Read Skywalk Construction Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2009 (PDF)

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CONSTRUCTION - Meeting Minutes
prepared by Sa' Nyu Wa (SNW) . Grand Canyon Resort Corporalion (GCRC)
Next Regular Meeling planned for Wednesday 4/08/09 ~ 12:00 p.m. (noon. NV time, location tbd)
Hualapai Tribe
GCRC-SNW
GCSD
Executive Construction Mgt
Mark Ross Johnson Architect
AECOM, P&D Consultants
Weller Architect
JEL & Associates
1. AGENDA REVIEW
The Agenda was reviewed and adopted.
Everett Manakaja, Jr.
Rory Majenty
Derrick Watchman
Barr W. Welch
Robert Mudd
Jaci Dugan
Waylon Hongs
LolaWood
Cameron Daines
David Jin
Ted Quasula
Manuel Mojica
Carlos Hernandez
Scott Klempke
Mark R. Johnson
Martin Ostroki
Mike Coppedge
Tom Coppedge
Edward Losinski
Hualapai TERQ Direcor
GCRC-SNW, Chairman of the Board
GCRG-SNW, V1æ Chairman of Board
GCRC-SNW, Board Member
GCRC-NW. CEO
GCRG-NW, Corporate Treasurer
Chief Operating Ofcer
Contracts Manager
PM Architecture & Planning
Developer, Owner GCSD
GCSD Representative, WCA CEO
ECM Project Management, Owner
ECM Project Management, Owner
ECM Project Management, OWner
MRJA, Owner
Construction Inspector
Vice President, Owner
Project Architect, Master Planning
Civil En ineer, Owner
2. INTRODUCTION
A brief introduction was offered by Robert Mudd regarding the Skywalk project and the need to
adequately fund improvements, once they are fully designed.
3. REVIEW OF MINUTES
The minutes for the 1/14/09 Skywalk meeting were approved by consensus.
4. EAGLE POINT MASTER PLAN
A. Design Development. The topographical survey at Eagle Point (EP) was finalized on
2/09/09 and forwarded to WeJier Architects to begin design development of the EP Master Plan.
Between 2/09/09 and 3/04/09 (18 working days), Weller Architects and JEL & Associates
substantially developed the scheme for the site plan that was approved by the Hualapai Tribal
Council on 11/24/08. Design development to date includes:
. Bus Staging. Development of bus staging zone around Eastlest axis, Spring Fall
Equinox Sunset.
. EP Outlook Plaza, Identification of outlook piaza at intersection of Eastlest axis and
Summer Solstice Sunset axis, similar to orientation evident at Chaco Canyon.
. Access Road. Deveiopment of the primary vehicular access road in the form of a circle
encompassing the Indian Vilage, Amphitheater, Skywalk and future GCRC Retail
Cluster. Access road to allow two-way traffc to support fire suppression ingress/egress,
as weJi as special event and administrative functions.
. Pedestrian Circulation. identification of existing Ramada as potential informational kiosk
for visitor orientation. Deveiopment of pathways connecting amenities.
. Vendors. Placement of vendors on primary access leading to Skywalk.
. Indian Vilage. Integration of pathway with retail cluster to promote retail activity before
bus pick up and departure.
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Amphitheater, Idenlification of facilty that wil provide enclosed space for Native
dancers and performers, to keep warm in colder temperatures.
. Retail Cluster. Future development to potentially be expanded to adapt to descending
terrain, achieving a multi-storied building without exceeding height standards.
. EP North Rim Outlook Trail, Development of a trail to the northwest of the Skyalk to
maximize outlook vistas available to the public.
. Special Events Plaza. Identification of open-spaced plaza south of Skywalk.
. Site Remediation, Consideration of strategies aimed at remediating severely impacted
site between the Amphitheater and the Skywalk facilty. Landscape architecture may
apply elevation lift, rock work, and indigenous vegetation.
. Cul-de-sac, Establishment of 50' radius, compliant with residential zoning standards.
Support fire suppression activities and special event staging.
. Parking. Parking alternative utilizing descending terrain near north rim, without creating
cross-irculalion points of conflict for pedestrians and vehicles. Alternatives to be
considered.
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R. Ma en C. Daines
WAiJEL, C. Daines
WAiJEL C. Daines
C, Daines
B. Utilty Development.
Isue: Actn Item:
Tribal Elders -Input Oblain input frm Hualapai Tribal Elders rearding the EP Site Plan.
Parking Altrnaties Develop altrnatie parkng stteie for EP that preserv Nort Rim vista.
EP Mastr Plan Schedule Revise Gantt Chart projectng completin of EP Master Plan proc,
Stimulus Funding Examine Stimulus funding that may support constrcton oo of EP Master
Plan.
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.:. Power.
. Cummins Assessment of Propane Generators. A letter from Rocky Mountain
Cummins Power Generalion Division was reviewed by the committee. Cummins had
inspected the propane gensets and made recommendations to GCRC on 214/09
regarding the need for a major overhaul of both units. The cost of a new diesel generator
(300KVA sized engine) is approximately $61,000. The cost to overhaul each propane
generator is $50,000. The committee agreed that a new purchase would be more
prudent than attempting to refurbish 15-year old gensets, and that the trade-in value of
the generators should be explored.
. Permanent Utilty Yard Location, Weller Architects and JEL & Associates reviewed the
design development of a utility yard and recommended placing two diesel engine
generators southwest of the Skywalk building approximately 1,000 feet near the area of
the proposed sewage treatment plant. This would locate generators away from the
Skywalk building and public gathering areas. This would also require larger conductors
between the generator and the buildings. The conductors would be installed in
underground conduits, however, In the future when grid power is extended to the site, the
connection point would be in the area of the generators with no disruption of Skywalk or
plaza area activities. Diesel fuel tanks would be located near the engine generators, an
additional reason to keep them remote from the Skyalk area and public gathering areas.
The use of sound attenuation enclosures was discussed to minimize noise impact
throughout EP site. Effective fuel containment systems wil be incorporated in NE
designs to provide protection against fuel spillage at site.
. Considerations of Short-term Utilty Yard Location. During the 1-14-09 Skywalk
meeting, an alternative for short-term power was discussed. A diesel generator might be
rented that could hook directly to the Skywalk building so that the elevator, fire alarm, and
MEP could be tested as soon as possible, unlil such time that gensets and fuel tanks are
configured within the utility yard near the Advantex site. This alternative is functional but
is not eco-sensitlve given the possibilty of a fuel spil in close proximity to the Grand
Canyon rim (in this case within 30'), impacts to the north rim ledge to support the
configuration of gensets and fuel tanks, noise impact to existing operations, and visibilty
of the ulility yard from the Skywalk building. It Is recommended that the permanent
solution be implemented as soon as possible involving the location of the utilty yard
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from the facilty, with conduits, conductors, sound abatement measures, and
transformers designed in a manner to power the building and site.
. Permanent Power Provider. JEL & Associates addressed the concept of extending
power along Buck and Doe Road (a strategy that had been discussed at a 2/20/09
Hualapai Tribal Council meeting). The closest sub-station operated by Mohave Electric is
50-miles outside of GCW, constituting an "out-of-service" area. UniSouræ, the power
provider in the immediate vicinity of Meadview and Dolan Springs, has been engaged in
a power distribution feasibilty analysis to connect GCW to the grid. The committee
discussed the possibility of the Hualapai establishing its own tribal utility authority (TUA).
A feasibilty analysis was completed 9/25/07 by the Hualapai Planning and Economic
Development Department regarding the establishment of a TUA.
.:. Water
. 10" Water Line Plans & Profiles. Engineered plans and profies of the 10" water line
and delivery system connecting Eagle Point to the Airport were discussed. AlE is
approximately 75% complete. Weller Architects and JEL & Associates wii develop
constrction documents for TERC review before releasing project for bid. Fire hydrants
within Site Plan have been identified.
. Fire Pump House - Contractor's Submittals and P&D Review 11-30-07. A fire pump
house (FPH) with a diesel powered engine has been purchased and is sitting on site.
The FPH dimensions are 10'8" x 16'8" x 9'0" (approx). It contains a Fire Department
Connection (FDC) and its own diesel fuel storage lank within the FPH. On 11-30-07,
P&D reviewed the Contractor's submitti for the FPH, and made a recommendation to
the Hualapai Tribe for its approval. Included in the submittals were Fire Protection Shop
Drawings, Specifications & Calculalions. The FPH was designed to be within 300'
(approx) from Fire Protection point of connection (POC, I.e. 5' outside of building). Water
storage tanks and piping constituted an integral part of the fire suppression pian as
submitted by the Contractor; however, water tanks have not been ordered, based on the
Owner's instructions as of 11/05/08 to allow for an Eagle Point master planning initiative
to be conducted.
. Suspension of FPH and Water Tank Installation to Allow Utilty Master Planning.
On 9/24/08, GCRC authorized a $275,386 contract with Weller Architects and JEL &
Associates to conduct master planning of Eagle Point. Comprehensive utilty planning
was identified as a critical deliverable. The schematic layout of Eagle Point was adopted
by the Hualapai Council on 11/24/09, and a task force involving GCRC, the Hualapai
Tribe and GCSD representatives met on 12/08/08 to review water delivery options. it
was mutually agreed upon by the meeting participants that the design and construction of
a 10" water line extending from the GCW Airport to Eagle Point provided (a) the most
effective solution for fire delivery purposes, (b) the greatest cost benefi, and (c) a
solulion that would eliminate the incongruent aesthetics of large water tanks and a FPH
being placed near the Skywalk facility.
. AlE Development of 10" Water Line. On 1/07/09, GCRC authorized a $17,870 contract
for topographicai surveying of Eagle Point, and on 2/04/09, GCRC authoried a $149,632
contract to develop the plans and profiles of the 10" line. Weller Architects and JEL &
Associates will update the Skywalk committee on 4/08/09 regarding the water line and
fire suppression planning.
.:. Wastewater
. Grade Analysis. The committee reviewed the grade between the proposed Advantex
wastewater system and the point of discharge north of Skywalk facility. An 11' cut would
be necessary to provide gravity fiow from point to point, compared to a sewer foræ main
system requiring a 4' cut. Using a carbide-tipped trencher capable of grinding and
refillng the cut without lateral impact to the surrounding landscape, a 42" ditch would
support the installation of a force main system. The cost difference between an 11' ditch
versus a 4' ditch is significant.
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ITiTelecommunicatlons.
. The short-term solution for IT/telecom capacity at EP involves establishing microwave
connectivity at GCW and mounting a microwave dish on the Skywalk Roof Deck. Two
proposals are being considered by GCRC's Board of Directors for microwave services.
.:. Other
. Utilty Corridor. Master planning wil include the development of a 30' utilty corridor
within the EP Master Plan to support Skywalk functions. Conduit wil be buried for future
hard-line power and fiber optic extensions to the building
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Fo/lowUD: Issue: Acton Item:
C. Daines Propane Generators Contact Cummins to asses trde In value of propane gensts.
WAiJEL EP Utiit Yard Examine how descendIng terrin may effctely be used to hide the gensets
and minimize the impact to the bus stging are, a prominent pubnc gatherng
are.
WAiJEL C. Daines Power Olsbuton Follow up wi UnlSourc regarding sttus of cot feasibilit analysis.
C. Daines Hualapai Tribal Utiit Copy docment prepare by the Hualapai Planning and Ecnomic
Auto'rlt Develooment Departent and forward to D. Watchman for review of reoort
WAiJEL, C, Daines Hualapai Fire Marshal Dis fire pump house wit diesl power engine, and aHematie us of
elecc coered ennine to be Instlled on the Ground Flr.
GCRCISNW Telecom Proposals Board review of propols frm Frontier Communications and HualapaI
5. PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Towers for telecom svstem Insllatin,
A, Skyalk Faclltv - Base ShelL. Executive Construction Mgt summarized activities associated
with the construction of the Skywalk's exterior Base Sheil through 1-31-09. The following
schedule summarizes Shell-only items pending completion. Completed schedules are not listed;
and, RFI changes (existing and future), Owner/Developer Changes (if any), are NOT represented
within the schedule below:
Schedule DescrlDtfon of Work DendiiiCorietion % Como/ete
2000 SlIe Constrction Civil concrete (ADA site walks onlv to tie into existino Sidewaik) 18.58%
5000 Metal. Revised spiral interior stair/spiral stair lnfill 35.00%
Cabie railinos 35.00%
Cabie raiinq added railinq for NE balconv to roftonat stair 34.90%
Cable rallnq Dinino Room roof 35.00%
7000 ThennaUMolsture Insulation (walls and roo 65.74%
Protecton Roofino and decks (fnish) 37.96%
8000 Doors & WIndows Storefront 94.87%
9000 Finishes SecondarY framlno (sleel studs) 98.0%
Paint - Exerior 65.30%
14000 EJevator Elevalor 83.00%
1500 Mechanical Fire proection 59.43%
HVAC shell (no Til 89.75%
16000 Electcal Buildinq shell-Iivewlre (no TI, no site work 94.95%
. Exterior Stone, The extemal insulation finish system (EIFS) and stack stone are 99%
complete (HC Ramp in the way); however, the application of exterior faux stone was
discussed per the revised architectural rendition of the Skywalk by Dozal Ilustrations. It
was recommended to GCSD during the meeting that several representative panels of
faux stone be constructed, transported to GCW and ailowed to weather over time so that
GCW management may examine which manufactured panel best suits the exterior of the
Skywalk.
. Weather Delays. The total working days lost to date amount to 38. Delays include (a)
temperature at 35 degrees or below, (b) rain and/or materials wet, (c) fallng snow and/or
standing snow, and (d) wind (excessive for specialized construction).
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Other Delays:
a. Utilities
i. Suitable utilities to the buildings POCo (i.e. water, electric, sewer, etc.) ECM
planned to connect to these functional utilities POC's, 12-05-08.
ii. HC Ramp Relocation/RemovaL.
iii. Owner & Developer modifications.
B, Skyalk Facilty - Tenant Improvements lTs),
. TI Ground Level Entry, M. Johnson brought Ground Floor ADA floor plans to the
meeting and display boards with proposed interior finishes. A copy of P&D's comment
letter addressing Ground Level Entry recommended revisions was distrbuted to the
Committee. Comments included:
Item Sheet Detail No. Ex"lanatJon
1 A-3 Figure 404.2.3.1, (b) 01 the A 12 inch clearance is required on the push side of the door
1998ANSIA117.1 serving the women's retrom, as preented it appears it may not
comolv.
2 CVR and A.2 Code analysis and Exitin9 Per Table 1003.2.2.2 Foyer area 11 shall have an ocpant load
analysis detennined by using the floor area in square feet per occupant at 5
net for a stndinn s"ace. Revise the ocnant load.
3 A-3 Secion 1003.2.2.5 Posl an occupant load sion In Fover area 11.
4 A.3 1 A 1 hour ocupancy separaüon is proposed and shown or a Fire
Barrer per section 706. Per section 1002 Ihis is a Horizontal
Ext(s) Opening shall comply with Table 714.2 which will afect
door and frme type 3, also review of the shell building pians
existino door #023.
5 General Duels and Transfer Please review secion 715 for the reuirements of Ducts and
comment Oneninos Transfer Ooeninns and comnlv.
6 General Interior elevations Provide inlerior elevations for Foyer area 11 that show the ceilng
comment height in confonnance with section 1003.2.4 and typical interior
finishes in accrdance with chaoter 8.
Mechanical Plan Review
1 - i M-l and M.2 I General comment i Fire/smoke damner are renuired at the rated seoarations.
. Project Budget. The committee discussed the need for GCSD to disclose its
construction budget. R. Majenty instructed C. Daines to add this item to the list of project
deliverables.
. Construction Work-5ite Liabilties. The committee reviewed the problem of visitors
entering the Skywalk construction site without wearing hard hats. A solution was
discussed that would include a waiver of liabilty on the Skywalk entry ticket.
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FoJlowUo: Issue: Acton Item:
GCSD Faux Rock Panels Cordinate constctn of faux ro reprentatie panels.
C. Daines Hualapai Fire Marshal Meet wit Fire Marshal to disss conditonal approal of fire delivery sytem.
Fire Marshal's offce to isue a letter specing condttnal approal of the fire
delivery sysm, wit the explici undersnding that a remmendaton for the
Isuanc of a Cartcate of Occpancy wlt be witheld until as-buiIts are
drawn and forwarded to Fire Marshal's offæ for revIew, a site Inspeon wltl
be conducted and a punchllst genera outIning modifcations to the fire
delivery system. and all punehiist itms to be complete to Fire Marshal's
satisfactn.
GCSD, ECM, C. Datnes Gant Charts RevIse Gantt chart for Tis bas on conditonal approval of fire delivery
sYSm.
GCRCISNW, GCSD Liabilit Fonn examIne use of waiver of Habitit included In the Skyalk entr tickt as a
means of addresJnq constrcton zone hard hat Isue.
GCSD Skywlk. Project Budget GCSD to ~ent constrct cosls for (al Phase 1- Glass Bndge
Constrelon. GCSD to d~oos conston budget for (b) Phas II. Base
Shelt oonslrcton, and (el Phase II - Tenant Improvements for Main Flor
and Ground Floor ADA ac.
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A. Construction Inspection.
. Code Compliance. P&D Consultants stated that the building has been built to code.
Applicable codes include International Building Code (IBC) 2000, Uniform Plumbing Code
(UPC) 2000, Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) 2000, and National Electric Code (NEC)
2002.
7. CHECKLIST
A, Prolect Deliverables, GCSD is responsible for the following construction-related dellverables:
aJ ALTAlACSM Survey
. (Article 2.2(b)(i) of the Development and Management Agreement). ALTA stands for American
Land ntle Association. ACSM stands for Amercian Congress on Surveying and Mapping. An
ALTNACSM survey shows improvements, easements, nghts-of-way, and other elements impacting
the commercial use of land. Standards for an ALTNACSM Survey may be found at:
http://w.acsm.neValta.html)
b) Utilty Plan
. A utilty plan depicting utility mains and proposed service lines to the Site, showing lines types and
sizes.
c) Grading and Drainage Plan
. A grading and drainage plan for the Site, as it will be developed, depicting both existing and
proposed contours, slopes, drainage patterns and drainage structures, if any, such pian to be
designed to mitigate any impact that may result if the Site is located in a flood zone.
d) Landscape Plan
. A landscape plan for the Site, as it will be developed, as proposed by Manager or otherwise
required by the applicable governmental agencies, indicating at least type and size of plant
materials.
e) Lighting and Signage Details
. lighting and signage details, with dimensions and materials of sign areas proposed.
f) Liabilty Insurance
. Pursuant to Article 7 of the Skywalk Agreement: Commercial general liabilty and business
automobile liabilty insurance in amounts satisfactoiy to SNW, but in any event not less than a
combined single limit of $10,000,000 for each occurrence.
8. MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
. Apnl 2009 - Regular Meeting planned for Wednesday 4/08/09 ~ 12:00 p.m. (noon. NY time, location tbd)
GCRC ArchItecture & PlannIng Contact InformatIon:
Mailng Address: Cameron Daines, 2470 St. Rosa Parkay. Sts. 312; Hendersn, NV 89074
Ewma;¡: cameron_daines(grandcanyonresortcom . GCRC Cell Phone: (602) 618-9826
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DatefTime of Meeting:
Meeting Location:
Attendees:
1. Agenda Review
2, Minutes Review
AGENDA
SKYALK DEVELOPMENT
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4/08I09 (Wednesday) \Q 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Las Vegas time)
Sneli & Wilmer Las Vegas Offce
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1100
(702) 784-5200 (Location near P&D Las Vegas offce)
Huaiapai Tribe, GCRC/SNW, P&D Consultants, Weller Architects
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development LLC, MRJ Architect,
Executive Construction Management, JEL & Associates
.:. Review of 3/04/09 meeting minutes
3. Eagle Point Master Plan .:. Weller Architects, JEL & Associates
4. Project Improvements
5. Inspection Update
6. Other Items
7. Next Meeting
8. Adjourn
. EP Master Pian - Design Development Update
Utilties & Infrastructure
* Power - Diesel/Propane Generators
* Water - Update re: AlE 10' line
* Wastewater - Review of WW force main system
* ITfTelecomrnunications
Design Development Phase. Schedule Review
.:. Base Shell - GCSD, MRJA, ECM
Schedule of Values, Construction Update
DelayslModifications to Base Shell
Completion of Base Shell - Schedule Review
. Note: Construction Completion Schedule subject to change
pending resolution of shoriong tenn utilities as well as
unforeseen weather defays
.:. Tenant Improvements (Tis) - GCSD, MRJA, ECM
. ADA Ground Floor, Main Floor - Status Update
DelaysIodifications to Tis
Compietion of Tenant Improvements - Review Schedule
Note: Construction Completion Schedule subject to changa
pending resolution of shoriong tenn uiiitias as well as
unforeseen weather delays
.:. Construction Inspection - P&D Consultants
. Summary of inspections conducted, Code Compliance update
. Review of upcoming inspections
.:. To be determined
.:. 2009 Schedule. (tbd)
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Subject: Skywaik Meeting Minutes 3-04-09
Attachments: EP Master Plan 3-04-09.pdf; Skywalk Meeting Minutes 3-04-09 draft. doc
Skywalk Construction Meeting Participants:
Please find attached draft minutes for the 3-04-09 Skywalk construction meeting held in Las Vegas. Follow up
action items are included in the minutes. i have also attached to this e-mail correspondence the most current
Eagle Point Master Plan from Weller Architects and JEL & Associates Alternatives for parking are being
explored.
Please review the minutes and send corrections/comments to me at cameron_daines(fgrandcanyonresort.com
you for your continued participation in this unique project.
Cameron Daines
Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC)
Projecl Manager, Architecture & Planning
2470 St. Rose Parkway, Ste. 312, Henderson, NV 89074
E-mail.cameron_daines(fgrandcanyonresort.com
Cell Ph 602618.9826
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CONSTRUCTION - Meeting Minutes
prepared by Sa' Nyu Wa (SNW) . Grand Canyon Resort Corporalion (GCRC)
Meeting Purpose: Skywalk Construction - Regular meeting DRAFT
Date: 3-04-09 Start: 12:00 .m. Location: The Platinum Hotel in Las
End: 3:00 .m. Vegas, NV
Next Regular Meeting planned for Wednesday 4/08/09 ~ 12:00 p.m. (noon. NY lime, location tbd)
Hualapai Tribe
GCRC-SNW
GCSD
Executive Construction Mgt.
Mark Ross Johnson Architect
AECOM, P&D Consultants
Weller Architect
JEL & Associates
AGENDA REVIEW
The Agenda was reviewed and adopted.
Everett Manakaja, Jr.
Rory Majenty
Derrick Watchman
Barr W. Welch
Robert Mudd
Jaci Dugan
Waylon Hongs
Lola Wood
Cameron Daines
David Jín
Ted Quasula
Manuel Mojica
Carlos Hernandez
Scott Klempke
Mark R. Johnson
Martin Ostrowski
Mike Coppedge
Tom Coppedge
Edward Losinski
Hualapai TERO Director
GCRC-SNW, Chairman of the Board
GCRC-SNW, Vlce Chairman of Board
GCRC-SNW. Board Member
GCRC-SNW, CEO
GCRC-SNW, Corporate Treasurer
Chief Operating Offcer
Contracts Manager
PM Architecture & Planning
Developer, Owner GCSD
GCSD Representative, WCA CEO
ECM Project Management, Ower
ECM Project Management, Owner
ECM Project Management, Owner
MRJA, ower
Construction Inspector
VIce President, Owner
Project Architect, Master Planning
Civil En ¡neer, Owner
2. INTRODUCTION
A brief Introduction was offered by Robert Mudd regarding the Skywalk project and the need to
adequately fund improvements, once they are fully designed.
3, REVIEW OF MINUTES
The minutes for the 1/14/09 Skywalk meeting were approved by consensus.
4. EAGLE POINT MASTER PLAN
A, Design Development. The topographical survey at Eagle Point (EP) was finalized on
2/09/09 and forwarded to Weller Architects to begin design development of the EP Master Plan.
Between 2/09/09 and 3/04/09 (18 working days), Weller Architects and JEL & Associates
substantially developed the scheme for the site plan that was approved by the Hualapai Tribal
Council on 11/24/08. Design development to date includes:
. Bus Staging. Development of bus staging zone around EasVWest axis, Spring Fall
Equinox Sunset.
. EP Outlook Plaza. Identification of outlook plaza at intersection of EasVWest axis and
Summer Solstice Sunset axis, similar to orientation evident at Chaco Canyon.
. Access Road. Development of the primary vehicular access road in the form of a circle
encompassing the Indian Vilage, Amphitheater, Skywalk and future GCRC Retail
Cluster. Access road to allow two-way traffc to support fire suppression ingress/egress,
as well as special event and administrative functions.
. Pedestrian Circulation. Identification of exlsling Ramada as potential informational kiosk
for visitor orientation. Development of pathways connecting amenities.
. Vendors, Placement of vendors on primary access leading to Skywalk.
. Indian Vilage. Integration of pathway with retail cluster to promote retail ac~vity before
bus pick up and departure.
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Amphitheater, Identification of facilty that will provide enclosed space for Nalive
dancers and performers, to keep warm in colder temperatures.
. Retail Cluster. Future development to potentially be expanded to adapt to descending
terrin, achieving a multi-storied building without exceeding height standards.
. EP North Rim Outlook Trail. Development of a trail to the northwest of the Skywalk to
maximize outlook vistas availabie to the public.
. Special Events Plaza. Identification of open-spaced plaza south of Skywalk.
. Site Remediation, Consideration of strategies aimed at remediating severely impacted
site between the Amphitheater and the Skywalk facilty. Landscape architecture may
apply elevation lift, rock work, and indigenous vegetation.
. Cul-de-sac, Establishment of 50' radius, compliant with residential zoning standards.
Supports fire suppression activities and special event staging.
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. Parking. Parking alternative utilizing descending terrain near nort rim, without creating
cross-circulation points of confict for pedestrians and vehicles. Alternatives to be
considered.
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R. Mal.ntv. C, Daines Tribal Elders. Input Obtain input frm Hualapai Tribal Elders regarding the EP Sit Plan.
WAIJEL C. Daln.s ParkIng Alternaties Develop altrnatie parkng strteies for EP that prerve Nort Rim vita.
WAIJEL, C, Daines EP Master Plan Schedule Revise Gantt Chart projectng completion of EP Master Plan pro.
C, Daines Stimulus Funding Exmine Stimulus funding that may support constrcton cots of EP Master
Plan.
ß, Utilty Development.
.:. Power.
. Cummins Assessment of Propane Generators. A letter from Rocky Mountain
Cummins Power Generation Division was reviewed by the committee. Cummins had
Inspected the propane gensets and made recommendations to GCRC on 2/4/09
regarding the need for a major overhaul of both units. The cost of a new diesel generator
(300KVA sized engine) is approximately $61,000. The cost to overhaul each propane
generator is $50,000. The committee agreed that a new purchase would be more
prudent than attempting to refurbish 15-year old gensets, and that the trade-in value of
the generators should be explored.
. Permanent Utilty Yard Location, Weller Architects and JEL & Associates reviewed the
design development of a utility yard and recommended placing two diesel engine
generators southwest of the Skywalk building approximately 1,000 feet near the area of
the proposed sewage treatment plant This would locate generators away from the
Skywalk building and public gathering areas. This would also require larger conductors
between the generator and the buildings. The conductors would be installed in
underground conduits, however, in the future when grid power is extended to the site, the
connection point would be in the area of the generators with no disruption of Skywalk or
plaza area activities. Diesel fuel tanks would be located near the engine generators, an
addiUonal reason to keep them remote from the Skywalk area and public gathering areas.
The use of sound attenuation enclosures was discussed to minimize noise impact
throughout EP site. Effective fuel containment systems wil be incorporated in AlE
designs to provide protection against fuel spilage at site.
. Considerations of Short-term Utilty Yard Location, During the 1-14-09 Skywalk
meeting, an alternative for short-term power was discussed. A diesel generator might be
rented that could hook directly to the Skywalk building so that the elevator, fire alarm, and
MEP could be tested as soon as possible, until such time that gensets and fuel tanks are
configured within the utility yard near the Advantex site. This alternative is functional but
is not eco-sensitive given the possibilty of a fuel spil in close proximity to the Grand
Canyon rim (in this case within 30'), impacts to the north rim ledge to support the
configuration of gensets and fuel tanks, noise impact to existing operations, and visibilty
of the utility yard from the Skywalk building. It is recommended that the permanent
solution be implemented as soon as possible involving the location of the utilty yard
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from the facilty, with conduits, conductors, sound abatement measures, and
transformers designed in a manner to power the building and site.
. Permanent Power Provider. JEL & Associates addressed the concept of extending
power along Buck and Doe Road (a strategy that had been discussed at a 2/20109
Huaiapai Tribal Council meeting). The closest sub-station operated by Mohave Eiectric is
50-miles outside of GCW, constituting an "out-of-service" area. UniSource, the power
provider in the immediate vicinity of Meadview and Dolan Springs, has been engaged in
a power distribution feasibility analysis to connect GCW to the grid. The committee
discussed the possibilty of the Hualapai establishing its own tribal utilty authority (TUA).
A feasibilty analysis was completed 9/25/07 by the Hualapai Planning and Economic
Development Department regarding the establishment of a TUA.
.:. Water
. 10" Water Line Plans & Profiles, Engineered plans and profiles of the 10" water line
and delivery system connecting Eagle Point to the Airport were discussed. NE is
approximateiy 75% complete. Weller Architects and JEL & Associates wil deveiop
construction documents for TERC review before releasing project for bid. Fire hydrants
within Site Plan have been identified.
. Fire Suppression Pump House. A fire pump house has been purchased and is sittng
on site. It is a diesei powered engine, as opposed to an electric powered engine. The
advantage of the electric powered fire pump is that it may be installed on the Ground
Floor within the building. The 10'x12' diesel fire pump house would need to be located
within 50' of the Skywalk (incongruent with the aesthetics of a master planned site) and
would require a diesel tank to support it.
.:. Wastewater
. Grade Analysis, The committee reviewed the grade between the proposed Advantex
wastewater system and the point of discharge north of Skywalk facilty. An 11' cut would
be necessary to provide gravity flow from point to point, compared to a sewer force main
system requiring a 4' cut. Using a carbide-tipped trencher capable of grinding and
refillng the cut without lateral impact to the surrounding landscape, a 42" ditch would
support the installation of a force main system. The cost difference between an 11' ditch
versus a 4' ditch is significant.
.:. ITfTelecommunications.
. The short-term solution for ITltelecom capacity at EP involves establishing microwave
connectivity at GCW and mounting a microwave dish on the Skywalk Roof Deck. Two
proposals are being considered by GCRC's Board of Directors for microwave services.
.:. Other
. Utilty Corridor. Master planning wil include the development of a 30' utilty corridor
. within the EP Master Plan to support Skywalk functions. Conduit wil be buried for future
hard-line power and fiber optic extensions to the building
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C. Daines Propane Generaors Contact Cummins to as trde in varue of propane gensets.
WAIJEL EP Utllt Yard ExmIne ho desnding terrin may effectely be used to hide the gensels
and minimize the impact to the bus stagIng area, a prominent publlc gathering
are.
WAIJEL C. Daines Power Distrbution Follow up wit UniSourc rearding sttu of cost feasibilit analyis.
C. Daines Huai:,: Tribal Utilit Copy docment prepared by the Hualapai Planning and Economic
Auto Development Departent and foM'ard to D. Watcman for review of report
WAIJEL, C. Daines Hualapai Fire Marshal Discus fire pump house wit diesel powered engine, and alternatie use of
elec DOwered eonlne to be installed on the Ground Floor.
GCRC/SNW Telecom Proposals Board review of propols frm Frontier Communictions and Hualapai
Towers for teleoom Svem Installatin.
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5. PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Skyalk Faclltv - Base Shell, Executive Construction Mgt summarized activities associated
with the construction of the Skywalk's exterior Base Shell through 2/09/09. The following
schedule of Shell-only items pending completion includes (completed schedules not listed):
Schedule DescriptIon of Work endlna Comn/etan % Complete
2000 S~e Constrction Civil concrete (AOA site walks onlv to tie into existino Sidewalk 18.58%
5000 Metls Revised soiral interior stair/soiral stair infill 35.00%
Cable railnos 35.00%
Cable railino added railno for NE balconv 10 rooftoo al siair 34.90%
Cable railino Dinino Room ro 35.00%
7000 Thermal/Molslure Insulation (walls and roan 65.74%
Protecton Rofino and decks (finish) 37.96%
8000 Doors & Windows Storefront 94.87%
9000 Finishes Secndary framino (sleel studs1 98.00%
Paint - Exerior 65.30%
14000 Elevator Elevator 83.00%
15000 MechanIcal Fire protecton 59.43%
HVAC shell rna TI 89.75%
16000 Eleeb1cal Buildina shell~ivewire (no TI, no site work) 94.95%
. Exterior Stone. The external insulation finish system (EIFS) and stack stone are 100%
complete; however, the application of exterior faux stone was discussed per the revised
architectural rendition of the Skywalk by Dozal Illustrations. It was recommended to
GCSD during the meeting that several representative panels of faux stone be
constructed, transported to GCW and allowed to weather over time so that GCW
management may examine which manufactured panel best suits the exterior of the
Skywalk.
. Weather Delays. The totai working days lost to date amount to 38. Delays include (a)
temperature at 35 degrees or below, (b) rain and/or materials wet, (c) fallng snow and/or
standing snow, and (d) wind (excessive for specialized construction).
B. Skyalk Facilitv - Tenant Improvements (Tis),
. TI Ground Level Entry, M. Johnson brought Ground Floor ADA floor plans to the
meeting and display boards with proposed interior finishes. A copy of P&D's comment
letter addressing Ground Level Entry recommended revisions was distributed to the
Committee. Comments included:
Item Sheet Detail No. Ex lanatlon
1 A-3 Figure 404.2.3.1, (b) of tte A 12 Inch clearance is required on the push side of tte door
1998ANSIA11.1 serving the women's restroom, as presented it appears it may not
comalv.
2 CVR and A-2 Code analysis and Exiling Per Table 1003.2.2.2 Foyer area 11 shall have an ocupant load
analysis determined by using tte floor area in square feet per occupanl at 5
nel for a standinn snace. Revise tte ocuoant load.
3 A-3 Seion 1003.2.2.5 Past an ocoant load sinn in Fover area 11.
4 A-3 1 A 1 hour ocupancy separation is propoed and shawn or a Fire
Barrer per secon 706. Per secon 1002 ttis Is a Horizontal
Exit(s) Opening shall comply with Table 714.2 which will afect
door and frme type 3, aiso review of tte shell building plans
exlstina door #023.
5 General Duct and Transfer Please review secion 715 for tte requirements of Ducts and
comment Ooeninos Transfer Ooenlnos and coalv.
6 General Interior elevations Provide interior elevations for Foyer area 11 that show the ceilng
comment height In conforance witt secon 1003.2.4 and typical interior
finishes in accrdance with chamer 8.
Mechanical Plan Review
1 I M-t and M-2 i General comment I Firelsmoke damaer are reouire at tte rated seaarations.
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Project Budget. The committee discussed the need for GCSD to disclose its
construction budget. R. Majenty instructed C. Daines to add this item to the list of project
deliverables.
. Construction Work-5ite Liabilties, The committee reviewed the problem of visitors
entenng the Skywlk construction site without wearing hard hats. A solution was
discussed that would include a waiver of liability on the Skywalk entry ticket.
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GCSD Faux Rock Panels Coordinate constrcton of faux rock repreenttie panels.
C. Daines Hualapai Fire Marshal Meet wit Fire Marshal to discuss conditonal approval of fire delivery system.
Fire Marshal's offce to issue a letter specing conditonal approal of the fire
derivery sym, wt the explic understanding that a remmendation for the
issuance of a Certcate of Ocpancy wil be wiheld until as-buils are
drawn and forwarded to Are Marshal's offce for review, a site inspecton wil
be conduct and a punchlist generate outlinIng modffcatlons to the flre
delIvery system, and all punch list itms to be completed to Fire Marshal's
satifacton.
GCSD, ECM, C. DaInes Gant Chart Revise Gantt chart for TIs based on conditonal approl of fire delivery
sYStem.
GCRCiSNW, GCSD Liabilit Form Examine use of waiver of liabilit included in the Skyalk entr tiet as a
means of addreinl' constcton zone hard hat Isue.
GCSD Skylk. Project Budget GCSD to ident constcton cots for (a) Phase 1- Glass Bridge
Constrcton. GCSD to disdose constrcton budget for (b) Phase 11- Base
Shall constrcton, and (el Phase Jl- Tenant Improements for MaIn Floor
and Ground Floor ADA acc.
6. INSPECTION UPDATE
A. Construction Inspection.
. Code Compliance, P&D Consultants stated that the building has been built to code.
Applicable codes include International Building Code (IBC) 2000, Uniform Plumbing Code
(UPC) 2000, Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) 2000, and National Electric Code (NEC)
2002.
7. CHECKLIST
A. Project Deliverables, GCSD is responsible for the following construction-related deliverables:
a) ALTAiACSM Survey (To be completed with the Eagle PoInt (EP) Master Plan.)
. ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. ACSM stands for Amercian Congress on
Surveying and Mapping. An ALTAiACSM survey shows improvements, easements, nghts-of-way,
and other elements impacting the commercial use of land. Standards for an ALTAiACSM Survey
may be found at: http://w.acsm.netlalta.html)
b) Legal Description of Staging Lodge Propert (To be completed with the EP Master Plan.)
. To include formal propert location, dimensions, and boundaries. Typically boundanes are
described in a running prose style, working around the parcel of the land in sequence, from a point
of beginning, retuming back to the same point.
c) Utility Plan (To be completed with the EP Master Plan.)
. Accrding to Section 2.2(j)(pgs. 10-11) of the Agreement, the "design and construction of the
Project Improvements" specifcally includes "bringing adeauate sanitary and storm sewers,
water lines, and other utilities to the Project Improvements, and any tap In, connection,
annexation, hook.up or sImilar fees or charges relatlng to utilities" see Agreement, Section
2.2(j)(v), as well as the "pumps required to Increase water presure to meet requirements of
the sprinkler system or domestic water in the Project Improvements" - see Agreement,
Section 2.2(j)(vii).
. Aricle 1.1 of the Agreement defines "Project" as "Project Improvements, the Site, all Fumiture and
Equipment, the inventones, and all other Items of real or personal propert used in connection with
the development, management, and operation of the Project: Additionally, .Project Improvements
means the Glass Bndge and adjacent building providing secunty and structural support for the
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Glass Bridge and which wili also contain a gift shop, together with ail reiated on and off-site
Improvements and infrastrcture.n
. Accrding Section 2.2(b)(i)(B&G) of the Agreement, the Manager shali submit "a site plan of the
Site that indicates the proposed iocation of ali Project Improvements, including parking and
landscape areas, all access restrictions, and all exIsting on-site or off-site features which affect
the Site" and 'a utHity pian depicting utility mains and proposed service lines to the Site,
showing lines tyes and sizes. "
d) Grading and Drainage Plan (To be completed with the EP Master Plan,)
. Must depict drainage patterns and drainage structures.
. Must include storm pollution prevention planning per federal law.
e) Landscape Plan (To be completed with the EP Master Plan and coordinated with Grand Canyon
West (GCW) Development Code.)
. Must show type and size of plant materials.
t) Lighting and Signage Details (To be completed with the EP Master Plan and coordinated with
GCW Development Code.)
. Must show dimensions and materials of sign areas.
g) Signed Contracts
. General construction contract, all subcontracts, architectural services agreement, civil engineering
agreements, and other consulting agreements.
h) GCSD Certficate of Insurance
. Pursuant to Section 7 of the Skywalk Agreement.
i) Construction Costs
. GCSD to identify actual construction costs for (a) Phase i-Glass Bridge Construction. GCSD to
disclose construction budget for (b) Phase Ii - Base Sheli construction, and (c) Phase iii - Tenant
improvements for Main Floor and Ground Floor ADA access.
8, MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
. April 2009 - Regular Meeting planned for Wednesday 4/08/09 ~ 12:00 p.m. (noon - NV time, iocation tbd)
GCRC Architecture & Planning Contact Infonnation:
Mailing Address: Cameron Daines, 2470 Sf. Rose Parkay, SW. 312; Hendersn, NV 89074
E-mail: cameron_daines(fYgrandcanyonresort.com . GCRC Cell Phone: (602) 618.9826
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