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Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)Unique Elements of Option One (Preferred)Option One - The proposed two-story addition adjoins the north face of the existing facility. The addition is held tight to theexistingi ti buildingb ildi andd utilizestilith existingthei ti corridorsidt linktoli k it tot theth existingi ti facility.f ilit TheTh east-westtt circulationi l ti axisi isi skewedkd atta 30-degree angle to connect the existing interior circulation loop with minimal site impact. The new addition will require anautomatic sprinkler system, and the existing sprinkler system will be upgraded to meet current code requirements. A two-story addition will be added to the rear of the school, in place of the current play areas and relocatable classrooms.The proposed addition will include all spaces in accordance with the Educational Specifications. The addition will requireminimal renovation to the existing building. A new bus loop will be located in the southwest corner of the site, off Dunster Road, in the location of the current parentdrop-off loop. The existing bus loop will be reconfigured to become the student drop-off loop. These changes willsubstantially improve access to the site, as well as eliminate any potentially mixing of bus, student drop-off cars, andpedestrian traffic.gg of the existinggpparkingg areas,, as well as the addition of a new lot connected to the student drop-offp The reconfiguringloop, will provide approximately 90 parking spaces. A new courtyard will provide natural light to spaces in both the existing facility and addition.Estimated construction cost for building and site:Site Cost: 1,152,000Building Cost: 6,536,000Total: 7,688,0007

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)Unique Elements of Option TwoOption Two - The proposed two sectional additions, one a two-story addition adjoins the north face of the existing facility and theotherth connectst tot theth eastt side.id TheTh additionsdditiare heldh ld tightti ht tot theth existingi ti buildingb ildi andd utilizetili existingi ti corridorsidt linktoli k themtht thetothexisting facility. The east-west circulation axis is skewed at a 30-degree angle on this addition to connect the existing circulationloop with minimal site impact. The kindergarten program is located on the east side of the building and with an additional newkindergarten wing, will be grouped into a pod. Both new additions will require an automatic sprinkler system, and the existingsprinkler system will be upgraded to meet current code requirements. A two-story addition will be added to the rear of the school, in place of the current play areas and relocatable classrooms. Theproposed addition will include all spaces in according with the Educational Specifications. Though the overall two story additionis smaller, this option will require the most renovation of the existing building. A one-story kindergarten classroom addition will be concurrently added with the two-story addition requiring additionaltemporary classroom support during construction.p will be located in the southwest corner of the site,, off Dunster Road,, in the location of the current student dropp A new bus loopoff loop. The existing bus loop will be reconfigured to become the student drop-off loop. These changes will substantiallyimprove access to the site, as well as eliminate any potentially mixing of bus, student drop-off cars and pedestrian traffic. The reconfiguring of the existing parking areas, as well as the addition of a new lot connected to the student drop-off loop, willprovide enough parking to meet the school’s needs, as well as any community functions that may take place at the school. A new courtyard will provide natural light to spaces in both the existing facility and addition.Estimated construction cost for building and site:Site Cost: 1,173,000Building Cost: 6,860,000Total: 8,033,0008

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)Unique Elements of Option ThreeOption Three - The proposed two-story addition adjoins the north face of the existing facility. The addition is held tight to theexistingi tib ildibuildingandd utilizestiliexistingi ticorridorsidt linktoli k it tot theth existingi tif ilit Thefacility.Th east-westtt circulationi l tiaxisi isi orientedi t dorthogonal to the existing circulation paths, thereby providing the optimal plan for construction efficiency. The new addition willrequire an automatic sprinkler system, and the existing sprinkler system will be upgraded to meet current code requirements. The proposed addition will include all spaces in accordance with the Educational Specifications. The addition will requireminimal renovation to the existing building. A new bus loop will be located in the southwest corner of the site, off Dunster Road, in the location of the current studentdrop-off loop. The existing bus loop will be reconfigured to become the student drop-off loop. These changes will substantiallyimprove access to the site, as well as virtually eliminate any potentially mixing of bus, student drop-off cars, and pedestriantraffic. The reconfiguring of the existing parking areas, as well as the addition of a new lot connected to the student drop-off loop, willpprovide A new courtyard will provide natural light to spaces in both the existing facility and addition.Estimated construction cost for building and site:Site Cost: 1 137 000 1,137,000Building Cost: 6,463,000Total: 7,600,0009

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)SECOND FLOORFIRST FLOOREXISTING BUILDINGExisting building 58,500 SFADDITIONSO SOPTION ONE (Preferred)Existing building Proposed additions Renovation Total Gross RENOVATION /RE-PROGRAM1058,500 SF27,290 SF430 SF85,790 SF

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)SECOND FLOORFIRST FLOOROPTION TWOADDITIONSExisting building Proposed additions Renovation Total Gross RENOVATION /RE-PROGRAM1158,500 SF27 800 SF27,8001,795 SF86,300 SF

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)SECOND FLOORADDITIONSFIRST FLOOROPTION THREEExisting building PProposedd additionsdditi Renovation Total Gross RENOVATION /RE-PROGRAM1258,500 SF26 940 SF26,940430 SF85,440 SF

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)Summary Table and Cost ComparisonSquare Footage:ExistingNew ConstructionModernizationRRenovationtiDemolition (total)Existing to remainTotal Gross Square FeetTotal Construction CostOption 1 (Preferred)58,50027,2900430058,07085,790 7,688,000Option 258,50027,80001 7951,795058,70586,300 8,033,000Option 358,50026,9400430058,07085,440 7,600,000The cost estimate in this feasibility study is based on current construction market conditions for both building and site. Theestimate will be revised to reflect market conditions and prevailing construction costs when the project is included in the CapitalImprovements Program Request for architectural and construction funding13

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsII ExecutiveII.Eti SummaryS(C ti(Continued)d)Conclusions and RecommendationsSmolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects recommends the following course of action to meet the program requirements for the additiont RitchietoRit hi ParkP k ElementaryEltS h l TheSchool.Th recommendationsd tiare consistenti t t withith MCPS standards,t d d meett theth programrequirements, and address the interests and concerns of the Principal, school staff, the PTA, and the community as representedby the Feasibility Study participants.In accordance with the options of the Feasibility Study participants and MCPS staff, it is recommended that Option One asdescribed in Section V and its associated site improvements be implemented. The overall safety of the site is improved withseparation of bus, vehicle, and pedestrian circulation. All of MCPS program requirements are fulfilled with the recommendedbuilding plan.14

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIII SIII.Scope, MMethodologyth d l& GoalsG lScope and IntentThe purpose of this feasibility study is to explore viable options for increasing the capacity of Ritchie Park Elementary School byevaluatingl ti a seriesi off possibleibl additionsdditith t willthatill satisfyti f theth requirementsit off theth EducationalEdtil SpecificationsSifi tid t d SeptemberdatedS t b 29,292009.The intent of this feasibility study is to offer multiple options for the proposed school expansion to fulfill the educationalrequirements of students and staff, and respond to the concerns of the community. Each option will address site issues related tosafe access for vehicles, bus circulation, and pedestrian access, as well as provide ample parking and preservation of schoolplayfields. The scope of work also includes a limited survey of the physical plant and evaluation of the existing mechanical,electrical and plumbing systems to determine if existing equipment could be utilized for the proposed addition.Meetings were held at Ritchie Park Elementary School on March 24, 2010, April 14, 2010, April 28, 2010, May 12, 2010, and aPTA meeting on June 1, 2010. The design team analyzed the educational specification and developed several cost effectivepthat maximize the use of the existingg facilityy and address both buildingg addition and site issues. The Feasibilityy Studyyoptionsparticipants reviewed the progression of building and site concepts at each meeting. The comments and suggestions werediscussed at each meeting and incorporated when found to be practical and beneficial by those in attendance. The final conceptsare presented as options in this report and were approved by the Feasibility Study participants. Option One best meets MCPSrequirements and was selected as the preferred option by the Feasibility Study particpants at the final meeting on May 12, 2010.15

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIII SIII.Scope, MMethodologyth d l& GoalsG l (Continued)(C tid)MethodologyThe existing school has been evaluated by the design team to determine the most advantageous approach to adding theproposed program spaces.spaces Additionally,Additionally we have indicated the impact,impact if any,any that can be reasonably expected by adding to theexisting facility as well as incorporating limited interior renovations. The evaluation was conducted with the intent of adding tothe existing school to comply with the Educational Specifications – Facility Planning Study dated September 29, 2009. Theevaluation is based on the following: Analysis of the existing physical plant and determination of available additional capacity: The design team conducted nond t ti visualdestructiveil evaluationsl tiwherehpossibleibl off theth existingi ti facility.f ilit ThisThi was followed-upf lldwithith interviewingi t i i MCPS stafft ff whenhrequired. Review of existing construction documents provided by MCPS: The design team utilized existing documentation tounderstand the existing building construction and systems. Analysis of existing site features: Existing amenities, utilities and site access were reviewed to determine if they werecapable of supporting the proposed options. Analysis of geotechnical composition of the site: MCPS contracted for a limited geotechnical report to determine compositionof existing soils to identify any rock and/or poor soil conditions. Meetings with the Feasibility Study participants & MCPS Staff: These meetings established the needs and goals for the study. Review of the Educational Specifications – Facility Planning Study: the review established a thorough understanding of therequirements and objectives of the project. Development of multiple building options and site improvement options: All viable options were explored.explored Each option wasdeveloped and evaluated in conjunction with MCPS Staff and the Feasibility Study participants to identify the preferredoption.16

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIII SIII.Scope, MMethodologyth d l& GoalsG l (Continued)(C tid)The following are the goals and objectives established by the Feasibility Study participants to be addressed by the design teamand MCPS staff in this feasibility study.Building GoalsThe building addition should: Provide natural light throughout the new addition while preserving natural light to the existing facility. Minimize construction disruption for students and staff. Provide the safest environment possible for students and staff during construction of the addition. Maintain the current classroom configurations with convenient circulation connections between the addition and the existingbuilding circulation. Maintain existing kindergarten classrooms in their current locations and locate the additional proposed kindergartenclassrooms as close as possible to the existing. Keep travel distance from the addition to the existing building core support elements to a minimum. Create new straight corridors with few turns to allow for visual supervision and enhanced security. CreateCa circulation pattern that ties back to the school in a “looped”“” configurationfiff possible. Provide separation between noisy and quiet curriculum.Site GoalsThe proposed site should:pparent drop-offppand bus circulation. There are currentlyy severe conflicts between ppedestrians,, buses and cars. Separate Create a longer queuing area for student drop-off so that fewer vehicles are waiting on the public street for afternoon pickup. Improve vehicular circulation and provide adequate on-site parking in accordance with MCPS standards (80 spaces). Promote new pedestrian circulation patterns to minimize pedestrian and vehicle interaction. Increase space in service drive for maneuvering vehicles. Allow for maximum visual security of playfields. Position addition to minimally impact existing playfields.playfields Provide a clear, single point of entry for people arriving by car, bus, or on foot.17

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIV EIV.Existingi tiConditionsC ditiVicinity MapDunster RoadRITCHIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1514 DUNSTER ROADNOT TO SCALE18

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Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIV EIV.Existingi tiConditionsC diti(C ti(Continued)d)Existing First Floor PlanKEYKEY (CONTINUED)C CORRIDORCR CLASSROOME ELECTRICALEL ELEVATORK KINDERGARTENM MECHANICALS STORAGET 6.27.28.29.30.0OUTDOOR STORAGEMUSICARTCONTROL ROOMSMALL GROUP INSTRUCTIONHEAD ENDMEDIA STORAGEMEDIA WORKROOMMEDIA OFFICEMEDIA CENTERCOMPUTER LABBLDG. SERV. OFFICECOMPACTOR / TRASHKITCHENDRY STORAGETABLE STORAGECHAIR STORAGEMULTIPURPOSE ROOMPLATFORMLOBBYVESTIBULEHEALTHRESTGENERAL OFFICEPRINICIPALADMIN. �MAIN ENTRANCE100’20SPEECHSTAFF LOUNGESUPPORTGYM OFFICEREC. STORAGESCHOOL STORAGEGYM. STORAGEGYMNASIUMCOURTYARD

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIV EIV.Existingi tiConditionsC diti(C ti(Continued)d)Existing Second Floor STORAGETOILET20 LOBBY20.40.41.42.43.44.0RESOURCETESTINGMATHREADING / LANGUAGEOBSERVATION25’50’100’21

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIV. Existingg Conditions ((Continued))Existing SiteGeneral Site InformationThe Ritchie Park Elementary School facility is situated on a 401,870 square foot (9.23 Acre) lot at 1514 Dunster Road, within the City ofRockville, Maryland in Election District 04. The property is found on ADC Map book grid 5164-C10 and has a tax account number of160400143108. The site is zoned R-200 and is bounded on the south by the 70 foot Dunster Road right-of-way, on the east and north bysingle family detached residential properties zoned R-90, and on the west by the Potomac Woods Swim Club zoned R-200.Based on current City of Rockville Zoning regulations adopted in March of 2009, dimensional regulations for the property include thefollowing:Front setback – 35’Side setback – 13’Rear setback – 35’Max building Height – 40’Maximum Site Buildingg Coverageg – 25%Maximum Impervious Surfaces in the Front Yard – 20%(Through Site Plan review Approving Authoritymay waive this requirement)The zoning ordinance will also require any site improvements to include landscaping of the parking lot, 10 foot boundary screening, streettrees and lightinggg standards. Other considerations on the ppropertyp y include the two existingg stormwater managementgeasements thatcurrently flank the southeastern and southwestern portions of the site and the shared use of the schools’ athletic facilities with the public.Adjoining StreetsThe site is bounded along its entire southern property line by the 70 foot wide, Dunster Road right-of-way. Dunster Road is a two-laneprimary residential street that has a speed limit of 25 mph. The R.O.W. has sidewalks along both sides of the street and allows on-streetparking.pg The sidewalk alongg the southern ppropertyp y boundaryy of the school is approximatelyppy four feet in width and appearsppto be in ggoodcondition. The street pavement along the school property frontages also appear to be in good condition.22

Ritchie Park Elementary School Addition Feasibility StudyMontgomery County Public SchoolsIV EIV.Existingi tiConditionsC diti(C ti(Continued)d)Existing Site (Continued)Site Access, Parking and Circulation:On-Site Pedestrian and Vehicular AccessVehicular access into the school is currently afforded through the use of two driveway entrances off of Dunster Road.Thesouthwestern driveway is two-way and allows access into the student drop-off area and the main employee parking lot as well as theloading area. The eastern driveway entrance is one-way and leads to the bus-loop and visitor parking areas and loops aroundwestward, to a one-way drive way exit located between the two entrances off of Dunster Road.Driveway EntrancesEach of the one-way drive way entrances that comprise the bus-loop, are approximately 24-feet in width and appear to be in goodcondition and free of noticeable damage or cracking. These two driveways are approximately 90 feet apart and are located directlyacross from entrances owned by St. Raphael’s Catholic Church also off of Dunster Road. The other two-way driveway entrance is alsoabout 24-feet in width and located about 120-feet down Dunster Road to the west.Bus LoopThe schools bus-loop is a one-way 24-foot drive aisle that circles the visitor parking area and allows queuing along the main entranceof the building. Although the two driveway entrances that allow access to and from the bus loop are shared with the visitor parking lot,a majority of the bus-loop is dedicated for the sole use of school buses and appropriate signage is used to designate it as such. Withapproximately 300 linear feet of queuing space and ample width for buses to pass one another, it appears that the size of the bus-loopis sufficient for the seven different routes that are currently serving

Ritchie Park Elementary School exists in a one- and two-story structure. It was constructed in 1965 and opened in the fall of 1966. In 1980, a gymnasium was add ddded to thesouth ttheast corner of theexitiisting b ildi