2013-08-30-Ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee (Final Report of Committee)

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CENTRAL FIRE STATION Description Built in 1946, the Central Fire Station is located on Bedford Street at the intersection of Worthen Road and Camellia Place. The 3 -bay, brick fire station has two stories, which include the Fire Chief's office, firefighters rooms, a day room, kitchen and other spaces. There is a trailer and parking lot to the rear of the building. The property has the following characteristics: CENTRAL FIRE STATION 45 BEDFORD ST. Previous Analyses LOCATION: 45 Bedford Street YEAR OPENED: 1948 LOT SIZE: 1.39 acres BUILDING SIZE: 11,841 SF OWNER: Town of Lexington ZONING: CB (Central Business) CURRENT USE: Fire Department Headquarters BUILDING ASSESSED VALUE (FY13): $2.56 million LAND ASSESSED VALUE (FY13): $468,000 TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE (FY13): $3.02 million The Central Fire Station was built when Lexington had a population of roughly 14,500 people. Since then, the Town's population has increased to 33,098 (2012 Annual Municipal Census), and the Fire Department's staffing levels and functions have grown. This has resulted in a need for more space. A 2011 report by Donham & Sweeney Architects assessed the space needs of the Fire Department, prepared an engineering analysis of the building, and described two options for improving the building, including demolition and reconstruction. That 2011 report found that the fabric of the building was generally in good condition for such an old facility, but it described several building issues and needs: • Old, inefficient HVAC and electrical systems need to be replaced • Apparatus floor, which is structurally failing, needs temporary shoring (if station is not replaced) • Building lacks a sprinkler system • Building has very limited universal access • Basement has leaks and floods. LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS