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19 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Options Considered <br /> 3 - Option 1: remove classroom wings, leaving only gymnasium and cafeteria <br /> 4 - Option 2: remove entire structure and replace with approximately 10,000 s.f. <br /> 5 recreation facility <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Option 1 Considerations <br /> 8 - Expensive maintenance will be needed: <br /> 9 o Roof replacement <br /> 10 o HVAC replacement <br /> 11 o Plumbing improvements—infrastructure and development of new restroom <br /> 12 facilities <br /> 13 o Window replacement for energy efficiency in both gym and cafeteria <br /> 14 - Missed opportunity to orient structure for optimal daylighting and solar energy <br /> 15 - Retains portion of old school building <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Option 2 Considerations <br /> 18 - Built for intended purpose <br /> 19 - Greater energy efficiency opportunities: <br /> 20 o Orientation of building takes advantage of solar and daylighting opportunities; <br /> 21 o Materials used and systems would conform to the County's energy goals <br /> 22 ■ Opportunity for geo-thermal HVAC system <br /> 23 - Greater flexibility in site design/parking, etc. <br /> 24 - Flexibility in types of building uses <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Establishing a Project Framework <br /> 27 - Estimated 10,000 s.f. facility <br /> 28 - Multipurpose areas for activities such as: <br /> 29 o Basketball or similar activities <br /> 30 o Community meetings or similar activities <br /> 31 ■ Could also include a separate small meeting room <br /> 32 o Family reunions <br /> 33 - Amenities: <br /> 34 o Warming kitchen facilities <br /> 35 o Restrooms <br /> 36 o Staff office <br /> 37 o Stage for speakers/performers <br /> 38 <br /> 39 NHSC Informal Discussion <br /> 40 - Informal "check-in" with small group of area residents held to discuss: <br /> 41 o Process of citizen engagement <br /> 42 o Conceptual ideas of future activity types <br /> 43 o Community needs <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Discussion— Possible Key Areas <br /> 46 - Offer County services in some manner <br /> 47 - Meeting room/community center <br /> 48 - Potential Emergency Services station <br /> 49 - Limitations of property use <br /> 50 <br />