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I I , I I I I I I fa I I I I I I I , I I. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Arden Hills initiated this Space Planning Study to update a report prepared in 1992 which called for the construction of a new Maintenance Services Facility (combined Public Works and Park Operations) on a new site. The proposed facility is required to replace an undersized, functionally obsolete and worn out building located on approximately a 7 acre site area on the south side of County Highway 96, east of Hamline Avenue. Needs and deficiencies identified and quantified over 7 years ago are still valid and continue to negatively impact the delivery of public services. V chicle storage requirements have grown the most drastically as evidenced by the need to store more equipment/vehicles outdoors. Staffing and equipment has increased from 7 years and has outgrown the existing facility which only has a gross area of 8,238 square feet. The existing site for approximately a 7 acres is of adequate size for the intended usage. STUDY METHODOLOGY Updating the 1992 study was accomplished by using information gained from the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department supervisory personnel. They were interviewed regarding their views on deficiencies and needs. This information coupled with our municipal facility experience provided the basis to confirm the validity of previous Architectural program requirements and to make changes, corrections and additions, as required. Needs are projected for a period of five to ten years. Five years is generally the longest period of time that managers can meaningfully plan for. The facility design and site layout, however, should be sufficiently open ended and flexible enough to the accommodate needs beyond ten years. The Architectural Program developed as part of this study was used as the basis for the schematic site and facility floor plans. The site plan is based on a hypothetical location which is assumed to be an essentially open, flat piece of ground without any limitations on construction. The estimate of probable construction cost was developed using unit cost (dollars per square foot) which based on our experience, would be required to achieve an attractive, durable and functional facility consistent with City architectural goals. TKDA ENGI N EERS' ARCHITECTS' PLANNERS TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.