Table Of ContentDesign Report Appendix
Friends of Aztalan State Park Visitor Center
Aztalan, Wisconsin
June 15, 2015
Photography by: Daniel Seurer
Table of Contents
Page Numbers
Project Description
Design Team iv
Special Design & Planning Issues 1
Building Program
Space Tabulation 3
Site Program 4
Room Data Sheets 5
Design Concept / Basis of Design 13
Overall Architectural Design Concept
Site Design
Architectural Systems
Plumbing and Fire Protection
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Electrical
Sustainable Design 18
Sustainability Checklist
Daylighting Standards
Energy Conservation Measures
Building Code Analysis 29
Budget
Project Cost Estimate 31
Operating Cost Estimate 32
Project Schedule 33
Design Drawings:
Renderings
Survey
Architectural Site Plan
Civil Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Structural
Architectural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Outline Specifications
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Project Team
Owner Friends of Aztalan State Park
PO Box 855
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Architect: Dimension IV Madison Design Group
6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 120
Madison, WI 53719
Civil, Structural and Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
Mechanical Engineering: 5100 Eastpark Boulevard, Suite 300
Madison, WI, 53718
Electrical Engineering: Hein Engineering Group
319 West Beltline Highway
Suite 111
Madison, WI 53713
Landscape Design: Kate Stalker Associates
Madison, WI
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Design & Planning Issues
1) Site Conditions
Aztalan State park has been managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 2000 and is
currently 172 acres. The park contains numerous archaeological features from the Middle Mississippian and
Woodlands Native American cultures in addition to the park offers compatible modern-day recreational
opportunities. The site has been designated as a National Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and is a human burial site.
As identified in the park master plan, as adopted in June, 2003, the new Visitor Center will be located on
approximately 2.3 acres of land on the current western edge of the park. This area has been previously disturbed
and extensively sampled with test pits by prior archeological surveys and is believed to be “clean” of artifacts. By
developing this area of the park, the Visitor Center will not obstruct the existing views from within the site,
especially from atop the mounds. The location is however very visible from Highway Q and the Visitor Center will
be a prominent feature when first entering the park.
The proposed site presents some constraints in the placement of the building. The building has been sited
between the current park drive and the proposed re-routed location, there is also a setback requirement from
County Highway Q. In addition to the constraints of the roads, there are several large mature trees that are to be
preserved. Great care is required to minimize disturbance to the trees with regard to grading the surrounding
area and primary construction activities. A topographical survey of the area immediately surrounding the new
building site has been accomplished.
2) Zoning
The park currently falls under Jefferson County’s A-1 Exclusive Agricultural zoning ordinance. A formal variant
may be required, including public hearings and final approval by the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning
Committee.
3) Utility Service
There is no existing natural gas service to this area of the park. WE Energy has indicated that extending the
existing main from the Town of Aztalan would be an expensive and un-economical endeavor. Therefore, if
needed for mechanical systems, an onsite propane tank would be required.
Water will be provided by an on-site domestic water well. A septic system will be utilized; a drain field system
is preferable as a mound system could be perceived as having archaeological significance. Preliminary soil
conditions seem suitable for a drainage field to the north although a percolation test to confirm these assumptions
is pending.
WE Energies will extend a 1-phase power line to the site along highway Q with a pole-mounted transformer
and underground service to the building.
4) Historic Preservation
The entire site had been designated as a National Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The site falls under both Wisconsin State Statues 44.40 – Historic Field Archaeological Act and 157.70
Burial Site Act. Therefore the design is to be reviewed by the State Historical Society and supervision by an
archaeologist during excavation activities will be required.
5) Environmental Impact
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has classified this as a Type _____ project requiring . . .
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6) Other Legal/Regulatory Issues
The new Visitor Center is a project undertaken by and funded by the 501c3 private, non-profit Friends of
Aztalan State Park (“Friends”). Once construction has been completed and the new Visitor Center occupied, the
Friends will gift the building to the State of Wisconsin via acceptance by the Natural Resources Board. As a
result, DOA/DFD standards must be met in the design and construction of the facility. As part of this on-going
effort representatives of the WDNR have been involved in the preliminary design.
7) Schedule Issues
The Friends’ group is in the midst of a capital campaign to generate funds for the cost of design and
construction of the new facility. As part of this effort a Construction Manager (Maas Bros Construction, Watertown
WI) has been contracted to perform tasks such as project cost estimating and eliciting competitive bids to ensure
a successful, budget conscious project. Until their funding goals are met, no further design or production of
construction documents will proceed.
In addition to the funding restraints, it may be advantageous for construction to be scheduled to begin late
summer- early fall. At a modest premium, construction could continue through winter, and would allow for
occupancy of the building to be ready at the start of the visitor season. Furthermore the bulk of construction
would happen outside the park’s peak visitor season and therefore minimize the disruption to the visitor
experience.
The proposed road work, as indicated in the park’s master plan, to divert the current park drive around the
Visitor Center to the west would also complicate construction scheduling. Although the design would allow for
the current road to remain for some time, it would be best for park operations if both projects could happen
concurrently. This would minimize the cost of land rehabilitation and landscaping.
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Space Tabulation
The following is a tabulation of net area and occupant load of each space in the proposed Visitor Center:
Room Name Net Square Feet Occupant Load
Lobby/Exhibit 790 48
Multi-purpose Room 990 142
DNR Work Area 185 3
Friends’ Shop (Display) 260 9
Net Assignable (ASF) 2225
Table/Chair storage 270 1
Public Restrooms 290
Utility Room 120 1
Total: 197
Gross SF (GSF) 3155
Agency Method (ASF/GSF): 70%
BOMA ((Usable+Common Area)/GSF) 96%
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Site Program
1) Zoning Ordinance
(cid:1) Zoned A-1 Exclusive Agricultural
(cid:1) Height: 35 feet maximum.
(cid:1) Front Setbacks: 85’ from centerline; 50’ from right of way.
2) Traffic/Parking/Pedestrian Access
(cid:1) Bicycle parking.
(cid:1) Barrier free accessibility.
3) Storm Water
(cid:1) Sediment control for water quality from paved area run off.
(cid:1) Capture “clean” roof water for irrigation (internal vault).
(cid:1) Pervious surfaces at outdoor terrace.
4) Services
(cid:1) Trash.
(cid:1) Electrical transformer and Air conditioning condensers.
(cid:1) Domestic water wellhead.
(cid:1) Septic tank and drainfield with vent pipes.
5) Landscaping
(cid:1) Inviting entry plaza.
(cid:1) Simple and durable plantings (trees, shrubs, grasses and seasonal planting areas).
(cid:1) Landscape buffers.
6) Lighting
(cid:1) Building entrance and security lighting.
(cid:1) Non-glare fixtures, down-lighting only.
7) Miscellaneous Amenities
(cid:1) On-building sign facing Highway Q.
(cid:1) Donor features (flagpole, benches or pavers).
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AREA: LOBBY/EXHIBIT
SIZE: 790 square feet.
FUNCTION: Main access to library and Multi-purpose/Community Room
Display and distribution area for information of interest to the public
Access to public restrooms and drinking fountain
Serves as a pre-function and break-out space for the Multi-purpose/Community
Room
Access to Janitor’s closet
Possible access to a Friends store
FINISHES: Floor: Polished/Stained Concrete
Walls: Painted Gypsum Wallboard
Ceiling: Wood T&G Paneling
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Double set of entry doors for delivery access.
Doors should be accessible for patrons with strollers and individuals with handicaps
automatic entry doors. Made of safety glass and metal frame
Visitor Center can be closed, but access to lobby and community room can still be
available.
Electronic security control
Provide a well-lit (overhead) area for patrons waiting for a ride
FURNISHINGS: Electric water coolers: 1 pair at two heights as required by Code.
Wall mounted bulletin board and racks for brochures and other literature.
Display case: One wall mount and one floor (existing)
Donor wall feature – recognition plaques and/ or floor tiles
Sign: hours of service.
Seating/ Bench
Waste/recycling receptacles
COMMENT:
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AREA: MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
SIZE: 990 square feet (142 Occupants @ 7 SF/person)
FUNCTION: Provides an area for meetings for community organizations
Provide space for the public to rent
Provide a gallery space
Storage room for nesting tables/chairs, etc.
Provides storage for service clubs/ group to use
FINISHES: Floor: Polished/Stained Concrete
Walls: Painted Gypsum Wallboard
Ceiling: Suspended ACT
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The meeting room should have easy access to parking, restrooms and kitchenette.
Accessible during non-business hours
Separate thermostat control from Visitor Center
Future Movable wall partition should be installed to partition the room in to two areas
60% and 40%, with separate lockable entrances. Movable partition to have a high
sound rating and sound seals.
Space should be easily reconfigured
Special attention should be made to acoustics/ soundproofing
Dimmer switch for lights and light controls to permit a variety of lighting levels.
FURNISHINGS: Chairs for 100
Tables to seat 8 12 tables total
Coat storage Coat hooks/ racks
Storage 270 square feet (100 chairs with dollies and tables)
Lockable AV cabinet
Ceiling-mounted LCD projector
White wallboard suitable for projection with tray
Sound system for microphones and audio equipment
Room-darkening shades
Tackable surface
Podium
Wall art hanging system
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