Anson County. Facilities Assessment & Proposed Improvements to BC Moore & Historic Courthouse

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1 Anson County Facilities Assessment & Proposed Improvements to BC Moore & Historic Courthouse Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners March 26, 2007

2 Participants & Credits

3 Outline of Presentation B C Moore Existing Conditions & Plans Proposed Improvements Related Costs Schedule to Complete Approvals Required Historic Courthouse

4 Existing Plan Second Floor

5 Existing Conditions Second Floor

6 Existing Plan First Floor

7 Existing Conditions First Floor

8 Existing Plan - Basement

9 Existing Conditions - Basement

10 Design Alternatives Key Criteria Best Elevator Location Respect Existing Structure Respect Existing Plumbing for Req d Rest Rooms to Stack Respect Existing Mechanical & Electrical Support Spaces Maximize Useable Sq. Ft. w/ Efficient Hallways

11 Proposed Plan Second Floor

12 Proposed Plan First Floor Register of Deeds Wade St Tax Green Street

13 Proposed Plan - Basement

14 Proposed Exterior Alterations Existing

15 Related Costs

16 Schedule to Complete Approval needed to Proceed Feedback expected.

17 Outline of Presentation Historic Courthouse Overview of Process Historical Perspective Program Needs Summary Building Envelope Assessment Building Systems Assessment Existing Conditions & Plans Renovation Plans w/ Alternative Addition Summary of Alt. Relocations / Renovations Statement of Probable Costs Conclusions / Recommendations

18 Historical Perspective

19 Current and Projected Data Data from AoC Population Current ,000 Projected ,000 Court Case Filings Past ,000 Present ,000 Future yrs / 1800 Therefore both are relatively stable.

20 Program Needs

21 Program Needs

22 Building Envelope Assessment

23 Building Envelope Assessment Roof: EPDM (1990 reroof) & clay tile (original to building) EPDM lap seams failing in several areas & is pulling away from parapets Repairs & penetrations made thru roof after installation are failing due to incompatible materials being used Clay tiles are in overall good shape with few loose and cracked Repairs made where tiles adjoin parapets are failing Copper gutters are damaged in some locations & allow water intrusion Recommendations: Replace EPDM roof Reroof clay tile porches, salvage existing clay tiles for reuse

24 Building Envelope Assessment Exterior Walls: Limestone base, brick, glazed terra cotta cornices, copings & accents Limestone is in overall good condition with little cracking, some mortar joints are deteriorated. North side has significant pollution staining. Brick mortar joints are failing in several locations. Some cracks appear around the building Terra cotta is in poor condition. Mortar joints are significantly deteriorated, repairs made in past are failing. Several pieces are chipped & cracked.

25 Building Envelope Assessment Recommendations: Clean exterior Repoint mortar joints Repair damaged limestone & brick Need further evaluation of terra cotta condition. Metal anchors supporting units may be rusted almost to failure.

26 Building Envelope Assessment Windows & Doors: Condition varies depending on location & weather protection. Second & third floor windows are in poor condition. Some frames are rotted away. Recommendations: Replace windows with significant damage Repair/replace deteriorated parts on other windows Repaint all windows & doors with exterior grade paint

27 Building Envelope Assessment Waterproofing: Existing waterproofing is probably deteriorated & failed in several locations around basement perimeter Tunnel to jail has water intrusion Recommendations: Install spray urethane waterproof system from interior of basement Conduct further investigation to determine condition of waterproofing system over tunnel

28 Building Envelope Assessment

29 Existing Plan - Basement

30 Existing Plan First Floor

31 Existing Plan Second Floor

32 Existing Plan Third Floor

33 Proposed Plan - Basement

34 Proposed Plan First Floor

35 Proposed Plan Second Floor 40 seats

36 Proposed Plan with Addition First Floor

37 Proposed Plan with Addition Second Floor 62 seats

38 Proposed Plan with Addition Third Floor

39 Existing Conditions Second Floor

40 Alternative Relocations A & B

41 Related Costs

42 Conclusions / Recommendations Critical Courthouse Deficiencies Building Enclosure Needs Repairs Desperately Security between Inmates and Judges Courts Staff Jury Assembly needs its own space not w/in Court Room ADA is marginally existent Real Restrooms + Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical & Fire Protection Clerk of Courts space - Criminal in mega cramped quarters - Civil has open Cash Drawer

43 Anson County Thanks for entrusting us with the work of Anson County We sincerely appreciate your collaborative contributions and look optimistically toward completing successful results together.