BUILT ENVIRONMENT Community Building 1994 Proposal

Pine Mountain Settlement School
Series 10: BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Community Building
Proposal, September 1994

Excerpt from proposal for a community building, 1994. [community_bldg_proposal_1994_001-cropped.jpg]

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT Community Building 1994 Proposal

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[NOTE: The following text has been lightly edited.]

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DRAFT WRR 9/94

PINE MOUNTAIN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL
PROPOSAL FOR A COMMUNITY BUILDING

The need for a new “community building” at Pine Mountain is expressed by representatives of all the school’s programs and constituencies. Those in charge of facilities are concerned about the use of Laurel House for activities requiring recreational space. Those responsible for programs point out the need for large space for activities and as an alternative in case of inclement weather. Those concerned with community needs suggest needs for a recreational and “gathering” facility. Alumni remember the many uses of the Burkham building before it burned. A summary list of uses of such a facility includes the following

Activities for large groups for which no current space is available

Alternate meeting and activities space for programs that can be secured at night and is protected from inclement weather
Expansion of community services and use by the community for reunions, receptions, town meetings, fairs and other gatherings
Educational programs, professional development retreats, craft workshops, conferences and performances
Recreation for school personnel and community – particularly youth, including folk dancing, singing and sporting activities

It is not anticipated that the building would meet specifications for competitive sports events, although it would be available for sports activities. It would not be equipped as a major dining facility, although it would include space and facilities for refreshments, pot-lucks, receptions and catered meals. It would not be an office or classroom building, but would include space for minimal office services and small group meetings and supporting activities such as child care. A craft shop would be included.

Spaces Needed

MAIN HALL – 2000-3000 sq ft of uninterrupted space with some flexible arrangement for a platform

MEETING ROOM/PARLOR – 300-400 sq ft for small meetings, child care, green room for performers, etc.

KITCHENETTE – 300-400 sq ft to include basic appliances, counter space, sink and room for catering services

LOBBY/RECEPTION AREA – 500 sq ft for entrance, registration table, coats and social mingling outside the main hall

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REST ROOMS – 300-400 sq ft for handicapped equipped rest rooms that can accommodate about 3 persons at a time in each and are equipped with mirrors and lights for use as dressing rooms.

STORAGE- 100-200 sq ft for storage of tables, chairs and other building furniture, decorations, etc.

JANITORS CLOSET – space enough for mops, brooms, supplies and a utility sink

SHOP/RESOURCE CENTER -500-600 sq ft for display and sales of resource material, crafts and related items, and provision of minimal office services

RESIDENCE – question as to need for and desirability of an apartment for a staff person who would also serve as building caretaker

PARKING – space for estimated 30 cars with expansion to 50

TOTAL SPACE – 4000-6000 sq ft heated space on one floor to be fully handicapped accessible

Style and Materials

The building should incorporate style and materials that will be compatible with other campus buildings and enhance the beauty of the campus. Wood and native stone would be appropriate.

Site

Several sites have been considered

Old Burkham School site – central location, sewer problems
Dairy Barn site – accessible from highway, less convenient to campus, sewer problems
Hill across from Laurel House – convenient to other facilities, could use sewer system, care would be needed to avoid impairment of the view of the chapel
Entrance Bottom – good access to community and campus, uses crop land, sewer questions
Outside Main Campus – several locations not pursued because of relative remoteness from campus

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Cost and Financing

The cost of such a building and furnishings would probably be in the range of $300,000 to $450,000 depending on the size, materials and what spaces are included. Finding these funds will take dedicated and creative effort on the part of trustees, staff, alumni and friends. Proposals will need to be developed for foundations and corporations. Goals and plans will need to be formulated for alumni, community and friends. Local funds will need to be explored.

The Board has access to some funds in its bank account which can be dedicated to such a project if desired.

Burkham School Fund principal $ 45,551
Income 3,167

Grace M. Smith Fund principal $125,187
Income 12,620

TOTAL $186,525

These are funds restricted for building, but not necessarily for this building. None of these funds are currently being used to support the general program or the building reserve for maintenance and renovation. Even if all these funds were allocated to the Community Building project an additional $120,000 to $260,000 would have to be raised