St. Ambrose University

1. St. Ambrose University Main Campus Planned Institutional District Application December 15, 2011

2. Meeting Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Tentative Schedule • Review enrollment projections through 2020 • Discuss new buildings, building additions and parking • Discuss Storm Water Mitigation Plans • Discuss Traffic Study • Questions and Answers

3. Tentative Schedule • December 15 – Neighborhood Meeting • January 3 – Plan and Zoning Commission (PZC) “Preview Meeting” (City staff provide a brief preview of the request prior to the public meeting) • January 17 – PZC Public Hearing • January 31 – PZC Meeting (vote) • February 15 – Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting (official Public Hearing and Community Development Committee discussion) • February 22 and March 14 – City Council Meetings (first and second readings) • March 28 – City Council Meeting (third reading of ordinance and vote)

4. Enrollment Planning • Undergraduate – Current enrollment of 2,575 students. Plan to increase to 2,750 by 2020, an increase of 6.8%. • Graduate – Current enrollment of 850 students. Plan to increase to 1,000 students by 2020, a 17.65% increase (most students are part-time and attend classes at night). • Adult – Current enrollment of 250 students. Plan to increase to 500 students by 2020, a 50.0% increase. (most students are part-time and attend classes at night).

5. New Buildings in Application • 50,100 square foot addition to the existing Physical Education Center and Lee Lohman Arena. • Current structure built in 1983. • The building needs to be expanded to meet the needs of students, our athletic programs and numerous academic departments that use this building. • To be located along Lombard Street where the current practice football field currently sits.

6. New Buildings in Application (cont.) • PE Center addition will include the following: • Fitness training areas (cardio and weight rooms) • New tennis, basketball and volleyball courts • New running track • New offices and sports medicine • Expanded locker rooms, public restrooms, concessions and storage

7. PE Center Addition

8. New Buildings in Application (cont.) • 45,700 square foot addition to the Galvin Fine Arts Center. • Building was built in 1968 • Houses the University’s programs in Communication, Music, Art and Theatre. These programs have expanded beyond the size of the building. • Master plan also calls for more academicspace to meet future enrollmentlevels.

9. New Buildings in Application (cont.) • 43,500 sq. ft. addition will be built to the east of the existing structure and a 2,200 sq. ft. addition will be added to the lobby. • Additions will include the following: • Lecture hall • Classroom and studio space • New 200-seat venue • Expanded lobby and restrooms for guests • Elevator and other ADA improvements.

10. New Buildings in Application (cont.) • 256-space parking structure • Will be located at the corner of High and Gaines Streets. • Will have a low profile and take advantage of the topography that falls away as Gaines Street goes north towards Lombard Street. • Drivers will enter at grade at High Street (upper level) or off of the Gaines/Lombard Parking Lot (lower level). • An efficient use of space as it will not include any ramps.

11. New Buildings in Application (cont.) • Two new 54,400 sq. ft. residence halls to replace the townhouses. • Townhouses currently house 104 students • Enrollment plans will require one more residence hall • When the townhouses are taken down the second residence hall will be needed. • Plan to offer more on-campus student housing and bring students to interior ofcampus.

12. New Buildings in Application (cont.)

13. Parking • A comprehensive Parking Study and Parking Master Plan was completed by Walker Parking Consultants in 2011. • Assuming current enrollment projections are realized, Walker estimates the University will need 205 more parking spaces by 2020. • This shortage will be covered by the 256-space parking structure at High and Gaines andnew parking lots built west of Gaines and at the St. Vincent’s Center.

14. Parking (cont.)

15. Other Improvements • Buildings needing significant renovation: • Ambrose Hall • Le Claire Hall • Davis Hall • Galvin Fine Arts Center • Buildings needing some renovation: • PE Center and Lee Lohman Arena • Lewis Hall • Hayes Hall • Cosgrove Hall • Bookstore

16. Other Improvements (cont.) • The University also plans to add more ornamental fencing around the perimeter of campus. This will serve a dual role of providing security and requiring students and others to enter and exit campus at cross walks and other designated areas. • Adequate buffering (trees, plants and berms) will also be added around all new parking lots and buildings. • The University would also like to add a new monument sign at the corner of Lombard and Gaines Streets.

17. Storm Water Management • Future Improvements will meet the City of Davenport Storm Water Control Ordinance • Conceptually looking at underground detention for future parking lots between Gaines and Brown Streets and the 256-space parking structure • These detention areas will store the 100-year storm event and release at the 5-year existing runoff release rate • Maintain Green Space in Central Campus and use as storm water detention area

18. Traffic Impact Study • A Traffic Study is not required by the City of Davenport Traffic Engineer. • Locust Street, east of Brady Street, has automobile traffic of 19,100 vehicles on a daily basis. West of Brady Street the number is 17,200. • Harrison Street, north of Locust Street, has automobile traffic of 19,300 vehicles on a daily basis, and 11,900 vehicles south of Locust Street on a daily basis. • The enrollment growth the University is planning through 2020 will not significantly impact these counts.

19. Thank You Questions and Comments.