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Informal Resident Advisory Work Group Cedar Grove Community Center September 24, 2013 Page 3of5 53 • There are operable walls provided between the Large Group meeting Room and each of the adjacent spaces so that can be opened up into one large space. • Large Group Meeting Room can hold 90 people and when the movable wall is opened up to include the Small Group Meeting Room this adds another 35 people and if the Recreation Room is also opened up then another up to 51 people are added to the space seated at tables and chairs. ■ Storage closets have been added in the Small Group Meeting Room and Recreation Room for storage of tables and chairs recreation room equipment. • John Thomas then reviewed the updated site plan. • It was stated that the site was presently close to its limit for impervious area and not a lot of additional paved area and sidewalks can be added to the project • The plan depicts the existing gravel parking lot being paved and new sidewalks being added from the parking lot to both the ceremonial entry facing Highway 86 and the new main entry adjacent to the Multi- purpose room. o It was stated that as the site plan had been developed further, and the area in front of the new main entry had been refined to enhance the entry experience and some bench seating would be provided here as well. o It was noted that all entries to the building will be handicapped accessible. o Additional landscaping has been shown on the Highway 86 side of the project.. o John Thomas stated that the location of the future cell tower was not known at this time but this information has been requested. o The location of the original flagpole was discussed as the architect had been unable to uncover any information of the original location. • The members of the Informal Advisory Group stated that the flagpole was located in line with the north wing wall at the "ceremonial' entrance and located approximately halfway between the building and Highway 86. • A plaque and gathering area will be located at the flagpole commemorating the "maypole" tradition that had been a part of the school. • Landscaping is shown adjacent to the building and this will be co- ordinated to ensure that it does not interfere with the septic drainage field. o Lettering is shown on the face of the existing high wall at the Gym and this lettering would be provided with lighting so it visible at night. It was noted that the name shown on the building was not necessary the name that the facility would end up being called. John Thomas then reviewed a preliminary elevation of the Highway 86 side of the building. • The Informal Advisory Group stated that they wanted the building to maintain as much of the original look as possible, including reusing any of the old brick if possible in any new additions. • It was also stated that the Informal Advisory Group would like to see the existing exterior doors retained it was stated that this might not be possible as the doors did not met current codes but that the new doors could potentially be painted the same color as the existing doors. • The Informal Advisory Group requested if the name of the facility have been decided at this time. The county representatives stated that it had not but that they thought that this would be something that the group could propose to the Board of Commissioners but it was suggested that this was not does as part of the presentation on November 511, but as a separate action item. • The Architect stated that due to the new energy code, not all of the windows may be replaced with glass, and that the existing clerestory windows would most likely be replaced with a translucent material (such as Kalwall) that allowed light in but reduced glare. • It was stated that the existing roof would be replaced with a new roof across the entire facility.