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WHEREAS, an application has been made to the City Council for the purpose of changing the
zoning district classification of the following described real property ("the Property"):
505 ACRES OUT OF THE WILLIAM ADDISON AND ANTONIO FLORES
SURVEYS, DESCRIBED BY VARIOUS DEED RECORDS OF WILLIAMSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SAID
PROPERTY BEING KNOWN AS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY,
hereinafter referred to as "the property";
WHEREAS, the City Council has submitted the proposed change in the Base Ordinance
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its consideration in a public hearing and for its
recommendation or report; and
WHEREAS, notice of such hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation
in the City, which stated the time and place of hearing, which time was not earlier than fifteen
(15) days for the first day of such publication; and
WHEREAS, written notice was given not less than fifteen (15) days before the date set
for the meeting before the Planning and Zoning Commission to all the owners of the lots within
two hundred feet of the property, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the applicant for such zoning change placed on the Property such sign(s) as
required by law for advertising the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, not less than
fifteen (15) days before the date set for such hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission in a meeting held on June 2,
Rezoning Ordinance No. `
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1992, recommended approval of changing said zoning district classification of the above
described property from the RS-Residential Single Family district to RP -Residential Planned
district zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF `'
GETOWN, TEXAS, THAT.
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
ordinance implements the following Policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Growth and Physical Development Policy 1, which states: "The City will
ensure that future land use patterns provide economic, cultural, and social
activities to all residents, businesses and organizations"; and
2. Growth and Physical Development Policy 2, which states: "The City's
regulatory actions will efficiently and effectively implement the Policy Statements
and provide the opportunity to seek change with reasonable effort and expense";
and
3. Growth and Physical Development Policy 4, which states: "The City will
encourage new development and infill redevelopment in the community"; and
4. Environmental and Resource Conservation Policy 1, which states: "The City
will take the steps necessary to protect the physical attributes that make
Georgetown attractive";
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the
Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The Base Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City, as well as the
Zoning District for the Property shall be and the same is hereby changed from the RS-
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY district to RP -RESIDENTIAL PLANNED district in
accordance with Exhibits "A" and "B" which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein, is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
SECTION
3. All ordinances and resolutions,
or parts
of ordinances
and resolutions, in
conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed, and
are no
longer of any
force and effect.
Rezoning Ordinance No. -'
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SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in (10)
ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City
of Georgetown.
1992.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of jkA,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the day of
ATTEST:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEOR
By: LEO WOO
Mayor
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SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Sasaki Associates, Inc.
Dallas, TX
April 1992
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Prepared By: Sasaki Associates, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
April 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EZECUTNE SUMMARY
A. Purpose and Background i
B, Facilities 'Master Plan Summary
I, BACKGROUND TO THE PLAN 1
A. Campus Setting and Character 1
B. Campus History
C, Inventory and Analysis ?
II, PROGRANT FOR DEVELOPIMENT g
III. FACILITIES MASTER PLAN 14
A. Land Use and Buildin; Organization i5
B. Spatial Order and Open Space Framework 19
C. Vehicular Circulation, Parkinil, and Servicing 2�
D. Utility Development and DrainatTe 26
E. Landscape and Architecture Guidelines 26
F. Land Acquisition and Use of Perinheral Hoidinvs 17
IV, INIPLEINIENTATION'
A. Phasing p
B. Cost Estimate Summary 3 i
LIST OF EXHMITS
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EXECUTIVE SU;rIMARY
Illustrative Facilities Master Plan
BACKGROUND TO THE PLAN
Vicinity Map
Property Map
Existing Classroom Space Utilization
Campus Character and Site Analysis
FACILITIES MASTER PLAIN
Campus Uses
Campus Frontage
Campus Form
Illustrative Facilities Master PIan•
Building Use Plan
Second Tier Open Space
Pedestrian Connections
Sports Promenade Sketch
Loop Road
Parking
Circulation and Parking Plan
IN I PLEA\ IENTATION
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A. Purpose and Background
"By the year 2000, Southwestern will establish its
presence as a national liberal arts college ..."
Vision 2000 Campaign
To accomplish this, Southwestern University has
i undertaken a comprehensive master planning process
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w . 4 development for the University in the 1990's and into
the 21st century. Southwestern University has commis-
sioned this Facilities Master Plan to provide physical
direction to achieving the Institution's Vision 2000
goals.
' The Facilities Master Plan transforms academic visions
and goals identified by the University into a physical
? campus plan that provides direction for decision-
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making for the physical development of the campus.
F The master plans of 1982 and 1989 have focused on the
academic mall, defined by the major academic and
common buildings of the University. The Facilities
Master Plan is more comprehensive in that it addresses
the "second tier" of campus lands that extend and
connect the academic court with the residential,
recreational, and athletic precincts of the University.
The plan, in total, accommodates future growth and
campus development to the year 2000. The Facilities
Master Plan provides the physical framework necessary
to support Southwestern University's traditional liberal
arts mission of development of the student as a whole
person, while exposing the student to the broad spec-
trum of academic disciplines available at the Univer-
sity. The Plan enhances Southwestern's vision of
academic excellence while reinforcing the University's
link to its cultural heritage.
The Facilities Master Plan is the result of a highly
interactive process involving Southwestern faculty,
staff, students, alumni, and the Board of Trustees. The
_ planning process consisted of three phases. _
The first phase incorporated an inventory and -
analysis of existing physical and academic condi-
tions. The initial phase of work included inter-
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views with faculty and staff, and analysis of the.
physical characteristics of the campus, which
resulted in identification of issues, goals, space
needs, policies, and priorities.
The second phase of wort; investigated options for
priority siting strategies and the development and
testing of concept alternatives for long-term
development. A comparative assessment of the
concept alternatives was made, resulting in a
preferred concept solution,
_ The final phase of work'details documentation and
development of the selected campus facilities
master plan. It defines a structure for improvement
while maintaining flexibility in response to
resource allocation, unanticipated changes, and
phasing capabilities. The Facilities Master Plan
delineates the "shared vision" to be followed in
making future development decisions. It assigns
priorities to immediate and long-term strategies,
articulates phasing approaches, and provides an
estimated cost projection for capital projects.
The Facilities Master Plan should be reviewed and
updated regularly in order to reflect the evolving overall
master plan and changes in funding priorities.
B. Facilities Master Plan Summary
To achieve a balance among the many factors influenc-
ing the development of the Facilities'vtaster Plan,
several guiding principals were developed. The guiding
principles are reflected in [lie Facilities blaster Plan
through the siting of buildings and parking, creation of
readily identifiable pedestrian corridors, realignment of
Southwestern Boulevard, and introduction of a centrally
located drop-offplaza north of the chapel. The Facili-
ties Master Plan reinforces existing campus uses and the
zoning of different functional uses. The plan also builds
on the relationship of existing and new buildings to
create a variety of new campus spaces at the edge of the
academic court. The Facilities Master Plan establishes
the basic framework upon which future development at
Southwestern University will occur, accomplishing the
physical planning goals for Vision 2000 and setting the
stage for development in the next century.
To activate the Academic Mall and enhance it as the
central focus of campus, the crescent shaped Academic
Mall is reinforced with building "edges". The scale of
buildings is maintained and the rhythm and size of
spaces between buildings are preserved. The front lawn
of the campus is preserved and strengthened with
buildings that do not extend beyond the existing front
setback line.
As growth occurs, the campus will continue to expand
beyond the historic crescent. Therefore, the Facilities
Master Plan creates a new "second tier" of open spaces
that builds on the positive elements of the existing
campus structure and directs future growth beyond the
Academic Mall within a flexible but orderly campus
form.
Land Use and Building Organization
The program for development identifies the need for
new and expanded academic, student life, athletic, and
support facilities. The Facilities Master Plan illustrates
how the accommodation of these program needs within
the campus core can be used to strengthen the existing
positive campus forms and create more order and spatial
structure out of those areas traditionally thought of as'
the back door of the campus.
Academic "
A new classroom building. is Proposed to be located
where the existing Jim West Gymnasium is currently
located. The three story, 35,000+ square foot building
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will be constructed of Texas limestone, similar to
several existing campus buildings. The building will
include classroom and studio space, a lecture hall,
language laboratories, and office space. This promi-
nent site, located on the Academic Mall, focuses
academic uses on the mall, or "heart" of the campus,
and helps balance the academic uses on the east side of
the mall with those on the west.
The Fine Arts building progra,n is proposed to be
expanded to accommodate new offices, recital space,
studio art, and teaching/practice space. The accommo-
dation of these program elements is proposed to be
accomplished by a combination of an addition to the
Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center and with a new Studio
Arts building. Approximately ?0,000 square feet of
new space can be built on the southeast corner of the
existing Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center replacing the
one-story wing. Approximately 7,000 square feet of
proposed ceramics, sculpture, and woodworking_ studio
space is proposed to be located in a less expensive
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structure as pan of a building compound which includes
physical plant and warehouse facilities. Accommodat-
ing the fine arts program in these elements preserves
the scale of the existing Fine Arts Center and ensures
compatibility with adjacent buildings. The siting of
these proposed buildings will reinforce the existing
setback framework along University Avenue, preserve
the rhythm and size of spaces between buildings, and
maintain the important view corridor into the Academic
Mall between the Fine Arts Center and A. Frank Smith,
Jr. Library Center,
The potential need for additional science lab space has
been identified. The program for this space has not
been identified yet but will be the focus of future
discussions within the University community. Science
labs in Fondren-Jones Science Hall can be expanded
through the addition of a wing on the southern face of
the eastern side of.the building, balancing the existing
wing on the western side of the southern face. This
wing will further reinforce the campus setback line
along University Avenue. Another option is expansion
of the west end of the building.
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The existing Behavioral Psychology labs located in the
Jim West Gymnasium will be relocated to a building on
land recently acquired by the University on Maple
Avenue.
In a Iater Phase of the Master Plan implementation, the
Religious Activities Center building could be relocated
to create an open space northeast of the Academic Mall
between the Lois Perkins Chapel, the new classroom
building, and the Sid Richardson Physical Education
Center. The chapel's symbolic setting will be enhanced
by this expanded open space setting as well as func-
tional improvements in pedestrian circulation and visitor
orientation from the arrival plaza.
Student Life
A new or remodeled Bishops Memorial Union is
proposed to replace the existing Bishops Memorial
Union, establishing a relationship to the Academic Mali
similar to the new classroom building. In addition to
accommodating the existing uses in Bishops Memorial
Union, the 25,000+ square foot, 1-2 level building will
include meeting rooms, various administrative offices,
Health Services, and Career Services. The latter two
services are currently located in the McCook -Crain
Building. • .
A number of architectural options for the new Bishops
Memorial Union were explored including: major
renovation and expansion of the existing building;
minor renovation of the existing building with a major
addition on the northwest side; and demolition of the
existing building and construction of a new Bishops
Memorial Union. All the options studied are feasible;
however, more detailed program and architectural
studies are required to determine the best option.
A new dining commons, attached to the new Bishops
Memorial Union on the northwest side, would allow the
existing commons to be demolished, providing the
opportunity to create a new auto drop-offlarrival plaza
along Southwestern Boulevard. The new 23,000+
square foot, 1-2 Ievel dining facility could be built as
pan of the first phase of that building, allowing the
existing commons to be used as the Bishops Memorial
Union while the new Union is being built on the existing
Bishops Memorial Union site. This also makes avail-
able a future building site east of the drop-off/arrival
plaza,
Among residence hall facilities, Ruter Hall, Laura
Kuykendall Hall (the oldest hall -built in 1921), Moody -
Shern Hall, and Herman Brown Hall require improve -
menu to bring them up to contemporary standards,
including the elimination of community showers,
increased social space, and computer study facilities on
each floor. Due to its age, it may not be cost effective
to remodel Laura Kuvkendall Hall. A replacement
facility is Ming considered.
Replacement housing sites are available to compensate
for beds lost temporarily due to the modernization of
existing student housing.
Additional housing, such as townhomes for upper level
students, can be provided in the 2+ acre tract recently
acquired by the University at the northeast corner of
Maple Street and Southwestern Boulevard. A pedes-.
trian corridor will link this residential area with the
Academic Mall.
Sports and Recreation
Expansion to the Sid W. Richardson Physical Educa-
tion Center will include two new volleyball courts,
three new basketball courts, a multi -use area, new
locker room facilities, and additional office space. In
addition, an arcade will be built along the southwestern
facade of the building to provide continuity between
the old and the new buildings and to reinforce and
activate the edge of the adjacent second tier courtyard.
New outdoor athletic/recreationaI facilities, including
the relocation of the existing Rockwell Family Baseball
Field, are sited northeast of the campus across the
realigned Southwestern Boulevard from the Sid W.
Richardson Physical Education Center. New outdoor
recreation facilities include two soccer fields, one
softball field, twelve lighted tennis courts, two basket
ball courts, and an outdoor Kruth-L-andr= swimming
pool. In addition, a site for a possible football/track
facility has been provided, should the athletics program
expand in that direction. The fields and courts will be
finked together with a landscaped pedestrian corridor or
"Sports Promenade". A main pedestrian corridor will
Iink the fields with the Sid Richardson facilities and the
Academic Mall.
The existing nine hole golf course will be realigned
further east to accommodate the expansion of the
athletic facilities. The new course will require the
construction of five new fairways, three new tees, and
one new green. A new club house (or a relocated
existing clubhouse), with access Provided off of
University Avenue, would overlook a pond which.
could provide irrigation water for the golf course and
athletic fields.
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Two volleyball courts and two basketball courts are
provided adjacent to residence halls for recreational
play.
Support Services
Physical plant facilities are proposed -to be relocated to a
compound on the northern edge of the campus. The
existing warehouse would be renovated, existing sheds
removed, and new offices constructed to replace the
existing operations building.
Storm water retention, as required, can be provided with
the expansion of the existing retention area on the
northern edge of the campus.
Parking and Circulation
Southwestern Boulevard is proposed to be realigned,
bringing the Sid W. Richardson Physical Education
Center into the academic core. This provides closure to
the second tier of campus spaces, consolidates the
highly utilized facilities within a pedestrian oriented
environment, provides opportunity for the creation of a
major new courtyard, and eliminates many existing
vehicular -pedestrian conflicts.
In addition, with the elimination of vehicular access
from the Academic Mall, an upgraded Southwestern
Boulevard provides a new vehicular front door for the
campus.
Lnt czt ii0angernent isproposed along Southwest-
ern, Boulevard and Maple Street. A centrally located
drok, arrivaI.plaza'along Southwestern Boulevard
adjacent'to the chapel; would provide better vehicular
access ud o ientation- to -tile_ campus from Southwestern
Boulevard,.:
Parking is proposed in appropriately scaled lots that are
evenly distributed throughout the campus, fit into the
geometric structure of the campus, and minimize visual
impact.. Parking lots are proposed to be strategically
placed to serve multiple uses. Additional parking is
proposed, increasing the total number of campus
parking spaces from 997 to 1,175. Projected parking
demand is 1,030 spaces, allowing for a surplus of 145
spaces for special event parking. Two locations for
overflow parking during peal: events have also been
identified. Perpendicular parking is proposed along the
outside edge of Southwestern Boulevard. No parking
should be allowed along the south side of Southwestern
Boulevard to ensure an open and inviting edge to the
campus.
Curb -side drop-off areas are Proposed throughout the
campus to ensure convenient access to buildings and
facilities.
Spatial Order and Open Space Framework
An hierarchical system of pedestrian connections is
Proposed between activity areas. The pedestrian
connections are proposed to be landscaped, providing
shade for pedestrians and spatial structure for the
campus. The previously mentioned "Sports Prom-
enade" would physically and thematically links the
athletic fields together.
Primary pedestrian walkways are proposed to connect
to those areas separated from the campus by South-
western Boulevard, such as the east side additional
housing and athletic fields, physically tying these areas
of the campus to the Academic Mail. Well -lighted and
landscaped pedestrianways will provide comfortable,
safe, and convenient connections, as well as
enhance the spatial structure of the campus.
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I. BACKGROUND TO THE PLAN
A. Campus Setting and Character
Southwestern University is a four-year undergraduate
liberal arts and science institution affiliated with the
United Methodist Church. Southwestern's commitment
to the diverse academic and personal development of its
students is enhanced by a stable enrollment of approxi-
mately 1,200 students, a high percentage of students
(707o+) residing on campus, and a low student -to -
faculty ratio of 13:1.
The University is located in Georgetown, Texas, 28
miles north of Austin. The institution's proximity to the
urban cultural amenities of Austin enhances the
Institution's ability to achieve its educational goals.
Georgetown, with a population of 16,000, provides the
opportunity for Southwestern University to have its own
discrete identity as a residential campus within a smaller
community. University Avenue is the primary access
between I-35, downtown Georgetown, and the campus
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The campus has its own identity with its expansive lawn
and informal tree plantings coupled with its distinctive.
unified vocabulary of institutional buildings. Five
buildings, ranging form 6 to 94 years old, from file
University Avenue setback and provide the edge of the
front lawn of campus. These buildings range from two
to four stories and are constructed of Texas limestone.
The Cullen Building, the first building seen approaching
from I-35 and downtown, is an excellent example of
Romanesque architecture and includes the Cullen
Tower, a landmark of the campus.
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Be ":�Campus"Histdry
Southwestern University is a direct descendent of four
of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the State
of Texas. Chartered by the Republic of Texas as
Rutersville College in 1840, it became the first college
in what was to become the State of Texas. In 1873,
Rutersville College and three other colleges, founded by
pioneer Methodists; were united in one central college
in Georgetown known as Texas University. In 1875, the
college became known as Southwestern University.
Several campus master plans have been developed over
the years, beginning in 1923. The master plans focused
on the original core of the campus. The 1933 master
plan first introduced the crescent drive as the central' -
focus of the campus The plan was unrealized and the
typical city grid was extended from downtown
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Georgetown until 1950, when the cresccnt drive was
constructed as planned. The principal concept of the
1982 Campus Master Plan prepared by Skidmore,
Owings, and Merrill proposed the development of an
academic court in the heart of the campus. The intent
was to position academic space on the central court in
an auto -free pedestrian environment. Today, the
crescent drive or academic court is referred to as the
Academic Mall and is being constructed as a pedestrian
promenade. Until now, the front lawn and crescent
have been the focus of the campus. The architecture
and orientation of perimeter development that has
occurred in the past twenty years has borne little
resemblance to or integration with the original aca-
demic core, demanding a comprehensive master plan
that addresses future growth beyond the original
academic core.
C. Inventory and Analysis
The initial phase of the facilities master planning
process consisted of assembling a comprehensive
inventory of base information and conducting field
reconnaissance of the campus and surrounding area.
Interviews were conducted with department faculty and
staff, and various administrators to determine issues,
goals, space needs, policies and priorities. This phase
also included analysis of site quality, vehicular circula-
tion, parking, servicing systems, utility systems, soils
and drainage, and regulatory controls affecting campus
development. Below is a brief summary of the inven-
tory and analysis, including descriptions of the area
context, existing land and building pattern, existing
classroom space utilization, campus systems, aesthetic
characteristics, physical characteristics, existing
utilities, and a regulatory assessment.
Existing Land Use and Building Pattern
Southwestern University's land holdings total approxi-
mately 500 acres. This land is divided into three
general types of land uses:
The 75+ acre cxun,pus core, including all existing
academic, student life, and athletic uses.
The 70+ acre nine hole golf course east of the
campus core.
_ The undeveloped 355+ acres located further east
and north of the golf course. A significant portion
of this land is used for agricultural purposes..
Smith Branch Creek traverses this land in its flow
to the San Gabriel River,
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The remaining Inventory and Analysis summary
focuses on the campus core. The campus core consists
of three general land use zones: the academic core,
student life, and athletics. These zones are not clearly
defined and a goal of the Master Plan is to reinforce
these zones.
The academic core is the original pan of the campus
that fronts University Avenue and includes the Aca-
demic Mall. It contains four academic buildings
including the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, A. Frank
Smith, Jr. Library Center, Fondren-Jones Science Hall.
and Mood-Bridwell Hall. Three other buildings that
house administrative uses and support services,
including the Cullen_ Building, Field House, and Boiler
Plant building are within the academic zone as well as
the existing Jim West Gymnasium currently used for
recreation and academic uses.
The student fife zone is generally the second tier zone
located north and east of the academic core. The
second tier is the area between the academic core and
Southwestern Boulevar:i where uhe majority of campus
development has expanded be;;ond the academic core.
The second tier zone includes student services and
student housing. Existing student service buildings
include Bishops Memorial Union, University Com-
mons, and the McCook -Crain Building. Student
housing is located in two areas. The west side of the
student life zone includes three residence halls and four
fraternities, and the east side includes four residence
halls. Also located within this zone are the Lois
Perkins Chapel, Kyle E. White Religious Activities
Center, and the Physical Plant building.
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The athletic zone is located north of Southwestern
Boulevard and includes the Sid W. Richardson Physical
Education Center, Kurth (outdoor) Tennis Courts, and
the Rockwell Family Baseball Field. Two soccer fields
are Iocated west of Maple Street.
Other facilities within the campus core include the
President's house, located on the eastern edee of the
campus core, and the physical Plant warehouse at the
northern edge.
Existing Classroom Space Utilization
Existing classroom and laboratory space utilization was
reviewed to determine whether or not the need for new
building space could be offset by more extensive use of
existing space. The conclusions indicate that space is
well utilized. Even though there may be incremental
opportunities for higher utilization of space, the stated
need for new building space will not be offset.
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There is a consistent pattern of use over the years in
both the specific days and the time of day that utiliza-
tion occurs. Utilization of space on Monday -Wednes-
day -Fridays throughout the morning and early after-
noon is fairly high. Normally, at colleges and universi-
ties, utilization decreases rapidly beginning in the
afternoon. The following bar graph is a general
representation of utilization for any given semester at
Southwestern University over the past few years.
Systems Characteristics of the Campus
A review of campus systems included vehicular
circulation, servicing, Pedestrian circulation, signage,
and lighting. Primary vehicular actress to the campus
core is from University Avenue which borders the
southern edge of the campus. Currently there is not a
primary entrance into the campus core, although most
vehicles enter off of Maple Street on the west side of
campus. Within the campus, Southwestern Boulevard
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is the primary roadway and is located north of the
academic and student life facilities. Southwestern
Boulevard is accessed from Maple Street at the north-
west career of the campus and from University Avenue
at the southeast corner of the campus core. Internal
drives from Maple Street and Southwestern Boulevard
lead to parking lots and to facilities.
The campus core currently has an abundance of
pedestrian ivalkivays between facilities and parking
lots. They can be divided into three levels; primary,
secondary, and tertiary. A hierarchical system of
walkways should be established to provide better
definition and direction between activity centers.
There are three types of signage including a campus
entry sign, campus maps at various locations through-
out campus, and directional signage. There is a need
for stronger way -finding signage throughout campus.
Major destinations need clear identification from
pri=y circulation routes.
Exterior lighting on campus is provided in vehicular
circulation areas, housing, o, n space areas, and at
several buildinLs. There is a need to establish consis-
tent IiLhbng throughout and adjacent to the campus,
includinL standards for public streets that conform to a
city standard and another ii htinL standard that charac.
terizes a pedestrian scale campus.
Aesthetic Characteristics of the Campus
Aesthetic characteristics of the campus were evaluated,
including an assessment of views, landmarks, open
spaces, landscape, and architectural design. The
primary landmark of the campus is the Cullen Buildin;,
located at the northeast corner of University Avenue
and Maple Street. Secondary views and landmarks
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include Lois Perkins Chapel and the view and image of
the campus as seen from University Avenue looking at
the central spine of the campus toward Lois Perkins
Chapel.
There are two symbolic open spaces within the aca-
demic core, the Academic Mall, which is the central
focus of the campus, and the front lawn adjacent to
University Avenue, that has always provided an initial
impression of the quality and character of campus. The
zone between the Academic Mall and Southwestern
Boulevard contains second tier open spaces. There is a
need to strengthen and integrate second tier open spaces
into the existing campus structure.
The most formal landscape element is the Academic
Mall which is the hear of the campus. The Academic
Mall is currently under construction and will be lined
with live oak trees forming a pedestrian mall. The
central open space includes informal tree plantings,
walkways, seating, and fountains. The majority of
landscaping is informal, consisting of lawn and
specimen trees. Currently there are many different axis
throughout campus and the definition of space and
direction is unclear. There is a need for more formal
landscape elements that define and contain informal
landscape areas. Major circulation needs to have
form_1s planting for edge definition of roads and open
space:..
The majority of structures within the academic core of
the campus have a consistently high level of architec-
tural quality, detail and scale. The use of Texas
limestone helps to tie these existing structures into a
cohesive architectural statement. Buildings built more
recently on the fringe of the original academic core
have failed to retain the traditional architecture of the
campus.
Physical Characteristics of the Campus
This analysis included an assessment of topography,
slopes, vegetation, soils and drainage. There does not
appear to be any topography, slope, or soils conditions
Lim will affect development within the campus core. •A
retention area will be needed for future development to
accommodate surface drainage as well as recharge
requirements for the Edwards Aquifer: Significant
vegetation is primarily limited to specimen trees
informally planted throughout the campus core.
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Campus Character and Site Analysis
Existing Utilities
'Macamnus-core is well served by existing utilities.
Most utilities are underground and are extended to the
Campus from Maple Street_ Some utilities are ex:, nded
from University Avenue. The major exception to this
are the overhead r♦.iwer lines that extend along the
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northern edge,of the campus from Maple Street. Each
new building project should be used as an opportunity
to upgrade information on utility locations and capaci-
ties and to accomplish any required upgrading and
relocation. All future utility relocations and upgrading
should be underground.
Regulatory Assessment
The campus is currently zoned residentiallsinele family
(R-S) under the City of Georgetown zoning ordinance.
Prior to any development, Southwestern University
must obtain a special permit from the City. While this
has not been a problem or hardship to the University in
the past, it is recommended that the University obtain a
Planned Development zoning district or a new Institu-
tional Zoning district that will allow campus related
development to occur without having to receive a
special permit from the City for each project. This will
alleviate the risk of not obtaining approval from the
City, as well as the time and expense incurred by the
University and the City for processing the special
exceptions.
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II. PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT
The identification of projected space needs for academic,
administrative, and support functions is a critical step to the
development of a Facilities Master Plan. Specific needs and
desires were identified through, interviews with University
technical, administrative, and academic staff and from the
Vision 2000 master plan.
Classroom Building
Southwestern University has identified the need for state-of-
the-art classrooms, something that currently does not exist
on the campus. A review of utilization of existing class-
room space confirmed that utilization is high and that, even
with incremental improvements, the stated need for new .
program is viable. A 35,000 square foot classroom building
is proposed that includes classrooms, two lecture halls,
language laboratories, and office space. A summary of
square footage for the new Classroom Building is described
below.
Instructional Facilities 191435
Administrative Facilities 31170
Interaction Facilities 1,600
Support Facilities 1 �n
Total Net Square Feet 2;,995
Circulation and Walls @ 2517o c o9t?
Total Gross Square Feet 3419 :5
Fine Arts Expansion
Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center Renovation and
Addition
There is a general need for expansion of fine arts
facilities. Proposed renovation and a 30,000+ square
foot addition will meet the current and long term (20
year) needs of the School of Fine Arts. Major program
additions to the existing building have been proposed as
follows.
Su. Fes•
SQc
- Refurbishing part of the main
Ceramics Studio
11500
circulation andpresentation
Sculpture Studio
1,500
"spine" (n-s corridor), and
- Woodworking Shop
960
landscaping.
- Clay Storage
300
- Recital HalUpublic lecture hall,
- Sculpture Storage
300
120-200 seats
31000
- Faculty Office/Studios
(each) 500
- Secure Gallery
2,000-2,500
- Kiln Rcx)m
300
- New Music Classroom
1,500
- Glaze Room
300
- New General Classroom with slide
- Classroom
500
projector and screen
I,500
- Computers/Slide Projection
500
- Equivalent of three studios
101000
- Misc. (toilet, enclosure for noisy
- Generic office -type rooms, 300 sq.
equipment safety showers, utility)
feet each
7,500
- Rehearsal Hall./Opera Theatre
1,500
Total Gross Square Feet
+7,000 .
- Larger/Additonal bathrooms for
events
11000
External Work Area 2,000-3,000
- Kitchen and set-up facilities for
receptions, etc.
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This space needs truck access for delivery
of materials.
Consideration must also be given to noise
and dust
Total Gross New Square Feet
+30,000
created by some studio activities.
Additional desigu/program enhancements desired
include a student gallery, lounge for each department,
miscellaneous storage, an informal chamber music
area, and general utility space.
Studio Arts
The principal media of the three studio arts faculty are
painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Presently there is
studio space and equipment only for advanced courses
in painting. One studio for ceramics and sculpture is
located in the original locker room space of Jim West
Gymnasium, but it is inadequate.
The desired program for the studio arts facilities totals
7,000 square feet of interior space and a 2,000-3,000
square foot covered porch. A breakdown of desired
space is described below.
Bishops iVemorial Union
The Vision 2000 study identifies the renovation and
expansion of the Bishops Memorial Union as a primary
institutional objective. The facility was built in the
1950's. Todav the building is antiquated in its ameni-
ties, undersized, and lacks the social ambiance appropri-
ate to a high quality liberal arts and sciences institution
such as Southwestern University. Furthermore, the
existing structure has major structural, mechanical, and
electrical deficiencies.
Several potential improvement options were considered:
_ BuiId a new union; rehabilitate the existing union
for other uses.
Demolish the existing union: build a new union in
the same location.
_ Fully rehabilitate the existing union; build addi-
tions.
Minimally rehabilitate the existing union; build
additions.
While more detailed architectural study of some of the
options may be required, the Facilities Master Plan
_ shows a new facility in the location of the existing
Bishops Memorial Union. , The new Bishops Memorial
Union will also include a new'dining commons. The
existing University Commons facility was designed for
800 students and Southwestern now has I,'_QO students.
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The current food service operator has identified the
need for a larger kitchen which can serve catering,
snack bar, and board operations out of one facility.
The new Union is envisioned to include, but not be
limited to, the following facilities:
- Lobby/Information Desk
- Snack Bar
- Office Space
- Faculty Lounge
- Study Lounge
- Performance Space
Campus Dining
Athletic Facilities
- Bookstore
- Meeting Rooms
- _Gallery
- TV Viewing Area
- Game Rboms
- Post Office
- Storage Area
Southwestern University is a member of the National
Collegiate-Athles c.Association (NCAA-Division III).
In order to satisfy NCAA-III membership require-
mentseSouthwestern University must expand the
number ofinen's and women's intercollegiate athletics
teams-..Ia.addition,-the University wants to expand
student opportunities in intramural and club sports.
Current athletic facilities will not accommodate these
needs; therefore, the Facilities Master Plan provides
opportunities for. athletic program improvements.
Indoor Athletic Facilities
The Sid W. Richardson Physical Education Center and
Jim West Gymnasium currently house all indoor
recreation facilities and activities. Currently, the Sid
Richardson Center has one competition (501x24')
basketball Court with 1,800 seats or two recreation
basketball courts (40'x80') with no seats. The Jim
West Gymnasium has one competition volleyball court
with i00 scats or one recreation basketball court with
700 seats. This structure is the one structure on campus
Lhat is no longer serving its original purpose. The
gymnasium is dimensionally outdated and the clear-
ances around the basketball court are unsuitable for
tournament play. Therefore, the only intercollegiate
competitive use is volleyball. This building will be
razed and the new classroom building built on this site.
Recrcauon uses and facilities will be relocated in the
Sid Richardson expansion. Ideally, each sport (men's
basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball)
will have its own court during normal pracuce time, and
there would be at least one court for major competition.
Also, at least two recreation courts should be available.
During the off-season (i.e. non -winter) all the courts are
open for recreation use.
The existing 1,800 seat court in the Sid Richardson
Center works well as Southwestern's major competition
court and should be retained.
The ideal long-term program includes:
_ One competition (509x94') basketball court with
1,800 seats for basketball.
One practice (50' x94') basketball court for
women's basketball.
_ One practice/competition volleyball court with 300
seats for women's volleyball.
Two or three recreation basketball courts (42'x84')
for intramural/recreational/club use.
Orin place of the above described program:
Six to seven recreational basketball courts (42'x84')
including one court with bleacher seats.
In addition to the courts, the following new facilities
would be appropriate to meet the program needs of the
athletic department.
Locker expansion to provide visitor lockers. The
largest team has 30 players (baseball), but most
teams have 15 to 20. Each team needs a dressing
area during its season, however, showers/toilets
could be shared. Also, faculty locker expansion for
a total of 10-15 men and 10-15 women. Two
separate official's lockers for 2-3 people each.
Office expansion which includes integrating
intramural offices and meeting rooms.
A multipurpose room (60'x60') for aerobics,
martial arts, possibly with a high ceiling for
volleyball use.
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A jogging track.
Expanded laundry, storage, equipment, and trainer
areas (double existing size).
Expanded weight and fitness room (double existing
size).
Future expansion of swimming Pool to allow for a
total of eight lanes and a separate diving well.
Outdoor Athletic Facilities
Proposed new or improved outdoor athletics facilities
(also needed to satisfy NCAA Division III require-
ments) include:
_ Improved baseball facilities, including field storage,
restrooms for players and spectators, and improved
bleachers and dugouts.
Lighting for the field would allow for extended
practice time and night games.
Relocation of the baseball batting cage.
Expanded number of tennis courts from 4 to 6-12 to
allow for adequate practice and competition
capacity. New lighting to replace the poor lighting
on the existing courts.
Storage and restrooms for shared usage with
baseball and soccer, if in reasonable proximity.
Two new soccer fields; since men's and women's
soccer is binne Field should be
light;
_ Stora`geis ne whicd be shared with
tennis and/or baseball space,
_ Two-intramarai volleyball -courts (located near the
resid6rcis), twosoftball fields, and two outdoor
basketball courts.'
Residence Hells
type arrangement where you enter from a common open
courtyard. These facilities have limited common social
area and could use the addition of common indoor
space. This improvement would result in the loss of
some beds which would need to replaced. Several sites
are available for replacement housing to assure that the
current level of on -campus housing is maintained.
Another potential housing location is the approximately
two -acre site recently acquired at the northeast corner
of Maple Street and Southwestern Boulevard. Apart-
ments or suite type housing could be located here for
upper class students.
Physical Plant
The existing physical plant facility is in need of
maintenance and is in a key location for campus
expansion. The existing warehouse has a major
structural problem on the west end and the roof is in
need of replacement, but can be refurbished at a
moderate cost. In response to these conditions, a new
physical plant compound is proposed at the north side
of the campus, adjacent to the existing warehouse and
shops. Ideally, the compound would include office and
workshops for plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and
electricity.
Golf Reconfigurations
Golf is a recreational resource for students, faculty and
the community. Currently, revenue generated from use
Of the nine hole course covers the cost to operate and
maintain the course.
Currently, there is a supply of housing on campus to
accommodate the approximate 850 students. The
residence hails do not have as high a level of mainte-
nance as most of the other buildings on campus. Laura
Kuykendall Hall has small rooms for doubles and the
building systems are reported to be in need of upgmd
ing. Most residence halls have minimal study, social, or •;/,,V
�i-i`
common meeting spaces.rn
..M�ody-She".and. erman
Brown Halls are 1960's buildings with an apartment-
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With the need to expand the University's outdoor
athletic facilities, some of the existing golf course Ind
is a logical resource for that expansion. Alternatives
considered include:
_ Relocation of the ,olf course to undeveloped land
east and north of the existinc course
Reconfiguration of the course within the currently
devC10ped golf course area
Constructing several new holes adjacent to the
existing course
The master plan Proposes to reconfigure several holes
of the golf course to the east.
Other Program Elements
Other facility desires identified by the University
community include:
_ AlumniJ aculty Club
Reception space with catering facilities for 250
People
_ More attractive northside entrance to the Cullen
Building
Event parking
Outdoor swimming pool
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Campus Uses Diagram
University Avenue
Campus Frowage Diagram
New buildings or additions along the
frontage should maintain the scale of
adjacent buildings, and the rhythm
hand size of the spaces between them.
CnMMS Nam
a/
New buildings should not extend in
front of the recej;ding setback lines
from University Avenue.
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` Academic Mall \
New buildings fronting the
mall should form an edge to
the central space.
Campus Form
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III. FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
To achieve a balance among the many factors influenc-
ing the development of the Facilities Master Plan,
several guiding principles were developed. The
guiding principles are reflected in the Master Plan
through the siting of buildings and parking, creation of
Zreadiiy identifiable pedestrian corridors, the realign-
ment of Southwestern Boulevard, and the introduction
of a centrally located drop-off plaza north of the
chapel. The Facilities Master Plan reinforces existing
campus uses and the zoning of different functional
uses.
The plan also builds on the relationship of the various
uses of buildings and facilities for the creation of a
variety of new spaces. The Facilities Master Plan
establishes the basic framework upon which future
development at Southwestern University will occur,
while accomplishing the physical planning goals for
Vision 2000 and setting the stage for development in
the next century.
To activate the Academic Mall and enhance it as the
central focus of campus, the crescent shaped Academic
Mall is reinforced with building edges.
The scale of buildings is maintained and the rhythm
and size of spaces between buildings are preserved.
The front lawn of the campus is preserved and
strengthened with buildings that do not extend beyond
the existing front setback line.
As growth occurs, the campus will continue to expand
beyond the historic crescent. Therefore, the Master
Plan creates a new second tier of open spaces and
building relationships that builds on the positive
elements of the existing campus structure established
t; in the 1982 master phut and directs future growth
beyond the Academic Mall within a flexible, but
orderly, campus form.
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This section describes the various components of the
Southwestern University Facilities Master Plan. It is
divided into the following six parts:
A. Land Use and Building Organization: The
location, intensity and functional relationship of uses
throughout the campus. 4 .
B. Spatial Order and Open Space Framework-:
The delineation of the system of open spaces, building
sites, plazas, vistas and other spatial elements to be
preserved and created as the organizing fabric of the
campus.
C. Vehicular Circulation, Parking, and Servicing:
The Iayout and characteristics of the vehicular circula-
tion system for the campus including arrangement and
location of parking and service access.
D. Utility Development: The impact of future
campus development on existing utility systems, and
identification of action required to accommodate future
development.
E. Landscape and Architecture Guidelines:
Guidelines established to assure that the campus is
developed as envisioned in the master plan. -
F. Land Acquisition and Use of Peripheral Lands:
Recommendations for potential land acquisition and use
of peripheral land holdings inherent to future campus
development
A,
Land Use
and
Building
Organization
Land
Vse'Pdtte'rii
The Facilities Master Plan strengthens the existing land
use pattern of the campus through thelrelocation of
Southwestern Boulevard to the northeast. Additional
outdoor athletic facilities are accommodated by athletic
field expansion to the east requiring the reconfiguration
of a portion of the nine hole golf course to undeveloped
land on the east side of Smith Branch Creek.
The program for development identifies the need for
new and expanded academic, student life, athletic, and
support facilities. The Facilities Master Plan illustrates
how these program needs can be accommodated within
the campus core while strengthening the existing _
positive campus forms and lending more order and
spatial structure to the campus. The following descrip-,
lion of land use and building organization focuses on
the major changes to the campus. A description of the
-zreconfigured golf course is also provide.
Acad eni is
Academic uses include classroom and laboratory space
as well as complementary uses such as faculty and staff
office space associated with classrooms and tabs. The
Facilities Master Plan reinforces the concentration of
academic space around the Academic Mall in order to
intensify student interaction and maximize the student's
exposure to the diversity of academic life at Southwest-
ern.
In accordance with the defined program for develop-
ment, new or expanded academic space occurs in four
places within the academic core:
The new 35,000 square foot classroom building is
proposed to be located where the existing Jim West
Gymnasium is currently located. This is a promi-
.L i'hent site on the Academic Mall or heart of the
campus, focuses academic us&on the mall, and
helps balance academic uses/on the east side of the
mall with those on the west
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_ An addition to the Alma Titomas Fine Arts Center
is proposed to be built on the southeast side of the
existing building. The rationale behind this size
addition and location is twofold:
The existing setback framework- along
University Avenue is maintained.
The important view coridor bet.veen the
existing building and A. Frank Smith, Jr.
Libarary Center is maintained.
If additional space is required, it can be accommodated
in a variety of ways including further building additions
or on a future building site.
A new studio arts facility is proposed to be located
north of the realigned Southwestern Boulevard.
The studio arts facility would include approxi-
mately 7,000 square feet and an outdoor area
totaling approximately 3,000 square feet.
While not described in detail as part of the ex-
nanded Vision 2000, a need has been expressed for
additional science labs. To meet this need,
Fondren-Jones Science Hall can be expanded
through the addition of a wing on the south face of
the building on the east side. This four-story,
6,500+ square foot addition will balance the
existing wing on the western side of the building
and further reinforce the campus frontage along
University Avenue. An addition could also be
::aec4mplished on the west end of the building.
The existing Behavioral Psychology labs located in the
Jim West Gymnasium will be relocated.
In later phases of the Facilities Master Plan, the
Religious Activities Center building might be relocated
to create an open space off of the Academic Mall
between the chapel and the new classroom building.
The chapel's symbolic setting will be enhanced by this
expanded open space setung. In addition, pedestrian
circulation and visitor orientation from the arrival plaza
would be improved.
Student Life
Student life -related uses include those on -campus
facilities where student meetings, counseling, socializ-
ing, dining, and living occur. Aside from student
residences, student life activities currently exist in three
buildings within the campus core. The Facilities
Master Plan recommends the consolidation of these
student life uses into a new Bishops Memorial Union
building that replaces the antiquated and undersized
existing Bishops Memorial Union.
The new Bishops Memorial Union establishes a
relationship to the Academic Mail similar to that
between the Mall and the new classroom building. In
addition to accommodating the existing uses in Bishops
Memorial Union. space will be provided for meeting
rooms, various administrative offices, Health Services,
and Career Services. The latter two services are
currently located in the McCook -Crain Building. In
addition, a new dining commons is proposed to be built
as part of the new Bishops Memorial Union, replacing
the University Commons, which would be demolished.
This would consolidate student life services, provide
the opportunity to create a new auto drop-offlarrival
plaza to be built between the improved Southwestern
Boulevard and Lois Perkins Chapel, and allow for a
future building site east of the new plaza.
New housing, such as townhomes for upper level
students, can be provided in the 2+ acre tract recently
acquired by the University at the northeast corner of
Maple Street and Southwestern Boulevard. A pedes-
trian corridor would link this residential area with the
Academic Mall.
In addition to any new housing, Ruter Hall, Laura
Kuykendall Hall (the oldest hall -built in 1921) and
Moody-Shcm/Herman Brown Hail require improve-
ments to bring them up to contemporary standards,
including the elimination of group showers, increased
social space and computer study rooms on each floor.
Due to its age, it may not be cost effective to remodel
Laura Kuvkendall Hall. Replacement housing sites are
available to compensate for beds lost due to demolition
and the modernization of existing student housing.
Sports and Recreation
Additional athletic facilities are needed for Southwest-
ern University to satisfy requirements for Division III
of the National Collegiatc Athletic Association
(NCAA-IIl).
New indoor athletic facilities can occur through
expansion of the Sid W. Richardson Physical Education
Center. New facilities proposed include two new
volleyball courts, three new basketball courts, a multi-
use area, new locker room facilities, and additional
office space. Also, an arcade is proposed to be built
along the southwestern facade of the Center to provide
continuity between the old and the new buildings and to
reinforce and activate the edge of the adjacent second
tier courtyard,
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New outdoor athletic facilities, including the relocation
of the Rockwell Family Baseball Feld, are sited in the
northeast section of the campus core. Proposed outdoor
recreation facilities include two new soccer fields, one
softball field, twelve lighted tennis courts, two basket-
ball courts, and an outdoor swimming pool. In addi-
tion, a site for a possible athletic field/track facility has
been provided, should the athletics program or NCAA
membership require it. The fields and courts are
proposd to be linked together with a landscaped
pedestrian corridor or Sports Promenade. A main•
pedestrian corridor links the fields with the Sid
Richardson facilities and the Academic Mall.
The Kurth -Landrum golf course must be reconfigured
to the east to accommodate the expansion of the athletic
facilities:-£hcne�,�t=me wili_regnire the construction
of five new fairways, one new tee, and two new greens.
A new cIdbhouse,(or'_a i:elocated existing clubhouse),
with access Provided off of University Avenue over-
Iooks a �roposed Lsond wAic4:wil1 provide irrigation
water for the golf course: and athletic fields,
Two volleyball courts and two basketball courts are
proposed to be provided adjacent to residence hails for
recreational play.
Support Services
Support services include facilities and places required
to adequately maintain and operate the campus. The
Master Plan identifies two support service improve-
ments:
_ Relocation of Physical Plant facilities to a com-
pound on the northern edge of the campus. The
existing warehouse should be renovated, existing
sheds removed, and new offices are proposed to be
construct..d to replace the existing opocrations
buildins.
_ nrten:ion of surface drainage and groundwater
recharge, as required, through expansion of die
existing retention area on the northern edge of the
campus.
B. Spatial Order and Open Space Framework
The facilities Master Plan advocates:
preservation of symbolic open spaces,
_ creation of second tier open spaces that build on
the symbolic open spaces and direct future growth
beyond the Academic Mall and,
response to the need for human scale and indepen-
dence from the automobile by providing strong
pedestrian connection between activity centers.
Symbolic Open Spaces
There are two symbolic open spaces that have directed
ani influenced campus development, the Academic
Mali and the Front Lawn.
The Academic Mall is the central focus of the campus.
The Facilities Master Plan reinforces the Academic
Mali as the central focus with appropriately scaled
building edges. The new classroom building and
Bishops Memorial Union help define this space and
activate the Academic Mall by providing increased
pedestrian activity between the two new buildings.
Combined with the on -going improvements that
eliminate vehicular traffic and "pedestrianize" the mall,
these improvements will make the space more active
than ever before.
The Front Lawn adjacent to University Avenue is a
symbolic open space that provides an initial impression
of the quality and character of the campus. The
Facilities Master Plan proposes the protection and
strengthening of the front lawn by introducing building
additions to Janes-Fondren Science Hall and the Alma
Thomas Fine Arts Center that are in accordance with
the receding setback lines from University Avenue.
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A.
ACADEMIC
A-1
Alma Thomas Fine Arts
A-2
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center
A-3
rondren-Jones Science Hall
A-4
Mood-Bridwell Hail
A-5
New Classroom Building
A-6
Studio Arts
B.
ADMINISTRATION
B-1
Cullen Building
B-2
Field House
B-3
President's Home
C.
STUDENT
SERVICES
C-1
New Bishops Memorial Union
and Dining Commons
C-2
McCook -Crain Building
D.
RELIGIOUS
D-1
Lois Perkins Chapel
E.
FUTURE BUILDING
E-1
Flexible Uses
E-2
Flexible Uses
F.
SUPPORT SERVICES
F-1
Boiler Plant
F-2
Physical Plant / Warehouse
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G. STUDENT HOUSING
G-1 Moody-Sheam Hall
G-2 Herman Brown Hall
G-3 Martin Ruter Hall
G-4 Ernest L. Kurth Hall
G-S Laura Kuykendall Hall
G-6 J.E. and L.E. Mabee Hall
G-7 Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity House
G-8 Kappa Sigma Fraternity House
G-9 Kappa Alpha Fraternity House
G-10 Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House
G-11 Additional Housing
H. RECREATION / ATHLETICS
H-1 Sid W. Richardson Physical Education Center
H-2 New Tennis Courts (12)
H-3 Rockwell Family Baseball Diamond (Relocated)
H-4 New Soccer Fields
H-5 New Softball Field
H-6 Future Track/ Field
H-7 Outdoor Swimming Pool
H-8 Outdoor Basketball Courts
H-9 Snyder Athletic Fields
H-10 Kurth -Landrum Golf Course
Drop-off shall provide
visual orientation and
access to the campus.
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Second Tier Open Space Diagram
A New Second Tier
The Facilities Master Plan serves as a guide for physical
design of the campus for the near -term and long-range.
As growth occurs, the campus will continue to expand
beyond the historic crescent_ Therefore, the Facilities
Master Plan creates a new second tier of open spaces
and building sites that build on the positive elements of
the existing campus structure and directs future g*rowth
beyond the Academic Mall. Three new open spaces are
identified:
Adjacent to the north end of the Academic Mall,
flanked by Lois Perkins Chapel on the east and the
new Bishops Memorial Union on the west, a new
major pedestrian corridor with the tree covered
ailees would define the western edge of this open
space north of the new Bishops Memorial Union.
The open space would extend north to Martin Ruter
Hall.
Between the new classroom building and the
expanded Sid Richardson Center a new open space
is proposed. A potential future new building,
located east of the drop-off/arrival plaza, would
form the northwest edge of this open space.
Pedestrian Corridors
The Facilities Master Plan proposes a strong system of
pedestrian corridors between activity areas. The
pedestrian corridors would link various zones of the
-� Second tier spaces
should integrate into
existing campus structure
campus together including student services, recreation
facilities, and parking lots. They would provide shaded
spatial structure for the campus. The pedestrian
corridors combined with well-defined open spaces
would become the organizing fabric of the campus.
Several major pedestrian corridors are identified in the
Master Plan:
Serving as the central component, the .Academic
:Mall is currently being convened from a vehicular
drive to a pedestrian mall.
Leading from the northwest corner of the academic
mall northwest to existing residence halls and to
the proposed additional housing site.
Leading from the northeast corner of the academic
mall northeast to the future classroom building site,
Sid `vK Richardson Center, and across Southwest-
ern Boulevard to the outdoor athletic facilities.
From the drop-off/arrival plazz to the two pedes-
trian corridors described above.
On the west side of the Academic :Mall, a north -
south corridor leading from residence halls and the
fraternities to academic buildings.
The pedestrian system would be completed with a
series of secondary corridors that connect buildings,
major corridors, and parking lots.
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Sports promenade —
physically & thematically
links the field sports
together
Pedestrian linkages provide
connection between
activity areas and parking lots.
Pedestrian Connections Diagram
Promenade and Baseball Field
ATHLETICS
Tree covered allees shall
provide shade for
pedestrians as well as
spatial structure for the
2nd tiered spaces.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
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Sports Promenade
A Proposed sports promenade Physically and themati-
cally links the athletic fields and coups. The proposed
sports promenade is a pedestrian corridor delineated by
an allee of trees. On the east side of the campus core,
the north -south promenade would connect the soccer
fields, outdoor swimming pool, baseball field, and
tennis courts. West to east connections would ;Cad
from the promenade directly to the athletic fields and
courts located further east.
C. Vehicular Circulation, Parking, and
Service
The Facilities Master Plan proposes two significant
improvements regarding vehicular circulation and
parking: --
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Loop Road Dia;ram
Southwestern Boulevard Realignment and Improvement
Southwestern Boulevard is proposed to be realigned,
bringing the Sid W. Richardson Physical Education
Center into the academic core. This consolidates the
highly utilized facilities within a pede=,an-oriented
environment, provides opportunity for the creation of a
ne%V courtyard, and eliminates many existing vehicular -
pedestrian conflicts. V
In addition, with the elimination of vehicular circulation
within the Academic Mall, an upgraded Southwestern
Boulevard would provide a new vehicular front door for
the campus. The realignment would provide a direct
vehicular link from Maple Street at the northwest
corner of the campus core to University Avenue at the
southeast comer of the campus core.
Formal rows of trees are proposed along Southwestern
Boulevard and Maple Street. A landscaped drop-off/
arrival plaza is proposed on the south side of South-
western Boulevard adjacent to Lois Perkins Chapel,
providing orientation to the campus from Southwestern
Less intensive uses
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Boulevard. This drop-off plaza would also improve
access to the center of the campus for the mobility
impaired.
Parking
Parking is proposed to be provided in anpronriate'.v
scaled lots evenly distributed throughout the campus.
Proposed parking lot locations will serve multinle
facilities and uses which increases the effective part':1'
supply and increases security in parking lots. Clear
pedestrian connections are provided between parking
lots and major activity centers.
Additional parking is proposed, increasing the total
number of campus parking spaces from 997 to 1,175.
Projected parking_demand is 1,030 spaces which would
allow 145 spaces for special event and peak demand
parking. Even more important, much of the ne%,v parking
is proposed to be located on the east side of the campus,
which is perceived to have a parking shortage. Over-
flow parking of +150 spaces for peak events is proposed
in two locations, north and east of the Sid W.
Pedestrian linkages shall
provide direct
connections
between parking lots and
the center of the campus.
MediumsizVlots
should t"it into
geomeIricrtructure
of the campus
Parking Diagram
Richardson Physical Education Center. Perpendicular
parking is proposed along die outside edge of South-
western Boulevard. No parking should be allowed
along the south side of Southwestern Boulevard so as to
ensure an open and inviting edge to the campus.
Vehicular drop-off aMis are proposed throughout the
University to ensure convenient access, access for the
mobility imp,urcd, and service to buildings and facili-
Ues.
Potential New Campus Approach
In the future there will likely be a new major approach
to the campus from the east. A major segment of the
proposed Georgetown Loop Road, called the Mokan
Roadway (SH 130), will extend from SH 195 north of
Georgetown to downtown Austin. This six lane, 30
mile freeway/parkway will be approximately one mile
east of the campus. This will likely be a more conve-
nient and faster route to the campus from both north and
south of Georgetown. When finished, traffic will exit
the Mokan Roadway at University Avenue and ap-
proach the campus from the east.
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To Residence Nall
Parking lots -are
strategically
placed
to serve
multiple uses
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CII?CUL4TION AND PARKING PL4N
PARKING AREAS (TOTAL = 1,216 SPACES)
PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN PATH
SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN PATH
D, UtiIity Development and Drainage
The Facilities Master Plan has an impact on existing
utilities and surface drainage. The academic core is
currently well -served by utilities and the University is
relocating and upgrading utilities to accommodate
improvements under construction within the core.
Major impacts that future campus development would
have on the existing utility system are identified below.
It is recommended that, subsequent to the completion of
this Facilities Master Plan, a comprehensive utility and
drainage toaster planning study be prepared. It is
important that the University carefully examine existing
utility Iocation, capacity, and condition of utilities and
drainage prior to proceeding with any development or
improvement within the campus grounds.
Existing utility and drainage that has been reviewed in
conjunction with the Facilities Master Plan include
water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and surface drain-
age, electric, gas, telephone, television, chill water
lines, abandoned steam lines, and irrigation. The
following major points are noted:
_ The University has confirmed that capacity of
existing water lines is assumed to be adequate.
The water tower, located within two blocks south
of University Avenue and a 24 inch main city line
in Maple Street serve the campus. When building
expansion occurs, capacities of water lines sewing
the buildings should be checked to assure that
water pressure and supply requirements as well as
fire demands are met.
_ The north/northeastern part of the academic core is
currently not served by sanitary sewer. The
construction of the new Physical Plant will require
tying into the existing system, either into the 14
inch line on Maple Street which is a considerable
distance (�t1,500 feet) or into the 10 inch line south
of the Sid Richardson building (_-600 feet). The
other alternative is a grinder pump to be placed at
the new Physical Plant building which is a small
system that requires maintenance. Connections to
the existing sanitary sewer system for any other
improvements requiring sanitary sewer Iocated
north of the realigned Southwestern Boulevard will
need to be made prior to related construction.
The Facilities Master Plan identifies the-nevd to
enlarge the retention pond north of Southwestern
Boulevard at Ruter Hall. An enlarged retention
pond may be required to accommodate increased
surface drainage resulting from future development
as well as groundwater recharge for the Edwards
Aquifer. A detailed study may be required as
development occurs to assure capacity of the
retention pond is adequate for future development.
The primary electrical line improvement required
in order to adhere to the Facilities Master Plan
occurs north of Southwestern Boulevard. Cur-
rently there are several overhead power lines. It is
recommended that these lines be located under-
ground and aligned with streets, property lines,
andJor other open space corridors.
An underground telephone loop system is planned
around the academic core with extensions available
to buildings located outside the Academic Mall.
The Facilities Master Plan identities a new or
relocated clubhouse facility near Smith Branch
Creek. Sanitary sewer service will be available
along University Boulevard with the new wastewa-
ter treatment plant to be located on County Road
102 and the lift station to be located on University
Avenue near where it intersects with Smith Branch
Creek. If the clubhouse facility contains restrooms
only, water may be available by extending a T' line
from the campus. Providing water for a larger
facility, such as a clubhouse with dining facilities,
may require a new larger water line to be extended
from the campus or the construction of a well.
E. Landscape and Architecture Guidelines
Landscape and Open Space Guidelines
The Facilities Master PIan identifies four types of open
spaces.
The Academic ;Mall, the central focus of campus, is
currently being renovated. The space contains some
mature trees which should be preserved in the existing
informal planting. In order to enhance the sense of
space and views across the mall, some of the trees
should be trimmed similar to the trees in the -lawn along
University Avenue. Views into the crescent from
University Avenue and from key pedestrian corridors
should be protected. The pedestrian mall should have
more formal tree planting which will help define the
pedestrian walkway.
The front lawn has traditionally provided -the initial
impression of Southwestern University as a very open
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and pastoral campus.
This
character of
the
front
lawn
should be maintained,
free
of buildings
and
with
lawn
and informal tree piamings. The existing receding
building setbacks should be maintained and reinforced
as existing buildings expand.
Second tier open spaces should be extensions. of the
Academic Mall, with informal tree plantings and fonnzd
tree -lined edges. Within the second tier ofr_ln spaces,
direct pedestrian connections should be provided
between buildings and other activity centers.
Aside from the primary and second tier open spaces,
there are several tertiary open spaces located throughout
the campus. These spaces should also contain informal
tree plantings with more formal edges and clearly
identified pedestrian connections to activity centers and
other open spaces.
Pedestrian corridors are a key element in the spatial
organization and framework of the campus. Pedestrian
corridors should be planted with rows of trees providing
clear definition of the route and edge definition of open
spaces. Walkways should be a minimum of 48 inches
wide and constructed of concrete similar to existing
walkways.
There are three different levels of streetscape to be
addressed:
The proposed realigned Soutlnvestern Boulevard
will become a vehicular front door to the campus
and, therefore, must portray a positive and inviting
image. The entire length, from Maple Street to
University Avenue, should be tree lined. Special
planting should occur at Maple and University that
signifies the entrance into the campus. Parking on
Southwestern Boulevard should be limited to the
northern edge. No parking should be allowed along
the south side so as to ensure an open and inviting
edge to the core of the campus. The drop-off/
a rival plaza should contain similar tree plantings
around the perimeter and a landscaped center.
Maple Street will become a more important
approach into campus with the improvements to
Southwestern Boulevard. To ensure a quality
image is provided, Maple Street should be tree -
lined between University Avenue and Southwestern
Boulevard.
_ -- Internal Drives leading to parking lots and facilities
should contain planting patterns similar to the rows
of trees along the streets.
Parking lots should be visually screened from view by
perimeter tree and shrub planting. There should be a
maximum of 10 parking spaces between landscaped
islands. Landscaped islands should be planted with at
least one tree.
Detailed design standards for signs should be prepared
for the University. The quality and character of signage
at Southwestern University should be upgraded and the
design coordinated to establish a recognizable graphic
image for the University. These include signs identify.
ing camnus entries; directional signage for vehicles,
pedestrians, and strategically located campus maps; and
facility identification.
A detailed lighting plan describing illumination layout
and fixture selection should be prepared. Identification
signs should be sufficiently lit so as to be readable at
night.
Architectural guidelines
Building form and massing should be consistent with
existing buildings. New buildings and additions should
be consistent with existing building setbacks and
reinforce edges of significant spaces. Landmarks and
significant views should be protected.
Building heights should be consistent with existing
campus buildings, that is, two -to -four stories depending
upon adjacent open space and building relationships.
The height of new buildings should not disrupt views of
landmarks, such as the chapel,
FenesrrationlBuilding Materials should be consistent
with existing buildings including the use of indigenous
Texas limestone.
F. Land Acquisition and Use of Peripheral
Holdings
Acquisirion Parcel
The University recently acquired a 2 acre parcel of land
at the northeast corner of Maple Street and Southwest-
ern Boulevard. Additional acquisitions are not required
to implement the Facilities Master PIan, however,
Southwestern University should maintain awareness of
adjacent potential land acquisitions in order to control
the edges of the campus and for reasonably priced
expansion space.
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Undeveloped/Agricultural Land
Other than the golf course expansion to the east,
Southwestern University should not have a need at this
time to develop any undeveloped land for campus uses.
Assuming the undeveloped land is not a financial
burden, the University should continue leasing a major
portion of the land for agricultural uses in the short
term.
In the longer term, there may be opportunities to
develop some of this undeveloped land for more
intensive uses such as residential or commercial
development_ Portions of the golf course, north of
Smith Branch Creek, can provide a setting for higher
value residential development. When the Mohan
Highway is constructed near the northern edge of this
property, there may be an opportunity for office,
research, or light industrial type development of a
portion of of the property.
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III. E14PLEMENTATION
A key strategy for the implementation of the Facilities
Master Plan is the use of buildings and associated site
improvements, as mechanisms to achieve a new
framework and structure on the campus. The infra-
structure needed to achieve the master plan has been
identified as Phase 1, and other needs have been
identified for future phases based on the perceived
overall need for facilities.
Elements of the phasing and budget plan may change as
the result of fund-raising success, market forces, and
evolving University program decisions. Each item
included in the Facilities Master Plan is consistent with
the physical needs required to achieve the expanded
Vision 2000 plan. The changing environment in higher
education today suggests that it is prudent to annually
review and revise the priority of improvements.
Budget figures, based on a quality program necessary to
meet the University goals, have been developed.
Included in these costs is a 35co contingency (10% fees
and soft costs, 15% design contingency, 10% construc-
tion contingency). In addition, time weighted estimates
of 5% per year compounded monthly were applied to
the Sasaki cost estimates to adjust for anticipated
inflation.
A. Phasing
Phase I
Phase I improvements are scheduled to start in January
1992 with construction completed in September 1994.
Primary improvements proposed to be made in Phase 1
are the realignment of Southwestern Boulevard and the
initial expansion of Sid Richardson Physical Education
Center to accommodate the demolition of the Jim West
Gymnasium space. New building construction
occuring in Phase I is the new Studio Arts Building and
the new Physical Plant facility. Other improvements
include psychology lab relocation; baseball field, tennis
court, and initial golf relocations; construction of the
Kuykendall parking lot; and construction of the
retention pond. Total Phase I cost estimate including
contingency cost is S5.9 million.
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Phase II
Phase II is scheduled from November 1992 to August
1995 which overlaps with Phase I improvements. The
primary improvements proposed in Phase II are
construction of the new classroom building, construc-
tion of a new residence hall to replace Laura
Kuykendall Hall, and major renovation of other
residence halls. In addition, the second phase of the
Kuykendall parking lot and the Ruter Hall parking lot
would be built. The cost estimate of Phase II, with
contingency costs, totals 517.1 million including 57.86
million for the classroom building and 54.0 million for
the new residence hall.
Phase III
The proposed schedule for Phase III is from November
1993 to May 1997. Three improvements are proposed
to occur, the building of the new Bishops Memorial
Union including the new dining commons, which
requires the demolition of the existing Bishops Memo-
rial Union and University Commons, Alma Thomas
Fine Arts Center expansion, and the construction of the
drop-off/arrival area. Estimated costs, including
contingency, are 526.2 million.
The phasing plan for the Union and dining facilities
proposes the construction of the new dining facility first
allowing the Student Union functions to be moved into
the existiii'g-ris liiMiling on a temporary basis.
This allows the,existing Bishops Memorial Union to be
demolished and the new Bishops Memorial Union to be
built on the site.
Phase IV
Phase IV concentrates on indoor and outdoor athletic
facility improvements from August 1996 to October
1998. The second part of the Sid Richardson Physical
Education Center expansion would be constructed.
Proposed athletic field/court improvements include
construction of soccer fields, softball diamond, outdoor
basketball and volleyball courts, the pedestrian sports
promenade, golf club, and associated parking lots. Cost
estimates, including contingency costs, total 516.9
million for Phase IV including 512.4 million for the Sid
Richardson expansion and 54.5 for other athletic
facility improvements.
Phase V
The final phase for campus improvements is scheduled
from August 1997 to May 1999. Phase V improve-
ments, not necessarily detailed as pan of the Vision
7,1W Plan, include the Fondren-Jones Science Hall
addition, rebuilding the golf course, outdoor swimming
pool, reception area and Maple Street landscaping.
Phase V cost estimates total S4.0 million which
includes contingency costs and the least expensive
improvements to the golf course.
B. Cost Estimate Summary
Phase I
55.9
Million
Phase
II
517.1
Million
Phase
III
526.2
Million
Phase
IV
516.9
Million
Phase
V
S4.0 Million
Grand Total 570.3 Million
T'ne Grand Total includes a 35qo contingency, and least
expensive golf course improvements (5783,338) in
Phase V.
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