The Cowell Smokestack
Cowell Homeowner’s Association Updated June 6, 2009
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Introductions The History – The Smokestack and The Town of Cowell Why We Need to Demolish The Smokestack The Project q q q q q
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Objectives/Approach Overview/Phases Project Plan Schedule Impacts
Q&A
May, 2009
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Smokestack Committee (Most Recent Members) q q q q q q
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Parmod Kumar Nick Virgallito Guido Turreta Frank Krhoun John Leong Lorne Thompson
Cowell HOA Board of Directors & Jan York Glenn Granada & Ron Gaither – SMC City of Concord
May, 2009
The Smokestack – An Icon n n n
Started as a controversy and ending as one A landmark – pure and simple We are ALL sad to see it go…
May, 2009
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How big is the Smokestack? q 235 ft. tall – 11 ft. wide at the top and 16 ft. at the base. Why is it wrong to call it a “Smokestack”? q It was never used for smoke but to control dust Concrete on the outside…what’s on the inside? q It is lined with brick & mortar up to 75 ft. How long has it been here and how long was it actually used? rd q It just celebrated its 73 birthday but was only used for about 10 years How many stacks did this one replace at the old cement plant? q There were originally 8 When will the Smokestack be gone? q Never! But the icon we know will be down to about 2 ft. by the end of June.
May, 2009
Why We Need to Demolish n n n
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73 Years old Severe Deterioration – Concrete and Rebar Costs to restore at least twice (and maybe more) the cost to demolish with no residual benefit Do Nothing is not an option Imminent danger of collapse under right conditions with loss to life and property
May, 2009
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Association’s Priorities q q q
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Safety #1 Environmental Conditions Managed Inconvenience Minimized
Utilize general contractor with construction manager Must meet City of Concord Conditions and Address Utility Requirements
May, 2009
City of Concord Conditions
May, 2009
Project Overview n
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Includes mobilization, demolition, debris hauloff Monument
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Landscape site and demobilize
May, 2009
Project Plan n
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Crane based concrete pulverizer 250 ton crane w/300 foot boom on Lawson Ct. (for two weeks) Minimal boom movement Chew down to 40 feet and use excavator for rest (3 weeks) Haul off debris with trucks down Lawson Ct. (90 total Loads over 1.5 weeks)
May, 2009
Demolition Site View
May, 2009
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Smokestack “Memorial” – By Agreement with City & CHS Use remains of stack to create monument ring Pedestal w/ Brick Liner
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Restore and improve landscaping, sidewalks Create park setting Demobilize site
May, 2009
Monument
May, 2009
Landscape Plan
May, 2009
Project Schedule n n n
Notice to Proceed – June 5, 2009 Mobilize – 1 week Demolition and Haul Off – 5 weeks q q q
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Crane – 2 weeks (Approx. June 15 to 30) Excavator – 1 week Haul Off 1.5 weeks
Construction – 4 weeks Landscaping – 4 weeks Total – 14 weeks Anticipated Completion – Early September
May, 2009
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Parking Restrictions q q q
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Crane Mobilize/Demobilize q q
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Timing - Late May to August East side of Lawson and West Side of Oakbrook No resident parking during work hours 7:30 to 5 p.m. – for construction use/parking Timing – Mobilize – Late May, Demobilize – Mid-June Lawson Ct. closed and inaccessible for one day at start and one day at end Lawson Ct. residents will be notified in advance
Debris Haul Off q q
Timing – Heaviest Mid to Late June Increased traffic on Lawson and S. Larwin – will be controlled
May, 2009
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Dust q q
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Noise q q
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Site will be fenced off and spectators kept at distance
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Timing – Heaviest Late May to end of June Strict noise controls in effect
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Timing – Heaviest Late May to end of June Strict dust control will be enforced
Expect that there will be coverage but communications will be controlled
How do I get a “piece” of history? q
We are hoping to make “pieces” available in the future
May, 2009
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Mark Weinmann q q
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Swinerton M&C - Construction Management q
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Cowell HOA Board Liaison/Project Manager Contact through Business Office – (925) 687-9961 Ron Gaither – Assistant Project Manager (415) 830-2962 or
[email protected] For all issues – Contact - Ron Gaither, SMC
Evans Brothers, Inc. - Contractor q
Project Superintendent on site
May, 2009
May, 2009