MCER Study for Little Powder K-8

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1 MCER Study for Little Powder K-8 CCSD #1 Little Powder K-8 Weston, WY Wyoming School Facilities Department Cheyenne, WY TSP, Inc. Sheridan, WY May 16, 2016

2 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Goals and Objectives Determination of Little Powder Enrollment Projections 5 Determination of Allowable Square Footage for Little Powder 6 Preliminary Assignment of Allowable Building Area 7 Planning Study Site Options Identification 8 Planning Scenarios 9 Final MCER Options for Little Powder K-8 10 Final Option One Description: Gym Renovation + Addition 11 Description Pros and Cons Configuration Diagram Area Summary Budget Analysis Final Option Two Description: New Construction on New Site 18 Description Pros and Cons Configuration Diagram Area Summary Budget Analysis

3 Table of Contents Continued Evaluation Operational Impacts 24 Evaluation Educational Impacts 25 Evaluation Site Impacts 26 Evaluation Community Impacts 27 Evaluation Summary 28 Recommendation 29 Appendix 30

4 Introduction to Planning Study Goals and Objectives The following goals and objectives provide a framework that each planning option is expected to achieve in its design, construction, and final configuration: Little Powder K-8 is a rural school with a limited number of students enrolled. With a small enrollment,teaching methods are adapted to these students needs and therefore need appropriate, supportive space and environment to develop and enrich student learning. CCSD seeks to create an improved environment for Little Powder K-8 through extensive remodel and new addition or a new building. SCSD2 District Unique Issues The following are unique issues and opportunities related to the Alternative Middle School, Alternative High School within SCSD2. These issues have been identified during this planning study: Provide increased opportunities to include students from other schools within the community Provide increased opportunities to share facilities with the community Create environment to retain students and improve graduation rates Create maximum opportunity for future growth/expansion Givens Used by the Planning Team In the course of preparing the planning study organization, the following elements were identified as givens to be incorporated into the results Target enrollment for study: 40 students Kindergarten through 8 th grade Recommendations for best solution option must be in compliance with Wyoming School Facilities Commission, School Design Guidelines, current version 4

5 Determination of Little Powder Enrollment Projections

6 Determination of Allowable Square Footage for Little Powder 6

7 Preliminary Assignment of Allowable Building Area 7

8 Planning Study Site Options Identification The following two sites have been identified and will further be studied as a location for the proposed new Little Powder K-8. Option One Existing Site of Little Powder Develop the gym renovation plus addition of Little Powder within the existing site, considering a solution that enables occupancy of the school to be accommodated for during the construction of the remodel/ addition. Option Two South of Existing Site Develop the new Little Powder school adjacent to the existing site, considering a solution that enables construction and occupancy of the new school before the existing Little Powder School building is demolished. Site is estimated to be approximately 5 acres and leased. 8

9 Planning Scenarios Based on the WSFD s decision, a total of six options were identified and discussed with Campbell County School District and WSFD. After a collaborative review and discussion, two options were selected for further assessment and cost analysis. The final two options were then developed and presented to the Campbell County School District and the WSFD for review. The six scenarios presented for initial review include the following: Option One Site, Accessibility and Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades and Reroof Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition Option Five New Construction on Existing Site Option Six New Construction on New Site *Full scenario descriptions, pros/cons and configuration diagrams included in the appendix The final two options that were further developed include: Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Final Option Two New Construction on New Site 9

10 Final MCER Options for Little Powder K-8 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition This option utilizes the existing gym by using the structure and renovating the interior an exterior of the gym. The new addition would be restricted to the existing site, but the orientation of the addition is flexible. Site drainage issues and ADA upgrades would be addressed. Final Option Two New Construction on New Site This option would have less restrictions on placement of the building and eliminates site remediation issues and renovation unknowns. 10

11 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Description: Extensive renovations on the interior and exterior of the existing Little Powder K-8 gym is proposed. The gym would be re-roofed due to the age of the existing roof. The Facility Conditions Assessment condition rating for the roof covering is 3 out of 5 points. The rest of the building would be demolished as well as the modular units. The new addition will be built on the existing site. The footprint and square footage would be expanded to accommodate the recommended square footage per student of sf for 40 students as recommended in the SFD Design Guidelines. The addition would be approximately 9,670 sqft to meet the recommended 13,680 total sqft for 40 students. The footprint and the interior layout would be redesigned in order to better serve the needs of the students and faculty. The orientation and adjacency to the highway were studied to resolve the best placement of the addition on the existing site. Exterior cladding of the gym and new addition would be coordinated. The site drainage and parking lot would be addressed and resolved Upgrades/ replacement of playground equipment and site work of playground is proposed. ADA accessibility updates will include door, bathroom and playground upgrades. The MEP systems that remains in the gym will be upgraded and intergraded with the new addition s MEP systems. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the site. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. Asbestos abatement in the gym will be implemented where deemed necessary. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of renovation vs life expectancy of overall building. The site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations need to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 11

12 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Pros and Cons: Pros: New construction would allow for the recommended square footage per student of sf/ student to be met with the enrollment of 40 students. The total square footage would be 13,680 sf. Flexibility of layout and footprint would allow for improved classroom and room layout and building orientation on the site. A cost savings would possibly occur by renovating the gym vs demolishing and rebuilding the existing gym. This is dependent on the existing condition of the gym and the necessary repairs needed. Creates the opportunity for growth of enrollment and the ability to add on to the building in the future. Provides consolidated building functions for students and faculty with the addition providing enough square footage to replace the modular building. The orientation and layout of the new addition allows to school and playground to be placed further from the adjacent highway. Cons: The students would need to be reassigned schools during the construction of the addition. The nearest school, Recluse K-8, is the distance of 23 miles from Little Powder Elementary. Bussing students this extra distance would result in some students traveling for 3 hours/day. The size and layout of the gym would remain the same, not allowing additional bleachers/ seating to be added Flexibility of the new addition orientation and foot print is limited to the location of the existing gym. The septic field and system would need to be replaced and extended to accommodate the demands of the school. Extensive site work would need to occur to resolve current flood issues Depending on the extends of renovations, the cost of renovation could outweigh the benefit of renovating vs new construction 12

13 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Configuration Diagram: Area Summary: New Building Construction Addition onto the existing gym estimated around 9,070 sf Gym Renovation The existing gym is 4,610 sqft Building Demolition All of existing building except for the gym to be demolished. Modular building to be demolished Total Site Area Total site area of existing Little Powder 13

14 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Option 1B Addition: A double sided corridor addition that attaches to the north side of the gym is proposed. The existing Gym would remain on its existing footprint and concrete slab. The gym would be stripped to its frame and an extensive exterior and interior renovation would occur. The existing building would be demolished before any new construction commences in order to simplify the construction of the new addition. 14

15 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition 15

16 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Budget Analysis: 16

17 Final Option One Gym Renovation + Addition Budget Analysis Continued: 17

18 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site Description: Demolition of the existing Little Powder K-8 and The existing well on the current Little Powder modular building will occur after the new site would be utilized. construction is complete. The existing building The new site would need to be purchased or and modular will remain in use through out the a lease agreement would need to be construction of the new school, eliminating the arranged between CCSD #1 and the current cost and need for swing modular buildings during land owner. The cost of purchasing the the construction phase. This would allow students adjacent land needs to be determined. and faculty to stay on site and not become dislocated during construction. The existing playground and parking lot will be demolished and reclamation work on the site will be completed after the construction of the new building is complete. Site grading and excavation of the new site will take place to allow for positive drainage on the site. The new construction of Little Powder would be 13,680 square feet or SF/ student as calculated by the SFD Allowable SF Calculator. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the site. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. 18

19 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site Pros and Cons: Pros: Cons: Does not require the relocation of students to Recluse K-8. Students would stay in existing building until new construction is complete. There is no cost of transporting students to a nearest school since existing building will act as the swing building. The recommended square footage per student of sf/student or 13,680 total square feet for 40 students is easily accomplished within the new design of school The unforeseen costs of remodeling the existing building and remediating the existing site is alleviated Floor plans and building orientation are not restricted by existing footprint of gym and are allowed to be configured to the most suitable layout Existing site issues such as the septic system will not need to be resolved. The gym would be built to the appropriate size and orientation on the new site. Requires the use of additional land that the school district must acquire Utilities will need to be ran to the new site The cost of new construction would be significantly more than renovations to the existing building. 19

20 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site 20

21 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site Option 2 New Construction: The new construction is laid out to allow administration and the front desk to be positioned at the main entrance into the school. The classrooms are separated from the arts and core rooms, allowing these rooms to be utilized after hours. The music room is separated from the multipurpose by a moving partition, allowing the music room to act as a stage. The kitchen would have delivery access from the front parking lot, eliminating the need for an additional access road. 21

22 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site Budget Analysis: 22

23 Final Option Two New Construction on New Site Budget Analysis Continued: 23

24 Evaluation Operational Impacts 24

25 Evaluation Educational Impacts 25

26 Evaluation Site Impacts 26

27 Evaluation Community Impacts 27

28 Evaluation Summary 28

29 Recommendation TSP recommends Option Two as the most cost effective remedy for the Little Powder K-8. Option Two located the proposed new construction on the site adjacent to the existing Little Powder site. This undeveloped site of approximately 4 acres is located south of the existing school infrastructure including utilities and road system. The negative sloped site would be built up to create a well drained site that is easily accessed from HWY 59. The building would be orientated to provide a barrier between the playground and highway, while remaining visible from the main highway. The existing Little Powder school would be used as the swing building during the construction of the new facility. Students would not be affected by the new construction and would not have to be moved around to accommodate phasing of a renovation project. 29

30 Appendix Option One Site, Accessibility and Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades and Reroof Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition Option Five New Construction on Existing Site Option Six New Construction on New Site 30

31 Option One Site, Accessibility and Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades and Reroof Description: Storm water drainage on the existing site would be addressed. Currently, flooding of the parking lot and walkways, providing access to the front of the building, is an issue. The SFD Design Guidelines require the following: Create positive drainage away from the building. At the building perimeter, exterior grades shall be a minimum of 6 inches or more below the first floor level, except at the entrances. The ground around the building perimeter shall slope down and away from the building for a minimum of 20 feet to eliminate any standing water. Site grading and repaving of the parking lot and walkways will need to be done for positive drainage to take place on this site. ADA accessibility updates will include bathrooms, door upgrades, playground upgrades and ramps where necessary. In the School Facilities Department Building Condition Report, exterior doors are reported to be well beyond service with 50% of the door systems needing repairs. The main building would be re-roofed due to the age of the existing roof. The Facility Conditions Assessment condition rating for the roof covering is 3 out of 5 points. The MEP systems of Little Powder are intended to be addressed. Updates to lighting fixtures, HVAC system, bathrooms and septic system will occur. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the building. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. The lighting fixtures and emergency generator are beyond their service life, with both systems being original to the 1976 construction. The HVAC system is a 50 year old system and is at the end of its service life. The existing Lenox AHUss require numerous unscheduled maintenance repairs per year. Portable swamp coolers are used to cool classrooms. The existing septic system is original and is problematic. The system would need to be replaced. Asbestos abatement will be completed where deemed necessary throughout all renovations. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of renovations vs life expectancy of overall building. The site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations need to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 31

32 Option One Site, Accessibility and Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades and Reroof Pros and Cons: Pros: Utilizes existing District leased property Does not require demolition of any existing structures Construction cost could be minimized depending on condition of existing building and the extent of repairs needed Does not require relocation of students to temporary modular buildings or Recluse K-8 if work is done during summer break Site flooding issues will be resolved HVAC, lighting systems, and septic system would be upgraded. A study will need to be done in order to determine if a cooling system is appropriate to include. Accessibility to the existing building would addressed Cons: Limits buildable area, since existing school structure/ footprint is utilized Recommended square footage per student is not met with the enrollment of 40 students estimated. Utilizing the Wyoming School Facilities Department Guideline and Allowable SF Calculator, for K-8 schools smaller than 85 students, SF/ student should be achieved. Existing issues with layout of rooms will not be resolved. Movable partitions will remain in place. Storage within the main building would not be able to be added. Existing interior finishes and exterior finishes will not be updated causing further need for maintenance. Interior doors and hardware are aged and obsolete, with up to 25% deficiencies according to the SFD Building Condition Report. Acoustic ceiling panels also have up to 25% deficiencies. Existing modular buildings will remain and be utilized due to lack of square footage and need for space for storage, music and art. 32

33 Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades Description: The main building would be re-roofed due to the age of the existing roof. The Facility Conditions Assessment condition rating for the roof covering is 3 out of 5 points. Minimal interior renovations will be completed on interior finishes, including replacing the interior doors, replacing acoustic ceiling tiles, replacing carpet and tile and painting interior wall. Replacement of casework is advised as well. Interior doors and acoustic ceiling panels would take precedence over other interior renovations if budgets were reduced. All existing walls and partitions will remain and no spaces will be reconfigured. ADA accessibility updates will include bathrooms, door upgrades, playground upgrades and ramps where necessary. Storm water drainage would be addressed. Currently, flooding of the parking lot and walkways providing access at the front of the building is an issue. Site grading and repaving of the parking lot and walking way will need to be done for positive drainage to occur. The MEP systems of Little Powder are proposed to be addressed. Updates to lighting fixtures, HVAC system, emergency generator, bathrooms and septic system will occur. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the building. The lighting fixtures and emergency generator are beyond their service life, with both systems being original to building. The HVAC system is at the end of its service life. Portable swamp coolers are used to cool classrooms. The existing septic system is original and would need to be replaced. Asbestos abatement will be implemented throughout building where deemed necessary. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of renovation vs life expectancy of overall building. The site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations need to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 33.

34 Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades Configuration Diagram: Area Summary: New Building Construction None Building Demolition None Site Construction Area of Site Improvements Existing Building Square Footage = 13,405sf Total Site Area Total site area of existing Little Powder K-8 34

35 Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades 35

36 Option Two Reroof, Minor Interior Renovations, Site, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing (MEP) and Accessibility Upgrades Pros and Cons: Pros: Utilizes existing District leased property and existing building Construction cost could be minimized depending on condition of existing building and extent of repairs needed Demolition of any existing buildings is eliminated Eliminates the need for unscheduled maintenance of the HVAC system required by the CCSD maintenance department. Cons: Limits buildable area, since existing school structure/ footprint is utilized May require relocation of students to temporary modular buildings or Recluse K-8 if renovations are expected to take longer than CCSD s summer break Recommended square footage per student is not met with the enrollment of 40 students estimated. Utilizing the Wyoming School Facilities Department Guideline and Allowable SF Calculator, for K-8 schools smaller than 85 students, SF/ student should be achieved. Existing issues with layout of rooms will not be resolved. Movable partitions will remain in place. Storage within the main building would not be able to be added. Modular building will remain and be utilized due to lack of square footage and need for space for music and art. 36

37 Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition Description: Extensive renovations on the interior and exterior of the existing Little Powder K-8 is proposed. Partition walls will be replaced with gypsum board walls. Interior finishes will be replaced. The existing modular building will be demolished. The exterior aggregated siding would be replaced with new siding. All existing windows and exterior doors would be removed and new windows and doors would be installed. The main building would be re-roofed due to the age of the existing roof. The Facility Conditions Assessment condition rating for the roof covering is 3 out of 5 points. The proposed location for an addition is shown north of the existing gym. This would house the art, music room and provide addition storage if needed. The site drainage and parking lot would be addressed. Upgrades/ replacement of playground equipment and site work of playground is proposed. ADA accessibility updates will include bathrooms, door upgrades, playground upgrades and ramps where necessary The MEP systems of Little Powder are intended to be addressed. Updates to lighting fixtures, HVAC system, bathrooms and septic system will occur. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the building. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. The lighting fixtures and emergency generator are beyond their service life, with both systems being original to the 1976 construction. The HVAC system is a 50 year old system and is at the end of its service life. The existing Lenox AHUss require numerous unscheduled maintenance repairs per year. Portable swamp coolers are used to cool classrooms. The existing septic system is original and is problematic. The system would need to be replaced. Asbestos abatement will be implemented throughout building where deemed necessary. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of renovation vs life expectancy of overall building. The site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations need to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 37

38 Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition Configuration Diagram: Area Summary: New Building Construction Addition to existing buildingestimated 1,000 square footage minimum Building Demolition Modular building to be demolished Total Site Area Total site area of existing Little Powder 38

39 Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition 39

40 Option Three Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition Pros and Cons: Pros: Recommended square footage per student is met with the enrollment of 40 students estimated. Utilizing the Wyoming School Facilities Department Guideline and Allowable SF Calculator, for K-8 schools smaller than 85 students, SF/ student will be achieved. Utilizes the existing structure Interior walls and floor plan can be reconfigured to best serve the needs of the school Exterior facades would improve in appearance and function Interior finishes would be asbestos abated and replaced with updated materials Utilizes existing district leased land Provides consolidated building functions for students and faculty with the addition replacing the modular building Creates the opportunity for future growth of enrollment Cons: Depending on the extends of renovations, the cost of renovation could outweigh the benefit of renovating vs new construction Requires relocation of students to temporary modular buildings or Recluse K-8 if renovation work is not done during the summer break or phasing is not implemented The location of the addition is limited due to existing building type of construction, site limitation and utility locations Access to the new addition is not ideal. The art room and music room would be accessed by way through the existing gym. A hallway could create a corridor to access these rooms, but this would take away limited square footage from the gym. 40

41 Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition Description: Extensive renovations on the interior and exterior of the existing Little Powder K-8 gym is proposed. The gym would be re-roofed due to the age of the existing roof. The Facility Conditions Assessment condition rating for the roof covering is 3 out of 5 points. The rest of the building would be demolished as well as the mobile units. The new addition will be built on the existing site. The footprint and square footage would be expanded to accommodate the recommended square footage per student of sf for 40 students as recommended in the SFD Design Guidelines. The footprint and the interior layout would be redesigned in order to better serve the needs of the students and faculty. The orientation and adjacency to the highway will be studied in order to resolve the best placement of the addition on the existing site. Exterior cladding of the gym and new addition would be coordinated. The site drainage and parking lot would be addressed and resolved Upgrades/ replacement of playground equipment and site work of playground is proposed. ADA accessibility updates will include door and playground upgrades. The MEP systems that remains in the gym will be upgraded and intergraded with the new addition s MEP systems. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the site. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. Asbestos abatement in the gym will be implemented where deemed necessary. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of renovation vs life expectancy of overall building. The site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations need to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 41

42 Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition Configuration Diagram: Area Summary: New Building Construction Addition onto the existing gym estimated around 12,000 sf Building Demolition All of existing building except for the gym to be demolished. Modular building to be demolished Total Site Area Total site area of existing Little Powder 42

43 Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition 43

44 Option Four Gym Renovation + Addition Pros and Cons: Pros: New construction would allow for the recommended square footage per student of sf/ student to be met with the enrollment of 40 students. The total square footage would be 13,680 sf. Flexibility of layout and footprint would allow for improved classroom and room layout and building orientation on the site. A cost savings would possibly occur by renovating the gym vs demolishing and rebuilding the existing gym. This is dependent on the existing condition of the gym and the necessary repairs needed. Creates the opportunity for growth of enrollment and the ability to add on to the building in the future. Provides consolidated building functions for students and faculty with the addition providing enough square footage to replace the modular building. Cons: Students would need to be either relocated to a different school or modular buildings would need to be place on site during the duration of demolition and new construction The size and layout of the gym would remain the same, not allowing additional bleachers/ seating to be added Flexibility of the new addition orientation and foot print is limited to the location of the existing gym Depending on the extends of renovations, the cost of renovation could outweigh the benefit of renovating vs new construction 44

45 Option Five New Construction on Existing Site Description: Demolition of the existing Little Powder School is proposed. The new construction of Little Powder would be built on the existing site. A site study to determine the best location of the new building on the site may be necessary. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, Schools should not be located directly adjacent to a major highway or high use arterial due to traffic safety. This recommendation will be took into consideration to determine location and orientation of new construction. The existing parking lot and playground lot will be demolished and completely repaved. The existing playground equipment will be upgraded. According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the site. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. A Cost Benefit Analysis would be performed to determine to the cost of new construction vs the life expectancy of the overall existing building. The existing site is currently leased. Whether the site needs to be purchased in order to carry through with renovations needs to be determined. This cost will be include in the Cost Benefit Analysis. 45

46 Option Five New Construction on Existing Site Configuration Diagram: New Building Construction 13,680 Square Footage Building Demolition Main building and modular building to be demolished Total Site Area 4 acres of useable area with no additional acres needed due to the school enrollment being under 100 students per the Rules and Regulations of the School Facilities Commission 46

47 Option Five New Construction on Existing Site Pros and Cons: Pros: Recommended square footage per student is not met with the enrollment of 40 students estimated. Utilizing the Wyoming School Facilities Department Guideline and Allowable SF Calculator, for K-8 schools smaller than 85 students, SF/ student should be achieved. Flexibility of layout and footprint would allow for improved classroom and room layout Less restrictions from existing structure and fitting within the perimeters of existing site Utilizes existing district leased land Creates the opportunity for growth of enrollment and the ability to add on to the building in the future Cons: Students would need to be either relocated to a different school or modular buildings would need to be place on site during the duration of demolition and new construction The new construction schedule would be dependent on the schedule of the demolition. The time frame of finished construction would be extended if new building is built on existing site Site would need to be regraded and soil would need to be brought in. The SFD Design Guidelines requires a positive drainage away from the building. The ground around the building perimeter shall slope down and away from the building for a minimum of 20 feet to eliminate any standing water. Site grading for the new parking lot and walk ways will need to be done for positive drainage to take place on this site. Possible additional land required after further investigation 47

48 Option Six New Construction on New Site Description: Demolition of the existing Little Powder K-8 and modular building will occur. The existing playground and parking lot will be demolished and reclamation work on the site will be done. Site grading and excavation of the new site will take place to allow for positive drainage on the site. The new construction of Little Powder would be 13,680 square feet or SF/ student as calculated by the SFD Allowable SF Calculator. The demolition of the existing buildings would take place after the new construction is complete, allowing students and faculty to stay on site and not become dislocated during construction According to the Wyoming School Facilities Commission School Design Guidelines, three phase power is required. The current power is a single phase that is original to the site. It is stated that this system can not be upgraded and problems have been reported. 48

49 Option Six New Construction on New Site Configuration Diagram: Area Summary: New Building Construction 13,680 Square Footage Building Demolition Main building and modular building to be demolished. Parking lot and playground lot to be reclaimed Site Construction 4 acres of useable area with no additional acres needed due to the school enrollment being under 100 students per the Rules and Regulations of the School Facilities Commission 49

50 Option Six New Construction on New Site Pros and Cons: Pros: Does not require the relocation of students to temporary modular buildings or Recluse K-8. Students would stay in existing building until new construction is complete. There is no cost of modular rental or demolition and reclamation of existing buildings or site The recommended square footage per student of sf/student or 13,680 total square feet for 40 students is easily accomplished within the new design of school Unforeseen cost of remodeling and remediation of existing site is alleviated Floor plans are not restricted by existing footprint and are allowed to be configured to the most suitable layout Creates an environment to retain students and improve enrollment rates Creates the opportunity for growth of enrollment and the ability to add on to the building in the future Existing site issues will require no remediation with a new site utilized Cons: Requires the use of additional land that the school district must acquire Utilities will need to be ran to the new site The cost of new construction would be significantly more than renovations to the existing building. 50