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City of Austin Fire Station No. 3 Design Commission Presentation 25 October 2021 Context Location: 201 West 30th St Currently, all fire trucks are being parked outside the apparatus bay. Recent changes to the floodplain maps cause a significant portion of the building to be in the floodplain. Introduction Overview Construction completed on February 21, 1957 Architect: Roy Thomas Does not have any Landmark designations at present Adjacent to the Aldridge Place Historic District Building History Historic An historic survey of the area was conducted. This building was identified in the survey. Recommendations for landmark were included. Reasoning: Possesses integrity and significance in Postwar Infrastructure Expansion. Building History Neighborhood Engagement We presented the design proposal to the North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA) and the Aldridge Place Historic District. Meeting conducted through Zoom on May 3, 2021. Follow up questions were answered through email. We received support from both the neighborhood and the historic district. Previous Engagement Historic Landmark Commission Engagement We presented the design proposal to the Historic Landmark Commission. Commission hearing was conducted on May 24, 2021. Commission was favorable to the demolition of the damaged apparatus bay and the replacement design presented. One commissioner stated in the meeting, “Projects such as this are to be celebrated.” Previous Engagement Repairable Not Repairable Damage The building has suffered two types of structural damage: 1) General wear and tear based on age. (entire structure) 2) Overstressing of the foundation due to parking trucks that are heavier than the original design load. (apparatus bay only) Program Shore up and preserve Demolish and replace Intent For the areas that have just suffered age- related wear and tear, the intent is to shore up that portion of the structure and preserve it. For the apparatus bay, the intent is to demolish the portion of the building that is beyond repair and replace it with a new structure that is sensitive but of its time. Program Structural Phase One – Structural Floor System Capacity Assessment CTL Group May 2017 CTL Group August 2017 Phase Two – Feasibility Study Letter of Recommendation Karim Helmi, P.E., City Structural Engineer, CoA Public Works Department September 2017 Geotechnical Report Kleinfelder October 2018 Research and Assessment Site With the designation of the new 100-year floodplain, the remaining buildable area is extremely limited. (Shown in red) This means the only available land for a new apparatus bay is the land where the existing damaged one stands. Expansion is limited to the red area to the right of the current bay. Floodplain and Area Constraints Proposed Apparatus bay is expanded into the building area to the right of the plan. Parking in front is reconfigured to meet ADA. Site lighting is added for safety, convenience, and function. Design Importance of roof line Use of brick, but in an obviously different blend to distinguish old from new Reuse of original signage Compatible massing Use of period-appropriate detailing Addition of “UT Burnt Orange” elements to tie into area pride Improvements Faster operating bay doors to improve response times. Addition of spaces to provide for operational requirements. Significantly stronger structure accommodating the weight of both current and future vehicles. Slightly higher apparatus bay allowing for the height of new vehicles and the maintenance clearances they require. Improved site lighting and ADA compliance. Questions and Discussion WestEast Design Group, LLC Architectural, Interior Design, Planning Mechanical, Electrical + Plumbing 210.530.0755 | westeastdesign.com