Planning & Design Meetings FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING 1/22/2014 - MinutesGunn HS FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Palo Alto Unified School District
22 January 2014
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GUNN HIGH SCHOOL
Palo Alto Unified School District
FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE: 22 January 2014, 1:00-1:45 pm
SUBJECT: Gunn HS Facilities Steering Committee
ATTENDEES: See attached sign-in sheet
The following are the highlights of the meeting:
Projects in Design or Planning
Central Building Project:
1. A presentation of the current schemes to the FSC committee with a brief history of
what the original project was, how it fit into the master plan, and how it has
evolved into its current configuration was given. The current scheme has the
music programs attached to the existing Spangenberg Theater with a courtyard
separating the classroom functions. A covered walkway connects the two
program elements across the new courtyard. The classroom functions are
oriented towards the existing quad.
2. The original project was a single story building and that a two-story version was
presented as a possibility in April of 2012. The two schemes presented showed
both a single story and two-story option. The single story scheme and the first
level of the two-story scheme were similar. The two story scheme provides three
additional classrooms and the College Career Center and Wellness Center on the
second level.
3. The following were the comments to the presentation:
a. The central copy room can be reduced in size to 300-400 SF.
b. A large storage room can be created from reducing the size of the central
copy room. The site has many storage demands including PTSA needs.
Direct access of the storage room to the exterior is highly desired.
c. A folding partition was suggested between the Activities Classroom and the
adjacent Flex Classroom. The question was asked if it is being used in the
current classroom building and if it is desired. The concern was expressed
that the partition would provide adequate acoustical isolation between the
rooms and how often it would be used in the open position. Further
consideration needs to be given to this feature before a decision can be made.
d. It was noted that adequate visibility to the exterior elevator exist and that a
secured vestibule was not necessary.
Gunn HS FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Palo Alto Unified School District
22 January 2014
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e. It was noted that for acoustical reasons carpet might be a better floor material
than linoleum for the second floor.
f. Secured golf cart storage needs to be accommodated whether it’s part of this
building’s program or located elsewhere on campus. All of the golf carts (5
total) do not need to be stored in the same location. It was suggested that
since one of the carts is for Activities use, that theirs might be located near the
Activities program areas.
g. The committee was reminded that this is only the conceptual design phase
and that the design will evolve as more detailed information becomes
available. The location on site, the configuration of the building, and the
program elements is what is important in the conceptual phase.
h. The committee voiced a strong desire to pursue the two-story scheme.
A vote was taken to determine if the conceptual design to move forward for approval
by the Board of Education (BOE). The vote was unanimous. The project will
scheduled tentatively for the BOE meeting on February 25, 2014.
E and K Building Modernization Update:
1. The construction documents have been submitted to the Division of the State
Architect for plan review. At this time, 2 of the 3 plan check sections (access and
fire) have completed their review. The structural safety section is still under review.
Construction Update
Miranda Avenue project:
1. The Miranda Avenue project is currently on schedule. The weather has helped this
project progress.
2. It was noted that much of the louder construction activity has been completed.
Next Meeting
Tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2014
Public Comments:
The questions was asked how the building will be decided whether it’s the one or two-
story scheme. Tom Hodges (TH) responded that both schemes will be presented to the
Board of Education (BOE) for review. The two schemes will be developed into the
schematic design phase where a budget will be prepared for each scheme. The BOE will
evaluate and give direction to staff at that time.
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Prepared by Erwin Lee of Deems Lewis McKinley. Please advise if you feel that any of the above items are
inaccurate or need further clarification or detail.
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22 January 2014 H.M. GUNNHIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto Unified School DistrictDLMA R C H I T E C T U R EFacilities Steering CommitteeCentral Building Project
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictMaster PlanArea of Improvements
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictEnlarged PlanSpangenbergBuildingAddition
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictSpangenbergTheaterMusicChoirLobbyEntry CourtPatioActivitiesFlex ClassroomApril 2012
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictMusicChoirLobbyEntry CourtPatioActivitiesFlex CRBalconyOpenToBelowMedia ArtsFirst FloorSecond Floor (Possible)April 2012
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictCentral Building ProjectFirst Floor PlanDashed line indicates footprintOf existing RC Building
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictCentral Building ProjectSecond Floor PlanDashed line indicates footprint ofexisting RC Building
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictCentral Building ProjectSingle Floor SchemeLobbyMusic 1Music 2CourtyardStg.OffStg.OffControlBoothOfficePractice Rms.Practice Rms.CRCommonCopyC.Conf.Covered AreaTicketsSpangenbergTheaterLobbyCourtyardSTGOffSTGOffControl BoothOfficePractice Rms.Practice Rms.MW
Gunn High SchoolPalo Alto Unified School DistrictCentral Building ProjectTwo-Story SchemeFirst FloorSecond Floor.CourtyardLobbyCoveredArea
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