Architects Design Group prepared a space needs assessment with input from the police department stakeholders, in which it was determined that the facility would be 28,900-SF, including the future growth of the department through the year 2039, in a three-level structure.
At the ground level of the facility, the public access areas were designed to be located with access along S. Orlando Avenue, including a community room / multipurpose room, that shall accommodate 40 people, and a catering food preparation room. The sally port and booking and intake, were located on the private side of the facility with access along the street at the east of the site. Two tower stairs were required for this facility, and one 3,500-lb. machine room-less elevator at the main lobby.
The second level was designed to accommodate records, facility services, patrol operations, crime investigations and evidence storage and intake. A central break room with a balcony was proposed at the west side, adding to the building some tectonics inspired by the vernacular style of Cocoa Beach.
Additionally, the third floor was designed to accommodate communications, administrative areas, a physical agility room with lockers/shower and bathroom access, and the IT/server room, as well as support services storage.
