HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-21 BWBR Response to 09-16-2015 TPC Letter B W B R
SAINT PAUL I MADISON
380 St.Peter Street,Suite 600 651.222.3701
Saint Paul,MN 55102 bwbr.com
September 21,2015
Scott Richards
TPC
3601 Thurston Ave. N.Suite 100
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
Re: Stillwater Area Public Schools
High School - PAC
BWBR Commission No.3.2014298.80
Dear Scott:
Following are our responses to the 13 requests for additional information to complete our application
for amended conditional use permit for Stillwater Area High School. Responses are noted in 'bold
italics.'
1. Provide a calculation of the change in impervious area. Provide drainage and ponding
calculations.
Response: The impervious surface at the high school site will be increased by 235,984
square feet. The drainage and ponding calculations are attached.
2. Provide the anticipated change in SAC.
Response:
• 99 sinks will be removed,287 sinks added;net increase of 188 sinks.
• 1 toilet will be removed, 71 toilets added,net increase of 70 toilets.
• 1 Drinking fountain will be removed,26 added,net increase of 25 drinking
fountains.
• 2 dishwashers will be added.
3. Additional information is required related to parking, including an inventory of existing
parking,what is to be removed,and the total upon project completion.Identify where parking
for construction workers will be staged.
Response: The Traffic Plan(Sheets 200.CT and 201.CT)has a summary of the parking
counts.Existing parking is currently 950 stalls.147 of the existing stalls will be removed
for the building addition and 421 parking stalls will be added with the expansion of the
student lot,the new north lot and expansion of the southeast lot. The total stalls after
construction will be 1224.
The Phasing Plans identify how the work is planned to proceed and shows the existing
tennis court area as the primary staging and parking during the most of the phases of
construction. The new north lot will be constructed as part of the first phase(spring and
summer of 2016)and then will be used for construction workers during the later phases
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Stillwater Area Public Schools High School - PAC
September 21, 2015
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of work along with the existing tennis court area,until this area is constructed as part of
the last phase of work(summer of 2017).
4. Identify if any of the new play fields will be lit or irrigated.
Response: No new field lighting or field irrigation will be added as a result of the field
improvements.
5. Provide fixture specifications for all building wall and site lighting
Response: Light fixture catalog cuts provided.
6. Provide a building material board with colors for the Planning Commission meeting.
Response: Proposed building materials for new additions will be presented at the
Planning Commission meeting.
7. Provide color building elevations.
Response: Colored building elevations and 3D images provided.
8. Provide pictures of the existing building where the additions will be added.
Response: Pictures of existing conditions at proposed additions provided.
9. A detail list of the proposed planting is required for the landscape plan. Clearly identify the
existing plantings versus the new plantings. Provide additional detailing on tree protection
detail.
Response: A detailed plant list and updated landscape plan identifying existing and new
planting is attached.Additional tree protection detailing has also been provided.
10. Identify the status of the Valley Branch Watershed application.
Response: The Valley Branch Watershed District submittal has been made on Tuesday
September 22,2015 and is currently beginning their review process.
11. Identify if there will be additional signage added on the building.
Response: Additional signage will only be added to identify new exterior doors with a
letter and number consistent with the current convention.A sign consisting of individual
letters that identifies "Stillwater Stadium"will be incorporated into the arched entry gate
design.
12. Provide locations and screening for mechanical equipment, if any,that is not constructed into
the building.
Response: No new roof top equipment to screen.
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Stillwater Area Public Schools High School - PAC
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13. Outline how public access shall be maintained to the existing and proposed facilities.
Response: Public access to the proposed new facilities will be consistent with current
practice. Community Education coordinates all after hours programming and access for
the public to the High School.In addition,public access will be allowed to the Pony
Activity Center on a limited basis during normal daytime school hours.Public access will
be to the indoor running track,one basketball court and a designated cardio machine
area.
Sincerely,
BWBR
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Steve Erickson AIA, LEED AP
Attachments: Drainage and Ponding Calculations
Detailed Plant List and Updated Landscape Plan
c: Tony Willger, Stillwater ISD 834
Greg Buchal, Larson Engineering
Ryan Lindahl, Hallberg Engineering
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