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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: student center 710 0 d Ci-tisrr¢c Q/41 /2o a0 21 WATER STREET EXCELSIOR,MINNESOTA 55331 FAX 612-474-3928 " 171 612-474-3291 MAR 9 1993 March 4, 1993 Eos ARCHITECTURE Lyle Oman,Building Official City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay,Minnesota 55323 Re: Orono Ind. School Dist. #278 Eos#92161 Orono Student Center Dear Mr. Oman: This letter is a follow-up to the meeting that Brian McCarty of our office had with you on February 26, 1993 to discuss the Orono Student Center project. The existing building was recently purchased by Orono Ind. School Dist.#278 from the Orono Community Church. The Church's use of the building included A and E occupancies, both of which have previously been approved by the City of Orono. The A occupancy was approved under the original Conditional Use Permit in 1982. The E occupancy was approved under a Conditional Use Permit in 1987. Although there has been a change in the ownership of the building,the use of the building will continue under A and E occupancies. The proposed building addition(see enclosed floor plan) provides the required exits and required exit width independent from the existing building. No increase in exit load is intended to be imposed on the existing corridor. The existing corridor roof/ceiling is constructed of exposed steel bar joists and a wood roof deck. This does not meet the requirements for one-hour fire-resistive construction, even though the entire building is protected by a fire sprinkler system. The corridor walls do appear to be of one-hour construction,with labeled solid core doors in hollow metal frames and wire glass windows in steel frames. The condition of the existing corridor, and whether or not improvements might be required,was discussed with Vermayne Bertram of the Minnesota State Building Codes Division on February 8, 1993. EQI AI,OPPORTUNITY NEI OYER Mr. Lyle Oman March 4, 1993 Eos Page 2 \RCIII'I'EC"I'I RE It is our understanding that the State Building Code does not require improvements to the existing building, including the existing corridor,since 1) there will be no change in use or occupancy of the building and 2)there will be no increase in exit load to the existing corridor. The addition will result in the existing building being no more hazardous than before. If you should have any questions or need further information, please contact either Brian McCarty or myself at 474-3291. Thank you. Sincerely, Bertil E. Haglund,AIA Vice President BEH:bh Enclosure cc: Vermayne Bertram,Minnesota Building Codes&Standards Division Neal Lawson,Asst. Supt./Business Mgr.- Orono Ind. School Dist. #278 1%, 0 0 0 ‘,,,,, ._, CITY of ORONO ,,,,,-,)k-e' Municipal Offices IAk i( `-',\ r `i ,�� Post Office Box 66 • Alt\ R' i' ,4.G Crystal Bay,Minnesota 55323-0066 ikk (Os sti March 12, 1993 Bertil E, Haglund, A. I .A. Vice President EOS Architecture 21 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331 RE: Orono Independent School District #278 EOS #92161 Orono Student Center Dear Mr. Haglund, The City has considered your position on the exiting requirements of the Uniform Building Code as it pertains to the proposed addition to the Orono Student Center. After researching and discussing the issue in-house and with Vermayne (Bert) Bertram of the MN State Building Codes Division we have decided to accept your proposal based on the following findings : 1 . The door in question is located near the exit and provides an obvious path of travel . 2 . The corridor meets the requirements of U.B.C. 3305 with the exception of the ceiling construction which consists of steel bar joist and 2" wood decking which provides for greater fire protection and could be considered "heavy timber" as in U.B.C. Section 2106 (f) . 3 . The proposed addition is provided with adequate exiting and therefore the exit in question is not a "required exit" . 4 . The proposed exits will be provided with exit signage while the door in question will not . 5 . The building is protected by a fire sprinkler system. In regards to the fire alarm system discussion I had with Brian McCarty, enclosed is a copy of a MN State Amendment to U.B.C. 809 . • TELEPHONE-473-7357•FAX-473-0510 . If you have any questions or if I can assist you further feel free to contact me at my office. Sincerely, o Com. Lyle Oman, Building Official LO/jb cc : Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Bruce Vang, Building Inspector Enclosure : MN State Amendment to U.B .C. 809 -7F COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP Suite 215 HENNEPIN101 1 South First Street Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-9413 _FL Telephone: (612) 935-1544 • FAX (612 931 -9509 April 13 , 1993 Neal J. Lawson WPR 19 J. Assistant Superintendent Orono Independent School District #278 685 Old Crystal Bay Road North Orono, Minnesota 55323 Re: Plan review for remodel of student center local =e . CITY OF 770 Old Crystal Bay Road North oRoNo rEEIBOV Dear Mr. Lawson: We have received and reviewed the plans as submitted for the proposed remodel to the student center. The plans do not meet the minimum requirements of Hennepin County Ordinance No. 3 , and will be approved pending the following requested information and/or changes: 1. All food and beverage service equipment, including small wares, must meet the applicable standards of construction of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and bear the NSF mark. Please submit cut sheets and/or shop drawings for each piece of equipment for our review. 2 . All stainless steel custom fabrication of equipment and/or work surfaces must comply with NSF Standard No. 1 (Soda Fountain and Luncheonette Equipment) or No. 2 (Food Service Equipment) . Any custom stainless steel custom fabrication must be done by an NSF approved fabricator. All custom fabrication of laminated plastic counters and shelves must comply with NSF Standard No. 35 (Laminated Plastics for Surfacing Food Service Equipment) . Please note that the undersides of shelves and interior cabinetry must comply so that no exposed wood is present. What is the filler material proposed in the cabinetry? 3 . All equipment must be installed so that it is easily cleanable, with casters or six inch, stainless steel sanitary legs. Please note that the undercounter refrigerator will need to meet these requirements. Also, it does not appear that the cabinet between the column and the handsink meets these requirements. HENNEPIN COUNTY an equal opportunity employer Page 2 Orono Student Center Mr. Neal Lawson 4 . Ensure that sufficient storage space is available for paper goods and food storage. A separate area is required for storage of chemicals. Please describe to us the location proposed for this purpose. 5. All refrigeration units shall hold potentially hazardous food at 40 degrees F or less. Freezers shall hold foods at 0 degrees F or less. Provide integral thermometers for all refrigeration/freezer units. Please describe to us the intent of "future refrigeration" . 6. Vinyl composition tile will not be acceptable under the washer and dryer, and the janitorial sink. At a minimum, a quarry tile pad, appropriately sloped to floor drains, must be installed to provide adequate protection from moisture with matching six inch bull nose base coving with a quarter inch radius at the floor-wall juncture. 7 . Describe to us the intent of "future dishwasher" . What type of utensils and/or equipment must be accommodated by this equipment? The three compartment sink appears to be inadequately sized with very small compartments. Is the dishwasher to be located undercounter? Dishwashers in commercial kitchens shall discharge to the drainage system through an air break. If a floor drain constructed without a backwater valve is installed on the horizontal dishwashing branch, the dishwasher may be connected to the drainage system. A sloped floor drain is required under the three compartment sink. 8 . Please specify the make, model and capacity of the hot water heater serving the kitchen equipment area . This unit must be NSF approved and on six inch legs. 9. All handsinks shall be equipped with soap, single service hand towel dispensers, a fingernail brush and hot water, not to exceed 130 degrees F. We recommend wrist action hand controls similar to the handicap paddles. 10. Please describe the manner in which food will be transported from the elementary school and the means to maintain hot holding temperatures for dispensing at the site. Page 3 Orono Student Center Mr. Neal Lawson 11. If washing of fruit, vegetables or other foods is conducted on site, a separate food preparation sink will be required. 12 . Generally, the three compartment sink is a separate unit with integral drainboards on either end and sized to accommodate the largest piece of equipment. Please describe the intent of the counter included with the sink. This may require some alteration to your proposed design. 13 . Painted gypsum board is not permitted in the foodservice prep area. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable with either fiberglass reinforced panels (FRP) or ceramic tile. This must extend from the base coving to a minimum height of six feet. 14 . Ceilings must also be smooth and easily cleanable utilizing vinyl clad ceiling tiles or similar. Textured or fissured tiles are not permitted. 15. What material will be used to cover the box out column? 16. Please describe the floor covering under the vending machine area. 17 . Please describe the proposed area for handling waste disposal. 18 . Do you propose to utilize disposable dinnerware? Will there be a condiment area? 19 . Will the kitchen be staffed by trained food service personnel or students? 20. The walls behind and next to the janitor sink will need to be covered with FRP to a minimum height of six feet. I assume this will also be where the mop rack is hung. Please explain the 1 1/4 inch condensate waste line that extends to the janitor sink. Also, describe the type of janitorial sink, curb or wall mounted. Page 4 Orono Student Center Mr. Neal Lawson 21. Post the entry "No Smoking" if the building is no smoking in entirety. If there will be designated smoking areas, please notify us of the proposed area. Periodic onsite inspections will be made during construction. A final inspection must be conducted prior to bringing in any food or paper products and receiving your food license. In addition, you will need to arrange for final electrical, building, and fire inspections prior to receiving your certificated of occupancy. Please respond in writing to the above concerns. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 930-2776 or your inspector, Mr. Paul Sivanich, at 930-2775. Sincerely, -11/1/161#141 - Pamela A. Foster, R.S. Environmentalist cc: Paul Sivanich, Hennepin County Environmentalist Orono Building Official PLAN REVIEW NOTES Church/Day Care A 2.1 Occupancy - Sanctuary - 3,207 s.f. ± divided by 7 = 458 occupants - 2 exits required - 4 proposed - distance to exits okay - 9' of exit width required - 18' proposed E-3 Occupancy - Day Care/Classroom - 684 s.f.± divided by 20 = 34 occupants - 1 exit required - 3 proposed - 3' exit width required - 9' proposed B-2 Occupancy - Offices - 734 s.f.± divided by 100 = 7 occupants - exiting okay Type of Construction Type V - one hour required Type proposed - not shown Location on Property 2 hour walls required less than 10' 1 hour walls required less than 40' Survey shows 48'+ to property lines Allowable Floor Area 10,500 allowed - 6,146 ± proposed Sanitation Required number of water closets + lavatories okay 1 water fountain required All equipment must be handicap accessible Comments - Sprinkler system must be extended throughout new addition - An approved fire alarm system tied into the sprinkler system must be provided - Exits from activity/sanctuary must be provided with panic hardware - Exit corridors from activity/sanctuary must be of 1 hour construction, doors must have 20 min. rating S.A.C. Charges Building was originally charged 2 SAC units Plan should be submitted to MWCC for SAC determination - my rough calculations indicate 1 additional SAC would be required. NOTE: Preliminary plan review on partial proposed plans only. ch / � O :, O CITY of ORONO. D+ l Municipal Offices \',I )61 ' t Post Office Box 66 fr; q it IA° Crystal Bay,Minnesota 55323-0066 May 17, 1993 EOS Architecture 21 Water Street Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 Attn: Brian McCarty Re: Orono Student Center - Plan Review Dear Brian: On May 14, 1993 a plan review was completed on the Orono Student Center's proposed addition and remodeling. The following is a list of corrections and comments. These items are noted on the approved set of plans issued to the contractor. Revised plans will not be necessary: 1) Sheet A2 - Drinking fountain A) Per A.D.A., 4.1.3 10 A - High and low drinking fountain regulation. B) Alcove not to exceed fountain depth. 2) Sheet A4 - Partial roof plan A) Minimum roof slope 1/4 " for each 12". 3) Sheet A6 - Elevation #5 - Restroom A) Vertical grab bar minimum 18" per Minnesota State Code 1340. 4) Sheet A6 - Elevation #8 Coat Room A) Rod and shelf 48" maximum height A.D.A. 5) Sheet El - Floor Lighting Plan A) Delete exit signage at existing door to existing hall from student center. TELEPHONE-473-7357• FAX-473-0510 EOS Architecture May 17, 1993 Page 2 Reference to A.D.A. requirements are comments only and will not be enforced by the City of Orono. Please provide copy of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit and sprinkler system plans. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my office. Sincerely, 449 62.kw.a.--- Lyle Oman Building Official LO/ch • cc: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Adm. Bruce L. Vang, Field Inspector