UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS
MEETING OF THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 8, 2004
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
President’s Conference Room, Madison Hall
Committee Members:
Mark J. Kington, Chair
William G. Crutchfield, Jr.
Susan Y. Dorsey
Thomas F. Farrell, II
Lewis F. Payne
Terence P. Ross
Thomas A. Saunders, III
Gordon F. Rainey, Jr., Ex Officio
AGENDA
PAGE
I.
II.
ACTION ITEMS (Ms. Sheehy)
A.
Contract Review, Campbell Hall Chiller Plant
B.
Contract Review, Main Heating Plant
Environmental Compliance Upgrade Project
C.
Revised Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines,
Center for the Arts
(Ms. Sheehy to introduce Mr. David J. Neuman;
Mr. Neuman to report)
D.
Revised Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines,
College at Wise Drama Building Addition and
Renovation
E.
Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines, Health
System North Parking Garage
F.
Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines, School
of Nursing Building
G.
Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines, Arts
Grounds Parking Garage
H.
Relocation of Varsity Hall
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REPORT BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET (Ms. Sheehy)
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Deferred Maintenance
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III. REPORT BY THE ARCHITECT FOR THE UNIVERSITY
(Mr. Neuman)
•
College at Wise Planning Workshop
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.A. Contract Review, Campbell Hall Chiller
Plant
BACKGROUND: This project upgrades the Campbell Hall Chiller
Plant by replacing its existing chiller and cooling tower with
new and additional units. The existing equipment, which is over
30 years old and serves Campbell Hall, Drama Building, Bayly
Museum, and Fine Arts Library, is obsolete, unreliable,
difficult to operate, and expensive to maintain and repair. In
addition, to improved reliability and cost savings, the project
increases the plant’s capacity so that it can also serve Studio
Art, Fayerweather, and the Campbell Hall Additions. The current
budget is $2,306,127 with $1,606,127 provided by the State and
$700,000 provided by the University.
DISCUSSION: On October 27th, we received five construction bids.
All exceeded the budget with the low bid requiring an $893,873,
or 39%, budget increase. We initially bid the project last
fall. At that time the bids also came in over budget with the
low bid requiring a $1,025,873 budget increase. To see if we
could reduce the cost, we decided to reject all bids, redesign
the project, and bid it in phases. This effort helped since the
new budget is $132,000 less than what would have been required
last year. In fact, if it were not for this year’s unusually
high construction cost increases, the bids could have been even
lower. Given the need for reliable and sufficient chilled water
in the Carr’s Hill area, we recommend that the budget increase
be approved. We plan to apply the project’s existing fund split
to the increase, and will ask the State for $622,547 in
additional funding, with the remaining $271,326 covered by the
utilities improvement fund.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
Committee and by the Board of Visitors
APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE FOR THE CAMPBELL HALL CHILLER PLANT
RESOLVED that the increase in the budget from $2.3 million
to $3.2 million for the construction of the Campbell Hall
Chiller Plant is approved.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.B. Contract Review, Main Heating Plant
Environmental Compliance Upgrade Project
BACKGROUND: This project upgrades the Main Heating Plant to
ensure that it 1) remains compliant with federal and state Clean
Air Act regulations and 2) meets the needs of new and existing
facilities. The scope includes new air emission control
equipment, new and modified boilers, and new and modified fuel
handling and storage equipment. The budget is $51.8 million
with $30 million provided by the State and $21.8 million
provided by the University. The schematic design was approved
at the April 15, 2004 committee meeting. The project was
approved by the 2004 General Assembly with a partial
appropriation and authorization to proceed with the contract.
It is the intent of the General Assembly that additional funds
will be appropriated in the 2006 session to complete the state’s
portion of the funding.
DISCUSSION: On October 20th, we received three construction
price and technical proposals. All three were consistent and
close; and all exceeded the budget. Since this is a designbuild project, each team was expected to evaluate the
constructability of the schematic design and to include in its
proposal recommendations for alternative construction methods
and scope items that it felt should be changed. After
evaluating the proposals, it was determined that the best
proposal, which is also the lowest priced proposal, would
require a $14.2 million, or 27%, budget increase. We attribute
the need for this supplement to large increases in steel prices;
the need to replace more plant components than previously
planned in order to meet increased pollution control
requirements and ensure plant operating reliability; and sharp
increases in large manufactured components due to double digit
increases in most material and fuel prices. Given compliance
requirements and needs of new and existing facilities, we
recommend that the budget increase be approved. We plan to
apply the project’s existing fund split to the increase, and
will ask the State for $8,223,938 funding.
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ACTION REQUIRED: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
Committee and by the Board of Visitors
APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE FOR THE MAIN HEATING PLANT
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE UPGRADE PROJECT
RESOLVED that the increase in the budget from $51.8 million
to $66.0 million for the construction of the Main Heating Plant
Environmental Compliance Upgrade project is approved.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.C. Revised Concept, Site, and Design
Guidelines, Center for the Arts
$79,000,000 Gifts
$12,000,000 Bonds
BACKGROUND: This project constructs a Center for the Arts,
which will include both performing arts venues and an art
museum, on the site of the Cavalier Inn at the corner of Emmet
Street and Ivy Road. The project combines what had been two
separate projects into a single project. At its September 10,
2004 meeting, the Finance Committee approved this project, as
the Arts Center, with a 127,000 GSF scope and a $91 million
budget as a 2005 budget amendment. The University is exploring
the financial feasibility and programmatic benefits of expanding
the main concert hall from a 1,200 seat venue to a 1,600 seat
venue. This will add 10,000 GSF to the building and increase
the budget by $7 million. If this option proves feasible, the
Administration will request Board approval of the increased
scope and budget.
DISCUSSION: The Committee approved architectural design
guidelines for this project at its May 23, 2003 meeting when the
project was located at a different site and did not include the
museum. The Office of the Architect has prepared revised
concept, site, and design guidelines to reflect the new site and
scope. Mr. Neuman will review the guidelines with the
Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF REVISED CONCEPT, SITE, AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
RESOLVED that the revised concept, site, and design
guidelines, dated December 8, 2004, and prepared by the
Architect for the University, for the Center for the Arts are
approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
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Center for the Arts
Concept, Site and Design Guidelines
A) Proposed Project Concept
The Center for the Arts will stand at the corner of Emmet Street and Ivy Road and will be part of
a new hub of public activity that will also serve as a gateway to the University Grounds. A short
walk from the new John Paul Jones Arena, this setting will combine the arts and entertainment
and will have the capacity to bring the University and the community together. At the heart of
the new facility will be a concert hall of some 1,200 - 1,600 seats, twice the number now
available in Old Cabell Hall, making it possible to present touring shows, dance companies, and
other major performances. It will also contain two smaller and more flexible performance
spaces, often called a “black box” theater, as well as rehearsal and storage facilities for the
University’s new marching and concert band. Hunter and Carl Smith (College ’51) of
Charlottesville have made a $22 million challenge gift for the Center towards its total projected
cost of $91,000,000 - $98,000,000. The project could begin structure within two years and be
completed within five years depending on fundraising success.
Additionally, the Center for the Arts will include the new University Art Museum. The secure
and climate-controlled spaces will enable the museum to show more of its 10,000-work
collection, to host major traveling exhibitions, and to initiate its own touring exhibits. A new
auditorium, a room for classes and seminars, and volunteer workshop areas will allow the
museum to expand its educational and outreach programs. A café and catering facility will
provide a gracious setting for light meals, dinners, and special events. A bookstore will appeal to
art lovers’ interests in current books and other media related to the arts.
Bringing the performing and visual arts to this major crossroads of the Central Grounds offers a
number of advantages and efficiencies. Conjoining the facilities allows for shared spaces that
will reduce capital and operating costs and increase synergy among the various arts programs.
Providing optimum accessibility and ample parking, this prominent site for the combined
projects makes a bold public statement about the University’s commitment to the arts, as well as
defining a new public entry to Central Grounds.
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B) Siting Criteria
The University of Virginia general siting criteria for all new facilities include the following
components. Those highlighted are the most pertinent in determining the siting recommendation
for the new Center for the Arts.
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Conforms with overall land use plan and district/area plans.
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Reinforces functional relationships with other components of the same
department or program, and is compatible with other neighboring uses.
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Satisfies access requirements- pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and service.
•
Maximizes infill opportunities to utilize land resources and existing infrastructure.
•
Minimizes site development costs, including extension of utilities, access, loss of
parking, mass grading, etc.
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Minimizes opportunity cost; i.e., value of this use and size versus other alternatives.
•
Provides a size that is adequate, but not excessive, for initial program, future
expansion, and ancillary uses.
•
Allows for incorporating sustainability principles in terms of solar orientation,
reuse of historic structures, storm water management, etc.
•
Avoids unnecessary environmental impacts, including significant tree removal
or filling of existing stream valleys.
•
Allows site visibility and aesthetic character as appropriate for the intended
use and for the neighborhood.
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Minimizes time for implementation of project.
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C) Proposed Site
The recommended site is located at the corner of Ivy Road and Emmet Street, across from the
Carr’s Hill field. The existing Cavalier Inn will be demolished to make way for the new
building. Notable infrastructure expansion and site development will also be required. The site
was selected following a planning workshop in March 2004 that studied several other
alternatives as well. After careful analysis utilizing the general UVa siting criteria, focus was
given especially to the functional relationships between the building’s program and site
adjacencies to the existing parking structure and nearby Carr’s Hill academic facilities and how
the site allows high visibilities and aesthetic character appropriate for the intended use. These
important and other criteria heavily favored use of the proposed site for the new Center for the
Arts.
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D) Design Guidelines
Site Planning
- Building setbacks will be a minimum of 30’ from both Emmet Street and Ivy Road; and a
minimum of 35’ from the restored stream channel.
- Orient main entry to the prime intersection and to existing parking structure.
- Orient secondary entry to provide safe drop off zone on Ivy Road.
- Locate service access and trash/recycling area at northwest area of the site; utilize
parking structure access road from Emmet Street.
- Develop outdoor terraces and roof gardens to utilize southern and eastern viewsheds.
- Develop outdoor sculpture garden in consort with restored stream areas.
Circulation and Parking
- Design entry plaza in conjunction with main lobby as one “welcoming experience”.
- Configure sidewalks along both Emmet Street and Ivy Road to relate to the functional
needs of the new buildings and to connect appropriately to the surrounding pedestrian
system.
- Provide drop off areas from Ivy Road for both main lobby and secondary museum entry.
- Provide 3-5 service spaces in service yard area to northwest area.
- Provide direct pedestrian access from parking garage to north public entrance, possibly
by means of a pedestrian bridge over restored stream.
Architecture
- Building mass will consist of a partial basement, plus two stories (approx. 25’-0” floor to
floor) above grade. Roof areas and attics to incorporate main mechanical penthouse.
- Develop a roof form that is complementary and contextual with major nearby art-related
structures, as well as general UVa traditions.
- Create an identifiable and welcoming covered main entry lobby and associated
pedestrian-scaled colonnades.
- Utilize materials and colors consistent with UVa palette.
- Evaluate and integrate the basic tenets of sustainable design.
- Overall building design should integrate “sound planning, strong landscape and
memorable architecture”; i.e. the building character that is of the University of Virginia.
Landscape
- Comply with UVa Landscape Master Plan in overall design intent.
- Develop contextual landscape appearance on the Emmet Street and Ivy Road edges that
can be integrated with conditions on the opposite sides of these major streets.
- Preserve existing major trees on western and northern edges of the site and incorporate
them into the overall design and that of the sculpture garden.
- Carefully locate and screen service yard and loading areas.
- Provide appropriate and safe levels of pedestrian lighting in accordance with UVa
standards.
- Screen all trash/recycling areas and above-grade utilities; e.g., transformers, backflow
preventers, etc.
- All site furnishings will comply with the UVa Facilities Design Guidelines; graphics will
comply with University sign standards.
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Landscape design must meet stormwater quality and quantity standards of the existing
BMP.
Review and Compliance
The Office of the Architect for the University is responsible for the review and approval of
project compliance with these guidelines
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Center for the Arts Site Plan
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.D. Revised Concept, Site, and Design
Guidelines, College at Wise Drama Building
Addition and Renovation
$7,475,000 General Obligation Bonds
BACKGROUND: This project renovates the existing 10,300 gross
square foot Drama building at the College at Wise and constructs
a 19,000 gross square foot addition. This is the first major
renovation of the Drama building, which was built in 1974. The
project will provide additional and enhanced instruction,
practice and performance spaces for theater, music, and dance
instruction. The renovation will cost $7,475,000 and is funded
by the State through General Obligation Bonds.
DISCUSSION: The Committee approved architectural design
guidelines for this project at its May 23, 2003 meeting. Since
that time, the College has completed a thorough design
assessment, which requires the development of new guidelines.
The Office of the Architect has prepared revised concept, site,
and design guidelines. Mr. Neuman will review the guidelines
with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF REVISED CONCEPT, SITE, AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE
COLLEGE AT WISE DRAMA BUILDING ADDITION AND RENOVATION
RESOLVED that the revised concept, site, and design
guidelines, dated December 8, 2004, and prepared by the
Architect for the University, for the College at Wise Drama
Building Addition and Renovation are approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
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College at Wise Drama Building Addition and Renovation
Concept, Site and Design Guidelines
A)
Proposed Project Concept
The project will expand and renovate the existing building which is currently used for academic
instruction in support of the College at Wise degree program in Performing and Visual Arts. The
existing building was constructed in 1974 and has never been renovated. The building is a
masonry structure with sloping metal roofs. The structural frame is sound and will continue in
service. It is in need of general maintenance, systems, and accessibility renovations in order to
bring it up to current standards. The focus of the renovation will be preserving as much of the
original building as possible while reconfiguring undersized or dysfunctional spaces. Updated
technology will support current audio-visual equipment, theatrical lighting, sound reproduction
and recording and acoustical treatments. The new addition will provide a sufficient number of
practice, rehearsal, and performance spaces, and will provide for growth in the instructional
programs for music, dance, and performance. Public space will welcome visitors and display
student work from the College’s studio arts program. The building will be designed to
accommodate future expansion of the arts programs. The project cost is $7,475,000 funded
entirely through state sources, and is scheduled for completion in 2007.
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B) Siting Criteria
The University of Virginia general siting criteria for all new facilities include the following
components. Those highlighted are the most pertinent in determining the siting recommendation
for the Drama Building Addition.
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Conforms with overall land use plan and district/area plans.
•
Reinforces functional relationships with other components of the same
department or program, and is compatible with other neighboring uses.
•
Satisfies access requirements- pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and service.
•
Maximizes infill opportunities to utilize land resources and existing
infrastructure.
•
Minimizes site development costs, including extension of utilities, access, loss
of parking, mass grading, etc.
•
Minimizes opportunity cost; i.e., value of this use and size versus other alternatives.
•
Provides a size that is adequate, but not excessive, for initial program, future
expansion, and ancillary uses.
•
Allows for incorporating sustainability principles in terms of solar orientation,
reuse of historic structures, storm water management, etc.
•
Avoids unnecessary environmental impacts, including significant tree removal or
filling of existing stream valleys.
•
Allows site visibility and aesthetic character as appropriate for the intended
use and for the neighboring context.
•
Minimizes time for implementation of the project.
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C) Proposed Site
Proximity to the lake, parking and the building’s identity as a venue for the performing arts, all
suggest that the building is strategically well-situated for development as a center for campus and
public functions. The site is highly visible from the loop road and the residential access road. A
thoughtfully conceived building addition and landscape plan will establish physical and visual
connections linking this area to the central part of the campus.
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D) Design Guidelines
Site Planning
- Building setbacks will be a minimum of 100’ from the pond edge and 20’ from the
roadway edge.
- Entries will address the NE/SW axis developing in response to the “Quad” formed by
Thompson, Asbury and Henson Halls that runs between the Drama Building and Cantrell
Hall.
- Locate service access on the northeast side of the building, screened from view of
Cantrell Hall.
- Exterior gathering space will front onto the lawn to the south and west with unobstructed
views to the lake.
Circulation and Parking
- New pedestrian walks and landscape elements at the north and east sides of the building
will provide attractive walkway access and improve circulation around the building,
while also providing service access.
- Primary entry to the public lobby will provide safe, sheltered drop-off zone.
- Provide 2-3 service parking spaces adjacent to building on north or east sides of the
building.
Architecture
- The design will conform to the spirit and specific requirements of the May 2000
Architectural Guidelines of the College at Wise.
- The renovations to the existing Drama Building will reflect and be informed by current
design guidelines rather than by the 1974 building.
- Materials, building massing and roof forms inspired by the two College at Wise historic
buildings, Crockett and Bowers Sturgill Halls, will compliment other campus buildings.
- Views to the south and west will be the focus of internal building circulation.
- The building and addition will be visible from all four sides, as well as areas of higher
elevation from major College buildings and axis. Care will be taken to offer well
designed facades on all sides, and also for the roof itself.
- Evaluate and integrate the basic tenets of sustainable design.
Landscape
- Walkways will encompass planting and paving schemes to achieve coordinated
pedestrian scale and welcoming exterior public spaces.
- Plantings will not impede views to lake or to the central campus.
- Preserve trees on the west side of existing building and incorporate into design where
possible.
- Screen service yard and loading areas.
- Provide adequate pedestrian lighting.
Review and Compliance
The Office of the Architect for the University is responsible for the review and approval of
project compliance with these guidelines
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College at Wise Drama Building Addition:
Site Concept
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.E. Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines,
Health System North Parking Garage
$21,600,000 Bonds
BACKGROUND: This project constructs a 1,200 car parking garage
and a pedestrian bridge linking the garage to the main hospital
complex. The garage will be located in the block between West
Main Street and the CSX railroad tracks and Jefferson Park
Avenue and 11th Street. It is needed to replace the West Parking
Garage, which will be demolished to make way for the new
Clinical Cancer Center, and to provide additional parking for
the Medical Center. Current Medical Center parking facilities
are at capacity and can not accommodate planned initiatives. As
a part of this project, the University’s intends to explore the
possibility of constructing an office building between the
garage and West Main Street. If feasible, the Administration
will request Board approval to increase the project scope and
budget. At its September 10, 2004 meeting, the Finance
Committee approved a 2005 capital budget amendment for this
project. The current budget is $21,600,000 with funding
provided by bonds.
DISCUSSION: The Office of the Architect has prepared the
concept, site, and design guidelines. Mr. Neuman will review
the guidelines with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF CONCEPT, SITE, AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE HEALTH
SYSTEM NORTH PARKING GARAGE
RESOLVED that the concept, site, and design guidelines,
dated December 8, 2004, and prepared by the Architect for the
University, for the Health System North Parking Garage are
approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
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Health System North Parking Garage
Concept, Site and Design Guidelines
A) Proposed Project Concept
Expansion of the hospital in coming years will involve properties within the medical precinct
as well as those on West Main Street that are now a part of the hospital; e.g. the Blake
Center. Foremost among the expansion projects is an outpatient cancer treatment center and
a children’s medical center. The Health System Area Plan was updated following intensive
study during the Health System/West Main Street area workshop. Potential expansion
strategies, site analyses and phasing plans were explored and sites recommended.
Construction of the North Garage will allow the aging & inefficient West garage to be
demolished and the site developed as the new Clinical Cancer Center. Parking spaces for new
facilities will be added. The total spaces in the proposed garage are 1,200, at a project cost of
$21,600,000 with a scheduled completion of 2006.
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B) Siting Criteria
The University of Virginia general siting criteria for all new facilities include the following
components.
Those highlighted are the most pertinent in determining the siting
recommendations for the Health System North Garage.
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Conforms with overall land use plan and district/area plans.
•
Reinforces functional relationships with other components of the same
department or program, and is compatible with other neighboring uses.
•
Satisfies access requirements- pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and service.
•
Maximizes infill opportunities to utilize land resources and existing
infrastructure.
•
Minimizes site development costs, including extension of utilities, access, loss of
parking, mass grading, etc.
•
Minimizes opportunity cost; i.e., value of this use and size versus other alternatives.
•
Provides a size that is adequate, but not excessive, for initial program, future
expansion, and ancillary uses.
•
Allows for incorporating sustainability principles in terms of solar orientation,
reuse of historic structures, storm water management, etc.
•
Avoids unnecessary environmental impacts, including significant tree removal
or filling of existing stream valleys.
•
Allows site visibility and aesthetic character as appropriate for the intended use and
for the neighborhood.
•
Minimizes time for implementation of project.
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C) Proposed Site
In the Health System, functional adjacencies are essential to maintain daily operations and for
the delivery of patient care. It is desirable to have parking as close as possible, particularly for
patients and medical staff. However, centrally located building sites are increasingly scarce. The
garage will be constructed on land north of the railroad tracks from the main hospital. A link
over the tracks will connect pedestrians and material across the short distance from to the East
Garage and on to the hospital. A generous set-back from West Main Street will allow pedestrianfriendly future development along the street edge. Located along the tracks and at the center of
the site bounded by JPA, West Main, 11th Street and beyond the railroad right-of-way, the outer
boundaries of the site are preserved for future development and the garage largely screened from
view. Currently an asphalt paved parking lot, the garage will not add to the quantity of
impervious surface. A traffic analysis has been conducted to support this site recommendation;
and its results accepted by the City of Charlottesville’s planning office.
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D) Design Guidelines
Site Planning
- A minimum setback of 62’ from West Main Street will be preserved. This includes the
City of Charlottesville 15’ setback requirement to accommodate future widening of West
Main Street.
- The Garage footprint will not encroach on the railroad right-of-way or required setbacks
of existing buildings.
Circulation and Parking
- Traffic studies have indicated a primary entrance from 11th Street will have a minimum
impact West Main Street.
- A secondary (right turn only) entrance from JPA will provide vehicular access from the
east and west.
Architecture
- The massing of the garage will adhere to the City guidelines and have a maximum of four
floors along West Main Street, stepping up to seven floors toward the rear of the site.
- Garage will not be mechanically ventilated with only a single floor partially below grade.
- Materials and detailing of the garage facades will be sympathetic and proportional to the
future Clinical Cancer Center and Children’s Medical Center projects, as well as the
existing East Parking Garage.
- Light levels will be adequate to provide a safe environment but not excessively bright.
Special attention must be paid to minimize light impact to the surrounding residential
areas.
- Signage will comply with University Signage standards.
Landscape
- Landscape will reinforce way-finding by creating well-defined walkways with plantings
that knit the site with the hospital complex to the south.
- Generous distribution of site furnishings will ensure that protected rest areas are available
along routes to adjacent Health System buildings.
- Streescape along West Main Street will respect the City’s guidelines.
Review and Compliance
The Office of the Architect for the University is responsible for the review and approval of
project compliance with these guidelines.
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Health System North Parking Garage
Proposed footprint - NTS
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Health System North Parking Garage: Site Concept
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.F. Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines,
School of Nursing Building
$6,000,000 Gifts
$6,000,000 21st Century Bonds
BACKGROUND: This project constructs a 30,000 gross square foot
facility for the School of Nursing. The facility is needed to
address severe overcrowding. The building will house
classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, student spaces,
and research facilities. The project was authorized by the 2004
General Assembly Session. Its budget is $12,000,000 with funding
provided by the State through its 21st Century bond program and
by the University through gifts.
DISCUSSION: The Office of the Architect has prepared the
concept, site, and design guidelines. Mr. Neuman will review
the guidelines with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF CONCEPT, SITE, AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL
OF NURSING BUILDING
RESOLVED that the concept, site, and design guidelines,
dated December 8, 2004, and prepared by the Architect for the
University, for the School of Nursing Building are approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
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University of Virginia School of Nursing Building
Concept, Site and Design Guidelines
A) Proposed Project Concept
From its beginnings in 1901, the University of Virginia School of Nursing has earned a national
reputation for excellence in education, research and practice. While demand for nursing
professionals continues to increase, the growth and development of this vital program is limited
by the existing facilities.
The new facility for teaching and research will be on the west side of 15th Street, directly
opposite McLeod Hall. The project is budgeted at $12 million and construction is anticipated to
begin in late 2006. The overall goal of this project is to increase the size of the School of
Nursing facility by approximately 27,000 gross square feet. The current space will be refitted to
accommodate those aspects of the program that will better fit within the existing building. New
classrooms will be configured for contemporary teaching and learning methods and to meet the
needs of an increasingly research intensive faculty. A secondary goal is to develop space that
reflects the values and mission of the School. Specific goals include:
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Classrooms that feature current technology and fit current class size and teaching
methodology while still providing future flexibility.
Flexible research space to accommodate evolving facility activities.
Student gathering places that support the goal of having vibrant student organizations and
reinforce a sense of community in the School of Nursing. These will include lounges,
meeting spaces and work rooms.
A history center that displays relevant historical artifacts and serves as a working space
on a daily basis.
Faculty and staff offices, storage and conference rooms.
Space for promoting physical and emotional well-being, including abundant natural light,
operable windows and open staircases with sustainable principles built into the facility
design.
Space for entertaining (alumni/development) and for providing outreach services (health
promotion/care).
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B) Siting Criteria
The University of Virginia general siting criteria for all new facilities include the following
components. Those highlighted are the most pertinent in determining the siting recommendation
for the new School of Nursing Building.
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Conforms with overall land use plan and district/area plans.
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Reinforces functional relationships with other components of the same
department or program, and is compatible with other neighboring uses.
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Satisfies access requirements- pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and service.
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Maximizes infill opportunities to utilize land resources and existing
infrastructure.
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Minimizes site development costs, including extension of utilities, access, loss
of parking, mass grading, etc.
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Minimizes opportunity cost; i.e., value of this use and size versus other alternatives.
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Provides a size that is adequate, but not excessive, for initial program, future
expansion, and ancillary uses.
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Allows for incorporating sustainability principles in terms of solar orientation,
reuse of historic structures, storm water management, etc.
•
Avoids unnecessary environmental impacts, including significant tree removal or
filling of existing stream valleys.
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Allows site visibility and aesthetic character as appropriate for the intended
use and for the neighborhood.
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Minimizes time for implementation of project.
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School of Nursing Building: Program Analysis
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C) Proposed Site
Located along the north-west side of 15th Street, directly across from McLeod Hall, the proposed
site accommodates critical functional adjacencies. In addition, it is near to the newly expanded
Health System South Garage, University and City transit routes, student housing, and the Corner
shopping district. Convenient access to the Hospital and other health system facilities will ensure
the students have available a full compliment of clinical experiences. The Brugh House will be
demolished to clear the site for development. A dense network of existing University utility
infrastructure is available in the 15th street corridor. Future landscape and roadway improvements
will establish the area south-west of the Hospital as an inviting place for a community of
students, faculty and staff.
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D) Design Guidelines
Site Planning
- Building setbacks will be a minimum of 20’ from 15th Street;15’ from the rear property
line; and 10’ from the side property lines.
- Preserve the open space on the north-east corner of the site as a landscaped entry space
and orient the main entry to this area.
- Orient an additional entry along 15th Street directly opposite the current main entry to
McLeod Hall.
- Locate service access and trash/recycling area to the north of the site to utilize existing
alley way.
- Utilize grade change at north side of site to allow ease of disabled entry options.
Circulation and Parking
- Design entry, drop-off, and accessible parking area between McLeod Hall and the new
building along 15th Street.
- Configure sidewalks along 15th Street to relate to the functional needs of the new building
and to connect appropriately to the surrounding pedestrian system.
- Provide 2-3 service parking spaces and a service area to north side of the site along
existing alley way.
Architecture
- Building mass will consist of four to five floors set into existing grade. Floor-to-floor
heights will relate to existing McLeod Hall.
- Develop massing, fenestration and architectural details to establish a visual relationship
to McLeod Hall and other nearby medical facilities. The interior design will further
reinforce the relationship between the two buildings.
- Develop a roof form that is complementary and contextual with major nearby structures,
as well as UVa traditions.
- Create an identifiable and welcoming covered main entry from 15th Street.
- Utilize materials and colors consistent with UVa/ UVa Health System palette.
- Integrate the basic tenets of sustainable design.
- Overall building design should integrate “sound planning, strong landscape and
memorable architecture”; i.e. the building character that is of the University of Virginia.
Landscape
- Develop contextual landscape appearance on the 15th Street edge.
- Create a landscaped area associated with the drop off zone at the main entry to allow for
a shaded waiting area.
- Provide appropriate and safe levels of pedestrian lighting in accordance with UVa
standards.
- Screen northern side of building from International Houses on JPA.
- Incorporate a designated pedestrian crossing zone on 15th Street.
- Screen all trash/recycling areas and above-grade utilities.
- All site furnishings selections will comply with the UVa Facilities Design Guidelines;
graphics will comply with University sign standards.
- Comply with UVa Landscape Master Plan in overall design intent.
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Review and Compliance
The Office of the Architect for the University is responsible for the review and approval of
project compliance with these guidelines.
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School of Nursing Building/Renovation: Site Concept
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.G. Concept, Site, and Design Guidelines,
Arts Grounds Parking Garage
$8,000,000 Bonds
BACKGROUND: This project constructs a parking garage that will
be able to accommodate approximately 400 cars. It will be
located on the north side of Carr’s Hill between Culbreth Road
and the CSX railroad tracks. The garage is needed to replace
parking spaces lost to the Studio Art Building and to meet the
increasing demand for parking in the Central Grounds. At its
September 10, 2004 meeting, the Finance Committee approved a
2005 capital budget amendment for this project. The budget is
$8,000,000 with funding provided by bonds.
DISCUSSION: The Office of the Architect has prepared the
concept, site, and design guidelines. Mr. Neuman will review
the guidelines with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF CONCEPT, SITE, AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE ARTS
GROUNDS PARKING GARAGE
RESOLVED that the concept, site, and design guidelines,
dated December 8, 2004, and prepared by the Architect for the
University, for the Arts Grounds Parking Garage are approved;
and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
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University of Virginia Arts Grounds Parking Garage
Concept, Site and Design Guidelines
A) Proposed Project Concept
The Arts Precinct master plan for Carr’s Hill, developed in 2000, expanded the existing arts
complex to include new facilities for Studio Arts, Music, the Art Museum as well as additions to
Campbell Hall and Culbreth Theater. A parking garage was also included to both replace and
provide new parking necessitated by the expansion. This plan located the garage at the north end
of Carr’s Hill Field, with traffic entering and exiting from Emmet Street. However, the program
for Carr’s Hill has changed since 2000; most particularly, the Art Museum and Music Building
will be located with the new Center for the Arts at the northwest corner of Ivy and Emmet
Streets. The removal of these functions from Carr’s Hill allows for more flexibility with the
siting of the garage. Another factor that changed the parameters for the previous garage location
is the construction of the Ivy-Emmet Garage, which has a southbound-only exit onto Emmet
Street. Additional exiting of vehicles onto Emmet from another garage would be problematic.
The new garage will be located north of Culbreth Theater, in the location previously designated
for the Music building. The garage will contain five levels and approximately 400 cars. Access
will be from Rugby Road or University Avenue. Culbreth Road, which will remain, will need to
be shifted slightly to make way for the new garage. Specific goals include:
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No negative impact to the Drama School’s future addition plans of a thrust stage theater
on its north and west sides.
Protect views from the future Arts Common (central quad formed by building complex)
towards the north and the historic Lambeth Field Colonnades.
Safe and efficient vehicular access to and from Rugby Road and/or University Avenue
for both everyday and event parking.
Provide adequate space for new cooling towers to be built west of the garage that will
provide the required heating and cooling for the Arts Precinct build-out.
Avoid conflict with railroad right-of-way.
Minimize negative impact to the intermittent stream.
The project could begin in 2005 and be completed by 2007. The approved budget is $8,000,000.
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B) Siting Criteria
The University of Virginia general siting criteria for all new facilities include the following
components. Those highlighted are the most pertinent in determining the siting recommendation
for the new Arts Grounds Parking Garage.
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Conforms with overall land use plan and district/area plans.
•
Reinforces functional relationships with other components of the same department
or program, and is compatible with other neighboring uses.
•
Satisfies access requirements- pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and service.
•
Maximizes infill opportunities to utilize land resources and existing
infrastructure.
•
Minimizes site development costs, including extension of utilities, access, loss of
parking, mass grading, etc.
•
Minimizes opportunity cost; i.e., value of this use and size versus other alternatives.
•
Provides a size that is adequate, but not excessive, for initial program, future
expansion, and ancillary uses.
•
Allows for incorporating sustainability principles in terms of solar orientation,
reuse of historic structures, storm water management, etc.
•
Avoids unnecessary environmental impacts, including significant tree removal or
filling of existing stream valleys.
•
Allows site visibility and aesthetic character as appropriate for the intended use and
for the neighborhood.
•
Minimizes time for implementation of project.
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C) Proposed Site
The garage will be located directly north of Culbreth Theater, between it and the railroad rightof-way. This site has the advantage of a natural ravine into which the garage can be placed in
order to lessen above-ground visual impact to its surroundings. Culbreth Road, which connects
Rugby Road with University Avenue, runs between the garage site and Culbreth Theater.
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D) Design Guidelines
Site Planning
- The eastern wall of the garage will align with the existing easternmost wall of Culbreth
Theater to keep the viewshed from the Arts Common to the north clear of structures.
- The garage footprint will allow adequate room for Culbreth’s future addition plans and an
access way for emergency vehicles, buses and pedestrians to get from Rugby Road to
University Avenue.
- The garage will be depressed into the ravine so that no more than two levels are at or
above the grade of the Arts Common at the entrance to Culbreth.
- The north garage wall will be set up to, but not on, the railroad right-of-way.
- A four-unit cooling tower will be constructed 20’-0" from the west wall of the garage, in
a north-south orientation and aligned with the north wall of the garage.
- Adequate width sidewalks will be provided along each side of the
bus/emergency/pedestrian route connecting Rugby with University.
Circulation and Parking
- Access to and from the garage will be primarily from Rugby Road. A traffic signal study
is warranted.
- Controlled exiting for special events may occur from the west end of the garage to
Emmet Street.
- Culbreth Road will be shifted to the south to make way for the garage.
- Garage will contain parking for approximately 400 cars.
Architecture
- The garage will consist of five levels of ninety-degree parking; two below grade; one at
grade; and two above grade.
- The garage must have sufficient open area on the north and east walls so as to not require
interior ventilation by code; this will require an area-way on the east side of the structure.
- A four-unit cooling tower must be accommodated 20’-0” from the west wall of the
garage. It will align with the north wall of the garage. Code requirements for setbacks
will be set at minimum to reduce visibility of the towers from University and Emmet and
avoid conflicts with a future synthetic turf field to be constructed in Carr’s Hill Field. If
possible, the towers will be built into an enclosure attached to the garage. This option
may require that a portion of the garage’s west wall be opaque.
- Materials and detailing of the garage façades will be sympathetic and proportional to
Culbreth Theater, Campbell Hall and the Studio Arts Building.
Landscape
- Comply with UVa Landscape Master Plan in overall design intent.
- Comply specifically with Arts Precinct and Arts Common Landscape Plans.
- Lighting levels will be adequate to provide a safe environment but not excessively bright.
Special attention must be paid to minimize light impact to the University Circle
neighborhood.
- Signage will comply with University Signage standards and be consistent with the
recently constructed Ivy-Emmet Parking Garage.
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Review and Compliance
The Office of the Architect for the University is responsible for the review and approval of
project compliance with these guidelines.
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Arts Grounds Parking Garage: Site Concept
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
I.H.
Relocation of Varsity Hall
BACKGROUND: The Rouss Hall Renovation/Commerce School project
adds an 125,000 gross square feet addition on the east side of
Rouss Hall for the McIntire School of Commerce. Since the
addition requires the use of the current Varsity Hall site, the
Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed proposed demolition and
relocation options for Varsity Hall during its May 23, 2003
review of the schematic design for the Commerce School project.
The Committee recommended that Varsity Hall be relocated to
another site. The Committee, however, was concerned about the
costs associated with the proposed Randall Hall site, and asked
the Administration to re-evaluate the proposed site and to
attempt to locate another suitable site that would be less
expensive. At the Committee’s February 5, 2004 meeting, the
Administration proposed a site on 15th Street, SW as an option to
the Randall Hall and Washington Hall sites. The new site was
accepted by the Committee.
DISCUSSION: Since that date, costs to move the building to the
15th Street site have escalated dramatically. In response to this
concern, the Architect for the University re-evaluated the
entire range of site options and identified a new option near
Cobb Hall that is both superior from a preservation perspective
and less costly to complete satisfactorily. The Architect for
the University will discuss this alternative with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Committee
Approval by the Buildings and Grounds
APPROVAL OF THE SITE FOR THE RELOCATION OF VARSITY HALL
RESOLVED that the Cobb Hall/Hospital Drive site for the
relocation of Varsity Hall, as proposed by the Architect for the
University on December 8, 2004, is approved.
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Varsity Hall: Site Concept
University of Virginia
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
II.
ACTION REQUIRED:
None
Deferred Maintenance
DISCUSSION: The Vice President for Management and Budget will
give an overview of the University’s deferred maintenance needs.
This is the second in a series of briefings and tours to help
familiarize Buildings and Grounds Committee members with the
University’s physical assets.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOARD OF VISITORS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOARD MEETING:
December 8, 2004
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds
AGENDA ITEM:
III.
ACTION REQUIRED:
None
College at Wise Planning Workshop
DISCUSSION: The Architect for the University will report on a
recent planning workshop that was held at the College at Wise.
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