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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.5, FeasbilityRelocateFutureCompetitivePool pC tn) ~ 82 AGENI)A STATEMENT ~ PARKS ANll COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION L~r~MEETING DATE: January 22, 2008 SU13.IEC1': Feasibility of Relocating Futurc Competitive Pool from Emerald Glen Yark to the Dublin Swim Center Report by Paul McCreary, Parks awd Comnaunity Services• Managei° A"I"TACIIMLNTS: Conceptual Site Plan RTCOMMLNllA'1'ION: Receive repart and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the preferred location for tlie Competitivc Yool FINANCIAL STA'TEMENI': None DI:SCRIP"TION: The City Council established a medium priority objectivc to assess the potential for joint projecUfacility improvements at Dublin High School. At the direction of the City Council, StaPf has conductcd a preliminary feasibility study regarding relocation of thc dcep-water competitive pool planned for Gmcrald Glen Park, to the existing Dublin Swim Center site. Based on this initial analysis it appears it would be feasible to locate the pool at the Swim Centcr. I-Iowever, this could result in cost increases exceeding the available budgct by at least $1.4 million. Moving thc pool could also have a negative impact on the revenue potcntial Por thc Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex. It may bc diificult to mal<e up for this loss in revenue at the existing Swim Cenler, resulting in an increased opcrating subsidy. Based on the analysis it appears the main advantage to moving thc competitive pool is that it would make it more convenient foc the High School to ofFer and expand upon competitive swimming programs. Pollowing is a summary of the findings of thc analysis. 1'ROYOSLll YROJLC'I' SCOYE "1'he Dublin Swim Center Competitive Pool Project would provide for the construction of a 6,150 square- foot deep-water competition pool that could accommodate swim teams, diving, water polo, synchronired swimming, lap swimming, deep water aerobics and intermediate to advanced swimming icssons. This would be the samc sized pool that the City is planning for Emerald Glen. "1'he proposed project at thc Dublin Swim Center would also include the construction oP a new 3,940 square foot building to accominodate the restrooms, showers, storage, administrative and mechanical spaces needed to support the competitive pool. Construction would include all necessary decking, turf and irrigation improvemenis. Other amenities would include water polo goals, an electronic timing system with touch pads and a scoreboard, and an underwater speaker systcm far synchronized swimming. A new three-meter diving structure would also COPlj:s T0: Dublin Unitied School District Superintendent ITEM NO.: 8.5 G:\PARKS COMMISSION\AGNDSTM712008\I-22 Competitivc Pool Analysis.doc be installed and the matching one-meter diving structure would be relocated from the existing pool at the Swim Center. CONCI;PTUAL SITE PLAN Conzpetitive Pool Site Analysis It appears there is ample space onsite to accommodate the new pool and related amenities within the existing fence line. Attachment 1 is a conceptual site plan. The proposed location on the site was selected far the pool because it requires the least amount of disruption to existing facilities and provides the best access. This location would allow the competitive pool to be open when the existing recreation pool is closed to the public. The proposed competitive pool is situated with the lanes going from east to west, which is the preferred layout for competitive swimming. The pool location also takes advantage of the existing turf hill, which would bc terraced to allow for stadium-style seating for viewing swim meets. The pool would be bordered by 20-feet of deck on the ends of the lanes and 10-feet along the sides, which would accommodate swim meet operations and pedestrian traffic during a meet. An electronic scoreboard would be located on the east end of the pool so that swimmers could see their place and time when they finish a race. Staff envisions that the competitive pool could be operated on a year-round basis based on dcmand, separate from the existing leisure pooL As a risk management measure, a fence would be needcd between the two pools to ensure that patrons would not wander into an unattended pool area. Otherwise tlie pool covers would have to be removed from both pools every time the facility was open and lifeguards would need to be assigned to both pools, even if one of the pools was not being used for programs. Without the fence, a child could fall into the leisure poof unnoticed, creating a liability far the City. New Bctilding Site Analysis 7'he competitive pool would increase the capacity of the Dublin Swim Center by 308 people. Per the California lIealth and Safety Code that would generate the need to add a minimum of six showers, five toilets and four lavatories, as well as a first aid room. A new 3,940 square-foot building would be constructed to accommodate the necessary restroom, mechanical, administrative and storage needs as follows: • Locker Rooms/Family Changing Room 860 sf Pirst Aid Room 80 sf ¦ Lifeguard Locker Room 360 sf • Administrative Spaces 300 sf ° Pool MechanicaUChemical Rooms 1,360 sf • Storage 250 sf ° Circulation Space 730 sf The building would be located to the east of the existing mechanical building, creating a new breezeway entrance between the buildings. A small office with an admission booth would be located on the southwest breezeway side of the building to allow pool fees to be collected when the main facility was not open. Space would be included for a new lifeguard room, which would be necessary to accommodate the larger rotation of lifeguards needed for the additional pool space. This space is needed since the existing lifeguard room at the Swim Center was designed for only 20 employees and currently the City employs close to 50 each summer. Storage space would also be needed for lane lines, lifeguard stands, pool covers, starting blocks, water polo goals, swim meet equipment and the timing system touch pads. 2 of 5 SOILS ANALYSIS AND POTI:NTIAL REMEDIATION In general the area has highly expansive soils and the groundwater is at or near 13' below the surface. Based on initial discussions with the School DistricYs soils engineer, the groundwater would impact the structural design of any of the Pacilities. The soils conditions could further require specific construction sequencing which may impact the timing and cost of the project. Based on cominents fi•om the soils engineer the impacts should be minor but would need to be addressed as part of the construction requirements. It is unknown to what extent or cost until further site-specitic evalLiation is completed. UTILI'1'IES ANAI.YSIS Currcnt utilities appear adequate with the exception of the sewer systcm. Most likely some upgrade work would necd to occur and additional sewer permits wotild most likely be required. Some underground utilitics such as drainage may be affected and would need to be relocated at the time oPconstruction. `I'his should be a minor impact. There is ample electrica] service for the projecl. When the mechanical building was renovated a new larger electrical service panel was installed to provide for future expansion at the facility if necessary. In a recent discussion with the Architect from that project, hc coniirmed that there is enough electrical service for the new competitive pool and related building. PARKING ANALYSIS Currently the swimming pool capacity at the Swim Center is 480. The City has shared use of the parking lot adjacent to the Swim Center, which has 103 spaces. During school hours, the City only has use of the 14 parking spaces adjacent to the Swim Center entrance. The current parking arrangements are meeting pcak demand during evening swim lessons and swim team practice during the summer. I Iowever, extra coordination has been necessary to accommodate parking during larger events such as swim team dual meets (two teams). During dual meets use of the overllow parking at the other sidc oPthe school has bccn suflicient for the parl<ing demand. When the City has held the Tri-Valley Swim Lcaguc Championships in the past, which has eight teams and over 900 swimmers participating, permission has been obtained for use ol' the adjacent church parking lot on Saturdays. However use of the church parking lot can not be counted upon for overl7ow parking. When construction of the IIigh School is complete, the parking area adjaccnt to the Swim Center will increase in size irom 103 to 280 spaces. Totai parking on the school site will increase by 380 spaces, lrom approximately 321 to 701 spaces. 1'he addition ot the competitive pool to the site wouid ivcrease capacity at the Swim Center ii-om 480 to 788 swimmers. E3ascd on past experience, the parl<ing at build-out of the high school should be sufficient to meet most of the needs for Swim Center programs, with some exceptions. Parking during schbol hours would remain an issue that would prevent the City from developing adult fitness and competitive swimming programs during the noon hour, which can be core revenue generating programs in these types of facilitics. 'lhis could be mitigated iP the District could provide 50 dedicated parking spaces Por pool users during school hours, as has been done in San Ramon at California High School and the new Dougherty Valley IIigh School. "Tlic addition of the Periorming Arts Center may also make parking problematic during evening nerfnrmances, siirilar in what it exnerienced during graduation ceremonies Parlcing may also nose an issue when trying to secure larger regionai swim meets that would require parking for 1,200 or more participants and their families. These meets are also important revenue generating opportunities. Moving the competitive poo( to the Swim Center could stifle the chances of holding larger more prestigious meets, which could be accominodated at the Emerald Glen site, which has more overflow parking in close proxiinity to the park. 3 of 5 I3UDGrT ANALYSIS It is estimated that it would cost the City at least an additional $1.4 million to construct the competitive pool at the Dublin Swim Center. It is estimated the total project cost would be at least $3.8 million, which includes the normal 10% contingency, plus 15% for additional mobilization and unknowns that may arise due to the preliminary nature of this report. If the competitive pool were constructed at the Dublin Swim Center, it is anticipated the size of the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex would decrease by approximately 2,950 square feet. However a 3,940 square foot building would need to be constructed at the Swim Center, resulting in a net increase of 990 square feet of additional building space. I3ased on code requirements and the loss of economies of scale, there would be duplicated spaces at both facilities. Table 1 below summarizes the changes in building sizes and project costs. TAI3LE 1- SUMMARY OF CIIANGES TO 13UILDING SIZES AND PROJECT COSTS [3uilding all Pools at Building Competitive pifference Emerald Glen Pool at Swim Center 13uildrn Size Gmerald Glen Recreation Com lex 34,155 sf 31,205 si' -2,950 sf Swim Center Com etitive [3uildin > 0 sP 3,940 sP +3,940 sf Total 13uildin Si•r.c 34,155 sf 35,145 sf +990 si' lslrmaled Prro jec! Cos! Gmerald Glen Recreation Com lex $17,922,164 $15,462,730 -$2,459,434 Swim Center Com etitive Buildin $0 $3,836,203 +$3,836,203 Total rstimafcd Pro'ect Cost $17,922,164 $19,298,933 +$1,376,769 The additional $1.4+ million would need to be fiinded by the General rund or an alternate source. Development Impact Fees could not be used for the additional costs. PO'I'ENTIAL PARTNrRSIIIP WITII DUI3LIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Staff inet with the School District Superintendent to outline the project scope and to discuss the potential for a joint use project. The Superintendent indicated the District is interested in exploring the potential for a joint use project at the Swim Center, and potentially other facilities. However the specifics of how the District envisions partnering with the City are unknown at this time. SUMMARY Based on this initial study conducted by Staff it appears it would be feasible to physically construct a deep-water competitive pool at the Dublin Swim Center site. There appears to be ample space and access available. Ilowever, the project would exceed the available impact fee funding by $1.4 million. [n addition, there are several other factors which may affect the revenue potential for competitive swimming and fitness programs for the City since the synergy of having the pool at the Lmerald Glen Complex would be lost. This synergy includes the cross training opportunities that would be available at the Recreation Center and its close proximity to the Emerald Point Office Buildings and I-Iacienda I3usiness Park. Additionally the Dublin Swim Center site would limit the City's ability to expand daytime compe i ive swimmmg an i ness programs, as wc as e a i i y o o arger regiona swim mee s, uc to parking constraints. If the Commission and Council support the concept of potentially moving forward with the Dublin Swim Center Competitive Swimming Pool Project, Staff recommends that a pool architect and a soils engincer be retained as consultants to provide a more thorough technical analysis of the proposed project and updated cost estimate for consideration as part of the FY 2008-2009 update to the CIP. It is estimatcd that 4of5 these services would cost at least $35,000. In order to have the iniormation in time for the budget, Staff would need to retain the consultants as soon as possible. RECOMMENllATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Conunission receive the report and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the preferred location for the competitive pool. 5 of 5 I I