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PBC was concerned about the 5 foot width of the corridor to the apparatus tent. Jeff stated that could be increased to 6 feet. The Fire Headquarters (HQ) Design Development (DD) was also discussed. • Some areas of minor concern were presented from the Hazardous Materials Investigation. • Signal systems have been reviewed. • Soil samples currently are out for testing. The landscape work is being revisited. • Design revisions are in process for the canopy & dormer. DPF stated they are in communications with the town council regarding Camilla Place easement, and that it is updated properly. Moving of the road is required to provide public parking against the building as designed. The DRT (Design Review Team) asked that snow removal and snow storage on site be understood. Review of the Energy Model showed at 14.2% above building code on savings. Cost will be more due to being an all electric system. On target for surpassing the stretch code and LEED Silver. Jeff informed the committee the schedule is a little behind due to finalizing some meetings that needed to happen. The bid pack for the Interim HQ will be ready at the end of January. The schedule shows a 5 week review period and a 4 month construction period. 3. Visitors Center Update Don Mills (Mills Whitaker Architects) Don updated the committee on past and present phases of the Visitor Center Project. October of 2017 approved the DD phase at Special Town Meeting. An informal review with the Historic Districts Commission discussed design, exterior materials, and value engineering items. December 2017 meetings with Public Facilities & Economic Development discussed approval of plans and elevation concerns. At present the following have been addressed: • Distribution of plans and elevations to consultants. • Soil Borings; unforeseen water piping &telephone wiring. The 1St boring showed water well below planned basement, and site characteristics are good. • Preparation for energy modeling & analysis, and make initial contact with Eversource for energy incentives. • Review of updated site planning consideration. • Discussion with Revere Copper for possible donation/reduced rate if the decision is made to use copper. Don discussed dates for the DD phase and final reviews before presentation to Annual Town Meeting. • February 2018— Engineering DD Submission to the Architect • March 2018 — DD Package to the Estimator. Review with PBC & HDC followed by review with Board of Selectman. A review of Don's slide presentation showed the basement layout for bathrooms, addition of a costume room, and storage area. The 1 st floor layout incorporated outdoor bathroom access, a PBC Meeting 01.11.18 2