should be considered when prioritizing programs. The Gym should be a higher priority than the CoLocated Services. 1A. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. One compromise for the location of the High School students is to put the new High School wing where the new Aquatic Therapy is currently shown on 1A and then located the new Aquatic Therapy where the classrooms once were. The Gym should be higher priority. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. A possible new Gym location could be where the Non-Rock Creek programs are currently located, permitting there is enough space for the base bid Gym. 1B or 2B. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. The classrooms should be clustered together, or at least move the High School wing where the new Aquatic Therapy is proposed. The High School students should have their own space that is separate from the other students. Parking is a huge issue for all of these options, especially with Co-Located Services moving to Rock Creek. None of the schemes are able to properly address the current storage issue at Rock Creek. The scheme that meets the needs of the Educational Specifications and the students the most should be selected. NEXT MEETING: 1. 2.
The next design meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education Room. Due at next meeting: Revised Modernization + Addition options.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 4
THESE MEETING NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL ASSUME OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY IS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. Author: Janice Szymanski JMS/jms
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CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools January 4, 2016 Feasibility Study Meeting #4
Agenda 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW 2. MODERNIZATION + RENOVATION OPTIONS 3. NEW BUILDING ON SITE OPTIONS
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Description of Project Structure
WE ARE HERE
Overall Schedule
BOE Approval of Ed Spec Recommendation
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Feasibility Study Options 1. Renovation
Renovation of the existing building without additional space
2. Modernization and Addition
Renovation of the existing building along with additions to enlarge the building to meet Ed Spec requirements. Phase occupied renovation.
3. Replacement On Site
New building on site that meets all Ed Spec requirements. Phased on site with existing building demotion after completion.
4. Replacement Off Site
New building on site that meets all Ed Spec requirements.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 1A
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The existing Southern Classroom wing is demolished and a new “Cluster C” wing is built in it’s place. • A second story addition can be built on top of the new classroom cluster. This could be either the Co-Located Programs or the future classroom expansion. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 1A
Pros: • One of the base bid classroom clusters is full size and in an optimal layout for allowing classrooms to use the shared learning space. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • Classroom clusters are all separated. You do not need to travel through a cluster to reach another cluster. • A new construction classroom wing allows for a second floor expansion. An add alternate classroom cluster can stack on the second floor (or Co-located Services). • Additions are not long and narrow. It minimizes complications to the circulation. Cons: • There is no logical space to include Co-located Services and the Alternative Specialized Program. Both of these programs need a separate entrance and a large amount of space together. This could only be achieved if you were to build it on top of the new classroom bar. • Two of the three classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 1B
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The existing Southern Classroom wing is demolished and a Co-Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program take its place. • Instead of Co-Located/Alt Ed, a new Gymnasium could be provided where the existing Southern Classroom wing exists. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • A third Classroom Cluster is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 1B
Pros: • There is a new wing with a separate entrance and drop off for Co Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program. There would be minimal disturbance and maximum security/separation from Rock Creek’s program. This space could also be used for a new full sized Gymnasium and Parks and Rec Addition. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A new construction wing allows for expansion on the second floor. • A new construction classroom cluster allows for the alternate cluster to be built as a second story addition. Cons: • Two of the three classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated. You must travel through a cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 2A
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of all three of the existing classroom bars. • A new Living Suite and Instructional Kitchen are provided in the existing Southern classroom wing. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location. • Space for a potential fourth Classroom Cluster (add alternate) is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 2A
Pros: • There is no demolition of the existing building. Phasing and moving students would be easier. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A fourth cluster can be added to create a courtyard. In this scheme all four classroom clusters are located on the first floor. Cons: • All three of the base bid classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. The Southern classroom wing is very remote from the other two clusters. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated if the alternate is selected. You must travel through cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 2B
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The Co-Located Programs are relocated to the existing Southern Classroom Wing. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location. • A third Classroom Cluster is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 2B
Pros: • There is no demolition of the existing building. Phasing and moving students would be easier. • There is a renovated wing with a separate entrance and drop off for Co Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program. There would be minimal disturbance and maximum security/separation from Rock Creek’s program. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A fourth cluster can be added (add alternate) to create a courtyard. In this scheme all four classroom clusters are located on the first floor. Cons: • All three of the base bid classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. The Southern classroom wing is very remote from the other two clusters. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no logical space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated if the alternate is selected. You must travel through cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Site Plan Example • •
All additions fit within the property line. Some additions interfere with existing site elements such as the playground or the memorial garden. These would need to be relocated.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Site Analysis Existing Conditions
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Site Analysis
EXISTING ROCK CREEK SQUARE FOOTAGE: ~52,214 SF PROPOSED PROGRAM (FULL BUILD-OUT): 113,406 SF PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR: 13,401 SF PROPOSED FOOTPRINT (FULL BUILD-OUT): 100,005 SF
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid •
Approximately 80,000 SF footprint needed for base bid (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity •
Approximately 92,000 SF footprint needed for base bid and the future capacity (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity + Parks and Recreation •
Approximately 98,000 SF footprint needed for base bid, future capacity, and Parks & Rec (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity + Parks and Recreation + Co Located Programs on the First Floor • •
Approximately 113,000 SF footprint needed for full build-out on the first floor The footprint would interfere with all of Waverley’s Play areas.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Future Meeting Schedule • •
Feasibility Team will meet every 2 weeks, Tuesdays from 9-11 AM for approx. 4-6 months FCPS Steering Committee will meet Monthly, their meetings will begin directly following the Feasibility Study meetings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
E-Mail Address
Beth Pasierb Keith Harris Gloria Mikolajczyk Heather Clabaugh Sara Scovitch Sharon Buntman Tiana Haile Thomas Mulligan Brad Ahalt Holly Nelson Janice Szymanski Melissa Wilfong Mary Malone Kathleen Hormer Steve Buckley Nancy Boyenton Jenifer Waters Linda Chambers Dan Martz Carol Breeze
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bradley.Ahalt.fcps.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
PROJECT INFORMATION: * []
Before an item in bold face indicates a correction to the meeting notes. Indicates an item which occurred subsequent to the meeting.
Meeting Notes: SCHEDULE STATUS: 1. .
Feasibility Study is proceeding
OLD BUSINESS: No Old Business NEW BUSINESS: PD4.1
The Consultant Team (Grimm + Parker) provided a brief recap of the previous meetings.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 2
PD4.2
The Consultant Team introduced 4 options for a Modernization + Addition design. The Consultant Team explained that the goal was for all 4 schemes to have a similar amount of demolition and alterations to the existing building in order to keep all 4 schemes comparable. Given the size and shape of the building on the existing site, concession must be made to the Educational Specifications to renovate and/or construct on the existing site. Most spaces are included in all 4 options, but many of the rooms are undersized and do not meet the adjacency criteria and other criteria outlined in the Educational Specifications. In addition, the existing building is a hindrance to achieve many of the Guiding Principles and main themes outlined in the Educational Specifications. For instance, the circulation in the existing building is narrow, does now have adequate space for storing equipment, and is hard to navigate. Therefore, allowing students to be independent as possible and having learning opportunities take place in the hallways are compromised in a Modernization + Addition option One of the major cons of all 4 options are the sizes of the existing classrooms. Tearing down all of the classrooms or adding on to them would be altering so much of the building, that the cost and phasing requirements would not be feasible. As a result, all of the options leave at least 2/3 of classrooms in their existing locations and at their current size. The classrooms will not meet the requirements of the Educational Specifications. They are very undersized and will become even smaller once the toilet rooms are brought up to code. Storage will still be an issue in the classrooms, and the existing linear layout of all the classrooms does not allow for the collaborative Shared Learning Area to be used as intended in the Educational Specifications. Schemes 1A and 1B looked at demolishing one of the existing classroom wings which allowed for a new 2 story addition along with other additions. Schemes 2A and 2B did not demolish any of the building and only built new additions. There are other major pros and cons to all 4 schemes. See the attached presentation for the proposed designs and a list of pros and cons for each option.
PD4.3
The Consultant Team explained each scheme to the group and asked that the group start to prioritize program that should not be compromised and what program could be reduced or eliminated if need be. The Consultants also asked each member of the team to share their thoughts and the option that they were leaning towards. The following comments are the preferred option and suggestions made by each Feasibility Study team member: 1A. The older students get their own space and their classrooms are the appropriate size. 2B or 1B. The kids must be a priority. The classrooms are clustered together. The gym should be more important than the future addition, Co-Located Services, and Parks & Recreation. 1A. The older students have their own space that meets the needs of the Educational Specifications 1B or 1A. The Gym should have an increased importance. Demolishing an existing classroom wing allows for better spaces.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 3
2B. The Shared Learning Areas at the ends of the wings should be expanded and allow for more corridor space. The Student Services should move to the existing Gym and relocate the Gym. 1B. There should be a new Gym in lieu of the Student Services. The future capacity should not be a high priority. 1A or 1B. The future development and new traffic patterns are a concern. Transitioning the students and learning should be a priority. 2B. Classrooms should be clustered together. The OT/PT and Sensory room should be more centrally located. The Co-Located Services should be far from the learning areas. 1B. If Co-Located Services are provided at Rock Creek then parking will become a huge issue that should be considered when prioritizing programs. The Gym should be a higher priority than the CoLocated Services. 1A. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. One compromise for the location of the High School students is to put the new High School wing where the new Aquatic Therapy is currently shown on 1A and then located the new Aquatic Therapy where the classrooms once were. The Gym should be higher priority. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. A possible new Gym location could be where the Non-Rock Creek programs are currently located, permitting there is enough space for the base bid Gym. 1B or 2B. The Student Services programs should be relocated to the existing Gym and a new Gym should be provided. The classrooms should be clustered together, or at least move the High School wing where the new Aquatic Therapy is proposed. The High School students should have their own space that is separate from the other students. Parking is a huge issue for all of these options, especially with Co-Located Services moving to Rock Creek. None of the schemes are able to properly address the current storage issue at Rock Creek. The scheme that meets the needs of the Educational Specifications and the students the most should be selected. NEXT MEETING: 1. 2.
The next design meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education Room. Due at next meeting: Revised Modernization + Addition options.
CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek School Feasibility Study Team Meeting #4 Page No. 4
THESE MEETING NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL ASSUME OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY IS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. Author: Janice Szymanski JMS/jms
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CALVERTON / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE / BALTIMORE 11720 Beltsville Drive Suite 600 / Calverton MD 20705 / Tel 301.595.1000 / Fax 301.595.0089 / grimmandparker.com
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools January 4, 2016 Feasibility Study Meeting #4
Agenda 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW 2. MODERNIZATION + RENOVATION OPTIONS 3. NEW BUILDING ON SITE OPTIONS
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Description of Project Structure
WE ARE HERE
Overall Schedule
BOE Approval of Ed Spec Recommendation
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Feasibility Study Options 1. Renovation
Renovation of the existing building without additional space
2. Modernization and Addition
Renovation of the existing building along with additions to enlarge the building to meet Ed Spec requirements. Phase occupied renovation.
3. Replacement On Site
New building on site that meets all Ed Spec requirements. Phased on site with existing building demotion after completion.
4. Replacement Off Site
New building on site that meets all Ed Spec requirements.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 1A
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The existing Southern Classroom wing is demolished and a new “Cluster C” wing is built in it’s place. • A second story addition can be built on top of the new classroom cluster. This could be either the Co-Located Programs or the future classroom expansion. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 1A
Pros: • One of the base bid classroom clusters is full size and in an optimal layout for allowing classrooms to use the shared learning space. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • Classroom clusters are all separated. You do not need to travel through a cluster to reach another cluster. • A new construction classroom wing allows for a second floor expansion. An add alternate classroom cluster can stack on the second floor (or Co-located Services). • Additions are not long and narrow. It minimizes complications to the circulation. Cons: • There is no logical space to include Co-located Services and the Alternative Specialized Program. Both of these programs need a separate entrance and a large amount of space together. This could only be achieved if you were to build it on top of the new classroom bar. • Two of the three classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 1B
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The existing Southern Classroom wing is demolished and a Co-Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program take its place. • Instead of Co-Located/Alt Ed, a new Gymnasium could be provided where the existing Southern Classroom wing exists. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • A third Classroom Cluster is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 1B
Pros: • There is a new wing with a separate entrance and drop off for Co Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program. There would be minimal disturbance and maximum security/separation from Rock Creek’s program. This space could also be used for a new full sized Gymnasium and Parks and Rec Addition. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A new construction wing allows for expansion on the second floor. • A new construction classroom cluster allows for the alternate cluster to be built as a second story addition. Cons: • Two of the three classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated. You must travel through a cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 2A
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of all three of the existing classroom bars. • A new Living Suite and Instructional Kitchen are provided in the existing Southern classroom wing. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location. • Space for a potential fourth Classroom Cluster (add alternate) is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 2A
Pros: • There is no demolition of the existing building. Phasing and moving students would be easier. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A fourth cluster can be added to create a courtyard. In this scheme all four classroom clusters are located on the first floor. Cons: • All three of the base bid classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. The Southern classroom wing is very remote from the other two clusters. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated if the alternate is selected. You must travel through cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Key:
Modernization + Addition
new addition
Option 2B
repurposed renovation
Key Features: • The Co-Located Programs are relocated to the existing Southern Classroom Wing. • Additional classrooms and a Shared Learning area are provided off of the existing classroom bars. • A new therapy pool and building services suite is built off of the Southern end of the building. • Student services and support services are relocated to the existing Non-RCS wing. • The health Suite is enlarged. • The Media Center is relocated to the existing Therapy Pool location. • A third Classroom Cluster is provided at the end of the existing classroom wings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Option 2B
Pros: • There is no demolition of the existing building. Phasing and moving students would be easier. • There is a renovated wing with a separate entrance and drop off for Co Located Programs and the Alternative Specialized Program. There would be minimal disturbance and maximum security/separation from Rock Creek’s program. • Aquatic therapy is full size and equal distance from all 3 classroom clusters. • A fourth cluster can be added (add alternate) to create a courtyard. In this scheme all four classroom clusters are located on the first floor. Cons: • All three of the base bid classroom clusters are very undersized. The linear layout of the classrooms do not allow for the optimal use of the shared learning area. The Southern classroom wing is very remote from the other two clusters. • PE programs are undersized. It is difficult to expand the gym due to its internal location. There is no logical space to include the Parks and Rec Alternate. • While there is an area to expand Dining, the kitchen is still very undersized. There is no space to include a stage off of Dining. • There is no logical space to include a Public Commons. • Corridors are narrow and storage space, especially near the classroom clusters, is still limited. • All of the long additions makes circulation and navigation more difficult. • There is limited opportunities for navigating the building without adult supervision. • Classroom clusters are not separated if the alternate is selected. You must travel through cluster to reach the new addition cluster. This issue becomes worse if an additional cluster is built as a second story addition on top of the new construction.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Modernization + Addition Site Plan Example • •
All additions fit within the property line. Some additions interfere with existing site elements such as the playground or the memorial garden. These would need to be relocated.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Site Analysis Existing Conditions
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Site Analysis
EXISTING ROCK CREEK SQUARE FOOTAGE: ~52,214 SF PROPOSED PROGRAM (FULL BUILD-OUT): 113,406 SF PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR: 13,401 SF PROPOSED FOOTPRINT (FULL BUILD-OUT): 100,005 SF
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid •
Approximately 80,000 SF footprint needed for base bid (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity •
Approximately 92,000 SF footprint needed for base bid and the future capacity (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity + Parks and Recreation •
Approximately 98,000 SF footprint needed for base bid, future capacity, and Parks & Rec (assuming Co-located Services and other acceptable programs can be located on the second floor)
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
New Building On Site Base Bid + Future Capacity + Parks and Recreation + Co Located Programs on the First Floor • •
Approximately 113,000 SF footprint needed for full build-out on the first floor The footprint would interfere with all of Waverley’s Play areas.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
Future Meeting Schedule • •
Feasibility Team will meet every 2 weeks, Tuesdays from 9-11 AM for approx. 4-6 months FCPS Steering Committee will meet Monthly, their meetings will begin directly following the Feasibility Study meetings.
Rock Creek Center, Frederick County Public Schools
