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County Acquisition of Old Phillips Property
Tax Map /Parcel 06100- 00- 00 -120KO and 06100 -00 -00 -12000
(705 and 721 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA)
Prepared 2/25/13
By: Trevor Henry, Office of Facilities Development
Basic Scope:
The County placed under contract two parcels (705 and 721 West Rio Road) in December of 2012 to
evaluate the feasibility of re -use of one or both parcels for several Capital Program needs. A primary
county need being evaluated is converting one of the buildings into a permanent public library serving
North Albemarle County as well as a potential location to meet the long -term storage needs of the
County, including schools. The County commissioned Heyward Boyd Architects (HBA) to conduct an
environmental study (phase 1) and general test fit design to ascertain what challenges lie with
converting either of the sites to library use. During the due diligence process, staff has also identified
other potential uses of one or both parcels. The request for a comprehensive plan review is to confirm,
prior to the end of the due diligence period (May 2013), the ability for the county to utilize the property
for the potential uses.
The following identifies potential uses being evaluated for one or both parcels. Additional information is
attached from the HBA study relative to the Library use test fit.
Library Use: Potential re- purposing of the upper floor of the 705 West Rio property to house the
relocation of the Northern Library. Use of this facility will be consistent with the current operations of
the Library at Albemarle Square, including general operating hours as follows:
Monday - Tuesday: 12 - 9pm
Wed: 10am -9pm I Thurs: 10am -6pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: closed
The project will involve renovation of —57K GSF of exiting building plus an approximate addition of —10K
new construction for converting to library use, including staff space. It is anticipated maximum
occupancy of the Library will be 10 -12 staff members and include accommodating a max parking
requirement of 40 spaces for the library based on 1 space per 1,000 gross SF of library (similar to Crozet
Library).
A portion of the lower level of the building will be utilized to house the Bookmobile.
Please see attached documentation further defining potential programming and lay out conducted by
HBA.
Storage:
29,466 GSF of the lower level of the 705 West Rio building will be up fitted to support the long term
storage needs of the county and schools. The County of Albemarle currently leases 31,970 SF of space
at Seminole Place. Use of this space will primarily be during normal business hours with the potential to
conduct an auction of surplus materials on a periodic basis, not to exceed once a month.
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Temporary/Permanent location of an Albemarle County Rescue Squad: Potential location for
temporary housing on one ambulance, 3 staff, operating 24/7 in either the 705 building or 721 cluster of
building. This use could be temporary up to three years or potentially a permanent location of the
rescue squad operations.
Police: Evidence and Specialty Vehicle Storage - Potential renovation of buildings located on 721 West
Rio to house a climate controlled specialty vehicle storage, storage for seized vehicles, forensic vehicle
processing area, general storage, and unisex bathrooms. In addition, the facility will require secure
perimeter fencing. Use of this facility would be primarily during normal business hours but could occur
during off hours depending on need of the police.
Support Services and School Technology Facilities: Potential re -use of portion of the basement of the
705 West Rio Road property and existing structure renovation and /or new construction on 721 West Rio
Road property. The structure may support a combination of storage and office space needs broken
down as:
- 8,450 sf Office Space for Building Services
- 3,450 sf Office Space for Food Services
- 10,300 sf Warehouse
- 4,000 sf Shop Space
- 11,200 sf School Records Storage
- 3,800 sf Local Government Records Storage
- 3,800 sf Local Government Warehouse
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SCHEDULE A
All that certain tract or parcel of land, with improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto,
situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the southwest side of State Route 631, containing
3.164 acres, more or less, as shown on a. plat by Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., dated December 9, 1987,
revised June 3, 1988, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of
Albemarle. Virginia, in Deed Book 1020, page 3,
LESS AND EXCEPT that certain strip or parcel of land conveyed to the Commonwealth of
Virginia by deed recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1313, page 724..
Said Property is known by present street numbering as 705 Rio Road West, Charlottesville,
Virginia 22901.
BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Seller herein by deed from Raymond R.
Phillips, dated July 30, 2010, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of
Albemarle, Virginia, in Deed Book 3911, page 438, and by a Deed of Correction recorded in the
aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 4045, page 83.
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EXHIBIT B
SURVEY
(To be attached by Seller)
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SCHEDULE A
PARCEL TWO: All that certain tract or parcel of Land; with improvements thereon and
appurtenances thereto, situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the southwest side of State
Route 631, containing 2.79 acres, more or Less. shown on a plat by Frank A. Gregg, Certified
Land Surveyor, dated July 1965, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the
County of Albemarle, Virginia, in Deed Book 409, page 267.
LESS AND EXCEPT that certain strip or parcel of land conveyed to the Commonwealth of
Virginia by deed recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1313, page 716.
PARCEL THREE: All that certain lot or parcel of land, with improvements thereon and
appurtenances thereto, situated in Albemarle County. Virginia, on the southwest side of State
Route 631, shown as Lot B, on a plat by P. Ferrer, dated October 1947, and recorded in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Albemarle, Virginia. in Deed Book 276,
page 408.
LESS AND EXCEPT that certain strip or parcel of land conveyed to the Commonwealth of
Virginia by deed recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1313, page 716.
PARCEL FOUR: All. those certain lots or parcels of land, with improvements thereon and
appurtenances thereto, situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the southwest side of State
Route 631, shown as Lots D and F, on a plat by P. Ferrer, dated October- 1947, and recorded in
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, in Deed Book 276,
page 408, Said lots are further shown on a plat by R.O. Snow & Associates, dated June 18, 1969,
and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 460, page 451.
Parcels Two, Three and Four are collectively known by present street numbering as 721 Rio
Road West, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.
BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Seller herein by deed from Raymond R.
Phillips, dated July 30, 2010, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of
Albemarle, Virginia, in Deed Book 3911, page 438, and by a Deed of Correction recorded in the
aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 4045, page 83.
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SURVEY
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AN ADAPTIVE USE STUDY
705 & 721 WEST RIO ROAD
Charlottesville, Virginia
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A NEW NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
Prepared for
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Office of Facilities Development
JANUARY 31, 2013
HEYWARD BOYD ARCHITECTS, PC
111 WEST HIGH STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22902
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TAB
Executive Summary 1
Sizing a New Library 2
Site /Zoning Review 3
Review of 721 West Rio Road 4
Review of 705 West Rio Road 5
Program for Northside Library 6
Test -fit Design 7
Cost Analysis 8
Phase I Environmental Study 9
Hazardous Materials Review 10
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In January 2013, the Albemarle County Office of Facilities Development hired Heyward Boyd Architects
to investigate the feasibility of converting one of the buildings at 705 and 721 West Rio Road, which
were formerly used as to sell building products, into a public library to replace the current Northside
Library, now located in Albemarle Square Shopping Center. The County has exercised an option to
purchase either or both of these properties. To accomplish the review Heyward Boyd engaged a team
of experts that include:
Dunbar, Milby Williams Pittman & Vaughan
Environmental Health Consultants
Jeffrey A. Sitler Environmental Services, Inc.
Downer & Scott of Warrenton, VA
Heyward Boyd Architects
Structural engineers
Asbestos and mold investigation
Phase One environmental analysis
Cost estimating
Architectural design
No significant environmental hazards were discovered at either site during this study. With some input
from John Halliday, Executive Director of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library, Heyward Boyd
prepared a test fit design to ascertain what challenges lie with converting either of these buildings in to
a library. This test -fit design is not intended to be a "final" design, but a possible solution. Heyward
Boyd advocates further staff and community input before finalizing any design solution.
While the buildings at 721 West Rio Road are not appropriate for a library, HB Architects finds 705 West
Rio Road appropriate for repurposing as a community library and recommends it for purchase and
development, provided the cost projections and library sizing are consistent with County funding and
overall planning.
At the same time HB Architects also endorses purchase of 721 West Rio Road. HB Architects feels that
the County should give serious weight to purchase of both parcels to control the access road, parking,
interaction between the two parcels, other uses, and protect the County's investment.
The ensuing information outlines the opportunities, challenges, and costs of this potential endeavor.
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SIZING A NEW LIBRARY
At the outset, one has to ask if the considered building is an appropriate size for the County to
responsibly nominate for a new Northside Library. Standards for public libraries are established in the
January 30, 2009 Library of Virginia publication, "Planning for Library Excellence: Standards for Virginia
Public Libraries ". In that document libraries are graded into levels of service as A, AA, and AAA, with A
being the minimum acceptable standard and AAA being the highest quality standard. Library sizing is
also based on the population served by the following four categories: 25,000 and under, 25,000 to
100,000, 100,000 to 500,000 and over 500,000.
Albemarle County has previously opted for the AA standard. The table below is taken from page 104 of
that document.
LEVEL AA POPULATION
TOTAL GROSS SQUARE PER CAPITA
Up to 25,000
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25,001- 100,000
.8
100,001- 500,000
.7
More than 500,000
.65
Using the sizing guide of 100,000 to 500,000, the recommended library planning ratio for Albemarle
County is 0.7 square feet of space per resident.
Currently Albemarle has libraries at the following locations:
Using the 0.7 sq ft per resident ratio, the current total library square footage supports a population of
30,342 residents. After the new Crozet Library opens later this year, the County population served will
increase to 52,874. These figures do not include any shared use with libraries located with the City of
Charlottesville, which are:
Gordon Avenue 7,514 sf
JMRL Central Office (downtown) 36,750 sf
Libraries shared with the City 44,264 sf
The combined current Charlottesville /Albemarle space is 65,504 sf, which supports a population of
93,577. After the new Crozet Library opens the square footage will increase to 81,276, which will
support an area population of 116,109, using the Library of Virginia sizing guidelines.
A 2001 JMR Library Planning Study recommended two branches to meet the County's library long term
needs: a new Northside Library and a second similarly sized library south of Charlottesville. Since the
completion of that study, the Crozet Library has been planned, designed and is now under construction.
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Current
After New Crozet Library opens
Crozet (current)
1,728
sf
New Crozet Library
17,500 sf
Scottsville
3,940
sf
3,940 sf
Northside (current)
15.572
sf
15,572 sf
Total current space
21,240
sf
37,012 sf
Using the 0.7 sq ft per resident ratio, the current total library square footage supports a population of
30,342 residents. After the new Crozet Library opens later this year, the County population served will
increase to 52,874. These figures do not include any shared use with libraries located with the City of
Charlottesville, which are:
Gordon Avenue 7,514 sf
JMRL Central Office (downtown) 36,750 sf
Libraries shared with the City 44,264 sf
The combined current Charlottesville /Albemarle space is 65,504 sf, which supports a population of
93,577. After the new Crozet Library opens the square footage will increase to 81,276, which will
support an area population of 116,109, using the Library of Virginia sizing guidelines.
A 2001 JMR Library Planning Study recommended two branches to meet the County's library long term
needs: a new Northside Library and a second similarly sized library south of Charlottesville. Since the
completion of that study, the Crozet Library has been planned, designed and is now under construction.
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The Rio Road property currently has 29,060 (gross) square feet on its main floor and a 3,800 square foot
mezzanine. The JMRL would be interested in moving some of its technical staff from the downtown
Central Library to Rio Road and locating the bookmobile in the current basement.
As part of this adaptive use study, Heyward Boyd Architects is proposing to slightly add to the building to
adapt to library usage. Those additions include moving one stairwell, relocating some of the mechanical
equipment to an equipment loft, installing an elevator and adding a small volume at the entry to
accommodate an after -hours book drop off. With these uses and modifications, total library square
footage for the County would be as follows:
Scottsville 3,940 square feet
Crozet (under construction) 17,500 square feet
Northside (current main floor) 29,060 square feet
Northside mezzanine (enlarged) 5,400 square feet
Northside (basement bookmobile) 1,500 square feet
Total library space 57,400 square feet
This square footage will support a population of 82,000 residents.
If one adds the 44,264 sf shared with the City, the total City /County library space will support 145,234
residents, which almost meets the state standard.
Currently the County's estimated population is about 103,000 people and the City of Charlottesville
about 47,000. The Rio Road project alone will not bring library space into congruency with state
recommended guidelines. However, if the County opts to pursue the Rio Road project and constructs a
30,000 - 40,000 square foot library on the south side of Charlottesville, the County can provide level AA
space for a population of 103,000 - 110,000 residents. This number does not include any shared use
with libraries within the City.
Relocating the Northside Library to West Rio Road is consistent with goals of the Jefferson Madison
Regional Library and those set by Albemarle County.
LIBRARY
SIZE (sf)
CITY
COUNTY
CURRENT
w/ NEW CROZET
w/ NEW NORTHSIDE
Crozet existing
1,728
1,728
Crozet new
17,500
17,500
17,500
Northside existing
15,572
15,572
15,572
Northside new
29,060
29,060
Bookmobile new
1,500
1,500
Technical Services new
5,400
5,400
Scottsville
3,940
3,940
3,940
3,940
Gordon Avenue
7,514
7,514
JMRL Central
36,750
36,750
Population supported
Total City County Space
I SF
44,264
63,234
21,240
30,343
65,504
37,012
52,874
1 81,276
57,400
82,000
101,664
Total City + County
population supported 90,335 93,577 116,109 145,234
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SITE AND ZONING
The two properties that the County is considering for purchase were once owned by the Phillips family,
who operated a building supply business that traded as Phillips Building Supply. Built in 1965, the
easternmost structure housed the original building products company, a mill shop and storage shed. In
the mid 1970's an enlarged bricked faced showroom flanked the western face of the original retail
building. The 1970's showroom is a pre- engineered rigid frame structure with a steel Kynar finished skin
and roof. All of the structures located on 721 West Rio are slab on grade construction.
In 1989 the retail operations moved to a new enlarged showroom on the adjacent western parcel, 705
West Rio Road. The 1989 building is a "hybrid" pre- engineered building: the interior framing is
convention steel construction while the skin and roof are Kynar finished sheet steel. The interior has a
high ceiling and a 3,800 square foot mezzanine. Below is a full basement with high ceilings. Heating is
provided from rooftop DX coil units.
Zoning: Both of the parcels are zoned Highway Commercial, which lists libraries as a use permitted by
right.
Parking: Libraries require 1 parking space per 1,000 square gross feet of space. Both parcels have
adequate parking. However, there are several concerns, as follows:
1. The grading of the parking lot at 705 exceeds the current Albemarle County requirement for 5%
or less slope. Re- grading that lot would be impractical. Some rework of the handicap spaces will
be necessary to conform to ADAAG regulations. The slope, although in excess of current County
standards, has not proven to be an issue and is comfortable to traverse. Some accommodation
from County parking slope standards may be necessary.
2. The surfacing of the parking lots is badly cracked. Resurfacing is recommended.
3. While the parking at 705 West Rio meets zoning requirements it may not meet user needs at
peak usage. Events such as Saturday morning story time for toddlers or evening meetings could
very likely generate parking requirements that exceed available parking in the front of 705 West
Rio. There is ample parking behind the building but the grade from the lower level to the library
entrance exceeds ADA requirements. Historical events suggest that visitors are more likely to
park on adjacent parcels than park behind the building if the adjacent lot is closer and /or more
pedestrian friendly. Given this situation, it would be in the County's best interest to either:
a. purchase both parcels and control the development of 721 West Rio to allow for
compatible usage and "overflow" library parking, or
b. negotiate a parking easement at 721 West Rio with the seller/ buyer.
4. The north -south vehicular access to both parcels is shared. This arrangement suited the original
developer because he owned both parcels. Similarly, the County may wish to purchase both
parcels so that the County could control use of this passage as well as its maintenance. A �a
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security fence currently crosses this access road. If the County wishes to limit vehicular access to
the rear of the property either the fence will need to be relocated or use of the access road
modified.
5. Storm water management for both sites falls short of current state standards. HB Architects
recommends upgrading storm water management to at least meet state standards, if not
USGBC LEED standards. HB Architects recommends providing retention of storm water to
manage both quantity and quality of runoff.
6. Additional site lighting will be required for evening usage. Fixtures complying with "dark skies"
are not present but recommended.
7. Removing some of the asphalt and replacing with vegetation is recommended. Removing hard
surfacing is consistent with the County's current site plan requirements, environmental policy,
and sustainable goals. It also looks better and mitigates heat island effect.
8. No discussions were held with VDOT concerning changing the use of the either building to a
public library. Long term the County may wish to discuss installing a traffic signal at West Rio
Road. Costs of a traffic signal are not included in anticipated construction expenses.
9. A vehicular book drop -off that is adjacent to an interior book processing room is highly
desirable, if not necessary, for a community library. Because of the grades the only opportunity
for such a feature at 705 West Rio is the northeastern corner of the building. This will require a
small addition to the existing building and the elimination of several parking spaces. The ensuing
test fit design reflects this feature. Efforts by other community libraries to locate book drop- offs
in parking lots have been a disaster, as patrons typically leave books on the ground once the
book drop canister fills. A vehicular friendly book drop should be deemed essential to a
successful suburban library.
10. Part of the County's expressed intentions with this purchase is to locate County long term
storage (and possibly auctions) on the lower level, should 705 West Rio be purchased. The lower
level has two loading bays, generous parking, and is a secure area. However, as mentioned in
item 4, the County will need to have total control of the access road to maintain the existing
security arrangement. The rear of the building is not visible from West Rio Road and could
become a location for unwanted late night activities if left unsecure. Because of the lack of
visibility it is unreasonable to believe that the County police could patrol this area without
additional effort.
11. Both considered sites have unused land that could support additional construction, depending
on the activities housed in these structures and the parking requirements. The value of land for
future building should be included in any analysis of value to the County.
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The image at the left
shows the termination of
the shared access road.
The current storm water
discharges at 705 West
Rio releases a
concentrated stream of
water.
The shared access road
travels between the
structures at 705 and
721 West Rio Rod.
Future Owners will need
to agree on the use and
maintenance of this
road.
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The grade between the
upper and lower parking
lots exceeds current
grading standards for
parking lots and ADA
sidewalk requirements.
The existing pavement
has numerous cracks
through which
vegetation has taken
root. The parking lots
need resurfacing.
The structures at 705
West Rio are
constructed on a
number of levels.
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721 WEST RIO ROAD
While Heyward Boyd Architects recommends purchasing both parcels to better manage site usage,
parking and vehicular access, HB Architects does not recommend any consideration of the structures on
this parcel for a community library. This recommendation is based on the following observations:
The largest open space within this complex is the former mid 1970's built showroom, which
contains about 16,000 square feet of open space. Opting to move the library to this space
would not improve the population to be served as the size of this space is similar to the existing
Northside Library. It is reasonable to assume that renovation costs for placing a library at 721
West Rio would be greater per square foot to costs for renovations of 705 West Rio. The former
showroom has no natural light, a mechanical system that would not support library use, and a
roof that is severely rusted and needs replacing.
2. All of the other structures on this property are storage buildings, retail space, small offices, or
shop space. If a library were located at 721 West Rio, these structures would probably have to
be removed.
There is less parking available at 721 than at 705 West Rio Road.
This site itself is viable for a community library. However, for a library use it would be more practical to
remove all of the buildings and construct a new building than attempt any reuse of existing structure.
There are, however, many other ways that the County could potentially utilize the structures without
significant renovation, which include:
A. The open space of the former building supply showroom could be transformed into an ideal
setting for surplus storage and auction. Toilets would need to be modified for ADA compliance,
but the space is adequate.
B. The many storage buildings could provide replacement storage for the police or Building
Services.
C. The existing offices could be used by either Building Services or the Albemarle Schools Resource
Center (currently in a mobile unit).
D. It is also worthy to note that the rear of the site has enough vacant land to accept another
structure, provided sufficient parking exists.
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The image at the left
shows 721 West Rio as
seen from Rio Road.
Amenities within the
structures have some
accessibility features but
need upgrading for full
ADA compliance.
Repurposing these
buildings for County
usage will require modest
modifications.
The metal skin (and roof)
is beginning to show signs
of rust. The roof panels
(not in picture) are badly
rusted and in need of
replacement.
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The complex consists of a
number of structures
designed for storage.
Most of the storage
spaces have no windows
or heat. This type of
space could easily adapt
for surplus storage or
auctions.
While many of the
structures are steel
construction, some are
wood framed. Although
in need of clean -up, these
types of spaces could
solve some of the
County's storage
requirements.
The many additions have
varying ceiling heights
and framings systems.
The water puddles on the
floor come from a roof
that is in need of
replacement.
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The image at the left
shows a typical level of
finish in the office areas.
Most of the spaces
between buildings are
paved. This site does not
collect storm water in a
sustainable manner.
Some equipment from
the mill operations
remain.
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705 WEST RIO ROAD
There are many reasons to be excited about locating a library within the 1989 building at 705 West Rio
Road.
Positive of this building include:
1. Its size and scale are typical for a modern public library. The two -story retail space would be
ideal for a library reading room and stacks.
2. The basement/ lower level could easily be reconfigured at minimal expense for the County's
long term storage needs. The significant parking area would enable this space to double for
County surplus auctions. The two loading docks accommodate delivery and dispersal of surplus
items.
3. The lower level could also provide the regional library with a potential home for its bookmobile.
Providing a roll -up door could enable the library to load and unload in semi - conditioned space.
4. There is adequate power supplied to the building.
5. The structure has a sprinkler system.
However, as with all structures being considered for repurposing, there are also challenges that the
County should take into consideration. Those challenges include:
1. The structural capacity of the floor framing system, as determined by Dunbar Milby Williams
Pittman & Vaughan, is slightly less than what is required by code for a library. Attached is a floor
plan illustrating the areas that are deficient. Libraries require a loading capacity of 150 pounds
per square foot. Much of the former retail area for the building products was designed for 125
pounds per square foot. Fortunately, the deficiency occurs in the joists, not in the beams.
Welding tubes or plates to the joists will remedy the deficiency. The cost of this embellishment
is reflected in the test -fit pricing.
2. The two story interior space has absolutely no natural light. In a recent user satisfaction study
the number one complaint about the existing Northside Library is that it has no natural light.
Considering that the County has endorsed LEED standards for its new structures and minimum
LEED certification requires natural light, HB Architects recommends removing sections of the
siding and infilling with storefront windows. HB Architects also recommends removing a section
of the roof and constructing a clearstory to bring natural light into the center of the new library.
Costs for these features are reflected in the cost estimate.
3. Usage of the lower level and mezzanine will require public toilets, code complaint fire egress,
and elevator access at all floors. HB Architect's test fit addresses all of these needs. Currently
one of the two existing stairs does not extend to the basement, does not have a code - compliant
stair pattern, and does not provide immediate egress to the outside. It also is not located 31
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remotely enough from the other stair for code purposes. Also there currently is no elevator in
the building. HB Architect proposes in the schematic design to infill the deficient stairwell and
construct a new stair outside the perimeter of the existing structure. This new stair will be able
to terminate outside the building and meet fire exit travel distances and remoteness
requirements for all floors of the library. The new stair and 3 level elevator location will provide
ADA access to all floors that can be utilized when the library itself is closed.
The roof of the building consists of Kynar finished sheet steel panels that are now 24 years old.
The finish is expected to last 30 years. Within 10 -15 years this sheet steel will begin to rust
(similar to what is happening at the 1970's showroom at 721 West Rio). Replacement will
require removal of the steel panels, which would not be prudent in an operating library. As a
part of the change of use, HB Architects recommends removing the steel panel roofing and
replacing it with metal decking, polyisocya nu rate insulation and a long life membrane roof, such
as 90 mil EPDM. At a future date, replacement of the membrane roofing can be accomplished
without severely affecting library usage. Additionally, pre- engineered metal buildings with steel
panel roofing of the 1990 vintage typically had about 2 inches of fiberglass ceiling insulation.
This results in an insulation value of about R -8. If the County wishes to be Energy Star complaint
or seek LEED certification, additional insulation will be required. Replacement with the
membrane roof will facilitate increasing the insulation to R -30 — 38.
The building is currently served by roof top heating and cooling units. Given that these units are
also now 24 years old, it is reasonable to assume that the SEER rating (energy efficiency rating)
is quite low by current standards. SEER ratings are indirectly proportional to the electrical power
used by the A/C compressors. The higher the SEER rating, the lower the electrical consumption.
An excellent SEER rating in 1989 would have been 12. Most commercial building had units at
that time with a SEER rating of 9.0 to 10.5. A modest SEER rating today would be 18.0.
Therefore, it would be financially prudent to replace these units regardless of their working
condition. HB Architects recommends relocating the HVAC equipment to mechanical rooms
rather than on the roof. This will extend the life of the equipment and facilitate greater ease of
maintenance. In the test -fit design a mechanical loft has been provided as part of an extended
mezzanine. Current access to the roof is via a small roof hatch in one of the offices on the
mezzanine. Additionally, adding windows and the clearstory will require resizing of the units
and air distribution.
6. The existing toilets were provided for a predominately male population, which will not be the
case for future uses. New toilet spaces that meet ADA requirements and code mandated gender
standards will be required.
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The grading at the front
of 705 West Rio is slightly
steeper than current
County standards,
according to survey data
provided by the seller.
Grading between the two
floors is not ADA
accessible. Using the rear
parking lot for overflow
library parking would not
be permissible.
The building has an
existing loading dock.
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The high ceiling of the
upper space (which was
used for retail) would be
ideal for library
collections. However, the
space will need natural
light.
The existing mezzanine
has over 3,500 square
feet of office space.
The lower level has high
ceilings and generous
open space, which would
be ideal for County long
term storage.
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PROGRAM FOR NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
To better determine the viability of repurposing 705 West Rio Road into a replacement library for the
Northside Branch, Heyward Boyd Architects executed a "test fit" design. While this design is a viable
solution for the Northside Library, it was made without any public comment and negligible owner
review. Therefore, it should be taken as a starting point for design discussions, not an end product.
Nonetheless, concerted efforts were made to include all library features so that the projections made by
the cost estimators would be reflective of a full scope of work. Some of the assumptions made include:
• Whether certified by the US Green Building Council or not, the new library should be "LEED -like"
and include adequate natural light and ventilation and conform to modern energy expectations.
• Mechanical systems and building envelope should be sympathetic to LEED and Energy Star
standards for energy consumption.
• Materials should be consistent with County goals for sustainability.
• The building and site should be ADA complaint, although non -ADA parking areas may require
some accommodation from current County slope standards.
• Where possible and practical, the site should be modified to reflect County water management
goals. Although this site was developed at a time when water management and grading
standards were different.
Spaces provided in the new library should generally be similar to those of Crozet Library, only slightly
larger, and include:
• Separate collections for children, teens and adults. At the request of JMRL, the children's area is
located near the entry and open to the rest of the library.
• Study rooms within the library. There are study rooms along the western wall and a small
meeting room within the library.
• A variety of spaces and space types for reading and study. All of the reading spaces are located
on the main level.
• Generous computer space and computer connections
• Meeting rooms for the public with toilets nearby. The meeting rooms have storage for chairs
and table. A small catering kitchen, similar to the Crozet kitchen is included.
• A staff area for processing books, staff meetings, and other clerical functions. The staff lounge
contains a small staff toilet.
Features planned for the new Northside Library that are somewhat different from Crozet include:
• Crozet has one community meeting room and a smaller meeting room within the library. The
test -fit design has two community meetings rooms, both of which can be subdivided. The larger
meeting room can seat 75 -80 people. This requires a second fire exit which exists to the
exterior on the western wall.
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• Unlike Crozet, the Northside meeting rooms can operate while the library is closed. This will
allow neighborhood and community groups to meet after hours or allow meeting to extend
beyond a regular closing hour.
• The "lobby area" also connects to the lower level and mezzanine via elevator and stair. This will
permit the mezzanine to have hours that are not dependent on library hours. It also provides
ADA access to the lower level for auctions.
• The design includes a room dedicated to videography. It is located near the teen area. This
room could possibly be utilized by seniors in the early portions of the day and by teens in the
late afternoon and evening after school ends.
• This building contains a mezzanine which will house the library branch manager and library
technical staff. HB Architects proposes providing windows from the mezzanine and a corridor
facing the library.
• Images of the test fit follow. In these images the existing acoustic tile ceiling is removed and a
clearstory inserted into the stack /reading room area.
• All of the windows shown are intended to be storefront.
• The basement shows a small area for the bookmobile. This will require that one new roll -up
door be installed in the basement wall. Code requirements to allow parking below occupied
space will need to be clarified with the County Building Official.
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TEST FIT DESIGN
As a part of the test fit design Heyward Boyd Architects generated a basic computer model. The images
that follow are snapshots created from this very basic study model.
The above computer model image shows the current building with a new entry. Parking lot
curbing is reshaped to allow vehicular access to a book drop in the face of the entry. Wire
frames for vegetation covers the western portion of the existing brick fagade.
The two story storefront space establishes the new entry. The door shown on the western
fagade is a fire escape from the larger meeting room.
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Currently there are no windows to the office on the mezzanine. In this computer model the
eastern elevations has windows cut into both offices on the mezzanine and the staff work
area. At the gutter line, a small portion of the roof over the clearstory is visible.
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The rear of the building faces south. HB Architects proposes a large area of glass on this
elevation. The glass will require some shading devices, which are not shown in this image.
One new roll -up door will be needed is the bookmobile moves to the basement level.
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The clearstory above the stacks allows natural light to penetrate deep into the
structure.
This interior image shows the large south facing window and the windows along the west
elevation. The high sill height directs the view over the parking lot beyond.
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The acoustic tile ceiling is removed with exposed steel structure. In the middle of the
collections area the clearstory allows light into the center of the library.
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From the mezzanine one can see the clearstory above the stacks and the new window along
the south elevation.
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TV /VCR/DVD
Computers:
Internet available (10)
Third Fridays (lunchtime 12 -1 pm) Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this is a Internet terminal wheelchair accessible
series of presentations of books reviewed by noted local people. Why not bring a Machines with headphones
sandwich and join us? All programs are free and open to the public. For more information Printers (b & w, color)
about the books and their reviewers, call 973 -7893. Program listings are below.
Meets January-May and September - November. Want to see what has already been
read? Try Search_nci:tie caiieni .ar.
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month (not December), 7:00 to 8:30
pm. Program listings are below.
Want to see what has already been read? Try Searching the calendar.
Yoga Mondays
February 25, 2013
1:30 pm
Kris Onuf, a certified yoga instructor, offers free yoga instruction on
Mondays, 1:30- 3:00pm. No experience necessary. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing, and don't eat a heavy meal before class. You
can bring your own mat, but that's not required. Sign up at the
Information Desk.
@ Your Library
vmwJmrl.org/br-northside.htm
Software:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft PowerPoint
Meeting Room: 1
Seating capacity: 75
Community Resources:
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