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2 <br /> use, the existing parking is adequate based upon the current Hillsborough Unified <br /> Development Ordinance ("UDO"). Should all of these uses be considered uses during <br /> normal business hours, the site may require additional spaces that could be developed in <br /> various areas on the site. <br /> 2) Restroom Facilities and Fire Safety Egress (Note Attachment C, "Floor Plan Options" <br /> which illustrate a base BOCC meeting setup as well as a more intense performance <br /> setup): Staff worked with Orange County Building Inspections staff to determine the <br /> appropriate number of restroom fixtures that are illustrated. <br /> Also depicted are the required fire safety egress requirements to the area north of the <br /> dais/stage area. <br /> 3) Space Planning Options: The Board's guidance to date has confirmed staff's emphasis in <br /> designing its meeting spaces with maximum flexibility. The illustrations depict a standard <br /> BOCC regular meeting setup with approximately 130 moveable chairs, along with <br /> adequate closed or executive session meeting space separate from the main meeting <br /> area. The space also accommodates a large assembly for such events as performances, <br /> speakers, and adequate "pre-function" space near the entrances. <br /> This flexibility in space usage requires significant storage and logistics areas which are <br /> also depicted in the illustrations. <br /> 4) OCCC Provisions: Staff recommends that the County supply the necessary restrooms, <br /> egress, acoustic treatment, seating, storage, and audio-visual infrastructure for County, <br /> Schools, and Visitor's Bureau coordinated functions. The OCCC is discussing its <br /> commitment to providing additional items such as additional seating for large performance <br /> events, modular stage units, theatrical lighting and related scaffold systems, moveable <br /> walls for small studio/lesson areas, and other related audio-visual components related to <br /> specific OCCC events. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact at this time. The professional services <br /> agreement for the meeting room design is currently in force and is being utilized for this project. <br /> Should the BOCC decide to pursue this project, preliminary cost estimates for the upfit and <br /> related site work range between $1.2 million and $1.4 million. Additional elements required by <br /> the OCCC would be addressed by funds raised by the OCCC. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the overview and <br /> provide guidance for the project. <br />