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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Special City Council
June 25, 2019, 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. TOPICS
2.1 County Road 47 Corridor Study Update
Power Point Presentation
Stakeholder Engagement Summary
2.2 Plymouth Fire Station Needs Assessment and Design Recommendation Study
Plymouth Fire Stations Study Presentation
Plymouth Fire Station Study Report
2.3 Set future Study Sessions
July
August
September
October
3. ADJOURN
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Special City
Council
June 25, 2019
Agenda
Number:2.1
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Chris LaBounty, City Engineer
Reviewed by:Michael Thompson, Public Works Director
Item:County Road 47 Corridor Study Update
1. Action Requested:
Receive a brief update on the progress of the County Road 47 corridor study and provide feedback
on the typical roadway section.
2. Background:
The City, in partnership with Hennepin County, is studying this east-west corridor from Northwest
Boulevard to County Road 101 (Brockton Lane). The Council received an update at the Special
Council Meeting on February 26 which covered the Flash Vote results and the public engagement
process including partnering with Meadow Ridge Elementary at its International Night on March 7
and utilizing the school space for the corridor study at their open house on March 13.
Approximately 100 people attended the open house at Meadow Ridge Elementary School on March
13. CCX ran a story which can be found at:
https://ccxmedia.org/news/pedestrians-weigh-in-on-future-of-county-road-47/
Additionally, an interactive GIS mapping tool was utilized to collect online feedback at that time. It
should be noted that Plymouth and Hennepin County also met with officials from the cities of
Medina, Corcoran, and Maple Grove to garner input. A summarized version of the stakeholder
engagement is attached.
Plymouth residents and motorists have shared a variety of concerns regarding County Road 47 in the
last decade, including speed limits, a lack of pedestrian facilities, lack of turn lanes, and the need for
improved intersections and pedestrian crossings. Though County Road 47 is a Hennepin County
roadway, the City is taking a proactive approach with a study of the entire corridor in 2019 to inform
near-term and long-term infrastructure improvements as funding becomes available.
The City's engineering consultant has completed summarizing community feedback, evaluating
future traffic needs, and reviewing right-of-way and design constraints for the corridor.
This is the second check-in point with the Council in which staff will provide a summary of the
findings to date and seek input and direction on the roadway typical section before concept layouts
and costs are developed which will ultimately inform near-term and long-term infrastructure
projects.
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3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
Power Point Presentation
Stakeholder Engagement Summary
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Study Area
CR 47 Corridor
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Process & Schedule
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Stakeholder Engagement Update Over 1,000 comments
were received via:
FlashVote Survey
Feedback Map
International Night
Open HouseThere is strong support for:
Sidewalks & a trail along County
Road 47
Reduced vehicle speeds (& a lower
speed limit)
Increased visibility of all users
Elimination of the bypass lanes
and/or untraditional turn lanes on
the east end of the corridor
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Existing Conditions
Corridor has variable
turn lanes
Posted speed limit is
45 or 50 MPH
2015 ADT: 3,900 –
11,200
5 signalized intersections & 16 stop-controlled intersections
▪1 pedestrian flasher
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Crash Analysis
Over half of the crashes in the corridor were at signalized intersections.
70% of the crashes in the corridor were “fender-benders” that did not result in
injury.
The most common types of crashes are turning-related and rear-ends.
Failing to yield the right of way and distracted driving are the most common
contributing factors.
Crashes at stop signs and between intersections had higher rates of injury than
those at traffic signals.
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Signalized Intersection Recommendations
Add north/south lane
on Lawndale Lane
Add turn lanes on
County Road 47 at
101/Brockton Lane Optimize signal timing
Only one travel lane (per direction) is needed to serve 2040 traffic
2040 Intersection ADT: 5,300 –14,900
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Long-Term Concept Development
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Design Speed
Public input: speeds are too fast
▪Existing Speed Limit: 45-50 MPH
Design context: pedestrians and bicyclists in the corridor warrant
consideration of lower design speed
▪Design speed impacts the design of the roadway
Design recommendation: Future CR 47 design speed is 40 MPH to
balance the needs of vehicular mobility with pedestrian and bicycle
crossings
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Existing Cross-Section
1 lane in each
direction
Shoulder (no curb
and gutter)
+ Turn lanes at
some intersections
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Future Typical Section (without shoulder)
RIGHT AND LEFT TURN LANES INCLUDED AT ALL PUBLIC INTERSECTIONS
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Future Typical Section (with shoulder)
RIGHT AND LEFT TURN LANES INCLUDED AT ALL PUBLIC INTERSECTIONS
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Locations for Pedestrian Crossing Treatments
Middle section:
Walk/Bike to Plymouth Dog
Park & crossing Dunkirk Lane
West end:
Walk/Bike to School & Troy
Lane visibility East end:
Uncomfortable crossings at
Dallas, Annapolis, and Yucca Lane
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“Menu” of Pedestrian Treatments
Treatments to be evaluated
in Action Plan & coordinated
with long term vision:
Crosswalk markings & signage
Striping improvements & rumble
strips
Curb extensions
Median refuge islands
Pedestrian Flashers 17
“Menu” of Pedestrian Treatments
Crosswalk markings & signage
Striping improvements &
rumble strips
Curb extensions
Median refuge islands
Pedestrian Flashers
Treatments to be evaluated
in Action Plan & coordinated
with long term vision:
Image Source: Federal Highway Administration
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“Menu” of Pedestrian Treatments
Crosswalk markings & signage
Striping improvements & rumble
strips
Curb extensions
Median refuge islands
Pedestrian Flashers
Treatments to be evaluated
in Action Plan & coordinated
with long term vision:
Image Source: National Association of City Transportation Officials
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“Menu” of Pedestrian Treatments
Crosswalk markings & signage
Striping improvements & rumble
strips
Curb extensions
Median refuge islands
Pedestrian Flashers
Treatments to be evaluated
in Action Plan & coordinated
with long term vision:
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“Menu” of Pedestrian Treatments
Treatments to be evaluated in Action
Plan & coordinated with long term
vision:
Crosswalk markings & signage
Striping improvements & rumble
strips
Curb extensions
Median refuge islands
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CR 47 Corridor Study Next Steps
Summer: Continue engineering analysis
▪Hold Open House
▪Select preferred alternative
▪Evaluate near-term pedestrian crossing improvements
August-September: Develop Action Plan
Fall 2019: City Council Work Session #3
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Questions or Comments?
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Public Engagement Process Summary
Feedback was obtained in many ways in the first round of engagement.
Open House Attendance & Activities: Nearly 60 people signed in to the Open House on Wednesday, March 13.
These sixty attendees participated in three in-person activities.
Comment Cards & Emails: 35 comment cards were filled out at the Open House, and some comments were
emailed to staff after the event. The vast majority this feedback was in support of changes to the corridor; 3
notes were in opposition of change.
Online Feedback Map: Nearly 250 pieces of feedback (such as experiences, likes or dislikes of comments, and
identifiation of key destinations) were captured via the Online Feedback Map. 86 users logged in to the map by
providing their emails.
Results Summary
The map below shows where each of the comments were in the corridor by mode. The comments were split evenly
between the three modes, and concentrations of comments occurr at Troy Lane and Meadow Ridge Elementary, at
Egan Dog Park and Dunkirk Lane, Cheshire Parkway, Dallas Lane & Annapolis Lane, and Yucca Lane.
From the first round of public engagement, there is strong support for the following:
Sidewalks & a trail along County Road 47
Reduced vehicle speeds (with support for a lower speed limit)
Increased sight distances and visibility for all users (as it relates to both horizontal and vertical curves)
Elimination of the bypass lanes and/or untraditional turn lanes on the east end of the corridor 24
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Detailed Results
The comments received in the first round of engagement can be grouped into three overall categories, with
subcategories in each:
Missing sidewalks or trails, uncomfortable pedestrian crossings, and vehicle speeds were the most common messages.
The following pages show where the comments are that mention each topic from the public engagement process.
Missing
Infrastructure
Missing Sidewalk or Trail
Missing Pedestrian Crossing
Roadway
Design Items
Uncomfortable Pedestrian Crossing
(including “Double Threat”)
Blind Corner (Challenging Curves)
Hill (Challenging Grades)
Trend of Rolled Vehicles
Narrow Section
Operational
Challenges
Vehicle Speeds Too Fast
Challenge with Turning onto CR 47
(Visibility)
Challenge with Turning onto CR 47
(No Gaps/Time)
Challenge with Turning off CR 47
Access Management Concern
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Missing Sidewalk or Trail
Uncomfortable Pedestrian Crossing (including "Double Threat")
Vehicle Speeds too Fast
Blind Corner (Challenging Curves)
Missing Pedestrian Crossing
Hill (Challenging Grades)
Challenge with Turning Off CR 47
Narrow Section
Challenge with Turning onto CR 47 (No Gaps/Time)
Challenge with Turning onto CR 47 (Visibility)
Access Management Concern
Trend of Rolled Vehicles
Numbers of Times Mentioned
Messages from Public Engagement Round 1
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Missing Infrastructure Feedback
Sidewalk, wide shoulder, and/or trail for pedestrian and bike users is noted as missing throughout
More frequent pedestrian crossings desired on the west end of the corridor
Currently Lawndale Lane and Vicksburg Lane are the only intersections with marked crossings on that
section
Several people suggested that a crossing and/or infrastructure to bicycle or walk to Meadow Ridge Elementary
school would be utilized
The narrow bridge deck west of the Plymouth Dog Park makes walking along CR 47 to the park challenging
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Roadway Design & Operational Feedback
The most frequently noted locations had uncomfortable existing pedestrian crossings coupled with visibility
and/or speed issues:
Troy Lane: Several comments described challenges turning to and from Troy Lane due to curvature & speeds
of vehicles on County Road 47. Pedestrians don’t like crossing here due to the high speeds of vehicles.
Plymouth Dog Park: A narrow bridge deck makes walking along CR 47 challenging and makes it hard to see
pedestrians crossing to the park. This crossing was noted as uncomfortable due to vehicle speeds.
Dunkirk Lane: several comments noted a trend of rolled vehicles. Pedestrian crossing made challenging by
limited sight distances along curves and high speeds of vehicles.
Cheshire Parkway: comments were mostly regarding trail connectivity, bicycle accommodations, and speeds
of vehicles
Dallas Lane: Several comments noted that drivers disregard the pedestrian flashers or are required to come
to very sudden stops when they did notice pedestrians in the crosswalk. Most comments are regarding
speed of vehicles approaching crosswalk.
Yucca Lane: Several comments described challenges turning onto County Road 47 from Yucca Lane, and
there were similar comments to Dallas Lane, where drivers are not yielding the right of way to pedestrians.
There were double threat scenarios identified at Yucca (when drivers use the turning lanes as bypass lanes).
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Operational Challenges Feedback
Vehicle speeds are noted as too fast throughout the corridor, and turning is a challenge, but for different
reasons depending on location:
On the west side of the corridor: Vehicle speeds were noted as a challenge for other vehicles to make turns.
These challenges were due to a combination of vehicle speeds and limited visibility. Troy Lane is a primary
concentration of these comments.
On the east side of the corridor: Vehicle speeds were noted as a challenge for pedestrians to cross County
Road 47 and for vehicles to make turns. On the east side of the corridor, there were more comments
regarding limited gaps in traffic, coupled with speed and some visibility issues. These comments were
concentrated around Dallas Lane.
Vehicles experience back-pressure turning off County Road 47 throughout the corridor.
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Special City
Council
June 25, 2019
Agenda
Number:2.2
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Rodger Coppa, Fire Chief
Reviewed by:Michael Goldstein, Public Safety Director
Item: Plymouth Fire Station Needs Assessment and Design
Recommendation Study
1. Action Requested:
Discuss the Plymouth Fire Station Needs Assessment and Design Recommendation Study
2. Background:
A work group comprised of Chief Coppa, Deputy Chief Dreelan, Battalion Chief Evenson, and
Facilities Supervisor Mehrkens was created in response to the information discovered in the
Ameresco Facilities Assessment completed in October 2018. That report identified approximately
$785,000 of deferred maintenance across the three fire stations with $735,000 identified as high
priority, exclusively at Fire Stations 2 and 3. In addition to this deferred maintenance, the current
facilities have significant deficiencies related to meeting current safety and operational standards,
including space for current and future training needs, adequate space for apparatus, and safety
concerns around structural integrity, healthy environments, ergonomics and flow. Partnering the
Ameresco data with these other shortfalls, staff was given direction by the City Manager to gather
more information.
A Request for Qualifications was sent to eight local firms with experience in municipal architectural
projects - more specifically, fire stations. Staff received qualification packets from six architectural
firms. The work-group scored the submissions and invited the four top scoring firms to present and
interview. Staff conducted the interviews and selected CNH Architects to complete a station needs
assessment and design recommendation.
Fire Station 1 was not included in this needs study. This station doesn't have nearly the amount of
deferred maintenance as the other two stations as well as a basement so the structural needs found
at Stations 2 and 3 are not present. In addition, this station will continue to be used in its current
capacity with paid-on-call firefighters; therefore, it will not require modifications for the staffing
model change.
The initial focus of the study was to make an accurate assessment of both buildings’ physical
condition and clearly identify impediments to current and future operational needs. CNH performed
site visits at both stations and was provided with the data from the Ameresco Facilities Assessment.
As outlined in the CNH report, both Fire Station 2 and Fire Station 3 need significant financial
investments over the next few years. Station 2 is nearing the end of its useful life span and doesn’t
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model. Station 3 has significant deferred maintenance, health and safety concerns, and also doesn't
meet the needs of the current or future department profile.
Changing facilities to meet the operational needs of the department will allow staff to operate and
train more efficiently, maintain the health and well-being of personnel, and support the ability to
safely and efficiently meet the needs of the community now and into the future.
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
Plymouth Fire Stations Study Presentation
Plymouth Fire Station Study Report
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Plymouth
Fire Station #2
&
Fire Station #3
Study
CNH Architects
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Introduction
Project History
Existing Facilities
Current Best Practices
Deferred & Future Maintenance
Service Model Changes
Station #2
Station #3
Conclusion / Q&A
Introduction
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Project History
Deficiencies in Station
Deficiencies in Operations
Service Model Changes
Request for Qualifications
Design Team Selection
Facilities Background
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Existing Facilities
Stations #2 & #3 Aerial Map
Station 3
Station 2
Station 1
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Existing Facilities
Station #2 Site & Building
Built: 1977
Size: 11,304 SF
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Existing Facilities
Station #3 Site & Building
Built: 1989
Size: 18,806 SF
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
NFPA Station Design Standards
Health & Safety
Carcinogen Exposure Reduction
Firefighter Safety
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Fire Station Zoning:
Hot – High Hazard Zone
Tr ansition – Moderate Hazard Zone
Cold – Low Hazard Zone
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
Carcinogen Exposure
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Design & Equipment Elements to Address
Sources of Carcinogens:
Prevent crossover contamination
Separate entrances to occupied spaces
Self-sufficient design within each zone
Separate toilet, laundry & janitor closet
Centralized location
Address transitions – signage, sinks, walk-off
flooring
Enclosed PPE Storage
Decon Toilet/Showers
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
Remove & Isolate Sources
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Firefighter Training Features & Goals
Reduces training cost for department
More efficient use of firefighter time
Better trained firefighters
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
Training Features
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Firefighter Training Features & Goals
Recruitment and retention benefits
Firefighters remain on site and
available to respond
Many elements use existing space with
minimal added cost
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Current Best Practices
Training Features
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Deferred & Future
Maintenance
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Deferred & Future Maintenance
Ameresco Report: Station #2
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Deferred & Future Maintenance
Ameresco Report: Station #3
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Service Model Changes
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Service Model Changes
Service Model
Staffed Station Model
Dorms
Appropriately sized living spaces
Separate lockers for on-site storage of
firefighter personal and departmental
items
Operational flow of station
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Issues
Building Moisture Issues
Deferred maintenance
Building construction issues
Health & Safety
Cross contamination in spaces
Turnout gear exposed to
carcinogens
Lack of appropriate
ventilation
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Issues
Insufficient Space
Existing spaces too small
Not enough room to add
additional spaces
Fire Department Operations
Day to day operations changed
Not enough space for training
Temporary dorms have
eliminated classroom spaces
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Needs
Program
Operations 2,064 SF
Administration 6,933 SF
Apparatus Bays/Training 9,952 SF
Residence 4,509 SF
Decontamination 1,447 SF
Exterior Walls 1,176 SF
Total Area 26,081 SF
Existing 11,304 SF
Shortage 14,777 SF
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Needs
Standards
Opportunity to add in station training
Safe & healthy environment
Meeting NFPA standards
Upgrade to meet service model changes
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Design
Approach
Economically
infeasible to expand
apparatus bays
Operating during
upgrades
Significant repair
costs Larch Lane53
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Design
Approach
New facility
adjacent to existing
facility
Operating during
Phase I
construction
Improved response
flow Larch Lane54
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Design
Site
Improved flow
Separation
from
residential
Improved
response Larch Lane55
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Design
First Floor
Appropriately sized
apparatus bays
Separate turnout
gear room
Separate decon
spaces
In house training
Residence with dorms,
dayroom, & kitchen
Admin command
vehicle garage
Apparatus
Bays
Operations Decon
Training
Residence
Command
Vehicle
Garage
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Design
Second Floor
Second story
tr aining access from
apparatus bays
Additional office
space / classroom
Opportunity to
relocate Admin
offices (optional)
Training
Office
Admin
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #2
Station #2 Concept Budget
Estimate
Hard Cost $8,070,396
Contingency (15%) $1,210,559
Soft Cost $ 888,951
Contingency (10%) $ 88,895
Total Cost w/o Contingency $8,959,346
Total Cost with Contingency $10,258,801
**Current dollar value
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Issues
Building Moisture Issues
Deferred maintenance
Building construction issues
Health & Safety
Cross contamination in spaces
Turnout gear exposed to
carcinogens
Lack of appropriate
ventilation
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Issues
Insufficient Space
Existing spaces too small
Not enough room to add
additional spaces
Fire Department Operations
Day to day operations changed
Space designated for training
is unsafe
Temporary dorms have
eliminated office spaces
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Needs
Program
Operations 5,423 SF
Administration 1,630 SF
Apparatus Bays/Training 8,333 SF
Residence 4,593 SF
Decontamination 1,452 SF
Exterior Walls 2,236 SF
Total Area 23,667 SF
Existing 18,806 SF
Shortage 4,861 SF
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Needs
Standards
Safe & healthy environment
Meeting NFPA standards
Upgrade to meet service model changes
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Design
Approach
Acceptable flow
Good location
Sufficient remaining
value Dunkirk Lane64
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Design
Approach
Remodel and
addition feasible
Use of addition to
help address
repairs
Operating during
upgrades Dunkirk Lane65
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Design
Site
Maintaining
parking stalls
Mindful of
contours Dunkirk Lane66
Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Design
First Floor
Additional storage
Separate turnout
gear room
Separate decon
spaces
Residence with
dorms, dayroom, &
kitchen
Apparatus
Bays
Operations
Decon
Residence
Operations
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Design
Lower Floor & Second Floor
Additional office space
Appropriately sized locker room / restrooms
Safe training spaces
Office
Residence
Training
Operations
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Station #3
Station #3 Concept Budget
Estimate
Hard Cost $4,227,441
Contingency (15%) $ 634,116
Soft Cost $ 660,713
Contingency (10%) $ 66,071
Total Cost w/o Contingency $4,888,154
Total Cost with Contingency $5,588,342
**Current dollar value
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Plymouth Fire Stations Study
Conclusion
Conclusion / Q & A
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CNH ARCHITECTS
7300 West 147th Street, Suite 504
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.4433
www.cnharch.com
June 19, 2019
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,
SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS
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SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY
LICENSED ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF
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PRINT NAME: QUINN HUTSON
SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/19 LICENSE NO: 21234
CNH Architects
Quinn Hutson, AIA, Principal Architect
Brooke Jacobson, Architect
7300 West 147th Street, #500
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-4433
www.cnharch.com
TEAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
Plymouth Fire Stations Map 5
Station #2
Introduction 6
Site Analysis 8
Existing Conditions Analysis 10
Building Program 12
Site Layout 14
Building Zoning 16
Building Layout 18
Cost Estimate 19
Conclusion 20
Station #3
Introduction 22
Site Analysis 24
Existing Conditions Analysis 26
Building Program 28
Site Layout 30
Building Zoning 32
Building Layout 34
Cost Estimate 35
Conclusion 36
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Fire Station #2 & Fire Station #3 Study22
Introduction
The City of Plymouth contracted with CNH Architects to perform a study analyzing the current and future needs of Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #3.
This study is to evaluate each of the two fire stations, rating them for a broad series of building and operational attributes. The information provided in
this study includes data gathered and analyzed by CNH Architects, information from the earlier facility maintenance study commisioned by the City,
as well as valuable input from Plymouth city staff. The report includes this Executive Summary followed by supporting data, diagrams, and final
recommendations.
Process
The study process utilized the following three major steps:
1. Gather data for both stations on existing conditions, current space needs and operational goals, as well as future growth and anticipated
changes to the department.
2. Develop a building program of space needs requirements for both stations based on data gathered.
3. Evaluate building program and existing conditions to determine scope of demolition, remodeling, new addition, or new building that
will best meet the needs of the department now and in the future.
Major Site & Building Analysis
The study reviewed many aspects of each of the two fire station sites and buildings with many results being similar between the buildings while
other aspects were noticably different. Since the stations were built quite a while ago (42 years for Station #2 and 31 years for Station #3) there has
been many changes in standard fire station design and operations over that period. These Best Practices range from updates in NFPA (National
Fire Protection Association) design standards to many fire fighter safety elements including in-station training features as well as the current focus
on carcinogen reduction strategies. As would be anticipated, the current buildings are significantly lacking in thest current Best Practices that are
included in typical fire stations within the metroplitan area and across the country.
The earlier study provided by Ameresco highlights the deferred and future maintenance requirements for each building. This maintenance represents
the cost associated with upkeep for each station just to maintain the current building looking at items such as roof replacement, caulking, mechanical
and electrical equipment life expectancy, replacement of flooring and the many other costs related to the regular repairs of any facility. It does not
include costs for structural or water intrusion repairs nor any expansion of the facility to meet current needs. This report indicates a combined current
and expected liability over the next 30 years of a total of $6 million for the two stations combined.
Also common to each Fire Station is the change in Fire Department service model with the transition to a 24/7 staffed station approach. This model
creates additional facility needs within each station that was not anticipated when the facilities were built, such as dorms and the associated restroom/
shower facilities needed by the 24/7 staffing model.
Finally, both fire station buildings have significant moisture and water intrusion issues. These range from leaking exterior wall systems, window joint
leakage, to major basement water intrusion with the condition so deteriorated at Station #3 that the basement level is uninhabitable. While each
station has water issues, the corrections vary and will be addressed individually.
The following are a few major highlights of the analysis presented separately for each station.
Station #2: 12000 Old Rockford Road
This fire station building has many concerns starting with the moisture intrusion in multiple areas in the lower level as well as above grade. These
are a result of both aging as well as poor constuction methods or materials. The Ameresco report identified approximately $2.2 million in deffered
and future maintenance for the current building. The building does not meet current Best Practices in station design and fire fighter safety elements
including significant issues with poor ventilation and outdated contamination separation. The space needs analysis identified a shortage of up to
14,000 square feet of building area or 130% of the existing building including lack of dorms to meet the service model and apparatus bays that are too
narrow and too short, which is a very expensive condition to rectify. Due to the extensive nature of repairs and remodeling, it is not feasable for this
existing structure to be updated while being occupied.
E XECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Station #3: 3300 Dunkirk Lane North
Fire Station #3 likewise has many moisture intrusion issues with the basement leaking being to the point that it is not safe to use that level. CNH
Architects review of the general nature of the water issues again shows a wide variety of sources resulting from again a combination of aging and poor
construcion details and materials. However, we did note that the majority of issues are on the east side which could assist in developing a directed
response. The deferred and future maintenance for this facility as listed in the Ameresco report shows a 30 year total of $3.8 million for the current
building. The building does not meet current Best Practices in station design and fire fighter safety elements including significant issues with poor
ventilation and outdated contamination separation. While the space needs analysis did identify a space shortage, the amount is a moderate 3,700
square feet representing a shortfall of only 20% if the basement is brought back into service. It was determined that it is feasible to expand and
remodel this station while the fire department operates out of the facility, albeit with a certain amount of disruption.
Conclusions
This study indicates that there are significant current issues with both Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #3 facilities. These shortcomings impact the
structural integrity, current and future fire department operations, occupant health and safety, and future costs to maintain each building. The report
develops recommendations and concept plans to address each facility which are summarized in the following paragraphs.
Station #2: 12000 Old Rockford Road
Based on the current condition of this facility, the deferred and upcoming maintenance costs, and the grossly undersized builiding - particularly
apparatus bays, it was determined that it would be economically more feasable to build a new fire station than to remodel and expand this existing
building. Based on the concept plans included in the detail of this report, a new station could be built on this site while maintaining operations in the
existing facility, something not practical with a major remodel and addition approach. A further benefit of this recommendation would be the avoidance
of much of the maintenance liability shown in the report, instead allocating the costs to the new contruction and avoiding significant maintenance
for at least the first 15 years of the new occupancy. The new facility shown in the concept plans would meet the current and future needs of the fire
deparment at this location, and represents a station size and features comparable to the typical standard 3 bay facility we see around the metropolitan
community and beyond, containing the Best Practices features for an efficient and safe fire station.
Station #3: 3300 Dunkirk Lane North
The recommendations for Fire Station #3 would be for a small addition and a complete facility remodel to address the current condition of this building
and the operational and space needs of the fire department. Specifically, the concept plans shown in this report designs an addition to the east side
of the existing building where the addition could address the majority of the moisture issues at almost no additional cost while providing the added
space needs identified in the study. Since the existing apparatus bays are sized appropriately this remodel becomes practical, however there are still
significant relocations and upgrades required within the remodeling to meeting the needs of the fire department. With phasing of the construction, this
concept plan can be achieved while the facility is occupied and operational. As in Station #2, the deferred and future maintenance costs, which are
sizeable for this building can mostly be applied to the addition and remodeling, at least for the first 15 years after construction work. The expanded and
remodeled facility shown in the concept plans would meet the current and future needs of the fire deparment at this location, and would also represent
a station size and features comparable to the typical standard 3 bay facility we see around the metropolitan community and beyond, containing the
Best Practices features for an efficient and safe fire station.
The body of the study report includes background data, concept plans and other supporting information to further explain the analysis of Plymouth
Fire Stations #2 and #3 and the recommendations outlined above. The report also includes a preliminary cost analysis for the recommendations
indicated for each station.
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Station #2: 12000 Old Rockford Road
Station #3: 3300 Dunkirk Lane North
Plymouth Fire Stations Location Map
The map above shows the locations of Station #2 and Station #3 that are being evaluated for needs
assessment and design recommendations to better meet the fi re department’s operational functions
as well as the location of Station #1.
PLYMOUTH FIRE STATIONS MAP
Station #3
Station #2
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Station #1
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Photograph:
View of the fire station from Old Rockford Road.
Station #2:
Station 2 is an existing fire station built in 1976
consisting of a main level and a basement level.
The existing square footage of the building is
10,779 square feet. The property’s current
zoning designation is P-I Public / Institutional.
It has a gross area of 3.70 acres of which 1.61
acres is buildable. The site is located in an
existing residential area with close access to
County Road 9 / Rockford Road.
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There is potential wetland areas located along
the west property line of the site that transitions
into probable wetland at the far northern portion
of the site. The potential wetland area could be
relocated to the northern portion of the site to
the north of the well house.
The site is located off of Larch Lane North
and Old Rockford Road in a residential
neighborhood a few blocks south of Rockford
Road. There is ample room and good visibility
of the site to provide appropriate apparatus and
public safety. The apparatus currently exit onto
Old Rockford Road, however the preferred exit
would be on to Larch Lane North to provide
quicker access to Rockford Road.
Site Statistics Street Access - Safety Wetlands
2 Site Analysis
Station
P-I
Public / Institutional
Gross Site Area
3.70 Acres
12000 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN 55441
Buildable Site Area
1.61 Acres
Potential Wetland - HCWI
Probable Wetland - HCWI
Probable Wetland - NWI
Wetland Key
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The site is approximately 3.70 acres, of which
1.61 acres is buildable area. The size of the
buildable area has plenty of room to expand
or build a new station, however the position of
the existing station and well house interrupt the
allotted size of the buildable area.
A large grouping of trees is located along the
western portion of the site which would need
to be removed if a new station is built at this
location. There is a scattering of trees on the
eastern portion of the site with trees at the
edges of the parking lot and existing building
that can mostly remain intact if a new station
is built.
The topography is mostly flat along the eastern
portion of the site with more significant contours
along the western portion of the site. The
western portion of the site has a elevation
change of 14 feet which would need to be
addressed if a new station is built in this portion
of the site.
Tree Coverage Map Topography Buildable Area
2Site Analysis
Station
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2 Existing Conditions Analysis
Station
Infrastructure Deferred Maintenance Building Moisture Issues
There are several locations in the lower level of
the existing station that have building moisture
issues. The factors potentially contributing to
these issues are deferred maintenance and
building construction issues.
The Ameresco report identified that there is
current deferred maintenance issues and well
as potential future maintenance liabilities.
Some of the current issues are concrete slab
settlement, parking lot asphalt replacement,
roof membrane failure, and mechanical unit
replacement.
The existing site layout provides adequate
circulation and traffic flow as well as access to
existing utilities. The site has ample room for
building and parking expansion or relocation.
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2Existing Conditions Analysis
Station
Health & Safety Insufficient Space Fire Department Operations
Day to day operations of the fire department
have changed over the years and the current
fire station does not meet the needs of the
department. There is not enough space for
training and only certain training aspects can be
achieved at the station. There is no space for
the dorms that are now needed and the current
classroom will need to become the dorm rooms
which leaves a void in the classroom needs of
the station.
The existing station raises several health
and safety concerns for the firefighters that
utilize the station. There is currently cross
contamination between spaces and items that
contain carcinogens that are directly affecting
the health of firefighters. The turnout gear is
currently stored in the apparatus bays where
the apparatus expels carcinogens directly onto
cleaned turnout gear. The existing mechanical
units do not provide appropriate ventilation and
negative air pressure to prevent other areas
from being decontaminated within the station.
The existing station has several spaces that are
currently too small for day to day operations
such as training, offices, dayroom, apparatus
bays, turnout gear storage, locker rooms and
restrooms. There is not enough room in the
current station to create additional spaces that
are needed for operational use such as dorm
rooms, additional offices and separate turnout
gear storage.
Summary
Fire Station #2 has multiple existing building issues that impact the building structure and systems that should
be addressed in the short term. These include a backlog of deffered maintenance to the envelope, systems and
equipment as well as significant upcoming maintenance needs. Further the moisture infiltration issues impair the
usable spaces and finishes and will, if left unaddressed, lead to long-term further deterioration.
Functionally, this station does not meet current Best Practices for health and safety including carcinogen reduction,
fitness or on-site training that would be expected in a current fire station. In addition, the station is significantly
undersized including apparatus bays well short of NFPA clearance standards. Finally, the building does not meet the
current and future needs for fire department operations including the dorm space related to the recent service model
change.
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2 Building Program
Station
Program
Total Area
Existing Area
Shortage
2,064 SF
6,933 SF
9,952 SF
4,509 SF
1,447 SF
1,176 SF
Operations
Administration
Apparatus Bays / Training
Residence
Decontamination
Exterior Walls
26,081 SF
11,304 SF
14,777 SF
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2Proposed Building Layout
Station
Second FloorFirst Floor
Apparatus Bays
Command Vehicle Storage
Decontamination
Operations
Administration
Residence
Training
Building Layout Key
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2 Proposed Site Layout
Station
Public Parking
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Highlights
• Adequate buildable area if existing fire station is removed
• Phasing of construction will allow the department to stay operational during construction
• Appropriate apparatus apron length
• Adequate space for firefighter parking, public parking, and Admin parking
• Allows for adequate exterior training capabilities
• Re-positioning of station allows for quicker access onto Larch Lane North
• Allows for good separation of apparatus traffic and public traffic on site
2Proposed Site Layout
Station
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2 Building Zoning
Station
Second Floor
First Floor
High Hazard Zone
Moderate Hazard Zone
Low Hazard Zone
Fire Station Zoning Types
Remove & Isolate Physical Sources
- Contain and remove the contaminants
• Organize to minimize paths to decontamination areas
• Provide highly cleanable surfaces
• Provide commercial gear washers and dryers
• Provide proper SCBA, PPE and equipment storage
allowing airflow
- Separate Occupants and contaminants
• Separate entrances to regularly occupied spaces
• Include all cold zone function to be self-sufficient
- Prevent crossover contamination
• Include all functions and equipment needed in area
• Separate toilet, laundry, and janitor closet
• Centralize decontamination areas
• Address transitions between contaminated areas and
other areas
- Enhanced decontamination strategies
• Enclosed PPE storage room
• Clean personal locker room
• Decontamination toilet / shower rooms
• Contaminated non-gear laundry (separate from dorm
laundry)
• Ice maker/ ice bin separate from contaminated areas
- PPE and decontamination areas
• Separate from apparatus bays in enclosed rooms
• Provide good circulation in lockers and storage rooms
• Dedicated mechanical systems with direct exhaust
• Negative pressure to prevent contaminating other
zones
Hot
Transition
Cold
Fire Station Zoning Key
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2Cost Estimate
Station
Cost Estimate
Site & Building Hard Costs
8,959,346
10,258,801Total Estimated Project Cost $
$Total Estimated Project Cost - without Contingency
(11,665 SF x $8.50)99,153$
765,000.00$Site Work
(28,192 SF x $250.00)7,048,000$
8,070,396$Subtotal - Hard Costs
1,210,559$Contingency - 15%
7,912,153$Subtotal - Direct Cost
Occupied Facility / Phasing Factor - 2%158,243$
Total Construction Hard Cost 9,280,955$
Owner FFE Soft Costs
35,761$
93,150$
153,700$
888,951$Subtotal - Soft Costs
88,895$Contingency - 10%
30,000$
Total Construction Soft Cost 977,846$
Design, Testing & Fees Soft Cost
504,400$
7,000$
4,000$
5,000$
18,000$
9,940$
Demolition
Building
Total Building Area (New & Existing) 28,192 SF
Fire Station Equipment
Furnishings & Appliances
Low voltage cabling, monitors, access
Utility relocation allowance
Architectural & Engineering Fee
Site Survey
Attorney’s Fee (estimate)
Geotechnical Testing & Report
Special Inspections & Testing Allowance
(4 x $2,485.00)Metropolitan Council SAC Fee (estimated units)
329Total Hard Cost / Area $
28,000$Training Infrastructure
***The above Hard Cost prices shown are as of May 1, 2019. Construction cost
inflation should be added to the project midpoint. The Owner FFE estimates are
based on costs developed by Fire Department Staff and CNH Architects based on
historic FFE costs from past fire stations.
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CONCLUSION
2Conclusion
Station
Based on the current condition of this facility, the deferred and upcoming maintenance costs, and the grossly undersized builiding - particularly
apparatus bays, it was determined that it would be economically more feasable to build a new fire station than to remodel and expand this existing
building. One of the particularly costly aspects of remodeling this facility is the need to expand the apparatus bay in both width and length resulting in
reconstruction of bearing walls and extension of roof structure. Further, as a 41 year old facility much of the facility has already reached its reasonable
life expectancy which would limit the future life expectancy of a remodeling process if that approach was instead pursued.
Based on the concept plans included in the detail of this report, a new station could be built on this site while maintaining operations in the existing
facility, something not practical with a major remodel and addition approach. Additionally, the apparatus response flow could be redirected to exit
onto Larch Lane reducing response time and minimizing residential impacts currently imposed by exiting onto Old Rockford Road toward residential
development.
A further benefit of this recommendation would be the avoidance of much of the maintenance liability shown in the Ameresco report, instead allocating
the costs to the new contruction. While the new station cost of $9 to $10.5 million in total project costs is significant, it will be partially offset by much
of the $2.2 million maintenance cost, will expand the facility to meet current needs, and provide a 40 to 50 year life-expectancy of a new building.
The new facility shown in the concept plans would meet the current and future needs of the fire deparment at this location, and represents a station
size and features comparable to the typical standard 3 bay facility we see around the metropolitan community. If the Administration Office relocation
option is selected it would also provide the flexibility at the current Public Safety Facility to expand Police Department offices into the former Fire
Administration area. At the same time, the concept plan allow for the removal of this option without impacting operational flow of the building.
Finally, the replacement of Fire Station #2 will address the many health, safety, and operational shortcomings of the current building. The new building
would incorporate today’s Best Practices features for an efficient and safe fire station benefiting fire fighters and serving the community for many
decades to come.91
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Photograph:
View of the fire station from Dunkirk Lane
North.
Station #3:
Station 3 is an existing fire station built in 1988
consisting of a first floor level, a second floor
level, and a basement level. The existing
square footage of the building is 17,744 square
feet. The property’s current zoning designation
is P-I Public / Institutional. It has a gross area
of 3.61 acres of which 2.66 acres is buildable.
The site is located in an existing residential area
adjacent to a commercial area with realtively
close access to Highway 55.
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3 Site Analysis
Station
Site Statistics Street Access - Safety Wetlands
There is potential wetland areas and probable
wetland areas at the far southeastern portion
of the site. There is probable wetland areas on
the all adjacent sites surrounding the current
site. No wetland area would be impacted by
building expansion.
The site is located off of Dunkirk Lane in a
residential neighborhood. There is ample
room and good visibility of the site to provide
appropriate apparatus and public safety.
3300 Dunkirk Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
P-I
Public / Institutional
Gross Site Area
3.61 Acres
Buildable Site Area
2.66 Acres
Potential Wetland - HCWI
Probable Wetland - HCWI
Probable Wetland - NWI
Wetland Key
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3Site Analysis
Station
Tree Coverage Map Topography Buildable Area
The site is approximately 3.61 acres, of which
2.66 acres is buildable area. The size of the
buildable area has plenty of room to expand on
either of the side of the existing station.
A large grouping of trees is located along the
eastern and northern portions of the site which
would not be affected by building expansion.
There is a scattering of trees on the western
portion of the site near the existing building that
would not be affected by building expansion.
There are a couple of trees along the east wall
of the existing building that would need to be
removed for building expansion.
The topography is mostly flat along the middle
portion of the site with more significant contours
along the eastern and western portions of the
site. The western portion of the site has an
elevation change of 8 feet which would need
to be addressed with any building expansion
along the west wall of the existing building.
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3 Existing Conditions Analysis
Station
Infrastructure Deferred Maintenance Building Moisture Issues
There are several locations of the existing
station that have building moisture issues. The
entire east wall of the lower level that is below
grade has moisture issues, the south stairwell
below grade has moisture issues, several of
the window heads and sills have moisture
issues, and the east wall of the apparatus bay
has moisture issues where the roof transitions.
The factors potentially contributing to these
issues are deferred maintenance and building
construction issues.
The Ameresco report identified that there are
current deferred maintenance issues as well as
potential future deferred maintenance issues.
Some of the issues are asphalt ruts outside
of the apparatus bays, parking lot asphalt
patching, and roof membrane failure.
The existing site layout provides adequate
circulation and traffic flow as well as access
to existing utilities. The site has ample room
for building expansion without disrupting the
current flow of the site.
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3Existing Conditions Analysis
Station
Health & Safety Insufficient Space Fire Department Operations
Day to day operations of the fire department
have changed over the years and the current
fire station does not meet the needs of the
department. The only space allotted for
training is not available due to health concerns
from the moisture issues. There is no space
for the dorms that are now needed and the
current conference room and offices are being
turned into the dorm rooms which leaves a void
in the conference room and office needs of the
station.
The existing station raises several health
and safety concerns for the firefighters that
utilize the station. There is currently cross
contamination between spaces and items that
contain carcinogens that are directly affecting
the health of firefighters. The turnout gear is
currently stored in the apparatus bays where
the apparatus expels carcinogens directly onto
cleaned turnout gear. The existing mechanical
units do not provide appropriate ventilation and
negative air pressure to prevent other areas
from being decontaminated within the station.
The existing station has several spaces that are
currently too small for day to day operations
such as training, offices, dayroom, apparatus
bays, turnout gear storage, locker rooms and
restrooms. There is not enough room in the
current station to provide larger spaces as well
as create additional spaces that are needed
for operational use such as dorm rooms, open
office areas, separate decontamination areas,
and separate turnout gear storage.
Summary
Fire Station #3 has multiple existing building issues that impact the building structure and systems that should be
addressed in the short term. These include a backlog of deferred maintenance such as site pavement, envelope,
building systems and equipment as well as significant upcoming maintenance needs. Further the moisture infiltration
issues are severe, damaging building elements and making the basement uninhabitable
Functionally, this station does not meet current Best Practices for health and safety including carcinogen reduction,
fitness or on-site training that would be expected in a current fire station. In addition, the station is somewhat
undersized including lack of separate turnout gear, decon and training space. Finally, the building does not meet the
current and future needs for fire department operations including the dorm space related to the recent service model
change.
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3 Building Program
Station
Program
Total Area
Existing Area
Shortage
5,423 SF
1,630 SF
8,333 SF
4,593 SF
1,452 SF
2,236 SF
Operations
Administration
Apparatus Bays / Training
Residence
Decontamination
Exterior Walls
23,667 SF
18,806 SF
4,861 SF
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3Proposed Building Layout
Station
Lower Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Apparatus Bays
Command Vehicle Storage
Decontamination
Operations
Administration
Residence
Training
Building Layout Key
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3 Proposed Site Layout
Station
Public ParkingDunkirk Lane North33rd Avenue
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Highlights
• Adequate space for building expansion to east and west of existing station
• Sufficient number of existing parking stalls for firefighter parking and public parking
• Sufficient existing site circulation to remain intact
• Building expansion to east allows for building moisture issues along the existing east wall to be addressed
3Proposed Site Layout
Station
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3 Building Zoning
Station
Lower Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
High Hazard Zone
Moderate Hazard Zone
Low Hazard Zone
Fire Station Zoning Types
Remove & Isolate Physical Sources
- Contain and remove the contaminants
• Organize to minimize paths to decontamination areas
• Provide highly cleanable surfaces
• Provide commercial gear washers and dryers
• Provide proper SCBA, PPE and equipment storage
allowing airflow
- Separate Occupants and contaminants
• Separate entrances to regularly occupied spaces
• Include all cold zone function to be self-sufficient
- Prevent crossover contamination
• Include all functions and equipment needed in area
• Separate toilet, laundry, and janitor closet
• Centralize decontamination areas
• Address transitions between contaminated areas and
other areas
- Enhanced decontamination strategies
• Enclosed PPE storage room
• Clean personal locker room
• Decontamination toilet / shower rooms
• Contaminated non-gear laundry (separate from dorm
laundry)
• Ice maker/ ice bin separate from contaminated areas
- PPE and decontamination areas
• Separate from apparatus bays in enclosed rooms
• Provide good circulation in lockers and storage rooms
• Dedicated mechanical systems with direct exhaust
• Negative pressure to prevent contaminating other
zones
Hot
Transition
Cold
Fire Station Zoning Key
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3Cost Estimate
Station
Cost Estimate
Site & Building Hard Costs
4,584,733
5,254,579
***The above Hard Cost prices shown are as of May 1, 2019. Construction cost
inflation should be added to the project midpoint. The Owner FFE estimates are
based on costs developed by Fire Department Staff and CNH Architects based on
historic FFE costs from past fire stations.
Total Estimated Project Cost $
$Total Estimated Project Cost - without Contingency
(4,868 SF SF x $275.00)1,338,700$
1,340,500$(7,660 SF x $175.00)
(10,538 SF x $75.00)790,350$
4,227,441$Subtotal - Hard Costs
634,116$Contingency - 15%
4,144,550$Subtotal - Direct Cost
Occupied Facility / Phasing Factor - 2%82,891$
Total Construction Hard Cost 4,861,557$
Owner FFE Soft Costs
Fire Station Equipment 57,761$
93,060$Furnishings & Appliances
Low voltage cabling, monitors, access 142,600$
660,713$Subtotal - Soft Costs
35,729$Contingency - 10%
10,000$Utility relocation allowance
Total Construction Soft Cost 393,021$
Design, Testing & Fees Soft Cost
Architectural & Engineering Fee 285,352$
7,000$Site Survey
Attorney’s Fee (estimate)4,000$
5,000$Geotechnical Testing & Report
Special Inspections & Testing Allowance 18,000$
9,940$(4 x $2,485.00)
Waterproofing 225,000$
New Addition
Heavy Remodel
Light Remodel
Total Building Area (New & Existing) 22,944 SF
212Total Hard Cost / Area $
Metropolitan Council SAC Fee (estimated units)
Site Work 450,000$
28,000$Training Infrastructure
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3Conclusion
Station
CONCLUSION
The recommendations for Fire Station #3 would be for a small addition and a complete facility remodel to address the current condition of this building
and the operational and space needs of the fire department. Specifically, the concept plans shown in this report designs an addition to the east side of
the existing building where the addition could address the majority of the moisture issues at almost no additional cost while providing the added space
needs identified in the study. The addressing of the moisture issues will allow for the reintegration of the basement into the usable area of the building.
Since the existing apparatus bays are sized appropriately this remodel becomes practical, however there are still significant relocations and upgrades
required within the remodeling to meeting the needs of the fire department. The addition and remodeling will include separation of spaces to provide
appropriate station zoning to minimize carcinogen and other toxin separation and removal. With phasing of the construction, this concept plan can
be achieved while the facility is occupied and operational which is critical for maintaining appropriate fire department response times for areas served
by this station.
The deferred and future maintenance costs, which at $3.8 million are sizeable for this building, can mostly be applied to the addition and remodeling, at
least for the first 15 years after construction. This is due to fact that many elements of the current and future maintenance work identified by Ameresco
would be replaced as part of the $4.6 to $5.2 million total project cost shown in the cost estimate for this addition and remodeling project.
The expanded and remodeled facility shown in the concept plans would meet the current and future needs of the fire deparment at this location, and
would also represent a station size and features comparable to the typical standard new 3 bay facility we see around the metropolitan community.
Finally, the replacement of Fire Station #3 will address the many health, safety, and operational shortcoming of the current building. The new building
would encorporate today’s Best Practices features for an efficient and safe fire station benefiting fire fighters and serving the community for many
decades to come.105
Special City
Council
June 25, 2019
Agenda
Number:2.3
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Sandy Engdahl, City Clerk
Reviewed by:Laurie Hokkanen, Administrative Services Director
Item:Set future Study Sessions
1. Action Requested:
Schedule Study Sessions and/or add topics as desired. Calendars are attached to assist with
scheduling.
2. Background:
Pending Study Session Topics (at least three Council members have approved the following study
items on the list):
• Oversight of the watershed districts (financing of projects) – joint meeting with EQC (fall 2019)
• IOCP Affordable Workforce Housing Tour (off-night in September)
Other Council requests for Study Session Topics:
None at this time.
Staff’s requests for Study Sessions:
• Review schematic design for Plymouth Creek Center and consider approving design and
construction documents at September 10 regular Council meeting (suggest September 5 at 5:30
p.m.)
• Economic Development Advisory Commission discussion (suggest September 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Reschedule board and commission discussion to September 24 at 5:30 p.m.)
• Update from Hennepin County District Court (suggest September 24 at 5:30 p.m.)
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
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August
September
October
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3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060
7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room
7:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
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CHANGES ARE MADE IN RED
LABOR DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED
7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MEETING
Parkers Lake Room
7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Park Maintenance
7:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
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5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CIP, Utility Study & Other Funds Budget Review (if needed) Medicine Lake Room
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October 2019
3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060
5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CIP, Utility Study & Other Funds Budget Review Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MEETING
Parkers Lake Room
SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT
7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
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7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
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