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Architects for two term contracts are presented for consideration
by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Term contracts are
used for the engagement of architecture and engineering firms
to provide designs and related services for small capital
construction/renovation projects. We recommend the selection
of MMM Design Group of Norfolk and RTKL of Baltimore, Maryland
for these contracts. The MMM Design Group has a strong in-house
team of architects and engineers. The firm has substantial
experience with the Commonwealth and with other universities.
Currently it is working on its first project at the University
as a sub-consultant. The first project to be initiated under
this contract will be the renovation of the Observatory Hill
Dining Facility. RTKL has a proven record at the University
with projects in the Health Sciences Center. The first project
to be initiated under this contract will be the Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance (NMR) Units.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee
and the Board of Visitors.
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that MMM Design Group of Norfolk and RTKL of Baltimore, Maryland
are approved for the performance of architectural and engineering
services for projects initiated under term contracts at the
University of Virginia.
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Two easements are needed for the Albemarle County Service
Authority for the new Emergency Communications Center. One
is for fire suppression and water main valves. The other is
for storm water runoff control from Route 250 and the Center.
ACTION: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and
the Board of Visitors.
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that the granting of permanent easements, dated October 10,
1998, to the Albemarle County Service Authority for fire suppression
and water main valves and for storm water runoff control for
the Emergency Communications Center, on Route 250 West, across
property owned by The Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia are approved.
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RESOLVED
FURTHER that appropriate officers of the University are authorized
to execute said dedication and easement.
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This easement will allow Virginia Power to provide electric
service to the new Emergency Communications Center.
ACTION: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and
the Board of Visitors.
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that the granting of a permanent easement, dated renovation
ofOctober 10, 1998, to Virginia Power for electric service
to the Emergency Communications Center, on Route 250 West,
across property owned by The Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia is approved.
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RESOLVED
FURTHER that appropriate officers of the University are authorized
to execute said dedication and easement.
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This easement will allow the continued operation of the Rivanna
Water and Sewer Authority’s pumping station and mains within
the University’s pumping facility. It will clarify ownership
and rights to the existing facility, and will permit expansion
of the pump house.
ACTION: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and
the Board of Visitors.
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that the granting of a permanent easement, dated October 10,
1998, to Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority for the Alderman
Road Pump House across property owned by The Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia is approved.
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RESOLVED
FURTHER that appropriate officers of the University are authorized
to execute said dedication and easement.
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BACKGROUND: Clinch Valley College is proposing an Athletic
complex to enhance the student experience by improving opportunities
for intercollegiate and intramural competition and by accommodating
a variety of academic events, such as Graduation and Spring
Convocation, and special events including community functions.
The football facility is the first project in the complex.
It will have bleacher seating for 2000 and related support
facilities. The field has been completed; the bleachers and
support structures will be completed in time for the 1999
season. Thompson+Litton of Wise was approved as the project
architect on August 21, 1997. The architectural design guidelines
and schematic design were approved on January 23, 1998.
DISCUSSION: Thompson+Litton in conjunction with Clinch Valley
College, Facilities Management, and the Architect for the
University has developed the preliminary design. Mr. Anderson
will review the design with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee
and the Board of Visitors.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL FACILITY
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that the preliminary design, dated October 10, 1998, and prepared
by Thompson+Litton of Wise, for the Clinch Valley College
Football Facility is approved for further development and
construction.
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BACKGROUND: This project renovates the apartment building
at 400/402 Monroe Lane into a residence hall for 44 students.
The project was approved by the 1998 General Assembly. The
budget is $1,900,000, and is funded by housing revenues. Construction
is to begin June 1999, and will be completed by July 2000.
Mitchell/Matthews & Associates Architects of Charlottesville
was approved as the project architect on May 29, 1998. The
architectural design guidelines were approved on June 24,
1998
DISCUSSION: Mitchell/Matthews in conjunction with the Housing
Division, Facilities Management, and the Architect for the
University has developed the schematic and preliminary design.
Mr. Anderson will review the design with the Committee.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval by the Buildings and Grounds Committee
and the Board of Visitors.
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE STUDENT
RESIDENCE HOUSE RENOVATION
The President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
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RESOLVED
that the schematic and preliminary design, dated October 10,
1998, and prepared by Mitchell/Matthews & Associates Architects
of Charlottesville, for the Student Residence House Renovation
project is approved for further development and construction.
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ACTION REQUIRED: None.
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DISCUSSION:
University Hall. Mr. Dillman will provide an update on the
repairs to University Hall.
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ACTION REQUIRED: None
June 24, 1998 Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
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DISCUSSION:
Architect Selection. The Committee approved the selection
of VMDO Architects, PC of Charlottesville for the Clinch Valley
College Student Center project and for a term contract at
Clinch Valley College. The first project to be initiated under
the term contract will be the new residence hall.
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DISCUSSION:
Architectural Design Guidelines. The Committee approved architectural
design guidelines for the Environmental Sciences Field Station,
the Student Residence House Renovation, the Clinch Valley
College Student Center, and the Clinch Valley College Residence
Hall.
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DISCUSSION:
Preliminary Design, Student Residence Hall. The Committee
approved the preliminary design for the new student residence
hall in the Alderman/Observatory Residence Area.
September 22, 1998 Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
DISCUSSION: Schematic Design, Campbell Hall Addition. The
Committee did not approve the revised schematic design for
the Campbell Hall Addition, and requested that the University
Architect meet with the Dean of the School of Architecture
and the project architect to determine how best to modify
the design to make it more compatible with the architecture
of Campbell Hall and to give it a more traditional appearance.
The project will be presented for further consideration at
the Committee’s November meeting.
DISCUSSION: Preliminary Design, Biomedical Engineering and
Medical Science Building. The Committee approved the preliminary
design for Biomedical Engineering and Medical Science Building.
During its review of the schematic design the Committee expressed
concern about the amount of glass used on the exterior of
the building and the configuration of the windows. At the
September meeting, the Committee felt the architects had responded
favorably to these concerns.
DISCUSSION: Historical Markers, Monuments, or Plaques. The
Committee passed a resolution establishing a review procedure
for historical markers, monuments, or plaques.
DISCUSSION: Project Updates. The Committee received 1) a recommendation
that the Admissions Office not be located in the above ground
portion of the Special Collections Library and that it be
located in a new building in the Central Grounds on a site
to be determined, 2) a status update on the Clark Hall Renovation
and Addition project, and 3) a construction progress and budget
update for the Scott Stadium project. The Committee was also
informed that the Secretary of Education did not permit the
submission of the Fayerweather Hall renovation project as
an amendment to the Governor. The Committee decided to wait
until after it has reviewed the Carr’s Hill Precinct Plan
to decide if the amendment should be submitted directly to
the General Assembly in January.
DISCUSSION: Master Plan Review. The Committee received an
update focusing on 1) a review of the plan’s basic principles
and elements, 2) progress made since the last comprehensive
review in September, 1996, 3) the groundswalk which is the
current focus of the work effort, and 4) proposed work.
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ACTION REQUIRED: None.
DISCUSSION: These are reports which are provided to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee at each meeting.
