COUNCIL FOR THE BUlL T ENVIRONMENT

Co-Chairs: Dr. Carol A. Fierke, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Jerry R. Strawser, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

September 18, 20 18

MEMORANDUM

TO: President Michae l K. Young Pres ident, Texas A&M University

SUBJECT: C BE Recommendation: In structional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Center (I LSQ)

The Di vision of Enrollment & Academic Services is requesting permission to plan, design, and build a new Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning (ILSQ) Center on e ither the parking lot adjacent to the ILSB and across from the new c lassroom building or on the land across Wellborn Road from the new c lassroom building and in fro nt of Kleberg.

In the Fall of201 3, the university increased the s ize of the freshmen c lass by 2000 students, a 25% increase that has resulted in an increase from 40, I 00 undergraduate students in Fall 201 2 to 50,854 undergraduate students in Fall 201 7 on the main campus. As a result of this s ign ificant enro llment growth, the uni versity authorized a process in 201 6 to construct a new c lassroom fac ili ty to address the growing shortage of large, acti ve learning c lassrooms on campus. In April 2018, thi s fac ility was approved fo r construction and expected completion fo r Fall 2020. Now, the need for additiona l in structiona l laboratory spaces needs to be addressed.

Thi s fac ili ty will prov ide modern instructiona l lab spaces on campus, particularly for chemi stry, but a lso for biologica l sciences, design studios for architecture, and innovative maker spaces fo r collaborati ve projects. The facility is intended to complement the new c lassroom building, which a lso focuses on first- and second­year students. Both genera l and organic chemistry labs will be built in thi s fac ility. Minimal offi ces will be in this building, but some are needed to manage the lab spaces and the building itse lf. In addi tion, this space provides an opportunity to address the need for additiona l info rmal study and collaboration spaces for our students.

Recommendations

The Design Rev iew sub-counc il (DRsc) reviewed the request for construction of an Instructiona l Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center ( ILSQ). Thi s proj ect was rev iewed fo r genera l concept and site location.

DRsc members recommend conceptua l approval of the fac ili ty with the fo llow ing caveats : • "Gateway West" is recommended by DRsc members as location for the ILSQ. The biggest strength

of this site is that it acce lerates the Campus Master Plan goal to bridge the east/west campus di vide.

• It is recommended that campus admini stration begin plans fo r funding a relocation of the utility bank which runs through the " ILSB site" so that thi s does not impact the budget of any particular proj ect and the site can be opened up for future building pl acement, as per the intent of the Campus Master Plan.

Jack K. Williams Adm1n1strat1on BLiilding Su1te 100 1248 TAMU College Station TX 77843-1248 USA

Tel +1 979.845.4016 Fax. +1 979.845 6994 http: IIebe tam u ed u/

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• Further design deta ils of the ISLQ fac ility should be presented to the DRsc at I 00% Schematic Des ign and I 00% Des ign Development in accordance with DRsc procedures. An exterior materia ls mockup should be constructed fo r on-site rev iew by the DRsc Chair.

The Facilities Utilization and Plannin g sub-counc il (FU Psc) rev iewed the request to consider approval for the construction of a new Instructiona l Laboratory and Innovat ive Learning Center (ILSQ) to address the severe shortage of instructional laboratory space on campus. The 95 ,000 gsf building w ill cost $84M and wi ll be funded by a mix of PUF and designated tuition. There is no doubt that the building is necessary, but serious concerns exist regarding the location of the new bu ilding. The preferred option of the requestor is to build on the current park ing lot adjacent to the ILS B (S ite 3). However, there would be significant utility re locat ion expenses for that option (at least $3 M). The other proposed site, across We llborn Road in front of the Kleberg Center (S ite 2), a lso has utili ty re location issues but they are a much lower expense at approximate ly $750K.

FU Psc supports the request to construct the Instruct iona l Laboratory and Innovat ive Learning Center (ILSQ) with the caveat that it be constructed on Site 2.

The Maintenance sub-counc il (Msc) recommends approval of the Instructiona l Laboratory & Innovative Learning Center (lLSQ) at proposed West campus site #2.

The Technica l Review sub-counc il (T Rsc) supports the proposed request fo r considerat ion of the construction of the Instructiona l Laboratory and Innovati ve Learni ng Center and recommends approval, prov ided the fo llow ing issues/concerns are addressed and funded.

Fac ili ty Services : • The design team needs to ensure that the project does not increase the rate of storm runoff into local

creeks. • The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irri gation

concerns. • The proj ect team should ensure that the faci li ty is des igned to minimize, as much as practical, the

effort needed fo r future main tenance. It is preferred that items requiring maintenance be easy to service, be eas ily access ible from ground or fl oor leve l, have generous c learances and be easy to Isolate from energy sources with minima l impact to the rest of the faci li ty. Elevated items requiring main tenance that are di ffi cul t to service by ladder or li ft should have permanent main tenance access platforms with permanent stairs or ladders, built-in fa ll prevention, and dav its fo r ho isting parts and tools.

• Generous provisions for service and construction vehic le parking c lose to the building will he lp to minimi ze ma intenance and remodeling costs.

EH&S and UPD: • Facility design should place wet laboratories in the lower two fl oors of the bu ilding, which will

max imize flexibili ty assoc iated with quanti ties of flammable materia ls a llowed per fire code, ref. N FPA 45.

Transportation Services: • Site 2 is the preferred locat ion. This site would benefit from the graded separated passageway at O ld

Main and Wellborn .

• Connectivity issues should be addressed through the planning process. Some of the issues inc luded connections to the passageway (for bikes and pedestr ians) and parking lot 6 1.

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• Consider establishing a service drive on the east s ide of the building along the RR tracks that could serve future buildings that would be built to the south of this site.

• Plan for bike parking on the site. • Recommend removing all of parking lot 65 and reestabli shing green space.

Utilities and Energy Services: • The project must work closely with the TAMU UES on the selection of the site.

• This project must be design to assure that runoff is dealt with properly- any changes to drainage, or storm flow need to be approved by TAMU UES Technical Services prior to design completion and construction.

• Any excavation or modification to the area will need to follow the policy for digging on campus­https:/ /uti I ities.tamu.edu/digging-campus/

• If any utility systems will need to be modified or added to as part ofthe project the project design team will need to follow the applicable TAMU Design Standards- https://utilities.tamu.edu/design­standards/ and receive acceptance from UES prior to any installation.

The CBE voted to recommend, with noted caveats, the President' s approval of the request from The Division of Enrollment & Academic Services to plan, design, and build a new Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning (ILSQ) Center at s ite option #2 - Gateway West.

Carol A. Fierke Date Provost and Executive Vice President Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Approved:

Michael K. Young President

Attachment

trawser Date Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

cc: Sub-Council Chairs, Council for the Built Environment Joseph P. Pettibon II , Vice Pres ident for Enrollment and Academic Services

DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT & ACADEMIC SERVICES

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Carol A. Fierke Provost and Executive Vice President CBE Co-Chair

Dr. JerryStravvser Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer CBE Co-Chair

FROM: Joseph P. Pettibon II ~c:a Vice President for Enrollment and Academic Services

May4, 2018

SUBJECT: Construction of Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ)

The purpose of this memo is to request through CBE, permission to plan, design, and build a nevv Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning (ILSQ) Center on either the parking lot adjacent to the ILSB and across from the nevv classroom building or on the land across Wellborn Road from the nevv classroom building and in front of Kleberg. The first preference is adjacent to ILSB, but the utilities may present a problem.

Background

In the Fall of2013, the university increased the size of the freshmen class by 2000 students, a 25% increase, that has resulted in an increase from 40,100 undergraduate students in Fall2012 to 50,854 undergraduate students in Fall2017 on the main campus. As a result of this significant enrollment grovvth, the university authorized a process in 2016 to construct a nevv classroom facility to address the grovving shortage oflarge, active learning classrooms on campus. In April 2018, this facility vvas approved for construction and expected completion for Fall 2020. Novv, the need for additional instructional laboratory spaces needs to be addressed. We have begun the process of forming a building committee as vvell as retaining a programming firm to develop the Program of Requirements (POR) for the facility.

Need for Facility

While there is a shortage of laboratory spaces across several disciplines, it is most acute in the areas of general chemistry and organic chemistry labs. The chart belovv shovvs the current utilization of general chemistry labs from 8:OOam through 1 O:OOpm Monday through Wednesday and until5pm and 3pm on Thursday and Friday, respectively. This provides no dovvntime for these lab spaces and requires restocking and addressing issues in the labs late at night.

JK Williams Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station. TX 77843-1248 USA

Tel. +1 979.845.4016 Fax. +1 979.845.6994

However, a greater concern is a pedagogical one whereby freshman chemistry labs only meet every two weeks to accommodate the numbers of students enrolled.

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Another way to view the need for lab spaces is through the lens of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Space Utilization Efficiency Score. Below is the chart for the Biology and Chemistry lab spaces showing almost all of these spaces, not just meeting the standard for efficiency but significantly exceeding it. A HPW score of 32 is considered to be the max score for labs.

Fall2017

BIOl HElD 212 16 25.5 0.0 BIOl HElD 300 24 39.7 0.0 42.5 0.0 BIOl HElD 301 24 42.5 0.0 45.3 0.0 BIOl HElD 305 24 31.2 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 309 24 36.8 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 310 24 36.8 0.0 25.5 0.0 BIOl HElD 314 24 36.8 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 321 24 36.8 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 322 24 34.0 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 323 24 34.0 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 324 24 25.5 0.0 31.2 0.0 BIOl HElD 325 24 31.2 0.0 28.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 400 24 48.2 2.8 25.5 0.0 CHEM HElD 401 24 48.2 0.0 19.8 0.0 CHEM HElD 404 24 48.2 0.0 8.5 0.0 CHEM HElD 405 24 48.2 0.0 45.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 409 24 48.2 0.0 31.2 0.0 CHEM HElD 410 24 48.2 0.0 2.8 0.0 CHEM HElD 414 24 48.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 CHEM HElD 416 24 48.2 0.0 45.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 417 24 45.3 0.0 45.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 418 24 45.3 0.0 45.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 419 24 36.8 0.0 45.3 0.0 CHEM HElD 420 24 36.8 0.0 39.7 0.0 MATH HElD 304 24 34.0 0.0 28.3 0.0

While renovations ofHeldenfels will address some of the needed laboratory space, it is insufficient to address the full need for campus.

Finally, it has not been lost on either our faculty or our students that many high schools have better and more modern instructional laboratory facilities than the university does. Below is an example of a downdraft chemistry lab table allowing greater visibility and face-to-face instruction and collaboration.

Expected Components of the Facility

This facility will provide modern instructional lab spaces on campus, particularly for chemistry, but also for biological sciences, design studios for architecture, and innovative maker spaces for collaborative projects. The facility is intended to complement the new classroon building, which also focuses on first- and second-year students. Both general and organic chemistry labs will be built in this facility. Minimal offices will be in this building, but some are needed to manage the lab spaces and the building itself. In addition, this space provides an opportunity to address the need for additional informal study and collaboration spaces for our students.

Additional Information

Funding has been identified for this project and attached is the Capital Plan Data Sheet with additional information.

Attached you will find an analysis of the three sites considered for the classroom building. Option 3 represents the preferred choice for this facility, while option 2 is a viable alternative.

Thank you for your consideration.

Project Information Requirements for Capital Planning System Member TexasA&M

Name of Project Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building (ILSQ)

Description of Project This facility will provide modern instructional lab spaces on campus, particularly for chemistry, but also with biological sciences, design studios for architecture, and innovative maker spaces for collaborative projects. The facility is intended to complement the new classroon building, which also focuses on first- and second-year students. Both general and organic chemistry labs will be built in this facility. Minimal offices will be in this building, but some needed to manage the lab spaces and the building.

New Construction/ Addition

Project Planning and Funding

Project Planning amount: $85 million

Revenue Financing System (RFS) Debt Permanent University Fund (PUF) Debt Cash (Other) - PUF swap with HSC Gift Funds Total

Acquisition D

$ so

$ 35

$SSM

Renovation/Rehabilitation Project D

FY in which project design will be initiated: __ F_Y_2o __

Source of funds for RFS debt service (if applicable): PROVIDE DEBT REPAYMENT SOURCE BELOW

Designated Tuition

TOTAL DOES NOT EQUAL PROJECT PLANNING AMOUNT

Will any services In the facility be contracted with a third party (dining, bookstore, advertising)? .!:!_ (Y /N)

If yes, provide a copy of contract to Treasury Services and estimated NSF for third party operations. NASF

*Remaining sections to be completed if not submitting a POR Space Requirements

Offices:

Classrooms:

Labs: Wet (Undergraduate) ~ Dry X

R&D Other: (describe below)

8,000 NASF

5,000 NASF

40,000 NASF

15,000 NASF

NASF

NASF

Total Net Assignable Square Footage:

Total E&G Square Footage:

Total Gross Square Footage:

68,000 NASF

68,000 NASF

95,000 GSF

Infrastructure Impacts and Project Site

Parking required? ..!:!.... (Y /N) Number of parking spaces needed Description ofparkinn requirements Parking is available through the Cain garage and surface lots, but

bike parking likely will need to be included

Utility plant expansion required? ..!:!.... (Y /N) Additional tons of CW /HW needed Description of utility plant expansion requirements

Other requirements? _ (Y /N) Description of other requirements

Justification for space need: There is an inadequate number of instructional laboratory spaces on campus, primarily due to enrollment growth. It is most acute in chemistry where current labs are overutilized, running from 8am-10pm M-W, 8am-6pm TH, and 8am-2pm F, leaving late night hours for restocking and cleaning labs, and only Friday afternoons and weekends for addressing issues. In addition, first-year chemistry only meets every other week given available lab space. Other shortages as well as a lack of modernized labs and maker spaces exists within other areas. This is a high priority project for the university to address deficiencies.

Utility relocation required? Y (Y /N) Description of utility relocation req~ments The proposed site (on lot adjacent to ILSB) includes some significant uti li ties that will need to be relocated. Initial estimates are $3M to relocate. Alternate site is across Wellborn opposite the classroom bu ilding, but it has utility relocation costs of$750K.

DatafTelecom required? Y (Y /N) Description of datajtelecom requir;;;;;mts Network connectivity will be required in the labs, classrooms,

and offices.

Project Site Identified? _'!_ (Y /N) /{yes, provide project site information. Proposed site is on parking lot adjacent to ILSB. Alternate site is across Wellborn opposite the new classroom building.

Site Selection Overview The three sites indicated in the above Vicinity Map were identified as potential locations for the proposed 21•1 Century Classroom building.

A number of factors were taken into consideration during the analysis including but not limited to:

• Supports the vision and goals established for the 21•1 Century Classroom building

• Relation of the sites within the overall context of the campus.

• Alignment with the 2016 campus Master Plan Update currently in progress.

• Site utilization that supports the long­term growth of the campus and efficient use ofthe institutions land assets.

• Ability to strengthen the physical and programmatic linkages between West and East campuses to further the goal of a unified Texas A&M University campus experience.

• Increase and enhance the connectivity of academic and classroom buildings across campus from the existing academic core on East Campus to new academic spaces such as planned for the new Ag #5 Building on West Campus.

• Identifying potential existing utilities that may be impacted or the limited access to such utilities.

• Ease of service and support access to the building and sites.

• Conflicts between likely pedestrian access routes and current vehicular routes. Potential alteration to routes under study in the Campus Master Plan Update were considered.

• Access to transit and these linkages to other areas of campus along with proximity to campus housing and parking.

An important factor and consideration to remember specifically with this type of facility is the potential for a high occupant load and how the selected

site can support these numbers through strong pedestrian and transit access.

With an expected seat capacity of over 2,000, the 21st Century Classroom has the potential for an occupant load of over 4,000 people during class change.

This significant volume of occupants and high-use can easily place a strain on campus systems -such as transportation infrastructure- while at the same time impacting the facilities in close proximity.

Each site was reviewed to establish a preliminary understanding of their distinct strengths and constraints. The following pages outline the high-level analysis undertaken to support Texas A&M University in selecting a preferred site for the proposed classroom building.

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The site adjacent to the new Cain Parking garage is currently open space. The Campus Master Plan Update indicates a new building(s) to occupy th is location in the future. The site is approximately 3.42 acres (149,165 square feet) and results in a 0.85 Floor Area Ratio which is below the Campus Master Plan Update land utilization projections for this zone of campus. A potential expansion area- shown dashed- could increase the ratio to be in alignment. This dashed area also indicates a potential alternate orientation for the building.

Strengths: Largest of the three sites- allows alternate orientations ofthe building

Opportunity for expansion

Ease of service access

Adjacent to existing Cain Parking Garage

Close proximity to Wellborn and Pickard Pass grade separations

Proximity to other academic facil ities and student housing

Location would encourage frequent use by underclassmen

Constraints: Utility reconfigurations likely required for existing Domestic Cold Water, Electrical, Sanitary and Storm

Mult iple and significant pedestrian and vehicular confl icts along access routes

Site utilization is low with only the classroom building. Site capacity suggests a +150- 200,000 square foot building to best utilize land

Increased stress on MSC capacity given classroom building occupant load

Immediate adjacencies to other academic facilities is limited

Mit igate pedestrian conflicts at Lamar,

Gene Stallings, and Old Main

Legend:

Old Main Drive

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& Potential Pedestrian Conflict

• • • ~ Primary Pedestrian Access Route

• • • • • • • ·~ Secondary Pedestrian Access Route

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Notes:

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@ Alternate Orientation 1 Expansion

@) Extended Green Space

@ Service Access

UES Utility Infrastructure Estimate: $260,000

n n Site Option #2 - Gateway West The site on West campus, near Kleberg Center, is currently utilized as surface parking. As with the other two sites, the campus Master Plan Update indicates a new building to occupy this location in the future. The site is approximately 2.22 acres (97,7305 square feet) as identified and results in a 1.31 Floor Area Ratio which supports the overall West Campus increase in density intended in the campus Master Plan Update. Additionally, this facility type serves to greatly increase the physical and programmatic connections desired between East and West.

Strengths: Bridges the East 1 West campus divide both physically and programmatically

Accelerates utilization of West campus to mitigate psychological separation

Aligns well with campus Master Plan Update proposed "West campus Walk" and future open space

Significant flexibility in orientation of building and creation of connections

Good pedestrian connections with access to grade separation and adjacent to transit stops for eight of the nine on­campus routes

Ability for expansion and adjacency to future academic facilities

Proximity to other academic facilities and student housing

Location would encourage frequent use by underclassmen

Constraints: Limited utility reconfigurations required but also limited existing utilities supplying the site

Removes limited, existing surface parking

Some pedestrian and vehicular conflicts -Campus Master Plan Update proposed revision to Olsen Boulevard to prioritize pedestrians

Service Access point limited- campus Master Plan Update indicates a potential service route parallel with railroad right­of-way

Increased stress on MSC capacity given classroom building occupant load

Potential short-term psychological barrier for faculty and staff

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Cain Parking Garage

& Potential Pedestrian Conflict

• • • ~ Primary Pedestrian Access Route

• • • • • • • ·~ Secondary Pedestrian Access Route

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Notes:

Exterior Gathering Space

Future Facility or Expansion

"West Campus Walk"

Future Open Space 1 Quad

Service Access

Transit Access - Current

UES Utility Infrastructure Estimate: $700,000

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The site adjacent to the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building is currently utilized as surface parking. As with the other two sites, the Campus Master Plan Update indicates a new building to occupy this location in the future.

The site is approximately 2.35 acres (102,255 square feet) and results in a 1.24 Floor Area Ratio wh ich aligns with the campus Master Plan Update land utilization projections for this zone of campus.

Strengths: Nearest proximity to East campus academic facilities

Immediately adjacent to Northside Housing facilities

Jones Street intended to be limited access (transit, emergency and service) per campus Master Plan Update

Limited vehicular and pedestrian conflicts with access modifications to Jones Street

Strong pedestrian connections to the North and West Campus Character Zones

Ease of service access

Constraints: Utility reconfigurations likely required for existing Domestic Cold Water, Electrical, Sanitary and Storm

Required reconfiguration of the surface parking access road north of the site -aligns with campus Master Plan Update

No opportunity for future expansion

Need to reconfigure surface parking at ILSB to extend green space and enhance pedestrian connection

Legend:

& Potential Pedestrian Conflict

• • • ~ Primary Pedestrian Access Route

• • • • • • • ·~ Secondary Pedestrian Access Route

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Notes:

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Potential Future Parking Garage

Reconfigured Access Road

Reconfigured Surface Parking

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UES Utility Infrastructure Estimate: $3,000,000+

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COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL

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MEMORANDUM TO: Dr. Carol Fierke Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment FROM: Ms. Lilia Gonzales, AIA University Architect and Chair, Design Review Sub-Council DATE: July 3, 2018 RE: Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) Report

Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) On May 16, 2018 the Design Review sub-council reviewed the request from the Division of Enrollment & Academic Services for construction of an Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ). This project was reviewed for general concept and site location. The purpose of the facility is to provide instructional laboratory space to address the significant growth in undergraduate enrollment. The facility will provide modern instructional lab spaces on campus, particularly for chemistry but also for biological sciences, design studios for architecture, and innovative maker spaces for collaborative projects. It will primarily serve first and second year students and is intended to complement the new 21st Century Classroom Building. There will be minimal offices in the building. The total budget for this project is $85 million. Funding has been identified and the project has been added to the TAMUS Capital Plan. There are two proposed site locations for the facility: “Gateway West” and “ILSB”. The Gateway West site is on west campus adjacent to the Kleberg Center and is the current location of parking lot 65. The ILSB site is located adjacent to the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building and is the currently location of parking lots 30e and 42. A challenge with this site is a major electrical duct bank running through the site, which will add $3-5 million in utility relocation costs to the project. Both sites are in compliance with the Campus Master Plan. Recommendation DRsc members recommend conceptual approval of the Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) facility with the following caveats:

• “Gateway West” is recommended by DRsc members as location for the ILSQ. The biggest strength of this site is that it accelerates the Campus Master Plan goal to bridge the east/west campus divide.

• It is recommended that campus administration begin plans for funding a relocation of the utility bank which runs through the “ILSB site” so that this does not impact the budget of any particular project and the site can be opened up for future building placement, as per the intent of the Campus Master Plan.

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• Further design details of the ISLQ facility should be presented to the DRsc at 100% Schematic Design and 100% Design Development in accordance with DRsc procedures. An exterior materials mockup should be constructed for on-site review by the DRsc Chair.

cc: Joe Pettibon

DRsc Members Bettyann Zito

 Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization and Planning Sub-Council

   July 3, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Dr. Carol A. Fierke Provost and Executive Vice President

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment Dr. Jerry Strawser Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment From: Dr. J. Martin Scholtz

Executive Associate Vice President for Research Chair, CBE-Facilities Utilization and Planning Sub-Council Subject: Construction of Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) SCOPE

The FUPsc has reviewed the request by Mr. Joseph P. Pettibon II, vice president for enrollment and academic services, to consider approval for the construction of a new Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) to address the severe shortage of instructional laboratory space on campus. As noted in the attached memorandum, the 95,000 gsf building will cost $84M and will be funded by a mix of PUF and designated tuition. There is no doubt that the building is necessary, but serious concerns exist regarding the location of the new building. The preferred option of the requestor is to build on the current parking lot adjacent to the ILSB (Site 3). However, there would be significant utility relocation expenses for that option (at least $3M). The other proposed site, across Wellborn Road in front of the Kleberg Center (Site 2), also has utility relocation issues but they are a much lower expense at approximately $750K.

RECOMMENDATION The Council for the Built Environment’s (CBE) Facilities Utilization and Planning sub-council (FUPsc) recommends that the CBE support the request to construct the Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) with the caveat that it be constructed on Site 2.

We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis. Attachments CC: CBE-FUPsc members

DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Facilities and Dining Administration

August 21 , 2018

MEMORANDUM

To: Dr. Carol Fieke Co - Chair, Counci l for the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser Co - Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Subject: Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ)

The Maintenance Sub-Council has reviewed the request for a new Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ). The facil ities primary focus is on 1st and 2"d year chemistry teachi ng labs and spaces for other programs. The discussion centered on maintenance of the facility and the proposed site location. Three sites were proposed with one currently not available. The fac ility will require maintenance, custodial and landscape services from the current T AMU vendor (SSC).

RECOMMENDATION

The Msc recommends approval of the Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Center (ILSQ) at proposed West campus site #2.

CC: CBE-Msc members

JK Wfii!iams Blllklfng. Suite 202 1181 T!\MU College Station, TX 77843-1181

Tel. H79.862.-77? Fax 979.562 Tl"8 httpJ!finance. t<lH'Ynl . edu

Ralph R. Davi la

ll?- ,~ Chairman, CBE Maintenance Sub Council

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

Dr. Carol A. Fierke

Provost and Executive Vice President

Co-Chair, Council on the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

June 25, 2018

CBE TRsc Recommendation: Request for Construction of Instructional laboratory and

Innovative learning Center

The CBE's Technical Review Sub-council reviewed the proposed request for the construction of the

Instructional Laboratory and Innovative Learning Center.

Recommendation

The Technical Review Sub-council supports the proposed request for consideration of the construction of

the Instructional Laboratory and Innovative learning Center and recommends approval, provided the

following issues/concerns are addressed and funded.

Facilitv Services: The design team needs to ensure that the project does not increase the rate of storm runoff into local

creeks.

The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irrigation concerns.

The project team should ensure that the facility is designed to minimize, as much as practical, the effort

needed for future maintenance. It is preferred that items requiring maintenance be easy to service, be

easily accessible from ground or floor level, have generous clearances and be easy to isolate from energy

sources with minimal impact to the rest of the facility. Elevated items requiring maintenance that are

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difficult to service by ladder or lift should have permanent maintenance access platforms with permanent

stairs or ladders, built-in fall prevention, and davits for hoisting parts and tools.

Generous provisions for service and construction vehicle parking close to the building will help to minimize

maintenance and remodeling costs.

EH&S and UPD:

On behalf of Safety & Security (incl. UPD and EHS), the following comment is submitted:

Facility design should place wet laboratories in the lower two floors of the building, which will maximize flexibility associated with quantities of flammable materials allowed per fire code, ref. NFPA 45.

FCOR/GIS:

The Office of Mapping and Space Information support construction of the Instructional Laboratory and

Innovative Learning Center and we also support building it on Site Option #2- Gateway West.

Transportation Services:

Site 2 is our preferred location. This site would benefit from the graded separated passageway at Old Main

and Wellborn. Connectivity issues should be addressed through the planning process. Some of the issues

included connections to the passageway (for bikes and pedestrians) and parking lot 61. Consider

establishing a service drive on the east side of the building along the RR tracks that could serve future

buildings that would be built to the south of this site. Plan for bike parking on the site. We would

recommend removing all of parking lot 65 and reestablishing green space.

Utilities and Energy Services:

TAMU UES looks forward to working closely with the project and design team to ensure that all campus requirements are met and that the project is successful.

The project must work closely with the TAMU UES on the selection of the site- as we understand there are three sites being investigated.

Site l-Is currently the site of the 21st century classroom building.

Site 2- Is an open site that has fairly close proximity to all major utility systems.

Site 3- Has tremendous ut ility infrastructure crossing it -Including campus electrical feeders and major storm and sanitary sewer. Additionally there is no close proximity to properly sized thermal systems­making this site financially undesirable.

This project must be design to assure that runoff is dealt with properly - any changes to drainage, or storm flow need to be approved by TAMU UES Technical Services prior to design completion and construction. Henry, Robert H bobhenrv@tamu.edu.

Any excavation or modification to the area will need to follow the policy for digging on campus - https://utilities.tamu.edu/digging·campus/

If any utility systems will need to be modified or added to as part of the project the project design team will need to follow the applicable TAMU Design Standards- https://utilities.tamu.edu/design-standards/ and receive acceptance from UES prior to any installation.

Capital Financial Planning, CIS. Procurement. Student Affairs. Telecommunications. University Police.

Utilities and Energy Services:

No concerns.

Xc: CBE Technical Review Sub-council

CBE Support Staff