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Preliminary Evaluation of Options

Option 1: Base Repair/Code Upgrade

Repair of Systems and or Scope Required for Purposes of Code Compliance
No Modification of Existing Spaces
Does NOT Meet Educational Program
Not Eligible for MSBA Reimbursement

Option 2: Renovation

Renovations of Varying Degree to the Existing Building
Meets Educational Program

Option 3: Addition/Renovation

Renovations and/or Additions of Varying Degree
Meets Educational Program

Option 4: New Construction

Construction of New Building
Meets Educational Program

	Option1: Base Repair/Code Upgrade	Option 2: Renovation	Option 3: Addition/ Renovations	Option 4: New Construction
TOTAL PROJECT	???	???	???	???
MSBA SHARE BASED ON DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT RATE	0	???	???	???
DISTRICT’S SHARE	???	???	???	???

**Cost Information Available October 18th at SBC Meeting

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Option 1 – Base Repair

Lower Level Floor Plan

Main Level Floor Plan

Includes:

Replacement of HVAC Systems
Replacement of Windows
Replacement of Roof
Building Code Modifications

(Fire Ratings)

Energy Code Modifications (Building Insulation)
ADA Accessibility Modifications
Significant Structural Modifications
Replacement of Damaged Interior Finishes

Strengths

Repair To Existing Facility Issues, Accessibility and Code-related Upgrades

Weaknesses

Does NOT Meet Educational Program
Construction Activity Would be Limited to Schedule Around School
Undersized Educational Spaces Remain the Same Size
Phased Construction Would Require A Longer Construction Timeline 5-6 Years
May Require Temporary Classrooms
NOT MSBA Reimbursable

Auditorium

Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

Learning Community

Auditorium

Gym

Lockers

Learning Community

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Option 2 – Renovation

Strengths

Addresses Some Existing Deficiencies in Existing Program Spaces
Existing Athletic Fields Stay

Weaknesses

Does NOT Meet Educational Program
Construction Activity Would be Limited /Disruptive To Existing School Programs
Extensive Phasing Construction Will Require A Longer Construction Timeline 7+ Years
Phased Abatement
May Require Temporary Classrooms (Non-reimbursable)

- ELIMINATED -

DOES NOT MEET EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

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Option 3 – Addition/Renovation

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Strengths

Generally meets requirements of the Educational Program
Site Access, Primary Circulation and Graded Driveways Would Remain Mostly Intact Through Construction
Relatively Flat Portion of Site
Separate Entrance Lobby Available for the Gym and Auditorium for Secure Public Access

Weaknesses

Disruption to Existing Athletic Stadium
Construction Activity Would be Disruptive To Existing School Programs
Extensive Phasing Construction Will Require A Longer Construction Timeline - 6 Years – Highe
Renovation / Addition Options May Have Unforeseen Costs With Concealed Conditions
Less Efficient Design – Higher Building Costs

2 Story – Existing Stadium

Learning Community

Existing Auditorium

Existing Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

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Option 4A – New Construction

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

2 Story – Existing Stadium

Strengths

Aligns with Educational Program
Site Access, Primary Circulation and Graded Driveways Would Remain Mostly Intact Through Construction
Relatively Flat Portion of Site
New School Occupied in 2 Academic Years
Gym/Locker Rooms have Direct Access to Playing Fields

Weaknesses

Disruption to Existing Athletic Stadium
Construction Occurs Adjacent to Existing School
General Parking Located Remote to School
Construction Will Displace On-site Well Requiring Relocation of the Well, Pumps and Distribution Piping
Building Entry Oriented Away from Route 117

Main Entry

Auditorium

Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

Learning Community

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Option 4B – New Construction

- ELIMINATED -

DUE TO CONSTRAINT OF CROSSING GAS PIPELINE

2 Story – North of Pipeline

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Option 4C – New Construction

2 Story – Existing Baseball Field/Parking

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Strengths

Aligns with Educational Program
Maintains Existing Athletic Stadium
Construction Will Not Displace On-site Well
Estimated Duration of Construction is 2 Years for the Building and Additional 1 Year for Sitework

Weaknesses

Disruption to Existing Baseball Field and Parking
Construction Occurs Adjacent to Existing School
Sprawling Building Layout
Encroaches on Site Wetlands
Requires Relocation of the Existing Septic Pipeline

Learning Community

Auditorium

Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

Learning Community

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Option 4D – New Construction

2 Story – Existing Baseball Field/Parking

Second Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Strengths

Aligns with Educational Program
Gym/Locker Rooms have Direct Access to Fields
Maintains Existing Athletic Stadium
Construction Will Not Displace On-site Well
Estimated Duration of Construction is 2 Years for the Building and Additional 1 Year for Sitework
Main Entry Faces Route 117 and Southeast Orientation for Morning Sun

Weaknesses

Disruption to Existing Baseball Field
Construction Occurs Adjacent to Existing School
Requires Relocation of the Existing Septic Pipeline
Site is Graded with Steep Slopes to the West, Northwest, and Northeast Requiring Some Retaining Walls and Site Fill

Auditorium

Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

Learning Community

Main Entry

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Option 4E – New Construction

First Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

3 Story – Existing Baseball Field/Parking

Strengths

Aligns with Educational Program
Site Access, Primary Circulation and Graded Driveways Would Remain Mostly Intact Through Construction
3 Floors Creates More Compact Footprint

Weaknesses

Disruption to Existing Athletic Stadium
Construction Occurs Adjacent to Existing School
3 Story Building Exceeds Local Height Ordinance and Requires Mutual Aid From Lancaster for Ladder Truck
Well Should be Relocated to Avoid Excessive Pipe Distances to Maintain Fire Suppression Pressure

Auditorium

Gym

Student

Commons

Library

Main Entry

Learning Community

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