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Tab 1 Existing Facility AssessmentIntroduction and Summary of Findings 1

General 4

Site 4

Structure 11

Exterior Envelope 12

Interiors 17

Accessibility 20

Adequacy 20

Code 24

Plumbing System 24

HVAC System 28

Electrical Systems 29

Appendix A Accessibility Survey 36

Tab 2 Report of the Demmer Library Building

Committee (DLBC)

Tab 3 Space AnalysisSpace Analysis 1

Space Program 4

Tab 4 Option DevelopmentRenovation 2

New Library 3

Remodel Immediate Needs 4

Remodel Future Needs 5

Tab 5 Opportunities for Energy EfficiencyOpportunities for Energy Efficiency 1

Renewable Energy Further Exploration 9

Tab 6 Recommendation Statement

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Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library Existing Facility Assessment

Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library

Three Lakes, Wisconsin

Existing Facility Assessment

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library Existing Facility Assessment | 1

Introduction and Summary of Findings

This study is an overview of the existing condition of the Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library.

A team of architects and engineers completed this report after reviewing existing data, drawings

and documentation, thoroughly touring and reviewing the library physical characteristics, and

interviewing staff. The library is generally in fair to good condition, but there are some areas of

concern that should be addressed.

A maintenance and improvement plan should be part of any organization�s long range operational

planning. The following is a summary of all recommendations contained within this report. These

items can be included in the improvement plan.

Site

Continue to consider new strategies to provide additional and age appropriate parking.

Repair accessible ramp.

Connect downspouts to sanitary sewer system.

Structure

Patch to repair cracks in the foundation wall and prevent water infiltration.

Exterior Envelope

Plan for large capital projects like roof replacement. The roof should still have about half of its

useful life remaining.

Install, repair and replace gutter and downspout system with properly sized commercial gutters

and downspouts.

Replace wood soffit with vinyl, aluminum, steel or cement board.

Repair and tuckpoint loose stone sills.

Consider replacing windows with more energy efficient units. If windows are not replaced, the

exterior should be scraped, primed and painted with new sealants applied. Non-operational

units should be repaired.

Replace cracked cedar siding. Consider replacing all cedar siding with cement board siding to

simulate the look of cedar with a more stable and durable product.

Replace and repair all sealants between dissimilar materials.

Consider upgrading exterior doors to more efficient units.

Interiors

Consider replacement of the carpet.

Consider updating toilet rooms to be handicap accessible.

Adequacy

Areas of improved utilization

o Increased space for individual and quite study / Better use of downstairs space

o Friends of Demmer Library Space

o Increased shelf space

o Local History Room

o Northwoods Reading Room

o Young Adult Area


Plumbing System

The water heater may need to be replaced in 5 to 7 years. If a building addition is planned, we

will need to evaluate the new load to determine if a new water heater is required. We, at this

time, feel a small addition could be added without replacing the water heater. Another option to

provide hot water to an addition is a point of use unit.

Insulate all hot water piping.

If a sprinkler system is provided, a new water service will be required into the facility.

The owner indicated an additional hose bib should be considered on the exterior of the facility.

This can be easily added if required.

Continue to monitor the existing sewer. Replace existing sewer sanitary and vent piping as

problems arise.

If a new building addition is planned, a possible new sanitary sewer may need to be installed

depending on the location. This will not be a major issue.

One possible upgrade is to replace the existing fixtures with new ADA compliant water

efficient fixtures.

Upgraded faucets should be low flow water efficient fixtures with ceramic disc cartridges to

promote positive shut-off. All handles should be level style for ADA compliance.

Provide new ADA compliant water fountain to replace existing in same location.

HVAC System

In the basement, we recommend splitting the twinned furnace serving the space, cleaning the

existing ductwork and balancing the entire system. Modifications to the supply duct will need

to be performed to individually serve and control the children's classroom and office as

separate zones. This will result in proper temperature control in the office.

On the first floor, we recommend dropping the existing ceiling approximately 6". This will

result in a finished ceiling height of approximately 8'-5", allowing approximately 10" above the

ceiling to reroute ductwork. New ductwork could be properly routed above the ceiling to the

perimeter of the building where the greatest building load occurs. Any existing ductwork that

remains should be cleaned and the entire system should be balanced. The control would remain

unchanged.

In the event that an addition is constructed, a new heating and air conditioning unit will need to

be installed to serve that space.

The existing roof damage needs to be addressed immediately to repair any existing leaks.

Consideration should be given to the relocation of the venting for the existing furnace located

on the first floor. In its current location, it is at a low point where two roofs meet which collects

a fair amount of snow. This may be a contributing factor to the roof leak.

Electrical Systems

The service panel is in good condition. The service will more than likely have capacity for a

small addition and we will need to evaluate it against the size of any proposed additions. As the

service panel is using the 6 disconnect rule, having 4 existing breakers leaves room for two

additional breakers to feed any new loads.

The breakers have been used to turn on and off the lighting for a long period of time. This

causes the breakers to wear out and not protect the circuit properly. We would recommend

providing switches to control the lighting and replacement of the 3 older style panels in place

with new load centers and new breakers.

We did not test the alarm system at the time of walk through as the building was occupied, but

we can assume it is functioning properly and no issues were noted by staff. As this system


ages, parts may become harder to find and a possible upgrade will need to be considered if

additions are planned.

The current system is an older style 120 volt type and may have been code compliant at the

time of initial installation, but no longer complies with current codes in regard to annunciation

of horns and strobes. Technology has also advanced to allow for smart devices and different

wiring methods to facilitate a more easily maintained system. It should be noted that this

system is grandfathered and does not need to be upgraded as it stands.

The level of a new fire alarm system required will depend on whether a new sprinkler system is

installed. Smoke detection may be eliminated, making the system easier and more cost

effective to maintain.

We would not necessarily recommend replacement of all the T12 lamps and ballasts at one

time, but advise replacing them to T8 as the T12 fail; this is the most cost effective approach.

The owner must ensure the proper lamp and ballast combinations are installed. If they are not

matched properly, premature failing of the lamps and ballasts will occur. Also it is important to

populate all the sockets with lamps as some ballasts will fail if they do not power all the lamps

for which they are rated.

We do recommend removing any existing incandescent fixtures and replacing them with new

fluorescent or LED.

Adding switching to allow for better and code compliant control should be considered.

Providing very inexpensive lighting motion controls may also help with additional energy

savings.

Emergency egress lighting is a life safety code requirement for a facility of this type. We

would recommend this be brought up to current code; it will not take a lot of equipment to do

so. Adding additional battery packs to what is currently in place in strategic locations would be

all that is required. We would also recommend testing the existing units and replacing the ones

that do not work.

We also recommend upgrading the exit lighting system throughout to allow for additional exit

lighting signage to properly direct occupants to the exits. This will also not require a lot of

additional equipment.

Some of the existing exterior lighting is old and in need of replacement. The facility

assessment was done during daytime hours and the lighting levels were not verified, but our

observation of the fixtures and lamp types indicate low levels and non cut off fixtures. One

possible upgrade is to provide new exterior cut off type LED lighting. This would cut down on

glare and reduce energy consumption. The new IBC codes dictate that emergency exterior

egress lighting be installed outside each code required egress exit. Due to the age of this

facility, it currently does not meet code in regard to exterior egress lighting. This facility is

grandfathered in and does not require it, however, if new LED type lighting is provided to

replace the existing fixtures, we would recommend updating to meet current code. Additional

lighting should be considered around the building perimeter for added security levels and paths

to walkways illuminated.

As this is a residential area, close attention to light pollution will need to be considered.

The data system can be added to allow for additional data cabling if required.

We recommend the data rack be provided with a ground.

If a large amount of data cabling is added, we would recommend a floor mounted rack be

installed to allow for easier access.

The phone system has capacity for small additions. The system appears to have 2 outside lines

connected.


General

The following report is the result of a site visit by Jody Andres AIA, of Short Elliott Hendrickson,

Inc. that occurred on January 25, 2012. Site observations and interviews were used in the

preparation of this report.

The library was constructed in two major projects with the original 7,034 square foot, two story

construction taking place in 1971 and a 2,548 square foot two story addition in 1986. A new

wheelchair accessible lift was added to the library during in 2010. The total floor area of the

current library is 9,582 square feet.

Site

Existing Data

A. General Description: The library is contained on a city block along with other town

facilities and a private residence bounded by Erie Street on the north, W School Street on

the east, Huron Street on the south, and Gogebic Street on the west.

B. Parcel ownership of the site is comprised of three different deeded owners. (See Site Map)

1. Town of Three Lakes: parcels TL2512, TL2513, TL2514, TL2515, TL 2516,

TL2517 (library), TL2518 (library), TL2519, TL2520, TL2521. The total acreage

of these parcels is 2.066 acres.

2. Edwin Jr. and Patricia Tillman: parcel TL2511. The total acreage of this parcel is

0.207 acres.

3. Three Lakes Historical Society: parcel TL2522. The total acreage of this parcel is

0.264 acres.

C. Parcels are zoned as follows:

1. TL2514, TL2515, TL 2516, TL2517 (library), and TL2518 (library) are zoned

Forestry 1A. It is noted that this zoning designation is highly unusual since this

designation in mainly for unoccupied and forested parcels.

2. All remaining parcels are zoned Business B-2.

D. The relevant planning data for site restrictions obtained from the Oneida County Zoning

and Shoreland Protection Ordinance which the Town of Three Lakes follows include:

1. Minimum lot size for Business B-2 classification, library is 15,000 square feet or

0.344 acres.

2. The setback on all public right-of-ways shall be 20 feet.


3. The setback on all rear and side yards shall be 10 feet.

4. Since the parcels adjacent to the library are owned by the same entity, the parcels

are considered contiguous and the side and rear setbacks do not apply. This is

further evidenced by the encroachment of the town hall building over the parcel

boundary to the north of the library.

5. Based on the use of the library being most like a retail business, parking is required

by the Oneida County zoning ordinance to be an area equal to the floor space

contained within the library.

6. Shared parking with other town facilities on the site is allowed.

E. The electrical service enters from an overhead line running parallel and on the north side of

Huron Street.

F. Sanitary sewer service runs along Huron Street.

G. Storm sewer is collected via curb and gutter along W School Street. Huron Street does not

have curb and gutter.

H. Water service runs along Huron Street.

I. Natural gas service runs along Huron Street.

Observations

A. The site has two areas of street parking and no off-street parking.

1. 6 standard stalls and 1 handicap accessible stall are located on the south side of the

site on Huron Street. These spaces are perpendicular to the right-of-way.

2. 5 standard stalls are located in front of the library on W School Street with

additional stalls located in front of the town hall. These spaces are parallel to the

right-of-way.

3. Senior friendly parking spaces do not exist.

4. There is a conflict with the town functions which take up most of the available

parking at times.

5. The town has historically been trying to address parking issues around this site.

Discussions have included using the area to the west of the town hall and the

school parking lot for additional parking.

6. There is no sidewalk on Huron Street which causes the patrons using the parking

spaces there to walk either in the street, across the parking stalls or across the

grass.


B. Some of the roof is served by gutters and downspouts, some of the roof drains directly

from the eave to the grade. None of the downspouts are connected to the storm sewer

system.

C. Concrete sidewalks serve the library on the east side along W School Street. Sidewalks are

new and in good condition. Ramp leading up to rear accessible entrance is in poor

condition. Replacement should be considered.

D. An asphalt pavement drive services the rear of the facility. The drive is in fair condition.

E. The grounds of the library are well landscaped with mature trees and shrubbery. Grass

ground cover is in good condition for existing soil types.

Recommendations

A. Continue to consider new strategies to provide additional and age appropriate parking.

B. Repair handicap accessible ramp.

C. Connect downspouts to sanitary sewer system.

Additional Information Attached

A. Site Location Map

B. Three Lakes Sanitary District Map

C. Plat of Town Hall

D. Plat of Entire Block

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