COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Co-Chairs: Dr. Karan L Watson, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Jerry R. Strawser. Vice President for Finance and Administration

May 12,2016

MEMORANDUM

TO: President Michael K. Young President, Texas A&M University

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SUBJECT: CBE Recommendation: Computer Services Center Renovation

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) reviewed a request from Texas A&M Information Technology to renovate the Computing Services Center. The request as well as the CBE sub­councils recommendations are attached.

CBE sub-councils' recommendations are as follows:

The Design Review sub-council (DRsc) members voted for approval of the Computing Services Center renovation as presented at revised 1 00% Design Development, with the following caveats:

• Request reconsideration of the front entry canopy design due to concerns with water shed/drainage.

• Request reconsideration or removal of lights on the underside of the canopy.

The Technical Review Sub-council (TRsc) supports the proposed construction for renovation of the Computing Services Center Building and recommends approval, provided the following issues/concerns are addressed and funded:

• The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irrigation concerns.

• FCOR requests that floorplans of the renovation be provided when available. • The renovation to the entrance on the east end of the building may trigger an accessible path

issue related to disabled parking. Please coordinate with Transportation Services. • Laydown and contractor parking will need to be coordinated with Transportation Services. • The project should consider installing campus standard lighting along the building as part of

the renovation.

Jack K. Williaro~ ,/)Qmtmstratlon But dmg Su1te 100 1248 TAMU College Station TX 77843-1248 USA

Tel. +1 979.845 4016 Fax +1 979 845 6994 hltp.//cbe.tamu edu/

May 12,2016 CBE Recommendation: Computing Services Center Renovation Page2

The CBE voted to recommend, with noted caveats, the President's approval of the request from Texas A&M Information Technology to renovate the Computing Services Center.

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Provost and Executive Vice President Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Approved:

Michael K. Young President

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Date Vice President for Finance & Administration Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

cc: Sub-Council Chairs, Council for the Built Environment Scott Honea, Interim Associate Vice President and CIO

TEXAS A&M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DATE: January 22,2016

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President Co-Chair, Council on the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser Vice President for finance and Administration Co-Chair, Council t . e Bu' t nvironment

THROUGH: Scott Honea Interim Associate Vice Presi ent and CIO, Texas A&M Information Technology

THROUGH: Cheryl Cato ~~ t.. (J_L. ChiefTechn~log~~r, Texas A&M Information Technology

FROM: Jon Griffey ( L_6, ,.,... ...-A~ Associate Di;fr~r - e ice Desk. Texas A&M lnfonnation Technology

SUBJECT: Request for Construction Approval for Computing Services Center Bldg #0516

1 am submitting the attached for review by the Council for Built Environment in regards to the renovation of Computing Services Center (Building 0516) including modernization of Help Desk Central and the Operations Center.

The attached is a PDF diagramming the proposed changes to the exterior ofCSC Bldg 0516.1 have included a .zip file containing images of the ~xterior oflhe building as il appears today. We have been working closely with Mr. lraj Solouki, Project Manager for SSC Service Solutions, as well as Paul Martinez and Mike Record with Arkitex Studios who created the renderings attached.

Plea.~e Note: Page 4 of the attached PDF shows a graphic rendering orthe building at night to better represent the lighting we wish to bring to the area. Please disregard the vertical ''T AMU IT' signage in the artist 3D rendering, as this has been modified and indicated properly on page 3 to reflect the changes we are proposing.

We would like to expedite this request to coincide with projected completion of renovations, December 2016.

Contad Information: Jon Griffey griffevliVtamu . t:~!J 979-845.0702 ext302 (before February 2, 20 16) 979-862-9200 (after February 2, 20 16)

cc: Bettyann Zito, Program Coordinator, Council for the Built Environment Attachments: imag~:s.zip, Bldg.0516-Renovations External Paekage.pdf

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Dr. Jerry Strawser Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Dr. Karan Watson Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Ms. Lilia Gonzales, AlA ~~ University Architect and Chair, Design Review Sub-Council

May 5, 2016

Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) Report Computing Services Center Renovation -100% Design Development REVISED

On February 10, 2016 and February 24, 2016 the Design Review sub-council (DRsc) reviewed a request from Information Technology for renovation of the Computing Services Center at 100% Design Development. At that time the DRsc voted to approve the addition of new windows, however the rest of the proposal was not approved. On April13, 2016 the Computing Services Center was presented to the DRsc for revised 100% Design Development.

The revised proposal addressed DRsc concerns. At the new main entry on Spence Street, a new brick plaza will be created from the door to the edge of the sidewalk, and the paver color and palate will tie in to the nearby Engineering Activities Buildings. The field brick will be maroon pavers in a herringbone pattern, surrounded by a border of charcoal pavers laid in a soldier course pattern. A new canopy made of metal panels in a zinc gray color with matte black metal fascia will be added to the entry. The proposed new canopy would begin at about 12 ft. high and slope downward to about 9ft. high, extending through the entry doors and into the interior of the building. Two new sconces will be added to the walls on either side of the entry door.

Crepe myrtle trees will be planted on either side of the entry, flanked by gulf muhly grass, maiden grass, and Mexican feather grass. The intent is for the grasses to decrease in height as you leave the entry. The existing exterior brick and cast stone block will be cleaned on all four elevations of the building. New windows will be installed on the north and east facades in order to bring more light to the interior. Utilities & Energy Services will add exterior lighting near this facility, however it is not funded as part of this project.

Exterior material samples were presented, including the maroon and charcoal brick pavers, sample of existing brick color, gray and black metal panel for the canopy, and dark gray paint color for the exterior doors that will be repainted.

Recommendation DRsc members voted for approval of the Computing Services Center renovation as presented at revised 100% Design Development, with the following caveats:

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Request reconsideration of the front entry canopy design due to concerns with water shed/ drainage. Request reconsideration or removal of lights on the underside of the canopy.

Selected images are attached. Please contact me with any questions.

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DMSION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

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Or. Karan Watson Co·chair, Coundl on the Built Environment

March 4, 2016

CBE TRsc Recommendation: Construction Approval for Computing Services

Center Building #0516

On February 22, 2016, Mr. Jon Griffey, Assodate Director- Service Desk, Texas A&M Information Technology presented to the CBE's Technical Review Sub-council on the request for construction approval to renovate and modernize the Help Desk Central and Operations Center for the Computing

Services Center Building 110516.

Recommendation The Technical Review Sub-council supports the proposed construction for renovation of the

Computing Services Center Building #0516 and recommends approval, provided the following Issues/concerns are addressed and funded.

Fadlltles Services: The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and Irrigation concerns.

FCOR/GIS: FCOR recommends approval and requests that floorplans of the renovation be provided when available.

Transportation Services: The renovation to the entrance on the east end of the building may trigger an accessible path Issue related to disabled parking. Please coordinate with Transportation Services.

Laydown and contractor parking will need to be coordinated with Transportation Services.

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The project should consider installing campus standard llght1ng along the building as part of the renovation.

Capital Financial Planning. CIS. EHS and SASE. FCOR/GIS. Procurement. Telecommunications. University Police. Utllltv & Energy Services. Student Affairs: No Concerns.

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CBE Support Staff