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College ofVeterinary Medicine

FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT PLAN

January 2002

Prepared for:

College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of MinnesotaTwin cities-St. Paul campus

By:Academic Health Center CVM Facilities DevelopmentPlanning Team

Jeffrey Klausner, CVMBert Stromberg, CVMEdward Kosciolek, CVMLorie Wederstrom, AHC FacilitiesAndreas Papanicolaou, AHC FacilitiesBrenda Trebesch, AHC FacilitiesJoshua Carrell, AHC FacilitiesR Michael N’dolo, AHC FacilitiesJohn Grundtner, U of M ArchitectJames Litsheim, U of M Architect’s OfficeRachel Mikels, U of M Architect’s Office




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TTTTTable of Contentsable of Contentsable of Contentsable of Contentsable of Contents Executive Summary Introduction

1. CVM Existing & Proposed Programs1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations.................................91.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas................................................101.3 Summary of Proposed Growth............................................................13

2. CVM Existing & Proposed Facilities2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities.............................................................152.2 Building Summary...............................................................................162.3 Intra-Building Circulation....................................................................192.4 Density and Massing............................................................................192.5 Green Space.........................................................................................202.6 Programmatic Need Statements

2.61 Veterinary Anatomy Building.....................................................212.62 Dairy Cattle Barn.........................................................................23

3. College Campus Summary3.1 Points of Entry & Circulation..............................................................253.2 Pedestrian Access.................................................................................253.3 Service Access.....................................................................................263.4 Parking.................................................................................................263.5 Identity, Visibility and Accessibility ........................................................283.6 Mass transit................................................................................................29

4. Architectural Character4.1 Heritage................................................................................................314.2 Architecture..........................................................................................334.3 Site.......................................................................................................334.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition...................................344.5 Interior Spaces.....................................................................................34

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5. Developmental Steps5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’s Facilities

Development Plan................................................................................365.2 Development Path................................................................................365.3 The Next Step......................................................................................37

6. Appendices6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model Space Inventory......................................396.2 Space Utilization Tables......................................................................446.3 Veterinary Teaching Hospital Use Statistics.......................................506.4 Building Code Deficiencies.................................................................51

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January 2002 College of Veterinary Medicine . Facilities Development Plan

Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryExecutive SummaryExecutive SummaryExecutive SummaryVeterinary medical facilities have been situated on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul Campus for at least 110years. Early documentation, a photo dated 1891, shows a two story wood framed “Veterinary Hospital” located onthe present site of the current College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). In 1901, a brick “Veterinary Building” wasconstructed replacing the wood framed hospital. This 1901 structure, now titled “Veterinary Anatomy”, still stands - a testament to Veterinary Medicine’s long-standing association with the University’s St. Paul Campus.

From this modest beginning, CVM facilities have grown to nearly 600,000 gross square feet. As the college’s pro-grams continue to expand, the need for additional facilities continues to grow. In fact, the Minnesota Facilities Model(MFM) reveals that during the next 5 years, the College will require an additional 40,500 square feet of assignablespace to accommodate planned programmatic growth.

CVM plans to pursue development of three primary programs that will affect facilities development.

They are:• Equine Program Development: Enhanced clinical services providing lameness and reproductive

evaluations; enhanced educational offerings with an equine emphasis in Animal Science; and enhancedresearch in equine muscle disorders.

• Comparative Medicine Research Programs: Enhanced research programs focused on the development ofanimal models of human diseases, especially chronic diseases such as cancer

• Professional Teaching Program: Enhanced emphasis on small group interactive learning experiences toreinforce clinical and basic concepts; enhanced emphasis on technology-enhanced learning throughout theCVM curriculum; and increased opportunities for community interactions between students and betweenstudents and alumni

To address equine programmatic needs, the CVM plans to build a new equine clinical and research center on the St.Paul Campus. It will serve the growing need for additional equine clinical programs, for equine research programs andfor an expanded equine undergraduate teaching program. In addition, it will aid the CVM to meet a significant



accreditation concern of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education. In their lastCVM site visit, the Council expressed concern regarding the current unsafe equine loading and unloading areas aswell as noting that the current facilities are inadequate to effectively conduct equine lameness evaluations.

To enhance the comparative medicine research program, the CVM plans to first rehabilitate the existing historic“Veterinary Anatomy” building and then renovate the present CVM administrative area. “Veterinary Anatomy” is theoldest existing structure on the St. Paul Campus. The College’s administrative unit and the veterinary gallery will behoused in this rehabilitated space comprising of 12,000 assignable gross square feet. This historic space will furtherprovide a “real” entry to the College, a focal point for veterinary medicine in Minnesota, and a link to Minnesota’sveterinary history. Relocating the administrative unit from its current location in the Teaching Hospital to theVeterinary Anatomy Building will free space for conversion into research and office space for the CVM’s expandingcomparative medicine program.

To enhance the College’s professional teaching programs, the CVM plans to also rehabilitate the historic “DairyCattle Barn” located immediately north of the Teaching Hospital. The new space will include a lecture room for the2nd year class, seminar rooms, comfortable seating areas with Internet access, and a commons area for students andalumni comprising of approximately 12,000 assignable square feet.

Constructing a new equine facility, renovating existing space, and conscientiously rehabilitating two historic struc-tures will provide facilities required by the college’s future teaching, research, and clinical programs and meet ac-creditation requirements of the AVMA’s Council on Education. Furthermore, other collegial units and communityorganizations will be able to use the planned new facilities for lectures, seminars and gatherings. These facilities willnot only enable the CVM to fulfill its mission, but they will significantly enhance the overall St. Paul Campusambience.



The college of Veterinary Medicine occupies thesoutheast corner of the University of Minnesota’s SaintPaul Campus and is bounded by Fitch, Commonwealth,Boyd and Gortner Avenues, with the exception of theRaptor Center, located west of Gortner. GortnerAvenue is the major North-South street that crossesthe Campus at its center.

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThe intent of this plan is to identify the current state ofThe College of Veterinary Medicine’s facilities and todevelop a “road map” for the next 20 years which:

• Establishes guidelines for CVM’s future physi-cal growth, including the need for new facilitiesand adaptive reuse of the existing.

• Establishes criteria as to how best utilize itsexisting facilities.

• Improves and facilitates identity, visibility andaccessibility.

• Grows to meet the future space needs of acontemporary CVM.

• Creates an architectural image befitting the St.Paul campus.

• Defines and develops green space and landscapeareas.

• Defines and develops circulation patterns andparking space.

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1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations1.1 Analysis of Existing Programs & Use Locations

There are three basic programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The programs of:

CLINICAL, RESEARCH, & EDUCATION

Education Program

The Education Program consists of all the teaching activitiesoccurring in the classrooms, instructional labs and the teachinghospitals Diagnosis and Treatment areas. The majority ofclassrooms are part of Central Classroom Management and arelocated in Building 416-the Animal Science/Veterinary Medi-cine. The exceptions are: lecture hall 145 which is located inBuilding 374-Veterinary Science and some incidental class-room space in building 371-Large Animal Veterinary TeachingHospital. The instructional labs are spread throughout Build-ings 371, 374, 416 and 427.

CVM Administration

The CVM Administration serves all three programs and iscurrently located on the 4th floor of Building 427-VeterinaryTeaching Hospital, occupying 13,845 asf (assignable squarefeet).

Clinical Program

The Clinical Program consists of all those diagnostic andtreatment functions provided to small and large animals alike.It principally contains the departments of Veterinary Diagnos-tic Laboratories & Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospitals(Small & Large Animal Hospitals) and the Animals Quarters.This program is primarily located in Buildings 385, 371 and427, namely, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories Buildingand the two Veterinary Teaching Hospital Buildings.

Research Program

The Research Program involves, to a great extent, the depart-ments of Veterinary Pathology, Clinic/Population Sciences andthe Small Animals Clinic Sciences. This program mainlyoccupies Building 374-the Veterinary Sciences, and to a lesserextent Buildings 371, 385 and 416.



1.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas1.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas1.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas1.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas1.2 Identification of Future Growth Areas

The 2001 Space Inventory conducted for CVM has revealed a total projected growth of 40,508 asf over five years. The results of theMFM Space Inventory are exhibited in appendix 6.1. This figure does not include the planned 41,700 asf Equine Facility and the needed26,000 asf BL-3 Isolation Facility. This projected future growth needs to occur in the next 5 years across the board in all three basicCVM programs.

Research Program

This program plans on the addition of 10 new Principal Investigators. The research they will be conducting focuses on the following 5major themes:

1. Comparative oncology - new tenure track faculty position plus an Endowed Chair. Program will focus on examining causes ofcancer in animals and use the findings to enhance clinical services for oncology patients as well as provide animal models forfurther research into human oncology. Develop collaborative relationships with Medical School faculty and other appropriateresources.

2. Genomics/molecular biology - new faculty member to expand genomic research in animals as well as use the information toenhance clinical services and continuing professional education. Develop collaborative relationships with Medical School facultyand other appropriate resources.

3. Comparative medicine - new faculty member to enhance existing program. Program investigates disease models by species andfurther determines if these models may serve further research into human diseases. Develop collaborative relationships withMedical School faculty and other appropriate resources.

4. Food safety and molecular epidemiology - Program Director in Food Safety will develop relationships within the University andwith the external community to ensure a safe food chain. Molecular Epidemiology researcher to conduct basic scientific researchinto etiology of food borne pathogens and how to minimize their risks to animals and humans.

5. Microbiology - new researcher to enhance microbiology program, investigate potential of organisms to be used in bioterrorism.



Education Program

CVM class size is currently 80 students per class, with 4 classes for the DVM professional program, for a total of 320 FT student body.CVM expects each class size to remain constant (+/- 3%) during the next 5 years. This stability is the result of available resources includ-ing faculty, facilities and budgets as well as the anticipated demand for veterinary education and veterinary services.

CVM has and will continue to have an ongoing need for three lecture halls of 100 persons capacity. Three of the CVM classes (year 1 thru3) are taught primarily via didactic methods. This teaching methodology will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Much of thecurriculum will continue to require “hands on” demonstrations as well as direct interactions between students and faculty.

Two existing classrooms, Rooms 125 and 135 in Bldg 416-Animal Sciences/Veterinary Sciences Building, satisfy current lecture needs.They are assigned to Central Classroom Management, although CVM is the principal user. Room 145-lecture hall in Bldg 374-VeterinarySciences is viewed as substandard. It is a terraced, long and narrow room, which is less than ideal to teach 80 students. A preferablesetting would be a wider room with less depth.

The CVM is in need of a 250 persons capacity collegiate type auditorium. Presently, CVM lacks such a facility and gathering groupslarger than 100 persons within CVM is not possible. Such an auditorium will be used to full capacity from 15 to 20 hours a week, and at

Clinical Program

The CVM census indicates that the Small Animal Teaching Hospital caseload has nearly tripled since the new facilities opened in 1982. Italso specified that the space available for the number of patient visits reached its peak around 1995. Since that time the number of patientvisits has grown to the extent that additional small animal quarters and clinical space is needed today and in the future, along with existingspace rearrangements and improved scheduling.

Please see below for a breakdown of the number of cases treated by the Small Animal Teaching Hospital since fiscal year 87-88. Moreinformation can be found in appendix 6.3.

Fiscal Year 87-88 88-89 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 13 yr %

Total Cases 11,316 11,538 13,584 14,488 15,169 16,340 16,822 17,826 18,103 18,664 23,603 29,510 31,749 281%



lower capacity (100-150 people) from 20 to 30 hours per week. In addition, it could serve as a replacement lecture hall for Room 145 inBldg 374-Veterinary Sciences. Seminar space is presently very limited. Conducting small group discussions, staff and faculty meetings and similar activities, is compro-mised due to lack of conference and seminar rooms with capacity of 10-25 persons. CVM needs to add 8-10 seminar rooms in the future,to address this present deficiency.

The total available instructional lab space is currently adequate and is expected to fill future needs. However, this space is in urgent needof upgrading both in terms of equipment and finishes in order to meet current quality standards:

1. The instructional lab space in Bldg 371-Veterinary Teaching Hospital is used primarily for teaching theriogenology andsurgery. The theriogenology space functions much as it did when built more than 50 years ago. It is serviced by antiquatedcabinetry, lab benches and utilities. The surgery space, while adequate, needs also to be upgraded.

2. The instructional lab space in Bldg 374-Veterinary Sciences is primarily used for microbiology and parasitology teachinglabs. The space itself is open and flexible. The lab benches and instructional areas are old and should be upgraded tomodern standards.

3. The instructional lab space in Bldg 416-Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medicine is entirely associated with the veterinaryanatomy-teaching program. It is large

4. Open space that fulfills basic teaching needs. However, it needs upgrading of its finishes.5. The instructional lab space in Bldg 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospital is adequate both in quantity and quality.



1.3 Summary of Proposed Growth1.3 Summary of Proposed Growth1.3 Summary of Proposed Growth1.3 Summary of Proposed Growth1.3 Summary of Proposed Growth

Table: Summary of Proposed Growth

Clinical• Small Animal Hospital – increase small animal quarters and clinical space

Research• 10 new investigators to study: comparative oncology, genomics/molecular biology, comparative medicine, food safety/

molecular epidemiology and microbiology.

Education• Replace room 145 in Veterinary Science (374) with 250-person auditorium.• 8-10 new seminar rooms.• Upgrade equipment and surgery space in Veterinary Teaching Hospital (371)• Upgrade lab benches and instructional areas in Veterinary Science (374) and Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medicine (416)

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The College of Veterinary Medicine consists of the following facilities:

No. Building Name Year Built Gross Sq Ft. Assignable Sq. Ft.

316 * Veterinary Anatomy 1901 14,898 12,307326 * Dairy Cattle Barn 1907 13,570 12,000371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1950 115,786 68,271374 Veterinary Science 1952 92,478 58,111385 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 1958 69,471 38,419416 Animal Science/ Veterinary Med 1976 141,609 76,651427 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1982 121,584 63,780434 Gabbert Raptor Center 1987 20,444 10,947

Total 589,931 340,486

Condition of Existing Buildings

All current CVM Buildings (with the exception of the Veterinary Anatomy the Dairy Cattle Barn) are relatively new buildings, structur-ally sound, internally connected via level-3. They are suitable to accommodate and support, through internal renovations, the needs of theCVM. These needs include: contemporary and future research laboratory practices and physical environments, instructional spaces,recreational facilities and diverse office arrangements.

All currently used buildings do still have some Building Code deficiencies accumulated over the years which are being corrected incre-mentally as part of ongoing renovation projects (please see appendix “Building Code Deficiencies” for a full listing by building of codeissues):

• Building 374 Veterinary Sciences houses the majority of all Research Laboratories.• Buildings 385 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, and 371 & 427 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals house the bulk of the Clinical

Services.••••• Building 416 houses mostly Research and Instructional Laboratories and the bulk of the Instructional facilities.

2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities2.1 Analysis of Existing Facilities

* The Veterinary Anatomy and theDairy Cattle Barn buildings are two of theoldest standing historic buildings on theSaint Paul campus, with the VeterinaryAnatomy being the oldest one on the entirecampus. The Veterinary Anatomy building iscurrently under-utilized. Only the first floorof the main building is being leased until theend of 2002 to the Wild Life RehabilitationCenter, a private organization funded bydonations and run by CVM graduate studentsvolunteers. The Dairy Cattle Barn Building isand has been unoccupied for many years.



2.2 Building Summary2.2 Building Summary2.2 Building Summary2.2 Building Summary2.2 Building Summary

The following Building Summary demonstrates some of the important characteristicsof all current CVM Buildings.

Veterinary Anatomy Bldg (316)Constructed: 1901

Floor to Floor Height: VariesStructural System: Wood Frame and Structural BrickExterior Finish: Brick

Dairy Barn (326)Constructed: 1907 (from elevation drawings)

Floor to Floor Height: Varies 12’ and 15’Structural System: Structural brick walls, cast iron columns and I-BeamsExterior Finish: Brick and Stucco, Shingled roofNotes: Includes decorative “lantern” with metal roof and ball on a point.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital (371)Constructed: 1950, addition 1969

Floor to Floor Height: 1st floor 14’, second floor 12’-2 5/8”Structural System: Reinforced ConcreteExterior Finish: Brick



Veterinary Science (374)Constructed: 1952 addition 1956 and 1965

Floor to Floor Height: 1st 11’, 2nd floor 14’, 3rd floor 12’ –10”, 4th floor 12’-4”Structural System: Reinforced ConcreteExterior Finish: Brick

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (385)Constructed: 1958

Floor to Floor Height: Basement and 1st floor 12’, 2nd floor 14’, 3rd floor 12’-2 5/8”Structural System: Reinforced concreteExterior Finish: Brick

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (385a)Constructed: 1991

Floor to Floor Height: Basement 12’, 1st floor 16’, 2nd and 3rd 14’Structural System: Reinforced Concrete and steel trusses (3rd floor and receiving dock)Exterior Finish: Brick and metal panel



Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Science (416)Constructed: 1976

Floor to Floor Height: Basement – 3rd floor 14’, 4th floor 16’Structural System: Reinforced concreteExterior Finish: Brick and concrete

Veterinary Teaching Hospital (427)Constructed: 1982

Floor to Floor Height: 2nd floor 14’, 3rd floor 12’-0 ¼”, 4th floor 11’-11 ¾ “Structural System: Reinforced ConcreteExterior Finish: Brick

Gabbert Raptor Center (434)Constructed: 1987

Floor to Floor Height: Basement 12’-10”, 1st floorStructural System: Reinforced concreteExterior Finish: Brick, metal panel and concrete



2.3 Intra-Building Circulation2.3 Intra-Building Circulation2.3 Intra-Building Circulation2.3 Intra-Building Circulation2.3 Intra-Building Circulation

Though they were constructed over a periodof many years, the various CVM facilitiesallow for easy movement among buildings.They have been situated to align interiorcorridors and provide connecting points forlinked structures. Buildings separated byservice drives or surface pedestrian pathwaysuse skyways as enclosed weather-shieldedlinks.

Most CVM facilities have grade level floorsthat relate to each other. This has resulted in aconsistent floor numbering system. Topo-graphic changes cause few buildings todeviate from this standard. These buildingsgenerally do not share common floor levels.

Right: Third Floor - Ground LevelCirculation Pathways

2.4 Density and Massing2.4 Density and Massing2.4 Density and Massing2.4 Density and Massing2.4 Density and Massing

The current density and massing of the CVM complex will be minimally affected, since most the developmental steps of this plan call forthe renovation of existing buildings or portions thereof. The proposed locations for the two new buildings (the Equine Facility and theBL-3 Isolation Facility) fall outside the perimeter boundaries of the CVM complex. The proposed location for the BL-3 facility is directlyacross its south east corner, at the east side of Gortner Avenue. The potential location considered for the Equine Facility is at the northeastcorner of the St. Paul campus (called the “Sheep Pasture”) and would be a good distance from the CVM complex.



The overall St. Paul campus contains considerable green space, landscape planting areas, pedes-trian-scale outdoor open space and a significant tree canopy. However, its southern part hasconsiderably less green space. The furthermost south/central area occupied by the CVM complexproper is the densest and therefore has less green space and fewer outdoor amenities. GivenCVM’s relatively newer buildings that are capable of supporting current and future programsadequately, there is very little opportunity to increase the green/open space significantly bytaking down obsolete and inefficient existing structures and replacing them with higher ones ofsmaller building footprints.

Still, the perimeter edges of the complex contain landscape planting areas and a good number ofmature trees. The complex also faces open green spaces both to the south and east. The north endof the complex is the least dense, most green and open and it provides the greatest opportunityfor the development of formal and informal outdoors pedestrian scale areas in conjunction withthe proposed renovation of the Dairy Cattle Barn to CVM Commons. The recently developedgrassy area contained by Buildings 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 416-Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medicine and the Dairy Cattle Barn will become the focal point of outdoors activitiesand recreation.

2.5 Green Space2.5 Green Space2.5 Green Space2.5 Green Space2.5 Green Space

Outside of Veterinary Hospital.

East of Small Animal Hospital.

Proposed development site foradditional green space. Overview of green space.



2.6 Programmatic Need Statements2.6 Programmatic Need Statements2.6 Programmatic Need Statements2.6 Programmatic Need Statements2.6 Programmatic Need Statements

2.61 Programmatic Need Statement for the Veterinary Anatomy Building

Built in 1901, the Veterinary Anatomy Building (Bldg 316) is the oldest extant building on the St. Paul campus. It was the original homeof the College of Veterinary Medicine. Immediately after World War II, with the influx of returning veterans and with campus space at apremium, the Veterinary Anatomy served multiple functions. Among them were: a museum, offices, laboratories, classrooms, lecture hall,operating suite and instrument room. Because of its multiple functionality, it became an icon for the veterinary students and faculty whosemotto was “make do”. During the latter 1950’s, new CVM clinic, research and diagnostic facilities were constructed and VeterinaryAnatomy’s role as a central collegiate facility began to decline. Currently, the building is outmoded and fails to meet building codes.Nevertheless, it remains a campus and collegiate icon with a strong historical association for CVM alumni and for the history of veterinarymedical education.

Based upon a 1998 architectural report, the building is structurally sound and is a viable candidate for renovation. The entire structureprovides 14,898 gross square feet of which 12,307 are assignable square feet (ASF). Practically speaking, useable space includes 4,666ASF on the first floor main building, 2,000 ASF in the south “shed/gambrel area”, 886 ASF in the circular amphitheater and 4,755 ASF onthe second floor. Its current University occupancy code is “office/lab”.

Based upon collegiate needs and the design of the Veterinary Anatomy Building, the most effective use of its space is for seminar rooms,administrative offices and the veterinary gallery. The building’s design lends itself to these three primary functions. CVM’s administrativeoffices’ current location in Bldg 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospital is extremely poor. CVM needs to relocate its administrative offices toa position that is visible, identifiable and accessible, such as the location of Veterinary Anatomy. Once vacated, this space will be remod-eled to serve another CVM programmatic need – translational research.

As background, CVM’s mission includes research, service and teaching. Basic research is primarily concentrated in buildings 371, 374and 416. Maintaining researcher proximity is essential, therefore such programs are best situated in their current quarters. CVM’s clinicalservice functions are situated in Bldg 371 and 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and again, proximity to similar services is most effi-cient. Didactic teaching is accomplished in two lecture/lab rooms in Bldg 374-Veterinary Sciences plus two large lecture rooms in Bldg416-Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medicine.

The CVM has a decided lack of space for small seminar group interactions and when it occurs, this activity is accomplished on a “makedo” basis – which often means in hallways or public commons areas. Such an environment is less than conducive to effective teaching or



communication. Veterinary Anatomy’s first and second floors will easily provide space necessary to serve small group activities. Thebuilding’s structure lends itself to such a service because the load bearing walls establish boundaries that nicely match the requirements ofseminar or office space. A modern medical college situated in a large university requires space dedicated to administrative offices. Veteri-nary Anatomy’s first and second floors will ideally match this need. The Dean’s Office and associated administrative functions requireapproximately 32 FTE’s. They are currently housed on the 4th floor of the clinical facility - Bldg 427. Using the Minnesota Facility Model,these 32 FTE positions generate a minimal space requirement of 4800 ASF, which is readily available on either floor, alone or in combi-nation. Furthermore, Old Anatomy’s second floor structural layout lends itself to an office and conference room format because thesefunctions were sited there when the building was first constructed. The pre-design initiative will identify a combination of potentiallayouts for offices and seminar rooms.

Veterinary Anatomy possesses one exceptional feature - the circular amphitheater. Since the entire building is historically significant,locating a veterinary gallery in the amphitheater will serve to connect the present with the past. The CVM desires to acknowledge theentire range of accomplishments and activities of the veterinary medical profession. Through the museum, its visitors will experience,recognize and value those accomplishments.

Relocating administrative offices from Bldg 427 to a renovated Veterinary Anatomy will provide space for translational research. Asnoted above, basic research is located in other CVM buildings. Since translational research applies basic findings to real life medicalproblems, it is best located in Bldg 427 - the clinical facility. Ready access to hospital animal patients and the supporting faculty and staffensure more effective and efficient research programs.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is very excited about the potential remodeling of the Veterinary Anatomy. It is an historic structureand an icon for CVM alumni and for the St Paul Campus. It will serve as an administrative center as well as a place to conduct smallgroup seminars. Its renovation will free space in Bldg 427, which can be converted into a valuable translational research center.

Finally, the Veterinary Anatomy will further serve as a visible anchor for all visitors to the College. CVM receives more than 50,000annual visits from hospital clients, seminar participants, prospective students and their families. Providing them with a functional re-minder of the rich traditions of veterinary medicine can only enhance their visit to campus.



2.62 Programmatic Need Statement for the Dairy Cattle Barn2.62 Programmatic Need Statement for the Dairy Cattle Barn2.62 Programmatic Need Statement for the Dairy Cattle Barn2.62 Programmatic Need Statement for the Dairy Cattle Barn2.62 Programmatic Need Statement for the Dairy Cattle Barn

Built in 1907, the Dairy Barn is one of the few “Jacobean” style buildings remaining at the University. Early in the 20th century, it servedas a center for the study of dairy cattle as well as a source of pride for the St Paul Campus and its expanding agricultural programs.Minnesota’s vibrant dairy industry assured that the Barn would continue to serve agriculture faculty, staff and students plus the largeragricultural community.

Over the course of time, the dairy industry has been consolidated and current teaching techniques include methodologies that are far moreadvanced than were the case 90 years ago. The St Paul Campus has likewise changed. When the Diary Barn was completed almost acentury ago, the campus included many barns, coops and sheds. Today, nearly all of those structures have been demolished, replaced bymodern classrooms, research facilities and service centers. The Dairy Barn stands as a reminder of a by-gone era.

That by-gone era can be melded with today’s programs. The College of Veterinary Medicine, as part of its facilities development planningprocess, identified a strong need for commons space – a place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to gather, to learn, to teachand to share experiences and ideas. Presently, the College lacks such a space. There is no single facility that is large enough to accommo-date either the faculty or the student body in one place. The college’s four student classes are segregated into different buildings anddifferent lecture halls. The Dairy Barn, renovated into a commons space, will admirably fulfill this need. Proposed uses include:

• state of the art classroom with minimum capacity of 120 students• three multi-purpose modularly configured seminar rooms• computer lab with Internet access• a variety of recreational areas• a large commons space for socialization and relaxation• an exterior garden including a gazebo and reflecting pool

A renovated Dairy Barn will add 12,000 ASF to the College and University. The functions identified above can be easily designed intothe building. Two full floors of unimproved space are readily available and can be rehabilitated without significant structural adjustments.Furthermore, the barn is located literally across the street from the new Gortner Avenue Parking Ramp thereby enabling easy and safeaccess to visiting alumni, friends and visitors.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is very excited about renovating the Dairy Cattle Barn. Alumni have already contributed some fundstoward this goal. It will enhance student’s learning experiences and provide a community resource to be used by anyone who has a con-nection to the veterinary and agricultural communities.

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3.1 Entry Points and Circulation3.1 Entry Points and Circulation3.1 Entry Points and Circulation3.1 Entry Points and Circulation3.1 Entry Points and Circulation

The entry points to the complex are many, diffused and dispersed throughout. This is positive in the sense that they provide distinct andseparate entry points for the different functions within the complex. However it presents a serious security problem for the college. Aremedy to this issue would be the elimination of certain redundant entry points without compromising the functional separation of thevarious required entries.

Yet, what is missing from this complex is a strong identified organizing center that will encompass the entry points of all functions,excluding those of service. Such a center could be formed at the north end of the complex in the area defined by the Veterinary Anatomy,Dairy Cattle Barn, Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medicine and the north part of Veterinary Teaching Hospital-427 buildings. It wouldincorporate the main entry points of CVM Administration, Students/Faculty and Clients/Patients to the Small Animal Hospital.

Internal circulation currently takes place uninterrupted throughout all CVM buildings via a network of corridors, a grade link and a sky-way. Future renovation of the Dairy Cattle Barn to Student Commons will necessitate the direct connection of this building to the AnimalScience/Veterinary Medicine building, via a grade-enclosed link.

3.2 Pedestrian Access3.2 Pedestrian Access3.2 Pedestrian Access3.2 Pedestrian Access3.2 Pedestrian Access

Pedestrians come to the complex from all parts of the campus and from nearly every direction. This multi-directional pedestrian trafficagain needs to be funneled in a common, well-identified and recognizable physical center, and directed accordingly to its various func-tional entry points.

To this effect, the complex needs an outdoor plaza type of space and the creation of visually pleasing formal and informal, tree lineddirectional pedestrian paths. Path paving materials should be interesting, diverse, safe and durable.



3.3 Service Access3.3 Service Access3.3 Service Access3.3 Service Access3.3 Service Access

The service area at CVM is well concealed from the public. It is inconspicuous, centralized andeffective, serving directly all CVM facilities. It is located in an open courtyard, created byBuildings 371, 374 and 385. It is entered and exited from either Boyd Avenue to the west orGortner Avenue to the east, via an underpass located in Building 385- Veterinary DiagnosticLaboratories. Its entrances are both well defined and not conflicting with other vehicular orpedestrian traffic, especially those of the public and students.

It is suggested, however, that it be provided with some landscape planting areas at its perimeterby means of planters and some small to medium size trees, to create visual relief for peoplewithin it and those who look into it from the surrounding buildings.

3.4 Parking3.4 Parking3.4 Parking3.4 Parking3.4 Parking

Observation on parking, outdoors recreation, green/landscape planting areas, tree canopy and pedestrian path networks revealed andconfirmed the following:

1. Contract Parking for employees appears to be sufficient with the recent 752 cars Gortner Ramp addition.• Public spaces: 377• Contract spaces: 375• Other employee contract parking is the entire 138 cars surface Lot SC 153

2. Student Parking appears sufficient although most of it - over 1,000 - spaces is at quite a distance from the Vet Med complex, locatedon surface Lot S 108, which is leased from the Fairgrounds. Other Student/ Public parking is available at:• Lot S 101-240 spaces at corner of Cleveland and Commonwealth• Gortner Ramp-377 spaces



3. Client/Patient Parking of 44 total spaces is currently located at the open L-shaped area defined by Building 427-Veterinary TeachingHospital, Veterinary Anatomy and Dairy Cattle Barn buildings and Gortner Ramp, known as Lot SC 157 and leased by CVM from theUniversity’s Parking and Transportation Services.• These parking spaces are critical to the Small Animal Hospital operation and services, and are exclusively assigned to it.• A total of 44 spaces must be maintained at all times in the future. However, the current location of these spaces needs to be rear-

ranged within this immediate area to create better visibility and accessibility to the Small Animal Hospital entrance and equallyprovide open and green space in front and along the east entrance of the Dairy Cattle Barn at the time of its anticipated renovationto Student Commons.

• At the time of such rearrangement, the majority of the north-south leg of the present L-shaped parking lot, which currently contains27 of the 44 spaces, should be developed to a plaza of outdoor landscape planting areas and pedestrian walking paths and activi-ties, while the east side of the north-south leg will be developed to 11 parking spaces along the west side of the VeterinaryAnatomy.

• 26 additional spaces will be developed at the eastside of the Veterinary Anatomy building andscreened all around-especially from Gortner- withdense green foliage and other landscape elements,while the remaining 8 spaces will be maintained ontheir present location, along the north side ofBuilding 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

• This would consolidate a total of 34 spaces front anddirectly north of the Small Animal Hospital en-trance in a straight line, with 11 additional spacesalong the west side of the Veterinary Anatomy.This new parking area will be still entered at thecurrent entrance off Gortner Avenue and be exitedat the other end off Fitch Avenue.

• In this scenario, the total parking spaces will beincreased by 1 to 45, and the SAH entrance will besignificantly more visible, accessible and in closerproximity for most clients.

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3.5 Identity3.5 Identity3.5 Identity3.5 Identity3.5 Identity, V, V, V, V, Visibility and Accessibilityisibility and Accessibilityisibility and Accessibilityisibility and Accessibilityisibility and Accessibility

The CVM complex lacks certain elements of identity, visibility and accessibility. Although each of these important planning aspects hasits own meaning and impact, they are all interrelated. When properly defined and established, these can contribute highly to the strength,success and harmonious operation of any group of facilities and programs. In CVM’s case there are three fundamental areas negativelyaffected by the absence of these planning aspects:

1. The entrance to the Small Animal Hospital (SAH) and its parking area are obscured from Gortner Avenue and are not clearly marked.2. The entrance to the College’s Administration resembles an emergency stairway exit door rather than the main entryway/gateway to a major University College.3. The area’s overall lack of an identified gateway center.

Causes for the aforementioned deficiencies may be attributed to the following:

1. Lack of proper directional signage around and within the complex, in terms of cohesive and adequately displayed information.2. Lack of monument type signage at key gateways and entry points.3. Exceedingly overgrown landscape foliage obscures signage and visibility to key client/patient parking areas and entry points.4. Lack of proper and adequate nighttime illumination to maintain continuous visibility and accessibility throughout the night.5. Poor quality of building-attached signage.6. Lack of a comprehensive, interesting and diverse outdoor organizational space that could better identify the surrounding buildings, entry points, and parking and recreational areas.

1. The renovation of the Veterinary Anatomy as the CVM Administration’s new home, and that of the Dairy Cattle Barn as the CVMCommons.

2. The rearrangement of the SAH clients/patients parking area.3. Provision of visible and appealing identification signage, for gateways, buildings and entries.4. Building and ground lighting for night time operation.5. Development of outdoors green and recreational areas linking a wide range of diverse activities.

Recent modifications on items 1 & 3 above, have already significantly improved the overall situation. However, this is only thebegining in a long list of corrective actions needed in order to provide true and lasting identity, visibility and accessibility to the CVMcomplex. Other corrective actions include, but are not limited to:



3.6 Mass T3.6 Mass T3.6 Mass T3.6 Mass T3.6 Mass Transitransitransitransitransit

The CVM Facilities Development Plan assumes the modal split (percent of auto versus transit) will continue to be approximately the sameas it is today. This means that the visitor population is predominately accessing the campus and the complex by car. Students, faculty, andstaff are using various modes, including car, transit bicycle and walking. As is the case now, those taking the bus to the campus willarrive or depart at designated stops along Cleveland Avenue.

4ArchitecturalArchitecturalArchitecturalArchitecturalArchitecturalCharacterCharacterCharacterCharacterCharacter



4.1 Heritage4.1 Heritage4.1 Heritage4.1 Heritage4.1 Heritage

The veterinary profession has a rich and long-standing tradition in the state of Minne-sota. The College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to have played a significant role inthe profession for more than half a century.

The first formal veterinary practice in Minnesota began in 1872. By 1890, a Veteri-nary Teaching Hospital was in place on the St Paul campus. This hospital, a woodenframe structure, was used to provide teaching clinics for those interested in veterinarymedical topics. In 1901 a brick two-story structure attributed to Charles Aldrich wasconstructed on campus and named the “Veterinary Building”. It housed the originalDiagnostic Laboratory as well as classrooms, a surgery suite, an instrument room, adark room and a museum. It still stands today - the oldest remaining structure oncampus and a symbol of the College’s roots to campus and to the profession. Its onlychange has been its name - now known as “ Veterinary Anatomy”.

By the end of World War II, strong organizing efforts by returning GI’s resulted in theestablishment of a School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to this time, the Universityhad organized veterinary course work and programs within the College of Agricul-ture. In the autumn of 1947, the School of Veterinary Medicine admitted its charterclass and many of the classes were offered in a building called “Temporary East ofHaecker” - a relocated army barracks. It was cold in winter, hot in summer, drafty andgenerally a substandard educational facility. However, it was home to a new program.

The next few years saw fast and furious facilities growth. A new Teaching Hospitalwas completed in 1950; a new Veterinary Science building completed in 1952; a newDiagnostic Laboratory in 1957. Likewise in 1957, the School achieved full accredita-tion and elevated status to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Soon after accreditation, the College continued to add to its facilities. In 1958, theVeterinary Science Building was expanded to include library space and the College



gained access to research facilities at Rosemount. The Diagnostic Lab expanded in1961 and with that, further building went on hiatus for a decade.

Temporary East of Haecker, the former army barracks, saw the end of its useful life in1972. It was demolished to enable the construction of a new lecture/research facility.This building, Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine was completed in 1976 andcontinues to play an important role in the College’s mission.

The original Teaching Hospital was provided a modest remodeling in 1972. However,by the mid 70’s, it was apparent that a more modern and larger facility was necessaryto accommodate the ever-increasing demand for veterinary care especially for com-panion animals. Following strong lobbying efforts, a new Teaching Hospitalwas designed and construction completed in 1982. This facility added more than120,000 square feet to the College for clinical, diagnostic and teaching services. Thenew construction also provided for renovation of a portion of the original TeachingHospital.

The final two major collegiate facilities enhancements were a new Raptor Centerfacility completed in 1987 and a new Diagnostic Laboratory completed in 1991.

Renovation continues in the College. CVM continues to upgrade laboratories andteaching facilities to meet current conditions. New building facilities are also beingplanned for the future, to enable the college to grow and meet the ever-increasingdemands for its services.

For more than a century, the St Paul Campus has been the home to a variety of veteri-nary facilities. Today, the College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes more than 500,000square feet of space and its facilities enable its faculty, staff and students to fulfilltheir respective service missions to the community.



4.2 Architecture4.2 Architecture4.2 Architecture4.2 Architecture4.2 Architecture

The predominant architectural character is that of a rural environment, visually belying the highly energetic teaching and research thatoccurs within this urban site. The Veterinary Medicine complex is an eclectic mix of building styles that collectively represent in archi-tectural terms the physical development of the College. Several architectural styles are represented, including Renaissance revival, Crafts-man, Tudor, Art Deco and International. All styles represented are not strict representations, but are rather interpretations as primarilydesigned by Charles R. Aldrich, Clarence H. Johnston, and Ellerbe, all eminent pioneers in American Architecture. The earliest structurein the complex is the Old Anatomy Building (Charles R. Aldrich, 1901), with the Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Addition (Lindberg/Pierce,1991) being the most current.

4.3 Site4.3 Site4.3 Site4.3 Site4.3 Site

The Veterinary Medicine complex district is, like the architecture, not homogeneous. It is built on a steeply slopping terrain, from North toSouth. On the North, Fitch Avenue fronts the complex, and is opposite an informal open quadrangle bounded by a new sympatheticallydesigned parking facility. On the South, the complex is bounded by Commonwealth Avenue, and is opposite both open space and thecampus Steam Plant. To the East, adding to the rural character, the complex sits opposite to the State Fairgrounds. The complex is alsobisected on the east side by the Gortner Axis, a green landscaped link connecting the Bowl and Ridge District and north agricultural fieldswith the animal related teaching and research areas on the southern end of the campus. The historic Lawn District whose designed his-toric landscape and ensemble of historic buildings serves as the campus “front-door” bounds the complex on the West.



4.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition4.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition4.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition4.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition4.4 Streetscape Development and Edge Definition

The streetscape adjacent and within the CVM complex should promote a sense of community, warmth, personal security and comfort.It should also make it easy for staff, students, clients and patients to find their way to and through the CVM complex. The principles forstreetscape development are listed as follows:

1. Maintain a consistent vocabulary of signage, trash containers, bike racks, lighting, seating, and other street accessories.2. Establish monuments at important CVM gateways that provide directional and historical information3. Increase the quantity of landscape planting areas by adding low colorful plantings that do not restrict visibility along street

side edges.4. Use practical, easy-to-maintain and consistent terrace and side walk paving.

4.5 Interior Spaces4.5 Interior Spaces4.5 Interior Spaces4.5 Interior Spaces4.5 Interior Spaces

The development of public spaces inside buildings must also help to unify the CVM complex, convey comfort and security, and provideclear wayfinding. The background colors and materials should be light, simple and easy to maintain. Unique features will stand in contrastto the general background. The principal circulation corridors must be linked. Connections should be clarified via designed themes ofCVM iconic motifs.

The principles to maintain for interior design include:1. Use of practical, easy to maintain and light colored finishes as a unifying background for main corridors.2. Use of neutral colors to establish graphic continuity and simplify signage.3. Reduce glare in brightly lit corridors by screening or concealing light sources.4. Use patterns and colors of flooring to conceal soiling, provide effective traction and simplify maintenance.5. Use consistent detailing for doors, windows and accessories throughout public spaces.6. Maximize windows and doors connecting to exterior areas.7. Avoid trendy or unusual furniture and details. Interior design should be simple and timeless.8. Create a consistent system for locating directional signage and communication/information panels

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5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’5.1 Implementation Sequence of CVM’s Facilities Development Plans Facilities Development Plans Facilities Development Plans Facilities Development Plans Facilities Development Plan

The future growth of the College of Veterinary Medicine is in the Clinical, Research and Education Programs.

Implementation incorporates new construction and renovation of existing facilities alike. Depending on when funds become available,some of the listed future projects/steps could be implemented simultaneously such as the Equine Facility, the renovation of the VeterinaryAnatomy and the Dairy Cattle Barn, and the construction of a new BL-3 level Isolation Facility.

However, the more likely scenario for implementation is outlined in the development steps listed below that addresses the stated programpriorities of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the required steps of phasing construction according to space and funding availability.

5.2 Development Path5.2 Development Path5.2 Development Path5.2 Development Path5.2 Development Path

• Construct the new 41,000 asf Equine Facility. This will free 15,770 asf of space in sections A&B on the second floor of Building371-Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

• Develop the vacated 15,770 asf, on the second floor of Building 371-Large Animal Teaching Hospital, to possibly house a new250 seats-auditorium, 5-seminar rooms of 20-25 persons capacity, and the Clinical Program expansion.

• Renovate the available 2,140 asf on the third floor of Building 371 and 2,200 asf, of current lecture room 145 in Building 374 forthe Research Program expansion.

• Renovate Building 316-Veterinary Anatomy to house the CVM Administration, currently located in Building 427-VeterinaryTeaching Hospital and the Veterinary Gallery.

• Renovate the vacated 9,200 asf by CVM’s Administration on the fourth floor of Building 427-Veterinary Teaching Hospital, forthe expansion of the Research Program “Translational Research”, and the Clinical Program.

• Renovate the 12,000 asf Dairy Cattle Barn to house a 120 seats classroom, 3 seminar rooms, a computer lab, indoors-recreationalareas and commons for students, faculty and alumni.

• Construct a new BL-3 Isolation Facility, which will be the only one in the State. Given CVM’s landlocked current location and theneed for the new Isolation Facility to be in a very close proximity to the CVM complex, it is suggested to combine this programwith the 6,000 asf of the existing AHC’s Isolation Facility-Buildings 386 A&B, which are located on Gortner Avenue, across fromthe Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories-Building 385. Take down the existing AHC Isolation Facility and construct in its place anew contemporary 26,000 asf BL-3 Isolation Facility.



Every individual University capital project is expected to contribute to the advancement of all the essential campus elements such as builtform, landscape, and circulation. All University capital projects follow planning processes that inform decision-makers, guide designprofessionals, and support implementation of the Twin Cities Campus Master Plan principles and policies. The next step to this FacilitiesDevelopment Plan is to seek, receive and incorporate input from all internal and external stakeholders in the development of this area ofthe Saint Paul Campus. Formal Predesign Documents will then be developed for each individual capital project identified, in the Devel-opment Path, following a University modified State of Minnesota Predesign Format. Project specific Predesign Documents includeprogrammatic, physical, financial, schedule, environmental, and community impact analysis, along with substantive design guidelines.

5.35.35.35.35.3 The Next StepThe Next StepThe Next StepThe Next StepThe Next Step

6Appendices



Existing Space MFM Existing Program MFM Projected ProgramAdministration 49257 32569 43544Clinical/Pop Sciences 18459 26034 29154Raptor Center 10947 12398 13488Small Animal Clinic Sciences 13431 21686 23546Vet Diagnostic Lab & Medicine 35760 35952 36587Vet Pathobiology 62906 52955 60020Vet Teaching Hospitals 91851 96985 116780TOTAL 282611 278579 323119

Existing Program MFM Existing Program MFM Projected ProgramOFFICE AND SUPPORT 62410 67479 79639RESEARCH 48418 41400 48300STUDY AND SPECIAL 142917 144094 169574DEPT CLASSROOM 3260 0 0INSTRUCTIONAL LAB 25606 25606 25606TOTAL 282611 278579 323119

6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model6.1 Minnesota Facilities Model

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Veterinary Medicine Office and Support Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 13845 5910 6435Clinical/Population Sciences 9770 10105 11755Raptor Center 3124 4545 5635Small Animal Clinic Sciences 6614 10688 11288Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 8088 9050 9655Veterinary Pathobiology 14529 13918 17113Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 6440 13263 17758 Total 62410 67479 79639

Veterinary Medicine Research Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 7182 0 0Clinical/Population Sciences 6327 12900 14400Raptor Center 0 0 0Small Animal Clinic Sciences 3499 7500 8700Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 770 0 0Veterinary Pathobiology 30640 21000 24900Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 0 0 300 Total 48418 41400 48300

Veterinary Medicine Study and Special Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 24634 24634 35084Clinical/Population Sciences 0 667 637Raptor Center 7823 7853 7853Small Animal Clinic Sciences 492 672 732Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 26902 26902 26932Veterinary Pathobiology 349 649 619Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 82717 82717 97717 Total 142917 144094 169574



Veterinary Medicine Dept Classroom Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 1571 0 0Clinical/Population Sciences 0 0 0Raptor Center 0 0 0Small Animal Clinic Sciences 0 0 0Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 0 0 0Veterinary Pathobiology 0 0 0Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1689 0 0 Total 3260 0 0

Veterinary Medicine Instructional Lab Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 2025 2025 2025Clinical/Population Sciences 2362 2362 2362Raptor Center 0 0 0Small Animal Clinic Sciences 2826 2826 2826Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 0 0 0Veterinary Pathobiology 17388 17388 17388Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1005 1005 1005 Total 25606 25606 25606

Veterinary Medicine Totals Existing MFM Existing MFM ProjectedAdministration 49257 32569 43544Clinical/Population Sciences 18459 26034 29154Raptor Center 10947 12398 13488Small Animal Clinic Sciences 13431 21686 23546Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & Med 35760 35952 36587Veterinary Pathobiology 62906 52955 60020Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 91851 96985 116780 Total 282611 278579 323119



6.26.26.26.26.2 Space Utilization TSpace Utilization TSpace Utilization TSpace Utilization TSpace Utilization Tablesablesablesablesables

Bldg # Bldg Name Floor Category Sq Ft316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Animal Quarters 1994316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Annual Quarter Service 2194316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Custodial Room 54316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Diagnostic Service Laboratory 1948316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Public Areas 1099316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Treatment / Examination Room 400316 Veterinary Anatomy 2 Decommissioned Space 4917 Veterinary Anatomy Total 12606

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1 Health Care 3642371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1 Non-Assignable Space 8558371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 1 Special Use Facilities 2988371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 General Use Facilities 136371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Health Care 10839371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Laboratories 9886371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Non-Assignable Space 15748371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Office Space 2814371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Special Use Facilities 13148371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Support Facilities 922371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Classrooms 1409371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 General Use Facilities 1768371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Health Care 2134371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Laboratories 7705371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Non-Assignable Space 9066371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Office Space 7213371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Special Use Facilities 3667371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 4 Non-Assignable Space 1914 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals Total 103557

374 Veterinary Science 1 Classrooms 2585374 Veterinary Science 1 General Use Facilities 1074374 Veterinary Science 1 Laboratories 5004374 Veterinary Science 1 Non-Assignable Space 6400

Bldg # Bldg Name Floor Category Sq Ft374 Veterinary Science 1 Office Space 899374 Veterinary Science 1 Special Use Facilities 6212374 Veterinary Science 2 Laboratories 9418374 Veterinary Science 2 Non-Assignable Space 5363374 Veterinary Science 2 Office Space 6649374 Veterinary Science 2 Unused Space 197374 Veterinary Science 3 General Use Facilities 152374 Veterinary Science 3 Laboratories 10728374 Veterinary Science 3 Non-Assignable Space 5350374 Veterinary Science 3 Office Space 3285374 Veterinary Science 3 Special Use Facilities 2102374 Veterinary Science 4 General Use Facilities 282374 Veterinary Science 4 Laboratories 1255374 Veterinary Science 4 Non-Assignable Space 2006374 Veterinary Science 4 Office Space 285374 Veterinary Science 4 Study Facilities 7206374 Veterinary Science 4 Support Facilities 777 Veterinary Science Total 77229

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research B Non-Assignable Space 7874385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Health Care 14319385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Laboratories 140385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Non-Assignable Space 3388385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Office Space 322385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Support Facilities 27385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 General Use Facilities 1438385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Health Care 1630385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Laboratories 239385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Non-Assignable Space 4832385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Office Space 6653385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Study Facilities 518385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Support Facilities 1063385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 General Use Facilities 108

The following table demonstrates the amount of space occupied by each category in each of CVM’s buildings by floor. For an explana-tion of Category names, please see the end of this appendix.



Bldg # Bldg Name Floor Category Sq Ft385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Health Care 7837385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Laboratories 1828385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Non-Assignable Space 4113385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Office Space 2033385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Special Use Facilities 183385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 4 Non-Assignable Space 1900 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research Total 60445

416 Animal Science Vet Med B Laboratories 13009416 Animal Science Vet Med B Non-Assignable Space 14183416 Animal Science Vet Med B Office Space 482416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Classrooms 4065416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 General Use Facilities 930416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Laboratories 12569416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Non-Assignable Space 9785416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Office Space 109416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Special Use Facilities 384416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Laboratories 5398416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Non-Assignable Space 7615416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Office Space 5999416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Special Use Facilities 4276416 Animal Science Vet Med 3 Laboratories 9862416 Animal Science Vet Med 3 Non-Assignable Space 6978416 Animal Science Vet Med 3 Office Space 5681416 Animal Science Vet Med 3 Unused Space 117416 Animal Science Vet Med 4 Laboratories 10218416 Animal Science Vet Med 4 Non-Assignable Space 8667416 Animal Science Vet Med 4 Office Space 3552416 Animal Science Vet Med 5 Non-Assignable Space 3115 Animal Science Vet Med Total 126994

427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 General Use Facilities 1024427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Health Care 14962427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Laboratories 253427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Non-Assignable Space 19675427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Office Space 4555427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Special Use Facilities 361427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2 Support Facilities 1049

Bldg # Bldg Name Floor Category Sq F427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 General Use Facilities 177427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Health Care 20596427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Laboratories 2735427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Non-Assignable Space 21836427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Office Space 4450427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Special Use Facilities 4038427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 3 Support Facilities 382427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 4 General Use Facilities 395427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 4 Non-Assignable Space 5168427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 4 Office Space 8577427 Veterinary Teaching Hospital 4 Support Facilities 226

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Total 110459

Grand Total 491,290



The following table demonstrates the total amount of space each category occupies throughout all of the CVM buildings.

B # Bldg Name Floor Category Sq Ft

316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Annual Quarter Service 2194

Total Animal Quarters Service 2194

416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Classrooms 4065

374 Veterinary Science 1 Classrooms 2585

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Classrooms 1409

Total Classrooms 8059

316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Custodial Room 54

Total Custodial Room 54

316 Veterinary Anatomy 2 Decommissioned Space 4917

Total Decommissioned Space 4917

316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Diagnostic Service Lab. 1948

Total Diagnostic Service Lab 1948

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 General Use Facilities 1768

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 General Use Facilities 1438

374 Veterinary Science 1 General Use Facilities 1074

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 2 General Use Facilities 1024

416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 General Use Facilities 930





371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 General Use Facilities 136

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 General Use Facilities 108

Total General Use 7484


316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Animal Quarters 1994

Total Animal Quarters 1994

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 3 Health Care 20596

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 2 Health Care 14962

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Health Care 14319

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Health Care 10839





Total Health Care 75959

416 Animal Science Vet Med B Laboratories 13009

416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Laboratories 12569

374 Veterinary Science 3 Laboratories 10728


371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Laboratories 9886



371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Laboratories 7705



427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 3 Laboratories 2735

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Laboratories 1828


427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 2 Laboratories 253



Total Laboratories 100247




427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 3 Non-Assignable Space 21836


371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Non-Assignable Space 15748

416 Animal Science Vet Med B Non-Assignable Space 14183

416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Non-Assignable Space 9785




385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research B Non-Assignable Space 7874



374 Veterinary Science 1 Non-Assignable Space 6400




385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Non-Assignable Space 4832







Total Non-Assignable 173534

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 4 Office Space 8577

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 3 Office Space 7213

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Office Space 6653

374 Veterinary Science 2 Office Space 6649

416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Office Space 5999







371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Office Space 2814



416 Animal Science Vet Med B Office Space 482




Total Office Space 63558

316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Public Areas 1099

Total Public Areas 1099

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Special Use Facilities 13148

374 Veterinary Science 1 Special Use Facilities 6212

416 Animal Science Vet Med 2 Special Use Facilities 4276

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 3 Special Use Facilities 4038



374 Veterinary Science 3 Special Use Facilities 2102

416 Animal Science Vet Med 1 Special Use Facilities 384

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 2 Special Use Facilities 361

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 3 Special Use Facilities 183

Total Special Use Facilities 37359

374 Veterinary Science 4 Study Facilities 7206

385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Study Facilities 518

Total Study Facilities 7724




385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 2 Support Facilities 1063

427 Veternary Teaching Hospital 2 Support Facilities 1049

371 Veterinary Teaching Hospitals 2 Support Facilities 922

374 Veterinary Science 4 Support Facilities 777



385 Vet Med Diagnostic & Research 1 Support Facilities 27

Total Support Facilities 4446

316 Veterinary Anatomy 1 Treatment / Examination Room 400

Total Treatment / Examination 400

374 Veterinary Science 2 Unused Space 197

416 Animal Science Vet Med 3 Unused Space 117

Total Unused 314



Summary of Total Square Feet per Category

Total Animal Quarters 1994

Total Animal Quarters Service 2194

Total Classrooms 8059

Total Custodial Room 54

Total Decommissioned Space 4917

Total Diagnostic Service Lab 1948

Total General Use 7484

Total Health Care 75959

Total Laboratories 100247

Total Non-Assignable 173534

Total Office Space 63558

Total Public Areas 1099

Total Special Use Facilities 37359

Total Study Facilities 7724

Total Support Facilities 4446

Total Treatment / Examination 400

Total Unused 314

Grand Total 491290



6.3 V6.3 V6.3 V6.3 V6.3 Veterinary Teterinary Teterinary Teterinary Teterinary Teaching Hospital Use Statisticseaching Hospital Use Statisticseaching Hospital Use Statisticseaching Hospital Use Statisticseaching Hospital Use StatisticsFiscal yr 87-88 88-89 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 13 yr since 96

canine 9,493 9,360 11,040 11,338 11,750 12,962 13,300 13,984 14,131 14,003 18,038 23,046 24,902 262% 176%

feline 1,823 2,178 2,544 3,150 3,419 3,378 3,522 3,842 3,972 4,661 5,565 6,464 6,847 376% 172%

SAH yr total 11,316 11,538 13,584 14,488 15,169 16,340 16,822 17,826 18,103 18,664 23,603 29,510 31,749 281% 175%

bovine 408 401 521 599 643 776 696 556 479 492 509 643 664 163% 139%

caprine 56 20 37 42 55 58 101 86 76 54 68 74 94 168% 124%

equine 953 812 861 548 845 965 1,087 1,196 1,455 1,564 1,650 1,865 1,982 208% 136%

ovine 49 30 36 25 13 24 30 29 21 61 29 26 19 39% 90%

porcine 4 2 4 23 22 29 26 27 27 63 26 41 36 900% 133%

LAH yr total 1,470 1,265 1,459 1,237 1,578 1,852 1,940 1,894 2,058 2,234 2,282 2,649 2,795 190% 136%

VTH yr total 12,786 12,803 15,043 15,725 16,747 18,192 18,762 19,720 20,161 20,898 25,885 32,159 34,544 270% 171%

SAH 3 yr rolling ave 12,146 13,203 14,414 15,332 16,110 16,996 17,584 18,198 20,123 23,926 28,287 233% 161%

LAH 3 yr rolling ave 1,398 1,320 1,425 1,556 1,790 1,895 1,964 2,062 2,191 2,388 2,575 184% 131%

canine 3 yr rolling ave 9,964 10,579 11,376 12,017 12,671 13,415 13,805 14,039 15,391 18,362 21,995 221% 159%

feline 3 yr rolling ave 2,182 2,624 3,038 3,316 3,440 3,581 3,779 4,158 4,733 5,563 6,292 288% 167%

equine 3 yr rolling ave 875 740 751 786 966 1,083 1,246 1,405 1,556 1,693 1,832 209% 147%

VTH FTE's 67 73 75 70 74 75 72 84 82 101 117 134 184% 160%

#cases/FTE 191 206 210 239 246 250 274 240 255 256 275 258 125% 107%

An Qtrs ASF 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741 29,741

Clinic ASF 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773 47,773

AnQtrs ASF/case 2.32 1.98 1.89 1.78 1.63 1.59 1.51 1.48 1.42 1.15 0.92 0.86 37% 58%

Clinic ASF/case 3.73 3.18 3.04 2.85 2.63 2.55 2.42 2.37 2.29 1.85 1.49 1.38 37% 58%

AnQtrs ASF/FTE 444 407 397 425 402 397 413 354 363 294 254 222 50% 63%

Clinic ASF/FTE 713 654 637 682 646 637 664 569 583 473 408 357 50% 63%



VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL 12/18/971352 Boyd Ave. St. PaulConstructed: 1948Occupancy Type: B Office/Classroom/LabConstruction Type: II-1HRAllowable Area: 720000 Actual: 102,583Number of Stories: Max. 4 Actual: 2/Bsmt.Deficiency Rating: 0

FIRE SAFETY:Access: 4 sides Sprinkler Protection: No Area Seperations: N/AFire Alarm: No Standpipe Protection: No

DEFICIENCIES:Building Approach: 01. All entrances are inaccessible.2. Provide handrails on both sides of all exterior stairways.3. Adjust all entrance door opening pressures to a meet ADA standards.

Elevator: 21. Elevator provides access to all levels.2. Elevator controls and call buttons are not accessible.

Egress system: 01. Provide 1 hr. rated enclosure for stairways.2. Provide proper egress signage in all stairways.3. Provide tactile floor identification by raised or recessed numbers at stairway openings.4. All corridor walls and ceilings must be upgraded to 1 hr. fire rated construction.5. All corridor doors must be properly fire rated self-closing assemblies.6. All glazing in corridor walls must be 1/4 inch wire glass set in metal frames.7. All supply and return grilles in corridor walls and ceilings must be properly fire dampered.8. All doors to public areas must be provided with accessible hardware.

Fire Safety: 01. Install emergency lighting throughout building: stairways, corridors, assembly areas and publicareas.2. Upgrade lighted exit signs throughout building to properly mark egress routes.3. Install fire alarms system throughout the building.4. Install automatic sprinkler protection for the entire building.5. All labs must be separated from the rest of the building by one-hour fire rated construction. Alllab doors must be 3/4 hr. rated self closing assemblies.

6. Upgrade all shafts to 1 hr. rated construction.7. Provide 2 hr. area separation between Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Vet. Med. Diagnostic.

Sanitary Facilities: 21. Total number of fixtures required: 10 water closets/urinals: 10 lavatories: 3 water fountains:2. Total number of fixtures provided: 11 water closets/urinals: 10 lavatories: 3 water fountains:3. Number of bathrooms provided: 2 women: 3 men:4. Two bathrooms for each sex must be made accessible and usable by the handicapped.

Electrical: 11. Electrical system is at maximum capacity, any addition to system could require system upgrade.

Mechanical: 11. Penetration of rated assemblies (corridor walls and ceilings) by supply and return grilles must befire dampered.2. All mechanical shafts and crawl spaces must be separated from the rest of the building by 1 hr.fire ratedconstruction.

General:1. The building is given an overall code deficiency rating of 0 because of the lack of fire rating ofthe stairways &corridors systems. The entire building must be protected by an automatic sprinkler system becausethe actualarea exceeds the allowable area

6.4 Building Code Deficiencies6.4 Building Code Deficiencies6.4 Building Code Deficiencies6.4 Building Code Deficiencies6.4 Building Code Deficiencies

The following is a list of Building Code issues that need to be addressed before the building is renovated.



VETERINARY ANATOMY 12/4/971946 Fitch Ave. St. PaulConstructed: 1901Occupancy Type: B Office/Lab.Construction Type: III-NAllowable Area: 48,000 sq. ft. Actual: 13,792Number of Stories: 2 Actual: 2Deficiency Rating: 0

FIRE SAFETY:Access: 3 sides Sprinkler Protection: No Area Seperations: NoFire Alarm: No Standpipe Protection: No

DEFICIENCIES:Building Approach: 11. Public approach to the building is accessible at front of building with curb cut at Fitch Ave.2. Vestibule length at main entrance is less than the required 7 ft.3. Adjust all entrance door opening pressures to meet ADA standards.

Elevator: 01. Building is not provided with an elevator, second floor is inaccessible.

Egress System: 01. Provide handrails on both sides of all stairways in the building.2. Adjust all stairway tread nosings to eliminate tripping hazard.3. Handrails on all stairways do not meet grippability standards for the handicapped.4. Provide proper egress signage in stairways.5. Provide tactile floor identification in all stairways.6. All corridor walls and ceilings must be upgraded to 1 hr. fire rated construction.7. All corridor doors must be properly fire rated self-closing assemblies.8. All supply and return grilles in corridor walls and ceilings must be properly fire dampered.9. All doors to public areas must be provided with hardware that can be operated by the physicallyhandicapped.

Fire Safety: 01. Install emergency lighting throughout building: stairways, corriodors, public spaces.2. Install lighted exit signs throughout building to properly mark egress routes.3. Install fire alarm system throughout building.

Sanitary Facilities: 01. Total number of fixtures required: 4 water closets/urinals: 4 lavatories: 1 water fountain:2. Total number of fixtures provided: 5 water closets/urinals: 8 lavatories: 0 water fountains:3. Number of bathrooms provided: 1 women: 2 mens:4. None of the bathroom facilities are accessible.5. One bathroom for each sex must be made accessible and usable by the physically handicapped.

Electrical: 01. Electrical system is at maximum capacity and is in need of upgrading.

Mechanical: 01. Penetration of rated assemblies by supply and return grilles must be fire dampered.2. Properly vent all sinks within the building.3. All mechanical shafts and crawl spaces must be separated from the rest of the building by 1 hr.ratedconstruction.

General:1. The entire building is in a serious state of disrepair. Many of the floors &ceilings throughout thebuilding havedeteriorated to the point of being unsafe, especially in the east wing. The second floor & entire eastwing are beingused to store combustilble materials such as boxes of paper, wood furniture, etc. These areas shouldbe properlyfire rated or all storage of combustible materials should be discontinued.



DAIRY CATTLE/experimental barn 12/9/971964 Finch Ave. St. PaulConstructed: 1907/17Occupancy Type: B Office/Animal QuartersConstruction Type: V-NAllowable Area: 16,000 sq. ft. Actual: 26,938Number of Stories: Max. 2 Actual: 1Deficiency Rating: 0

FIRE SAFETY:Access: 2 sides Sprinkler Protection: No Area Seperations: NoFire Alarm: No Standpipe Protection: No

DEFICIENCIES:Building Approach: 11. Public approach to the building is accessible at east side of building.2. Adjust all entrance door opening pressures to a meet ADA standards.

Elevator: N/A

Egress System: 01. Egress systems are in total disrepair.

General:1. Building is in disrepair and is too close to adjacent buildings which is creating a fire hazard tobuildings in thegeneral area of the barn.2. Building should be removed or upgraded to meet present building code.

Fire Safety: 01. There are no life safety systems in operation.2. The building should be razed or protected by an automatic sprinkler system, because of the closeproximity to other buildings.

Sanitary Facilities: 01. Total number of fixtures required: 4 water closets/urinals: 4 lavatories: 1 water fountains:2. Total number of fixtures provided: 0 water closets/urinals: 0 lavatories: 0 water fountains:3. Number of bathrooms provided: 0 women: 0 men:4. One bathroom for each sex must be made accessible and usable by handicapped.


Mechancial: 0

General:1. The building is in total disrepair and should be razed or totally rehabilitated.



VETERINARY SCIENCE 12/18/971971 Commonwealth Ave. St. PaulConstructed: 1951Occupancy Type: B Office/Classroom/LabConstruction Type: III-1HRAllowable Area: 720000 Actual: 81,069Number of Stories: Max. 4 Actual: 4/Bsmt.Deficiency Rating: 1

FIRE SAFETY:Access: 4 sides Sprinkler Protection: No Area Seperations: N/AFire Alarm: No Standpipe Protection: No

DEFICIENCIES:Building Approach: 01. All entrances are inaccessible.2. Provide handrails on both sides of all exterior stairways.3. Adjust all entrance door opening pressures to a meet ADA standards.

Elevator: 21. Elevator provides access to all levels.2. Elevator controls and call buttons are not accessible.

Egress system: 11. Provide 1 hr. rated enclosure for stairways.2. Provide proper egress signage in all stairways.3. Provide tactile floor identification by raised or recessed numbers at stairway openings.4. All corridor walls and ceilings must be upgraded to 1 hr. fire rated construction.5. All corridor doors must be properly fire rated self-closing assemblies.6. All glazing in corridor walls must be 1/4 inch wire glass set in metal frames.7. All supply and return grilles in corridor walls and ceilings must be properly fire dampered.8. All doors to public areas must be provided with hardware that can be operated by the physicallyhandicapped.

Fire Safety: 11. Install emergency lighting throughout building: stairways, corridors, assembly areas and publicareas.2. Upgrade lighted exit signs throughout building to properly mark egress routes.3. Install fire alarms system throughout the building.4. Install automatic sprinkler protection for the entire basement area.5. Install fire department standpipes in stairway to provide proper hose coverage.6. All labs must be separated from the rest of the building by one-hour fire rated construction. Alllab doors must be3/4 hr. rated self closing assemblies.7. Upgrade all shafts to 1 hr. rated construction.8. Remove printer and storage from exit way leading from rear of library.

Sanitary Facilities: 21. Total number of fixtures required: 12 water closets/urinals: 12 lavatories: 3 water fountains:2. Total number of fixtures provided: 25 water closets/urinals: 22 lavatories: 3 water fountains:3. Number of bathrooms provided: 4 women: 4 men:4. One bathroom for each sex is accessible and usable by handicapped.5. One additional bathroom for each sex must be made accessible and usable by the handicapped.


Mechanical: 11. Penetration of rated assemblies (corridor walls and ceilings) by supply and return grilles must befire dampered.2. All mechanical shafts and crawl spaces must be separated from the rest of the building by 1 hr.fire rated construction.

General:1. The building is given an overall code deficiency rating of 1 because of the lack of fire rating ofthe stairways &corridors systems. The entire basement must be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.



ANIMAL SCIENCE/VETERINARY MED. 1/9/981988 Finch Ave. St. PaulConstructed: 1975Occupancy Type: Office/Classroom/LabConstruction Type: IIFRAllowable Area: 159,600 sq. ft. Actual: 123,647Number of Stories: Max. 12 Actual: 4Deficiency Rating: 2

FIRE SAFETY:Access: 3 sides Sprinkler Protection: Partial Area Seperations: NoFire Alarm: Yes Standpipe Protection: Yes

DEFICIENCIES:Building Approach: 21. Public approach to the building is accessible at south and north end of building with curb cut at south.2. Adjust all entrance door opening pressures to a meet ADA standards.

Elevator: 31. Elevator is accessible and provide access to all levels in the building.

Egress System: 11. Provide proper egress signage in all stairways.2. Provide tactile floor identification by raised or recessed numbers at stairway openings3. All corridor doors must be properly fire rated self-closing assemblies.4. All corridor walls must extend to deck above.

Fire Safety: 21. Provide 2 hr. area separation from Lewis Animal Hospital.2. All storage of materials must be removed from stairways.

Sanitary Facilities: 31. Total number of fixtures required: 15 water closets/urinals: 15 lavatories: 4 water fountains:2. Total number of fixtures provided: 22 water closets/urinals: 21 lavatories: 5 water fountains:3. Number of bathrooms provided: 8 women: 8 men:4. Two bathrooms for each sex are accessible and usable by the handicapped.

Electrical: 31. Electrical system appears to have adequate capacity.

Mechancial: 3

General:1. The corridor system in the building must be a 1 hr. rated enclosure.2. Corridor doors must be self-closing assemblies.3. The building must be separated from all other buildings by 2 hr. area separation.






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