Site Information

4.1.4 Site Discovery

1.     Plat – Recorder of Deeds or Public Records Online Directory website

2.     Tax map - Recorder of Deeds or Public Records Online Directory website

Brief Tax Description: 05-27-12 5.11 MID PT N 1206.65 N W 

County: Wells 
Township: LANCASTER TOWNSHIP 
State District: 010 LANCASTER TOWNSHIP 
Local District: 010 
School Corp: NORTHERN WELLS COMMUNITY 
Neighborhood: 502947-010 LANCASTER TOWNSHIP 010

No useful map available.

3.     Topographic map (free USGS topo Maps via Map Locator at http://store.usgs.gov/)

4.     Soils map and soil characteristics data, soil boring data (if available)

5.     Web Soil Survey (WSS) at http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/ 

6.     Building Code

304.1 Business Group B. 
Airport traffic control towers 
Ambulatory health care facilities 
Animal hospitals, kennels and pounds 
Banks 
Barber and beauty shops 
Car wash 
Civic administration 
Clinic-outpatient 
Dry cleaning and laundries: pick-up and delivery stations and self-service 
Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade 
Electronic data processing 
Laboratories: testing and research 
Motor vehicle showrooms 
Post offices 
Print shops 
Professional services (architects, attorneys, dentists, physicians, engineers, etc.) 
Radio and television stations 
Telephone exchanges 
Training and skill development not within a school or academic program 

7.     Municipal Ordinances (Online Library at http://www.municode.com/ or library at http://www.amlegal.com)

They are based on the IBC 2009.

 8.     Zoning Map (municipal ordinances or online map)

9. Flood Insurance Rate Map (create a FIRMette on the FEMA Map Service website at http://msc.fema.gov)

10. Wetlands Inventory (National Wetlands Inventory at http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html)

11. Coastal Zone regulations if applicable (http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/mystate/welcome.html)

Nothing applicable to our site.

General Indiana Facts:

Miles of Coast: 45

Coastal Population (2000): 741,468

Lead Coastal Management Agency: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nature Preserves

12. Endangered Species Critical Habitat Map (FWS Critical Habitat Portal at http://criticalhabitat.fws.gov/)

No useful map for Wells County; here is a list instead: 

13. Superfund sites (EPA National Priorities List webpage at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/index.htm)

List:

14. Public Transportation Routes nearby

15. Local emergency medical, police, and fire stations

Police Station in Bluffton, the red marker then also 

represents the Bluffton Fire Station:

Code Requirements

Applicable Codes

IBC 2009 (International Building Code for the year 2009)

Zoning

We will have to file a request for a zoning change with the Wells County Area Plan Commission Office to switch from residential to commercial usage.

ADA Requirements

Our ADA accommodations will adhere to chapter 11 of the IBC 2009, especially relating to the entrance ways and restroom facilities.

Entrance Ways

1103.1 Where required. Sites, buildings, structures, facilities, elements and spaces, temporary or permanent, shall beaccessible to persons with physical disabilities. 

Our primary entrance is fully accessible as there are no stairs and the entryway is wide with no steep slopes.  

1105.1 Public entrances.

Exceptions:

1. An accessible entrance is not required to areas not required to be accessible.

This regulation applies to our judge's loft area as there is no need to make it accessible.

Restroom Facilities

Restrooms need to be accessible to those with disabilities.  This can be done through the use of specially equipped stalls and railings.

Occupancy Classification and Description

Our structure is classified as Assembly Group A.  More specifically section A3.

A3 is defined as "worship, recreation and amusement uses. It is also the catch-all for other uses not specifically called out. The uses include galleries, religious worship spaces, courtrooms, sports spaces without seating, lecture halls, libraries, museums, pool halls, bowling alleys, transportation waiting areas and funeral parlors."

Source: http://evstudio.info/assembly-occupancy-groups-as-defined-in-the-international-building-code 

Type of Construction 

Similar to how many local barns are constructed, we will be it out of steel, concrete, and sand.  The steel will be used for the structure and walls, concrete for the foundation, and___

Maximum Building Size 

Based on the building classification and constraints, our building will be 30 feet tall with one story.

Occupancy Load 

We estimate that our structure's capacity will be about 250 people.  This is based upon prior experience at similar venues of comparable size.

Parking Requirements

We calculated the required amount of parking by dividing the square footage of our building by 300.

17,600 ft² / 300 = about 59 parking spaces minimum 

TABLE 1106.1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES

TOTAL PARKING SPACES PROVIDED	REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7
301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2% of total
1,001 and over	20, plus one for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000

Table 1106.1 indicates that we will need at least 3 accessible parking spaces to meet ADA requirements.

Viability Analysis and Decision Matrix

Code and Zoning Overview
Each of our proposed commercial facilities adhere to code.  We will have to file a request for a zoning change with the Wells County Area Plan Commission Office to switch from residential to commercial usage. 

Physical Site Characteristics
Our chosen project will require ample area for both the stadium and parking for both spectators and large horse trailers.  Utilities such as electricity and natural gas are already available.  Drainage concerns are addressed by the pond. 

Square Footage and Cost Estimation
Approximate Square Footage = (160 ft²)(160 ft²) = ~25600 ft²

There does not seem to be a category available on the provided website that closely fits the classification of our project.  It appears that the cost could approach $3 million dollars, but an accurate estimate is not available.

Conclusion Questions
What makes a viability analysis helpful in making decisions about a project?

The viability analysis shows the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal hence making it easier to make an informed decision on the proper project to proceed with.

As an owner of the property, what issues were of concern to you and may affect the development of the property after you completed the viability analysis?

Our only major concerns in relation to the property are traffic flow and available parking space.  The pond consumes a large portion of the property.

In what ways did the viability analysis used for your project cause your team to change your plans or make adjustments?

The horse arena was a team favorite throughout the decision making process, but we did not try to artificially boost its score in our description matrix.  In fact, the horse arena actually scored lower than storage units, but we believed the community would find the arena more useful for the proposed location.

Preliminary Design and Project Management

Schedule Changes

The additional time supplied from April 14^th through April 24^th was used to further improve our Revit model and more fully develop the required activities.  We were also required to design a presentation for April 24^th as a result of the additional time allowed.

Notes
We stuck closely to our bubble diagram for our more accurate development sketch.  We modified the announcing booth to sit at an angle in the corner of the building (still elevated, with access from the stairs in the storage area) and added a locker room style layout to the rest area (not shown on these sketches).

Drawings

Revit

Design Development Calculations

Water Supply

The pressure calculated for our theoretical pipe was about 20 psi below the minimum required pressure of 40 psi.  To remedy this, pumps will have to be installed to increase the pressure.

Structural Design Calculations

Beams are 40 feet in length with support from columns and girders between.

Snow Load:

Indiana

Use IBC 2003—15 psf-30 psf with Case Study Areas

(http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/snow_load/states.htm#indiana)

Reaction:

R_A = R_B = wL/2 = [(30 psf)(40 ft)] / 2 = 600 lb

Moment:

M_max = wL² / 20 = [(30 psf)(40² ft)] / 8 = 6,000 lb · ft

Live Load:

Reaction:

R_A = R_B = wL/2 = [(800 psf)(40 ft)] / 2 = 16,000 lb

Moment:

M_max = wL² / 20 = [(800 psf)(40² ft)] / 8 = 160,000 lb · ft

Dead Load:

Reaction:

R_A = R_B = wL/2 = [(20,000 psf)(40 ft)] / 2 = 400,000 lb

Moment:

M_max = wL² / 20 = [(20,000 psf)(40² ft)] / 8 = 4,000,000 lb · ft

Heat Loss: 

Q' = (25600 ft²)(1/18.0 BTU/ft² · hr · °F)(70°F) = 99,555 BTU/hr

Renderings

Revit