Item 10CCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2006
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Approve Bob Jones Nature Center Conceptual Plan
Action Requested: City Council approval of the Bob Jones Nature Center Conceptual Plan.
Background
Information: City staff, representatives of the Bob Jones Nature Center, and the firm of
Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. have been working to develop the
conceptual plan for the Bob Jones Nature Center to include the building floor
plan, building elevations, and site layout. The proposed conceptual plans allow
for full use of the structure for class rooms, meeting space, and storage /office
area. Exterior enhancements to the patio provide additional learning and
gathering areas in conjunction with new trails and a gazebo.
General comments were received from the Parks Board as a discussion item at
their April 10, 2006 meeting and the Board recommended approval (6 -0) at
their May 8, 2006 meeting. Approval of this item allows for future
development of bid documents based on the accepted conceptual plans.
Representatives from Schrickel, Rollins and the Bob Jones Nature Center will
be available at your meeting should you desire a presentation or have questions
regarding the conceptual plan.
Financial
Considerations: Currently approved project budget is $85,000 for planning and development.
Cost estimates to "open" the facility and make useable to the public is
$167,000. Supplementary costs for additional site and facility improvements as
identified in the design and planning process include $382,000. Total project
cost is estimated at $552,000 with additional project funding to be considered
as part of the upcoming CIP review process.
Financial Impact: To be determined based on selected design elements.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: SPDC will consider this item at their June 20, 2006 meeting immediately prior
to City Council.
The Parks Board reviewed and recommended approval of the Bob Jones
Nature Center conceptual plans (6 -0) at their May 8, 2006 meeting.
The Parks Board reviewed the conceptual plans at their April 10, 2006 meeting
with general direction to move forward, thus allowing placement as a consider
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item on an upcoming agenda based on the conceptual plans presented and
general comments received.
Bob Jones Nature Center participation with staff, Schrickel, Rollins, and
Associates, Inc., and Council member Carolyn Morris as part of planning and
design process.
Legal Review: Not applicable.
Alternatives: City Council review and consideration
Supporting
Documents: Supporting documents include:
• Conceptual Site Plan
• Conceptual Floor Plan
• Conceptual Building Exterior
• Cost estimates
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval of the Bob Jones Nature Center Conceptual Plan.
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1. OUTDOOR PATIO. Create gatherings I'll 'ill .fs.r1M,r„ing pool. Retain existng flecking
steps, and wall. Break out swimming pool bottom. backfill In compacted lifts and pave surface with
deto[ative pavers or roncrete that compliments existing decking. Pmvide demonshation/ob —lion
elements that can be viewed from this area suck as gardens, trial plots, nesting boxes, bird feeders,
etc.
2. BARN. Reston, barn and pens for equestrian and demonstration wS.,
3. STOCK TANK. llae stock tank to create a "natural” pond. Reduce berme around the pond to give
pond a more mWral appearance and improve site drainage. Plant with native aquatic plant&
(Consult with City's Engineering Department before performing this work.)
&.CISTERN. Lomfed near house, mold collect min water for use on the site.
S. INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE. Develop a program of signage By interpret the cultural and natural
features of the H. and of the Eastern Cross Timbers.
6. LANDSCAPE AROUND THE HOUSE. Create. demonstration Eastem Cross Timber garden
around the house, gradually replacing RR exoflc plant material. Drip irrigation supplied by a ciatem
would help establish planting. Window bar from the barn can be used as Irell'rses Eor vines and/or as
other elements in the garden. Likewise, any lage boulders unearthed during excavation should be
attired in the landscape.
7, PLANT LIST, Examples of native CmS5 Timbers plants include Post Oak, Black Jack Oak, Cedar
Elm, Bur Oak, Eastern Red Cedar, Texas Red Oak, Eves Necklace Tree, Texas Redbud, Mexican Plum,
Pecan, Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum, Carolina Buckthorn, Arkansas Yucca, American Beauiyberry,
Prairie Flameleaf Sumac, Coralberry, Virginia Creeper, Coral Honeysuckle, LiNle 111 —stem, Big
BI.estem,. Canada Wildrys, Buff.I.W.ss, Ho—herb, Wood Violets and various wildflower.
8. SITE CIRCULATION
Pedeslriam Pmvide paved walks amwnd Fhe hgwse, connecting b accessible parking, hvm the
eened porch in the patio area )existing), accessible route to the gazebo and pall.. Other walks and
paths can be crushed stone, such as granite, or natural surface (recommended fox the Pond and
Hiking trails). All site feahues most be connected on an accsssible mote(s).
Vehicular: Reroute the entry road near Bob Jones Rd. Surface road with crushed stone or other
material that will reduce dust and provide a stable surface. Provide turnouts For passing and 20
parking spaces (including accessible spaces). Pmvide "event "parking for up to 50 additional cars, east
and west of the barn, including additional accessible parking.
The Nature Center
at Bob Jones Park
City of Southlake, Texas
Conceptual Master Plan
March 2006 r �
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FLOOR PLAN- OPTION 1
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
Nature Center Building (Interior)
1
Demolition Does not include Asbestos Abatement
1
LS
5,000
5,000
2
Rou h -in Plumbing Includes concrete patching)
1
LS
5,000
5,000
3
Rough-in Electrical
1
LS
3,000
3,000
4
Doors
12
EA
1,200
14,400
5
lWood Framing
187 1
LF
10
1,954
6
Door Hardware
6
EA
350
2,100
7
Tiled Flooring
159
SF
7
1,113
8
Wall Insulation
2,248
SF
1
2,023
9
Insulation
3,486
SF
1
3,486
10
Sealed Flooring
3,486
SF
1
1,743
11
Walls
1,264
SF
1
847
12
Gyp Bd eiling
3,486
SF
1
4,741
13
Painting
1
LS
3,500
3,500
14
Caulking /Sealing
1
LS
1,200
1,200
15
Toilet Accessories
1
LS
400
400
16
Si na e
1
LS
500
500
17
Plumbing Finish -Out
1
LS
5,000
5,000
18
Mechanical
1
LS
7,500
7,500
19
Electrical- Finish -Out
1
LS
5,000
5,000
20
Accessible Ramp
1
LS
$2,000.00
2,000
21
S rinkler System
1
LS
$8,715.00
8,715
Nature Center Site
1
Grading for HC Parking & Walks
1
LS
$2,500.00
2,500
2
Pavement for walks, Porches and HC Parking
1,110
SF
$5.00
5,550
3
Signs and Striping HC Parkin
1
LS
$750.00
750
4
Entry Gate & Fence
1
LS
$7,500.00
7,500
5
Approach Drive and Parking Granite Gravel (4 ")
1,950
SY
$16.00
31,200
6
Wheel Stops
23
EA
$25.00
575
7
Event Parkin 1" Limestone Gravel 4'Thk
1,925
SY
$8.00
15,400
8
Minor Grading for Drives & Parkin
1
LS
$2,000.00
2,000
R•
•
SUBTOTAL:
•B
SUBTOTAL:
•
SUBTOTAL:
•
$145,000
000
$152,000
000
$167,000
000
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL
Nature Center Building Exterior
1
Demolition
1 LS
1,000
1,000
2
Siding Second Floor
808 SF
4
2,965
3
Stone Siding
1,228 SF
12
14,736
4
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
3,486 SF
7
24,404
5
Siding First Floor
1,228 SF
4
4,298
6
Windows
9 EA
1,500
13,500
7
Windows Screen
15 EA
500
7,500
8
Windows Small
14 EA
700
9,800
9
Painting
1 LS
1,500
1,500
10
Caulking/Sealing Caulking/Sealing
1 LS
400
400
SUBTOTAL:
•- •
SUBTOTAL:
OH & -
SUBTOTAL:
%
0%
$80,000
$4
$84,000
$8
$92,000
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL
V-' Tsrsff . Soft Cost $3,000
Nature Center Site
1
Front Steps and Additional Pavement in Front of
1
LS
2,000
2,000
2
Six Foot Wide Decomposed Granite Trails
7,200
LF
3
18,000
3
Pavilion, 20 x30
1
LS
40,000
40,000
4
Pond Improvements and Planting
1
LS
15,000
15,000
5
Inter retive & Wayfinding Signs
1
LS
10,000
10,000
6
Planting Around House and Gathering Area
1
LS
5,000
5,000
7
Fill and Pave Swimming Pool
1
LS
8,500
8,500
8
Miscellaneous Demolition
1
LS
2,000
2,000
9
Dry Stack Retaining Wall
140
LF
150
21,000
10
New electrical Service, Primary & Secondary
1
LS
30,000
30,000
11
Li htin for Entry Road & Parking
1
LS
45,000
45,000
12
Site Lighting, Pavilion, Barn, and Misc.
1
LS
33,000
33,000
13
Controls
1
LS
12,000
12,000
14
Trellis, 8'x16'
1
LS
7,500
7,500
SUBTOTAL:
•: •
SUBTOTAL:
OH & -
SUBTOTAL:
•.
0•.
$249,000
$12
$261,000
$26
$287,000
V-' Tsrsff . Soft Cost $3,000
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAI
• .. . Wm Soft cost $3,000
Nature Center Building Interior & Site
1 SubTotal
1 LS
145,000
145,000
Nature Center Building Exterior
2 Sub Total
1 LS
81,000
81,000
Additional Site Improvements
0
3 Sub Total
1 LS
249,000
249,000
SUBTOTAL:
•: •
SUBTOTAL:
OH & -
SUBTOTAL:
•.
0•.
$475,000
$24
$499,000
$50
$549,000
• .. . Wm Soft cost $3,000