West Division Patrol Station Proposed Site Plan & Building Elevations September 4, 2008 Police Services Board
Purpose of Today’s Meeting Provide background Describe the services the community will receive from the new station Present the building site plan Present a concept of the proposed building Present the status of the West Division Patrol Station construction project Answer any questions
Background Serves the needs of the West Urban Centre Incorporates 20 year growth projections – SGI 2013 Replaces Abbeyhill West Patrol & Community Police Centre Some Patrol functions will be relocated from Greenbank station Located on 5+ acres at 211 Huntmar Drive 41,000 square feet 1 storey best for operational efficiency/suited to this site LEED Silver certification Operational needs drive a fast-tracked schedule. Foundations need to be completed this fall to minimize risks for completion on time and within budget
Community Services Information Desk with space for 3 officers Community Police Centre with space for volunteers Community Meeting Room Patrol Services (all west rural zones and half of west urban zones) All West District Services ( SROs, NHOs, Traffic, District Investigations )
Traffic Flow & Deployment Shift change times do not conflict with Scotiabank hockey schedules and other events ( Afternoon shift is 5 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Night shift 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.) There are a number of different routes for officers to get to their patrol zones ( access to West Patrol zones is not dependent on using 417 ) Officers are being deployed to majority of patrol zones in the opposite direction of peak hour traffic
Site Features Proximity and distance to “400” series highways Sufficient and separate parking for fleet and staff Public transit friendly –located near current transit –close proximity to proposed future transitway Stand alone facility and parking Secure site
Site Development Factors L-shaped site with limited exposure on Palladium Drive Future street on south east of site must be considered Future road widening (9 m) must be considered Future gas station – visual obstruction, traffic, proximity Site access and control given adjacent occupancy (Scotiabank Place) Large quantity of on-site parking (includes 20 visitor spots)
Site Context West Division Patrol Station Site
Site Plan
Proposed Building Floor Plan
Artist’s Rendering
Proposed Northeast View
Proposed Southwest View
Project Progress Schematic Design Phase completed Moving into Detailed Design Phase Consultation process underway - September 2008 –Meeting with west end Councillors - Aug –Presentation to Police Services Board – Sept 4-08 –Community open house - Sept Information Sharing Sessions with Community –Stittsville Village Association – Sept –Ward Council Meeting – Ward 4 Kanata North – Sept –Expo 55 – Sept Application for Site Plan Control – Sept Construction – November 2008 Occupancy – December 2009