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~RESEARCH Be EXTENSION
Texas AampM System COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
AND LIFE SCIENCES
o partmenl of SOil and Crop SCiences
Date May 1320 11
To Rodney McC lendon CB E
OL KWtf~E fJ J() Thru Dr Bil l Duga ~
Thru OL Dvd B ltenpcg (~ From DL Richd WhtGn t Subject Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
The Soil amp Crop Sc iences Department proposes to bu ild the Scons Miracle- ro Faci lity for Iawn and Garden Research The facilit is needed to continue further dey lopment of Turfgrass Teaching Research and Exten ion outreach programs and by supporting tudents and cienri t with a modem fac ility A major need for the facility is to move forward the development of the Turfgrass Field Laboratory as part oftne 0 erall development of the President appro ed master pl an for the Agricul tural and Envi ronmental Li ~ Scien es Center (U rban Ecology Center) We wil l continue to u e the existing urfgrass Field Iaboratory until a yet to be determined fu tu re date
This state of the art faci l ity J ill house offices conference rOom s minar room and laborato ry The faci lity will also have an equi pment room mechan ica l shop and crop protection chemical storage
Master planning for the facil ity and d iscuss ion w ith Agricu lture and ife Sc iences Facilities Management indicted the best location would be approxim ately 800 feet North of FampB R ad and about OS m il es west fthe General Serv ice Complex located on Agronomy Road
The cenler is projected to be abo ut 12000 gross square feet T he fin ishes will primari ly be brick o r other front fa rade with meta l roof and exterior wa lls Interior finishes wi ll be metal in equipment rooms and mecha ni al shop sheet rock in offices meeti ng room conference room and laboratory and with vi ny l tile or other a ppropria te flooring T he ou tside finishes will be deve loped to comply wilh the campus master plan Appropriate park ing will be developed at the ite
The center is desired to come on-line in the summer of20 12 and is to be funded by donors
Thank You
Heep Center 370 O lsen Boulevard 2474 TAMU College Slation Texas 77843-2474
Tel 979845304 1 Fax 9798450456 hllpJsollcrop lamuedu
Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden
Research Building Concept
Presented to the
Council on Built Environment May 20 2011
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn amp Garden
Research Facility
1
Objectives
1 Implement the President approved Master Plan for
the area North of FampB road
2 To inform the CBE of plans moving forward
3 Showcase the Mission of the Agriculture Program
in lawn and garden teaching research and
Extension
4 Support goals of Vision 2020 to improve quality
and quantity of space for faculty and staff
5 Support long-range COALS departments involved
in lawn and garden research
6 Improve access increase efficiency of operations
by locating activities in one primary facility
2
Projected Space Included Space Sq Ft
Office 1021
ConferenceSeminar Room 3230
Wet Lab 225
Prep Lab 225
Equipment Room 3000
Meeting Room 225
Mechanical Shop 900
Individual PI Units 1200
Supplies Room 100
Crop Protection Chemical StoragePrep 504
Rainwater Harvesting (5000 g) Projected Square Feet (Net) 10630
Projected Square Feet (Gross) 12000
Estimated Cost $3100000
3
Steps Taken
bull Council on Built Environment (CBE) approved concept for the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center (Urban Ecology Center) and approved by President
bull Soil and Crops has worked with members of Ag Facilities Planning amp Construction to determine a suitable site location within the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden
Research Building Concept
Presented to the
Council on Built Environment May 20 2011
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn amp Garden
Research Facility
1
Objectives
1 Implement the President approved Master Plan for
the area North of FampB road
2 To inform the CBE of plans moving forward
3 Showcase the Mission of the Agriculture Program
in lawn and garden teaching research and
Extension
4 Support goals of Vision 2020 to improve quality
and quantity of space for faculty and staff
5 Support long-range COALS departments involved
in lawn and garden research
6 Improve access increase efficiency of operations
by locating activities in one primary facility
2
Projected Space Included Space Sq Ft
Office 1021
ConferenceSeminar Room 3230
Wet Lab 225
Prep Lab 225
Equipment Room 3000
Meeting Room 225
Mechanical Shop 900
Individual PI Units 1200
Supplies Room 100
Crop Protection Chemical StoragePrep 504
Rainwater Harvesting (5000 g) Projected Square Feet (Net) 10630
Projected Square Feet (Gross) 12000
Estimated Cost $3100000
3
Steps Taken
bull Council on Built Environment (CBE) approved concept for the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center (Urban Ecology Center) and approved by President
bull Soil and Crops has worked with members of Ag Facilities Planning amp Construction to determine a suitable site location within the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
1
Objectives
1 Implement the President approved Master Plan for
the area North of FampB road
2 To inform the CBE of plans moving forward
3 Showcase the Mission of the Agriculture Program
in lawn and garden teaching research and
Extension
4 Support goals of Vision 2020 to improve quality
and quantity of space for faculty and staff
5 Support long-range COALS departments involved
in lawn and garden research
6 Improve access increase efficiency of operations
by locating activities in one primary facility
2
Projected Space Included Space Sq Ft
Office 1021
ConferenceSeminar Room 3230
Wet Lab 225
Prep Lab 225
Equipment Room 3000
Meeting Room 225
Mechanical Shop 900
Individual PI Units 1200
Supplies Room 100
Crop Protection Chemical StoragePrep 504
Rainwater Harvesting (5000 g) Projected Square Feet (Net) 10630
Projected Square Feet (Gross) 12000
Estimated Cost $3100000
3
Steps Taken
bull Council on Built Environment (CBE) approved concept for the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center (Urban Ecology Center) and approved by President
bull Soil and Crops has worked with members of Ag Facilities Planning amp Construction to determine a suitable site location within the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
2
Projected Space Included Space Sq Ft
Office 1021
ConferenceSeminar Room 3230
Wet Lab 225
Prep Lab 225
Equipment Room 3000
Meeting Room 225
Mechanical Shop 900
Individual PI Units 1200
Supplies Room 100
Crop Protection Chemical StoragePrep 504
Rainwater Harvesting (5000 g) Projected Square Feet (Net) 10630
Projected Square Feet (Gross) 12000
Estimated Cost $3100000
3
Steps Taken
bull Council on Built Environment (CBE) approved concept for the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center (Urban Ecology Center) and approved by President
bull Soil and Crops has worked with members of Ag Facilities Planning amp Construction to determine a suitable site location within the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
3
Steps Taken
bull Council on Built Environment (CBE) approved concept for the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center (Urban Ecology Center) and approved by President
bull Soil and Crops has worked with members of Ag Facilities Planning amp Construction to determine a suitable site location within the Agricultural and Environmental Life Sciences Center
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
Site on FampB Road Desired
4
Current
Turfgrass
Field
Laboratory
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
We will continue to maintain and use the current facility until a to be
determined future date
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
The Phase I Turfgrass Field Lab Relocation
Irrigation Plan
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development
Site Buildings Needed to Support Teaching Research
and Extension Programs in Turfgrass Management
The Phase I Field Lab Relocation Initial
Turfgrass Installation
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
7
Site Considerations
bull Infrastructures already in place
ndash utilities in close proximity
ndash several access routes exist
bull Adjacent to Turfgrass Field Laboratory Development site and fits with an Urban Ecology Center Concept
bull Compatible with President Gatesrsquo wishes to leave Academic Corridor for academic departments as much as possible
bull Potential partnership among departments
bull On Shuttle Bus Route proposed Outer Loop Transit Corridor per Campus Master Plan
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
Perspective
8
Scotts
Miracle-
Gro
Facility
for Lawn
amp Garden
Research
General
Services
Complex
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
9
Council on Built Environment
We look forward to completion of this new state of the art facility to be able to continue excellence in
Turfgrass teaching research and Extension programs
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Lawn and Garden
Research
Facility
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM TO Dr Karan Watson Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Rodney P McClendon Vice President for Administration FROM Prof David Woodcock Chair Design Review Sub-Council DATE June 22 2011 RE Design Review Sub-Council Report Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research On June 15 2011 the Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) reviewed a proposal from the Soil amp Crop Sciences Department to build the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research This facility would be located off of FampB Road about 05 miles west of the General Services Complex and would be used for turfgrass teaching research and extension outreach programs The proposal describes the facility as having finishes of ldquoprimarily brick or other front faccedilade with metal roof and exterior wallsrdquo but the DRsc recommends exploring the use of metal walls on all sides and considering this as a prototype for future agricultural research facilities There were also questions about how parking would be addressed The DRsc would like to see the project at schematic design phase to review these two issues The Design Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research as presented but looks forward to reviewing more detailed drawings that would address the concerns mentioned above cc Design Review Sub-Council Members Jo Williams
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-
Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization Review Sub-Council
July 25 2011 MEMORANDUM To Dr Karan Watson Chair Council for the Built Environment Dr Rodney McClendon Chair Council for the Built Environment Subject Proposed Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research RECOMMENDATION
The Council for the Built Environmentrsquos (CBE) Facilities Utilization Review sub-committee (FURsc) recommends that the CBE support the request by the Soil amp Crops Sciences Department to construct an approximately 12000 gross square foot teaching research and outreach facility at the location shown generally north of FampB Road The construction of the $31 million facility will be underwritten by donations
SCOPE As stated in the proposal cover letter the facility will support the Turfgrass teaching research and Extension outreach programs of the Department and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The facility will be comprised of offices a conference room and laboratory There will be support spaces such as a shop and crop protection chemical storage
ANALYSIS
The proposed site for this facility is located within the master plan area previously approved by the President The approval of that plan included provisions that future development would be reviewed and approved by the University This request complies with that expectation The current Turfgrass Field Laboratory is located generally on the west side of Agronomy Road The proposed site is located on FampB Road on land being cultivated to support the future development of this laboratory
We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis Sincerely James Massey Chairman CBE-Facilities Utilization Review sub-council Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Attachments CC CBE-FURsc members
- Pres Approval PACKET Scotts Miracle Gro Facilitypdf
-
- Pres Approval Scotts MiracleGro Facilitypdf
- Request Scotts Miracle Gro Facility
- Request Presentation Scotts Facility for Lawn and Garden Research
- DRS rec to CBE-Scotts Miracle Gro Facility 6-15-11
- CBE-TSC_Scotts_Miiracle-Gro_Rec
-
- CBE-FURsc RecommendationScotts Liquid Gro20110725
-