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Options Considered <br /> - Option 1: remove classroom wings, leaving only gymnasium and cafeteria <br /> - Option 2: remove entire structure and replace with approximately 10,000 s.f. <br /> recreation facility <br /> Option 1 Considerations <br /> - Expensive maintenance will be needed: <br /> o Roof replacement <br /> o HVAC replacement <br /> o Plumbing improvements— infrastructure and development of new restroom <br /> facilities <br /> o Window replacement for energy efficiency in both gym and cafeteria <br /> - Missed opportunity to orient structure for optimal daylighting and solar energy <br /> - Retains portion of old school building <br /> Option 2 Considerations <br /> - Built for intended purpose , <br /> - Greater energy efficiency opportunities: ' <br /> o Orientation of building takes advantage of solar and daylighting opportunities; <br /> o Materials used and systems would conform to the County's energy goals <br /> ■ Opportunity for geo-thermal HVAC system <br /> - Greater flexibility in site design/parking, etc. <br /> - Flexibility in types of building uses <br /> Establishing a Project Framework <br /> - Estimated 10,000 s.f. facility <br /> - Multipurpose areas for activities such as: <br /> o Basketball or similar activities <br /> o Community meetings or similar activities <br /> ■ Could also include a separate small meeting room <br /> o Family reunions <br /> - Amenities: <br /> o Warming kitchen facilities <br /> o Restrooms <br /> o Staff office <br /> o Stage for speakers/performers <br /> NHSC Informal Discussion <br /> - Informal "check-in" with small group of area residents held to discuss: <br /> o Process of citizen engagement <br /> o Conceptual ideas of future activity types <br /> o Community needs <br /> Discussion — Possible Key Areas <br /> - Offer County services in some manner <br /> - Meeting room/community center <br /> - Potential Emergency Services station <br /> - Limitations of property use <br />