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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12202005 - C.125 FHS #76 CONTRA TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS = COSTA ni x; z COUNTY FROM: Family & Human Services Committee ��;., � � tip¢ DATE: December 20, 2005 STA coanr� SUBJECT: Sober Living Task Force Report on Old Discovery House SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): ACCEPT the attached report from the Sober Living Task Force on the use of the Old Discovery House as a sober living environment,!DIRECT the General Services Department prepare an assessment of the site including ADA, upgrades, and DIRECT the Health Services Department, Homeless Program to complete documentation and assist with moving the recommendation forward, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): The Sober Living Task Force is a collaboration of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, Friends Outside, Phoenix Programs, Health Services Department Homeless Program, and Shelter, Inc. The Task Force has developed a model and business plan based on client responses to survey questions, collection of data from similar facilities/programs, and direct contract with homeless clients. On June 20, 2005 the Family and Human Services Committee accepted a report from the Sober Living Task Force on the viability of using the old Discovery House as a sober living environment. Several questions arose during the discussion, including how the facility could sustain itself and why other similar facilities have failed. The Committee requested that the Task Force continue working to gather additional information and return to the Committee for further discussion of the issue. On December 5, 2005 the Family and Human Services Committee received an update on the use of the old Discovery House as a sober living environment. This report is attached. FISCAL IMPACT None at this time — report only. I CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGATURE: I RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ECOMMENDATIO OF BOARD COMMITTEE ✓APPROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE(S): FED AL D. GLOVER MARK DESAULNIER ACTION OF BOARD ON OY3APPROVED AS RECOMMENDEDJ'-'-OTHER i VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS(ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN A ES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ON MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Dorothy Sansoe,335-1099 ATTESTED JOHN SVVEETEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR r, cc: CAO HSD BY ,DEPUTY County of Contra Costa OFFICE OF THE.000NTY ADMINISTRATOR ;MEMORANDUM DATE: December 5, 2005 TO: Family and Human Services Committee Supervisor Federal Glover, Chair Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, Member FROM: Dorothy Sans e, Staff fj, �z----- SUBJECT: Referral#76 Sober Living Task Force RECOMMENDATIONS: ACCEPT the attached report from the Sober Living Task Force on the establishment of a sober living environment at the old Discovery House on Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez. PROVIDE direction to staff on the recommendations made by the Task Force and next steps, if any. BACKGROUND: The Sober Living Task Force is a collaboration of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, Friends Outside, Phoenix Programs, Health Services Department Homeless Program, and Shelter, Inc. The Task Force has developed a model and business plan based on client responses to survey questions, collection of data from similar facilities/programs, and direct contract with homeless clients. On June 20, 2005 the Family and Human Services Committee accepted a report from the Sober Living Task Force on the viability of using the old Discovery House as a sober living environment. Several questions arose during the discussion, including how the facility could sustain itself and why other similar facilities have failed. The Committee requested that the Task Force continue working to gather additional information and return to the Committee for further discussion of the issue. Attachment F� REPORT TO FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES-DECEMBER 5, 2005 BY THE SOBER LIVING TASK FORCE Since its inception in May, 2004, the Sober Living Task Force has been meeting on a monthly basis. The task force was formedin response to repeated pleas to the Board of Supervisors for support from clients in the ADDS system in need of transitional and sober living. As one of its first tasks, the group surveyed 147 clients (78 men and 69 women) who were being served at that time by the AODS system in Contra Costa County. We found that: • 67% said they needed sober living upon exiting treatment • 14% said they didn't know if they would need it • None of the women who needed sober living could afford the least expensive sober living that the task force was able to locate • 60% of the men could not afford the least expensive sober living the task force was able to locate. Where do we think these people are going to end up after exiting their residential treatment programs? Most likely, they will end up in much more expensive services in other areas of the county. The main reason sober living homes fail is that they are usually not affordable to clients and they are not true sober living homes. They are often started by people early in recovery who relapse and when they do, the homes become a wet environment with no management. Although the old Discovery House would be unsuitable to accommodate women, it is the best known, almost-approved site in the county. We believe that if the county contributed the building and had a non-profit operate it with minimal expenses and funding from many already-identified sources, the old Discovery House would be able to sustain itself. Cynthia Belon has taken us in as part of the Board-approved ten year plan to end homelessness. After meeting with Sarah Welsh, it is believed that we are an excellent grantee to get federal CDBG money along with State Emergency Housing Assistance Program money. The task force recommends the following guidelines for operation for the home: • Must be operated by a non L profit • Discovery House alumni and residents would have priority for at least 75% of the beds • It would be a sober living environment— not harm reduction • House manager on site • Residents must have completed a treatment program • 6 month limit of stay • Activity board would show meetings attended, sponsor, house duties, etc. • Adequate insurance coverage • Parking plan • Program to be monitored and adhere to community standards • Must have an agreement to maintain the site at their expense • Approach a funding source I such as a foundation to hire a case manager for the residents At today's meeting we ask the following of this committee: • Direct General Services to do a more extensive assessment of the site, including ADA upgrades that were not included in the previous assessment, so we can move forward with some hard costs to apply for the needed grants. • Direct the Health Services Dept. to complete the attached document marked #7 (Evidence of Site Control for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program Grant) with the information obtained from the more in depth assessment and to attach a narrative to the application if necessary. • Direct the AODS and the Homeless Program staff along.with the AOD Advisory Board and the Homeless Continuum of Care Board to see that this Transitional Housing Program that we are proposing moves forward to completion. We know that with this small investment the county will save many lives and will achieve enormous long-term savings. Thank you, Tom Aswad, Chair Roster of Participants Tom Aswad (Chair) —AOD Advisory Board Bob Kajdan (Member) —AODS Division Manager Steve Loveseth (Member) —AODS Division Manager Lori Beath (Member) — Friends Outside Mary.Ann Van Buren (Member) — Friends Outside Paul Feyen (Supporter) —AOD Advisory Board Harold Parsley (Member) —AOD Advisory Board Ed Rimer (supporter) —AOD Advisory Board Georgie Medeiros (Member) —AOD Advisory Board Virginia Luchetti (Member) —Phoenix Programs, Inc. Jennifer Baha (Member) — Shelter) Inc. Joe Weaver (Member) — Mandella IHouse Linda Jacob (Visitor) — Ozanam Center Cynthia Belon (Member) — Homeless Programs Jerry Robinson (Visitor) — Mandell'a House Ron Ortega (Visitor) — Discovery Alumni Judy Clayton (Supporter) -AOD Advisory Board Haven Fearn (Visitor) —AODS Division Director SAMPLE APPLICATION EVID'EIJCE OF SITE CONTROL a. Check the type of supporting docl mentation below and submit a copy behind this page. 1) F--] Fee title in the name of the applicant at the time of application, evidenced by a grant deed. a) Owned, since: Month / Day /Year 2) F--] An enforceable Purchase Agreement or Lease Option to Purchase, or other enforceable agreement for the acquisition of the project property which shall close, at minimum, no sooner than the anticipated program award notification date as specified in section II.B. of the NOFA. This agreement should include the following language: 'This offer is contingent upon the buyer receiving notice of EHAPCD loan approval from the State's Department of Housing and Community Development." The agreement must also include the unconditional right to extend the anticipated EHAPCD loan closing date, a minimum of ninety (90) days from the anticipated execution date of the Standard Agreement as specified in Section If.B. of the NOFA. a) Lease Term: Month / Day / Year to Month / Day /Year b) Recorded: Yes F—]No =Will be on: 3) An enforceable Lease i r Option to Lease for the project property with provisions that enable the lessee (applicant) to lease the land and make improvements on and encumber the property. An Enhanced iSharing Agreement does not meet this requirement. Prior to EHAPCD loan closing, the terms and conditions of any proposed lease shall permit compliance with all Program requirements and the term of the leasehold must exceed the applicable EHAPCD loan term by ten (10) years. b. If not owned: 1) Provide name and address of current legal owner: 2) If title transfer is to occur, specify date of proposed transfer: Month / Day/Year 3) If site acquisition is proposed, provide a brief description in space below of the timeframe for closing the acquisition, financing or any unusual issues. 7-1 gi'O'W y as, a .,,,•+-,"4 SVia, �Hf71ENT-# 9 LESSOR'S AGREEMENT To Cooperate Regarding HCD Requirements Department of Housing and Community Development Emergency Housing and Assistance Program Capital Development Deferred Loan (EHAPCD) If the site is leased and you are proposing new construction or rehabilitation, submit the Lessor's Agreement To Cooperate Regarding NCD Requirements, agreeing to Department approval, execution, and recordation of the Lease and the Department's Deed of Trust or Lease Rider. Site control for the emergency shelter and/or transitional housing project ("PROJECT") that is the subject of the attached Application is a lease ("Lease") between ("LESSOR") and ("LESSEE/APPLICANT") on the property located at LESSOR AND LESSEE/APPLICANT understand, agree and acknowledge: 1. The LEASE or memorandum of lease acceptable to the Department will be recorded in the county where the PROJECT is located. 2. The minimum term of the LEASE will be equal to the term of the EHAPCD loan (begins at EHAPCD loan closing) plus ten (10) years. 3. The security for the EHAPCD loan will be documented by the execution and recordation of: (a) the Department's Deed of Trust by the LESSOR AND THE LESSEE/APPLICANT; or (b) the Department's Deed of Trust by the LESSEE/APPLICANT and the Department's Lease Rider by the LESSOR AND LESSEE/APPLICANT. 4. Execution and recordation of the documents stated in paragraph 3 above is essential to provide the security interest required for the EHAPCD loan. LESSEE/APPLICANT: LESSOR: By By Authorized Representative Printed Name Printed Name Printed Title Printed Title Date Date 10-1 atig ZONING, GENERAL" PLAN DESIGNATION AND/OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) a. Check all supporting documentation that apply and are available and submit a copy behind this page. If documentation provided references a code, section, regulation, ordinance and/or definition that is not explained within the text of the document, attach copies of referenced material. Letter from local Planning Department to evidence Permissive Zoning (see sample) Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and/or 0 Current Zoning Request Status from local Planning Department. b. Land use description: 1) Current Zoning Designation: (attach documentation, i.e., letter from local Planning Authority) 2) Current General Plan Designation: (attach documentation, i.e., letter from local Planning Authority) 3) If current zoning and general plan designation do not permit use for emergency shelter and/or transitional housing: (a) When will proposed facility be accommodated: Month / Day /Year (b) How will proposed facility be accommodated: (attach documentation to verify current stage in local planning process) Rezoning 0 General Plan Amendment Zoning Variance Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 0 Other: 12-1 INSERT YOUR PERMISSIVE�ZONING LETTER IN PLACE OF THIS PAGE SAMPLE PERMISSIVE ZONING LETTER LOCAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S LETTER HEAD I I Date i In response to a request by (name of your organization) on (date you made request), our staff has completed a review of the zoning history of the property located at (list project site address and/orAPN #). Our office has concluded that a (new construction and/or rehabilitation) of (an emergency homeless shelter and/or transitional housing facility) with (y) of beds is an acceptabile use based on the zoning and general plan and is only subject to approval of a precise plan application by the planning commission. Signed by Authorized Representative from Planning Department 12-2 i .LilisY�Y BUDDING INFORMATION a. Building Information: Existing and/or Proposed b. If existing structure, date built: i Month / Day /Year c. Complete the chart below to show existing and/or proposed project makeup. I Type iTotal Number Total Number Square Existing Proposed Footage Rooms Bedrooms Apartments Beds Kitchens j Bathrooms i Office Dining Recreation/Living/Common Area Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: d. Square Footage: 1) Project Structure(s): 2) Project Site (Land): e. Please include any other additional i`formation not listed above that will assist EHAPCD in understanding your proposed project: 14-1 APPRAISAL, BROKER'S"'PRICE�OPINION OR LEASE COMPARABLES a. Market value of proposed project: $ b. Check the type of supporting documentation below (only one box) and submit a copy behind this page. Appraisal 0 "As Is" Market Value Appraisal Dated within twelve (12) monthi of application submission (acquisition projects). [] "As Is" and "As Completed" Market Value Appraisal Dated within twelve (12) months of application submission (acquisition with rehabilitation, rehabilitation and new construction projects). i Broker's Price Opinion with a Minimum of Three (3) Comparables (see Sample) 0 "As Is" Broker's Price Opinion of Value Dated after November 3, 2005 and before application submission. (This is in lieu of an "as is" appraisal for acquisition only projects; an appraisal will be required as a condition of the EHAPCD loan closing; and the applicant will not receive full points for this aspect of the application.) F-1 "As Is" and "As Completed";Broker's Price Opinion Dated after November 3, 2005 and before application submission. (This is in lieu of "as is" and .as completed" appraisals for acquisition with rehabilitation, rehabilitation, and new construction projects. An appraisal will bel required as a condition of the EHAPCD loan closing, and the applicant will not receive full points for this aspect of the application, unless the application is only for $100,000 or less in rehabilitation costs of an applicant's owned single family facility.) Lease Comparables �] Property is/will be leased at�the market rate of$ /month. At least three (3) lease comparables are attached and are dated after November 3, 2005 and before application submission! [� Property is/will be leased at'$ /month, which is below the market rate of $ in this project area. Verification of lease payment is attached and is dated after November 3, 2005 and before application submission. 15-1 �AT�T,A�s��I�IIENT#1� . PRDdECfifi1MEL1NE �` Organization Name: Site Address: i Date: i Mark "N/A" in the Start Date if the Development Step does not apply to your project, (i.e., if acquisition and minor rehabilitation: "Acquire building permit from building authority"and"Recorded Notice of Completion: NX) Development Step* Start Date* Completion Date* (mm/dd/yy) (mm/dd/yy) Acquire planning approval Acquire building permit from building authority (submit legible co Relocation implementation plan completion Acquire development site or Facility (circle one) through purchase Bid package completion i Bid selection Other financing closing Relocation completion Construction contract execution Desired EHAPCD loan closing date* Construction start up Construction completion Acquire Certificate of Occupancy submit legible co Occupancy start up Acquire Recorded Notice of Completion (submit legible copy Other: f Other: Other: 'All applicable loan conditions listed in the execute)d Standard Agreement must be satisfied prior to the EHAPCD loan closing date. For -rban a (Cants the SStim$fed effective date of the.Cfandard Ageement Will he All 11 Z1 200S For non-urban annlinants the YY ,i .y..,.... ,.r. ..,...... eiiective date of the Standard Aweemer-a wili be approximateVy s1ITy to'31 days drn rerei Jany =nunding ripCor-ir•end;tion from ine loan c d Gram UUlillllee klul IniUiiUlPlUOUrl It U17It3 LV011 al'U VA'a: '•aJ��::'n:ccC r_,`u :u�cidli3 udlu3, !mUl v pa jc •.V Vi lnI'm Preparation for Loan and Grant Committee);or if exempted from Loan and Gr?n, f,'emmitlee reviel v apprcxlmaieiy surly tovj als frac an EHAPCD staff funding lecommenawic-ri. Plea�le evisure the data& listed in ihi.8 Pr jest Tinia(ne is�� NkLo considerailo t/le anticipated effective date of your organization's Standard Agreement. 16-1 f. r ��i JIB rv... a1 Lo a '. Z ti W yn; W v - NLL C M5 5 3 • � 0 y ch W t, U P63: LL 1t.6' 0 } F- INO Q N�/ Z O W CC+,i�4�:� .0.w <� . 7 i!5( rtp , �5+ - v Or Erb 5{ n ry H 'f i• 5 (,l' Ft I ,^ r a. 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Costs Good Until: Profession: I Date: Estimator's Signature: I License No.: Summarize the work and/or equipment items by activity (e.g., new construction, rehabilitation) using the project applicable industry standard categories. You may enhance the categories, as needed. Include all minimum required costs developed at the schematic level, e.19., engineering; architectural; legal; locality fees; estimate of contractor general requirements, overhead, and profit;lline item construction costs; relocation costs; and off-site costs. Indicate each development cost to be paid by EHAPCD by notating the line item "X". Totals listed on this form should match your Construction Funding Sources and Uses column totals starting on Page 17-1. After the loan award, competitive bidding is required to determine building contractor(s) and/or major equipment supplier(s). 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MARTINEZ, CA ; rilil PREPARED FOR: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION BY: THE KPA GROUP GLUMAC INTERNATIONAL MARCH 21, 2005 (REVISED l JNE 2,2005) , .. .ate, Oakland I San Francisco 300 Ogawa Plaza Suite 50 Oakland California 94612 tel 510.271.6701 fax 510.271.6707 v~.theKPAgroup.com TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL PAGE 3 II. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES PAGE 3 III. OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 5 A. STRUCTURAL, SYSTEMS PAGE 5 1. GENERAL 2. FOUNDATION 3. WALL AND ROOF 4. LATERAL RESISTING SYSTEM 5. OTHER OBSERVATIONS B. MECHANICAL SYS lrivl6 PAGE 7 1. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 2. PLUMBING SYTEMS 3. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM C. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PAGE 9 1. ELECTRICAL SERVICE&DISTRIBUTION 2. LIGHTING 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4. FIRE ALARM D. LIFE SAFETY AND NEGRESS SYSTEMS PAGE 11 E. ACCESSIBILITY PAGE I1 F. OFF-STREET PARKING PAGE 12 G. BUILDING EXTERI R& INTERIOR PAGE 13 H. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PAGE 15 I. COSTS FOR CONVE SION AND RENOVATION PAGE 15 IV. APPENDIX-PHOTOS PAGE 16 2 I. GENERAL The Old Discovery House property is located at 4639 Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez, California. The building is a two-story, wood framed structure which was originally located elsewhere, but relocated to the site sometime prior to 1950. Exact age is unknown. The building is estimated to be about 2,500 — 3,000 square feet in size. It was,until recently, used as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, vacated when the new Discovery House facility next door was completed. The building presently includes dormitory bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor, a small kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, and office spaces on the upper floor The County is considering rehabilitation of the Old Discovery House for use as a "Sober Living" facility to house graduates of the Discovery House. Anticipated occupancy is 12—24 adult males. This investigation/evaluation and associated recommendations assume that the County desires a 15-year useful life for the facility. II. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES The investigation is focused on an overall general evaluation of the existing building exterior & interior, covering structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical components. Original construction documents of the building were not available for review; investigations were limited to visual observations and did not involve removal of furnishings or equipment for further exploration. The existing site plan and floor plan diagrams (See Image I & 2), illustrating the existing layout is provided for reference only and is not intended to be a true representation of the existing building plan conditions. The opinions and conclusions offered herein are based on on-site observations conducted on March 11, 2005, by Rich Wells and Josh McMahan of Glumac International, and Dan Lam and Bob Riegel of The KPA Group. Selective demolition, sample testing for lead, asbestos abatement, detailed examination of equipment, controls, duct or piping systems were not performed as part of this investigation. The comments, opinions and recommendations in this report are based on our experience and professional judgment. 3 a 1 { t 1 R �e Image I (existing site plan) t Z n a Sviceeio LrtiIEL SCALE. Lt=EtEr1p 0 - �Bsotcoot+t M bA Raa� ` C�KcrcHeK x C 5-rtrt Inzaoe 2(existine floor plans) 4 III. OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS A. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 1. General The building appears to have been constructed of various structures and additions. We understand in talking to administrators,that the building was originally constructed elsewhere and relocated to the site sometime prior to purchase by Contra Costa County (exact date unknown). There is evidence that the original structure may have been a one-story structure, raised upon relocation and a lower story constructed below the original structure (evidenced by closely spaced support beams at the first floor ceiling). 2. Foundation The type and condition of the building's foundation is unknown. The ground floor appears to be a slab-on-grade(no evidence of a crawl space under the building.) 3. Wall and Roof The building appears to be of wood-framed construction. Wall framing is concealed in most locations by wall finishes. Access panels in the ceiling of the second floor provide access to observe the underside of the roof structure. Roof framing is conventional varying by location (2x6 or 2x8 at 16" and 24" on center). Roof sheathing is perpendicular lx4s. Second floor ceilings are framed with 2x6 at 16 and 24"on center(again varying by location). 4. Lateral Resisting System Lateral forces (wind anseismic) are probably resisted by the interior and exterior walls of the building. Anchorage of walls (i.e. presence of sill anchor bolts); the connection between the upper and lower stories; nature of the second floor diaphragm; and the overall capacity to resist earthquake forces are unknown. Conventional wood-framed residential buildings such as this (relatively light construction, numerous interior and exterior walls, and non-existence of exterior cripple walls) have performed fairly well in previous earthquakes. 5. Other Observations Overall, the building's structure appears to be in fairly good condition. There is evidence of some previous water infiltration in the roof framing(water infiltration apparently corrected with the last roof replacement). Although a detailed evaluation was not made, some evidence of dryrot on the exterior of the building was noted. Locations include: ■ Sill plate at wall behind washer/dryer. • Wall between hot water heater and kitchen(see image 3 &4) ■ Wood trim and exterior siding at northeast and northwest corners of the building(see image 5 & 6). • Wood deck on north side. • Edge of second floor deck at top of stairs—south side(see image 7). 5 • Exterior siding at base of west wall(see image 8). A complete termite inspection should be under taken and damaged structural elements replaced. � 4 9 Imp Image 4 I`• f* •_ �` rev ✓ � 5 ��'a} '• `qb I IN d u � � t� vtt Image 5 Ima e 6 6 0 ')t SY t -C ' e Ima e 7 Image 8 It was noted that the existing handrails on the exterior stairs do not meet current code requirements and need to be stabilized. B. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS I. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems In general,the mechanical systems in the building are rudimentary systems that would not be expected to provide levels of performance and utility that would be adequate for the intended use of the building. The condition of plumbing fixtures and HVAC equipment ranges from good to poor and there are several observable violations of current Building Codes that need to be addressed. New HVAC and plumbing fixtures are recommended for inclusion in the scope of work for renovation of the building. Ground Floor: The bedrooms and toilet-bath room on the south end of the Ground Floor are heated by a Williams gas-fired wall furnace that is located in the hallway between them. The furnace appears to be in fair condition but its casing is not securely attached at this time. The furnace capacity could not be verified, but it is likely to be in the range of 35,000 Btu/hr. It was not operating in response to its thermostat. This is a rudimentary residential heating system that could be expected to provide only minimal performance and utility. Doors must remain open for these rooms to be heated. Ventilation for the bedrooms and toilet-bath room is provided by operable windows. The toilet-bath room does not have an exhaust fan. The south east bedroom on the Ground Level has a small, residential style, through-the-wall air conditioning unit to provide cooling. This unit appears to be in poor condition, and operated only momentarily after it was plugged in. It appeared that the circuit breaker may have been tripped by operation of the unit,but this was not confirmed. 7 The kitchen is has a sheet metal hood above the range-oven that is not compliant with current California Mechanical Code requirements for a Type 1 exhaust hood. This hood is in poor condition, is not suitable for continued use and needs to be replaced with a code-compliant Type I hood in accordance with Chapter 5 of the CMC. The kitchen is not directly heated. The exhaust fan serving the hood would probably not be suitable for continued use, but this would have to be confirmed after a code-compliant hood is selected. The day-room,toilet-b th room and hall way on the north end of the Ground Floor are heated by a Carrier Model 58PAV045 up-flow gas-fired furnace that is located in an enclosure accessible from outside) Its heating capacity is 35,000 Btu/hr with 44,000 Btu/hr input. This furnace was probably installed in,1999-2000 (based on the serial number), appears to be in good condition and could be considered for continued use. The combustion fan responded to the thermostat, but the furnace did not operate (the thermostat lever has been "locked" to prevent the set point from being adjusted above about 68 F). The Ground Floor d ly-room also has a small, residential style, through-the-wall air conditioning unit to provide cooling. This unit appears to be in fair condition and operated when it was turned onJ The remaining bedroom (45) on the Ground Floor was locked and could not be inspected at this time. Second Floor: Offices and waiting arlea on the south end are heated by a gas-fired wall furnace that is located in the waiting area_ The operation of the furnace could not be verified. It appears to be in poor condition and could be expected to provide only minimal performance and utility. Doors must remain open for rooms to be heated. The dormitory bedroo on the north end is heated by a very old Payne gas fired furnace that is located in an enclosure that is accessible from the bedroom. This is a violation of the current CMC, Section 904.5, which does not permit gas fired warm-air furnaces to be installed in spaces that are accessible only from a bedroom. Small, residential type through-the-wall air conditioning units are installed in each of the three offices, the waiting area, and the dormitory bedroom to provide cooling. These units appear to be in poor to fair condition and operated when they were turned on. The offices have gravity vents that are open to the outside through the roof(these may have been ceiling exhaust fans at some time). General Observations: Ventilation (outdoor air) is provided by operable windows on both floors. This would be suitable for the proposed renovation and use of the building. It was noted that there appears to be some asbestos-paper insulating material present on ducts in the building. This will have to be investigated further and any confirmed asbestos containing material should be removed. 2. Plumbing Systems Existing domestic water supply and gas utility services to the building are probably adequate to meet the requirements expected for a residential services facility housing 12-24 occupants. 8 Sanitary sewer, water, and natural gas services provided for the building by the local utility providers are probably adequate for the requirements of the proposed community residential facility. The PG&E gas service meter is located at the north end of the building. Rainwater is drained from the roofs by gutters with sheet metal downspouts, which are not connected to underground storm drains. Plumbing facilities in the building presently include two toilet-bath rooms on the Ground Floor, and one toilet-bath room on the Second Floor. Each toilet-bath room has a floor- mounted, tank-type water closet, a vanity lavatory, and a tub-shower. These facilities are in poor condition and are not ADA compliant. There is a 2-compartment stainless steel sink with a garbage disposer in the kitchen. The disposer works. The sink drains to a grease trap that is installed outside at the back wall of the building. Hot water is provided for plumbing fixtures in the building by a single, commercial grade, gas-fired water heater that is located in a generally dilapidated room outside at the south end of the building. The water heater is a commercial grade A.O. Smith Model BTC 275-920, 100 gallon, rated to provide 250 gallons per hour of hot water with 275,000 Btu/her gas input. It is not seismically braced or secured to the building as required by current Building Code. There are a residential washer and clothes dryer located in a small laundry room behind the water heater enclosure. The interior wall between the laundry room and the water heater room is in disrepair. Visible cold and hot water piping in the building is copper with solder joint fittings, waste and vent piping, and natural gas is steel with threaded fittings. The hot water piping does not appear to be insulated as required by current California Code. The existing plumbing facilities in the building are generally not adequate to meet the expected requirements of the proposed renovation for use of the building as a community residential facility. The water heater is probably suitable for continued use. 3. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System The building does not have an automatic fire sprinkler system. Note, one may be required for the renovation as a substitution for fire-resistive construction. This needs to be confirmed with the governing authi rity. See Appendix on page 16 for photos of existing conditions. C. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I. Electrical Service &Distribution The existing electrical service is probably adequately sized for the intended use,is in fair condition, and could service the building for some time. The building is served by PG&E from pad mounted transformer at the front of the building via an underground conduit to the main disconnect and meter at the south west corner of the building. The meter and main disconnect is located on the exterior of the south west comer of the building. It consists of a single meter and main disconnect in an enclosure. The service is 120/208 volts, 200 amps, 9 three wire, with an unknown fault current rating. The service size should be adequate for the intended use of the building, and the electrical equipment is in fair condition, and could service the building for sometime. It is noted that the exact size and condition of the main disconnect could not be viewed as the enclosure was locked and a key was not available at the time of our survey.� The ground connection appeared to be in good condition though it would be recommended to have the resistance tested if any remodel work is performed. The majority of the electrical distribution from the main disconnect is via surface mounted conduit around the outside of the building. This conduit is in fair condition and can be retained. The electrical distribution system consists of load center type panel boards spread through out the building serving HVAC, lighting, and power for outlets and miscellaneous appliances/equipment. I On the First Floor there are two load centers. One load center is located in the Laundry Room. It is in poor condition and should be replaced. The other load center is in the kitchen It is in fair condition and could be re-used. On the Second Floor there are two load centers. One is located in one of the offices in the center of the building. It is in fair condition and can be re-used. The other load center in located in a bedroom closet on the west side of the building. It is in fair condition and can be re-used. Most of the branch circuit wiring we could observe was installed in type NM (Romex) cable above the ceiling in the attic space. We saw many code violations and proper supporting of all existing cabling should be included in the scope of work for any remodel that occurs. 2. Lighting The existing lighting consists of fluorescent fixtures in the kitchen area and a combination of fluorescent, incandescent in the rest of the building. The majority of existing ceiling mounted lighting through out the space should be replaced as the existing is in poor condition and not consistent from one room to the next. The exterior lighting consists of wall pack HID type fixtures that are in average condition and could be re-used if necessary. The emergency lighting for the building consisted of stand-alone wall mounted battery packs with lamps. These existing units were plugged into an outlet located adjacent to the fixtures. The exiting fixtures were in poor condition for the most part and it would be recommended to replace them and have the new fixtures hard wired to the electrical system. 3. Telecommunications The existing telecommunications demark is located at the exterior of the building on the south west corner,near the electrical meter. The existing telephone and data equipment are located on a plywood backboard on the second floor in the main office/waiting area. Telephone and data jac are located in the office areas. The existing wiring is old and does not meet EIA/TIA standards. We recommend installing new data and telecommunications wiring when the facility is remodeled and connecting it to the existing building adjacent. It appears that provisions have been made to allow for this connection. Conduits and a pull box were viewed at the ground level outside on the west side of the building. 4. Fire Alarm The building's fire alarm system consists of an automatic system with audible and visual notification devices. The existing system is by Fire-Lite Alarms Inc—Miniscan model 4024. 10 The fire alarm system has had annual inspections and maintenance. The records of this are in a file above the panel. The main panel is located in the central corridor of the I'floor. The system appears to be in good working condition and would be suitable for the proposed use of this building. The system consists of 10 smoke detectors through out the I'and 2°d floors and a heat detector in the kitchen. It also has manual pull stations located at each main exit from the 1"and 2°d floor.The audible/visual indicators are combination mini-horn/strobe devices located at each of the main exits from the I'and 2°d floors. The wiring for the system is not in conduit unless it is in an area where subject to damage. The wiring appears to be in good condition and could remain. A recommended upgrade would be to have this system connected to the adjacent building to indicate any alarm conditions. See Appendix on page 1l6 for photos of existing conditions. D. LIFE SAFETY AND EGRESS SYSTEMS The existing wood framed structure appears to be type-V, non-rated construction and does not have an automatic fire sprinkler system,which is required for this use and construction type (type V-1 hour or type V-with sprinklers). The proposed new occupancy use may be considered a change from the previous permitted use(1-1.1 tolR-2.1), which could trigger an upgrade. In either case, the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system is recommended. The existing means of egress I system from the second level is currently provided through three exterior wood framed exit stairs. Egress from the ground level is through the front entrance door and additional exterior exit doors distributed throughout the ground level. Although the requirement for number of exits is fulfilled, the width of the doors may not comply with the current building code requirements. Escape and rescue windows appear to be compliant with building code requirements in all existing sleeping areas. E. ACCESSIBILITY The existing building does not comply with current accessibility requirements. Required clearances and level landings at exterior and interior doors are not provided, accessible bathroom facilities are also not available (see image 9 & 10). Additionally, access to the second level would require the installation of a hydraulic elevator. y �+ M1 ipa,�3k55Yz"" d' z .�) @ ^R mw Image 9 11 Intape IO F. OFF-STREET PARKING The zoning code requires 8 parking stalls for the anticipated occupancy of 24. Currently there are no parking spaces provided, since Ithe existing parking in front of the Old Discovery House is used to fulfill the parking requirements for the New Discovery House. Few alternatives exist for satis�ing the zoning requirement for off street parking. Parking could possibly be provided on the northeast side of the site behind the New Discovery House(perhaps on a temporary basis since this location is on the future right of way for realignment of Pacheco Boulevard). (See Image I I below for possible layout). However, Public Works has indicated that they would object to this. Short of Public Work's approval,a variance from the Community Development Department would be required to relieve the project from the parking requirement. 12 E _ «w YV Q .-_ ...._...._..._ —.. fit. ,p .✓ ;�,.+ 9. / N In:aze 11 (new Parkinff stalls) G. BUILDING EXTERIOR& INTERIOR The building exterior is clad with wood siding. The lower story is sheathed in a slightly wider horizontal siding than the upper story. Additionally,on the south fagade,the ground level is sheathed with a board and vertical batten style. The condition of the exterior paint in most places is showing signs of wear and tear with visible cracking and peeling(see Images 12& 13)of the paint. tgq ."° � �"� .. `%��'EPY.N#:1�`° a•A.s'� i'�'+gr.,t�Mui�+f Image 12 Image 13 The existing roof configuration is composed of a series of gable forms. The roofing material is an asphalt shingle material and appears to be in fairly good condition(see image 14). The roof drainage 13 is collected at the eave in painted galvanized metal gutters, which are starting to show signs of rusting (see image 15), and downspouts which daylight on grade. The flat roof over the laundry room appears to be a rolled sheet product, signs of water ponding at the back portion of the roof(see image 16)have lead to water infiltration down into the water heater room below(see image 17)and possible dry rot in the wall framing. It is recommended that gutters be replaced and the exterior of the building repainted. ]?x Y 4. . J Image 14 Imaee IS § r " x Image I6 Image 17 The building interior finishes consist of painted wall and ceiling surfaces though out. The flooring material is vinyl composition tile in the hallways and circulation areas, carpeting in the sleeping areas and offices, and sheet vinyl in the kitchen and bathrooms. 14 The interior doors are all wood land in most cases are in fair condition. Windows are a mixture of styles, consisting of casements, sliders, and single hung units. All window and slider doors were single glazed and it is unknown whether safety glazing was installed in areas required by the building code (next to doors and within 18-inches off the floor). It is also unlikely that these windows comply with current Title 24 energy efficient requirements. Window coverings were also a mixture of styles, from vertical blinds to horizontal mini blinds. It is recommended that all interior walls and ceilings be repainted, wood doors refinished with new hardware installed, and the flooring replaced in kind with new material. H. HA7.AUDOUS MATERIALS Contra Costa County Health Services Department has previously prepared an asbestos evaluation on the Discovery House. Their report dated June 13, 1984, stated that samples of spray-on ceiling material were determined to contain asbestos. In addition, corrugated insulation materials in the furnace rooms and attic contained asbestos. Asbestos fibers were not detected in the floor tile sample tested. It is unclear as to whether the recommendations for mitigation of these hazardous materials have been completed. It is also likely that due to the age of the facility that lead paint is present. It is recommended that the presence of hazardous material be further investigated and mitigated as a part of the proposed renovation. I. COSTS FOR CONVERSION AND RENOVATION As noted throughout this report,major work will be required to renovate this building. Assuming that it is determined that the proposed use is not a change in use, work can be limited to improvements to the MEP systems,various repairs and new finishes as listed below. Although much still requires fu her investigation, a preliminary cost budget is listed below. Dry rot repair $5,000 - $30,000 Removal of Hazardous Materials $5,000 - $20,000 HVAC $50,000 - $80,000 Kitchen Exhaust System $50,000 - $65,000 Plumbing $15,000 - $20,000 Fire sprinklers $10,000 - $20,000 Lighting $10,000 - $15,000 Power/Telecommunications $15,000 - $25,000 Replace gutters/downspouts $3,000 - $5,000 Paint exterior of building $10,000 - $15,000 Paint interior of building $10,000 - $15,000 New flooring $10,000 - $15,000 On-site parking $10,000 - $30,000 Doors/windows $10,000 - $20,000 Contingency for unknowns $25,000 - $50,000 Totals $238,000 - $425,000 If it is determined that the proposed use is a change in use, the code will require full compliance with current seismic and accessibility requirements. The additional costs associated with these improvements would probably make the renovation cost prohibitive. 15 IV. APPENDIX—PHOTOS List of Figures Figure 1 -Main Electrical & Gas Service..................................................................................... 17 Figure 2 - Wall Furnace - Ground Floor South............................................................................. 18 Figure 3 —Typical Through-Wali AC Unit- South.East Bedroom.............................................. 18 Figure 4 -Kitchen Range &Exhaust Hood.................................................................................. 19 Figure 5 - Kitchen Hood ExhaustlFan.......................................................................................... 19 Figure 6 - Gas Furnace - Ground Floor North.............................................................................. 20 Figure 7- Wall Furnace At 2"d Floor Office Waiting Area..........................................................20 Figure 8—2nd Floor Furnace Closet At Bedroom......................................................................... 21 Figure 9—2❑d Floor Furnace At Bedroom....................................................................................21 Figure 10—2❑d Floor Furnace Interior..........................................................................................22 Figure 11 —2nd Floor Furnace Plenum&Duct w/Possible Asbestos Paper Insulation...............22 Figure 12—Typical 2nd Floor Through-Wall AC Units (Exterior)...............................................23 Figure 13 -Typical Toilet-Bath Room Plumbing Fixtures...........................................................23 Figure14 - Water Heater............:.................................................................................................24 Figure 15 - Grease Trap For Kitchen Sink.................................................................................... 24 Figure 16 -Typical Exterior Light................................................................................................ 25 Figure 17 -Typical Emergency Light........................................................................................... 25 Figure 18 - Typical Ceiling Mounted Smoke Detector................................................................26 16 F fry 4M t' t yyyaa Kwf s J fi �f r f f F � f e P F tt � L 4 ( � 1 5 � e ` mut, tli v f ' N � 'jf k £ !t ' «g E LL ✓9 Am µ y' � t EMS Figure 2-Wall Furnace-Ground Floor South Y 5 i y^ 4$a Y n, b yf 1 r7.0 r Figure 3—Typical Through-Wall AC Unit-South East Bedroom 18 � c Z ra f 4 FJk� 1 L ; < VQ, s ry d o �Nd y .2� N� i§ t pn X S �si�?� SNr.6 L T� e Figure 4-Kitchen Range&Exhaust Hood 4 W Y �E C_ £Q °P C a Figure 5-Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan 19 S y A.f � 4 Figure 6-Gas Furnace-Ground Floor North � y �t �+*,�• � � �i 1�r��cuAt i�a,'�s,Y��s..=yy�r � 3 a do a Y Figure 7-Wall Furnace At 2""Floor Office Waiting Area 20 a n U S Figure 8-2 nd Floor Furnace Closet At Bedroom SR 1�9 i ip Ri�f 5 drkd� A l E Figure 9-2"d Floor Furnace At Bedroom 21 J V Figure 10—2nd Floor Furnace Interior any :... Will,1 IN y� •,mss e y�,,,ifi-N�. � yyrr Figure 11—2"d Floor Furnace Plenum& Duct w/Possible Asbestos Paper Insulation 22 q 3 2 Figure 12—Typical 2"d Floor Through-Wall AC Units(Exterior) Ck $ a %y S y 3< p Rt a ri Figure 13-(Typical Toilet-Bath Room Plumbing Fixtures 23 t a v� 4 :p jji`2T4' i ag } x d �n Figure 14-Water Heater P~ 3 Figure 1S-Grease Trap For Kitchen Sink 24 E Figure 16-Typical Exterior Light i I it �r�i VI� Ilei I' e - F Figure 17-Typical Emergency Light 25 Figure 18-Typical Ceiling Mounted Smoke Detector 26