Proposed Mendon Public Library. Reuse of St. Michael s Church

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1 Proposed Mendon Public Library Reuse of St. Michael s Church

2 Problems with the current building Too small for collections Too small for programs Too small for patrons served Building and collection not accessible Potential liability to town until ADA compliant The following slides show examples of a few of these problems

3 Crowded Children s Program

4 Crowded Children s Program

5 Crowded Children s Activities

6 Children s Groups Limited by Building

7 Office, Storage, Deliveries, Sorting.

8 Barely Space to Move Around

9 Barriers to Building Access In conjunction with the ramped sidewalk and entrance steps this is a difficult building for many people to get into and use.

10 Barely Space to Move Around The only stair between the floors is narrow, steep and difficult to use.

11 Barely Space to Move Around Floor area is so limited that the collection has to be stored higher than many users can reach.

12 Our Architect Ken Best, AIA Principal Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. Over 70 completed library projects throughout New England and New York Wellesley Weston Norfolk Duxbury Ludlow North Adams Pittsfield Southampton Agawam Braintree Springfield Fairfield Woods Westbrook Essex Windsor Stonington Brockton Shrub Oak Stratford Bridgeport Windsor Locks Windsor Granby Avon East Granby Woodbridge Old Lyme Hollis Canton Danbury Hillsdale Marlborough

13 Experience Examples

14 Design Goals More Space for Collections and Seating Handicapped H daccessibility Code Compliance Flexibility for uses and future change Best B value for project cost

15 Potential Solutions Option Cost Size Result Make Taft Library In excess of ADA compliant $500, ,200 sf Less space for collection and programs. North Avenue $3.5 million 6,000 sf New construction on town land North Avenue $4.0 million Grants uncertain, extended dd (with grant money) 12,000+ sf (after grant) process, higher operating budget Addition to Taft Library $3 3.5 million 6,000 sf Almost as expensive as North Ave. Taft Library + No estimate 2,200 sf + 50 to 100% increase in staffing Police building for renovation 2,400 sf costs, ADA repair work remains Recommended Option: St. Michael s Church $2.1 million or less 6,000 sf Least expensive option with the most benefits

16 Advantages of St Michael s Lowest Construction Cost Temporary T space not required New Roof New Septic System Plenty of Parking Safer Driveway Entrance and Exit Lawn Space for Outdoor Functions Rectory Potential Town Uses Large Open Spaces for Flexible Design Higher Ceilings than Taft

17 The Property Plenty of Parking Library Building Rectory Outdoor Activity Loop Di Driveway Clear Sightlines

Young Adult Area Study Room Genealogy Archive, Conference

18 Main Floor Design: Taft Library at St. Michael s property Reading Room / Adult Popular Media Children s Library / Activity Area Circulation Desk Stairs to Lower Level: Adult Stacks Large Meeting Room Young Adult Area Study Room Genealogy Archive, Conference Room, Study Office / Workroom Restrooms Main Entrance / Elevator Stairs to Lower Level

19 Lower Level Design: Taft Library at St. Michael s property Information Desk Elevator Young Adult Area Utility Room Restroom Adult Book Stacks Study Room Storage Flexible Multi Purpose Space: Large Public Meeting Room, Computer Desks, Reading Area Stairs to Main Level

20 What is in the Budget? General G limprovements to the Building Library Use Improvements Handicapped Accessibility Mechanical & Electrical Improvements Site work Fees and Epenses Expenses

21 Budget Detail Hard Costs: Renovations $ 1,081,870. Addition $ 200,419. Site Improvements $ 65,757. Sub Total $ 1,348,046. Soft Costs $ 351,954. Total $ 1,700,000. Plus Building Purchase Price $ 360,000

22 Cost Impact Purchase Price $ 360,000. $13 / year for Average Home Renovation Cost $ 1,700,000., $59 / year for Average Home Total: $72 / year for Average Home

23 Financial Options Explored MBLC grant ADA grants Blackstone Valley Tech Lower Interest Rate Debt Load Forecast

24 St. Michael s the Best Solution Cost Location Program Space Outdoor Space Traffic and Parking No Increase in Staffing Budget

25 Proposed Mendon Public Library For More Information: Reuse of St. Michael s Church

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