F PROPERTY ACQUISITION F – PROPERTY ACQUISITION <strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong> Facilities Master Plan – Phase 5 Report November 2011 running parallel to Route 7 on the east side of the campus and defining the northern border of the campus. Schoharie Parkway North provides access to the west side of the campus, with Columbia Lane connecting to the Dairy Complex, CEST building and equestrian facilities. PARKING Several large lots provide most of the parking capacity for the College. Together the “P” Lot, “C” Lot, “W” Lot and “F” Lot (plus extension) include 1,102 parking spaces and 92 handicapped parking spaces. The “W” lot is designated for commuter students, while residential students are assigned to lots based on the location of their dormitory. A portion of the “F” lot is reserved for visitor parking. The newer parking lot adjacent to the Center for Environmental Science and Technology [CEST] provides an additional 17 student and faculty spaces and 2 handicapped spaces. Smaller parking lots and areas are distributed throughout the campus, particularly along Albany Avenue and Schenectady Parkway, behind Frisbie Hall and in front of Ryder Hall. BUS SERVICE The campus is serviced by the Schoharie County Public Transportation and Adirondack Trailways bus services. Both stop at the Suffolk Circle adjacent to Knapp Hall. BUILDING RENOVATIONS PER CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT Most buildings on the <strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong> campus were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s and have received little investment since. Over the past four decades instruction, administration and campus life have evolved and, despite the College’s best efforts, the facilities have not kept pace. These deficiencies were explored and identified as part of Phases 2 and 3. Per the State’s commitment to facilities investment across the <strong>SUNY</strong> system, it is recommended that many of <strong>Cobleskill</strong>’s facilities undergo significant if not complete renovation to optimally support the College’s programs. In the case of full building renovations, all efforts should be made to migrate facilities towards a LEED Gold equivalent status (LEED Silver equivalent status is mandated by NYS Executive Order 111). Furthermore, the FMP will yield a complete Building Information Model [BIM] of <strong>Cobleskill</strong>’s facilities. The campus should require all future design work to be conducted in BIM and the model updated accordingly. This model could also serve as the basis for future energy modeling and PSI coordination. SITE INFRASTRUCTURE, CIRCULATION & LANDSCAPE Phase 4 broadly calls for significant improvements to the campus landscape and circulation infrastructure as a result of the Phase 2 investigation, as well as the broader desire to improve the social and functional organization of the campus and increase pedestrian safety at the Route 7 crossing. While the number of existing on-campus parking spaces is sufficient, there is a need to upgrade or repair the surface of several lots and to relocate some parking spaces for better functionality. The College is committed to dramatically reducing its environmental footprint and implementing sustainable measures. <strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong>’s sustainability plan, coupled with enhanced utility metering and energy modeling will serve as the baseline for sustainable improvements to campus utilities and facilities as the FMP is implemented. <strong>SUNY</strong> is the second largest consumer of electricity in New York State and the benefits to the College, <strong>SUNY</strong> and the State are significant. As an agricultural college, <strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong> utilizes a great deal of land but does not own nearly enough. This is driven by significant needs in the equestrian program and the subsequent displacement caused by that need, as well as by the need for additional croppage and pasture lands to support existing activities. The FMP has taken care to locate all smaller outdoor class lab environments that are situated between the built core of the College and the surrounding fields, and much of this land is currently utilized. As a result of this study, it is clear that the College needs to acquire both land that is adjacent to existing holdings as well as fields that are further away. The suitability of each field depends on a number of factors including: • • • • Ease in the transport of livestock and crops Fields need to be completely fenced Adjacency issues regarding the compatibility of other fields uses Environmental and fields run-off considerations Additionally, when looking to acquire land for non-agricultural purposes, the College should examine whether such needs can be accomplished through in-fill construction or investment in the Village of <strong>Cobleskill</strong>. 24
<strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Cobleskill</strong> Facilities Master Plan – Phase 5 Report November 2011 PROPERTY ACQUISITION F Graphic F1 Proposed Location of Fields Used by College * College field designations (i.e. 9a, 10w, n3, etc.) 25
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