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individuaahzeri educed ion desigraed to foster high
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TABLE OF CONTE NTS PAGE
1. Summary af FinJings
- S1lTcrrnoec# 2
- LoTmo�'cb 2
1| sins Campus conditions 3
- Summary of Ma] W■D and Findings ]
- Buildings and Land kaou� 3
• space program and Eo || mom t I
- Historical Development 4
- ORmptis DcAgn 4
- Transportat!on and Parking4
- U�| iG and Drainage 5
HT. 1-ogram for Pin 6
- Enrol|mentand Spate Program 6
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Academic andSt t rvlre-9 9
- &d nlrt m Rc and Su ppa r Services 11
- Studept Housing 12
Recreation and Athletics 13
- CiRut! = as.pc;dJIf . service) 14
- Parking l§
Utilities a d Drainage 19
Phasing 22
rV, camp s Design 24
- m :;pesign Pr inc ip U Z4
- D(,-signc [,! G 25
V. Implementation 30
- 2ti iNing RanovatiurAe trofit- DUimnDev mcltpmc&.Ss 30
• Kcxt Steps 30
& Landscape,M2lIo Plan
Egnc and Ompbi MS ter Plan
G Starniwater ManagenicntAan
V, Appendix
A. Spaces Moves and Program
13. ParkingncmB Calculations
LIST OF FIGURES FOLLOWS PAGE
1. ilium ra e Plan 2
2. Csmp,»ui| ings 5
& wetlands 5
4. 1947 MaserrMan 5
i om !; Structure 5
& Pedesidan Circulaeon 5
7. C-ampus&ccess and Vehicular Circulation 3
S. Parking 5
@ Ste= M q Diagram 6
, Land and Building Use Plan k
11 IID. McQuade Libirary 1-
12-AJ2k Rill Hall 12
tam tam Sullivan Hall 12
14 S. CuAing Hall 12
15A-15D. Crildea Hal 12
16A-16B. Austin Hall 12
. Bookstore/Retail Cenler
I& Security In formation Building 1
Im Circublion Plan 14
. Parking DBI lr man flan 16
21. DeveloprricntZen Plan 22
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. Camp&Structure Plan 2,4
2 2I Dq¢nOlints 25
LIST OF TABLES PACE
QTt Proposed a Pid Fa lyt Officr,InCm'k2s 7
|1! Proposed Student Housing £3
|1! Day6me Parking Demand 17
I, SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
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The Merrimack College Master Plan has been prepared as a result of an interactive process
within Ihc OnIlege over the last year. To direct and review the work conducted by Sasaki
associates, Inc.{Anthony Blackett, a N tswr Plan Steering C'nrnniittee was formed. This plan
represents an update to the 1984 Master PI an and has carefully reviewed the original .1947
Collery Master Plan for the estnpus.
The companion report to this dacument is the May 1990 1 nVell tory Report which ducumellIs in
detail the existing conditions can carnpus, The Inventory Deport investigated physical planning
parameters (1)uildings, land resources,development regulations, traffic, parking, utilities) and
program related factors cnrollmen1, space utiIiY�ation, space needs).
Alternative mamer plan strategic,;were vigorously pursued with the Steering Committee to test
the locaIion, amount and priority for new facilities and d vclop agreA:.-mcnt on the guiding
principles tipon which the campus plan would be founded. In addition, nuiner€pus work sessions,
Meld reconnaissance tasks and interviews with a 1)road range,of administrators and Faculty
representatives have been undertaken as part of the master planni$19 process.
TN, 1.99.1 Merrimack College Campus Mader Flan as presented herein is the final product of
the above d(scribeA process and provides Merritt ark College with a blueprint towards the year
ZOO aad beyond. The IIIw;I rat ive Plan, )~'figure 1, docurnenIs the layouI of the Master Plan.
Meister Plan Gnats
1. Accommodate, the short-Ierm priority program elements in conccri w1th the goals,
strategics for longer terrn program obiwives.
2. 1`I5e 1)riority program elements to create positive chskrges to the physical layoat of the
campus,
3. Reinforcc existing la ad use pattern and eliminate any conflicts.
4, Maintain the compact qualiikc s of the campus in recognition that cosiveaient walking
distances and maintaining open space are priorities,
, Build upon aad extend the campus structure as cslsblishcd in the academic care by the-
relationships of buildings{open spacefeireu[a tion.
6. Keep the bulk of parking supplies and major vehicular activity to the cdgcs of campus to
create a pedestrLin precinct.
7, Establish a strong vision for the MasIer Plan that aspires to fully implement (lie mission of
Merrimack CbIlege and is reflc:u.tivc of the Augus11nian spiritual and educational traditions.
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Summary
The priority prgj4�:cts as established by the Master plan reccsgnized the pri'nary need to reconcile
spaccc being released in aullivan Hall and Cushing Hall as a result Df the construction of the new
Science and Engine rijig Building. Renovation of existing buildings emerged as the primary
strategy to provide for much needed classroom and faculty office spacc,as well as to address
subs lantial deferred maintenance issues. To provide for additional student housing, new
construction was clearly accessary.
The plan rccognimm that the College is at a lcey juncture in its development where new
devcloprnenf no longer can appropriatcly Iake plac:c without displai nnent of other campus
fficil1ties, and dries even in the short-tcrrn, long-term innplicatioms must be understood,
The plan rec.ommccnds that [Ile same basic system Of campus circulation and open space be
main[ainod, however, the plan strives to clarify pedestrian precincts from vehicular routes.
Thus,soirne roadways are rc"digned and parking li,is been redistributed to meet both daytime and
evening inccds without impacting the acadernic care and student activity areas.
TN, natural sWIems of the cainpus have been respccted for #hc practical purpose-s of avoiding
flooding aad preinnium coms[ruction casts. I-Iowcver, beyond thaw reasons, the plain maintains
and enhances the na#ur l woodlands, developed opens space and views vistas in response,to tine
value they provide to establishing the very pasitive fc-a[ure-%of the campus. The property to the
west across lm/Andovcr Street is mai0isi'led as a reserve rc.cogniaing the severe corns#raj nis of
steep elopes and wetlands.
The plain addresses the need to provide for a wider range of activities on-carrnpus related to
indoor and outdoor r"rea€oars upportunities, public events (performan= and sports
competiIion) and to provide a [rue campus center facility where students, faculty and staff'e'en
interact and psrticipaw in those activiIies t hit t develop the College community.
FShon-Tenn Pr-ojeeis
I. Renava[ion to suIIivarn and Cushing lull
2. Renovate and expand Gildea [-[all into Campus Center
3. Canstruc[ a Central Services Building on perimeter
4. Rernova€c and expand power house/garage to reta i I/convenience shcxps
5. Renovation of McQuade Library aond D R61ly Hail
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1. cons iruct a new field house: faci€iky
2. ComsIruct new Standen[ housing (2200 beds)
3, Reconstruct the Elm/Andover S true t entry
4. CJornstruct a Security/Information Building
5, Construct a new AuditoritrmUheater Building
. Develop the west cam[>u,s for play fields
7. Retain des igna[cd academic bui141ng sites in the campus care
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11. EXISTING CAMPUS C:ONDITTONS
The: lnwntory ReporI (May 1990)was prepamd to conflrin the existing conditions on campus
and jn the surrounding enviroumcm as lhcy affect future physind&vcloprnent of 11rMerrirnack
College, This reporI doeumccnlcd the results of the first phase of a three phase planning effort.
The repurl was based upr)n a combination of site;re:cunnai:�satice, interviews with College,
offieials and town representatives and review of available reports, data and previous plans from
archival data, etc. The report rcvkwed historical development trcn&, land and building use,
open space and design issues, utility systems, circii lit(ion and parking, building space program
issues and enrollmej)t trends.
Summary of II odor Issues and k'i nil ings
The following section summarizes ihi� inventory data and the recurrent themes that were:
developed as a insult or on campus reconnaissance, interviews and planning analyse.,,. This
summary is intended to provide a feicus on the ccntra1 planning issues that were addressed
through the developme m of ahcrnaiives and ultimately the Ma--'ter Plan. Keay Maps from. [lie
Inventory Report arc included herein in addition to the sum mary text.
Building and Land Resources
• The College is well situated overall in ierms,of an adecliuilc land base (228 t acres)
with a significant amount of dcvelnpable area remaining.
• The vacant campus property across Elrn{Andover Street repro-SCnts an opportunity for
a range of polcmial uses either directly or indirectly relalcd to the basic operations of
the College although the properly is signii+cantly impacted by steep slopes and
wetlands.
• The:developed cainpus area is clearly zoned between acade.micladmin is]rative,
funeinns, student housing and recrea#ion.
• Slope and soil con4ilinas present few cons itainis to devc:loprnent overall, however,
Agaifteant areas of non-developable:wcilands do exist on the campus property.
)educational uses and uses traditionally associated wil h Col€cgc&vcl me'nL are
allowed uses in turrns of zoning, however, local tow I' pining by-laws sutxstantially
regulate projW dcM ign and site improvements through site plan review.
* Many of the alder academic buildings irk the cure campus are in nu—A of rehabilitation
to address dder red maintenance items ajld systerns upgrades.
Space Pmgram alyd Enrollment
• The C'ollege's total arnuunt of space is below that provided at comparativc institutions
even wit1i the occupancy of the new Science and Engineering building. This is
demonstrated in part by exceptionally bigot classroom utilisation.
* Library space on campus is more than adequate but the amount and mix of dazrorom
space is inadequate for clernand atnd lilt well suited to class si7.es. There is a clear need
for an additional large lecture hall.
Administrative and faculty offices, student services space and indoor
athleticsltrcrea[ion space are deficicat to relation to comparative institutions,
• Additional ors-carnpus beds may be required to maiatain present enroll ePit due to
decline in commuter applicants. Increased resident population will require additional
support servicess, recreational faciihic.9, etc,
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n cnrolinient of all nut 2,1W FPE with a fresh inan class of 525 is projected to be
maintairkcd For the near future:with on long-term plans for significant enrollment
gro%vth. I.lowever, possible,program options include the addition of graduate: studies.
• To reinforce and clarify the unique;identity cif Mcrdmack College, the Enrollment
Cart'mittee r"omrnended x programmatic focus on ethics,
FIislotical Development
Since it's founding in 1947, the College has gone through sever] planning and
development stages that have been inflai spiced by=alIinent and program growth.
The original coliery pilaster Plan has been only partially reafl zed, however, the
inclusion of the north open space quadrangle and prominent plat mcnt of the Chapel
and Austin Hall have been consistent interpretations of that original plan.
* The period of the late 1950's through the 1960's"w the need for significatit expansion
of academic and student liousing facilities a6L cj�rollrne;nts grew and students began to
he;housed oil-c=pus.
• Buildia1g projects in the 1970's and 1980'i�addressed needs for cart-campus
athletics/recre ition and a burgeoning demand for student housing.
• The:piling and design of the new Science and Engineering 1)uiIding has reinforced the
principles of placing academic buildings on open space quadrangles as established on
tiie original earn pus plan, rind has suggested the;formation of a new south quadrangle.
Campus Design
* The north quadrangle a the campus core presents a pleasing, formal upc11 space
frt�mcd by academic buildings and Austin Heil,
• The.overall arrange ment of buildings and open s paws outside of the,campus Cnre
lacks either formal structure nr clear axial relationships that would provide strong
visual connectinns and organizing principles.
■ The formal landscape planting.-,and backdrop of nit Iural woodlands vegetation 13rovide
strong pnsitiwe featur , to the,campus setting.
The location and extent of storface,parking lot-,between. the academic core ar�d student
housing and athletkcs/rec:reaIianal Ftc iliticx negatively impacts the overall campus
image and fi.ano ons.
The College lacks a clear and image;�ihle;"front door",although it is rorogai md that the
Clispel is intended to provide this image.
• Lighting,signagc, curbing amid overall strcctscape{walkway improvcments presc-nt an
incunsisIenI paiuttc of mats tklIs and fixture,-,with the,notable exception of the,north
quad at campus care.
• Pc4a,,iriain are providc d witty an esxcellent systern of walkways in the ictademic core
but sidewalks are lacking in many other portions of carnpus and pedestrian/vehicular
conflicts are evident.
• The,locaiion of the Power H ruse acid service vehicle,activity to the Power Horse and
to G iIdea mall impact the quality and function of the major pedestrian route on
campus that lies between the twn buildin&�.
T'raxa,sportaiiv: and Parking
■ The College is well served by regional high ays from perms nortli (1-495)and points
south and west (1-95 and 1-93).
major roadwily intersections adjacent to the campus operates at poor Jew.,Is of service
4lue to very lsirge, traffic.volumes during the, AM and PM peak commuting perms,
however, im provernen is are slated for the € oute 114/125 corridor irk the near future.
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Of the,six access poinIs to campus only three expericncc significant use ota a daily
basis. T11we include; the Fiin{Andover S1rec-1 driveway; the Boulevard at Route
114/12,5 and Volpe,R ad at the Andover Bypass (Route 125).
Overall daytime parking s+ipply(1,561)is adcgnate for resident stndemis and
commuter students but demand for£aeulty/staff designatW, parking areas exr;crds the
current supply.
■ Evening parking demand can he sigli f"icantly higher (ban daytime demand and
conditions arc worsened by the concurrence of night.classcs,sporting events and/or
periodic special events when permanent pavesd parking supplies are occasionally
exceeded by demapid.
flfilifie s and Drainage
■ Doe to capacity iimi[at iol3s of the sewtlge IreatmenI distribution systems in both towns,
future campus devcfnprnen] projects will likely be required to provide mitigation in the
form of monetary contributions towards oft'-campus improvements to the town system-
0 Adequate water supplies are;available from both towns for significant additional
ompns development.
■ The main elecltic puwr.r. distribution system on c{Impus IS Operating at or near capacity
and will require upgrading for additional campus developmment,
• portions of the on campus subsurface stettm distribu€inn sy&Ie'm require significant
retrofit and repair, however, the Boiler House has significant additional.opacity
available.
The campus currently oxperiencc.5 significant flooding in low lying field areas and
along the Poulevard. Working cmpt raIively with the towns and possibly the stale, it is
necessary to identity j iuprovcme nts that will address these existing problc111s and any
future development (hat will impact runoff conditions.
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111. PROGRAM FOR PLANNING
ENROLLMENT T AND SPACE PROGRAM
Enrollment
Since 1986 enrollMcnt at Merrimack College li js consistently been around the 2,300 FM level,
however, this tray be expected to deer sc slightly over die,next five years. The basic strategy to
attempt to maintain enrollments in the face of a declining pool of high school graduates in
Massachusetts is as rcconisnended by the Enrollment Management Committee, fourfold:
Y. Project a clear identity for Merrir ai*College focused on ethics.
2. Provide more student housing on campus.
3. increase student body diversity targeting minorities and international students.
4. Consider new academic programs,including graduate level study.
To remain at the 2,300 FTE level (including co-op studenIs),a freAman class of 575 would have
to be proj"tcd over the planning period. However,rc cent enrollment Ircn& indicate a
fres,hrnan class of about 525 which would translate to a total FTE of 2,100 for the:lhort term
planning period.
In the longer terra, the college admin ist ratio,,clots not foresee significant enrollment growth.
However, if new academic programs emerge on the gradwite level, they arc most likely to be in
(lie areas of ethics,accounting and/or education.
Splice Program
One of the fundamental purposes of this i4Masler Plan is to address the, release of spai�c i11
Sullivan Hall and Cushing Hall chat will be caused by the opening(June 1991)of the new
Science and Engineering Buildipig. Many iterations of space reassignrc'ews have been prepared
and tested with the Master Plan Steering Committee(see T. Blackett report in Appendix)- The
following description and Space Movcs Diagram (Figure 9) provide an overview to the space
program strategy for Merrimack College. Priority has bm.,n placed on the disposition of
program needs within the existing building rc.5ources on campus.
The principal assumptions in generatisig the space prograrn plan are:
To a greater or lesser extent,all departsrrenisI suffer from space deficiencies and thus all
departments should benefit frojn the spiwe made available by the moving of the science
departments out of Curbing and Sullivan into the new Science and Engiricering
Building.
• Outlying Hurnanitks and Social Sciences faculty offices in Gildea,McQuade and
O'Reilly will be consolidated in Sullivasl and Cushing (except for Foreign Languages
who bave expressed a desire to remain in O'Reilly).
+ Business will expand into all of O'Reilly (except for above mentioned Foreign
Languages.
1 Except sciences which are movi Pig to a new building and the Library stacks and read areas,
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• ProvhLio l of mores da!,sroarns (at more.appropriate sizes)and a new lecture hall are
necemary.
The center of gravity of the czarnpus is Gildc:a, and thus GiIdw should cont iaur-in its role
of tr`ampws center, lout physically expanded and architecturally enhanced to a form and
appearance more befitting to the unique nature of its services.
* Austin is correctly located for its administration Functions; at a main campus entry,yet
neat in conflict with the academic.care; and the building hay,a prescncc commcnsuratc
with its role. Thus, its continued use as ad aniois Era tion is appropriate.
e C'.arnpus service funclion&e.g.Physical Plant, Suuurily,c.tc, are located In an ad hoc:
maanncr in various -and oftepi prime - spaces in the campus gore. These should be;
consolidated in new Central Services building and a eA:urily{InFormation Center
building,thus increasing operational efficiency and releasing valua}#ale sfrace in the core
a the campus,
• The existing Boiler House site should be used for mul t i-pu rpGse functions related to
strident services and day-to-day scrAccs opera Iions given it's key location can ca€nprea;.
• Provision of a new 600 seat auditorhim is desirable io aIlow fnr public performance on
campus.
Provision of a new indoor atliletic facility for inIrtamurak/recreation is desirable to
address non-varsity aIMeIics needs and miniinire existing con licts wiIhin Volpe.
The net result, in terms of new additional classroorns and offices in existing buildings, of the
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If w w,as yet quantii*i d, academic profit ams were to cmcerge, the rcco in inended spate moves
would have to he re-evaluated, However, for the foreseeable;future, implementation of the
spaces moves contained herein would adequately serve the nerds of the College. The strategy
for the long-tc-nn campus"build-oui"clots fficlude additional academic building sites but they
would be uttnccessary in the live to tcn year outlook with the implementation of the
recommended space move program.
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1. snd and Building Use
The;Master Flan is founded on the concept that while the existing overall land use pattern is
appropriate anti valid for the Cn?lege,certain intervention is required to letter connect housing
anti recreatio Rai facilities to the acadcrnic administrative core,and reallocate parking to locations
that are functional but net ilitrusive to the core campus, The Land and Blsilding Use Flan
(Figure 10) demonstrates iliac another basic strategy towards providing for identified facilities
n.eedi is to renovate existing campus buildings and reprogram the space in lieu of new
cnnstructioll.
With the opcning of the new Science and Enginccdng building, the.flan proposes substantial
renovation of Sullivan Hall,Cushing Hall aad to a lesser exient, O'Reil[y ball,
A]i three buildings would cunlinue essentially as academic facilities except for Sulliv$li where,as
describcxl in the Administrative and Sapport Services scOion tliat fellows, the first floor would
be for an enrollment management function. All three buildings are in need of renovation
(beyond that re uired for reprogrammil1g the space.) to address basic system." (heat ing,
plumbing, air conditioning)as wcli as to address possible structural overloading issues to
Sullivan and Cushing.
Gildea l-hall which holds a prominent central location tin campus, planned to be upgraded into a
Irue C'.amptn Ccltter facility, is propo5ed for renovation and expansion. The,first two levels
(basement and first floor) arc proposed for renovation and expansion to accommiadate student
ford service and student activities. The upper llonrs will be renovated for reprogramming the
space I all array of sludcnt.services needs and faculty dining.
McQuade Library is planned for mtad"t renovations to cxoa tid library operations area,
climivate faculty offices and the,print center and provide better rnedia cuter facilities.
Austin Hall renovaition is intended, in the Iong terra, to consolidate InstitutiOnal Advancement
and Administration functions buI assumes the continuaIion of the txisting uses by the
Augustinian Ordcr.
Tht;Boiler Plant building is intended for renovation/expansion to house student and faculty
services (iJOoWnre, copy Centel"etc,) and retail uses (flood, convenience items, Computer!lore).
This txon ept recognizes the trey Iocalion between studf;nt housing and the academic core that
the Boiler Phkni cxhlbits,
A new campus security/information center, located at the Elm/Andover Street entry, provides an
appropriate Incatiun for security office function and visitor jnformation.
The proposed Audituri urn is located to terminate the"Sou Ih Q und"formed by McQuaide,
O'Reilly and tire.nrw Science anti Engineering Building. At this prominclrt location, the
Audituritarn is well positioned for public events Qicrforrnanccz,lectures, etc.).
The proposed Field House has been positioned cluse I Volpe Center and field spate to gain
functional efficiencies but providc separation bctwcclt varsity and recreational/intramural
facilities, In effect, the rcoreationlat h letiis zinlle of campus is reinforced. Fidel space has been
expanded and relocalcd along with the tennis courts as shown in the plan. The proposed
Iocatiors are:convenient to bath sI u&nt housing anti Volpe Center and the proposed Field
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printing e:cnIer and publii�stions, to a perimeter location out of the carnpus core, but with
excellent vehicular access.
Student housing is proposed adjacent !o the Townhouses to rcinforce that housing zone and
provide housing close to the,campus core. The plan shows a configuration that creattw&pleasing
and functional scale and character to the open space courtyards that are well connected 1>ack to
the core academic buildings.
Parking lots arc proposed to be redesagaed aPid reloca led to inore perimeter sites, but within
acceptable walking distancc�, Key features of the parking strategy include: expansion of the
Freshman Lot, provision of a Jarge lot adiacent to the Volpe CA,,ator and cons€ruction of a new
lest across from St.Thomas,along with the, redesigii{redtictio of-;paces at the existing main
parking loI area. The plan for parking is discussed in considerable detail in a later sec lion (see
Parking).
Academic and Student Services
The disposition of academic departments shown on the floor plans that follow(Figures 11 to 17)
fall into the general pattern of:
• Arts arm �Iu ma ni tk,,s and into Cushing.
• Social Scict3ec into Sullivan,
• Business and Forcign Languages into O'Reiily.
`l'hts student seivicc functions arc dIstributcd helween two httiIdings;
• Enrollment Management Services (AdmiNsions, Financial Aid, Cont inWag Education,
Registrar and Bursar) to the main level of Sullivan.These service, are loca led in Sullivan so
thal they are proximate to available parking and positioned in a relatively public edge of the;
campus_ The,alter'naliv€.of locating the:services in Austin is not possible so long as (be,
balance of the First level and.ill of the third level of Auslin is occupied by the Augustian
Order and not available, However, if these areas should become available, Enrottment
Manageme;nI crvicc.,; could move back into Austin as per the long range plans that are
shown for Austin see Appendix).
• C<irnpus Center and conference l'a6lit[e,& into an expanded tliIdea.
The following is a summary description of the flocsr plans for each building:
AkQuade Library (Figgire I]A-IID)
• Basement: consolidation o€Mecca to separate entry off bade bail;and a new media class or
Yr{.ywing room.
• Firs!_Floor. expansion of library services into former prinIing center space'; and provWon of
a srrkal12A hour coinpuler terminal ronm_
• Second Floor: rek',ised faculty offices for expansion staff to computer center.
• Third Fluor: additional Mae laboratory; anti caxpansion of math and writing center offices.
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• Basement: new classroorn and expansion of Foreign Li offie:e spac:z and language
lair.
* Fin Floor: expanded Business faculty offices;and new con rereace%seminar room.
r ecoad Floor: expanded Business fa"TlyofF ms,
+ Third Floor. new computer laboratory.
Sullivan flat? (Figure 1.3A-13B)
• Bas rnent:expansion of Psychology offices, Psychology laboratories; and classrooms.
+ FirstFirst Floor: EnIollmeni Management; includes a new and dedicated lobby f r A.dmisdons
and Continuing Educa[ion with direct access to parking lot (note that access to academic
components of the building can be directly from stairs and entrics a1 Dither end of the
bu Min g and wilhoLit traversing the Enrollment Management area).
Second Fluor and Third Floors: Sociology, Political Science, Education, Econoin ics, and
dassrooms.plus serninarlt on[crcncc,rooms.
Cushing Hall (Pigure 14,E-I4B)
• All Floors: classrooms and swininarlconfcrence rooms,
Basement: the existing engineering laboratory is converted back to its original function as a
lecture raorri_ The remainder of the:floor is devole:d to functions needing access: a theater
performanee;space;and 3 D design studio.
First Flonn Dcans' offices which are located to be accessible by their constituents,2D
design studio anti Fine;Arts offices in proximity to their studios.
• Second and Third I loors: Hurnanities offices (Philesuphy, Religious Studies, English and
History).
G'ildea Hall{,Figure 15A-15D). (Expanded at both rear and front,with new formal stair and
elevator.
• Basement. board student dining{i xpandud for additiunal residential stude;nts), bakery and
new expanded kitchca.
• First.Floo.r. entry floor i.e;. main active student area- flexible space for snack bar, deli, pub
re,creation, ire€ormaIion desk;anti student l.D,. large;sub-divisible:function ruoms,•posi
office(off loading dock) and 4iningscrvice,offices.
• Second Floor; cxisl3ng Murray Luungcs, ga me/r"rcat ioa room,TV room cxisting Chapel;
audio/niedia conference room,existing conference room and faculty dining; and building
operrlion-,manager.
• Third Floor_ office floor- expanded Qimpwi MinisIry and CenWr for Ministries,placement
services and coop education, program board/student govern nientlstudEnt organizations,
Student Activities Office, Housing Off ic:e;, Vp Student Services anti coriference room,
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Science and Engineering Building
• Basement, Ar t chanical Rohm
• First Flonr: Civil Engiricering Labs and Offices
Mec:trlcaI Engineering LAbs and Offices
Computer Rooms
Second_.Floor. Physics Lab and Offices
Biology Labs
Math DeparIment Offices
Seminar Room
Classroom
* Third floor: Chemistry Labs and Officcs
Binlogy Labs and Offices
Seminar Room
Administration And Support.services
Austin will remain as the main administration building housing all departments which do ant
directly service students.
Two new buildings are proposod: a new facility for Physical Pant and the Printing C,eat,er, (thus
rek awiing space in Oi[det'a, thr- Tinder building and McQuaide),and a ricw Securitylln€ormation
Building loca [ed at the campus entry. Alsn, the space rele ascd in the Boiler building is converted
into a "Retail Unter" for tho Campus.
The detailed breakdown uses in these facil1di�-s are:
Austin Hal! ff� pure I&4-16B)
■ First Floor: consolidation of Ins IitutionaI Advancerraen#.
• Second Floor. north wing - Business Office(VP Business &Financ-o,Purchasing and
Accounting)and Hurwln Resources; and south wing - Eam-uiive Suite(President, Eacccutive
P, VP for Academic Affairs, VP for InsIitutionai Advancemeni and Director of
[nstitutional Phi nning and Rc scorch).
BookstorelReraii Center(Figure 17). (Expanded Bailer building.)
Ground Floor: Bookstore, Copystop.and Credit Union.
■ iez7anine.Floor: upper level of Books iore;and nipuwr Store,
C'erall'al Se ices Building(nc,'w construction)
• Preferably a l sin ei? leve.1 bui3cling; Shaps, Garage/Receiviragl[nventuryl 4erage,
Administration, Track Supe,�isorslLunch Room/Lockers and Showers;and Print Center,
PkahlicationslOffice/Paper Storage.
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* Administrative offices,Dispatcher, Intervievw+Report room,Lockers{ howers.
Long Term F"acilitles And lWgrr]m
Two longer term facility strategies are included is the Mastcr Plan. The first assuines the
consolidation of'the Monas[cry to the Fourth floor of Austin Hall ac=scd by a separate outdoor
entrance;and the setond a Campers,Auditorium including a small theater facility.
Austin flail! (see Appewfix A)
• First 1~l ,or: rclocr}tion of Enrollment Management (Admissions,Financial Aid, Registrar
and Continuing Education) back into Austin,with Admissions located in the current crypt
are`% - this rnc)ve locates Admissions in an clegant space and frees up Sullivan for entirely
academic use; and a n"—, Ld Presid rrt�slAlumni Reception area in the,current dining area
of the Monastery- this move;would require vcry little alteration to the tudsting space.
Second Floor no change,
• Third Flour; l�istitutionaI.Adva ncerne-n I from first floor.
* Fourth.Floor: Monastery wiIh 20 bed roorns (with bathrooms),a small ChapellLibrary and a
Lounge/ iningl .itchen area,
Aadilaruum (new construction.see Appendix)
■ 600 seat audituriurn wish ixer'forrnanca stage.
• "Black Box"Theater,
* "Sack of the mouse"f;icilities (dressing rooms,green room and storage).
■ "Front of the house" facilities, (lobby conccs'wions, tickets and opera[ions manager office).
Student Housing
The Existing ainpus Cunilitions st:c:tioa of this report identified the companents of the 1, t}0
bras currently Providcd on-campus and the fact that enrollments are projected to docline slightly
approximately 2,100 FTE. Thus, anticipatcd enrollment levels do not, in thcroselves,justify the
programming of additional on-campus beds. 14owever, provision of additional student housing
may ernerge as a straWO attempt to maintain the:c:,nrollmenI levels. Two major factors are
contributory. Simi. review of appii cat ions to the College show 85% of incoming freshman
applicants dcsired on-campus housing which indicates housing has become a h wily weighted
ractor in college selection,where, 25% of total existing enrollments are cornmutcrs. Secondly,
to the,extent thaI enrallrnent is maintained by increasing the;geographic pool ofstudenis,
additional housing on-campus will play tin important rule. This second I'Wor reco izc,,�that the
number of liigh school.graduates in MV issachusetis will be at it's lowest ill 1994 and will only
slowly build back up towards the year 2000,
The slut i=l housing prograin for the Muster Plan provides for the following:
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Proposed Information/
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'rabic III-2. Projj pled Student Housing
Long-Term
New Beets 200 (lie[ new, current overcrowding to be, red uwd by
decline in vnrulImi3 t)
111 the 10lig-term+ [lie percentage of beds per total FI'E will be 66%, or 1,400 total on-campus
beds.
Lind and Building Use plat (Figure 10) locaIes ilie new student r€^sidunce fitcilitics adjacent
to [he existing townhouses. This location is favorable for several reasonrs,
• Adec uaIely accoinmodate,c the number of new beds propusccl in a pprnpr ia iely scaled 3-4
story configurations,
• 3s convenienI to tlto campus core w hile pin vinlaiing the acadcmic precinct.
• C'omp]ctes the townhouse site as a quadrangle on axis with the new Sciencc and
Engineering building,
• 01n be phw;s jn incrcrnciits responsive to the program need-5.
Does not take up potential academic expansion sites or require displacement of field space:.
This site wi11, however, require.the reluca(ion of a scgmcm of the Bou[evil 1-d whicb,while a
rnudc;st premitirn cost,will positively rc.;Irur�t11re the caiiil1us,
The College should consider a housing program that recognizc9 there are some suites and
apartment style units currently provided for on-carnpus, and any new construction should
stEongly eonssider a traditional "dormitory" style unit. Subsequeni housing phases should
consider suites or apartments to maintain an appropriaw balsnce.to Ihu housing supply,
Recreation and Atli letles
Merrimack has significant needs for additional indoor recreation space as well as ilnprovemen€,s
to field space(drainage, lighting, t�uating). The Volpe Fetter is tint adequate to meet the full
range of inIraniura1,varsity and rcerea[in nal needs of the sIudc;nts. Scheduling conflicts and lack
or availablc free tiim- for the gym nasiuin and hockey rink arc significant problems.
To address the indoor recreational needs it new Field blouse is proposed to include an indoor
track, multi-purpose:fluor arch (basketball, jej)tis , courts (racgaetball,squash)and support
faciliti (lockers, ctc.). This facility would be focused on non-varsity prograins to relicw, the
pressikre,on the Vnipe Center and provide sopa rat e.€wilitics_ in the;longer term (Phase II)a
swimining pool is contemplated for add ifion to this fiit'ility,
Tlie propose Field House is planned adjacent to a realigned Volpe Road and would displace
the existing softball and lacrosso rid&, In this location it is close to but physically separate from
Volpe C.crttcr, convenient to the canipus core (wit li i n 5 mill iites of the library)and presents a
buRding cif a scak and mass more appropriate:for this locca[ion than adjacent to studcn! hotising
or acadeniic buildings.
The Master flan rccommcnds the o lit i€ia) of rehabilitating the existing hockey rink, Volpe
OLnicr overall should benefit greatly from its transiIion to fu ndarrien ta I ly a varsity sports facility.
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A.new complex.of alh let ic fiefs located between Ash and Monican would replace the soflbalI
field and iacrosse field displaced by the Field Ilouse and include an�iddiiional prac:tice field, and
a Iiglitecl soccer stciditiIn with a 400 meter track and bleachers. Tennis c,ouris would he;relocated
sdjaceni to the psrking lot across from Si. Ann's anti would include tvn)sets of four ctlk rLs*viill
room for tweslves more courts (or one add itiunal practice Field)adjacent to the sotith- In #lye lung
term,additinna] Fells for intra uraIs and recreational use could be developed in the western
part of ca rnpus where;favorable topography and pusiiivc drainage;arc found. The Master Plan
ill ustratcs Ihrc c practice fields and one softball field. hough other combinalions are,pnssible.
A.circ.&s to this area would be,provided by me ins of a new service lane exlpndi tg from,fit.Themss
and a pedestrian path from ilie le nnis,co arts
CitCfflation
vehi~cfcs
Roadways
The plan for vehicular circula#inn to Ihe,campus recognizes that the campus is provided with
good regional aiccc.;s frorn i-93 anti 1-495. All the campus entry points operate well from a
cnpacity lie rspeclive, except for a Ill inor movcincEtt of left turns out of Volpe Road on to Rou(c
125, However, the;circulatirtin 1)lan recornmctids #hat aciion he taken in response tothe rclaiive
levels of use experienced by existing carnpus enttylcsxiI Pints and the aced to iniprovc the
hierarchy and ity of the on-campus roadway sysiem
The inventory Deport(Mary 1990) c ucurnented that tht; use of the Chaipel Road entry off
ElrnlAndover Street was twice thaI of the;next rnost used entry/exit and #lie Boulevard entry"t
and Volpe Road entry/exit were well uscxl, Other campus access points did not receive much
use, Ad d i t io na I ly, on-campus inte;rsecIioris Ihal were cvaIuated to Dave poor geometry, sight
line.&, and/or pedestrian conflicts induded Cha pd/Church, Church/Stiflivan, and the Boulevard
transition point from the Route 114 entry segment area its extension to the west towards the
onica�E1 Ce titer. Another existing iron ditinn that is considered adverse is the laird&of travel lane;
clarify and ceinflicts wlIh parked cars on Volpe Road ihrough the main parking lot and Sullivan
load_
Jn respunsc: I the ahove;rcx idway prublc:rn a�'em and campiis entrylexit point usage, the
Circxilaflic;n Plan (Figure 19) recommcnds=
1. Church street -
a, Clue,Iirc of the Church Street entry from Route 114/1.25 also n stated by a.s. DPW
road improvements).
1), Co of entry{exit to the existing Freshman l-)t with that at C hap&] Road/Rock
Ridge Road.
2, Chapel Road - As ibe priEnary cni ry{exit to caampus, redesign and relocate access, locations
to a print furIhcr away from Ilse Elrn/Andover Street intersection. The relocation will help
rcliuvir 1 0nilicts for lcfi IUni movements unto ElmlAndover Street with the incrcmrd
dimancc to the;bout& 1141125 intersection. The redesign addre;sse.& several issues as
lnlle3ws;
• finproves the;a xisiiiigon-canipus intersection gi;ometiy with Church Street and clarifies
primary move by having stop sign cont rul on the nor thbouiid approait~b of Chapel Road.
* improves the approach and Eurning movc,111ent around the Chapel to SLillivan Road,
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3, The Boulevard - Realign from Route 114/125 to arc around [lie proposed Auditorium and
de-e ni phasi 4c axis that currently terminates at Monican Center, Thip,also climit e—,;the,
existing dangerous condition with the foundation of the,old security station and creates a
suitable housing development site adjacent to Me soutli of the existing townhouses.
Eliminate the median strip and allow parking on one side only.
4. Remove roadway in front of!Austin Hall and provide for pedestrian walkway and
ernergency vehicles only. This will consolidate the"North Quad"betwie, n ,A,nstin aprd
WOuade as a pedestrian only xnne.
5. Volpe Road - Realign by straightening front new O'cntral Services building on axis with
proposed Audituriirm. This allows creatian of more suitable: building sites for the Central
Services huiIding, the Field I louse and expaWiA parking next to Volpe CF_-gtcr.
b. In long-terra if field space k developed in the►vest campus area an access road would be
built to service that area with possible connection through to Elm StrceL
Service
Service access to McQuade Library aild the Power I louse h�ivc boon modi lied by the Circulation
Ilan. Rernuval of the printing Center from #lye €,ibrary significantly reduces the need for truck
access and the.service area has been redesigned to de,-emphasize the truck docks and associated
paved area. The Power House area currently prc,�nts a significant conflict with major
pedestrian routes fronn student housing In the campus gore. Wiih Ilse,reprogramming of this
facilily info an active student use building, service is recommended to be exclusively from
Rock Ridge Road and pr;cicstrian pat lis rcluvated to pass by the southeast sick of the building,
not between the Power PHousc and GiIdea 14nll.
The Plan also proposes the downgrading of the service drive brlwccn Giiden and O'Reilly in
rocogniIion of the heavy pedtsstrian use of this area.
Pedestrians
The main ihrust of the Circulation flan is to extend the strong acid clearly laid out existing loath
syst,m in Ihci academic care,of Cain pus,clarify the st paraticn cif vehicles anti pLd slriaas on-
campus, and maintain the relatively compact carnpus layout to maintain convenient walling
dis tan cos. These initiatives address body pedestrian safety and the quality of the earnpas walking
experience.
To street fliase objectives, the CIrcula[ion Plan recornincnds the following major improvetllents:
Complele sidewalks along till corpus roadways. For example,Chapel Road currently lacks
sidewalks and as parking,uplilies are expiry did in this,area, sidewalks are ne cssary. On-
strect sidewalks,are proposed on the west side of the roadway in front of St. Tliomas anti St.
An n's,
Establisli strung system of►vaIks parallel to the re-aligned Boulevard both a ion g the
BoukCvai-d and through the housing area to the north to connect the housing district back to
the core campus. This%vaIkway system should not be lucoted hetween the Power Howe
and Crildea Hall io eliminate po ten lial service vehicle ironflicts with a major pedestrian flow.
3. E,xtend grid of ddewaIks to now AudiIoriuIII and beyond it long Volpe,Road to provide
direct, safe connec lions icy sports fad Iities and parking supp]ies, Create a cross-axis of
walkways frorn the 86cpice and Engineering Building towards the hurising sector.
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4. introduce defined patlis across field space bctwocn [lie Ash .;nter/Ficid House and St.
Ana's, S1. Thomas and Monican Ceelle1'. 'These should function for pesde strians and light
service vehicles {golf cart type)only.
A,,&monstraled by the Circnlation 11-111.walking distances and resuhant walking time
estimates, have been nddressc d by locating thG Matte of new Facilities (student housing;
auditorium, parking and field Douse)within a 5 to 6 minuto walk of McQuade Library. In
addition, mast of Ihe,field space is locate within a 5 minute walk of Volpe Ccntcr and all of it is
within a 5 urinate wally of the pruposcd Field House. onie resident student parking, the terrrris
courts and a small aruonnt of Jay(i'Tic comnieiter student parking is located outside of the 5
minute walk zone;. To tlic extent that improvements and additions are made;to the sidewalk
system, as prcvioi�sly nuled, these walling distances will prove to be ace:cptable,
In the;uvcning, as proposed in the Pit rking Distribution Plan (Figure 0), all of the,faculty and
commuter student parking is within a 3-4 ininnle walk of tile,McQua4c,Libra iy.
Parking
The Master Flan provides for two distinct parking conditions; those associaled with daylirne,
cirmpus aclivitics and those needed for evening campus activities, The MasIcr P1a11 assumes no
sign ilrcant increases in ePirollmonI or ernpfoyment, some new facilities which will require
barking allocation and long-terin increases in on-campus student housing.
Overall, the Parking DisI ribu[ion flan (Figure 0)includcs 1,595 purrnancn1,paved and striped
parking spaces and prnvides for the fn1ln ing:
* Red isErilitrtion of the bulk of I lie existing parking supply to luc itions at the edges of the
developeAl poriions of the campus.
* € eallocaIion of the nunibe.r of space~.s in response;to the relative kwels of use expected
al cacli cainpus cmrylexit point.
■ Location itnd assignment (by user group) to parking lots that is intended to be
responsivc to user destinations, rccognixing#hat Iirnitexl sites are available.
• Provision of}parking in lcica€ions that allows for the opparlunities for sharing Between
daytime and evening needs.
The plan for parking recommends that in thu it%ure roughly thy:same number of parking spaces
�1,595) as Ioday (1,561) be ilia in�aincd. 1'lris is possible?., even with tile;addition of new Facilities
because of ih;e planned lung-term increase in can-ornpus housing without an attendant incrr:ise
irf overall enroIImcrlt, 'Thus, tlic day(true and evuning student populaiiort is planned Icy remain
the same with a significant rckluction in daytirnc eninmuter student parking dernand. In addition,
other new facilities, must notably the AudiIOriuM and 1,ield Douse, are props 10. Pve
existing st Udell ts{facultyls laff or the public durilig the evt ring where the e:arcfal Ilia nagemont of
parking lots will be;required for events.
The Apperrdix contains baiA-up calcu[a(ion-,and criteria usexl to document the demand analysis
Ihai follows.
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The Master Plan plans calls for (lie phased increase in on campus housing to 1,400 total bcds, a
nc( inorcasu of 2W heels, In the short terns, there is no planned net increases in lbs. Ba"on a
typical 90% ailendance rate by commu ling students, the expected drop in daylirne commuter
parking demand is 180 spaces with a 200 bed increase. Assuming static demand for faculty and
staff(with provisions for an additional 50 spaces to meet existing dcrnand demonstrated by
overcrowding) the following lable documents tlic re,wItanI day(hnct camptis wide parking
demand for lath the short and long-terns.
The ine:rc-ase in resident mudent parking de maod,wiib the planned isicreasr-s in housing, lens
bEen c,stimate3d to be 80 spaces in the long-term as shown in Table 111-3, 'These estimates
assume that Rhe derrtaaid for resident student parking will be at the saute rate experienced today
(.44 spaces per bed). 1 lowuvc: , the "build-ou("of campus will likely see new College parking
policies. Empirically derived dsia I-rnm other inslitutions suggc,cis as thr,amount of on-campus
housing risc,i, the overall parking de nand ratio decreases.
Table 111-3. Daytime Parking Deiticind
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Visitors 25 25
Commuter Students 505 325
Reside nI Students 532 612
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uvercrowding in tliix catcgory-
Daytime€acuity and staff parking, IoI1111ing 365 spices, is lm!aIWscl as shu n in Figure 7-0, and is
concenIrawd in lots :around the souIli and cast edges of the academic core and allocated along
the redesigtied SuIIivan Road. Coinmuter student parking (totalling 325 spaces) is proposed in
twG Ineations between Rock Ridge, Road and Chapel Road (in essence expanding the existing
"Freshman Los") and adjacent to (lie south of Vol lie Center. Add itionaI commutes student
parking is recommended along thu realign"t Vulpe Road, Visitor parking(totalling 35 spao�s)
is proposed along Chapel Road be;twe km the C:hupel itnd Cushing lust. Resident stude;ni
parking (totalling 612 spaces) is pltanne d across from SI. Ann's and St.Thomas in existing and
expanded lots, and in a lot adjacenI to the wc,si of Ash C enter-
E venh Pg Parking
The proposed incrcasc_s in on housing and flat enrollment will have negligible impact on
evening parking demand. In fact, the evening parking demand can he easily handled if the
daylime conklitions are salisfied, because the drop in the number of faculty and staff on campus
in the eve niaxg far exceeds the incrctase� in the numbc;r oaf commuting sIudenIs.
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However, when there;it'e ev€:nftig events on campus that attract the general public, parking
demand incr tsc:s 4rainaticslly and poleniisl for conflicts arise. As it result, the Parking
M;Iri.bu(ion plan (Figure,20), provides for clearly defined seselots for the five basic evening
parking 4.m r groups; commuter stud€nis, facuitylslalT, visitors, event attend= and resident
students,
The eve n€og parking plan sectors parking geographically by user group as shown in Figure 20,
and provides a suf€icienl number of spaccs for each group based on the Following analysis. It
should bo,noted that based on the strategy of geographic,ass ignrmenis by uscr group ipig.,;, lnts will
have to be closely managed during popular everts.
Eveningzteadeniic Desna idlSuppl
This user group includes commutcr studenIF, faculty/staff and visitors. The C )llcgc has
identified demand as follows,
Faculty/Staff 7 spaccs
• Visitors 40 spaces
CoMmuter student demand is basc!d on a maximam enrollment of 500 students in a given
vwc'ning, A,ss€arniir±*?0010 are.resident students, 90% attendance and 1 person per(w, the
resultant demand is for 360 parkinby spaces.
Tlius, the total barking dcmr ind in this user group is 470 spaces. The Parking Distribution Plan
provides a total of 495 spaccs for these user groups all cunvcrticrtlly located to the academic.
core,
Evening Resident Student DerrzandlSupply
The, Iotal demand for residunI sludi rnt parkiotg is estimated to be the samc during IN-day and
evening, Thus, no adiustmenls to the amount or l nation of that 12 space supply are proposed,
Evening Even e Dem and Supply
The event demand "design crowd" (which rep r€;sunis a worse case copidition for Facilities
planning purposr s) is assumed to be [he concurrence of an avcragc attendance hockey garne
(1,300) and avcragc.wendance,basketball game (400). Ba&ed on the assumption that 25 of
those aimidingwiil he on-carnpus rc;sidcmI students, the total off-campus attendees is csiirnaled
ail,2.75 persons. Assuming an average oI' ,75 people per car, the resultant parking demand is
for 465 spaces, 510 spaccs for Eveniog Event Supply are provided for in the Parking
Distribution Plan, localcd adj ace nE to Valpe Center (275 spaccs),along Volpe Road, and in lists
off Sullivan Road aad the realigned BaulcvaTd,
When thurc is a 2 cold out hockey gaoroe a the Volpe C cater (1,600 attendees), the parking
demand is asqumed to be influencod by the following facters;
• A much higher proportion of on-campus rc sidicnt students attend the evert,
• Of-cainpus attendees will carpool irmorc iwcMtsively, and the assumud persons per cat' ratio
will be higher.
Parking on public&Irects adjacent.to campus will incrf ase..
As are ulF, parking demand for a sold out hucki:y g;sake is estimated to be 840 spaces based on
90% of resident students attending(1,(} ), and I persons per car for off-campus,attendees.
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The parking supply for the sold-out hockey condition is satisfied by the 510 permancat, paved
spacexs for cven is, plus temporary surge parking on playfields adjacecnt to the Boulevard. The
Capacily of the ove low area shown on the Parking DislribuIion Flan is 375 spaces which is in
excels of the 330 add iiic Pia l spaces required beyond that provided for in the designnted evening
event parking supply of 510 gpam-
Other evening evcni conditions thaI may occur involve the profk-kscd Asidifori um. The parking
demand for a sold out public perforinance is cslhnated at 150 spaces assuming that resident
studenis comprise 25 of the attendees,and the,450 off-campus at lend eez exhibit a ratio of 3.0
persons per car. Clearly, a sold out auditurium event combined with evening classes and a snId
out hc)ckgf gains oil a given evening woiAld cause significant parking problems Ihat must be
avoided. However, an average attendance hrnckcy game or a basketball game in addition to
everting classes aad a sold out Auditariurn event can be accom modalcA by tic parking provided
in the Packing Distribution Plan. Under these conditions, total event parking demand is
estimated to be just over 500 spaces (assuming a hockey game).
Appendix B to this plan includes cal" iIions for the;demand for a variety of camp us everting
parking demand scenarios.
As previously indict)I ed, as the Master Flan is iEnplcm=nIed and puking supplies and locations
arc adjusted, [lie college she>uId carefuIly manage the lots and schedule events to avoid
concurrc_ncu of events that will overburden the parking supply. While winpurary surge parking
can be provided on playing fields as discussed, this concept is not favorable for more than a few
finics a year in winter when the turf and soil are frozen which minimizes potential damage.
Utilities And Drainage
fT1ilities
11*11.0duclion
In #lye short-term, almost all of the I'acilitics contemplated by the Master PIS11 represent
rcnovaIion of existing facilities to serve existing campEK fiopula(ions. The exception to this is the
proposed consIructiun of a C=tral Services building.
In the longer terra, proposed faciIilies that will generate significant sewerage flows incltEdc Itic
Field House, the AuditoriumMieatre and incases of on-carnpus housing totalling 200 beds.
In this context, the following sections describe the potential impacts and plans to provide
adequate utility wrvicc.
,Sari ifury,Sewer
Both Andover ai)d Nnrth Andover h�ivu significant I & I problems in their sewer lines serving
the campus urea. At #his time, the Andover systcrn, as owide:nced by surcharge problems in the,
Barton I~arins reach IhEit rc:aihed in the Ash Center being con nccled to the North Andover
system, appears to have more suhstanli,'1l service problems. As a result, in the short-term' it is
likely that the NorIh Andover system could more r dily accept additional flows than Andover.
It should lie nntcd that either system will require mitigation (cetimawd at 4:1 for vach gallon
genera led) to address I &. €1roblem9 and Ihat the Andover system can be connected via gravity
lccd by enlarge from campus buildings, Okinve.rscly, the vast majority of canipus is at a lower
elevation than Ihal cif the,main frank line in Route 1141125 in Norlh Andover and may require
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pumping to effectively be scrvicW- by the Forth Andover systcill. I-lowever,ally decision for
sower connCction MuQ Inc based on an analysts of alternatives that factor in capital cost, Incation
traversing developable ea in pus land), opera lional costs, mitigation costs (rcgaired by the
Town)and the likelihood of perrrrit approvals.
The proposed new student hoAng in the:long-terra is estimated to generate an additional
8,W gpd for 200 beds which represenu,a 14 increase over [hat presently estimated to be
generated by mudrnt lousing an campus. Since all the nc' hnusing is planned for the sane
general location next to the:Townhouses,the sewer lines shouId be si7�ed and lomted to
anticiWtte the phased hoaxing development, The proposed C eatral Services buiIding will not
ncressarily generate add itionaI sewage:flows but will tic into the sewer systerri in a new location.
The Field Hoare will generate significant sewerage flows tail wit liout a slrecific program for the
fa6lity it is not appropriate to estimata flr>ws at this time. given it's proposed location along
Volpe Road, it is likely that this Ftcility should be connected to the North Ouidover system.
The 600-scat Auditorium will have significanI flows during events held there. Whilc flows
generated could be significant, they will typically be off-peals during the evening and s�)radic
(only as events are scheduled), The proposed lunation near Route 114/125 saggesf this facility
should be connected to the NorIh Andover sys1CM.
Wafer
The town engini cring departments in nrth Andover and Andover have indicated they have
adequate water suppliers to meet the nee is of significant growth on CaMpus.
]?stitnating the: long-term needs is as Mows:
• Long-Term
Student Housing 200 beds 8000 gpd
Auditorium (significant)
Field House (significant)
he short-term Itousttxg demand represcrtts 9% of the total estimated usage ort campus.today by
all Wlege facilities,
Poser
The existing power grid on campus is at capacity, The recommt -nded solution by Pequod
As&udaWs in a 1984 report enliilcd "Survey of Mechanical, plumbing and Electrical Systems„
included provision of a second feed from the maim trunk line in Route 1141125 to [lie maim
elistribu€iun system on-carnpus and scgrnc ting the system by Inean,of it switch. This solution
would add redundancy and comiidcrable additionA power to the carnpus system.
Tefen, -' -,Wcations
As the campus academia and ad minis I rat ive programs cont inur,to evolve,additional demands
arc likely for boIh w)ice and da(a cables on campus. Additionally, while not specirical#y
qua11tifierd, fiber optics lince� trill likely be r3ceded to allow voice,data, and video links between
campus buildings. in general, the cxigtitrg telephone,line Jocations should serve as routing paths
for any imp rovcrncn Is.
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The,Boilcr House which serve four campus buildings, has additional available capacily
(estimated to opera le,currently at 0% of capacity). Thus, additional new buildings could be
brought on-line iF warranted, Future investment will be required, however, to repair som4i,of
the existing steam lines. The steam boilers in Austin have not boat spe,cifwally evaluated,but
are as,suined by the Master Man I contiatic to provide service to Austin,Sullivan and the
hapel.
NaFuraf Gas
ewral on-carnpus buildings have frces land ing gas boilers, This syslem is expected to continue
for the forrse,cablc future:. Gas is aMt option for heating service to any new buildings on campus.
Drainage
The Master Plat addresses drainage in three basic ways:
* Min increases in impervious swirfaces witli additional development.
• Avoid fiIIing of wellands in recognition of their flood control capabilities and legal
Iestrictions.
Provide on campus detention areas,
Impervious Surfaces
The Master Plan proposes to limit the long-term parking supply to essentially that which
currently exists on campus (1,595 spaces). I Ibis wry even wills new€aciliIies development,
paved surfaces related to parking are Kepi at a minimum. it roust be recognizzd, however, that
the footprint area of new prnpnsed facilities will present signific anI rmw impervious area. The
facilities of most concern are the:Fickl 1-Tousc and A adi tor ium MRed on their relatively large
footprint sizes, Full d€:vclopr enI of the, proposed housing program will also increlse
impervious surface overage, in a phased manner.
Ivellands
The location of new buildings, parking and field spaces avoids, to the rrtaximurn exlenl possible,
any designated inland wetlands. A Ininor amouaI of fil I i ng with i n legal limits is necessary to
implement the:slraightcning of Volpe Raad and the new field space. Howcvcr,welland
replication in other areas on campus is proposed for those isolated wetlands that will he
affected, as allowed by the 1' amachuse[I&Wetlands Protection Act (M,G.L.e.131,s.40).
Permitting for lhec;e,activities will be authorized through the town COnservalion QolxwmissiOnS.
Detention Areas
Areas
Stnrmwater flooding is a major problem on portions of campus today, especially along the
Boulevard adjacent to the practice: fields. "Thus, base,d only on existing conditions, on-campus
improvements are required to manage ar3-d detain stormwater.
Based on [lie prr posed location of new buildings and athletic fields in the Master Plan, likely
detention basin locations it re; southwest of the B~ ld 11nu5e;and,hetween the parking acro
from S t, Thoinas and Sl_ A nMt and the soccer stadium. I Io ever, the usIimatcd sizes and design
characteristics of the facilities is not known due to lack of quantitative: run-off now data. As a
result, as data is developed and detention areas ticsigrrf:d, they may eXect the locations of
improvements �is Cont rnplatc:cl by the M isier Plan,
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The Boiler House which serve four campus buildings,has additional available Capacity
(estirnaWd to operate currently at 60 0 of capacity). Tlitis, additional new buildings could be
brought on-line if warranted. Futtare, investment.will be required, however, to repair some of
the existingsicam linens. The steam boilers in Austin have not been specifically evaluated, but
are assumed by the Master Plan to continue to provide service to Austin,Sullivan and the
Chapel,
Naiural Gas
Several on-campus buildings have freestanding gas boilers. "Phis system is cxpec"to continue
for the foreseeable future. Gas is an option for heaIing service to any new buildings on campus.
Drainage
The Master Plan addresscs driinage in three basic ways,
• Mini increims in impervious surfa cs with additional developrnent.
Avoid filling of wetlands in rccngnition of their flood control capabilities and legal
restrictions.
Provide on carnpus detention areas,
Impervious Surfaces
The Master Plan proposes to llrrtil the tong-terra parking supply to essenthilly the l which
CurrenlIy exists on campus (1,595 spaces), In this way even wily new faoiliIics development,
paved surfaces related to parking are kept at a ininimum. It rnust he rerngnix , however,that
the footprint area of now proposed Ric!Ihics will present significtant new impervious area. The
facilities of most concern are the Field blouse and Auditorium basod on their relatively lame
footprint sizes, Full development of the proposed housing program will also increase
impervious,surface coverage in a phase rnannia r.
Wetlands
The Ioca(ion of new buildings, parking and field spaces avoids, to the maximuni extent passible,
any designa led inland wetlands. A minor itmount of filling within legal limits is necessary to
implement the straightening of Volpe Road and the Fiew field space. However,wetland
replication in other areas on cainpus is proposed for those isulat ed wetlands that will be
a Fee led, as allowed by the Massachusetts W(Aland',Prnlccrion Act (M.G.L c.131,s.40).
Permitting for these activities will be,iutborimd through the town C'Unservalion ommis,'ions.
Dele�rtrarr,q as
Storrnwater flooding is a major 1)rob lem on portions of campus tuday, especially along the
Doulcvard adjacent to the practice fields. Thus, base oanly tan existing conditioias, an-campus
improvements are required to manage.and deIain stormwa ter.
Based on the proposed lucat ion of new buildings and athletic fields in the Mwaer Platt, likely
de,w tiion has in locations are;southwesI of the Field House; and, bctwcon the parking across
from St. Thomas and S L Ann and the soccer sIadium. However, the estirn aced sixes and design
char~tacteristics of the facilities is not known due to lack of quantitative run-off flow data. As a
Tesull, as daIa k developcd and deter iEion areas designed, they may effect the Iocations of
improvements as contemplated by tlae Master Flan.
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Tlic phasing strategy for the LV amcr Plan is based on five elemenis:
1. Accommodate high priority needs in the short-term.
2. Empha,4mc;renovation of cxisiing academic buildings to address deferred mainienance and
reprogramming plain.
3. Eliminate, in the short-terns, land and building use conflicts in the core campus area.
4. Locate and design short-term facilities projects in a manner that anticipates and does not
preclude the restructuring of campus entry aPid roadway geometry in the long-terra,
5. recognize that the College is at a point in its devel«pment where any significant new
construction will cause the displacemerri of other fad Iitici which requires replacement.
The Development Zones Plain (Figure 21) illusirates the physical linkages between the profi is
described below.
Short-Term
Erivisioned as rmighlyra f vc-y+ear period, (to 199 ) the short-torn phase is prj mar i€y composed
of building renovations and new construction that addresscc carpus support service needs.
Funding availability in type and arnount will cleirlyr effect the plan.
I. Renovate Sullivan Half and Cushing Hall- With the opening of ihe.New acicnc(-,and
Engineering BuiIding the space rcic:ascd in these buildings nrrist be renovated to address
deferred inain tena s)cc item,and provide space for those programs slated for relcumdon to
these facilities (see Space Moves Diagram). Fundamentally, Ihis project is the first step to a
whole scqu€;ncc of renovations t hit t will imple=nt high priority academic creeds.
, Rewva1e1&pan;d Ggilded Half Infu a Campus Center•-The renovations and reprogramming
of buildings io the short-Ierin phase will allow C;ildea to be transform W., into n true campus
center. Matc lied to increase-, in on-campus housing, expansion of food service is trey along
with consoIidaIion of student services.
3, C'onstruc a (:ewral Services Building- This project addresses the need to relocate and
consolidate in one Facility Iho physical planI operations, shipping{receiving,storage ind
printingshop. In addition, it rcmovcs a confaictiog use from the Boiler House buildirg in
the core of campus and aIlows thai facility to be reprogrammed.
4. RenovarelEgAa id Power House -This project is pn,ssible after the construction of the
Central Services Building and will release space within GiIdea to anticipate it's
transformation. As a wm hit€r of activity, in concert with Gildea, this facility is planned to
include the bookstore, computer stare, and any viable retail{fasifood operations.
. Reiwvare O'Reilly}earl and McQuade Library -After the ri rnovation of Sullivan and Cushing
and the construction of the new C'ontral Services building, tLse,s in these buildings can be
relocated as indicatex)on the Spacc Movcs Diagrain.
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The long-term projects identified in the Master Flan address needs and desires of the CD]loge
that generally require larger capital.investracn(and usually cause displacement of dsting
facilities, except for another phase ofstudemt housing,which is self-financing,all projects will
require significant fundraising efforts to be implernen led.
L Construct Kehl House - This facility provides much n A, W., indoor recrcation space and as
planned would initiate the realignment of Volpe Road and require the relocation of the,
lacrosse and softball fields to the area bet+vicen Ash and Mon ican.
2. C'onsima Seadent Housing-This includes 200 beds to address long-term demand associated
with a desired increase in resident students. To implement the plan, a portion of the
Boulevard will be realigned and some parking displaced. 'The plan includcs expansion of
parld ng of St.Thomas to account for displaced parking and assttmes (hat electric and
telephone lines currently in the roadway would also he relocated to the new road alignment.
While the student housing bu i ld ings themselves may be viewed as self-amort1Aag, the costs
associated with the displacement musI be funded as well.
3. ConsiruaAudiiariurnlThearre -Perhaps the must ambitious project contemplated in terms
of intrmducing a public oriented facility and requiring displacement and relocation of the
existing main parking lot (solved by expanding the Fres lima n Lit and constructing parking
next to Volpe), a portion of the,Boulevard,and relocation of the existing tennis courts.
However, this project also presents the most signiCc-ant Opportunity to restructure the
campus core in a more positive fashion and provide a counterpoint to Austin Hall in
terminating the south quad,
4. Redesa i of ElmlAndover Street Enityl onslma Security Ire formation Center-Thcsc projcOs
have positive traffic operations and dc,;ign implications. The-location of the
S"wityl[Mxfortua#ion Building and expansion of the Freshman Lot, must anticipate this
reaIignmen€of Chapel Read. Security offices arc cuirrently in Gildea and this location will
consolidate offic. . and is a more appmpHate location
S. Constmet Play,fields - ' hr-long-term plan allows for additional field space in the: remc
western portion of campus.
6, RenovatcAu,srrr:Hall- Minor rennvations are planned to accommodate Institutional
Advancement and Minor space shifts ors the second floor. 11owever, it should be noted that
in the long-term, more substantial rcnovationlreprogramming plans assume the monastery
space is limited to the third floor,
7. Academic Sires- Rcccxgnizing the long lifespan of the t~olle-ge, it is prudent to identiry site's
that are appropriate Incations for academic uses,as yet, unidentified. These are incfided as
a"build-out"vision of the campus academic core.
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4. C'onstmet AuditoMim -Perhaps the most ambitious project conternplaled in terms of
introducing a public oriented facility anal requiring displacement and relocation of the
existing main parking lot (solved by expanding the Freshman Lot and constructing parking
next to Volpe),a portion of the Boulevard,and relocation of the existing tennis courts.
However, this project also prescnls the most significant opportunity to restructure the
campus core in a more positive fashion and provide a counterpoint to Austin Hall in
terminating the south quad.
S. Redesign of EfmfAndover Street t -This project has positive traffic operations and dcsign
implica lions. The localioz o€the Se4�urityllnformation Building and expansion of the
Freshman LAA, roust anticipate this realignment of Chapel Road.
&. Construct P10 fckk -The long-term plan allows for additional field space in the extreme
western portion of campus.
7. Academic Sites -Recognizing the long lifespan of the College,it is prudent to identify sites
that are appropriate locations for academic uses, as yet, unidentified. These are included as
a"build-out"vision of the campus academic core.
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f:nmpas Design Prirxclpals
The 1991 Merrimack college Master Plan is a blucprini for the future, one which grew out of a
close study and appreciation of the Merrimack crjmpus, past and p m+ cnt. Many of the design
principals a pp]ied in this current inastcr plan effort had also guided the Augustinian Fathers
forty four years ago as they developed a plan for the new college,at +ilsoa's Corner. tndet-d,
the most pleasing parts of the campus tuday, (i.c, the academic quadrangle),are those whiob
resulted front a careful and thoughtful iwplermentation of Ilse original Collery master plan
during the first decade of cam growth. This 1991 Master Plant c;xIends the original
organization of the academic quadrangle and its axis to rc struOure €ragrnentcd portions of
carnpus, The Campus Structure Plas), Figure 22, illustrates these principals.
The careful accommodation of future:facilities is what drives this campus reconstruction. to
addition to this organizational framework the plan is in formed by the design principles
summarized below.
Edges and EwHes
Limit the nuinher of entries and create gateways to cainpos with special emphasis can the Mai
Gate at Elrn/Anduv r Slycet and the South Gaw a Route 125. Reinforce anti define'the
campus edgc;while,maintaining views inln important campus, landmarks,
e��fr�frun
Create an compreheptsible campus order by extending the axial or&Irrizn[ion of the carnPus ROM
the South C'=ate to the cullegc Chapel and from the Middle Cato to [lie student residcnc .
Quadrangles
Define open space quadrangles as formal ouldonr roorns by rneans of huilding edges and tree
masses. Exclude,the autornobilc: from these spaces and use the quadrangle as it basic bi ldirng
black of tIic campus,
Connections
Knit campus buildings and spaces together by mca ns of sight lines and pathways. Link the
residential, acath-mic,and athletic zones.
Consolidation
In order to promote walking anti interaciion, concentrate new dcveloprnent within a five minute
walk of the Library, GiIdea Hall and the core campusCitevlafion
Separate pe;dcstrian aaxd vehicular circulation systems to minimize conflicts. Separale parking
lots from roadways. Provide a simple roadway hierarchy and discipline vehicular circulation an
campus through signage, the proper use of curhing and the enforcement of traffic: regulations.
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Deft) Guidelines
The following guidelines are keyed to Figures 23 through 27 which locate the,proposed facilities
and site improvements that arc:recommended.
Marra Campus E uty and College Chapel Lawn
After considering several other more. insular ahc:rnatives for the original campus plait,the
Augustinian Order chose to locate the college Chapel at the front door of the carnpus facing
outward to the world heyand. The Chapel bath presents Merrimack College to passers-by and
greets visitors to the campus. The present configuration of entry roads and patiis do not
adequately rcinforcu iN-symbolic pr€;scilcc of the Chapel. The fornial landscape concept and
intermittent campus edge phi ntings in this area torso do not contribute-towards the Chapel
set€Ing.
I. 'T'hc Master Phan propo,�,es to limit the �iiimbelr of north campus clitries to one and to move
the inain entry further south along E in trcCl. This will relieve growing traffic conflicts On
Elm Street and bate 114. The new pcsilinn of the main entry opens up a sweeping lawn
in from of the C h2pel arod establishf.s a gently c:urvirig drove directly to #Lie steps of the
Chapel. ltti,,ldways flanking Ehe Chapel an:sct tack to give cite Chapel a more generous
liandscapc setting and to climinate dringerous Wind corners for moloirists.
2. A pedestriin pJa7a lends from €he Chapul doer across the entry drive Church Road) to a
slr�jIlow set of wide steps; these cdesccnd to a broad lawn sufficiently enclosed by specimen
trees to encourage use by large gatherings on t}pooiad occasions. Tile removal of the formal
diagonal hedge lined path and cortain trees is necessary to create a more informal setting
in Ehis cicaring. Uirge;deciduous and uvctgreen spe}rimcn trees branching to the ground
(i.es. B=h or Spruce)wut,ld cooroplimcrji tliis estate;-like setting and frame sc lcct views to
and from the Chapel steps,
3. The Chapel lawn could pa-ovidc an nppropriatc setting for a new sculptural element on axis
with the Chapel, Tracing the doors of the Chapel acid backed by t'an eve-rgreen backdrap,
this clement would resolve the main cainpus axis. Whether figuraIive;or abstract,a work
of art in such a promincm position Aould symbolize the college and be of the highest
artistic; merit.
Sectrrifyffitfor ation center
4. Situalcd at the c orncr of the entry drive and Chapel Road this Facility is far enough
removed from the campus comer to minimize intrusion hnt close to the mtaiu campus entry
to provide a suitable le)cALion for visitors aatcd secutity prescne- Tlye facility should be sot
b wk front the adjoining roadways and pcarkiiig providW on the west side.
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5. The cloister gsr&a between the College Chapel and the Austin Hall chapel was
envisinnW by the original Colle:ry mastev plan, This quiet place enclosed by wa]ls would
provide it contemplative retreat for faculty and friars living in Austin Hall as well as an
intimate settitrg for gatherings. Removitig the infili service garages as soon as the new
C entral Services facility is built would disencumber bolls the College, Chapel and Austin
Iali allowing the intervcning sl3ace to tie used to greater advantage.
Ring}R dandPerimeterParJiing
b. The parlial ring roadway {Chapel load, Church Road and Sullivan Road) bounds and
helps define the academic core of campus. Curbside parking along the inside edge of the
road is proposed and it convenient for visitors and provides a btsffbr between the
pedestrian walkway and Ihe.travel lame.
7. parking for comm studonts,faculty, and ma IT is divided into a series of small Jots evenly
distrihuicd around the odge of tlwe campus core. Given their prime locations these lots are
separated and well landwaped but surveyable from the adjoitiffig.roadway.
8. Hedges and rows of irer-s along the outer edge of the lots screen parke-A czars and reinforce
l he campus border while pe;rrnitting views of college*buildings froin the surrounding public
strecfs.
9. Within the parking zone landscaped areas of wider dimension provide relief from expanses
of pavemi=l and contain pedesfrian paths.
North and South Quadrrrrrglea,
10, By r(,moving through traffic and parking which form W, a barrier bctwucrt Austin Mall and
the;North Quadrangle, a unifying affecl is achieved. Austin Hall becomes the focus at the
narrow end of the quid which has a long sloping lawn which reaches up to fire:Library and
Su]ifvan and Cushing. Selective removal of large evergreens from the central portions of
the space.allows the edge;plantings to dominaIe and open up the visuai connection from
McQuade Library to Austin, as well as between Sullivan end Cushing.
11. Two acadcmii+buildings aligning with Gushing and Sullivan Halls would complete [lie
North Chad in the distant future. I'liese future buildings should mate the height,and
massing of their neighbors and to sonic cxl end the malerials and simple detailing as well.
In (lief interim time;fhe building sites could be,planted with groves of trees to farm an edge
to lhc:quadrangle.
12, The South Quad, closer to a square in shape and re;lativ€:ly flat, will be characterized by a
different architecturaI expression on each of ils four sides. Thus, as witli the North Quad
strong Ldge plantings and an open core arc recommeoded to assure the proposed
Auditorium and Science and Engineering building are visually conncc:ted to other campus
facilities.
13. O'Reilly Hall could be balancers by a future classrtxsm building to the southCast which
compliments it in scale, materials, and detailing. This cla' Broom buiIdipig site completes
the framing of the South 0uad.
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connect North and South Quads directly. For masons of maintenance and aesthetics,
planting in the quadrangles should be simple and formal, primarily lawn with a very limited
selection of deciduous tree species arranged in bordering rows. Malurc stands of cxis ling
Iroes in the cepiter should be selectively removal as new trees are.planter along the edges.
15. In the-rove between the ring road and the formal quadrangles a more informal planting or
deciduous and evergreen spcchnens is appropriate.
16. With t1le removal of the Print Shop from the Library, the need for truck access would be
greatly reduced. The occasional Library service track could be accommodated sinrply by a
widened wally. In place of the exiting service loop road a reading court is proposed.
Such a space, enclosed by hLdges and arnarnental trees,world provide atti intimate outdoor
place for reading or small seminars.
Auditorium
17. As the Chapel anchors the northern cnd of the academic zone so the Auditorium will
anchor its southern end 13roviding a central focal point to the campus as a whale. The
Volpe Road entry drive following the main campus axis and the encircling ring-road give
incrc:wwd prominence to the Auditorium. The Auditorium will be visible at a distance
from all sides and so roust be successful as an object building. Strong massing,a vertical
emphasis, and a bold rcxxrline silhouette should be sought in its design. The semicircular
lawn panel on which the Auditorium rcos should be inforinally planted with widely spaced
groupin&s of deciduous specimen trees.
"amims Center and Power House
18. Giidea I-fall whigh wiII he the Campus Center and;
19, The Power House, located as The},arc at the cross reads of the academic€nd residential
r+nnes, Eire well positiuncd Io house various student and faculty services.
20. Truck access to the rear of both structures should be screened and the exlstllig pedestrian
path between them relocated to the south s€de of the Power House.
21. The"student mall" to either side of the paved circle acts as a tranFiliorc space between tltc
residenIial zone,and the academic quads and is charaderizcd by informal planting.%of high
canopy trees. Concentrate plantings arouad the pvcd circle in front of G iIdea better scale
this space to pedestrians.
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22. The realigned Volpe Road cnlry drive extends [lie main campus axis to the south gate,
Thereby organizing several new building elements in this acme, Walkways are set back
from the roadway to accommodate rows of columnar street trccs.
23. Architec;turaI elements in a ocia(ion with ihe,Central Service building establish a gateway
at the souIh cnd and assist tr)de-emphasize the adjacent housing project entry,
24, The L-shaped CenIraI Service building loans.a neutral wall along the en try drive.. Truck
clocks arc kept ouI of sight aad are screened from neighboring residcnecs.
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continues a grong building watt edge (or arcudc)along the Volpe Road entry drive. The,
building should he transparent instrategic places to allow passersby to observe the
activities.
6. A large,parking Jot opposite"the Field Douse provides parking for sporting events in Volpe
Center and daytime.coin students.
27, Room for detention ofstorrnwater runoff is provided south of the baseball diamond.
28. The woodland areas adjacent to Ash Center and Volpe,Venter should be maintaiPled and
improved !o cvoke the woodland setting.
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29, The new student housing is conce;ntralc+d north of the relocated Boulevard and close to the,;
campus core with paths leading directly to the"student matt"and the South Quad beyond.
A much stronger pedc-strian link is thrus for ined between thu residcafial ZDJIe and the
campus core and avoids passing between the Boiler House and Cfldea.
30. Site,area is made for the residencies by reducing the section widIh and displacing the
existing Boulevard to the south, This places Jess emph ds on Mon ican Center as a
terminus and fncuses more aItention.on the open fields to the south. The new residences
front onto the green recreational Fields along Iheir entire length.
3.1. The opposite sidc of#lye new residences farm the suuthurn edge of a residential
quadrangle that is appropriately scaled to the bordering Townhouses and new buildiljgq.
The new student housing is easily phasod irj smaller humanly scaled urwiis, intended to be in
3-4 story configurations, and will �,[low of a variety of con figura€inns within the allot€cd
building zone,. Front duurs Shnuld face out to the boulevard and covered passage's connect
through to the quadrangle. Ho ever, giveP) their location, these structures should be
designd to rcongnize they have no"back door" side, as they also face ffie front doors of the
To nhauses.
32, Additional resident student parking is provided to replace that lost along the Boulevard,
The edges are planted with street tree,planitngs that are consistent with those along the
balance.of tile-Boulevard.
33. A new stadium space including an outdoor trzwk,a competition soccer field, lights,and
blc�adicrc set into the adjacent existing slope:is located at the southern end of the old race
track.
34. A softWII diamond and two practice fields are positioned in the low area further ID the
North between A-lh Center and Monican O-nter.
35. Some clearing and regrading wnnid be required as well as a compreherisive drainage
design to make thcsc valuable.fields usable. Some field area may need to be sacrificW for
detr ntion though it may be possible, to use the lowest practice I'telds to detain runoff From
the occasional largest storm e`,ven(( , With proper undcrdrainage normal use of fields could
resume when flood watcrs receded. Further indcpth study and de�iga perfbrinance
requirements are jweded.
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36. A five minute,walk ether along a woodland path front the Field House or from the new
Student Residence,will conclude at the new tennis facilities. Eight courts are shown in the
roaster plan with roonj for twelve,raore to the soulh. (Alternatively an additional practice
field could be accommodated to the south).
37, In the long terra, down the slope west of St. Thoma&and St.Anne,a new complex of
athletic fields is located including throe multi purpose practice fields and a softball
diainond.
39. Service and ernergency access is provided by means of a one lane road descending from the
service drive at St.Thornas.
39. Alternative future development on this land (i.e. faculty housing)would in al Iilrelilioud
require an entry off of Elm Street. Roadway slopes approaching I= percent at this entry
point are problematic.
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MASTER PLAN Design Guidelines
Nuth Andover,MsssachusettEME Smki Associates,[ncjAnlhcmy UtackcLt
V. IMPLEMENTATION
Sullivan Hall and Cuslilag Hall
The renovation and reprogramming of thcsc facilities is fundamental to the Faster Plan. To
reali7z implementation, #lie Following steps which follow from the Mamer Plan should be
underlalccn:
1. Confirm exact space program for ei%ch building.
. Underlake,detailed building structure and sysleins imndi#ion evaluation and identiFy n 1s
alld cost estimates.
3. Prepare schematic design documents Lased on program iftntifie-d.
4. Confirm program "fit"and preliminary cast es#emotes.
, Prepare design development doctimeots,
6, Confirm cost e-stimate,and adiiust program as necessary.
7. Prepare construction documents.
Next Steps
Additional campus-wide planning level studies are still needled to provide dlef"initive programs
for: landscaping, signs and slorrn ater management,
I, Landscape Master Plan -This should include:
• Detailed inventory, in terms of type,and location, of plant materials, having materials,
lighting,Fencing,curbing, bencN,-.�, trash receptacles, etc...
• Idevtify geographic landscape nines by type and articulate design intent, materials and
design principles.
• Develap deta#led site design standards for major campus en16# s,roadlways and path
systems.
• Duvelop a list of priority projects tied to the overall Master flan for the campus.
Provide list of acceptable catalog items for the above cale-gories and any spedal
requirements.
2, Signage and Gmphicg Masmr Plan -Similar to the above, tasks include:
• Inventory of all exis ling signs (directional, informational, building identification) and
ulterior building graphics,
* Identify program and key locations for signs by type.
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identify design standards for new signs and inlcriar huilding graphics iiicluditsg si7z,
shavc,color, typeface, etc.,.
3. Srormweder Managemeni Pfa11 -This plan is koy to identifying specific improvements that
should lac undcrta ken used on existing condiiinw; and those conditions anticipated by the
Master Plan. The following slc;ps are recommended:
* Review and con rprrn results of Andover Onpisultants improvemcnts inventory.
Undr,rtake field reconnaissance I fill data voids if nceessary.
Model campus watershed characteristics for existing conditiom (soil type,surface
coverage,slope, precipitation,
* Determine improvements required for existing conditions (on-site,off-site) and
pre]i minarycost estimate.
• Model c:ampu, watersheds far future condRion&basud on short-term and long-term
projects.
* Coordinate with Town engineers.
Identify nececsaiy improvemenI� (on-site,riff-site) and 1)reIiminary cos estimates.
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APPENDIX
SPACE MOVES & - PROGRAM
M RRIMACK COLLEGE
MASTER PLAN
ANTHONY BLACKETT
PROGRAMMING ONSULTANT T SA SAKI ASSOCIATES
REVISION #3: DECEMBER 19, 1990
INTRODUCTION AND ASSUMPTIONS
This document is the revision to the space moves document, Revision # , dated October
16, 1 90; and, as Revision , is responding to:
' Meeting with mernbers of the College on November 14, 1990.
• Letter from John Palrnucci to James Doolin, dated December 5,1990.
' Meeting between Ton Y Blackett and Father Deegan on December 14, 1990.
The essential revisions are:
Auvin Hall
A VP Executive siute has been created on the second floor of Austin.
• The VP for Academic Affairs has been rel=ted from Cushing to Austin.
• Publications has been moved from Austin to an adjacency with either C'opystop or
the Printing Center.
A longer term.plan For Austin has been generated, its which the]Monastery is
consolidated on the fourth floor, Institutional Advancement moves fronn the first
floor to the third, Enrol lrnent Management departments move back from SuUivan to
the first floor of Austin and the former duningllcitchen area of the Monastery
becomes a President's and Alumni reception area.
Gild ea
Housing office has been enlarged,
• Interview roorus have been iincorporated in Placement Services.
• Audio Visual conference room has been incorporated on the second floor.
• Student rD issuing area has been incorporated with existing telecommunications
of€is.
• An elevator has peen included.
Boiler House
' Copystop has been incorporated (possibly in conjunction with Publications).
ML,QUad--L brary
Offices for Math and Writing Centers have heen.redesigned to open directly off the
respective main rooms.
.SecuntylIn onnanan Cemer
* This has become an independent building, separate ftom the proposed Physical
Plant building.
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MERRIMACK COLLEGE MASTER PLAN
LONG G TERM PLAN FOR AUSTIN HALL
A NTITONY BL CKli FT-rrisgrnmmiitg and Space Analysis Consultant,Dri ''EMBER 18, 1991)
MNAN IAI,AID
onFkStery
RtoTice3
ca
FLOOR 1
RESIDENTS AND
LUMNI RECEPTION BURSAR
REA College
entranm CONTI N UINQ if'D,
This phut assumes that the
Monw4ery vacates flexor t
(kstcheis(dining area and CONFERENCE
crypt),friars'roams(floor
3)and is conm)lidaii d on CHAPEL
floor 4 with 20 friars'
roams and aF,smiated
r�kCi sties. FLOOR
.�{i#u#ionalDevelopment PREsioEN'T&EXEC tJ'FtYE (no Change)
than moves fn)m floor 1 to VP 915TE BUSINESS OFFICE
floor 3.
The former dhdAykitcheu
area on floor I now
hero nles the CollegeN
faunal rexc11tion area,aisri
the balance of the floor
reverts to the Forollment
Management funclions,
which can now be gloved
ftom Sullivan hack to
Austin - the main FLOOR 3
administration building-
allowing Sullivan to roved INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
to�W enlirely academic
txuiidir�g-
10rooms loroonis FLOOR
ChapellLibrney
MONASTERY
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MERRII ACK COLLEGE-NEW CONSTRUMTON PROGRAM
Shown below is a program for a Central Services, Building (Physical Plant and Printing):
Net S q tmreFeet (NSF) 9,560 Gross Square feet I(GSF) 13,000
and a Security acid Information Building:
Net Square Feet 1,330 Gross Square Feet2 2,00
A B C A 13 C
NSF~ Station Room TSB Station Room
per per Sire por PFCF Sixz
Station Room StAtjolt ROOM
A*B A*B
�yy Yy'i�pp I{YY:A��--� 1'Is N
Carpentry Stipp 600 1 6W Print sh%0 1750 1 1750
Electrical Shop 300 1 300 Paper Storage ISO 1 150
H AC Shop 300 1 300 Of fice4 100 1 100
Paint Shop 300 1 300 2000
Plumbing Shop 300 t 300
Locksmith 200 1 200 GRAND TOTAL 9560
2000
Est 17RITY
Garage 300 5 1500 INFORMATION
Receiving 200 1 200
Receiv./Invent. Office l00 1 100 Ghiers Office 150 1 150
Reo-,ivin.g Storage 600 1 600 Captain's Office 120 1 120
Inventory Storage 600 1 600 Lieutenant's Ofliicc 120 1 120
Housekeeping Storage 400 1 400 Secretary 120 .1 120
3400 baiting 100 1 100
I spat,ch/Information 200 1 200
Director's Office 150 1 150 Interview/Re-port Rm. 100 1 100
I puty Direct. Office 120 1 120 en's T.ackers 12 20 240
C'onfcrclice Room 300 1 300 Man's Shower 30 1 30
Admin. Assist. 120 1 120 Woincn's Lockers 12 10 120
Work Control 100 1 100 Wornen's Shower 30 I 30
Secretary/Reception 160 1 160
950 GRAND TOTAL 1330
Trade Supervisors 80 5 400
Lunch Room 25 12 :300
Men's, Lockers 12 25 300
Men`s Showers 30 2 60
Women's Lockers 12 10 120
Women's Showers 30 1 30
1210
3 :11 R
NSF x 1J.
ofFsel printing, (l bulk copying only.Conveniencf,priul 4 to he can ied out at copy stop elsewhere.
4 if p1lblicalic)ns is inClU Ul in this 1juikiing,an additional work area for 3#staff Taus[he included i.e,400
NSA'.
New Colostrttetion Proitrarns 1ilacketi 12122190
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MERRIMACK COLLEGE- NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Shown below is a program for a campus Auditorium and 'Black Bux' experimental theater
facility:
Net Square Feet (NSF) 12,780 Gross Square feett(G SF) 17,250
A B C
NSF Station Roan
par per Sixa
Swiun Rookn
Avis
E PE> I EN ALTHEATF
'Black Box' Theaters 2000 1 2000
Seating Storage 400 1 400
AUDITORIUM
8eafing 8 600 4800
Stage 1200 1200 1200
Projection Booth 100 1 100
Men's Dress Room 10 30 300
omen's Dress Room 10 30 300
Green Roorn 250 1 250
Scenery Storage 800 1 800
Unloading 0 1 60
Lobby 2{100 1 2"
Concessions 150 1 150
:oats 240 1 240
'Bets 60 1 60
Office. 120 1 120
t NSF x 1.35_
1t is ws usnv-d that ail"Back of xtage'facilities for the'Slack hox'Tbeater will share those amigned to [lie
Auditorium,
New Cuttis vne ion Frogram-s Blackett 12fi22M
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APPENDIX B
MERRIl J ACK COLLEGE MASTER PLAN
PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS
1. PROGII; MAS UI VnON
■ Slight decrease in daytime enrollrne nt.9nd no increase in evening studcnt enrollment,
* Sllift of 2()]full-time students from commntcrs to on-campus resident students (long
term}.
Addition of 600-lest auditorium/theater (long-term)
Cominutrr Students
• Maximum enrollment of 5W student`s on a given evening.
* 24°loos*cvcningsitsdentsE�rcre.�identstuder�E.�.
■ 80610 of evening students are off-carnpus students.
0.80 x 500 students = 400 off-cao1pus students,
• Assume attendance, mate;o 9O% (average:absentee late of IO°b
400 students x 90 0 = 360 students
• Assume all stade;nis drive alon to reach campus
Use vehicle occupancy rate of I studen#!vehicle
360 students divided by I studenOvehicic = 360 vehicles to be parked.
FaeL3lty/StHff
• Maximum of 30 evening courses given at 0Ele time.
One instructor per classroom.
■ Assume 100 attendancc rate.
■ 50 faculty{staIF, assume are additional 20 anon-educational)staff members on carnpus
during the evening.
• A surne all faculty{staff drive alone to reach campus,
70 facuIty}staff divided by I per vehicle, = 70 vehicles to be harked
Total Evening Academ ic I'arking Mina
360 vehicles + 70 vehicles = 430 vehicles to be parked
11. PARKIN[; IMPACTS
I. • 200 additional resident hells (i.e., residential studenLI) in long-term.
200 fewer daytime commuter students.
• 200 fewer cl�,jytime corr mutcr students x 0,90 attendance.rate = 180 students.
• 180 fewer daytime;students divided by oi)e commutcr student per vehicle = 180 fewer
commuter vehicles to be parked during the clay.
■ 200 additional resident students x fl,40 parking spaces per resident student = 80
additional resident vch1cles to be perked during the day or even ir►g in short term.
2. Addition oF600-seat Auditoriuni/TheaIa
Assume 25%of aItcndee,,are campus rc,,ident students.
600 x 0.75 = 450 off-campus aticIndee.S,
■ 450 attendees x 0.33 parking spaces per sent (or 3 persons per ter) = 150 parking
spaces.
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Merdm kCole� kture Evening Parkin■
Scenark) I
Dom mama
- Commuter st b 360
I !! /maE so
- &ug 2tni m 20
• Campus visitors 40
- Residvn Ismsn I parking 612
Subtotal1,082
• Vol pe comr|ex rkin
bgaQmC e rage,a #! nCSa hockey
moil/GOq 355
Total Minn 1,4
Total Cam pusPi rk i, &Supp U
PARKING SURPL S UN DER SCENA 10 ! 158
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MfflTimuck College Future Even Parking
Scenario 11
Demand
- Commu ter @u m 360
- |tyimE
- Augustinians 20
- Campus visitors 40
- Resident st t parking 612
Wdd 1,22
- Volpem U parking
(AssumC averagcat ricC& a hockey game,
g/M$ Ind#am % baskeEmI Ipme
00) or, a well tended ho game
112m 4
Tom Demand 1,547
Total Campus Parking Supply
PARKINCTSURPLUSUNDERSCENARIO n 48
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scenarlo
Demand
- Commuter#uc,� m 360
• F |@Jsl2E SO
- Augtwinians 20
• campus visitors 40
- Resident suiden|parking 612
bU 1,082
- Volpem ex parking
(Assume sold-out hockcy game !%60Umlcgce
840
Irk&Demand 1,922
: Total Campus Parking Supply
PARKING SHO Wf FALL UNDE R SCENAR 10 g! (3 )
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Mereimack College Future ing ForkIng
Scenario IV
DQrnand
• Comm ter students 360
- ly� Am£ so
- Augustinians 20
- Campwvkmm 40
- kD& t& l parking 617
bbu| 1,22
- Proposed 600-ualAuditorium/Theater 1
*off Demand 1,2
Total Campus Parkiag Supply 1,5
PARKING SURPLUS UNDER SCENARIO TV 33
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