Police Departments and EOCs are, by law, defined as Essential Services

and, as such, the buildings that house them are subject to stringent
building code obligations and, in particular, rigorous structural
requirements. Portions of the existing structure, under and adjacent to
the Police Department's portion of the building, are visibly damaged and
deteriorating. Water inftltration into the lower portions of the building is
rampant when it rains, accelerating structural damage and posing a
constant threat to the building's electrical service.
Additionally, very little of the building is truly ADA compliant. Reaching
the department's front doors and public lobby requires climbing two
flights of stairs. Although some makeshift access accommodations are in
place, they are far from ideal and do not set a good precedent.

Observations and Recommendations

Police Department

The building has served its purpose for over fifty years, but it has not
aged well. It has little to no historic importance, shows signs of
structural decline, has significant water infiltration problems, is reliant on
increasing outdated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and it
does not meet basic applicable codes.

The City of Carmel Police Department occupies the north end of a

sprawling. multileveled concrete-and wood-framed building, located on
the southeast corner ofJunipero and Fourth Avenues. Portions of the
building also house the City's Public Work D epartment. The building
was designed by Architect Burde, Shaw & Associates, in collaboration
with consulting structural engineers Steven H . Sassoon & Associates, and
it was built in 1966.

Near-term fixes for the water problems may be possible, but they will not
address other deficiencies: a more comprebensi,e approach is warranted
and recommended. Given the time that it will take to plan and execute
any meaningful solution, studying the options-the most likely being
either extensive renovation, building replacement or department
relocation-and selecting an approach should be a City priority.

The Police Department's portion of the building houses a wide array of

diverse functions. In addition to offices, record storage and standard
staff support spaces, it includes Booking, Fingerprinting and Holding
Rooms, Dispatch, Animal Control, Dog Kennels, an Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), an indoor shooting range and the City's main
teledata/911 server room. The department completely fills all available
space on its two, relatively small floor levels, which are only
interconnected by a residential-scale interior stairwell.
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Recommend repair of all roofs and roof leaks for 2- separate

roofing systems per CIP projects identified for FY '12-'13 and
'13-'14.
Repaint throughout.

Replace FAU system.

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Recommend expansion of dispatch area and p rovide storage for

records.

Recommend asbestos abatement.

Remodel and expand entire facility or relocate Police

Department.

Recommend structural and seismic reYiew and recommendations.

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Shared amp service to Public Services and Police

Deportment

8.9.10,11.12.13.14.15. 16. 18 Block: 48

~-------------------Current Use

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Gas

Police Station. 9_1_1_C

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_ m_u_n
_i_c__a_li_o_n_s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Natu.r.al

Historic or
l andmark Status

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Zoning

Sq. Ft.

12096

Year Built

1966

Structure Type

Type V. wood framed

heavy timber &
poured-in-place cone.
Walls and Floors

Access/Egre~
s
Yes. Main Level

Walls

of fa cility.

----

- -

Roof

. --

No. Stories

Fire Service

Attic

Basement

y
I

-~
N

Septic

----

. 3

Storm Drain

i Yes

---

---

Building Systems

; Yes

HVAC
Deck(s)

-------- ---- - ------- -- ---

----<--

Sewer

----

Sanitary

---

single pane.
painted wood
- --. - - - -Tar & Grovel and
Wood Shake

- --

Domestic

Approx. 24' to grade

Height

- --

Exterior cement
stucco and
shingle siding

--Windows

~-~

- ---- .-

Vfu~r

R4

----Exterior---Finishes
-

-~E _ ____

Propane

--

Parapet Wood Framed

Roof Deck/Plaza
Cone. Roof Deck

-+

_ _cooling____ ..

- -- -

' - ---

- --- -

HVAC in EOC newer replaced by AM BAG. Police

Y ! Station shares FAU and boilers with Public Services.
Radiant heating in walls.

Heating

For 911 System _

Electrical
Main Panel

------1-

Y , amp panel w/ main breaker.

- - - - -

Runs Public Services. Police Deportment and Youth

Center

Fire Alarm

Sentry

Plumbing

-~

Water Heater

---

Fire Sprinklers

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Generator

Y !

-Y

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Recent Studies or
Estimates

Termite Inspection Reports. Cost Estima te for

Replacement Plaza Membrane by DMC Construction
2009

Pending Repairs

Communications & Security

Telephone

- - ----

- --

e
1

Cable TV

Internet
Security AI; ; -- = -

Iy

Fiber Optics

~
I

Challenges

Related Data

Replace and repair the patio roof deck and p la nter

membrane. drains. gutters and downspouts and
concrete steps, replace step lighting and patio lighting
per CIP request and adopted FY ' 12-' 13 for est.
$850,000/ Replace roof and HVAC. thermostats.
rezoned radiators & ducts budgeted $345,000 deferred
FY '13'-' 14. Paint building inside and out est. $27,000
deferred to FY '12-'13. Remodel and addition
requested per CIP FY '1 1-' 12 for expansion. increased
electrical demand. heating and air handling systems,
p lumbing, remove asbestos, build structure over Police
vehicular parking area.
Roof leaks have occurred in the Public Servic es
Garage since 1967. Structura l concrete substrate under
' Plaza is failing due to on-going roof leaks/water
intrusion. The facility does not conform to ADA
compliance regulations. throughout. ElectricaL
plumbing, and mechanical systems outdated.

Other Significant On-Site

Improvements

------- - - -- ------ - - - - 1 4- designated spaces for police vehicles available in

final delr?rmination of AD A compliance subjeU to 8uild1ng Deportment review.

Associated Parking

the parking area plus 1- ADA on Junipero. 2- parking

Enforcement Vehicles. 1- Animal Control Truck and
Police Motorcycles. Public parking available at Vista
Lobos lot on Torres St.

-- - -

Office Space

-- - - -

t- - - -- -- - - -

Storage Space

- - - -- -

Yes Main Level parking designated on street to access

Public Counter at Dispatch

ADA Compliance

--

Finol determination of code compna nce is the sole responsibility of the buildmg department

N
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Past Uses

Remodels and Additions

-~

HazMat Reports
Energy Audit

. Tar and gravel roof. skylights. sheet metal flash1ng, roof

jocks. downspouts, over flow scuppers replaced in
1987. EOC d esigned in 1992. Police Department
I Remodel.

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. Asbestos
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AMBAG 2013

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