1	Open Information Forum On A New Glenview Public Library July 14, 2004
2	Program Outline New Library Concept Review Building Program History Why a New Building at The Glen Why a New Building at Current Location Problems with Rebuilding at Current Location Land Value at The Glen Library’s Right to Land at The Glen Costs
3	Who is PSA? National Library Design Practice 75+ Public Library Projects Since 1994 Approximately $500,000,000 Library Construction Local Project Examples Schaumburg Fremont Naperville Downers Grove Tinley Park Lemont
4	New Library Concept Overview New 96,000 SF state of the art 2-story building Proposed on 4.9 acres currently vacant at The Glen just north of Dominick’s 239 surface parking spaces (compared to 89 now) 25.7 million dollar project Starting immediately (no condemnation)
5	New Library Concept Review Site Attributes 239 At Grade Parking Spaces Adjacent to Building Drive-up Materials Return Dual Access: Patriot & Shermer Dedicated Patrons Drop-Off Public Plaza Space Dedicated Service Area
6	New Library Concept Review cont’d Features Two Multipurpose Public Meeting Spaces “Living Room” Periodicals / Reading Area with Fireplace Library Café Expanded Children’s Library Segregation of Noisy / Quiet Zones Quiet Study Room Group Study Room Technology Lab Varied Seating Styles & Environments Expanded Public Materials and Technology Convenient Points of Service
7	New Library Concept Review cont’d Design Features Civic Presence Expansive Glass Areas – Sense of Transparency Use of Natural Materials – Exudes Warmth Places High-Use Public Areas on Display & De-emphasizes Staff Areas
8	A New Building on the Current Site & EPCO? Considerations Site Issues Vehicular circulation is difficult Parking is limited (174 +/- spaces) and much of it is underground Safety concerns relating to pedestrians and “parkers” Limited opportunity for public outdoor spaces
9	A New Building on the Current Site & EPCO? cont’d Considerations cont’d Design Height Massing Neighbors Functional Footprint (+/- 320’ x 140’) Patron Service Sector Layout Staffing Implications General Construction (land size) Relocation Cost
10	How About Adding onto and Renovating the Existing Library? Considerations Site EPCO property is 14,810 SF (0.34 acre). Vehicular circulation is difficult. Parking is only 56% of that for the New Library (1.38 spaces per 1,000 SF) and 85 spaces are underground. Safety concerns for pedestrians and “parkers”. Limited opportunity for outdoor public space.
11	How About Adding onto and Renovating the Existing Library? cont’d Considerations cont’d Design Massing Unification of Existing & New Levels (heights) Functional Needs to be bigger than program (existing needs to be 58,960 SF = +23.7%) Footprint Patron Service Sector Layout Staff Implications Lack of flexibility of existing building General Construction (land size, renovation) Relocation Cost
12	Summary Given the 20-40 year building planning horizon, the New Library offers the following advantages: Maximizes Patron Services Maximizes Patron Conveniences Maximizes Patron Flexibility for the Future Minimizes the Unknowns Minimizes the Delivery Period Minimizes Cost
13	"“The location of a..." “The location of a library facility is, initially, the most important decision that library planners and managers make. Mistakes in site selection (location of facilities) result in less than maximum potential, effectiveness, and equity of service. For the public library, suboptimal location can mean reduced access and reduced user patronage.” Christine M Koontz, “Library Facility Siting and Location Handbook”
14	Building Program History 1986 – Last addition completed 1994 – Library participates in GNAS reuse planning commission 1994 – Written requests for land to be set aside in The Glen for a library 1995 – Initial planning for expanded facility begins 2001 – Post Office announces it is not moving 2001-2003 – Library Board researches alternate sites 2004 – Library Board formally proposes location at The Glen
15	History of recent site selection January 2001 – Post Office announces it will not relocate January 2001 – Library Board requests site in The Glen be held for a new library June 2001 – First of 3 requests to Park District to share Rugen School site June 2001 – Board’s second request for site in The Glen
16	More site selection history January 2002 – According to the Glenview Journal “Village President Larry Carlson stated ‘I hope the Library stays downtown,’ but mentioned that a parcel of land is still set aside at the Glen and will be held until the Library Board takes action on the property.”
17	More site selection history February 2002 – Library Board engages real estate consultant and identifies 15 potential locations for a new library April 2002 – Library Board narrows choices to 3 sites: The Glen, downtown Dominick’s, and Colonial Court May 2002 – At joint meeting with the Village Board, verbal consensus reached on downtown Dominick’s site May 2002 – Village Board changed opinion on downtown Dominick’s site October 2002 – At a meeting between village and library officials, the village tells the library they will defer activity until after the village trustee election in April, 2003.
18	More site selection history October 2003 – At joint meeting with Village Board, Library Board recommends either The Glen site or Dominick’s site. Village agrees to meet again after the New Year. January 2004 – Village refuses to meet –Village Board not ready to make a decision at this time. January 2004 – Library Board decides to start a conceptual design for the site at The Glen May 2004 – Library formally proposes a conceptual design for a new facility on Patriot Boulevard
19	Why a New Building at The Glen Cost Availability Accessibility
20	Glenview Map
21	Why a New Building at The Glen cont’d Flexibility Current design Future expansion Campus – green space, park-like setting 239 parking spaces at ground level No time limit on parking – not competing with commuters Public Safety Concerns
22	Current Library & EPCO Current site and parking lots EPCO Property
23	Property at The Glen Property at The Glen
24	Overlay for Comparison Current site and parking lots EPCO Property Property at The Glen
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26	Problems with Rebuilding at Current Location Temporary Relocation Availability and cost of temporary location for 2 years Interruption of service Timing Condemnation process could take 3+ years Whole process could take 5-7 years Flexibility No room for future expansion Public safety concerns Crossing Glenview Road Security of proposed parking structures
27	Problems with Rebuilding at Current Location (cont’d.) Increased traffic congestion on Glenview Road Glenview Road bisects library property No green space – urban “look & feel” Potential problems with functionality of building Duplication of services Increased unassigned space (e.g. bathrooms, stairways, elevators, and dead space) Reduced flexibility
28	Land Value at the Glen Is the Glen site worth the commercial value? Or is it worth the same value that other government agencies paid for their land at the Glen ($1)? The majority of Library Board voted to value the Glen property at no cost for two reasons: The Library is legally an autonomous unit of the Village Consistency with free land given to other entities
29	Other Entities Given Free Land School District #34 - 17.0 acres Glenview Park District – 10.0 acres Glenview Police Department – 7.0 acres Glenview Public Works – 4.0 acres Glenview Elderly Services North – 5.0 acres Glenview Youth Services - 1.6 acres Glenview Fire Station Northeastern IL Public Safety Training Academy Total land given to other entities: 44+ acres
30	Is the Library Entitled to Land at the Glen? YES Two Formal applications made in 1994 Never withdrawn or acted upon Village promise to hold land for library during search process While the Library Board indicated a preference for downtown in 1998, its request was repeated for a parcel to be held for the library (after the Post Office decided not to move)
31	"January 2002 – According to..." January 2002 – According to the Glenview Journal “Village President Larry Carlson stated ‘I hope the Library stays downtown,’ but mentioned that a parcel of land is still set aside at the Glen and will be held until the Library Board takes action on the property.”
32	Costs Glen $ 25.7 million Immediate start Moving costs approximately $250 K No condemnation costs Downtown $ 34.4 million - today 2-5 year delay $ 2.4 million for 2 moves temporary space Attorney fees for lengthy condemnation process – 3 to 5 years
33	Downtown Site Costs
34	Cost
35	For Further Information Mark P. Grant Library Board President 847-998-4544 Richard M. Clark Space Planning Committee 847-729-7954 Vickie L. Novak Executive Librarian 847-729-7500 x108
36	"“The location of a..." “The location of a library facility is, initially, the most important decision that library planners and managers make. Mistakes in site selection (location of facilities) result in less than maximum potential, effectiveness, and equity of service. For the public library, suboptimal location can mean reduced access and reduced user patronage.” Christine M Koontz, “Library Facility Siting and Location Handbook”
37	Open Information Forum On A New Glenview Public Library July 14, 2004