November 1, 2012
CLARKSBURG / DAMASCUS MIDDLE SCHOOL NO. 2
SCHEMATIC DESIGN MEETING # 2
21243.00/075
ATTENDEES:
See attached list.
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Before an item in bold face indicates a correction to the notes.
Indicates an item which occurred subsequent to the meeting.
Notes:
SD2.1
All parties introduced themselves. Mr. Parker explained the various stages of the design and construction
process, and their current schedule. Mr. Parker noted that the design was to be based on Lakelands Park
Middle School, modified to meet the new program requirements and the current site conditions.
SD2.2
Mr. Cross reiterated all meeting were open to the public, who are encouraged to attend. Mr. Cross noted
that all comments, concerns or questions should be sent to himself or Nooshin Amirpour, and not directly
to the Architect.
SD2.3
A presentation was given by the Architect. A copy is attached to these minutes. The presentation included
a short description of experience of Grimm + Parker, a review of important features to be included in
school design, and a review of the results of the feasibility study. A discussion of environmental planning
philosophies were discussed, including energy efficiencies, site design elements, and acoustical design
considerations.. Building will be designed to LEED Silver level.
SD2.4
A revised site plan was shown. One way traffic pattern thru the main parking area creates greater car
stacking distance. Staff parking has been added in the bus loop area. Pedestrian access will be provided
from both Skylark Road and Little Seneca Parkway. Internal cross country paving will be provided. An
area for a future community garden was also shown. North/South building orientation is maintained.
SD2.5
A short review of programmatic changes from Lakelands Park Middle School was discussed. These
changes include larger science labs, including 2 additional science labs, 3 additional team rooms, additional
office spaces, an increase weight lifting room, and modification to the tech ed. lab. The home ec. Lab was
eliminated. A special education Bridge program is also included in the ed. spec.
SD2.6
Plan modifications were shown. The classroom wing was reorganized and stacked evenly on all floors.
Guidance was relocated to the opposite side of the east/west corridor and given an entrance onto the main
entry corridor. The additional auxiliary gym was added adjacent to the other auxiliary gyms. Teacher
planning areas are shown as a combined space per floor to increase the size of the rooms. Technology and
Multipurpose labs were relocated to the opposite side of the corridor from their previous location. The
Bridge program was incorporated where the staff lounge was in the previous design. The staff lounge was
relocated on the first floor. The two additional science labs were provided on the third floor.
SD2.7
A suggestion was made to use hybrid lighting (fluorescent lighting with fiberoptics feeding in natural light
into the rooms). MCPS and the Architect will investigate this type of lighting.
SD2.8
It was noted that a walkway will be needed on the west side of the parking lot and on the east side of the
bus loop connected to the sidewalk system along Little Seneca Parkway. A crosswalk will be added from
the west side walkway to the front sidewalk.
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SD2.9
A suggestion was made that the toilet rooms near the media center may be better reoriented toward the
classroom wing. This would allow the media center to have more glass along the corridor. This will be
studied.
SD2.10 A suggestion was made to provide an outdoor eating/recreation area for lunch/break use. The entry from
the Skylark could be developed for this use.
SD2.11 A question about the funding for this project was raised. The project is currently funded for design and is
in the proposed CIP for the next year. The final decision will be made by the BOE and the County Council.
SD2.12 Concern was raised about the Staff Lounge being located so far from the classroom wing. However, it was
suggested that a small breakroom may be added in the core space if room permitted. The addition of a
kitchenette at the planning areas was also suggested. The Architect will explore options.
SD2.13 Ms. Amirpour noted that there were areas along the property boundary that were designated for the
community stormwater management use. The site plan may require slight modification to avoid these
easements.
SD2.14 There appeared to be consensus on both the site and building plan design direction from the participants.
NEXT MEETING:
1.
The next schematic design workshop meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2012, at
3:00 p.m. at Rocky Hill Middle School.
THESE NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING
OF THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL
ASSUME OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY
IS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION WITHIN SEVEN DAYS.
Author: Don Porter
DPR/drp
Attachments: Sign@in List, Presentation.
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Project Name:
Clarksburg / Damascus Middle School No. 2
Date: November 1, 2012
Mr./Ms
./Mrs./ Name
Dr. First
Last
Representing
1 Mr.
Walt
Alze
Parent
2 Ms.
Sue
Amick
Clarksburg Cluster Coordinator
3 Ms.
Nooshin
Amirpour
MCPS Division of Construction
4 Mr.
Dennis F.
Cross
MCPS Division of Construction
5 Mr.
Ramsey
Hawasly
Parent
6 Ms.
Laura
Meador
Grimm and Parker Architects
7 Ms.
Julie
Morris
MCPS Division of Long Range Planning
8 Mr.
Steve
Parker
Grimm and Parker Architects
9 Mr.
Don
Porter
Grimm and Parker Architects
10 Mr.
Todd
Powell
Parent
11 Ms.
Janet
Sanchez
MCCPTA/Clarksburg Cluster
12 Mr.
Michael
Shpur
MCPS Divison of Construction
13 Ms.
Anne Marie Smith
Rocky Hill Middle School AP
14 Ms.
Karen
Rocky Hill MS PTA
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Ward
Clarksburg-Damascus Middle School
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Your Project: Schedule
Clarksburg | Damascus Middle School
Feasibility Study: Complete
Schematic Design: Begun October 2012
Meeting #1: Thursday, October 11th at 3:00 pm at Rocky Hill Middle School
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 1st at 7:00 pm at Rocky Hill Middle School
Meeting #3: Thursday, November 15th at 3:00pm at Rocky Hill Middle School
Meeting #4: Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 pm at Rocky Hill Middle School
PTA Presentation: Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00 pm at Rocky Hill Middle School
Design Development: Begins January, 2013
Preliminary Plans Brochure: February 2013
Construction Documents and Permits: February 2014
Bid: March 2014
Start Construction: May 2014
School Opening: Fall 2016
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Previous Prototype Middle Schools
Lakelands Middle School, Rocky Hill Middle School, Takoma Park Middle School
Feasibility Study – goals and guiding principles
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2009
Site:
Building:
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• Flexibility for grade level variations
• Separate area for community/after
hours use
• Controlled entry points
• Open and airy spaces
• Good circulation pattern
• Good supervision to corridors
• Inviting lobby area
• Handicapped accessibility
• Natural daylighting in all
classrooms
• Flexible media center
• Maintenance friendly building
• Vandal resistance
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Site safety
Adequate parking
Separate bus and car traffic access
Minimize school traffic’s impact on
surrounding roads
Maximize field use
Walking path around site
Separate playground areas
Large paved play area for students
Place building with respect to
development
Appropriateness of site to the
prototype building
Site Options – option 1
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2009
Advantages:
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Building orientation is good for natural
daylighting
After hour parking accessible to Gymnasium
Completely separates car and bus traffic
Good circulation pattern for school use
Public spaces are separated from classrooms
Service area faces fields
Habitable spaces have good amount of natural
light
Single controlled entry point is provided for car
and bus drop-off
Entrance is clearly defined from the street and
drop-off areas.
Acknowledges walking community
Main façade of building on major roadway.
South facing elevation for entry
One entrance/exit point for car loop.
Longest on street car stacking
Staff parking requirements met on site.
Building orientation results in larger playground.
Disadvantages:
• Split playing fields
• All vehicular access from Little
Seneca Parkway
Site Options – option 2
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2009
Advantages:
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Building orientation is good for natural
daylighting
After hour parking accessible to Gymnasium
Completely separates car and bus traffic
Good circulation pattern for school use
Public spaces are separated from classrooms
Habitable spaces have good amount of natural
light
Single controlled entry point is provided for car
and bus drop-off
Entrance is clearly defined from the street and
drop-off areas.
Acknowledges wakling community
Main façade of building on major roadway.
One entrance/exit point for car loop.
Staff parking requirements met on site.
Disadvantages:
• Site entrances stacked closely to
Ridge Road
• Building sited close to Ridge Road
Site Options – option 3
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2009
Advantages:
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Split entry off separate streets for cars and
busses.
After hour parking accessible to Gymnasium
Completely separates car and bus traffic
Good circulation pattern for school use
Public spaces are separated from classrooms
Habitable spaces have good amount of natural
light
Single controlled entry point is provided for car
and bus drop-off
Entrance is clearly defined from the street and
drop-off areas.
Acknowledges walking community
Main façade of building on major roadway.
Staff parking requirements met on site.
Disadvantages:
• Building orientation least
advantageous to daylighting
• Service area in public view
• Car parking uses more site space
• More road surface area on site.
• Shorter car queuing at main entry
• Access traffic on Skylark Road
Site Recommendation – option 1
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2012
Site Recommendation – option 1Latest
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared November 1
Site Recommendation – option 1Latest, Addition
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared November 1
Lakelands Middle School: comparing spaces
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Prepared October 2012
Clarksburg Lakelands
Damascus Park
ENGLISH/FOREIGN LANGUAGE/MATH/SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE ROOMS
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT AREAS
ESOL CLASSROOMS
SPECIAL AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
VISUAL ARTS SUITE
MUSIC SUITE
MULTIPURPOSE TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
MULTIPURPOSE LABORATORY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITY
COMPUTER SUPPORT
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER
COMMUNICATION CENTER
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE SUITE
GUIDANCE SUITE
HEALTH SUITE
STAFF FACILITIES
FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES
BUILDING SERVICE FACILITIES
20,700 SF 23,700 SF -3,000 SF
13,250 SF 7,600 SF 5,650 SF
4,750 SF 3,650 SF 1,110 SF
900 SF
600 SF
300 SF
3,400 SF 5,100 SF -1,700 SF
1,800 SF 1,800 SF
0 SF
3,428 SF 3,150 SF
278 SF
2,700 SF 3,160 SF
-460 SF
1,800 SF 1,700 SF
-100 SF
19,150 SF 16,650 SF 2,500 SF
720 SF
375 SF
345 SF
5,800 SF 5,860 SF
-60 SF
950 SF 1,350 SF
-400 SF
300 SF
300 SF
0 SF
3,700 SF 2,800 SF
900 SF
1,425 SF 1,175 SF
250 SF
765 SF
870 SF
-105 SF
1,150 SF 1,350 SF
-200 SF
11,243 SF 9,800 SF 1,443 SF
725 SF
500 SF
225 SF
Total Net Program Area
99,606 SF 94,490 SF 5,116 SF
Prototype Middle School: first floor
Proposed Areas of Modification
Lakelands Park Middle
Prototype Middle School: second floor
Proposed Areas of Modification
Lakelands Park Middle
Proposed Middle School: third floor
Proposed Areas of Modification
Lakelands Park Middle
Prototype Middle School: first floor
Lakelands Park Middle
Clarksburg /Damascus
Floor plans – first floor
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Proposed Layout Nov. 1
Prototype Middle School: second floor
Lakelands Park Middle
Clarksburg /Damascus
Floor plans – second floor
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School – Proposed Layout Nov 1t
Floor plans – third floor
Lakelands Park Middle
Clarksburg /Damascus
Floor plans – third floor
Clarksburg Damascus Middle School –Nov. 1
Sustainable Site Design
Sensitive Stormwater Management Designs
▪ Biofilters and Bioswales
▪ Pervious Paving
▪ Vegetative Roofing
Building Footprints
▪ Compact Design
▪ Proper Orientation
Grimm + Parker Architects
Commitment to Sustainable Design – Storm water Management
Pervious Paving
Rain gardens
Daylit Classroom Design
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B
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D
Sloped ceilings and pendant lights
Interior light louvers in upper window bounce light
Translucent roller shades cut glare from sun
Exterior sunshelves reduce glare from southern sun
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Healthy Learning Environments
▪ Optimized acoustics for learning
▪ Low VOC materials
▪ Recycled products
▪ Rapidly renewable materials
▪ Sound absorptive wall treatments
Energy and Resource Conservation
▪ Water conservation
▪ High efficiency controllable lighting
▪ Daylighting strategies
▪ High efficiency HVAC systems
▪ Ground source heat pump/geothermal
▪ Increased R-values in envelope
▪ Recycling program