CASE STUDY

A.  Architectural Issues as discussion were as follows:

     a.  General:  Present facility functions for 15 employees and 45 volunteers. Presently the Girls

          Scouts use the facility occasionally as well. (4) years ago this facility had 750 calls; last year they

          had 1100.

     b.  Present rear addition functioning as an “overnight sleep room” (bunk space) has no security –

          (separation of men & women). Rear door alarm was added for security purposes. No intercom

          connection between Radio room at first floor near front entrance or “Bunk Rooms” - no 

          communication - presently one must walk up to sleeping rooms to communicate emergency

          situations. Need cable (communications).Feels there is a need for a 2nd “overnight sleep room”

          (bunk space), possibly in the location of the existing Office Space. This space shall become more

          important and used.

      Present “overnight sleep room” (bunk space), has no heat.

     c.  Would like to see - New Training Room with sliding (or folding partition doors); allowing overall

          space to be “sud-divided” for numerous events happening simultaneously. This space would also

          function for the memberships Board / committee meetings. Present space is “too small” - needs to

          be larger and more “State of the Art”.

     d.  Provide separate space for “Day Person” could be in a separate “cubicle” created from a

          common space.

     e.  Provide (2) Offices - (8) individuals would be using these offices @ the same   time.

         1. Operational Space - (1) computer terminal

         2. Administrative Space - (1) computer terminal; secure area,

          3. Carrier/Personnel -(Human Resources) Space -(1) computer terminal

     f.  Provide a “Common Space” - to “house” offices as noted above; and offer   space for additional

         desk areas. (Presently 13 individuals use this space).

          1. Treasurer /Secretary Space - (2) desks and computer terminals.                             Secure area,

          2. President’s Space - (1) desk and computer terminal. Secure area,

          3. Day Person Space - (1) desk and computer terminal. Secure area,

          4. Small conference room.

               These space / function requirements, could be met by the existing training 

                area - with some sub-division.

      g.  Present kitchen size and function is adequate.

      h.  Present “Decon” / Storage Area - could become new Dayroom.

           New Decon Area - needs fresh air; door to exterior. Present dayroom - could expand into present 

           storage area. Provide shower / bathroom.

      i.   Need more bathrooms; - serving both Public and Private uses.

      j.  It was agreed that there needed to be separation of the Public and Private uses - presently there is

         some overlap of this.

      k.  Present Mechanical Room could serve as a bathroom.

      l.  Aesthetics - gray - white - maybe a peak (Gabel Roof).

      m.  Washer / Dryer - possibly move to existing Ambulance bay area - or “Decon”.

      n.   (4) New Ambulance Bays - Addition to the present buildings South-East side. Shall allow for  

             “Pass-thru” to occur. Shall be designed for (4) “full-size ambulances - (2) “Quick Response” 

              Cars. Provide lockers for individuals working on ambulances /response vehicles. Approx. 35-40

              required. Provide floor drains - for equipment (vehicle) washing. (4).  May want to do a “Car 

              Wash” as a fundraiser.

     o.  Storage - Provide for. Also presently have storage sheds on site - these will      have to be either

          relocated or replaced. Maybe an outdoor pavilion.

      p.   Emergency “Back-up” Generator - provide for.

           - May consider in new redesign and addition - allowance for future second floor expansion.

           - Potential future use of new facility for the County Training Center.

B.  Landscape / Planning / Site Issues as dicussioned were as follows:

     a.  Present front paved area - would like this to be converted into “Green Space” - possible 

          landscaping. - “Dress up” front building appearance - Buffer Area.

     b.  Parking:  12 -50 cars. paved area; Parking at rear of building - possibly coming in off the North

          side of property - through Luther Forest Area. Existing Paved Parking 12 spaces, 5 are priority for

         emergency calls. Anticipate the need for 30 spaces max. (with potential for overflow). Septic / Well

         - Steve mentioned that he would like to retain the existing well as a “back-up” - while tieing into the

         Town water at the street. May possibly need hook-up for vehicle washing / disposal.   Kathy has

         since confirmed that the well point is presently located in the Utility Room.

     d. Access :  Create a more defined ingress/egress from Route 9 with provisions for emergency

          egress onto Route 9. Investigate potential for secondary access from Playground Village.

     e. Outdoor Use:  Expand/Improve outdoor space to include:

      Sitting/Patio Area. Outdoor Pavilion with provisions for water and power

         Re-designed entry for easy, well-defined access into the building.

      f. Infrastructure:  Investigate water usage projections

         Make recommendations for water alternatives

         Hook up to town / Luther Forest water supply

         Add a new point or well. Discussed truck washing and need for internal drain system. Investigate

         septic system needs, appears to be adequate for projected use.

      g.  Aesthetics:  Provide more green space along Route 9 to help define entrance into the site.

            Enhance signage to include flags, planting, etc.

The Hague Fire Department - Studied for Proposed Layout of the Malta Ambulance Facility