National Forests in Florida
Ocala National Forest
Participants:
Randy Warbington,
Reg. Facility Engineer
Bill Speer,
Regional Architect
David Culp,
Regional Architect
Mason Miller,
LA/Rec Staff Officer
Jer Marr,
Lake George District Ranger
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Kamal Otman,
NF in FL Engineer
Mark Warren,
NF in FL MERL Staff Officer
Tony Tooke,
NF in FL Deputy Forest Supervisor
Alison Thorn,
NF in FL Landscape Architect
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EXCERPT FROM BACKGROUND
PAPER
and expand the Lake George Ranger Station Office. With the inclusion
of cost pools, design, contract administration and interior furnishings
the total projected cost is closer to $980,000. In July, the Forest
Leadership Team will decide whether to provide Forest "small
construction funds" in FY 2005 and 2006 to makeup the needed
$350,000. Consideration was given to constructing a new office,
but the price tag was prohibitive.
The project will involve renovating the existing office of 3,700
square feet and adding 2,050 square feet of new space. Through
the use of Federal Highway funds and road construction funds the
parking area and entrance/exit driveway would be relocated and
a turn lane constructed off State Highway 40.
Due to the high visitation and visibility of the Lake George Ranger
Station, the Regional Office would like to participate in an interdisciplinary
design charrette using the Built Environment Image Guide. The team
would consist of the Regional Office and Forest representatives.
The process will take one week and involve the District Ranger
at the opening to provide guidance and at the closeout.
The objective of the charrette is to agree on a concept for the
office, parking and entrance driveway. This will occur in July
or August of 2004. Following agreement on a concept the Forest
will work with the Regional Office to complete a design and hopefully
be prepared to advertise a construction contract in the spring
of 2005 to correspond with the receipt of the $550,000 allocation
in the FY 2005 Congressional budget.
DESIGN CHARRETTE SCHEDULE
Monday
6:30 -11:30
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Travel to Site
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Monday 12:30-2:30
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Discuss objectives, orientation to BEIG and Sustainability;
Line Officer Input.
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Monday
3-5
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Dedication, Alexander Springs, Visit other Local Projects.
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Tuesday
8-10
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Study global and regional influences—natural,
cultural and regulatory—which are likely to affect
the project.
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Tuesday
10-12
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Visit project site, interview Ranger’s Staff and
affected personnel to collect applicable data, preconceptions,
ideas, etc.
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Tuesday
1-5
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Discuss w/ team regional and local influences observed
at or near the site, and how these might affect or translate
into site and architectural character and/or project components.
Consider regulatory issues and other project objectives
as well. BEIG Video.
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Wednesday
8-12
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Explore conceptual site plan designs which incorporate
the ideas discussed.
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Wednesday
12-5
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Explore building and system features and how these might
integrate with the site. Discuss before drawing. Architect
may provide conceptual sketches which illustrate ideas
being considered. Actual preliminary floor plan and elevations
to come later, but to be guided by the team’s decisions.
Also possible materials and color scheme.
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Thursday
7:30-9:30
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Further refine presentation to Ranger and staff.
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Thursday
9:30-11:30
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Present the team’s concepts to the Ranger and
staff for feedback.
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ESTABLISHED DESIGN GUIDELINES
Site:
- Preserve existing trees and vegetation
- Develop a needed sign plan
- Design lighting as required, but keep minimized
- Design storm water system to comply with St. John’s Water
management
- Allow for adequate turning radius of large RVs (minimum 50’ inside
radius)
- Consider buffering
- Landscaping plan needed; Consider xeriscaping and rainwater
harvesting
B U I L D I N G :
- Good indoor environmental quality
- Low energy, low maintenance
- Recycling and resource conservation
- 7800 sf maximum; 1300 sf add alternate
- Front entrance not to face Highway 40
E N T R A N C E / E X I T R O A D :
- One central access point; Consider alternate fire exit
- Entrance/Exit perpendicular to Highway 40
- High visibility
P A R K I N G :
- Existing = 34 FLEET / 60 EMPLOYEE / 6 PUBLIC
- Proposed = 35 FLEET / 40 EMPLOYEE / 12 VISITOR (2 RV) / UNPAVED
OVERLFOW
FINAL CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
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