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Westfall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 10:46 AM
To: 'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc: Mclalwain, Joe; Clifton, Stephen; Bullis-,,.,Ann
'Subject: RE: Occupancy of classroom,for'Edmo6ds Repertory Theatre
;Jeff:
Al is"a Building Code occupancy classifidation for "theater" assembly. A3 is an "assembly use
,intended for worship, recration�ori amusement and other assembly uses not!c.lassified
elsewhere".
Your phase -B spaces are operating under existing conditions, with few electrical and
addessibility upgrades performed to date. The gymnasium was brought up to an occupancy
levdL,to accommodate temporary use of CCF services, that I don't believe they actually used.
Gymnasium is part of BOH plans for phase B final work and is still not complete.
John,
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterfo.rthearts.org]
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 10:32 AM
To: Westfall.jJohn.
Cc: McIalwain, Jbe;,'Clifton;; Stephen
Subject: RE: Occupancy of classroom for-Urnonds, Repertory Theatre
John,
Thank you very much for your response and attention to this matter.
Could you please explain further the difference between All and A3 classifications on occupancy? I am not
familiar.
Not taking into consideration yet future�plans for phase B, as -is presently, what is our occupancy
classification and what are our use restrictions for the upstairs classroom spaces and the gymnasium? I'm
not sure I've had a specific understanding of this.
Thanks for your all of your help!
Best regards,
Jeff
From: Westfall, John [mailto:Westfall@ci.edmonds.wa.us]
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 10:18 AM
To: Jeff Vaughan
Cc: Joe McIalwain; jeff@edmondsrepertorytheatre.org; Jeff Miller; Cruz, Cindi; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Occupancy of classroom for Edmonds Repertory Theatre
Jeff:
I discussed the rehearsal "Sanctuary" area with Building Dept. ECA is not complete with
Phase B/2 at BOH, where Balcony, level area is located and where work is still required.
Ann Bullis and I made walk-through in summer 2006 with Joe to look at existing
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conditions and,wha * t still was required for plans, approval @ BOH. Among others, the
exits there were an issue due to the multiple doors and alcove areas at the four corners
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of the space.
The phase B plans show A3 occupancy here and "theater" requires Al, so architect must
design change of use for this area before theaters may safely use for that purpose.
Building & Fire have not evaluated whether Al could be accommodated in that space
and a pre -application meeting is suggested before promising to Edmonds Repertory
events.
Thank you,
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 2:25 PM
To: 'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc: McIalwain, Joe; jeff@edmondsrepertorytheatre.org; Jeff Miller; Cruz, Cindi; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Occupancy of classroom for Edmonds Repertory Theatre
Thanks,Jeff.
I've just found out about this interest yesterday, along with interests in some other
multiple -use spaces. I haven't had a chance to evaluate your sanctuary space for
performance, occupant load, seating arrangements, nor any others.
Thanks for your offer and comments.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 1:59 PM
To: Westfall, John
Cc: McIalwain, Joe; jeff@edmondsrepertorytheatre.org; Jeff Miller; Cruz, Cindi
Subject: Occupancy of classroom for Edmonds Repertory Theatre
Fire Marshal Westfall,
We've been approached by Jeff Stilwill of Edmonds Repertory Theatre to potentially host their
performances here, in our largest upstairs former "sanctuary" space. I know that you have
been in discussion with Jeff about the specifics of our capacity to host the performances.
I provided Jeff with occupancy numbers, which had been given to me by Cindi Cruz, and are
likely old. I am only aware one other rather large occupancy number that encompasses the
entire of the back of house, including the gymnasium, that was issued to us recently. As you
know, Edmonds Repertory Theatre are looking at attendance of around 50 people to start
with for their productions. If there are existing specific limitations on individual rooms, I would
like to have a greater understanding.
Jeff mentioned that you had raised a couple of issues or concerns and were working to find
the answers. Specifically, they have asked if our chairs interlock, as being one potential
issue. In my history of a similar scenario, I remember being limited to line up no more than
14 chairs in a "row" without inter -locking them. You may find regulation to the contrary, I just
wanted to share what I remember. If there are other issues that need resolution, please let
me know.
As Edmonds Center for the Arts, we want to be a resource for other performing arts groups,
and hope to look to the future for partnerships to share and utilize this facility, as a true
"center"for the arts in Edmonds. That said, we want to make sure that we proceed with all of
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the necessary safety precautions and requirements. We would only host their performance
with you having complete understanding and approval. Thank you very much for your time.
As this is a bit of a time sensitive issue for them, if there is anything that I can do, please let
me know.
Best regards,
Jeff
Jeff Vaughan
Operations Manager
Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 4th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Tel: (425) 275-9481
Fax: (425) 275-4487
jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.or
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Westfall, John
From: Westf6ll, John
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 11:21 AM
To: Graf, Jeannine
Subject: RE: ECA Choir Risers 410 4th Ave N.
Jeannine:
The abated area please treat for bldg demolition permits as you would any other.
I'll keep this information on file for the other music bldg choral room.
My intent with permit ordinance in 2003 was to eliminate redundancies with other regulatory
licensing/permitting agencies. Asbestos abatement isn't specifically mentioned in ordinance,
nor by IFC, but can be generalized in Hazardous Materials construction permits 105.7.6. L&I
already permits work and adding another layer of permits local frustrates the genuine efforts.
And I still wish to make prescriptive notes where appropriate on projects that may indicate
such a (L&I) requirement.
Does this work for Bldg?
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Graf, Jeannine
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:57 AM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: FW: ECA Choir Risers
John
This is the response from ECA on the asbestos removal. Do we still want a permit? Let me know your
thoughts. Thanks Graf
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 10:58 AM
To: Graf, Jeannine
Cc: McIalwain, Joe; Clifton, Stephen
Subject: ECA Choir Risers
Jeannine,
Per our conversation this morning, here is a description of our choir riser project. Please see two attached
photos. There are two choral rooms in the music building. One has had the VAT tile removed from the
risers, the other has not, and is shown as an example of what existed previously.
To maximize floorspace for storage of orchestra equipment (music stands, orchestra shell, musicians
chairs, etc) as well as tables and chairs for special events, we wanted to maximize the floorspace by
removing the risers, which utlize an estimated 240 sq. feet or so of floorspace. All of our equipment is on
wheels or carts, having a large level surface is ideal for our storage purposes.
As the renovation project was coming to a close at the end of last summer, we began to remove the risers,
when it was pointed out to us that tiles likely contained asbestos. The room was sealed pending testing.
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As recommended, we contacted Jim O'Malley of EHS International, who set up testing and confirmed the
presence of asbestos. He provided contact information for three asbestos abatement contractors, we
solicited for a quote, and chose the lowest. The contractor was Performance Abatement Services out of
Seattle and my contact was Gary Hansen.
Upon hiring the company just recently, they made mention that they would file permits and may have
specifically mentioned Washington State Department of L&I. I don't recall from them any question of the
need for a city permit, nor do I think they mentioned that they would aquire a permit from the City of
Edmonds, per se. I personally did not think to ask the planning department about for what I believed to be
"removal" and not "construction".
Upon completion of the work and certification from the contractor, I presented the information to Fire
Marshal Westfall.
The VAT that remains adhered to the concrete slab will stay, and it was recommended to us by
the abatement contractor to tape the edge of the VAT where it met the first riser, once it has been
removed, to protect that edge from damage. No other modifications are planned in any part of the music
building at this time.
It is still our desire to remove the riser structure to maximize floorspace. We can, however, use them in
place, using portable ramps to move equipment from level to level as shown in the picture of the other
room. In the interest of full disclosure, you might notice that there are a few electrical outlets and some air
supply ducts built into the structure of the risers. Because of the underlying concrete slab, its likely that the
electrical outlets are connected with metal clad cable run from a junction box on the rear or side wall.
Please understand that it was never our intention to avoid any permit process required, but lack of
knowledge on my part that it might have been required, was why you haven't heard of our plans
previously. Please let me know if there is any other information you need, and how you would like us to
proceed.
Thanks very much.
Best regards,
Jeff
Ojeff Vaughan
Technical Director
Edin on ds Cen ter for th e A rts
410 4th A ve. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Yel- (425) 275-9481
Fax: (425) 275-4487
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8/16/2007
Wesffall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 9:44 AM
To: Graf, Jeannine
Cc: Bullis, Ann; Smith, Mike
Subject: VAT (Asbestos) Abatement 410 4th Ave N
Jeannine:
I have a report of final completion from Performance Abatement Services of Seattle that the asbestos tile has
been completely removed from the ECA music building. I don't find a COE building permit. The project was
logged by L&I.
SPAS
PERFORMANCE
ABATEMENT SERVICES
SEATTLE OFFICE
422 South Forest Street * Seattle, WA 98134 9 TTL: (206) 467-8733 9 FAX: (206) 467-6307
CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Distributed to: Jeff Vaughan — Technical Director
Edmonds Center for the Arts
4104 1h Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
PROJECT: Edmonds Center for the Arts — VAT Abatement
FROM: Performance Abatement Services, Inc.
422 S. Forest Street
Seattle, WA 98134
Ph. (206).467-8733
Fax (206) 467-6307
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 8/6/07
SITE ADDRESS: 410 4 th Ave N, Edmonds WA 98020
INO
The asbestos abatement work for the above referenced project area has been
completed in accordance with applicable asbestos abatement requirements of
federal, state, county and local agencies.
The work performed under this contract has been removed and found to be
100% complete as per the PAS proposal dated 6/15/07. The date of final
completion for the area above is hereby established as 7/24/07 , at which time
the area is returned to Edmonds Center for the Arts.
PLEASE NOTE: It is not Performance Abatement Services
all asbestos containing materials or presumed asbestos
from each structure, unless specifically directed to do so
work, therefore, there may still be asbestos materials or
materials within the structure.
intention to remove
containing materials
under the scope of
presumed asbestos
Performance Abatement Services, Inc. Aug st 6, 2007
CONTRACTOR BY Aaron Ri6htm#er DATE
Labor and Industries NOTICE OF
Industrial Hygiene Compliance
(Regional addresses and phone ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
numbers on page 2) PROJECT
THIS NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE
COMPLETE ALL APPLICABLE BOXES - INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE NOTICES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
MAIL OR FAX TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE - CIRCLE CHANGES ON AMENDED NOTICES
Notice date: 07 / 13 / 07 Initial Amended[] Site Work Hours Su Mo, Tu We Th Fr Sa
Start date: 07 / 23 107 On Hold Off Hold E] 7:00 am to am Ix rx I
Completion: 08 / 31 / 07 Emergency El pm 3:30 pm Project Dates and Work Hours must be Exact
CONTRACTOR
PROPERTY OWNER
Company Name
Name
Performance Abatement Services, Inc.
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Contractor Certification Number
Owner's Agent
1016
Jeff Vaughan
Signature
Company
Edmonds Center for the Arts
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Aaron Richtmyer
410 4th Ave N
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206467-8733
Edmonds WA 98020
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Marty Morgan
425-275-4485
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Emergency Preparedness Topics
10 May 2007
1. Contacts and protocol for working with Emergency Services Personnel
a. staff plan for who deals with what / whom: staff issues, patron issues, building
b. one staff to be last one out, or to stay to direct emergency services?
2. Understanding and reacting to fire alarm system and building systems in emergencies
a. Fire alarm panel; silencing
b. Elevator operation
c. Annunciator
d. Electro-magnetic door holders
e. Fire sprinkler system; inadvertent sprinkler head removal.
3. Specific emergency protocols: Two scenarios: "business day" and "in performance"
a. Fire Alarm (known false alarm)
b. Fire
1. Investigation: fire alarm panel, zone
2. sealing off
3. fight small fires with extinguishers?
c. Earthquake
d. Fumes
e. Power Failure
f Personal medical emergency:
1. move or don't move
2. questions to ask
g. Car accident / parking lot
h. Violence / Robbery
4. Emergency communications:
a. Notification to audience: bullhorn? Script?
b. Communication between staff
c. 911
d. Volunteers
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5. Building Evacuation:
aa. When to evacuate
a. Evacuation Routes: posting?
b. Sequence: Instructions on order?
c. Balcony, 2 nd floor / ELEVATORS
d. gymnasium
e. Outside meeting place: 4 th and Daley.
6. Training:
a. CPR / I s'Aid
b. First responder: Oxygen, AED
c. Volunteer training: evacuation, fire extinguisher
d. Fire Alarm panel / fire drill
7. Misc:
a. limiting access, exit corridors
b. Equipment recommendations
c. Accident / emergency event reports
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Westfall, John
From:
Westfall, John
Sent:
Thursday, May 10, 2007 3:03 PM
To:
'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc:
Clifton, Stephen; Mclalwain, Joe
Subject: RE: Edmonds Center for the Arts - Emergency Procedures
Mr.Vaughn:
My apology for the delayed response. I suggest that fire department can evaluate and
provide good insight into your plan/procedures.
I'll see you at the meeting today.
John Westfall
425-771-0213
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 2:28 PM
To: Westfall, John
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; McIalwain, Joe
Subject: Edmonds Center for the Arts - Emergency Procedures
Fire Marshal Westfal,
We have begun to convene regular safety meetings at ECA to discuss concerns, find answers to safety
issues and develop protocols and training for staff. We have come up with a fairly extensive list of
questions relating to emergency procedures and would like to know where to go for help in finding
answers.
No one that works for Edmonds Center for the Arts or Edmonds Public Facilities District has any specific or
formal training on public assembly safety procedures and I thought that the city fire department might be
the place for us to go for answers to our questions, rather than formalizing a procedure that just
sounds good to us. I would very much appreciate any recommendations you could offer on how we could
find help. If it were helpful, I could meet personally, and/or type up our list of questions for consideration.
Thanks very much.
Best regards,
Jeff
F]
Jeff Vaughan
Technical Director
Edm on ds Cen ter for th e A rts
410 4th Ave. N
Edm on ds, WA 98020
Tel.- (425) 275-9481
Fax.- (425) 275-4487
Email- leff scenterforthearts org
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W,iastfall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 3:39 PM
To: 'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; Mclalwain, Joe; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Stair 3 door to roof : ECA 410 4th Ave N
Jeff:
Thanks for your escort Monday and for the opportunity to answer your questions.
Building and Fire depts approve the following:
1) You may lock the rooftop door to defeat the panic hardware as the'door is not a required/approved exit.
2) Panic hardware or accessibility hardware (paddle -type) are not required (there).
3) 1 suggest a temporary barrier (such as a chain) across the final stair flights leading up to this door and
provide a sign
NOT AN EXIT - ECA PERSONNEL ONLY or some related and approved wording.
John Westfall
Fire Marshal
425 771-0213
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 10:49 AM
To: Westfall, John; Clifton, Stephen; McIalwain, Joe
Subject: RE: Stair 3 door to roof
Fire Marshal Westfall,
Thank you for your response. Please let me know when you might be by so that I can look at the door with you. I believe
our issue to be less about signage and more about wanting to secure that particular door if it is in fact not an emergency
exit. We want to lock that door so that only those with a key can get to the roof. The door currently does not have an exit
sign above it. Can we remove the exit device on the inside of the door and replace it with a lock set?
Best. Regards,
Jeff Vaughan
From: Westfall, John [mailto:Westfall@ci.edmonds.wa.us]
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 3:55 PM
To: Clifton, Stephen; Jeff Vaughan
Cc: Joe McIalwain; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Stair 3 door to roof
Thanks, Stephen.
That looks like a good option and to install on the flight below the roof level.
I'd like to see if this is where I think it is.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Clifton, Stephen
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 1:35 PM
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To: Westfall, John; 'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc: McIalwain, Joe; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Stair 3 door to roof
I recommend installing a sign that states,
NOT AN EXIT
ECA PERSONNEL ONLY
Stephen
Stephen Clifton, AICIP
Community Services Director
121 - 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0251
Clifton@ci.edmonds.wa.us
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:07 AM
To: 'Jeff Vaughan'
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; McIalwain, Joe; Bullis, Ann
Subject: RE: Stair 3 door to roof
Mr.Vaughan:
The roof is not an approved exit. I'm not sure how the exit signage became configured to
this door. I'll be by to view.
Thank you,
John Westfall
425 771-0213
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Vaughan [mailto:Jeff@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 7:48 AM
To: Westfall, John
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; McIalwain, Joe
Subject: Stair 3 door to roof
Fire Marshal Westfall,
Hope all is well with you. I have a question concerning a door at the top of stair 3 to our roof. This
door does not have an exit sign above it, but it does however have an exit device (panic bar) fitted to
the inside of the door. What this has meant for us since we have been open, is that on occasion,
visitors to the building have wandered out on to the roof without our knowledge because we cannot
secure that door and it is out of view from where we normally work in the building.
What, if any, options do we have within the appropriate code requirements for securing that door? Is it
a requirement even though there is no exit sign above the door, for that door to not be locked?
Thank you for any help that you can offer. I would be happy to answer any additional questions you
might have.
Best Regards,
Jeff Vaughan
Technical Director
2/7/2007
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Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 4th Ave. N.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERMIT
January 4, 2007 January 7, 2007
Date of Issue UFIR Number Date of Expiration
This PERMIT is issued to: I Center for the Arts
located at: 1410 4th Ave N Edmonds, WA
To engage in the business, occupation or process of: T—Temporary Tent/ Banquet
And shall constitute permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials or to conduct
process which produce conditions hazardous to life or property or to install equipment used in
connection with such activities as follows:
1 ) Portable Fire Extinguishers required in tent and locations called out in gym.
2) Exits must remain visible and unobstructed (except NE gym exit)
3) Power cords must be removed from stairwell prior to concert.
4) Fire watch required at stairwell doors while propped open.
5) Portable heater/boiler must be parked on theater property/heater cannot be
operated from 7:00PIVI to 7:00AIVI.
I Allowed Occupant Load: 1425
Pursuant to the provisions of the International Fire Code, any violation of the Code may be
grounds for the revocation of this PERMIT.
This permit does not take the place of any
license required by law and is not
transferable. Any change in the use or
occupancy of premises shall require a new
permit.
Fire Marshal
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To: Development Services Lead Marie Harrison
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Subject: BLD20070060 Clearwire ECA Collocate 410 4 1h Ave N.
The following project has been evaluated under the 2003 International Codes and
Edmonds Community Development Code.
Provide valve -regulated lead acid (VRLA) or lead acid battery manufacturer cut
sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in weatherproof container posted
next to equipment cabinet.
2. Callout number of batteries used for backup or provide volume of battery
electrolyte.
Identify sulfuric acid electrolyte hazard with NFPA 704 diamond posted on gale.
NFPA label is blue-2, red-0, yellow-1, white-n/a.
Post weatherproof diamond no less than 8" square on approach to equipment
exterior.
4. Seal penetrations in fire walls and partitions where core -drilling, power or signal
wiring move through fire -rated assemblies. See IBC 712.
Cc: Mr. Todd Walton, Clearwire, fax 361-9606
Asst. Building Official Ann Bullis
City of Edmonds Sb Fire Marshal
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Federal regulation 40CFR Part 370 requires that commercial and industrial facilities with 500
pounds or more of sulfuric acid file an annual report stipulating the total weight of pure sulfuric
acid and it's location on the premises. The inventory report is typically filed with the State
Emergency Response Commission and County Emergency Planning Committee. The purpose of
this report is to inform the community, fire fighters and emergency response teams of potentially
hazardous situations in the event of a fire or other disaster involving the facility or community at
large.
The electrolyte in a Dynasty VRLA battery is an immobilized dilute solution of sulfuric acid
(1-12804) and water (H20). The sulfuric acid is considered a hazardous material. The specific
gravity of pure sulfuric acid is 1.835 and the percent sulfuric acid in the electrolyte determines the
electrolyte specific gravity (SG).
The electrolyte in the DYNASTY VRLA battery is immobilized in either a gelled form or is
completely absorbed in an absorbent separator; it is not free to flow from the batteries in the
event of mechanical damage to the container. Consequently spill containment should not be
required.
The current regulation makes no clear distinction between immobilized and liquid electrolyte
batteries and as a result, if the total weight of sulfuric acid exceeds 500 pounds it must be
reported annually. Typically this requirement impacts facilities such as large telecommunications
sites, large computer centers, power generation and distribution centers and similar sites utilizing
in excess of 39 kilowatt hours of battery system.
Typically the stationary lead acid battery electrolyte has a specific gravity within the range of
1.215 to 1.320 depending on the design. The Dynasty VRLA batteries have an electrolyte specific
gravity in the range of 1,280 to 1.300, depending on the model.
Table 1 indicates the volume and weight of the electrolyte as well as the percent pure sulfuric
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A "commanding presence" changes the
face of Edmonds
A stunning renovation of the original
1939 Edmonds High School auditorium
is complete, and the new Edmonds
Center for the Arts (ECA) is ready to be
unveiled.
ECA is a state-of-the-art, 690-seat,
performing arts venue located just three
blocks north of downtown Edmonds.
More than 80,000 people will walk
through its doors or be impacted in
some way by its programs each year.
An extensive list of some of the best
music, dance, comedy and theater from
around the world will perform in this
magnificent venue as well as known
lol,
community organizations like Olympic
BalletTheatre, Cascade Symphony
Orchestra, and-Sno-King Community
Chorale. Beginnii ng October 23, 2006
with a performance by Cascade
Symphony Orchestra, local arts groups
and rental clients will soon begin to
appear on the ECA stage. ECA staff
will continue with these "pre -season"
events through the holidays to adjust
to the new facility and prepare for
its grand opening in January 2007 A
ribbon -cutting ceremony and tour of the
facility are tentatively scheduled for the
afternoon of January 4, 2007
Continued on page 2
The new ECA is a commanding presence on 4th A ve. N. in downtown Edmonds
City purchases 5.56 acres for south
Edmonds neighborhood park
The City of Edmonds recently purchased over five acres from the Edmonds
School District to develop a neighborhood park in the south Edmonds area.
The, land was purchased for $3.2 million, with another $1.7 million,budgeted for
demolition and construction.
Two connected "parcels" comprise the site that will allow individuals, families,
and youth teams opportunities for both active and passive recreation. One parcel
consists of approximately 1.6 acres of wooded terrain, which will remain intact,
with a connecting trail to the adjacent formerWoodway High School.The vacant
school buildings currently covering the remaining four acres will be demolished,
and play structures, perimeter trail, picnic area, and playfields will take their place.
Neighborhood parks are an integral part of Edmonds' community park system,
and the development of this site, located at 236th St. SW and 104th Ave. W., will
fill a gap in the south end of the city's ring of 22 active parks. Once the process of
demolishing the vacant buildings is underway, the City will arrange community
meetings, which will include local parks designers, to develop concepts for the
layout of our newest park.
Lighting patterns grace the wall of the 690-seat auditorium
Mayor will resume
neighborhood
meetings in '07
Mayor Gary Haakenson will hold
another round of neighborhood
meetings next year to hear your
concerns regarding community
issues. Meetings held earlier this year
encouraged many citizens to express
their opinions on topics such as
Edmonds Crossing, clownsized lots, and
traffic. After holding eight neighborhood
meetings last spring, the Mayor shared
a list of over 125 citizen concerns with
staff and the City Council.
Next year's meetings will be held.
approximately once a month in schools
or community meeting places around
the city.The first will be at Seaview
Elementary onThursday, January 11
from 7 to 8 p.m., and the second is
scheduled forThursday, February 8 at
Edmonds Elementary. A complete list of
next year's meetings will be published
in the January issue of Update on
Edmonds.
Education outreach a key
component of ECA Contiriued from page 1
Many of the same world -class performers that appear on the
ECA stage will also work directly with students and teachers in -
local schools through its "Arts Connections" outreach program.
Edmonds Community College will also utilize the new theater for
performances and lectures and will partner with ECA to develop
internship and training programs for its students. Additionally,
the ECA gymnasium, classrooms, and meeting spaces will once
again be available for use by the community for a variety of sports
programs, classes, and rehearsals.
The construction project is on schedule and within budget.,
Approximately .5p 15.7 million in public and private funds
has been raised to meet the total project goal of $18.5
million. Of that number, approximately $2.5 million
has been raised from individuals, corporations, and
foundations who, because of their support, have played
a major role in making this long-standing community
dream a reality. Many naming opportunities are still
available in the new center, including auditorium
seats, locations throughout the interior. of the new
center, and the theater building itself. For further
information about the campaign, or to find out how
to make a gift to the center, please contact Joseph
Mclalwain, Executive Director, at 425.275.4483 or joe@
edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Please watch for new information to appear on the
ECA website at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org as
well as articles and announcements featuring a full listing of ECXs
preview season of international -presented artists for January -
June 2007 You may also go to our website to find out how you can
volunteer in many ways and become a part of the ECA family!
How to prevent flooding on your property
� With the fall season upon us,
here are some things you can do
in partnership with the street and
stormwater public works crews to help
prevent drainage problems.
1. Rake leaves that fall on your
property and street frontage so that they
don't blow into the street. Add them to
your curbside yard debris collection or
backyard compost, or simply use the
leaves as mulch on flower and garden
beds.
2. When you see that leaves and other
debris have collected over a storm drain
grate in front of your property, use a
rake or broom to remove them, if it
can be done safely. Otherwise, call the
PublicWorks Department immediately
at 425.771.0235. For situations of
imminent flooding, please call 911.
3. Please call the PublicWorks
Department if you notice a significant
amount of leaves accumulating along
the curbline of your street.The City
street sweepers are normally operating
on a continual cycle throughout the
City, Monday through Friday, and will
respond as soon as they can.
4. Talk to your neighbors and
homeowners associations about being
a caretaker for the storm drain grates in
front of their homes or the creeks that
run through their properties.
5. Never dump or blow grass clippings,
leaves, or other debris into the drains,
ditches, creeks, culverts, street gutters
or ravines.
6. Never discharge or direct stormwater
over the side of a steep hill.
Your help to lower incidents of
flooding is greatly appreciated and will
result in fewer insurance claim costs for
the City.These costs are passed on to
homeowners and businesses through
stormwater utility rates. If you have any
questions or comments, please direct
them to public works.
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From:
Westfall, John
Sent:
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 5:41 PM
To:
'James Petosa'
Cc:
Smith, Mike
Subject: RE: ECA evacuation procedures
Jim:
I'm sorry I misled you. I was trying to steer you only away from exiting through the 3 hour wall due to concerns over the
integrity of that wall to prevent fire/smoke transmission from one end to the other.
Use ANY paths that are designated EXIT, deemed appropriate, and (likely) dependent upon the number of volunteers you
can populate the egress paths to assist during the event. With early warning from the fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems,
the occupants will have the greatest opportunity to all find their way out.
I'd like to put a bug in your ear regarding proximate pyrotechnics: Fire Dept permit is required. Nutcracker is one example.
Break a theatrical leg and let me know if Fire can help in anyway.
John Westfall
Edmonds Fire Marshal
425 771-0213
cc: Fire Inspector
----- Original Message -----
From: James Petosa [mailto:3im@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:58 PM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: ECA evacuation procedures
John,
I would like some confirmation on the evacuation plan for the ECA. You had stated that you'd prefer that all patrons
exit out the front of the building. My concern with this is that we could have 700 people exiting the front 2 doors of the
building and this could result in a panic situation (in my opinion). We do have the exits on the north and south side of
the building that could be used. Clarification to this matter would be greatly appreciated in a timely fashion for we have
a volunteer orientation on Wed pm. Thank you, Jim
Jim Petosa
Audience Services Manager
Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 4th Ave. N
Edmonds, WA. 98020
425 275-9480 425 280-0683 cell
jim@edmondscenterforthearts.org
10/17/2006
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Westfall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:54,PM
To: 'James Petosa'
Subject: RE: Fire Exits ECA
http://www.r-h,ipublib.org/004chicago/disasters/iroquois—fire.html
----- Original Message -----
From: James Petosa [mailto:jim@edmondscenterforthearts.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:44 AM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: Fire Exits ECA
John,
Thanks for meeting with me the other day, I'll have you know that I have been working on our life safety plan. I believe
the one you sent me for CCF will suffice since we are not doing any cooking and such. I think all that I need now is a
floor plan so I can run it by you and post it. So the question of the day is this, I'm going to be holding my volunteer
orientation soon and as I explain what to do in an evacuation I will need to show the different sections the correct
route and fire exit to use. John, am I supposed to come up with this plan on my own or could someone from the fire
dept. help me with this? I would love to do this ASAP. Thank you, Jim
Jim Petosa
Audience Services Manager
Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 4th Ave. N
Edmonds, WA. 98020
425 275-4485
G im(o)-edmondscenterforthearts.org
9/26/2006
Westfall, John
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 2:47 PM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: RE: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
Correct the bleachers would be empty. There would be wait staff which I am assuming should be included in the
412.
Cindi Cruz
Executive Assistant
City of Edmonds
Community 5ervices Department
425-775-7724
cruz9ci. edmonds. wa. us
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 2:46 PM
To: Cruz, Cindi
Subject: RE: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
Cindi:
Yes, this is gymnasium use for only tables and chairs on gym floor. Buffet -style or full service -style doesn't affect the
calcuations.
I'm assuming the bleachers are empty -if we add spectators in bleachers at same time I'll need to re -calculate exiting
provisions.
Your welcome
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 2:27 PM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: RE: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
John,
Does this mean 412 could occupy the gym at tables and chairs for a served dinner event? The PF[) is also
considering a buf f et table event and would that make a dif f erence in occupancy? Frankly I don't think there
would be that many attendees but they need to know what the maximum amount they could have. Thank you.
Cindi Cruz
Executive Assistant
City of Edmonds
Community Services Department
425-775-7724
cruz(Pci. eamonas. wo. us
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:27 AM
To: Cruz, Cindi
Cc: Graf, Jeannine
Subject: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
Cindi:
Westfall, John
From:
Cruz, Cindi
Sent:
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:33 AM
To:
Westfall, John
Cc:
Graf, Jeannine
Subject:
RE: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
This would be for their grand opening event in January so all conditions should be addressed. Thank you very much.
Cindi Cruz
Executive Assistant
City of Edmonds
Community Services Department
425-775-7724
cruzGcileamonas. waus
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 11:27 AM
To: Cruz, Cindi
Cc: Graf, Jeannine
Subject: ECA Gymnasium Fundraiser Event 410 4th Ave N
Cindi:
Regarding the dinner fundraiser in the gymnasium...
Please assure that all Fire Dept and Bldg Dept conditions for the TCO are being addressed. There is an open permit in
this area and this is still viewed as a construction area.
Fire Dept requires:
-fire safety and evacuation plan for the facility prior to any events. See Mr. Jim Petosa.
-illuminated exit signs with backup and emergency illumination in BOH assembly areas over 50 occupant load as
discussed on 9/15/06.
-fire permit and pre -event inspection for FD approval of specific event, plans and conditions given this is not a
normal use for the gymnasium area.
-Seating/furniture plan with aisles and temporary seating arrangements -Plans and exits must accommodate
the entire number of occupants.
-Serving alcohol? -fire watch is required and WSLCB permit.
BUILDING: (Calculations from current open plans:
Building Dept / Table 1004.1.2 occupant load is 124 on the Gymnasium floor calculated at 50 factor
I FC 1004.2 allows OL increase no greater than (15 net floor factor for unconcentrated (tables and chairs) OL factor as
event is described.
6175 s.f. / 15 = 412 occupants)
John
425 771-0213
of the floor area, or it area is sprinKierea ana is IeSS Man _I,L)L)U D.F., U1 11 air-O 13 IC33 Mail 1,VVV
S.F. (Table 302.1 .1 footnote, 2002 Supplemental). Storage room 134 off the Green RoomlWardrobe
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Accessory Use Areas: fire barrier not required if not more than 10% of floor or more than
tabulated value of height/area for such use (302.2). Lohby Storage (478 S.F.) and Gymnasium
Storage (434 S.F.) are in this category.
Total Building Area 4-8,388 sq. ft. includes theater and gymnasium, excludes music building.
OCCUPANT LOAD: (from Table 1004.1.2)
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FIRST FLOOR: ORCHESTRA LEVEL
Lobby
Non -simultaneous use
with Auditorium
2,535
Box Office
100 gross
52
1
Concessions
100 gross
54
1
Lobby Storage
Auditorium
300 gross
fixed seats
478
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Orchestra Pit
15 net
7 net
1,957
310
130
Dressing Rooms (2) Small
50 net
130+131
(2) 3:
Dressing Rooms (2) Large
50 net
894+873
(2) 18--*
Green Room
7 net
1,058
151
Women's Lockers
50 gross
1.017
21
Gymnasium
50 gross
6,175
124
Gymnasium Storage
300 gross
434
2
Men's Lockers
50 gross
1,332
27
Total Arst Floor Occupancy Load
SECOND FLOOR: BALCONY LEVEL
UpperLobby
Non -simultaneous use
with Balcon
628
Stair 2 Vestibule
Non -simultaneous use
with Balcony
197
Balcony (includes Side Boxes)
ixed seats -
n/a
Lighting ko-om
100 gross
138
2
Administration/Offices
100 gross
1,465
15
Meeting Room
7 net
1,526
218
Platform
15 net
272
18
Meeting Room Ancillary Spaces
100 gross
861
9
Rehearsal
15 net
984
59
North Gymnasium Bleachers
1.5 lineal foot
306.5 L.F.
205
South Gymnasium Bleachers
1.5 lineal foot
466.5 L.F.
311
Total Second Roor Occupancy Load 1,156
Total Building Occupancy Load
pit when open; 20 fixed seats when pit is covered.
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From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 12:13 PM
To: Smith, Mike; Bullis, Ann
Cc: Harrison, Marie
Subject: ECA Certificate of Occupancy Conditions for Fire Dept
Mike & Ann:
The Phase A permit can be approved with your witness -please verify the following punchlist items.
Emergency illumination in Stair 4.
Verify operation of both lamps for both emergency illumination fixtures in lobby.
Verify 4" FDC on 4th & Daley
Provide sprinkler access for BOH as discussed.
Verify Flame resistance NFPA 701 of decoration s/proscen iu rn curtain.
Verify occupant load signage
Final walkthrough items...
The Phase A permit can be approved under the following
-Establish Fire Prevention Program Superintendent in writing and provide 24 hour contact information who will
assume responsibility for all facility activities and the safety thereunder (see IFC Section 1408).
-Fire safety and evacuation plan will be provided prior to first event in either theater or gymnasium. See Mr. Jim
Petosa.
-Provide illuminated exit signs with backup and emergency illumination in BOH assembly areas over 50
occupantload as discussed on 9/15/06 prior to first theater
event.
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Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:42 AM
To: Fire Dept Group
Subject: Senior Center 220 Railroad Ave/Center for the�s 410 =4thAve N
The long awaited install of the new automatic fire alarm will begin today at the Senior Center. Due to the amount of people
in the building during normal business hours install crews may be working a swing/graveyard shift during the install.
This is just an FYI if you respond to an alarm in the wee hours of the night/morning.
I will advise when the new alarm is complete.
T6morf6w -(9-8-06) fire finals on phase -one Will be completed on the Center for the Arts. The automatic fire alarm and fire
sprinkler will be, active. -The FDC on the North side of the building at 6th and Glen is the one you want to pump into at this
11-,time-_(the FDC at 4th and Daley is-not,active at this time).
�.-I-anticipate moving t - he -FD LkBx-fro-m thelfence'to_the� North side entry off the 6th and plen parking lot. The fire panel is
just inside the this entry-do-6'r (addressable system with graphic enunciator).- Other doors of importance -will be labeled.
More info on - this-b6l(ding will follcw.'_�'_
If you have -hot been in theremodeled area you should stop by and visit (check in at the const. trailer -and tell Darryl). The
place is really nice.
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September 6, 2006
Stephen Clifton, Community Services Director
Jeannine Graf, Building Official
FM Westfall
.Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4 th Ave N. Hazard Posting
I was performing field inspections at Edmonds Center for Arts and trying to identify
sprinkler piping to the Music Building. I entered the building and discovered a crew at
work pulling floor tiles and removing risers from the CHORAL room. The supervisor,
Jeff, introduced himself as an employee of the ECA and described his work there in
clearing room for a shipment of furniture requiring a storage area. He was clearing an
area for storing these items. I explained to him that demolition work as such required
permits requiring City approvals. I asked him to let GC Darrell from Sellen Construction
know, who were unaffiliated with this work. I directed him to close the door and not to
disturb any more tiles and seal the door by visqueen suspecting airborne asbestos
release from the tiles. I posted the building YELLOW identifying the hazardous room
inside -alerting those that enter to the potential hazards inside. I posted the CHORAL
room RED directing all occupants to stay out of the room until a proper evaluation can
be made and Puget Sound Clean Air mitigation and abatement as required.
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From: Westfall, John
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:46 AM
To: 'Bullis, Ann'
Subject: FW: Edmonds Center for the arts
- Ann:
What are your thoughts on the work extension? Do you have any issues with starting work behind the backstage wall?
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Pihl [mailto:kpihl@Sparling.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:12 AM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: Edmonds Center for the arts
John
The public facilities district has asked us to look at what would be involved in adding additional power and data outlets at
level 2 of the Edmonds Center of the Arts building.
As you will recall you had agreed that we did not need to extend the fire alarm system coverage to areas east of the stage
wall (gridline 6) on the plans as this was a future area of work and would be upgraded at the time the phase B work was
completed. Given that this is new work in this area I would like to confirm with you what you will require for fire alarm in this
area.
I thought it might be helpful to meet out on site with you and show you the area they are talking about and get your direction
on what -you would want to see for additional coverage. I was hoping we could meet next Monday May 15th around 1 Oam.
Would this work for you?
Karl Pihl
Associate
SPARLING.
206/224-3605—Direct
206/755-8537-Mobi/e
www.sparling.com
5/9/2006
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ANDERSON SPECIALTIES, LLC
16517 Shore Drive N.E. - Seattle, WA 98155
Phone: (208) 368-9722
Fax: (206) 368-7790
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March 23, 2006
To: Sellen
Attn: Josh 425-697-5786
Subject: Bilco Acoustical vents
Here is a faxed copy of the same submittal you have fbr the trio of Bilco acoustical vents.
nese NEED to be signed off prior to fabrication by Sellen. Please approve and fax back
to me so I can, get hem to the proper department.
Also find some additional info on rigging acoustical vents for Stagezraft. Pretty basic
stuff The only catch is that fbr acoustical units IWO winches are required for each vent
due to top and bottom covers. Your units (per spec) use the wall mounted flise link only
Thermolatch- The mounting location can be just about anywhere, but needs at least
twenty feet of cable pay -out,
Using this info, Stagecraft can give you some sort of fair idea of the amount of cable and
assorted pulleys to order (they probably have a local source as well).
The winches are, in essence, just boat trailer style winches, Nothing super fancy, and
usuaVy mounted somewhere on the stage along with, your curtain operators, etc.
If Stagecraft has any questions, go ahead and have them give me a call.
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James Grimes
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7102 18(f Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
RE: Fire Protection Engineering Sprinkler Report
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds, Washington
Dear Mr. Grimes:
Tuazon Engineering, PLLC
4322 NE 70 Street
RentDn, WA 98059
425.917.1683 tel
425.917.1705 tax
vwwv.tuazon.00
Per your request, I conducted a site visit on 9 January 2006 to review and assess the existing portions of the fire
sprinkler systems to be reused for the project. This report provides the results of my investigation and
recommendations to prDduce fully functional fire protection systems at the conclusion of the project.
Findings
The following table and photographs depict the existing conditions of the fire sprinkler systems and an assessment of
the conditions in accordance with 2002 NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinider Systems, and 2002 NFPA 25, Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance of Water -Based Fire Protection Systems.
Feedman Piping Feedmain piping in the sprinkler systems to be reused is schedule 40 black
steel with threaded ftngr. Piping was installed in approximately 1961 making it
about 45 years old. Both wet pipe and dry pipe system piping was inspected
and found to be in good condition and free of mechanical damage, leakage, and
misalignment There is no evidence of corrosion on exterior surfaces and the
system is not subject lo harsh corrosive atmospheres or environments.
An interior obstruction investigation was completed which showed that there are
no internal obstructions that could cause obstructed piping or affect sprinkler
operation. No significant tubercules or slime was found. Microbiologically
influenced corrosion does not exist in the feedmain piping. The piping meets
NFPA25 requirements. HydraLiricorhydropneumaticflLishin r NERA25is
not required or recommended. (-F—igu—re—s Tffr—ou-gW5T—
No recommendations. Existing components are acceptable.
Branchline Piping Branchline piping in the sprinkler systems to be reused is schedule 40 black
steel with threaded fittings. Piping is approximately 45 years old. Piping
inspected is in good condition and free of mechanical damage, leakage, and
misalignment There is no evidence of corrosion on exterior surfaces and the
system is not subject to harsh corrosive atmospheres or environments.
An interior obstruction investigation was completed which showed that there are
no internal obstructions that could obstruct sprinkler heads. No significant
tubercules or slime was found. Microbiologically influenced corrosion does not
exist in the feedmain piping. Minimal foreign material in the form of soft mineral
deposits was found (Figure 7), but the material would easily be expelled from an
activated sprinkler and the condition of the piping meets NFPA 25. Hydn�r
Fire Protection Engineer Sprinkler Report
Edmonds Center for the Arts
30 January 2006
Page 2 of 6
Fire Sprinkler Component
FIRE Assessment
hydropneumatic flushing per NFPA 25 is not required or recommended. (Figure
6 and 7)
No recommendations. Existing components are acceptable.
Sprinklers
E)dsting sprinkler heads are 1/2" orifice, standard response, Reliable Model 'C"
manufactured in 1961. The project scope of work includes replacement of all
wdstirig sprinkler heads with new W orifice, quick response sprinklers to match
existing sprinkler characteristics. Sprinklers in the gymnasium are subject to
mechanical damage but are not currently provided with head guards.
See recommendations section.
Fitfings
Existing fittings are threaded cast iron with some grooved fillings in feedmain
piping. Fittings are in good condition with no leakage, corrosion, or
misalignment noted.
No recommendations. Existing components are acceptable.
Valves
The project scope of work includes removal of original sprinkler control valves
and replacement with new valves and components meeting current NFPA 13
requirements. All control valves had been removed at the time of this visit
Existing drain valves to remain were reviewed and found to be in generally good
condition.
No recommendations. Existing drain valves are acceptable. All other
valves will be replaced with new.
Gauges
The project scope of work includes removal of original gauges and replacement
with new gauges meeting current NFPA 13 requirements. AJI gauges had been
removed at the time of this visit
No recommendations. Existing components will be replaced with now.
Hangars
Existing pipe hangars consist of threaded steel rod with pipe rings or clevis-type
hangars. Hangars are in good condition with no loose or damaged components
observed.
No recommendations. Existing components are acceptable.
Bracing
Existing seismic bracing does not meetthe current requirements of 2002 NFPA
13 for type (lateral, longitWinal), locations, or components. However, it appears
that the bracing provided met the code requirements. at the firne of oonstructon.
See recommendations section.
Fasteners and Structural
Existing fasteners and structural connections appear to be in good condition
Connection Points
with no loose or damaged components observed. There are no deficiencies
noted, however a full structural analysis was not performed.
No recommendations. Existing structural components are assumed to be
functionally acceptable. A structural analysis is not required by Section
16300.
Fire Protection Engineer Sprinkler Report
Edmonds Center for the -Arts
30 January 2006
Page 3 of 6
Figure 1. Feedmain Piping (Wet System)
Figure 3. Feedmain Piping (Dry System/Stage)
Fire Protection Engineer Sprinkler Report
Edmonds Center for the Arts
30 January 2006
Page 4 of 6
Figure 4. Feedmain Piping (Dry Systern/Orchestra)
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Edmonds Center for the Arts
30 January 2006
Page 5 of 6
Figure 7. Br-anchline Piping
Recommendations
The following recommendations are provided as a result of this investigation.
I . Seismic Bracing. Seismic bracing in accordance with 2002 NFPA 13 should be considered and provided for
all the existing wet and dry system that will be reused. The existing seismic braces do not use UL listed
components and the spacing of the braces do not comply with NFPA 13. They may not provide have
sufficient strength to resist the seismic loads during an earthquake, resulting in possible pipe breakage, water
damage, and impairment of fire protection systems.
2. Hydraulic Calculations. The existing sprinkler systems were designed using the pipe schedule method.
NFPA 13 requires new systems be designed using hydraulic calculations. It is recommended that the existing
dry pipe and wet pipe systems to remain be hydraulically calculated to ensure adequate water density is
provided to control a fire event.
3. Restraint of Branchlines. Sprig -ups 4 feet or longer should be restrained against lateral movement in
accordance with 2002 NFPA 13 Section 9.3.6.5. Discrepancies exist at the three (3) 2nd floor corridor skylights
and the four (4) Gymnasium skylights.
4. Sprinkler Head Guards. Sprinkler guards should be provided for all sprinklers in the Gymnasium in
accordance with 2002 NFPA 13 Section 9.2.8.
5. Dry Pipe System In Heated Areas. The second floor system is a dry pipe system and appears to protect
mostly heated areas. If all the areas protected by the system are maintained at or above 40 degrees F
(reference 2002 NFPA 13 Section 7.6.1.3.2), conversion of the system to a wet pipe system is recommended
to improve water delivery time and reduce maintenance.
6. Hydrostatic Testing. The existing sprinkler systems to be reused should be hydrostatically tested after
completion of all work in accordance with 2002 NFPA 25 Section 5.4.3 and 2002 NFPA 13 Section 16.2. 1.
Fire Protection Engineer Sprinkler Report
Edmonds Center for the Arts
30 January 2006
Page 6 of 6
Please contact me at 425-917-1683 or edcOAuazon.com with any questions or concerns regarding this report,
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From: Westfall, John
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 5:08 PM
To: 'James Grimes'
Cc: Tomberg, Thomas; Smith, Mike.
Subject: RE: Edmond Center for the Arts
I see no problems with this assembly.
1) Make your changes to the fire connection submittal.
2) Callout groove joining methods for ductile pipe attachment. Inspection required before backfill.
3) Show pipe clearance where passing through floor (NFPA 13 6-4.4)
John Westfall
Edmonds Fire Marshal
425 771-0213
----- Original Message -----
From: James Grimes [mailto:james.grimes@wsfp.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:21 AM
To: Westfall, John
Cc: Smith, Mike
Subject: FW: Edmond Center for the Arts
From: Tomberg, Thomas [mailto:tomberg@ci.edmonds.wa.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:15 AM
To: james.grimes@wsfp.us
Cc: Westfall, John; Smith, Mike
Subject: FW: Edmond Center for the Arts
2/7/06
In order to receive a prompt response, please forward your questions to Fire Marshal John Westfall at
westfall(d-ci.edmonds.wa.us and/or Fire Inspector Mike Smith at smithm�D-ci.edmonds.wa.us. T
They can be reached by phone at 425-771-0213 or 425-771-0301, respectively. Thanks. TT
----- Original Message -----
From: James Grimes [mailto:james.grimes@wsfp.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:04 AM
To: Tomberg, Thomas
Subject: Edmond Center for the Arts
Is it ok to use a 6" Stainless Steel IBR for the 5'-0" stub into the building? See attached cut sheet. The Architect
LIVIN and CDI Engineers has approved the IBR.
Western States Fire Protection, Inc.
7102 180th Ave NE
Suite A-105
Redmond, WA 98052
Office Phone 425.881.0100
Office Fax 425.881.3030
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James N. Grimes (Jim)
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without joints and extends up through the floor. Provided with installation
tabs, the unit has a CIPS (Cast Iron Pipe Size) coupler for easy connec-
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and industry standard grooved -end connection (AWWA C606) on the
building side for easy connection to the overhead fire sprinkler system.
Ames In -Building Risers are precision engineered and manufactured to
provide exceptional reliability and reduce installation time & labor costs
associated with field assembly. In accordance with NFPA-24, the UUFM
approved In -Building Risers replace numerous fittings, elbows & spools
and reduces the possibility of leaks or failure in comparison to traditional
installation methods and materials. Factory tested integrity ensures the
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Bell handbook of PVC pipe if instructions are not provided.
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accordance with the following information (from Uni-Bell
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LMNARCHITECTS
December 2, 2005
Marie Harflson .
Senior Permit Coordinator
City of Edmonds
121 50'Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re.- Edmonds. Centerfor the Arts Project -Construction Phasing
Dear Ms. Harrison:
This letter is written on the behalf of the Owner in response to a request from Ann Bullis with
regard to the scope of the current construction phase.
The City has issued Building Permit #2005-0778 for the construction work defined in LMN
drawings labeled PERMIT REVISIONS 4- APRIL 2005 / 1 JULY 2005. For construction funding
purposes the scope of construction as defined in the permitted drawings has been divided into
two phases. The current construction scope is referred to as Phase A and is delineated in a set of
drawings labeled BID SET 18 JULY 2005. Phase B construction will be done at an as yet
undetermined future time. Attached to this letter are copies of the Life Safety diagrams from the
BID SET for your use in understanding the current scope of construction work. Phase A is
everything to the west of the 3-hour wall in the diagrams and Phase B is to the east.
The initial construction, Phase A, is the renovation of the existing theater building and a small
addition on its north side. Also included in this phase is the parking lot north of the theater
building. This work will be followed by Phase B that is the renovation of the two-story wing east
of the stage house of the theater.
Due to the integral nature of the existing building there are some items of work on the Phase B
side that will be done in the current phase. Phase B area work to be completed during Phase A is
listed below:
1 . The current project includes converting the buildings heating system from steam to hot
water. The heating units in the Phase B area will be modified accordingly in the current
work.
2. g-.exiging-fire protection system in Phase B will be upgraded as part of Phase Aw 0A
to —meetd&rr6nt codes.-)
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3. P. - a ss e il , riurlp-nominal electrical work in the Phase B area in order to maintain
system(s) continuity following the demolition of the existing buildings and to install
new exterior lighting at the east and south sides of the Phase B building area.
4-. �Plia-s—e-"6rk-include-s-a-n-ew--fir-i-�-alar-'M-s-Vs--t-e_'m,fo-r't-he-g-y-m6�sium.
5. Plias-e-W War-k I n-clude-s-the I installation of power and-ra-ceway-s for' a future video system
in an existing storage room in the Phase B area.
6. Phase A work includes the installation of a new backstage speaker system in the main
level dressing areas of Phase B to the east of the stage.
Judsen R. MarqQrdt, FAIA
John F. Nesholm, FAIA
Robert W. Wichiieyer. AIA
Mark Recidington, AIA
Wall W. Niehoff, Jr.. AIA
Christopher J. Esemai i. ALA
George H. Loschky. FAA
801 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 501 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104 206.682.3460 FAX 343.9388
LMNARCHITECTS
Marie Harrison
City of Edmonds
May 5,2005
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7. Phase A work includes the installation of new signage throughout Phase A and Phase B
areas.
8. Phase A work includes the related abatement, demolition and patch and repair work
related to the above in the Phase B area.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the contents of these documents.
Sincerely,
Art Haug, A
Associate
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From:
Westfall, John
Sent:
Tuesday, November 08, 2005 2:18 PM
To:
Bullis, Ann
Cc:
Smith, Mike
Subject:
Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4th Av N Stage Vents
Ann:
I clarified some things for architect Art Haug of LMN. The "automatic" (heat detection) system required to function the
stage vents will be fusible link. We don't want the general alarm to open those vents.
The sprinklers over stage and ventilator fusible links will be of the same temperature so one automatic system will not
negate the other during activation. I think that is 155 degrees F.
I am asking for a manual means at the stage floor to open the vents. The spec didn't call this out but the IBC speaks
generally regarding the manual opening function. The spec does call out manual closing from inside and manual opening
from top/roof. They'll place the well-signed/placarded control on the north end of stage.
John
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'Arts for'.
Edmonds' sake
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I Seattle, ties on a banner (above)
and then tests eaisinga flag (right)
r to-Wednesday's,gala
Ernie!Ling ceremony for the .
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roounds Center for the Arts..With
champagne and Gypsy jazz music,
the event kickeif off a year -long
$9.8 million renovation of the
former Edmonds High School
campus that also once housed
Puget Sound Christian College
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The athletic departmE
Community College di(
record and monitor 9 tr,
financial books from Jul,
2004, according to a rep(
month by the state Auditot
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received $109,296 and $-
and 2004, respectively. Thi
reliable, according to the
transactions may not hav
into the accounting syste
have been destroyed.
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were not always proper4
report stated, as the numb(
at 19 of 39 games in the c(
could not be verified. No
made following eight gam(
for 10 other games did n(
recorded number of ticket,
tor's report said.
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multiple athletic departm(
who were directly involve6
letic organizations, utilizec
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ties and Web site. In one ir.
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group operated without a I
with the college, according i
Susan Kostick, EdCC's
for college relations and ad%
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and the college has implem(
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2005, a year later, we alread
athletic director in place,� Ki
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director in the fall of 2004, aj
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SAVE THE DATE
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Wesffall, John
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:55 AM
To: All City
Subject: SAVE THE DATE September 28 2005
You're invited!
'for the Arts
Please join us for a
groundbreaking celebration
for the Edmonds Center for the Arts!
Wednesday,, September 28,, 2005
4 p.m.,
410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds
The contract is signed, the construction fence is up and the Board of the Edmonds Public
Facility District invites you to help celebrate the start of the renovation.
Look for the tents on the lawn — following a short program, enjoy live music by Pearl
Django, a gypsy jazz band playing from 4:30 — 6:00 p.m., and light refreshments.
For more information call 425-775-7724
9/21/2005
CITY OF EDMONDS GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH - EDMONDS, WA 98020 - (425) 775-2525
CITY CLERK
loc. 1 SO'
September 28, 2005
Terry Vehrs
Edmonds Public Facilities District
121 5 th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Special Event Application
Dear Mr. Vehrs:
In response to the Special Event Application that you submitted for the
"G round breaking" for the Edmonds Center for the Arts, scheduled for
Wednesday, September 28, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the application
has been approved, with the following comments:
Engineering Department — (Darrell Smith — 425.771.0220)
* A Type III barricade must be installed with "Road Closed" signs.
Fire Department — (John Westfall — 425.771.0200)
0 A fire extinguisher is required by the stage: Size 2A1 O:B:C (5 pounds).
Any other questions, please feel free to contact me at 425.771-0245.
Best wishes for a wonderful event!
WA
Linda Hynd
City Clerk's Office
cc: Darrell Smith, Engineering Department
urall Fire Department
Incorporated August 11, 1890
.q;ctor riti, - RniiinAn -T�"An
Class A office building- - will
house medical practices and
serve as the new headquar-
ters- fo # 1,
Contributed phot
e r-umonuS-based Turning the first scoops of dirt at the ground -breaking for the 76th Avenue Professional
Taylor Gregory Butterfield Building Sept. 8 were (from left) Dr. Samuel Seto, Dr. Jane Yong, Lois Broadwa Edmonds
(TGB) Architects and Ham- Mayor Gary Haakenson, Dr. Robert Landerholm, Kent Gregory and Brad Butte
merWorks Construction Ser- the mayQr are owners/occu Ild. All but
vices. - pants of the new Class A building.
TGB Architects and Ham-
merWorks have been involved in the Despite what Gregory called a "pretty According to the Commercial Bro-
design and building of local medical complex laild-use ordeal,, involving a kers Association, the space is being
buildings, churches and the downtown contract rezone of adjacent property and offered at $25 per foot, which Gregory.
Edmonds Vuilding containing Tullys a request for vacation and subsequent said is approximately the same as
and Windermere Real Estate according Purchase from the city of 219th Street, �tevens Pavilion - another Class A build -
to architect Kent Gregory. i�e architec- he said project development was rela-' ing - and more than surrounding med-
tufal firm also designed Stevens Pavilion tivelY smooth and took about two years icalspace.
east of Stevens Hospital. from drawing board to ground -breaking. GVA Kidder Mathews is handling
Both the'lot and building are owned Class A buildings usually are of a rela- lease inquiries.
by a li ' mited-liability corporation corn- tivelY igh quality, in a desirable location Jennifer Gerend, Edmonds director of
posed of Samuel Seto M.D.; Robert Lan- and charge higher rents than Class B economic development, called the build-
derholm M.D.; Jane. Yong, D.D.S.; and and C buildings because they cost more ing an important gateway to the medical
architects Brad Butterfield, John Taylor, to build and maintain.* corridor anchored by Stevens Hospital.
Lois Broadway and Gregory. All the ' 'Me 76th Avenue building contains She added that it falls in line with the
owners will occupy offices in the new-- 48,330 square feet of office space, of city's goals for the Medical/Highway 99
space. which about 80 percent has been ]eased, Activity Center, in its Con P -ehensive
Gregory said.,
Plan.
Arts cen er cont-
t rartapp -8, M071'10on
roved' r $9,
Enterprise staff
for 4 - 6 p. m. Wediiesday. homish County Coullci*
-are co-chairs of the general
-Sept. 28 in front of the com"' - "We�believe the renova- capital campaign.
The Edmonds Public plex. Rick Steves owner of tion . of the arts center is Other campaign chairs
Facility District Board offi- "Europe - through'the Back important for so many rea- include Edwina and Richard
Lu cially approved on Tuesday, Door" travel company, will
Soils -, culture, community, Baxter, Lindsey and Car-
Z Sept. 13 a $9.8 million con- speak at the Post -ground- historic - tpreservation and olyn Echelbarger, Gary and
Lu tract with Sellen Construc- breaking gathering. economic development," Dolly Haakenson, Gary and
u) tion Company for remodel- There will be refresh- said Terry Vehrs, president JoAnne Nelson, Mike and
0 ing a former high-school ments and from 4:30.- 6 p.m. of the public facilities dis-
and college campus into the Pearl I Wendy Popke, Judi Schmitt
)jango, a gYPsy jazz trict. "The new center will Anne and Rick Steves, Bo�
new Edmonds Center for band, will entertain the
4b the Arts., serve the Edmonds commu- Stevenson, Phil Smart Jr.
-0 crowd. nity and take
E- Sellen lost no time fenc- oil greater and Terry and Lara Vehrs'
"This is a historic event regional significance, too.,, More than 20 other comillu-'
2 ing the site located at 410 in our - community. After Tile capital campaign for nity leaders are active with
Q& Fourth Ave. N. to begin ren- decades of hard work' and the arts center will be active the capital campaign.
V)
ovation of the historic audi- with a passionate vision by during tile year ahead pro- Volunteers are - welcome
torium that will be the heart so many citizens, we are viding construction tours to help with
of the regional arts com- about to. see the historic fo fund-raising
Rlex., r donors and planning for and public awareness. Call t
Edmonds High School audi- the- opening season. Dave 425-775-7724 for more infor- I
A public celebration of torium transformed into a
-long first-class a*rts center," said Phase of the capital ca mation or visit s
2: the start of the year Earling is leading the public
constructio * 11 PI-Oiect...is set Gary Nelson, chairman Sno- m- www.edi-nondscenterfort-
4AI4 4; 1� -p r,�'
paign. Barb and Pat Fahey, hearts.org.
J ?
auut UI Ln
school year.
Last Spring, district sta
Projected a districtwide enrol
ment of 20,127 students, an,
0 the official figure as of th.
fourth day of school, an impoi
tant date for districts, wa:
20,281.
In raw figures, this is 15,
-more bodies than what wa.,
Projected, and 96 full-timE
equivalent (FTE) studentr
more than expected.
The FTE number takes
into account students who
attend only Partial days,
'including kindergartners and
Running Start students and
mathematically coWbines
these Part-time students into
full-time, giving the district the
number of full-time equivalent
students.
'We came really close to
what our projected (number)
was," said Doug Pierce, the
district's human resources
director.
'Mis fourth -day count is
important because the num-
ber of FFE is what the district
uses to calculate the budget.
Any large differences
between projected and actual
FTE can negatively affect
school districts if they predict
more students than actually
enrol].
But this was not the case�in'
Edmonds, and it now should
receive more state funding
with the increase in enroll-
ment.
Now, staff will focus on the
individual schools, and minor
shifts in staffing and class-
rooms may be necessary to
even teacher -student ratios.
Me goal, Pierce said, is to ,try
0 come up with a plan that is
east disruptive to the fewest
tudents and staff."
Pierce said enrollment in
K-1
See COURT, Pag--�
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The Herald - Everett, Wash. - www.HeraldNetcom
Published: Friday, August 5, 2005
Date set to begin work on Edmonds arts center
By BX Sheets
Herald Wiiter
EDMONDS - The Edmonds Center for the Arts appears ready to move from concept to concert hall.
After three years of preparatory work and fundraising, a date to begin building is set: Sept. 16.
"We're excited to finally get going. It's been a long time and a lot of work and it's fun to finally see it here," said Terry Vehrs, president of
the board of the Edmonds Public Facilities District, which is managing the project.
The $18.5 million plan involves tearing out and rebuilding much of the interior of the former Puget Sound Christian College building at
401 Fourth Ave. N.
The result will be a 700-seat, state-of-the-art performance hall. Work is expected to be done by October 2006.
The PFD bought the college building, part of which was built in 1909 as the original Edmonds High School, in 2002 for $4 million. The
original plan was to start construction in mid-2003 and finish this year.
Although the PFD received money for the project from a variety of public and private sources, it remains $4 million short of the total
needed. In June, the city agreed to back a loan of up to $7 million in case the PFD needs it.
"We can borrow against it for what we need to get started," Vehrs said. "We wanted to get as much of the money in as possible" before
beginning construction, he said.
The PFD will keep trying to raise the remaining $4 million through private contributions, Vehrs said.
"The $64,000 question is when the fundraising will be completed," said Dan Clements, Edmonds finance director.
The city and the PFD agree the loan was a way to get the project started before inflation continued to run the costs up. The original
estimate was $16 million.
"We were fighting the escalating cost battle," Vehrs said.
The work will be done by Sellen Construction of Seattle.
In addition to refurbishing the auditorium, which was added to the building in 1939, work will involve creating a new entryway and lobby,
rebuilding the interior to create support facilities and tearing down other buildings to make room for parking and a meeting room -
banquet hall. Meeting rooms upstairs will be available for community use.
A building at the north end will be replaced with a parking structure and meeting room.
Reporter Bill Sheets: 425-339-3439 or sheets@heraldnet.com.
Copyright @1996-2005.
The Daily Herald Co.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Wesffall, John
From: Sherrill Myers [smyers@LMNArchitects.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 4:04 PM
To: Kjristine Lund
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; wesffall@ci.edmonds.wa.us; Norm Brown; Brent Cummings; Byron Rice; Julie Adams
Subject: Music Building
Kjris,
As you are aware there will be no heat, electricity, water or fire protection sprinkler service to the Music Building in the first
phase of this project. While we believe everyone has signed off on this, we have never discussed any insurance
requirements, so please confirm that there are no insurance requirements or other City requirements in this respect.
Thanks,
Sherrill Myers, RIBA
Principal
Lmiers@lmnarchitects.com
ILMN ARCHITECTS
801 SECOND AVENUE
SEATTLE WA 98104
206-682-3460
6/29/2005
Edmonds Center for the Arts
18 August 2003
PROGRESS REPORT
IBC 2003 Analysis for the Edmonds Center for the Arts Project
�' I I T, T, I F, "MIN f n
The Edmonds Center for the Arts project includes alteration, renovation, and addition to the existing
1909/1939 Edmonds High School, most recently owned and operated by the Puget Sound Christian
College as their campus.
The intention of the project is to provide compliance to the 2003 IBC, adopted by the State of
Washington in April 2003, effective July 2004. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2005.
The existing building appears to be most similar to Type III A construction as defined by the 2003
International Building Code (concrete and steel frame construction with wood joist floor and roof
assemblies). The two main spaces (theater and gymnasium) use Type IV (HT) wood decking and steel
trusses with steel and wood purlins in their roof structure assembly. The stage roof is HT construction.
RegulatoU Codes And Authorities
International Building Code (IBC), 2003 edition.
The State of Washington is scheduled to require compliance with this Code, with amendments yet to be
determined, beginning July, 2004.
Washington Administrative Code, WAC 51-40, Washington State Accessibility Regulations. July, 2001.
Washington State Amendments to the 1997 UBC, Table 29-A, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures.
REVIEW ITEMS
1. EXISTING STRUCTURES (Chapter 34)
Definitions (from the IBC 2000):
Alteration: any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or
addition.
Addition: an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
Repair: the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose
of its maintenance.
Additions, alterations, and repairs shall conform to requirements of the IBC and not cause the existing
building to be in violation of this code. The existing building plus additions shall comply with the
height/area limitations of this code. 5ee "Allowable FloorArea andHeight"section thatfollow5.)
Portions of the structure not altered/affected by alterations are not required to comply with.code
requ irements (3403. 1 ). The ",63ck of House " (90H) portion of the project (east of fire wall) contains
minor alteration5and repairs. While those alterations will meet the 18C 2003 pro visions, the intent is to
limit new woTh- in the ROH andnot bring the entire BOH up to current code.
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Additions/alterations shall not increase force on any structural element by 5%. Uncovered structural
elements found to be unsound/deficient shall be made to conform to requirements for new structures
(3403.2). The addition andalterations do not lessen the structural cap3bilides of the existingstructure. A
synopsis of the structural design approach isattached
Change of existing occupancy requires conformance to the code requirements for the new occupancy.
Subject to approval by the Building Official, not all requirements of the code need to be met if the
Ejsj������rdous, ased on i e an re risk". than the existing use
(3406.1).
PROJECT CHA NGE OF OCCUPA 1VCY SUMA4A R Y
ARE41ROOM EXIS77NG USE10CCURANCY CROUP PROPOSED USE10CCURANCY GROUP
R.O.H. First Floor
North Room
Core
fast Classroom5
Daycare uselmeeting EIA-3
Toilet ROOM5
Dayrare use, E
Green Room/Dressing Room, A -3
No Change (5hower, washerldryer
room, toilet, Janitor:� closet added)
Dayrare U5e/Dre55inff Rooms, EIR
8. 0. H. Second Floor
North Room Meeting Room, A-3 ReheatsalSv3ce, A-3
Center Room Meeting Room, A-3 Unchanged
South Room Meeting Room, A-3 Rehears,715pace, A -3
Gymnasium Spaces Assemb�v uses, A-4 Unchanged
Occupancy of the project does not differ from the existing occupancy in terms of 18C c)assifications,
T' "
b6 In
0 cia
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2. BUILDING CLASSIFICATIONS (Chapters 3, 5, and 6)
Use and Occupancy Classification (Chapter 3)
The Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) will include
Assemb�lGroupk A-1 ±750 seat theater (Orchestra 110, Balcony 20C)
A-3 ' Theaterlobbie5 (Lobby 101, UpperLobby212, Ve5dbule200,
meeting room (Meeting Room 223), Green Room (Green
RrqlWardrobe 13 1), rehearsal space (Rehe3tsal 22C)
A-4 Gymnasium (Gymnasium 145)
Business Group R.- A ncillaT back of house areas.- administrative offices, dres5ing rooms
MIXED OCCUPANCY: (302.3)
Nonseparated uses (302.3.1): each portion of the building shall be individually classified as to use. See
above occupancy fistings.
The required Type of Construction shall be determined by the occupancy classification with the most
restrictive height/area limitations. OccupancyA- 1 has the most restrictive heiqhtlare3 limitations. See
Type of construction 5eclion that follows.
All other code requirements shall be based on the use of that space, except that the most restrictive
applicable requirements of Chapier 9 will apply to non -separated uses. Project& tul�vsprinklered
Fire separations are not required between uses, except as required by other provisions.
Incidental storage in Group B occupancies need not be separated is storage area is less than 10% of the
floor area, or if area is sprinklered and is less than 3,000 S.F., or if area is less than 1,000 S.F. (Table
302.1.1 footnote, 2002 Supplemental). Storaffe room 134 off the Green RmlWardrobe isin thiscateffory.
Accessory Use Areas: fire barrier not required if not more than 10% of floor or more than tabulated value
of height/area for such use (302.2). ZobhyStordge (478 S.F) and Gymnasium Storage (434 S.F) are in
this cateffoty.
Type of Construction (Chapter 6)
TypellIB: Exterior walls of non-combustible material (fire retardant treated wood framing permitted in
walls of 2-hour or less rating). Interior building elements of any material are permitted by the
code.
Rating Requirements for Building Elements (from Table 601)
Building Element
Hour Rating (Type III B)
Structural Frame
0
Exterior Bearing Walls
2
Interior Bearing Walls
0
Exterior Non -Bearing Walls
per Table 602
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Interior Non -Bearing Partitions 0 *
Floors Construction 0
Roof Construction 0
* But not less than requirements of other parts of the code (footnote e).
Note: Exterior bearing walls: not less than Table 602.
Fire Resistance Requirements for Exterior Walls per Separation Distance (from Table 602) for
Construction Group III-B.
Distance (ft)
Groups A, B
more than 5
1
more than 10
1
more than 30
1
30 or more
0
Allowable Floor Area And Heigh (Chapter 5)
Allowable height and building areas (from Table 503)
Occupancy Group
e 111111 B
Max. height: 55 feet_
A-1
S (stories)
2
A (area)
8,500 S.F.
A-3 and A-4
S (stories)
3
A (area)
9,500 S.F.
B
S (stories)
4
A (area)
19,000 S.F.
Height Modifications (504): with automatic sprinkler system, increase height by 20 feet and number of
stories by 1. These increases allowed in addition with increases from 506.2 and 506.3.
Area Modifications (506) with Group A-1 Occupancy controlling maximum allowable area:
Equation 5-1:
Aa = At + (At If /100) + (At 1, /100)
At = 8,500 S.F. (per Table 503)
If = 100 (F/P - 0.25) W/30 (Equation 5-2)
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F = 825 feet
P = 1075 feet
W = 30 feet (maximum allowed with W/30 < 1.0)
If = 51.7%
Is = 200% for multistory building (506.3)
Aa = 29,895 S.F. (Maximum allowable Group A area per floor for Type III B construction)
A CtUdl A Teas in PTOPOSed FrOjeCt
Levell: A red of building within surrounding walls:
2-9,743 5 F
Coveredporch
7-91 SIF
30,53451F
tevel2: Area of building within surrounding w3lls:
17, �963 S. F
,Waxim um allo wable area for Dipe N LY exceeded by 673-9 5 F
Project is fid�v sprinklered in accordance with Chapter 9. HeiqhtandArea Increase allowance for
automatic sprinkler sy5tem will be selected A ddidonal�v, a fire wall will be employed to reduce the
project 17oor area to meet theabo ve limit5. The fire wall divides the project building into two areas.,
Front -of -House (FOH) and 834-of-House (80H).
AREA
FOH
BOH
Total
First Floor
13,54-5
16,989
30,534-
Second Floor
7,587
10,376
17,963
Total
21,132 S.F.
27,365 S.F.
48,4-97 S.F.
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3. SPECIAL DETAILED OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (Chapter 4)
Stages and Platforms (410)
Auditorium stage constructed on -grade.
Galleries, gridirons, catwalks, pinrails (410.3.2): fire protection not required. Construct with materials
consistent with construction type, except floors of galleries and catwalks (any approved material).
If Stage height less than 50'-0":
2-hour proscenium not required (410.3.4)
Proscenium curtain not required (410.3.5)
Project Staffe Heiffh t, per 193-9 dra wlnffs
ProjectSt3ge Area: 1,��75F
46'-4" hiffh point top of roof deckinff
- 3-2 -�4' " heiffht of staffe
4_9' 6 �0 - Existinff Staffe Heiffht
.Y4 "plywoodaddedper this project
4.9 �-7 02 - Stage Height
Stage Ventilation (410.3.7.1): 2 or more auto -opening roof vents required equal to at least 5% of stage
area. Supplemental manual operation, curb, and label required. -985F of ventrequired. Three C'-O"x
-O'vents in project ToW area is 108 5. F
PlJtform in Meednff Room: 13'hiffh, 272 5. F of 1800 S. F room, wood construction, no stior3ffe space
below (see 4 10.4).
Dressing and Appurtenant Rooms (410.5):
For stage height 50'-0" high or less, 1 hour separation form stage, with approved opening
protectives (410.5. 1). Back w3fl ofst3ge in project is fire wafl rated at 3 hours with 3 hour openinff5.
Dressing and appurtenant rooms shall be separated from each other by 1 hour rated assemblies
(4 10. 5.2). Seodr3tedpartitions are existinff.
Stage exits (4-10.5.4): at least one exit for each side of stage.
/Automatic sprinkler system required for stage and accessory rooms (410.6).
iStandpipes per 905.
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4. MEANS OF EGRESS (Chapter 10)
OCCUPANT LOAD: (from Table 1004.1.2)
IAREA/ LO CATION/ NAME
I
AAAX.
ALLOWANCE/OCCUP.
PROJECT FLOOR
AREA
TOTAL
OCCUPANTS
FIRST FLOOR: ORCHESTRA LEVEL
Lobby
Non -simultaneous use
with Auditorium
2,535
Box Office
100 gross
52
1
Concessions
100 gross
54
1
Lobby Storage
300 gross
4-78
2
Au itorium
fixed seats
n/a
404
Stage
15 net
1,957
130
Orchestra Pit
7 net
310
44 *
Dressing Rooms (2) Small
50 net
130+131
(2)3
Dressing Rooms (2) Large
50 net
894+873
(2)18
Green Room
7 net
1,058
151
Women's Lockers
50 gross
1.017
21
Gymnasium
50 gross
6,175
124
Gymnasium Storage
300 gross
434
2
Men's Lockers
50 gross
1,332
27
Total First Floor Occupancy Load 949
SECOND FLOOR: BALCONY LEVEL
UpperLobby
Non -simultaneous use
with Balcony
628
-
Stair 2 Vestibule
Non -simultaneous use
with Balcony
197
-
Balcony (includes Side Boxes)
fixed seats.
n/a
319
Lighting Room
100 gross
138
2
Administration/Offices
100 gross
1,465
15
Meeting Room
7 net
1,526
218
Platform
15 net
272
18
Meeting Room Ancillary Spaces
100 gross
861
9
Rehearsal
15 net
884
59
North Gymnasium Bleachers
1.5 lineal foot
306.5 L.F.
205
South Gymnasium Bleachers
1.5 lineal foot
466.5 L.F.
311
Total Second Floor Occupancy Load 1,156
Total Building Occupancy Load �2,1 0=5
*44 in pit, when open, or 20 fixed seats, when pit is covered
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Egress Width, with sprinkler system (Table 1003.2.3):
Stairways: 0.2"/Occupant
Other Egress Components: 0.1 5"/Occupant
Component Capacity
Building Component
Width
Occupant Capacity
Stair 1
4'-8"
280
Stair 2
4'-6"
270
Stair 3
T-1 1"
235
Stair 4
5'-2 1/2-
312
3'-0" Door
34" clear
226
3'-4" Door
38" clear
253
4'-0" Door
46" clear
306
Refer to 5heetA004, ExitinglZife Safety Diaffr3m5, for calculated occupantexitinff loads throuffhout
building.
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5. IFIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION (Chapter 7)
Fire walls:
Fire walls create separate buildings.
Fire walls shall have sufficient structural stability to allow collapse of construction on either side without
collapse for required time (705.2).
Fire walls shall be constructed of non-combustible material.
Rating required: 3 Hour (Table 705.4, Occupancy Group A and B).
Fire wall shall be continuous from exterior wall to exterior wall (termination at interior surface of non-
combustible exterior sheathing if both sides sprinklered per 705.5, exception 5).
At intersection of exterior walls, exterior wall shall be 1 -hour with Yt hour opening protection (where
required) extending a minimum 4 feet on each side of the intersection (705.5.2).
Fire walls shall extend to outer edge of projecting elements that are within 4 feet of firewall (705.5.2).
Fire walls shall extend from the foundation to 30" above both adjacent roofs (705.6). For Type III
construction, termination at underside of combustible roof sheathing is allowed if minimum Class B roof
covering, no roof openings within 4 feet, and fire retardant treated wood roof sheathing for 4 feet on
both sides of the fire wall. In lieu of fire retardant.treated sheathing, the roof can be protected with 5/8-
inch Type X gypsum board directly beneath the underside of the roof sheathing supported by ledgers and
extending 4 feet on each side of the fire wall.
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6. PLUMBING FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
PLUMBING FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS: Washington State Amendments to the 1997 UBC, Table 29A
Floor
Area s.f
Factor
Table 29-A I
Occupants
I
Notes
FIRST FLOOR
700 excl.
accessory use
area occupants
A-1 Assembly (Theater
Auditorium — 392 fixed seats)
Par Terre with 12 loose chairs
392 +12=404
A-3 Assembly (Green Room)
1,058
30
0
Simultaneous use with
Auditorium/Stage
Stage
1,957
30
65
Orchestra Pit
310
30
21
Lobby
2638
0
Simultaneous use with
Auditorium
Box Office
52
200
1
Dressing rooms
1,767
30
0
Simultaneous use with
Stage
Lo Stora e
478
200
3
Gymnasium
6,175
30
206
SECOND FLOOR
523 excl.
accessory use
area occupants
A-1 Theater Balcony (289 fixed
seats)
Boxes with 30 loose chairs
289 + 30 319
A-3 Lobby
825
0
Simultaneous use with
Auditorium
Lighting Room
138
200
1
Administration/Offices
1,465
200
8
Meeting Room
1,798
30
60
Rehearsal
884
30
29
Gymnasium Bleachers
3,182
30
106
Total Plumbing Occupants
I
1
1 1,223
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Table 29-A (Washington State Amendments to the UPC)
REQUIRED & PROPOSED NUMBER OF TOILET FIXTURES FOR MEN:
Men
WC
REQ PRO
URINAL
REQ PRO
LAV
REQ PRO
Group A Assembly: Green Room,
Gymnasium,Stage (487 total, 50% male)
244
5
0
3
Group A Assembly, Theater 723 total, 50%
male)
362
5
0
3
Group B (13, 50% male)
7
1
0
1
TOTAL REQUIRED
11
0
7
Urinal Substitution - Reduce WC
7
4
Total Proposed
8
10
7
Note: 4 existing wc's, 6 existing urinals, 3 existing lavatories.
REQUIRED & PROPOSED NUMBER OF TOILET FIXTURES FOR WOMEN:
Women
WC
LAV
REQ PRO
REQ PRO
Group A Assembly: Green Room,
244
5
3
Gymnasium,Stage (487total,50%
female)
Group A Assembly, Theater (723 total,
362
15
3
50% female)
Group B (13, 50% female)
7
1
TOTAL REQUIRED
21
7
Total Proposed
22
-9
Note: 5 existing wc's, 2 existing lavatories.
Note: Two additional wc's and two additional lavatories are provided in "Principal" Dressing rooms (unisex).
Number of Drinking Fountains required for total building occupancy: 4-. Provided- 4.
END OF CODE ANALYSIS
LMNArchitects I I
Wesffall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 11:22 AM
To: Jeff LaFlam
Subject: Stage Roof Vent Activation vs. Suppression
Jeff:
Your information prompted a look at 13... D-8 exception 1 (d) says that the activation of the stage sprinklers activates the
auto closer for the proscenium curtain AND opens the roof vents. Now perhaps a flow switch along that branch should
activate.
The architect's specification for roof vents calls to allow sprinkler activation FIRST then the vents at a higher temp. I don't
think either action should be activated at a different temp so that either protection activity may be foregone by the efforts of
the other.
I think I have a direction. Thanks!
John
APPENDIX E
13-271
and to prevent flame from a fire on the stage from becoming
visible from the auditorium side for a 5-min period where the
curtain is of asbestos. Other materials shall be permitted if
they have passed a 30-min fire test in a small scale 3 ft X 3 ft (0.9
m x 0.9 in) furnace with the sample mounted in the horizontal
plane at the top of the furnace and subjected to the standard
time -temperature curve.
The curtain shall be automatic -dosing without the use of
applied power.
All proscenium curtains shall be in the closed position
except during performances, rehearsals, or similar activities.
Exception No. 1: In lieu of the protection required herein, all thefol-
lowing shall be provided:
(a) A noncombustible opaquejabric curtain shall be arranged so
that it will close automatically; and
(b) An automatic, fixed waterspray deluge system shall be located
on the auditorium side of the proscenium opening and shall be
arranged so that the.entireface of the curtain will be wetted. The sys-
tem shall be activated by combination of rate -of -rise and fixed -temper-
ature detectors located on the ceiling of the stage. Detectors shall be
spaced in accordan . ce with their listing. The water supply shall be con-
trolled by a deluge valve and shall be sufficient to keep the.curtain
completely wet far 30 min or until the valve is closed by fire depart-
ment personnel; and
(c) The curtain . shall be automatically operated in case offire by a
combination of rate -of -rise and fixed -temperature detectors that also
activates the deluge. spray system. Stage sprinklers and vents shall be
automatically operated by fusible elements in case offire; and
(d) Operation of.the stage sprinkler system. or spray deluge valve
shall atitornatically 'activate the emergency ventilating system and
close the curtain; and
(e) The curtain; vents, and spray deluge system valve shall also
be capable of manu . at operation.
Exception No. 2: Proscenium fire curtains or water curtains comply-
ing with 8-4.5. 7 of NFPA 10 1.
(101: 94.5.7)
D-9 Listed quick response or listed residential sp . rinklers shall
be used throughout smoke compartments containing patient
sleeping rooms. (101: 12-3.5.2)
The requirements for use of quick response sprinklers
intends that quick response sprinklers be the predominant
type of sprinkler installed in the smoke compartment. It is rec-
ognized, however, that quick response sprinklers may not be
approved for installation in all areas such as those where NFPA
13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, requires
sprinklers of the intermediate- or high -temperature classifica-
tion. It is not the intent of the 12-3.5.2 of NFPA 101 require-
ments to prohibit the use of standard sprinklers in limited
areas of a smoke compartment where intermediate- or high -
temperature sprinklers are required.
Where the installation of quick response sprinklers is
impracticable in patient sleeping room areas, appropriate
equivalent protection features acceptable to the authority hav-
ingjuriscliction should be provided. It is recognized that the
use of quick response sprinklers may be limited in facilities
housing certain types of patients, or due to the installation lim-
itations of quick response sprinklers. (101: A-12-3.5.2)
D-10 Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either
for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in-
stalled in accordance with Section 7-7 of NFPA 101. In build-
ings up to and including four stories in height, systems
installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standardfor the Instal-
lation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and In-
cluding Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted.
Exception No. 1: In individual dwelling units, sprinkler installation
shall not be required in closets not over 12 sqft (1. 1 sq m). Closets that
contain equipment such as washers, dryers, furnaces, or water heaters
shall be sprinklered regardless of size.
Exception No. 2: The draft stop and closely spaced sprinkler require-
ments of ATPA 13, Standardfor the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
shall not be requiredfor convenience openings complying with 6-2.4.8
of ATPA 101 where the convenience opening is within the dwelling
unit.
(101: 18-3.5.1)
Appendix E Referenced Publications
E-1 The following documents or portions thereof are refer-
enced within this standard for informational purposes only
and are thus not considered part of the requirements of this
standard unless also listed in Chapter 13. The edition indicat-
ed here for each reference is the current edition as of the date
of the NFPA issuance of this standard.
E-1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association,
I Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
NFPA 13E, Guide for Fire Department Operations in Properties
Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, 1995 edition.
NFPA 13R, Standardfor the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height,
1996 edition.
NFPA 14, Standardfor the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, 1996 edition.
NFPA 20, Standard for the installation of Centrifugal Fire
Pumps, 1999 edition.
NFPA 22, Standard jbr Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection,
1998 edition.
NFPA 25, Standardfor the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
of Water -Based Fire Protection Systems, 1998 edition.
NFPA 33, Standard far Spray Application Using Flammable or
Combustible Materials, 1995 edition.
NFPA 36, Standardfor Solvent Extraction Plants, 1997 edition.
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Codem, 1996 edition.
NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings
from Exterior Fire Exposures, 1996 edition.
NFPA 99, Standardfor Health Care Facilities, 1999 edition.
NFPA 10111, Life Safety Cod -A, 1997 edition.
NFPA 214, Standard on Water -Cooling Towers, 1996 edition.
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 1999
edition.
NFPA 29 1, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and
Marking of Hydrants, 1995 edition.
NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection Of
Marine Terminals, Piers, and Marves, 1995 edition.
NFPA 318, Standardfor thePmtection of Cleanrooms, 1998 edition.
NFPA 409, Standard on Aircroift Hangars, 1995 edition.
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling
Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 1997 edition.
NFPA 423, Standardfor Construction and Protection of Aircraft
Engine Test Facilities, 1999 edition.
NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers,
1995 edition.
NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and
Fire Retardant Coatingsfor Building Materials, 1995 edition.
1999 Edition
13-270
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
C-7-5.2.3 No tests were conducted with idle pallets in racks
using standard spray sprinklers. However, tests were con-
ducted using ESFR and large drop sprinklers. Such storage
conceivably would introduce fire severity in excess of that con-
templated by protection criteria for an individual commodity
classification.
C-7-9.8.1 Temperatures in the test column were maintained
below 1000'F (538'C) with densities, of roof ceiling sprinklers
only, of 0.375 gpM/ft2 (15.3 mm/min) with 8-ft (2.4-m) aisles
and 0.45 gpM/ft2 (18.3 mm/min) with 4-ft (1.2-m) aisles using
the standard commodity.
Appendix D Sprinkler System Information from the
1997 Edition of the Life Safety Code
This appendix is not a part of the requirements of this ATPA doc-
ument but is includedfor informational purposes only.
D-I Introduction. This appendix is provided as an aid to the
user of NFPA 13 by iclentif�ing those portions of the 1997 edi-
tion of NFPA 101, Life Safe� Code, that pertain to sprinkler sys-
tem design and installation. It is not intended that this
appendix provide complete information regarding all aspects
of fire protection addressed by NFPA 101. It is important to
note that this information was not copied from NFPA 101
using NFPA's extract policy and is not intended to be a part of
the requirements of NFPA 13. While the 1997 edition of the
Life Safety Code was the most current at the time of the publica-
tion of the 1999 edition of NFPA 13, a 2000 edition of the Life
Safety Code is in preparation.
D-2 Dermitions. See NFPA 101, L�fe Safety Code, for terms not
defined in Chapter 1.
D-3 Atriums. Glass walls and inoperable windows shall be per-
mitted in lieu of the fire barriers where automatic sprinklers are
spaced 6 ft (1.8 m) apart or less along both sides of the glass wall
and inoperable windows, not more than I ft (0.3 m) from the
glass, and with the automatic sprinklers located so that the
entire surface of the glass is wet upon operation of the sprin-
klers. The glass shall be tempered, wired, or laminated glass
held in place by a gasket system that permits the glass framing
system to deflect without breaking (loading) the glass before
the sprinklers operate. Automatic sprinklers shall not be
required on the atrium side of the glass wall and inoperable win-
dows where there is no walkway or other floor area on the
atrium side above the main floor level. Doors in such walls shall
be glass or other material that will resist the passage of smoke.
Doors shall be self -closing or automatic -closing upon detection
of smoke. [ 10 1: 6-2.4.6, Exception No. 2 to (a)]
D-4 Connection to Domestic Water Supply. Sprinkler piping
serving not more than six sprinklers for any isolated hazardous
area shall be permitted to be connected directly to a domestic
water supply system having a capacity sufficient to provide 0.15
gpm/sq ft (6.1 L/min/sq m) of floor area throughout the entire
enclosed area. An indicating shut-off valve shall be installed in an
accessible location between the sprinklers and the connection to
the domestic water supply. (101: 7-7.1.2)
D-5 Supervision. (101: 7-7.2)
D-5.1 Supervisory Signals. Where supervised, automatic
sprinkler systems are required by another section of NFPA
101, supervisory attachments shall be installed and monitored
for integrity in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm
Code, and a distinctive supervisory signal shall be provided to
indicate a condition that would impair the satisfactory opera-
tion of the sprinkler system. This shall include, but not be lim-
ited to, monitoring of control valves, fire pump power supplies
and running conditions, water tank levels and temperatures,
pressure of tanks, and air pressure on dry -pipe valves. Supervi-
sory signals shall sound and shall be displayed either at a loca-
tion within the protected building that is constantly attended
by qualified personnel or at an approved, remotely located
receiving facility. (101: 7-7.2.1)
D-5.2 Alarm Signal Transmission. Where supenision of auto-
matic sprinkler systems is provided in accordance with
another provision of NFPA 101, waterflow alarms shall be
transmitted to an approved, proprietary alarm receiving facil-
ity, a remote station, a central station, or the fire department.
Such connection shall be installed in accordance with 7-6.1.4
of NFPA 101. (101: 7-7.2.2)
D-6 Stages.
D-6.1 Sprinklers shall not be required for stages 1000 sq ft (93
sq m) or less in area and 50 ft (15 m) or less in height where
curtains, scenery, or other combustible hangings are not
retractable vertically. Combustible hangings shall be limited
to a single main curtain, borders, legs, and a single backdrop.
(101: 8-4.5.10, Exception No. 1)
D-6.2 Sprinklers shall not be required under stage areas less
than 4 ft (1.2 m) in clear height used exclusively for chair or
table storage and lined on the inside with 5/g-in. (1.6-cm) Type
X gypsum wallboard or the approved equivalent. (101: 8-4.5.10,
Exception No. 2)
D-7 Exhibition Booths. The following shall be protected by
automatic extinguishing systems:
(a) Single -level exhibit booths greater than 300 sq ft
(27.9 sq m) and covered with a ceiling.
(b) Throughout each level of multilevel exhibit booths,
including the uppermost level if the uppermost level is cov-
ered with a ceiling.
(c) Asingle exhibitor group of exhibits %ith ceilings that do
not require sprinklers shall be separated by a minimum of 10 ft
(3 m) where the aggregate ceiling exceeds 300 sq ft (27.9 sq m).
The water supply and piping for the sprinkler system shall
be permitted'to be of approved temporary means taken from
an existing domestic water supply, an existing standpipe sys-
tem, or an existing sprinkler system.
Exception No. 1: Ceilings that are constructed of open grate design or
listed dropout ceilings in accordance with NFPA 13, Standardfor the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems, shall not be considered ceilings with-
in the context of this section.
Exception No. 2.- Vehicles, boats, and similar exhibited products hav-
ing over 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m) of roofed area shall be provided with
smoke detectors acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction.
Exception No. 3: Merefire protection of multilevel exhibit booths is
consistent with the criteria developed through a lfe safety evaluation
of the exhibition hall in accordance with 8-4:1 of NfiPA 101, subject
to approval of the authority having jurisdiction. (See A-8-2.3.2 of
MPA 101.)
(101: 8-7.5.3.7)
D-8 Proscenium Curtain. The proscenium opening of every
legitimate stage shall be provided with a curtain constructed
and mounted so as to intercept hot gases, flames, and smoke
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INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
1 5-13.12* Industrial Ovens and Furnaces.
5-13.13* Open -Grid Ceilings. Open -grid ceilings shall not be
installed beneath sprinklers.
Exception No. 1: Open -grid ceilings in which the openings are 114 in.
(6.4 mm) or larger in the least dimension, where the thickness or depth
of the material does not exceed the least dimension of the opening, and
where such openings constitute 70percent of the area of the ceiling ma-
terial. The spacing of the sprinklers over the open -grid ceiling shall
then comply with thefollowing:
(a) In light hazard occupancies where sprinkler spacing (either
spray or old-style sprinklers) is less than 10ft X ]Oft (3 m X 3 m),
a minimum clearance of at least 18 in. (457 mm) shall be pro-
vided between the sprinkler deflectors and the upper surface of the
open -rid ceiling. Mere spacing is greater than 10ft x ]Oft (3 m
X 3 m) but less than 10ft x 12ft (3 m x 3.7 m), a clearance of at
least 24 in. (610 mm) shall be providedfrom spray sprinklers and
at least 36 in. (914 mm) from old-style sprinklers. Mere spacing
is greater than 10ft X 12ft (3 m x 3.7 m), a clearance of at least
48 in. (1219 mm) shall be provided.
(b) In ordinary hazard occupancies, open -grid ceilings shall be
permitted to be installed beneath spray sprinklers only. Mere sprin-
kler spacing is less than 1 Oft X 10ft (3 m X 3 m), a minimum clear-
ance of at least 24 in. (610 mm) shall be provided between the
sprinkler diflectors and the upper surface of the open -rid ceiling.
Mere spacing is greater than 10ft x 10ft (3 m x 3 m), a clearance
of at least 36 in. (914 mm) shall be provided.
Exception No. 2: Other types of open -grid ceilings shall not be in-
stalled beneath sprinklers unless they are listedfor such service and are
installed in accordance with instructions contained in each package of
ceiling material.
5-13.14 Drop -Out Ceilings.
5-13.14.1 Drop -out ceilings shall be permitted to be installed
beneath sprinklers where ceilings are listed for that service
and are install ' ed in accordance with their listings.
Exception: Special sprinklers shall not be installed above drop -out ceil-
ings unless spec�flcally listedfor this purpose.
5-13.14.2 Drop -out ceilings shall not be considered ceilings
within the context of this standard.
5-13.14.3* Piping installed above drop -out ceilings shall not
be considered concealed piping. (See 3-6.4, Exception No. 2.)
5-13.14.4* Sprinklers shall not be installed beneath drop -out
ceilings.
5-13.15 Old -Style Sprinklers��.Qld-.style sprinklers shall not be
used'i-ii 5--newihifflldtion.
Exception No. P* Old-style sprinklers shall be installed infur storage
vaults. (See A-5-13.15, Exception No. 1.)
Exception No. 2: Use of old-style sprinklers shall be permitted where
construction features or other special situations require unique water
distribution.
5nI&I6 ,
,Stages.
5-13.16.1 Sgrinklers� shall be installed under the roof at the
cei fng_,"nj�-,spaces under the stage either containing combus-
tible matiiials or constructed of combustible materials, and
in all -adjacent- spaces and dressing rooms, storerooms, and
workshops.
5-13.16.2 Where proscenium opening protection is required,
a deluge system shall be provided with open sprinklers located
1999 Edilion
not more than 3 ft (0.9 m) away from the stage side of the
pr&e� arch and spaced up to a maximum of 6 ft (1.8 in)
on center. (See Chapter 7for design criteria.)
5-13.17 Provision for Flushing Systems. All sprinkler systems
shall be arranged for flushing. Readily removable fittings shall
be provided at the end of all cross mains. All cross mains shall
terminate in 11/4 in. (33 m!"110 or larger pipe. All branch lines
on gridded systems shall.be arranged to facilitate flushing.
5-13.18 Stair Towers. Stairs, towers, or other construction
with incomplete floors, if piped on independent risers, shall
be treated as one area with reference to pipe sizes.
5-13.19 Return Bends. Return bends shall be used where
pendent spfinklers are supplied from a raw water source, a
mill pond, or open -top reservoirs. Return bends shall be con-
nected to the top of branch lines in order to avoid accumula-
tion of sediment in the drop nipples. (See Figure 5-13.19.)
Exception No. 1: Return bends shall not be requiredfor deluge systems.
Exception No. 2: Return bends shall not be required where d"en-
dent sprinklers are used.
Figure 5-13.19 Return bend arrangement.
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5-13.20 Piping to Sprinklers Below Ceilings.
5-13.20.1 In new installations expected to supply sprinklers
below a ceiling, minimum I -in. (25-mm) outlets shall be
provided.
Exception: Hexagonal bushings shall be permitted to accommodate
temporary sprinklers and shall be removed with the temporaly sprin-
klers when the permanent ceiling sprinklers are installed.
5-13.20.2 When pipe schedule systems are revamped, a nipple
not exceeding 4 in. (102 mm) in length shall be permitted to
be installed in the branch line fitting. All other piping shall be
I in. (25.4 mm) where it supplies a single sprinkler in an area.
[See Figure 5-13.20.2(a). I
Exception No. 1: Men it is necessary to pipe two new ceiling sprin-
klersftom an existing outlet in an overhead system, the use of a nipple
not exceeding 4 in. (102 mm) in length and of the same pipe thread
size as the existing outlet shall be permitted, provided that a hydraulic
calculation ve7iftes that the design flow rate will be achieved. [See Fig�
ure 5-13.20.2(b).]
Exception No. 2: The use ofpipe nipples less than I in. (25.4 mm) in
diameter shall not be permitted in areas subject to earthquakes.
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Performing Arts & Cultural Projects
• Adams State College Theatre Department Building Alamosa,CO
• Allen Family Technical Pavilion at Seattle Children's Theatre Seattle, WA
• Bank of America Performing Arts Center Wenatchee, WA
• Bellevue Performing Arts Center Study Bellevue, WA
• Bellevue Crown Center Master Plan Bellevue, WA
• Benaroya Hall Seattle, WA
• Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Cook Convention Center Memphis, TN
• City of Edmonds Performing Arts Centre Study Edmonds, WA
• City of Edmonds Performing Arts Centre Edmonds, WA
• Dance Factory/Milwaulree Ballet Milwaukee, WI*
• Door Community Auditorium Fish Creek, WI*
• Ed Erickson Theatre Off Broadway, Central Community College Seattle, WA
• Edmonds Centre for the ArtsEdmonds, WA
• Edmonds Woodway Theater Edmonds, WA*
• Eve Alvord Theatre/Seattle Children's Theatre Seattle, WA*
Experience Music Project Seattle, WA
Fifth Avenue Theatre Study Seattle, WA
Front Range Community College Renovation & Addition Westminster, CO
Glacier Performing Arts Center Study Kalispell, MT
Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington Seattle, WA
• Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Seattle, WA
• Maryland Science Center Baltimore, MD
• McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center Wautoma, Wl*
• McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center Mt. Vernon, WA
• Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee, WI*
• Millennium Carillon Olympia, WA
• Mt. Baker Theatre Renovation Study Bellingham, WA
• Museum of Flight Expansion StudySeattle, WA
• Museum of History and Industry Seattle, WA
• Navy Band Facility Bangor, WA
• New Music School, University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA
• Northshore School District Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study Bothell, WA
• Rancho Cucamonga Performing Arts Center Study Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Sacramento Community Center Theater Renovation Study Sacramento, CA
• Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Study Sacramento, CA
• Seattle Center Master Plan/Design Studies Seattle, WA
• Seattle Pacific University Concert Hall Study Seattle, WA
• Seattle Public Library Seattle, WA
• Seattle Public Library Temporary Central Library Seattle,WA
• Seattle University Auditorium Renovation Seattle, WA
• Skylight Opera Theatre Milwaukee, WI*
• Sundance Theatre Workshop Sundance,UT
• St. Nicholas Hall Performing Arts Center Addition Study, Lakeside Seattle,WA
• Syracuse Theaters StudySyracuse, NY
• Theater X Milwaukee, Wl*
• University of Florida Center for Performing Arts Gainesville, FL*
• University of Idaho Music Center Study Moscow, ID
• Wayne County Museum Study Wayne Counry, IN
• Weidner Center for the Performing Arts Green Bay, WI*
• Western Nevada Community College -A Center for the Arts Carson City, NV
• Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Renovation Bellingham,WA
• Wisconsin Lutheran College Fine Arts Center Wawautosa. Wl*
* Sherrill Myers'experience prior tojoining LMN.
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Westfall, John
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:44 AM
To: Smith, Mike
Subject: FW: Building Official
----- Original Message -----
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:54 AM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: RE: Building Official
Nothing yet, this is the Ist meeting. We do have the preliminary concept that was drawn up last summer
but it is very conceptual. You may review if you would like.
----- Original Message -----
From: Westfall, John
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:28 AM
To: Cruz, Cindi
Cc: Smith, Mike
Subject: RE: Building Official
Cindi:
Unfortunately I cannot make it, but Mike will be available. Are there' any plans or suggested proposals up
to now?
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 8:51 AM
To: Westfall, John
Subject: FW: Building Official
John: We are meeting with Sherrill Myers, LMN Architects and Kjris Lund, PFI) project
manager, Jeannine Graf and Ann Bullis on Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fourtner Poom
regarding the renovation of the Puget Sound Christian College now known as Edmonds Center
for the Arts. Could you or Mike attend. This is a first step in design of the project.
Cindi
----- Original Message -----
From: Sherrill Myers [mailto:smyers@LMNArchitects.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 4:46 PM
To: Cruz, Cindi
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; Kjristine Lund
Subject: RE: Building Official
Thanks, Cindi.
Could you invite the appropriate person from the Fire Department as well please?
Sherrill
4/9/2003
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----- Original Message -----
From: Cruz, Cindi [maiIto:Cruz@ci.e&nonds.wa.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 3:52 PM
To: Sherrill Myers
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; Kjristine Lund
Subject: RE: Building Official
Sorry, I meant Tuesday, April 15.
----- Original Message -----
From: Cruz, Cindi
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 3:34 PM
To: 'Sherrill Myers'
Cc: Clifton, Stephen; Kjristine Lund
Subject: RE: Building Official
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, works best for Jeannine Graf, Building Official. Ann
Bullis, Assistant Building Official will also be there. Who else would you like to
attend?
----- Original Message -----
From: Sherrill Myers [mailto:smyers@LMNArchitects.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 1:49 PM
To: Cruz@ci.edmonds.wa.us
Cc: Clifton@ci.edmonds.wa.us; Kjristine Lund
Subject: Building Official
Cindi,
We need to schedule a meeting for a preliminary discussion with the senior
building official to outline our approach to the building renovation design and
ask them for advice about how various requirements in the building code apply
to this type of project. Can you arrange this meeting please?
Ideal times for us would be:
April 10 between Noon and 4:30 PM
April 14 AM
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EDMONDS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Business Plan
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Prepared for the Edmonds Public Facilities Distdct
Prepared by Lund Consulting, Inc.
August 31, 2002
Updated October 3, 2002
Edmonds Centre for the Arts Business Plan
1. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
n April 2001, the City of Edmonds created the Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD) to
study the potential development and viability of a regional center The Edmonds City
Council appointed the 5-member PFD board in June 2001. The board includes members
with experience in real estate development, marketing, economic development, project
management, and the arts.
The PFD completed a Market Demand and Feasibility Study in November, 2001 for the
facility and explored potential locations. During this process, the Puget Sound Christian -
College (PSCC) property in downtown Edmonds was placed on the market for sale. Im-
pending sale and probable demolition of the historic buildings focused the PFD on the
importance of acquiring and redeveloping the property. The PFD completed a Business
Plan in April, 2002 to detail the purchase, renovation, and operation of the PSCC site as a
regional arts center. That Business Plan was updated over the summer of .2002 to include
up-to-date cost estimates, fundraising feasibility, rental viability, user group interest, and
operating costs.
B. Vision
The Edmonds PFD defined its vision as the creation of a high quality regional center which
includes a performing arts facility, meeting rooms, and gymnasium for the local and
surrounding communities. After a process of site and development alternatives evalua-
tion, the PFD decided to purchase and renovate the buildings at the former campus of the
Puget Sound Christian College. The PFD's prime objectives are to provide a performing
arts facility for community and regional arts groups and presenters, to preserve a well -
regarded historic structure, and to enhance the cultural life of the community and region.
The PFD intends td carry out a two-phase project Phase one (a) is to renovate th6theatre
and.to create on -site parking. The existing gymnasium and an existing music practice
building will be retained in the development. Phase one (b) will add modern sound and
lighting equipment as well as new balcony seats. Phase two is the addition of a meeting
room large enough to seat 500 people in a dining configuration and a roof garden that will
overlook Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains beyond. This new meeting room wing
will be located on top of a three-story parking -garage adjacent to the north wall of the
theatre. Located near downtown Edmonds the Centre for the Arts will be an appealing
place to att ' eM performances and other events and to enjoy amenities of nearby restau-
rants, shops�; 'and cafds, a short walk away.
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C Competitive Advantage
The City of Edmonds has an attractive downtown retail core with many restaurants and
retail shops. The downtown is clean and safe for pedestrians. The Edmonds Centre for the
Arts has the advantage of being located within walking distance of these shops and
restaurants making it appealing for patrons of events.
The Puget Sound Christian College is the former Edmonds Junior and Senior High School
property. These landmark buildings represent one of the finest examples of the Arte
Moderne School of design in Washington'State' and are listed on the Washington Heritage
Register. The school is a recognized landmark in the community and graduates of the
school are actively interested in plans to preserve it as a regional arts facility. This historic
ambience lends character to thetentre for the Arts and provides an institutional memory
to firmly: root the facility in the region.
This Centre for the Arts has an existing pool of users who intend to continue using the
facility in the future. -This provides revenue and anchor tenants that can help reduce
operating deficits as the facility transitions to a more up-to-date facility.
Partnership opportunities exist with the City of Edmonds and the Edmonds Community
College that offer benefits to the community through reduced operating costs by sharing
administrative services as well as benefits of creative and engaging programming using
the expertise and reputations of these organizations.
Opportunities exist to phase this project to match capital investment to available funds,
including a compelling vision for a second phase. By effectively managing the risks
associated with this project (as with any capital project) residents of Edmonds, South
Snohomish County, North King County, and the Kitsap Peninsula will gain a performing arts
facility that is designed for the region's specific interests and that will meet the
community's cultural needs.
When the Edmonds.Centre for the Arts opens -its doors in 2005, audiences from throughout
the region will experience the full force and brilliance of music, dance and theatre.Through
the vision and leadership of the City of Edmonds and Edmonds PFD and Snohomish PFD
Boards, as well as through the generosity of community supporters, audiences will enjoy
one of the finest performance.halls in the region.
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2. CAPITAL PROGRAM
A. Recommended Phase I Program
The PFD retained LMN Architects to develop a design concept conceptual cost estimate,
and phasing plan to accomplish the Centre for the Arts vision. LMN's work product is
available for review through the City of Edmonds in two separate volumes: "Concept
Design and Budget Report" and "Appendices".
LMN concluded this project will require major renovation wor I k to the theatre and
demotion of unusable buildings on the north side of the theatre to create spa'ce for
on -site parking and additional lobby space. The theatre, built in 1939, needs signifi-
cant renovation in the front of house public areas, in the auditorium',.and in the back
of house areas as well. Both the front of house and backstage areas will be retrofit-
ted to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The renovations will preserve the architectural integrity of the original auditorium while
creating a first-class theatre with 725-750 seat capacity, improving the stage, and install-
ing modem sound and lighting systems. The design will ensure both listening intimacy and
visual appeal. N ew seating will be provided in the orchestra level of the theatre and to
improve sight lines a more steeply raked floor will be added at the orchestra level. To
improve acoustic characteristics and to provide acoustic flexibility, the sidewalls in the
front part of the house will have elements added to improve sound diffusion and to incor-
porate acoustic draperies for use with amplified sound. Inadequate stage wing space will
be remedied by demolishing the lower portion of the stage house wall and incorporating *a
girder to support ' the remaining portion. Theatrical system upgrades will be added when
funding is available. Dressing rooms a greenroom, back -of -house support areas and a
loading dock will be added to make the theatre fully functional. The gymnasium will be
retained and used for long-term rentals and some special events. The music buildings will
be retained for rehearsal use. T . he classrooms will continue to serve as meeting-room5 for
smaller groups
On -site parking with landscaping will be added for 90 cars. In
tegrating cultural develop-
ment strategies with economic development the Edmonds Centre for the Arts will attract
People, organ"izations and new businesses to the city,
which will stimulate the local
economy. The� Centre is expected to host 110 events by its fifth year of operation, drawing
about 45,000 attendees by 2010. To manage additional parking needs, the PFD will work
with the city to develop a parking management plan that will use nearby existing parking
lots. In addition, the PFD will work with the city to consider a residential parking zone for
the benefit of nearby residents.
October 3, 2002
The PFD has already held preliminary discussions with the City of Edmonds to outline the
permit process needed to accomplish this project. The PFD will apply for all necessary
permits including a conditional use permit and master plan. Permits will be needed for
demolition, surface parking, and other site improvements. SEPA and traffic mitigation are
expected to be required.
Renovation Summary
The renovation will include: seismic retrofit ADA retrofit; increased lobby space; new
toilets; new seating and improved site lines; acoustic improvements; back of house
improvements; increased wing space on stage; new HVAC system; ne I w electrical power
including power for theatrical productions; cosmetic improvements to existing meeting
rooms on second floor of theatre, power and data upgrades to second floor meeting
rooms; loading dock, and a *new landscaped surface parking lot for 90 cars. Modern
theatrical systems, equipment upgrades, new sound and light systems, and new balcony
seats will be added -when funds become available.
B. -Phase I Capital Costs
Phase'I capital costs are detailed in the August 31, 2002 Appendices to the LMN Concept
design and Budget Report. Soft costs are detailed in the August 31, 2002 Capital Budget
Report prepared by Kymera Industries and are appended to this reporL .
SUMMARY
Theatre renovation and'site work
$6,862,940
Acquisition
4,050,000
Hazardous materials cleanup
795,656
Soft costs
3,818,764
Total Phase I (a)
Theatrical systems, lighting, sound system,
balcony seating, and associated soft costs.
TOTAL PHASE I (A) AND PHASE 1-(B)
$15,527,360
$848,495* (The PFD W11 priaitize these
expmses to fit within budget)
$16,375,855
C. Phase I Capital Fund 50tirces
The PFD retained Kymerj' iIndustries Inc. to develop a capital . budget that shows sources
and uses of capital funds. This report is available for review at the City of Edmonds. The
report includes a summary capital budget; a projected capital budget cash flow for 2002-
2005; bond proceeds and costs; and a potential ticket levy revenue stream.
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Edmonds Center for the Arts Master Plan
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Mission of the Edmonds Center for the Arts
Scope
Site Location & Current Land Uses
Phase One Development
MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES — Phase Two
Phase Two Development
Site Development Standards
Lot coverage
Heights
Parking
I , I INTRODUCTION
The Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is a center established by a partnership between the City of
Edmonds, Snohomish County and the Edmonds Public Facilities Districts (PFD) and Snohomish County
under an inter -local agreement. The PFD is the administrative partner responsible for developing the
ECA project and is currently managing the facility.
Mission
The mission of the Edmonds PFD is to provide a venue within the community to showcase local
performing artist� and arts organizations, public lectures, presentations, and a place where performers
and artists from outside the community can be brought to Edmonds to enrich and to provide variety to
the local arts scene. There is also potential for events that include performances or large lectures
combined with meetings or banquet activities. Additionally, the mission is to provide a multipurpose
gathering place to promote a variety of programming related to meetings, recreation and special
events.
A compelling reason for carrying out the Center for the Arts project in addition to its artistic and
cultural benefits, is the economic development related activity that the project could generate.
Scope
Located on the site of the old Edmonds High School,, the site is the ideal place in Edmonds to provide
a home for the type of activity described above. The project is planned to occur in two phases; the
first phase is the renovation of the existing theater facility and associated spaces. The existing,
attached gymnasium and the existing music practice building will be retained as community use
facilities.
In addition to arts related activities, there is a wide range of social, cultural and community activities
that require space for up to 500 hundred people that presently cannot be accommodated within the
City. The second phase will be the creation of a new community gathering space to serve as a venue
for large events such as speaking engagements, wedding receptions, fund raising events, banquets
seating up to five hundred people and other special events.
SITE LOCATION & CURRENT LAND USES
The Edmonds Center for the Arts is located within buildings that were built to house the original
Edmonds High School, located between 6th and 4th Avenues North, Daley Street along the south edge
and residential properties along the north edge. There are six buildings on the site, two of which are
free-standing; the others are physically connected. Structures include the original Edmonds high
school building and its attached cafeteria and shop wing as well as the circa 1939 historic theater and
attached gymnasium. Also on the site are the music building and the north gymnasium, both of which
are 1960's era free-standing structures. There is a change in elevation from 6th Avenue N. to 4h
Avenue N. of approximately fourteen feet with the site sloping down from east to west.
The original school building is on the State Register of Historic Places and the 1939 era theater and
attached gymnasium are identified as contributing structures.
The site is zoned Public (P).
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PHASE ONE DEVELOPMENT
Extensive renovation work will take place in 2004 and 2005 to transform the existing auditorium into a first class
performance hall and other areas of the existing structure to create a multipurpose facility. Most of the
work will be confined to the historic theater and its back -of -house wing located to the east of the
stage house. Demolition of existing structures north of the auditorium will also be demolished to
provide much needed parking. The attached gymnasium will be retained, however improvements will
be limited. The music building will also be retained; however, improvements to that building will not
take place until funds are available for its renovation.
Auditorium
The most visible and striking feature of the existing campus is the 1939 era theater. It faces west
separated from 4th Avenue by an expanse of lawn that slopes up towards the building. Art deco in
style, its main fagade is a convex shaped wall flanked on each corner by entrance towers that are
articulated by two-story high pilasters. The theater will be painted in a new color scheme. Existing
entrances are planned to be retained and accentuated by a color scheme that is consistent with the
Art Deco style.
The entry configuration is proposed to be enhanced further by creating a new walkway that will start
near the corner of 4th and Daley and lead to the entry doors in a sweeping curve framed by a low
concrete wall. This wall will begin at sidewalk level and increase in height as it nears the entry. The
wall portion in front of the building will be of a height that is comfortable for sitting. It is anticipated
that during intermissions in fine weather, many audience members will be attracted outside by the
view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This entry walkway will extend northward and
connect to a new parking lot constructed on land occupied formerly by buildings that are to be
demolished. This parking lot will provide eighty spaces supplemented by ten along the 6th Avenue'side
of the building for a total of ninety on -site parking spaces.
Back of House
The new two story wing that Will be added on the north side of the building will house new restrooms,
mechanical equipment rooms and two principal dressing rooms that will have their own internal
showers and toilet facilities.
The back of house renovation of the existing first floor classroom/changing room wing will provide
three chorus dressing rooms, a green room, a production office, a wardrobe and laundry room and
associated toilet and shower facilities within the existing spaces. On the second floor, a minimum
amount of renovation will be carried out to provide two meeting room spaces and an office area to
serve the administrative staff of the facility. Two new exit stairs will be provided in the back of house
area to meet code requirements for exiting.
Loading access will be provided from the new parking area at the stage door entry at dressing room
level and at the new addition. This latter location will provide loading access that is level with the
stage floor.
Parking
Presently, there is no on -site parking for patrons who attend performances in the theater. Existing
structures on the site north of the auditorium will be demolished to provide surface parking spaces for
patrons and users of the facilities. Although there is no change of use that would trigger a
requirement for on -site parking, it is proposed that 90 parking spaces. be provided on site. That
number combined with 99 available parking spaces at nearby parking lots owned by the City of
Edmonds would provide the amount of parking that would be required if a new theater of this size
were built on the site.
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MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES — Phase Two
The objectives of the Master Plan are to provide the framework for the future development of a
regional public facility in the form of an assembly space for meetings, conferences, banquets and
similar functions on the Center for the Arts campus for the benefit of the Edmonds and Snohomish
County community.
Phase Two Development
The elements of phase two are anticipated to include a multi -floor parking garage for 248 cars built
into the slope of the site with one or two levels above grade. The meeting room facility is planned to
be located on top of the garage structure and to feature a roof terrace park that will provide outdoor
gathering space overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
The proposed development is permitted under the Public zoning classification of the Edmonds
Community Development Community (ECDC) 16.80.010(A)I. A conditional use permit is requested for
two items of the Site development standards of ECDC 16.80.030 as described below.
Lot Coverage Concept
The area of the existing site is approximately 109,000 square feet and there is approximately 57,000
square feet of structural and pavement lot coverage, equivalent to 52% impervious coverage. Under
ECDC 16.80.030(C), the maximum lot coverage by buildings and other structures allowed is 35%
unless a conditional use permit ' is obtained. The Public Facilities District proposes that the roof terrace
park that will be approximately one story above the existing grade at the theater entrance be
considered as part of open space and not be considered as part of lot coverage. With this proviso, it is
proposed that maximum lot coverage be set at the present coverage of 52% for Phases One and Two.
Height Envelope Concept
The site is designated as Public Use according to the City's Comprehensive Plan and is also zoned
Public. As such, the proposed phase two development of a meeting room and garage development is
subject to a height restriction of twenty five feet unless a conditional use permit is obtained. The
existing school building that will be demolished to provide a site for the phase two development is
forty seven feet in height. Under ECDC 16.80.030(B) a maximum height of 65 feet may be allowed for
buildings in a Public zone. Sensitive to neighborhood considerations, the Public Facilities District
proposes to limit the height of phase two buildings to a maximum height of forty seven feet, the same
height as the existing maximum building height of school structures to be demolished.
� I HEIGHT ENVELOPE CONCEPT PLAN
PARKING
The Edmonds PFD proposes to provide 7,500 square feet of public assembly space within the phase
two development. ECDC 17.50.020(C)3 requires that one parking space be provided for every 40
square feet of assembly area; that equals 187 spaces.
Phase One
Phase One required parking 0 parking spaces
Phase One on -site parking provided 90 parking spaces
Parking spaces available in nearby City parking lots 99 parking spaces
Total Parking Spaces Available, 189 parking spaces
Phases One and Two
Phase One requirements as part of Phase Two development 160 parking spaces
Phase Two requirements 187 parking spaces
Total Spaces Required 347 parking spaces
Phase Two parking garage
Parking spaces available in
nearby City parking lots
248 parking spaces
99 parking spaces
Total parking spaces available for Phases One and Two 347 parking spaces
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meet six 60nditio befoiethey'll be able to r -d
receive $5.7 1 and.. renim yes,
I�fllion-m state sales tax te a. former high chairTerryVehrs told county dis- which c district members
Mo"Y' au torrumandgymnasi-:, trict meifiberi that die 92�-seat - �d fi - '
school di ounty.,
JANICE PCIIISAD , A 1", m6fids�* urn located on the campus vote orunammouslyMon&y.
of the auditorium "uld require about Conditions,- and target . tes
HeraidWitei� former:PUget Sound Christian $5.9 million in improvements, da
But the PFD in i - ' in- weredraftd
us meet six College, over the weekend by
conditions by the end of the year cluding. seating, fighting and members of both groups.
, But. the total, $7.7 million, 'is, stage renovations, bring it up to
EDMONDS The Edmonds in order to receive $5.7 minion m, �onlyen 0 By June 15,'the 9dmonds_
et ough to purchase the two muff PFD
Public Facifilles Distri received state sales- tax rebate funds from, facilities and pay for an un — features that would at- must outline the scope of the
conditional appioval -from the the county district, formed to dis- der- tract :rriajor performing arts project to the county district. The
Snohomish 6untyPubhc Facili ground parking garage. it does group&, - . . . - , pFD
tribute those funds to local PFDs, not pay for an eitensive renova- Those renovations would ' "" to p
ties District to proceed with plans including those in Lynnwood, tion. have lo
to create a regional performing Everett and Edmonds. to be paid for with private dona- bLping
. . I - For that reason, countydistrict tion&_
arts center near downtown Ed- The PFD plans to use. that tirembersexpressed reservations
But instead of putting the
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chanical and electrical code, and
improving parking facilities. At
that time, the PF]D must also de-
scribe its plans to -renovate the
auditodurrYs lighwig, seating and
acoustical features. . -
0 By June 15, the PFD must re-
ceive formal approval of the plan
from the Snohomish County
Council.
N ByAug. 3 1, the PFD must com-
plete a detailed business plan
that includes annual revenue
projections and letters of intent
from local performing arts com-
panies that plan to use the audi-
torium for performance&
0 By Aug. 3 1, the PFD must also
complete a financial plan that de -
tans long-term financing and
proposed sources of corporate
and private funding.
0 By Sept 11, the PFD must sign
an agreement with the Edmonds
PFD, the city of Edmonds and the
courtty detailing the role and fis-
cal responsibilities of the part-
nem
N By Sept 11, the PFD must have
purchased or be in the process of
purchasing the auditorium and
gynL
You ran call Herald Writer
Janice Pbdsada at 425-339-3029
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podsadafteraldnet.com.
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The Edm.n. t (today) monds for $6.5 million from �!qgtwi�j,pe
C. I . !c�,v9teyes,v?tenoorvore .. re meL gt,�.p.T� o��-�,
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out Monday if its I thO project on a con out h:Xg are- We= Covenant Construction Manage- !,,qay iPQP�7
Aans to conyert,� basis J��k�qrt 0 rd-
tingencY i and fund the Oroj- fi
a former high school auditorita* ... - .gure out what steps have to be'�' ment, .a Lynnwbbd developer. .�.rq
.6ci down the road if it meets a set Rnldit�e Snqhp
:!'� ri et before it can be funded.".",-, . The purchase price also includes ',-.-.Coun Adgll�is
andigy'nutasiurn into a regional of conditions, which -- - , I qftry* 0
t � ibe ",",'111ose steps would likely:iii-, construction of an underground -�,B641%;.�000. o �efelle'K�
performing arts c�nter will five, determJnted; said
frho dude a purchase and sale agree- parking garage. -�,Virin Everett. Public,coiriTil"
,',die ofl1impaJ9n'g..,!.,,�,-, _.COUhty: finance director' Dan ment; a firmed -
up agreement ber:,- .Z�6rit will 15e
On Monday, the Snob6misfi. 'Clements.
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approve a, contingency agree7
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ment, � it, could keep- the, Ed-
tracts:people and dollars from
But Edmonds PFD members
admitted Thursday it will cost
monds'project alive. '
.."I think a lot of folks thought
outside the community — in + this
case the city of Edmonds. +
another SS.9 million to renovate
the 925-seat auditorium; a for-
die Etirridiids PFD-was gom*g to
.+-.die to I ��Mey I got a lease
IT think the (Edmonds project)
. rimarily a community facili-.,
mer high school facility, i
onlifle,"Clements.sai d., .
tY, OMIS said -
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Loomis said she did not be
Last week the PFD received a
conditional pledge for $2 million
expresse ' 4cL,� h to fund a
'Heve that'regional performifig;
from, the Edinonds City Council..
p ject is not" hed,"
$7 'on
arts companies such as the Seat-
tie Symphony or the Pacific
The money represents the one-
third matching funds required by
+ p
the auditorium and gym, pay for
Northwest Ballet would stage at
die county distria. Mondays de-
-,construction of the underground
event in a former high school aul,
cision will dete . rrnine the late of
the. additional S5.7 million.
parking garage -and � bring the
buildings up to m 'cal and
ditorium.
Fl) oard
� But' Edmonds P .. b
which,the county district Will
electrical code,,but little else An
su million is need ed
members and local arts support.-�-
ers told the county district they.
vote to & to"or withhold from
the Edmonds PF1). The county
additional
to add the razzle-dazzle.
have begun an aggrn sive cam-!
district was formed to distribute
state sales = rebate funds to lo-
, Without e3densive renovation,
the auditorium and gym can't be
paign to raise the necessary�
funds to cover the $5.9 miffilon,
cal PFDs, including +those - in
considered a viable regional per-
renovation.
Lynnwood,' Everetti and Ed-
.
forming arts center, said county
board member Liz Loornis�
You can call Hemld Miter
m onds.
Without the money, the proj-
PFD legislation is airn6d at
economic-, develop-
Janic� Podsada at 4?-5-339-3029.,
or send e-mail to podsada@
ect is dead.
if the council votes Monday to .
spurring
ment,; which. requires PFDs to
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Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
April22,2002
FM Smith
Thomas J. Tomberg, Fire Chief
PFD, Puget Sound Christian College, Etc.
Enclosed are the draft minutes from the 4/16 Council discussion on providing 2 million
dollars to the PFD to purchase and renovate portions of the Puget Sound Christian
College, and the Herald article reporting same on 4/18. Please read the minutes paying
special attention to the circled areas. Stephen Clifton advised me that Jeannine Graf
and Ann Bullis had walked through the structure and would be contacting you. I am
concerned with bringing the structure into code compliance for future use (whatever that
may be) and the costs that might involve. Using. "no surprises" as our guide, I want the
Mayor, Stephen and the PFD Board to have an general understanding of public safety
code compliance upgrades (from the second and third floor) and their costs so the
independent PFD Board and the City can make informed decisions about the future of
the site. Thanks.
Please place this memo and the enclosures in the appropriate file for future reference.
Enclosures
C: Mayor Haakenson (w/o enclosures)
Director Clifton (w/o enclosures)
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Tomberg, Thomas
To: Haakenson, Gary; Clifton, Stephen; Bowman, Duane; Graf, Jeannine; Bullis, Ann
Cc: Smith, Mike; Taylor, Kevin
Subject: Puget Sound Christian College
4/25/02
Enclosed are Fire Department preliminary comments re the future development of the Puget Sound Christian College
complex.
Thanks. TT and MS.
WDF
Puget Sound
Christian College....
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
April 25, 2002
Mayor Haakenson, Director Clifton, Director Bowman, Building
Official Graf, Assistant Building Official Bullis
Thomas J. Tomberg, Fire Chief
Mike Smith, Acting Fire Marshal
PFD and the Puget Sound Christian College
As mentioned at the April 22 Director's Meeting, Fire Department review of the draft
Council meeting minutes and accompanying Herald article re PFD and tentative plans
for the Puget Sound Christian College prompted interest in the current structure. Acting
Fire Marshal Smith has walked through the complex and in the context of "no surprises"
for the owner/developer, PFD Board, and/or the City respectfully offers the very generic
and very preliminary comments below. At the 4/22 Director's meeting Director Hetzler
referenced circumstances in which the City could be an owner of part of the structure. If
that is the case, the City needs to understand the extent of costs associated with
refurbishment and bringing all or part of the complex into code compliance. Although
nothing below is news to Jeannine and Ann, the Fire Department wishes to place our
concerns on the record.
Without knowing specifically what parts of the complex will remain, whatwill be
demolished and/or refurbished, and the associated issues of code compliance the
following are Fire Department comments regarding the complex.
1) Upgrade the existing fire alarm system to bring it into compliance with NFPA 72.
2) Sprinkler heads 50 or years older require replacement. Earthquake bracing is
required on piping, and the build-up of scale in piping needs to be evaluated.
Additionally, portions of pipe should be dismantled and inspected for deterioration.
Modifications to the building interior require modifications to the sprinkler system
coverage.
3) In a building of this vintage it is common to find problems with the electrical wiring
and electrical panels.
4) The stairwells open from floor to floor need to be enclosed to reduce smoke and fire
spread.
5) Additional exits from upper floors are required to meet code requirements.
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
6) The kitchen hood, suppression system, and all appliances must be brought up to
code.
7) The building is required to meet ADA requirements.
8) The boiler and all piping used for heating need to be evaluated.
9) Many buildings of this era have galvanized pipe for water needs. Often times if
copper pipe was used a lead free solder was not. A plumbing inspection and water
sample check for contaminants and quality is advisable.
10) Wall coverings of lath and plaster are common throughout the structure. When
rewiring for electrical or fire alarm upgrades, it is easier to use external mounted
conduit instead of disturbing plaster. If this is not possible or practical, the
replacement of old lath and plaster with sheet rock (fireboard) is an additional
expense.
11) The structural integrity of the building should be verified for seismic safety.
12) The condition of the roof and minimum R-value code requirements for windows is
another concern.
Thanks. TT and MS
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Tomberg, Thomas
From: Smith, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 3:23 PM
To: Tomberg, Thomas
Subject: FW: PFD, Puget Sound Christian College
I added items 11 and 12 as after thoughts. I think this should be enough.
----- Original Message -----
From: Smith, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 3:02 PM
To: Tomberg, Thomas
Subject: PFD, Puget Sound Christian College
Without specifically knowing what parts of the complex are staying and what would be demolished I will speak in terms
regarding all the buildings.
1) Upgrades to the existing Fire Alarm would be needed bringing it into compliance with NFPA 72. This would involve a
whole new system.
2) The Fire Sprinkler system appears to have been in the building for quite some time. Sprinkler heads 50 or years older
would need to be replaced. Earthquake bracing would need to be installed on the piping. I question how much scale has
built up in the pipes over the years. Portions of the pipe should be dismantled and inspected for deterioration.
Modifications to the building interior mean modifications to the sprinkler system coverage.
3) On a building this old you usually find problems with the electrical wiring and electrical panels. A worse case would be a
complete re -wire.
4) The stairwells are open from floor to floor. These would need to be enclosed reducing smoke and fire spread.
5) 1 spoke with Ann Bullis about exiting off the upper floors. Additional exits would be required to meet code requirements.
6) If the kitchen stays code compliance would be required for the hood, suppression system, and all appliances.
7) The building will be required to meet ADA requirements including access, bathrooms, exiting, etc.
8) Buildings this size have boilers for heating. The condition of the boiler and all piping will need to be reviewed.
9) Buildings of this era usually have galvanized pipe for water needs. Often times if copper pipe was used a lead free
solder was not. A plumbing inspection and samples of water for contaminants and quality would need to be taken.
10) Wall coverings of plaster and lath are common in the building. When rewiring for electrical needs or fire alarm
upgrades it is often easier to use external mounted conduit instead of disturbing the plaster. If this isn't possible or
practical, the removal of the old plaster and lath and replacing with sheet rock (fire board) is another expense and a big
mess.
11) The structural integrety of the building should be varified. It should also be checked for seizmic compliance.
12) What shape is the roof in? Do the existing windows meet minimum code requirements for R-value?
If the City is serious about spending money on this building I would request from specialized engineers reports relating to
what I have mentioned. These are high dollar items and their condition should be confirmed prior to a money exchange.
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a bus m*ess plan from..,-. - that thepurchaser, of the former downtown Edmonds. But Conner said rnakirig't4e:�
PugetlSound Christian College, The two facilities will form the. city paywould be the Iast resort".
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Hera"Writd:� mainder of the site. formercollegeinconcertwitlithe ner's'aid.
Nowthe Edmonds PFDwfflbe purchaser, Covenant Constru6 She said the.operating deficit
EDMONDS.�.The city council able - to, show, the Snohomish tion Management, a Lynnwood would run about $50,000 the first.,
.approved A request aboutniid-,: Cbunt�,.Pubi,i6',FacUities'District developer, w6ich paid-$6.5 mil- fewyears. The PFD wants to open:
lit e he E ond Friday that it has A conditional $2, lion for the prope' the arts center by 2004.,
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'��y * i tri fo 2 million guarantee from the city., Peter Frame, a partner with 'of Edmonds,
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Council members voted unan- line, the Edmonds PFD had until firrn plans to construct a 160- unit minded.council members that
imously to conditionally approve,' Friday'to come -up,owith'the $2 affordable. senior housing corri- the � city's debt' is the taxpayer's
the PFD's request'Council mem- million.-.Withoutthat,� the -Ed� plei and 240-unit underground debt: -A"
ber Richard Marin was absent.'. mondsPFD wouldift have been parking garageionth6 site;, 160'of "Revenues are iff Otherwise
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Under' conditions set by the eligible to—receive.$5.7 imillion those�, stalls will'b6 � available you folks are' 'on ihe'hooks for it
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council, no 'money will be given' from t6_cqunty PFD. the county Attstenterpatr6ris. (th'deficitj' , thus so are'
until the PFD provides the city district was formed to distribute Covenant is asking the PFD for Trenkamp said.
'with detailed information on it state'sales tax rebaie.ftin & to lo an' estimated $3.8 million for the
plans to convert . a local auditori- cal Pfljsi', including Lynhwop'd,. auditoritirriand ni'andan6th- You can call H�raid Writer.
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tun and gymnasitun into a per-:� , EverettAnd Edmonds.`- er $2.7 million to. �oriftruct the'. jah ice Podsada at 4�5-339-302§
forri-Ang arts center, and submits,: Edmonds PFD board niethber.., undergroundparking garage. orsende-nuziltopodsidag,
aviablebusiness 'plan. Jan Conner .1 told the council that On the'down side, the cotificl heraldnetcoriz..
Parks' property rights and was hopeful a recommendation would be presented in the future at did not
ha e a fatal flaw.
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Cou cilmember Wilson indicated he would also support the motion and concurred with Council
Presi nt Earling's statement. He noted in the original application, there was a e/onceptual plat layout
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that allo ed those reviewing it to visualize the layout on the property. He sai7without similar analysis
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of the prop sed amendment, the assertion that development was not fea unless that condition was
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emoved coul ot be deemed a factual statement.
Councilmember MNvson echoed Council President Earling and Co/uncilmember Wilson's comments,
particularly the hopetkat this.property would be developed in a/manner that was consistent with the
neighborhood. She agre no information had been presented tdat indicated whether the 21% maximum
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lot coverage was appropriat She noted the Council previously approved the contract rezone with a 2 1 %
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max mum lot coverage and \sh was not comfortable ch ging that decision without a great deal more
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Council President Earling clarified thf4roperty w
X suitable for and should be developed as a PRD. He
pointed out developing the property square foot lots would require homes that were a
dramatic contrast to the neighborhood.
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MOTION CARRIEED (5-1), COUNeILMhMER PLUNKETT OPPOSED.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS;
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Mayor Haakenson advised pub i comment would be ac epted during Agenda Item 8 concerning the
Public Facilities District., Co cilmember Dawson expresse concern this had not been announced as a
public hearing and many p ple, including the neighbors, were ot aware that public comment would be
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accepted. Although she eed it was important to allow public c ent, she emphasized this was not a
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Roger Hertrich I
,,A020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, referenced the City's,,,,contract with the Edmonds
Alliance for EXnomic Development, and expressed concern with the role tbcAlliance has played with
regard to lopKying efforts at the City level to double density downtown, increasb�uildin . g heights in the
bowl area y one floor, and reduce parking requirements. He commented it was now-611Vous that he was
righ�t; t . tourism and marketing contract were not in compliance. He suggested the Ci 'Nil) request an
audi of all moneys granted to the Alliance each year, approximately $30,000 since 19, toNletennine
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o it was spent and whether the expenditures complied with the contract, and 2) require the A-Nnce
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turn any moneys that were illegally spent. He urged the Council to take action.
8. REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS TO HELP THE EDMONDS PUBLIC FACILITIES
DISTRICT PURCHASE AND RENOVATE PORTIONS OF THE PUGET SOUND CHRISTI
COLLEGE
Mayor Haakenson explained the Puget Sound Christian College (PSCC) was put up for sale some time
ago and the City had the Right of First Refusal. He asked the City Attorney whether the infon-nation
covered by the Right of First Refusal including the offer presented to the college was public or privileged
information. City Attorney Scott Snyder answered the Right of First Refusal was a City contractual right
and was recorded in the City Clerk's Office. The Right of First Refusal was a required legal step in
exercising the rights under that document. Both the Right of First Refusal and the notice to the City to
exercise its Right of First Refusal as well as the attachments to the letter were public documents and
subject to disclosure under the Public Disclosure Act.
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Mayor Haakenson explained while bids were being accepted by the PSCC, he met with three potential
purchasers who ' inquired about the City's interest. All three were told of the City's desire to keep the
auditorium and gymnasium, all three agreed that was something they would like to do, and all three were
directed to the Public Facilities District (PFD) as the appropriate body to partner with. Mayor
Haakenson noted all three were interested in concessions from the City including relaxing height
restrictions and density restrictions in order to build on their portion of the site. He noted that once a
partner was identified the purchaser would still need to return to the Council to request any relaxation in
height and density regulations.
Because there had been a great deal of discussion in the publi . c regarding who the purchaser was and
what the price was, and because Mr. Snyder indicated it was public information, Mayor Haakenson
advised he received a letter on March 4 from the Anderson Hunter law firm stating that the PSCC had
received an offer to purchase the property for $6.5 million. The offer was acceptable to the PSCC and
subject to the City's Right of First Refusal. Attached to the letter was an offer made by Peter Frame,
Covenant Construction Management Inc. Mayor Haakenson explained he presented that offer to the
Council in Executive Session and the Council declined to exercise the City's Right of First Refusal at
that price and suggested the potential buyer meet with the PFD Board.
Community Services Director Stephen Clifton explained the Council formed the PFD Board in April
2001 and charged them with exploring and determining the market demand for and feasibility of
developing a regional center. Since their formation, the PFD Board has been conducting due diligence
activities which included hiring Property Counselors to prepare a Market Demand and Feasibility Study
which was completed in November 2001 as well as a Business Plan which was completed in January
2002. He recalled the Edmonds PFD and Property Counselors presented information about the Market
Demand and Feasibility Study to the Council on November 20, 2001, and presented information
regarding next steps on January 15, 2002.
Mr. Clifton explained as a result of preparing the Study and Plan and conducting numerous PFD Board
meetings, the Board chose to work toward creating a regional center utilizing the old PSCC site. The
Edmonds PFD Board was here tonight to request matching funds in the amount of $2 million to help the
Edmonds PFD purchase and renovate the auditorium and gymnasium at PSCC.
Edmonds PFD Board Member Jan Conner explained the Market Demand and Feasibility Study
concluded that an Edmonds Event Center was feasible but not without significant challenges, primarily
financial. In January 2002, the PFD published a Business Plan that envisioned the Event Center located
on property currently owned by PSCC. She explained the PSCC housed the Edmonds High School for
several decades, featured distinctive art deco architecture, and contained the only large auditorium in
South Snohomish County. Since the publication of the Business Plan, the Board has attempted to
address concerns expressed by citizens regarding the impact, traffic flow, and parking issues.
Ms. Conner explained another issue that arose from the Business Plan was operating performance. Prior
to the PFD Board's meeting with the Council Finance Committee on April 9, the Board requested Greg
Easton, Property Counselors Principal, review and revise the Edmonds Event Center Business Plan based
on new information and operational scenarios.
Ms. Conner explained that when the Edmonds PFD was formed, it became eligible for a rebate of state
sales and use tax which has a projected present value of approximately $3 million. The Edmonds PFD
also applied to the Snohomish County PFD for an allocation with a present value of $2.7 million. She
noted the Snohomish County PFD has already made significant commitments to Lynnwood and Everett
for their projects.
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To ensure conmiunity involvement, Ms. Conner explained State law required a 1/3 match of the sales and
use tax rebates. Adding a sense of urgency was the fact that Snohomish County PFD has indicated an
allocation to the Edmonds PFD would depend on submission of a match guarantee by April 19. She
noted this date was related to deadlines imposed on the Snohomish County PFD by the Snohomish
County Council. At this time, the only source of matching funds is the City of Edmonds. Therefore, the
Edmonds PFD requests the Edmonds City Council make a $2 million match guarantee against the use tax
rebate. She emphasized this was the best and perhaps only opportunity the Edmonds project would have
to get funds from Snohomish County PFD. This match would enable the Event Center project to proceed
as well as give substance to the passage of a recent amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that addresses
the importance of developing the PSCC site.
Ms. Conner explained this was a great investment opportunity for Edmonds due to the ability for the City
to invest $1 and receive $3 already collected state tax dollars in.retum. She explained Edmonds, the
community, and the region needed the Event Center. Never again would the City have the opportunity to
preserve a historic site, restore a valuable performing arts venue and create a conference capability with
so much outside assistance. If the City chose not to provide the requested match, $5.7+ million would be
lost to other entities that recognized the value and would reap the benefit.
In addition to the $2 million match, the Edmonds PFD Board requested the City guarantee the payment of
bond debt service and any operating deficit. She explained the rebate of sales and use tax generated in
Edmonds and Snohomish County should adequately cover the bond debt service. Under the use scenario
presented to the Council, the financial picture for operating expenditures was much improved. The
Edmonds PFD Board planned to solicit contributions, grants, and gifts in the form of a capital campaign
to cover any operating deficit. She emphasized the PFD Board planned only to seek operating funds
from the City Council as a last resort.
Ms. Conner explained the Board was currently negotiating with the prospective purchaser of the PSCC a
package that includes partial ownership of the property, improved parking, and some renovation. She
noted the Board was not at liberty to discuss the specifics until the negotiations were concluded.
Ms. Conner summarized this was a work in progress and she acknowledged there were challenges ahead.
However, the Board was convinced that a team effort on behalf of the community would prevail. She
concluded it would be a shame if Edmonds watched while neighboring cities such as Lynnwood and
Everett took advantage of what was left on the table by Edmonds.
Greg Easton, Property Counselors, explained the PFD Board requested he revise operating projections
consistent with the evolving concept for the facility and that would concentrate investment on renovation
of the auditorium, provide structured parking within the first phase of the project, and retain the existing
classrooms and gymnasium as they are. He reviewed three operating scenarios and the financial picture
associated with each.
The first operating scenario would accommodate auditorium events only. Under this scenario, several
adjustments were made to the operating projections, 1) eliminate all projected uses other than performing
arts events, auditorium uses and special community events (specifically excluding conventions,
conventions with exhibits, banquets and receptions), 2) reduced the staffing requirements due to less
need for event staff, 3) adjust the food and beverage projections to reflect a commission paid by outside
caterers, and 4) add parking fee revenue due to the development of parking in the first phase. He noted
previous projections did not include any revenue from parking fees. He explained the revised operating
projections now included sources of unearned revenue to fund the operating deficit including an
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admission tax, and in -kind contributions. He summarized in the auditorium only scenario, an operating
deficit of $56,000 per year was anticipated which was less than projected in the January Business Plan.
The i second scenario was use of the auditorium as well as other areas in the facility at a level less than
previously projected but consistent with the usability of the gymnasium and upstairs classrooms in their
current form. In addition to the auditorium use, this scenario would accommodate small meetings and
conferences as well as banquets and receptions. With the additional rental revenues, parking revenues,
additional foodibeverage commissions, and contributed income (admissions tax and in -kind
contributions) the projected operating deficit was projected to be zero.
The third scenario included auditorium events, use of the gymnasium and classrooms as well as use of
the gymnasium on Monday — Thursday for athletic uses. He pointed out it was important to supplement
funds available for facilities such as this with grants and contributions from the community. He noted
this would be an important element of this project.
Recognizing that the Council and community were relying on the information Mr. Easton provided,
Councilmember Plunkett requested he describe his experience. Mr. Easton described his involvement in
developing the original studies for the Maydenbauer Center, which has extensive convention facilities as
well as a performing arts facility. He explained his continued involvement in the Maydenbauer Center
including reviewing the financial performance of the facility, updating the financial status of the project,
and working with the Financial Oversight Committee. He summarized this provided the opportunity to
review his projections and relate them to the actual experience of the facility.
Councilmember Plunkett inquired whether the projections were conservative. Mr. Easton answered. they
were not conservative, but were attainable.
Councilmember Dawson expressed concern with the slim packet of information provided to the Council
that differs so radically from the January Business Plan. She inquired whether a revised Business Plan
had been developed. Mr. Easton answered the PFD Board was in the process of revising the Business
Plan and anticipated it would be complete by the end of the week for the presentation to Snohomish
County PFD on Friday, April 19.
Councilmember Dawson expressed concern that the PFD Board was requesting a guarantee from the City
without presenting a revised Business Plan to support the operating projections. She asked if the
proposal was to purchase and renovate only the auditorium and gymnasium. Mr. Easton answered the
current proposal was to purchase the auditorium and gymnasium, renovate only the auditorium, and
construct onsite parking. There are also funds projected to be spent on structural improvements of the
facility but not on upgrading the interior finishes of the gymnasium or classrooms.
Councilmernber Dawson asked the projected cost of purchasing the facility. Mr. Easton answered that
was currently under negotiation. Ms. Conner noted the PFb Board's request for funding and guarantee
could include contingencies. She explained a purchase price had not finalized. The PFD Board had $7.5
million to spend on acquisition, upgrade to the building, parking and any improvements to the auditorium
and gymnasium would require capital fund raising, gifts, contributions, grants, etc.
Councilmember Dawson asked who the potential developer was. Ms. Conner noted Mayor Haakenson
referred to Covenant Construction Management but she was unable to quote a purchase price until the
negotiations were finalized. Councilmember Dawson inquired about what else would be developed on
the site. Ms. Conner referred to Mayor Haakenson's comments regarding parties' interest in increased
height and density. She noted it would be development that would be compatible and not be a greater
impact to the immediate area.
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Councilmember Dawson asked if the PFD Board's negotiations have included discussion about the Board
lobbying the Council to increase heights or density restrictions. Ms. Conner answered they had not.
Councilmember Dawson asked which of the three scenarios the PFD wanted the Council to support. Ms.
Conner answered the best use of the facility was using the auditorium and using the gynmasium for
events and athletics. Councilmember Dawson asked whether any feasibility study had been done
regarding the athletic component. Mr. Easton answered the net revenues from athletics were projected at
$17,000 based on information provided by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. This was also
consistent with revenues collected by PSCC currently for the use of the north gymnasium.
Councilmernber Dawson asked whether the projection for 316 events per year was realistic. Mr. Easton
answered this was not an unreasonable estimate and it was consistent with the level of utilization for
similar facilities. He noted on some days there would be more than one event. Councilmember Dawson
asked whether it was consistent with the current level of utilization. Mr. Easton acknowledged it was
more performing arts events and athletic use.
Councilmernber Dawson referred to the projection for 105 performing arts events per year and asked how
many performing arts events were held currently. Mr. Easton answered approximately 25 per year.
Councilmember Dawson asked if there was a demand for 105 performing arts events per year. Mr.
Easton answered the Market Demand and Feasibility Study addressed potential use by local groups
(those currently using the facility), regional groups (Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera, etc.), and
touring groups. He summarized the usage was based on detailed discussions with those user groups.
Councilmernber Dawson inquired about the projected rental fee for the facility. Mr. Easton stated it was
anticipated to be $750 per performing arts event, which was slightly above the current fee. The PFD
Board was sensitive to the need to provide a facility to performing arts groups at a fee they could afford.
Councilmernber Dawson observed the projections include a number o f small meetings, receptions and
banquets, noting these uses were not in previous proposals. Mr. Easton answered those uses had always
been anticipated. to be included; the type of events that were no longer included were conventions and
conventions with exhibits.
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
EXTEND THIS ITEM FOR ONE HOUR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmernber Dawson recalled the previous plan was a more state-of-the-art convention center and
meeting facility. She asked whether any feasibility study had been conducted on the demand for the
"upstairs old classroom and gymnasium" versus the high profile convention center. Mr. Easton answered
the type of events that would occur in those classrooms were small local events and meetings. He noted
only conventions and conventions with exhibits required specialized space and, under the current
proposal, that type of space would not be provided. Councilmember Dawson inquired about the demand
for small meeting spaces for 25-30 people in the area or from outside the area. Mr. Easton answered they
did not envision much demand from outside the community but within the community there was always a
demand for small rooms at an affordable price. He noted as the price increased, the demand also
dropped. The rental rates for those rooms would be consistent with other small meeting rooms within the
community and it was his understanding such meeting rooms were scarce.
Councilmember Dawson asked whether there was a difference in the capital cost for the auditorium only
scenario and the auditorium/event/athletics scenario. Mr. Easton explained auditorium/event/athletics
scenario merely added more events to the same facility. Ms. Conner noted the greater utilization under
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the auditorium/event/athletics sce ario was the gymnasium. She pointed ou there was no other facility
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in the area that could accommolate a sit-down banquet for 400 people. commented the intent was
not to be in direct competition W1 enter ci ities in the City but to provide a
venue for entities that currently must hold events outside the community.
Councilmember Dawson observed there was no difference in the number of staff for the three scenarios
although each reflected a different number of events. Mr. Easton explained the proposal was a rental
facility so the responsibilities of staff would be to book the building and collect rents. He acknowledged
this would be a lean staff that would be worked hard.
Councilmember Dawson asked whether the feasibility study regarding use of the auditorium reflected
limited staff and that users would provide their own crews. Mr. Easton explained in most instances, a
facility was made available for rent, which included certain basic features but extra setup, microphones,
etc. was provided at an additional charge.
Councilmernber Dawson recalled the previous projections reflected far greater staff costs. Mr. Easton
answered much of the staff costs were related to conventions and exhibits and the higher level of service
associated with that type of event. Councilmember Dawson noted the proposal was to have 4x the
number of events that were currently held in the auditorium. She asked if the groups he anticipated using
the facility were interested in a barebones type operation. Mr. Easton noted in many instances, the users
provide their own ticket takers, technical staff, etc.— that was standard in the business.
Councilmember Dawson asked if the personnel costs included City staff time. Mr. Easton answered they
did not, but other general administrative charges included insurance and professional services such as
legal services, accounting, etc. that would be purchased from the City or other outside vendor.
Councilmember Dawson noted the projected staff cost was $48,000; however, the PFD has already spent
over $120,000 in City staff time this year. Mr. Clifton clarified, explaining the figure provided to the
Council last week was total expenditures related to PFD activities, not what it cost the City. He recalled
the City allocated $34,000 in 2001 to the PFD and the PFD was obligated to pay back 2/3 (or $21,000) of
the amount collected in sales and use tax. Therefore the total was $53,000 — $16,000 in staff time
(including benefits), $24,000 in legal fees, and the $13,000 from the original $34,000 allocation. Ms.
Conner added the original $34,000 allocation was from hotel/motel tax funds:, not the General Fund.
Councilmember Dawson pointed out utility costs were projected to be the same for all scenarios. She
questioned how this would be possible when the auditorium only projected 196 events and the
auditorium/events and auditorium/events/athletics projected 316 events. Mr. Easton advised the figure
shown for utilities under the auditorium/events/athletic scenario would be adequate to support that
activity and could be reduced for the auditorium only and auditorium/event scenario.
Councilmember Dawson commented the Business Plan had not previously included parking and there
was no information provided regarding the parking structure today. Ms. Conner explained the intent was
to have 160 stalls underground and 60 stalls above ground, all contained on site. C6uncilmember
Dawson asked about the cost to construct a parking structure. Ms. Conner said it had been estimated to
be $2.7 million.
Councilmernber Dawson observed that spending $2.7 million for the parking structure and $3.8 million
for acquisition left only $1 million for renovation. Ms. Conner anticipated the $7.5 million would cover
acquisition, a parking structure, and structural improvements such as ADA, seismic and asbestos removal
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and very little renovation. She reiterated a capital campaign would be conducted and grants were being
applied for to fund upgrades of the facility.
Councilmember Dawson referred to projected revenues of $150,000 from parking and asked the cost of
parking. Mr. Easton explained the cost in today's dollars was estimated to be $4 per vehicle assuming
three attendees per vehicle for ticketed events, banquets and receptions. Councilmember Dawson asked
whether any other facility in the area charged for parking. Mr. Easton answered he was not aware of any
other. Councilmember Dawson asked whether charging for parking would impact the demand for the
facility. Mr. Easton explained the bulk of the parking revenue was from ticketed events in the
auditorium. He noted users were accustomed to paying for parking at events and did not feel $4 was an
aggressive figure.
Councilmember Dawson asked the percentage of the admission tax. Mr. Easton answered it was a 5%
tax on the gross value of the ticket, the rate authorized by the PFD legislation. Councilmember Dawson
asked if that amount was included in previous projections. Mr. Easton advised it was.
Councilmember Plunkett asked whether any changes in the projection would be necessary as a result of
Councilmember Dawson's questions. Ms. Conner answered no. Councilmember Plunkett asked whether
most of Councilmember Dawson's questions had been addressed in the projections. Ms. Conner
answered yes. She explained the PFD began with a grandiose plan, scaled it back once, and now have
scaled it down to reality given the amount of available funds. She reiterated Mr. Easton's indication that
these numbers were attainable.
Councilmernber Wilson asked how long the City would be responsible for guaranteeing the bond debt
service. Ms. Conner answered 25 years. Councilmember Wilson asked how long the City would be
obligated to provide any operating deficit. Ms. Conner explained the intent was to come to the City for
funds for the operating deficit only as a last resort. She noted Kirkland raised $600,000 per year to offset
their M&O deficit. She emphasized funds could be raised in the community to offset the operating
deficit. Councilmember Wilson asked if any projections had been done to determine how long it would
be until fund raising was in place to address any operating deficit. Ms. Conner explained the figures
provided projected stabilization in 2006. She noted the project would be phased depending on the funds
that could be raised. She anticipated the building would be operational in 2004.
Councilmember Wilson asked whether the PFD would still have needed funds from the City if the PFD
had sought a public vote to increase the sale tax. Ms. Conner explained that with the constraints imposed
by the Snohomish County PFD, there was no other option than to come to the City. She explained the
construction deadline was moved from January 1, 2003 to January 1, 2004; however, the Snohomish
County PFD imposed a viability deadline of April 30, 2002. She noted the Edmonds PFD did not want to
extend the viability deadline as it would open the door to another entity forming a PFD and possibly
seeking the Snohomish County PFD allocation for the Museum of Flight.
Councilmernber Wilson asked whether the projected revenues assumed a minimal amount of renovation.
Ms. Conner stated the projected revenues were based on minimal renovations and as capital was raised
for further renovations, the rental rates would be increased to reflect the improved facility.
Councilmember Wilson asked if the number of events currently held at the PSCC was limited by
accessibility to the auditorium due to existing agreements the PSCC has with other users. Mr. Easton
answered 20 events per year reflected the performing arts use. There were also two church services held
on the site every Sunday.
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Councilmember Petso referred to Mayor Haakenson's remark regarding height and density concessions
and asked whether she should be inclined not to proceed with the project if she was unwilling to consider
height and density concessions. Mayor Haakenson explained each of the potential bidders that he met
with, who were interested in partnering on a joint project, were willing to work with a partner to create a
performing arts/convention center but were also interested in increased height and density in order to
develop their project on the property. He noted this would come to the Council regardless of whether
there was a performing arts center on the property. Ms. Conner answered that fact should not kill this
proj ect.
Councilinember Petso asked how the City would keep the PFD or renters of the project under control
after pledging the funds. For example if a renter caused a great deal of neighborhood disruption, what
recourse would citizens have to control the use? Mr. Clifton explained under PFD legislation, the PFD
had the ability to own, operate, maintain, etc. a regional center and was an antonymous body. Thus the
City Council would have no control over the type of events that took place in the facility. It would be the
PFD Board that authorized the uses that could occur in the facility. Mr. Snyder assumed if the Council
chose to provide funds, the City could, via an interlocal agreement between agencies, impose conditions
on the use of the funds.
Councilmember Petso asked whether those conditions would need to be established tonight. Mr. Snyder
pointed out this would require the creation of a fairly complex interlocal agreement. The Council could
give staff direction regarding the type of conditions but the agreement would need to be drafted for
review by the Council and PFD Board at a later date.
In response to a question raised by Councilmember Petso regarding the request for the City to guarantee
payment of bonds, Administrative Services Director Peggy Hetzler explained the $7.5 million was the
maximum amount the PFD could issue bonds for based on three dedicated revenue streams: 1) Edmonds
sales and use tax rebate, 2) the Snohomish County PFD funding, and 3) the City's match. Over a 25-year
period, those revenue streams would generate $15 million. However, all that the PFD could access
would be $7.5 million. The proposal was to issue $7.5 million in debt that would be repaid over a 25-
year period. She explained Snohomish County volunteered to issue bonds on behalf of the PFD but
requires the City guarantee debt service in the event one of the years in the 25-year- revenue stream did
not generate sufficient revenue to pay that year's debt service.
Ms. Hetzler explained the PFD asked that she identify possible funding sources the City could devote to
accomplish this 1/3 match. She identified the first 1/4 Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) as the most
appropriate funding source for the 1/3 match. She explained this revenue source was restricted by State
law to capital projects identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the revenues were currently
dedicated by the Council to park purchases. She noted the PSCC was included in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. She referred to a 5-year forecast of REET funds, explaining that assuming a
conservative 1% annual revenue growth factor, incorporating all capital projects currently identified in
the Parks Capital Plan, and assuming certain grant proceeds would be associated with some projects due
to the Parks Department's past success in obtaining JAC grants, this fund would have the capacity to
absorb the $2 million match the PFD requested.
Council President Earling asked Ms. Hetzler to describe the typical annual growth factor in the REET
revenues. Ms. Hetzler explained her research of the past six years indicated total revenues have
increased by over 95% and each year there were increases of 15%-18% consistently until 2000 when
revenues declined by 15% that year. However, in 2001, revenues increased by 18%. Year-to-date
collections are on track with the amounts collected in 2001 and 1999. She noted it was difficult to
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project revenues in this fund because it was economically sensitive and particularly sensitive to interest
rate fluctuations.
Council President Earling noted the forecast indicated some benefit from providing $1 million in cash
and $1 million in bonds. He asked Ms. Hetzler to describe the benefits of this scenario. Ms. Hetzler
explained she also considered providing $2 million in cash or financing the full $2 million to identify a
match each year between the incoming REET revenues and outgoing debt service payments. What
appeared to provide the best match was a $1 million cash contribution and financing the remaining $1
million contribution over 25 years. She noted this would allow the fund to maintain a fairly significant
cash balance at all times.
Councilmember Dawson asked if Fund 126 could only be used for park purchases, how could it be used
when the City would not be purchasing anything. Mr. Snyder explained that would be one of the
purposes of the interlocal agreement, to provide an audit trail showing consideration that would meet the
statutory requirements. He noted the City would end up with some property interest to support the use of
the park funds. Councilmember Dawson commented the City could not provide the $2 million from
Fund 126 absent some type of agreement or interest in the property. Mr. Snyder explained via an
interlocal agreement the City could cooperate and give property to another district provided the use of the
funds in the hands of the other public entity complied with the statute. He concluded the Council could
provide a statement of intent tonight that would be subject to approval of an agreement at a later date
Councilmember Dawson asked who would pay the $7.5 million in bonds. Ms. Hetzler answered it would
be paid from the PFD's revenue streams. Ms. Hetzler explained the sales tax revenue streams were more
than sufficient to pay the annual debt service. Councilmember Dawson asked why a guarantee was
necessary. Ms. Hetzler explained sales tax revenue was also economically sensitive and over a 25-year
period, the revenue streams were estimated to escalate by 3% per year although historically sales tax
revenue has grown at a higher rate. However, due to recessions and other events, there may be a year
When the revenue stream was not sufficient to cover the debt service.
Councilmember Dawson asked the amount of the annual debt service on the bond. Ms. Hetzler explained
it would be a structured debt service that required payment of interest only in the early years due to
growth in the revenue stream over time. The debt service would initially be approximately $440,000 per
year and increase to over $800,000 per year toward the end of the bond issue.
Councilmember Petso asked why the Marina Beach debt service was still in the REET account, recalling
there had been grants obtained to refund the bond. Ms. Hetzler advised the City did receive grant
proceedings of $2,03 1,000; she discussed with Mayor Haakenson when the grant proceeds were received
whether the bonds should be called or the cash left in the REET fund until other issues were explored
such as the PFD's request. She explained that having the extra cash on hand made this work for the PFD.
The City could choose to refund the $2 million in bonds but the fund would need to provide debt for the
$2 million contribution to the PFD. Since the Marina Beach bonds were already issued and the debt
issuance cost already paid, it would seem more economical to leave the grant proceeds in place rather
than issuing more debt for $2 million and refunding $2 million in debt.
Councilmember Petso asked whether the intent was to pay debt service on Marina Beach and borrow an
additional $1 million. Ms. Hetzler agreed that was the plan.
Councilinember Plunkett asked whether the REET funds could be used without impacting other projects
including an opportunity that might arise such as creating parkland from the old Woodway Elementary
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School. Parks and Recreation Director Arvilla Ohlde explained in the scenario outlined where Fund 126
pays the debt on City Hall and the option of the debt service for Marina Beach, the fund could still
support all the capital fund acquisitions identified in the Comprehensive Plan and did not jeopardize any
of the planned expenditures.
Public Comments
Mayor Haakenson asked the audience members in support of the request to stand; a majority of the
audience stood. He then asked audience members who were opposed to the request to stand; several
audience members stood.
Bill Trenkamp, 424 Daley Street, Edmonds, indicated he was opposed to the PFD request for $2
million for a number of reasons including: the State budget was $1.6 billion short; Snohomish County
sales tax revenues have been declining; the City has sought ways to cut services due to declining funds;
and the Pacific NW was leading the nation in unemployment and lagging in recovery. If $2 million was
available, it'should be used for existing City needs and not a project that would indebt the public for
another 25 years. He pointed out a study conducted in 1997 commissioned by a performing arts group
determined that the auditoriurn even after renovation would be a poor facility for performing arts. He
alleged the projected development costs were not based on complete information. The project was not
financially feasible because there were no current seismic studies, no current traffic impact studies, no
EIS, no architectural and design study, revenues were unstable and must come from gifts and grants, the
cte c were based on inflated dollars in 1988 and 1996 studies rather than current costg.-cod-es
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property cost had been determined. There also hMadnot een =nystu�dvof the neg�ative impact on the
people living in the residential neighborhood surrounding the site. He described the significant impact of
the 20+ performing arts events and Sunday church services had on the neighborhood.
Gail Sarvis, 1101 12'h Avenue N, Edmonds, encouraged the Council to vote yes on the PFD's request to
purchase and renovate the PSCC. She recalled comments from the community about the loss of
historical places, noting this was an opportunity to preserve some of Edmonds history. She described the
use. of the PSCC auditorium by students in the Jazz Connection (established by the Edmonds Daybreaker
Rotary) for their performances. If the auditorium was not available for their performances, she explained
this endeavor may not be possible.
Jack Loos, 729 Main Street, Edmonds, remarked the Council was in a unique position as it had
demonstrated an interest in this type of project by looking at community arts as a whole as well as
including it in the Comprehensive Plan. The Council now had a proposal to make this a reality. He urged
the Council to follow through with the concepts developed in the past.
Darlene McLellan, 22615 92 "d Avenue W, Edmonds, indicated her strong belief in partnerships and
stated this was the opportunity for the City to do a partnership. She noted the volunteer PFD Board had
matured rapidly, identified available resources and developed a realistic option. Now was the time for
the City to provide the necessary and available support to make the project happen. She pointed out
Snohomish County had no obligation to support the project if the local community did not. She urged
the Council to proceed with the conviction that this was a worthwhile effort that preserved a fine building
for the future and allowing the arts community to remain intact and flourish.
Council President Earling asked Ms. McLellan if she felt there was enough support in the community to
raise $20,000 - $50,000 per year to cover the operating deficit if necessary. Ms. McLellan said there was
interest from the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation in seeing this type of thing happen. The Foundation
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chose not to maintain a building because museums without other draws categorically die in the debt of
maintaining a building. Further, the community was interested in saving something from the past. She
summarized yes, there was enough support in the community to raise funds to cover the operating deficit.
Cami Smith, 9228 183 d Place SW, Edmonds, described her involvement in the arts including currently
serving on the Washington State Arts Commission. When traveling throughout the state she was
continually in awe of the support that even small towns provide for their cultural centers. She
commented her 13-year old, when told the auditorium may be lost, said "that would be really dumb, then
what would we do?"
Michael Smith, 9228 183 rd Place SW, Edmonds, speaking as a citizen art advocate and President of the
Fine Arts Center of Edmonds (FACE), on behalf of the FACE Board of Directors, urged the Council to
stand up for the arts in the community and vote in favor of the PFD funding for performing arts. He
asked what it would say about the community that prided itself as an arts community, if the auditorium
were lost due to a lack of political support. He urged the Council not to use fiduciary responsibility as an
excuse not to make the financial commitment that this community treasure deserved. The Council could
address any fiduciary concerns by imposing appropriate conditions and oversight to ensure a viable
management plan was developed. He urged the Council to demonstrate their commitment to the arts by
supporting the PFD's request. He acknowledged four FACE board members in the audience.
Edwina Baxter. 22124 98 Ih Avenue W, Edmonds, pointed out the citizens clearly supported this project'
but had not been given the chance at philanthropy given the events surrounding the ultimate fate of the
PSCC. She noted the historic museum united civic leaders and activists who rarely agreed. She
explained this was an opportunity to save something unique as there was no other venue of this size in
the area. She summarized there were many community and art organizations hoping the efforts to save
the auditorium succeeded.
Council President Earling asked Ms. Baxter whether there was sufficient support in the community to
provide funds for the operating deficit if necessary. Ms. Baxter answered yes, and offered to assist with
that effort.
Roberta McBride, 8523 215 Ih Street SW, Edmonds, recalled last year the Council created the PFD to
explore the possibility of creating a regional center in Edmonds. Over the past several months, she
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considerably in an la��to make —theprojec� —more economically feasible. The PFD listened to
neighborhood opponents and made every effort to accommodate their concerns. The PSCC was
desperately needed by the community, and once renovated would be an enticing venue for other arts
organizations to bring cultural enhancement to the City. Without the auditorium, performing arts
organizations would be forced to find other communities in which to perform and Edmonds would lose
much of what made it a desirable community. In response to the comment that even if renovated this
would be a poor performing arts facility, she pointed out this was the only performing arts facility in
South Snohomish County. The PFD deserved the support of the Council that created it and the
community deserved this facility. She urged the Council to support the PFD's efforts.
Norma Dermand, 16214 Meadow Road, Lynnwood, noted Edmonds has always stood out as the arts
center of the area and arts have been an integral part of the character of Edmonds. She noted it would be
unthinkable for the area not to have a performing arts venue and it would much more expensive to build a
new facil ity rather than save the existing facility. Although some neighbors oppose the facility, many
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were thrilled to have it in their neighborhood and found it to be very convenient. The arts groups were
beneficial to the city because they attracted people from outside the area to attend performances. With
the loss of the auditorium, the symphony, if it survived, would be forced to leave Edmonds. She
concluded the City had much to gain by saving the auditorium and much to lose by letting it go. She
urged the Council to find a way to save the auditorium.
Jeri Hamilton, 808 Driftwood Lane, Edmonds, urged the Council to seize this opportunity to support
the request for matching funds to obtain the historic PSCC for the arts and the community.
Mayor Haakenson congratulated Ms. Hamilton on being named "Citizen of the Year."
Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, Edmonds, pointed out the Council was being asked to provide $2
million, to guarantee payment of bonds and to fund any operating deficits that may occur. She
questioned whether the Council had sufficient information to make such an open-ended financial
commitment. She noted an arts district worked with the Edmonds Community College several years ago
to build a new facility but encountered the same problems the PFD has encountered. Prior to seeking
public finds, that arts district developed an operating agreement to clarify the responsibilities of the
owner and operator, prepared documentation identifying personnel expenses, fee assumptions and
budget, and itemized the performances that would use the auditorium each month. Although she
supported acquiring the auditorium, she disagreed with the process that has been followed. She
commented it had been shown the PFD was an awkward vehicle to accomplish that and preferred the
Council purchase only the auditorium and gymnasium.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, Edmonds, explained his concerns with the impact of parking on the
neighborhood had been addressed via the inclusion of parking in the original proposal. He agreed the
PFD Board had done a remarkable job. He supported preserving the PSCC and urged the Council to
consider the importance of the timing of this request. He pointed out if the $2 million was not invested,
the City would lose $2.7 million. He commented the questions posed by Councilmember Dawson were
good and her intent was to protect citizens but timing was of the essence; if the Council did not act now,
the opportunity to preserve the PSCC would be lost. He urged the Council to envision the economic
stimulus the facility could provide to the City.
Rich Demeroutis, 921 Pine Street, Edmonds, expressed concern about the projected use of the
gymnasium for receptions -and meetings and questioned whether people would want to hold a meeting or
reception in a gymnasium. He expressed concern that not enough research had been done on the
structural integrity of the gymnasium and auditorium. He recalled when underground parking was
considered on the Public Safety campus, the water table was too high, a possibility that may exist at the
PSCC. These unknown issues would increase the cost of renovation and construction of the parking
facility. He was concerned with the City providing $2 million and being accountable for future costs. He
noted the community was not known for large companies that donate to the arts such as may donate to
the Kirkland Performing Arts Center. He suggested the PFD request more time from the Snohomish
County PFD, particularly since the construction deadline has been moved to 2004.
Peter Frame, Covenant Construction Management, Inc. advised they were the purchaser of the PSCC
and the entity working with the PFD and a proponent who planned to construct senior housing on the
north half of the site. He agreed the PSCC was a one -of -a -kind structure and the City should find a way
to preserve it. He explained the south half of the building was structurally sound and could be renovated.
The north portion of the PSCC was not structurally sound and should be demolished which they are
proposing to do. The proposal was to build 100% affordable senior housing on the north portion of the
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site along with a parking structure under the north portion which would allow the event center to operate
without impacting the neighborhood. Their experience with senior housing indicates there would be
little need for cars and th t.the deve 1A
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to the community than they required in services �suc as vo unteering at the event center. He pointed out
the huge demand for this type of housing and was hopeful they could enter into an agreement with the
PFD to complete the project. He agreed time was of the essence.
Carol Nordling, 1020 Alder, Edmonds, was frustrated the project was taking on a regional aspea
Although people often refer to Edmonds as a quaint town, this was incompatible with a regional center
due to the accompanying noise and traffic. Her primary concern was the regional aspect of a convention
center in a residential neighborhood. She was disappointed the arts community had been notified of
tonight's meeting but the neighbors had not.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public comment portion of this item.
Councilmernber Dawson clarified the parking would be provided under the senior housing portion and
the PFD would pay for the parking structure. Mr. Frame explained they would provide the land and the
PFD would pay $2.7 million for 160 underground spaces plus 60 above ground spaces for a total of 220
spaces. He explained their use would also have 80 underground spaces in the garage.
Councilmernber Dawson asked what studies had been done to determine whether underground parking
was feasible. Mr. Frame acknowledged no studies had been done yet. Councilmernber Dawson clarified
Mr. Frame was in negotiations with PSCC to purchase the property for $6.5 million and they would sell
the auditorium and gymnasium to the PFD for $3.8 million. Mr. Frame agreed. Councilmernber Dawson
asked if the intent was to demolish the buildings if the PFD and/or the City did not purchase them. Mr.
Frame answered no, they did not propose to tear the entire structure down. Their intent has been to work
with the City on a public/private partnership and satisfy the needs of the arts groups in the community
and sub -region. He pointed out this was a unique opportunity to provide senior affordable housing which
was nearly impossible to provide in Edmonds.
Councilmernber Dawson observed the property was zoned "Public" and Council approval would be
required to change the zoning of at least a portion of the property. Mr. Frame answered other options are
being discussed and they did not have a specific plan that required a rezone although that was a
possibility.
Councilmernber Dawson inquired what plans they had that would not require a rezone. Mr. Frame
answered he was unable to accurately explain what bad recently been discussed with City staff and
would prefer not to speculate further without giving the Community Development Director and City
Attorney an opportunity to consider a proposal that has surfaced during the past few days.
Councilmernber Dawson asked if partnering with the PFD made it easier to do the project without
seeking a rezone. Mr. Frame answered the intent initially was to seek a rezone and there was a proposal
submitted by PSCC to amend the Comprehensive Plan and seek a rezone to R-1.5 zoning.
Councilmember Dawson inquired whether the alternate proposal was contingent upon their partnering
with the PFD Board. Mr. Frame agreed, noting their preference was that the two projects occur together.
Councilmember Dawson pointed out ther ion :int:he 7PFD �Iegislation 'that s R e PFD
partnered with certain groups, they cou . "slide t7hings into existing zoning" without a rezon Mr.
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Snyder said he was aware of the provision but did not know the details. Councilmember Dawson pointed
out that may eliminate the Council's ability to vote on a rezone of the property. Mr. Snyder pointed out
the Council could impose conditions on their participation in the project including ceding back to the
Council the authority that this provision took away.
Council President Earling noted a purchase price had been tentatively agreed on with the PSCC and an
offer made to the PFD of $3.8 million but an agreement had not been reached on the $3.8 million. Mr.
Frame agreed.
Councilmernber Wilson i nquired about the due diligence time frame for the property. Mr. Frame
explained they have conducted investigation but not extensive soils tests. He noted they have some
experience with building subterranean garages in Edmonds and have successfully built a subterranean
garage at 4`h and Walnut and did not encounter any unusual problems.
Councilmember Wilson asked when their due diligence would be complete. Mr. Frame answered as soon
as possible and a time line had been established in the contract that they were required to meet. He
would like to have due diligence compete by mid -May.
Councilmernber Wilson asked whether go/no go points had been identified in the due diligence and asked
Mr. Frame to describe those points. Mr. Fraime commented most of that would be political. Based on
their inspection, they did not anticipate any subterranean problems but a quick soils test would confirm
that.
Councilmember Wilson recalled the PFD planned to begin operation in 2004 and questioned how Mr.
Frame envisioned the process proceeding so that the senior housing was operational at the same time.
Mr. Frame said if the PFD plans to be open in 2004, they would plan to be open at the same time. He
asked that the community and Council work actively in support of this or inform them that they were not
supportive.
In response to Councilmember Dawson's inquires regarding land use decisions, Mr. Clifton emphasized
there had been no negotiations between the PFD,Board and Covenant Construction with regard to any
land use decisions. Land use decisions sought by Covenant Construction would be the sole responsibility
of Covenant Construction and not the PFD Board.
Councilmember Wilson questioned if theISM as identified as a historic structure, was there an ability
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Councilmernber Wilson pointed out the action the Council was being asked to take was only providing
funds to allow the PFD to procced-and-did not absolve the daevelopDer from proceeding with the required,
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unce am what level of co i entthe Council was being asked to provide . He pointed out the best the
Council could do tonight would be to state an intention to go forward perhaps in a three step process: 1) a
general commitment that would meet the Snohomish County PFD requirement; 2) an agreement to agree
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that would identify deal points between the City and PFD; and 3) develop a more extensive interlocal
agreement and possibly a three party agreement. He summarized a very complex transaction would be
required to satisfy the audit trail and satisfy legal and bonding requirements. He asked staff what was the
minimum necessary to go forward, noting the Council could not make a $2 million appropriation tonight
as public notification was required to amend the budget.
Mr. Clifton answered a number of questions were posed to Snohomish County staff regarding what
guarantees they want the PFD or the City to provide, but Snohomish County did not provide answers
regarding what specific guarantees they are seeking other than they want to see a viable project and that
the City supported the project.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT,
THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO SIGN A
LETTER OF INTENT FOR $2 MILLION CONDITIONED ON:
1) SNOHOMISH COUNTY PFD COMMITTING SALES AND USE TAX TO THE PROJECT.
2) A SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT WITH COVENANT CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, INC.
3) A SATISFACTORY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EDMONDS PFD.
4) COMPLETION OF A VIABLE BUSINESS PLAN FROM THE PFD.
Council President Earling commented the Council most often considered infrastructure and public safety
issues which were the guts of the community but to him, the arts community was the soul of the
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lFe-7-is-t-or—ic-57 value of the building became very important to him. He recalled in 1984 the City applied
for the Main Street Project and was not selected, in part because the city did not have many buildings of
a historic nature. He pointed out this was an opportunity for the Council to move. forward but with a
number of conditions. PT nT thf-, nlihlin n rTWP-C-0—
the General Fund; he clarified the funds would come from Fund 126 and
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Councilmernber Plunkeft thafiked the PFD board members and art organizations for bringing the project
to th is point. He recalled ten years ago, this was a dream, a dream that was incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan. He referred to the suggestion that the $2 million should be spent on existing City
needs, pointing out this was an existing city need that was identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
Although he did not want to discount the hard numbers, he pointed out a lot of building and worthwhile
projects were built on faith and hope and that was how the Edmonds Event Center would be built
because the community believed in it. For that reason, he would support the proposed motion.
Councilinember Petso said although she did not originally support forming the PFD because the project
at that time appeared to be "completely and utterly hopeless," she was impressed with how the PFD
changed the project based on new opportunities that arose and have presented a proposal she was
somewhat interested in. She agreed with the speaker who criticized the Council's procedures for not
advertising this as an item on which public comment would be accepted. She urged the Council to stop
doing that, particularly when it was apparent some knew the Council would accept public comment but
others may not have known.
Councilmernber Petso did not favor the Council proceeding with any further action tonight other than
what Snohomish County Council required. Her impression was that Snohomish County wanted to know
where the 1/3 would come from and she was willing to commit to an intent to provide those funds but
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questioned whether that was sufficient for Snohomish County. Regarding the City guaranteeing the
bonds, she was willing to commit to that with the assumption that the City could limit its total financial
exposure. She was agreeable if the risk under the proposed motion was $2 million; however if the risk
were $2 million plus the $7.5 million, she would require more details. She questioned whether Mr.
Snyder could draft a letter of intent that provided an out for the Council.
Mr. Snyder asked Council President Earling for clarification regarding his motion, whether the reference
of Covenant Construction would also include another viable private partners. Council President Earling
agreed that was his intent. Mr. Snyder asked whether the intent of the motion was that any further
approvals would be contingent on necessary opinions of bond counsel and other approvals that may be
necessary. Council President Earling and Councilmember Plunkett accepted this as a friendly
amendment to the motion.
Mr. Snyder pointed out that although the Council had stated its intent, it reserved absolute legislative
discretion regarding the approval of each of the four phases in open session following a public hearing.
Council President Earling agreed that was his intent.
Councilinember Orvis indicated he would vote in favor of the motion. He recalled when he interviewed
the PFD Board candidates, he asked about community support for the project. He pointed out the PFD
selected a site that did not block views, chose to preserve a historic building rather than build a new
building, did not ask for a sales tax increase that would have raised the sales tax to the highest in the state
and instead pursued an alternate route that did not require any increased taxes. He thanked the PFD
Board, the Council, and members of the community for their efforts.
Councilmember Dawson commented there was a great deal of support for preserving the PSCC. Her
initial inclination tonight was that it was not fair to make a decision of this Mmggnitude without th "
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actually voting on, tE-e-C-o-u-n-c--ir-w-a-s--on-ly—a6eeing to talk further. She stressed the need for a public
hearing on this issue to gather more information from the community. She indicated she would support
the proposed motion to keep the process moving forward. She commended the PFD Board for everything
they had been able to accomplish in a short timefra
Councilmember Wilson indicated he would support the motion as crafted and as clarified by Mr. Snyder
because it provided go and no-go points when the Council could make a decision whether to proceed or
withdraw and it provided a great opportunity for the community to get involved. He commented that not
pursing the opportunity to save the PSCC would be a disservice to the community in view of the
outpouring of support for preserving it.
Council President Earling stated that although he included four conditions in the motion, it was the intent
of the Council to move forward and this should be clearly conveyed to the Snohomish County PFD. He
clarified the action being taken tonight would direct the Mayor, staff and him to craft a letter outlining
the intent to more forward and the conditions. With regard to his questions to Ms. McLellan and Ms.
Baxter regarding support in the community, he explained if there was a need to raise funds to cover the
operating deficit, the arts community should be interested enough to solve that problem should it arise.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF APRIL 9,2002
Due to the late hour, this item was postponed.
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