Ashby, Pepperell, Townsend North Middlesex Regional High School Feasibility Study Update June 6, 2013
AGENDA Preliminary Design Program (PDP) District Capacity Analysis Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) Project Costs Factors That Impact Construction Costs Next Steps
Existing HS MSBA Guidelines for 870 Students GROSS AREA: Actual 197,377 sf 175,740 sf Classrooms / Teaching Spaces Number of classrooms sized smaller than 850 sf 58 47 31 (54%) 0 Number of science rooms sized smaller than 1440 sf 10 (100%) 0 Auditorium Size Gymnasium Size Custodial/Maintenance 3,700 sf 5,800 sf 1 @ 10,050 sf 1 @ 7,780 sf 2 @ 17,830 sf 1 @ 12,000 sf 6,414 sf 2278 sf
Existing High School (1960-70) 9-12 Peter Fitzpatrick (1938) Leased by SPED Collaborative Varnum Brook (1977) K-4 Squannacook (1989) Pre-K Nissitissit (2002) 5-8 Gross Area (sq ft) Required Area (sq ft) Core Classroom Space Deficiencies Qualifiers 197,377 gsf =(20,000)* 46 =9 Refer to Building Due-diligence Report and Building Survey Presentation on 4/22/13 80,442 gsf =(114,558) 33 =(4) All auxiliary spaces vastly undersized Art @ 31% & Music @ 18% of MSBA Gym @ 26% & Library @ 37% of MSBA 136,047 gsf =(58,953) 31 =(6) All auxiliary spaces undersized (except cafeteria) Auditorium @37% of MSBA Library @ 56% of MSBA 58,400 gsf =(136,600) 19 =(18) All auxiliary spaces undersized No Auditorium 127,577 gsf =(67,423) 37 =(0) Art @ 69% of MSBA SPED @ 40% of MSBA GYM @ 67% + Auditorium @ 54% of MSBA *After space and adjacency correction 37 core classrooms required at High School Parking Capacity Fields +/- 425 1 track & football field with stadium seating 1 baseball field 1 softball field 4 soccer/lacrosse /practice fields Septic/Sewer On-Site Septic Systems +/- 140 1 informal field Town sewer +/- 165 6 tennis courts, 6 gen. playfields, 3 basketball courts, 5 baseball/softball +/- 180 6 tennis courts, 1 baseball, 1 softball, 3 playfields +/- 312 1 Baseball Field, 4 Soccer Fields Town sewer Closing down treatment plant New septic system Town sewer
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS REVIEWED Option 1 Option 2a Option 2b.2 Option 2c Option 3a Option 3b Option 3c Option 3d
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS REVIEWED Option 1 Option 2a Option 2b.2 Option 2c Option 3a Option 3b Option 3c Option 3d
Option 2b.2 - Site Addition / Renovation
Auditorium Art Art Main Entrance Gym expansion Music SPED Courtyard Admin Guidance Cafeteria Library Media Kitchen Maint Service Cust LGI Classrooms SPED Bus Entrance Option 2b.2 - Floor Plan Addition / Renovation
ADD/RENOVATION OPTION 2B.2 Existing Building 197,377 gsf Proposed 190,656 gsf MSBA Guidelines 175,740 gsf PROS (BUILDING) Moderate ability to close off non-public areas Admin is at hub of activity Improved organization (STEM Wing) PROS (SITE) Main entry is close to main parking area Opportunity for public plaza Separate bus/parent drop-offs CONS (BUILDING) Challenging phasing and distribution 50% of classrooms are older wing CONS (SITE) Main entrance faces away from Rt.119 No Admin oversight at bus drop-off Pros and Cons
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS REVIEWED Option 1 Option 2a Option 2b.2 Option 2c Option 3a Option 3b Option 3c Option 3d
Option 3a Full Educational Program - New Construction
Option 3a Site Plan Full Educational Program - New Construction
Fitness Gymnasium Main Entrance Admin Service Entrance Lockers Custodian Maintenanc e Kitchen SPED Commons Library/Media Auditorium Music Music Art Art Tech LGI STEM Classrooms Humanities Classrooms Option 3a Floor Plan Full Educational Program - New Construction
NEW BUILDING OPTION 3A PROS (BUILDING) Existing Building 197,377 gsf New Building 192,005 gsf MSBA Guidelines 175,740 gsf Meets full educational program Revised location avoids need for temporary trailers; No Demo Required PROS (SITE) Renovates in place track and field complex (minimized costs and impact on athletics) Set back from both roads and associated noise Creates comprehensive site circulation layout CONS (SITE) Interferes with existing septic Backs onto trees (loss of trees) Pros and Cons
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS REVIEWED Option 1 Option 2a Option 2b.2 Option 2c Option 3a Option 3b Option 3c Option 3d
Option 3d Reduced Educational Program - New Construction
Option 3d Site Plan Reduced Educational Program - New Construction
Fitness Gymnasium Main Entrance Admin Service Entrance Lockers Custodian Maintenanc e Kitchen SPED Commons Library/Media Auditorium Music Music Art Art Tech LGI STEM Classrooms Humanities Classrooms Option 3d Floor Plan Reduced Educational Program - New Construction
OPTION 3A VS. 3D COMPARISON 5/31/2013 Revisions net change in SF Comments General Classrooms reduce from 29 to 28 850 sf Large Group Instruction reduce from 2 to 1 2,000 sf Computer Lab reduce from 1 to 0 1,000 sf no computer labs in school Language Lab reduce from 1 to 0 1,000 sf no language lab in school, assume on a cart School Store (run by Life Skills Students) reduce from 1 to 0 400 sf Store to be incorporated into Life Skills classroom (kiosk) Art Graphics Lab (Mac) reduce from 1 to 0 1,200 sf incorporate curriculum into Voc / Tech classroom w/ technology Music office reduce from 1 to 0 300 sf assume room to come from teacher planning allowance Business Classroom reduce from 1200 to 850 350 sf Business Technology Lab reduce from 1200 to 1000 200 sf Service Program (Garden support room) reduce from 500 to 150 350 sf Sink and small storage only tools in outdoor shed 7,650 sf 11,475 sf 1.5 multiplier
NEW BUILDING OPTION 3D PROS (BUILDING) Meets the goals of the educational program Existing Building 197,377 gsf New Building 180,530 gsf MSBA Guidelines 175,740 gsf Revised location avoids need for temporary trailers; No Demo Required PROS (SITE) Renovates in place track and field complex (minimized costs and impact on athletics) Set back from both roads and associated noise Creates comprehensive site circulation layout CONS (SITE) Interferes with existing septic Backs onto trees (loss of trees) Pros and Cons
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS SCHEDULE Add/Reno Option 2b.2 3 years Spring 2018* New Option 3a 2.8 years Spring 2017* New Option 3d 2.8 years Spring 2017* Preliminary Schematic Report (PSR) *Assumes start of construction March 2015
CONCEPTUAL PROJECT COSTS & TAX IMPACT MSBA base reimbursement rate of 57.11% Tax rate based on Fiscal 2013 assessed valuation of a $75 -$90M construction cost per $100,000 of home value Average Annual Tax Impact per $100,000 Pepperell Townsend Ashby $81.42 - $97.81 $89.46 - $107.47 $76.89 - $92.37
FACTORS THAT IMPACT CONSTRUCTION COSTS Reduce Scope Reduce program area Reduce limit of work e.g. no work on fields, no work on parking lot Reduce areas of renovation e.g. minimal work in auditorium Reduce areas of AC Eliminate modulars use existing district buildings Reduce Quality Reduce all building & engineering systems Reduce overall level of finish Cost Quality Scope
Example of Scope Reduction
Cost for Temporary Modulars 2b.2 - $1.5M 2c - $2.5M Cost to upgrade Peter Fitzpatrick to accommodate Grade 9 $1.437M Offsetting Cost of Temporary Classrooms
Interior Finishes Example
CMU Brick Stone Arriscraft (Thin set MFD stone) Metal Panel Composite Wood Panel Terracotta Channel Glass Low $/sf $/sf $/sf $/sf $/sf High $/sf $/sf $/sf $/sf $/sf Exterior Closure Materials
NEXT STEPS Submit PSR Preferred Schematic Report Ongoing Meetings with Building Committee and Community MSBA facility advisory study committee 6/26/13 or 7/10/13 MSBA board meeting to approve preferred schematic 7/31/13 Schematic Design 8/1/2013 12/12/2013 MSBA Review 12/13/2013 1/29/2014 MSBA Board Meeting 1/29/2014 Annual Town Meeting Vote Spring 2014
OTHER PROGRAMS TO CONSIDER? Central Administration - no* Culinary Arts Program - no Community Uses for NMRHS - inherent Teen Center - inherent Maintenance Facility - yes *Options for central admin still under discussion
DISTRICT MAINTENANCE & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Existing: Exterior Shed 2,000 sf Old Central Office 3,500 sf Interior Old Wood Shop 3,015 sf Interior Custodian Shop 1,020 sf Proposed: 9,535 sf Single Stand Alone Facility? ±10,000 sf Cost Range $2-3M Building & Grounds Two Trucks, Tractor, Lawn Mowers Buildings & Grounds Athletic Exterior Equipment Storage, High Jumps etc. Surplus Furniture Storage Drama Sceneries Project Graduation Materials Custodian Workshop Truck Storage Does not include on site storage boxes for athletics.
UPCOMING MEETINGS June 6 th (TBD) - Joint meeting of the BC, School Com, Selectman Boards and Fin Com June 10 th - Building Committee Meeting June 13 th - Submit PSR June 17 th - Building Committee Meeting at Nissitissit Middle School June 17 th - Community Meeting
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