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Informal Resident Advisory Work Group Cedar Grove Community Center July 30, 2013 Page 3of5 16 The additional land purchased across Hwy 86 for a future septic field is not "contiguous" and cannot be used to offset impervious surface requirements, but could be the site for a proposed "park and ride" lot. o It was asked if a police substation had been discussed as a possible use of the building. At this point it has not been included. John Thomas led a discussion of the programs and spaces envisioned for the facility. • A program of spaces was distributed and reviewed. The program was developed discussions at the last meeting and past community input sessions. The total space required to meet the programs desired is greater than the 10,000 square feet available for renovation. • Each of the program areas were reviewed in more detail. ■ The existing Cafeteria is approx 2,554 square feet in area which allows an occupancy of 171 persons. It was noted that the occupancy sign on the door stated that the room was only certified for only 100 people. Lori stated that they will discuss this with the fire department to see why they space was rated so low. The existing gym space is not sized for basketball. A basketball court requires a minimum floor area of 60' x 85' x 20' high and the existing space is only 43' wide x 78' long and only has 14' -8" of clearance. • The possibility of lifting the roof was suggested and the architect stated that they would review this option. • Basketball was noted as being very important to the community. It was also noted that in the list of reservations from 2009 -2011 for the building shows the reservations for basketball were 3 times greater than for any other program. • John Thomas reviewed the option of turning the basketball court 90 degrees to create a correctly sized half court gym. This option would also leave 800 square feet for other uses. o The group felt that a full size or as near to full size court as possible was a priority for the project. • It was stated that the basketball goals would need to have the ability to be raised and lowered. • In summary it was noted that maintaining a full size gym is a priority but there will need to be trade -offs based on the budget constraints. ■ The need for the existing stage was reviewed. • The majority of the group supported the need for a stage of some sort, either the existing stage remaining or a portable stage being provided for flexibility. • The architect stated that they were still investigating the construction of the existing stage and this may limit the ability of the existing area to be removed within the budget. • The possibility of adding a movable wall to the existing proscenium arch to the stage was discussed. • It was noted that if the stage was to remain it would need to be made ADA accessible and this would require a large ramp to be added to the building or a wheelchair lift added. ■ It was stated that the Parks and Recreation department would need an office in the new facility for 1 full time staff position with room for 2 additional seasonal staff positions. A storage area for small tools is also required.