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Civic Cultural Commission pa8e 2 Minutes of May 23, 1996 ITEM 2-SUB-COMMITTEE HISTORY Sequoia High School student Jason Sorenson delivered an entertaining presentation of Otis Carrington which he wrote himself. ITEM 3-REPORTS AND FINDINGS-SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Usage Report jeff Filippi reported that the Usage Sub-Committee developed a list of needs and interyiewed 16 different�user groups to determine what they would need in a community facility. The information obtained from these interviews was given to DES for use in developing the architectural and structural study. Mr. Filippi reviewed a list of facility requirements developed from the interviews and noted that the user groups indicated they could occupy a renovated Carrington Hall for a total of 108 days and/or nights during one yeaz with performances, technical prepazation, and dress rehearsals. Mr. Filippi reviewed a list of endorsements the project has received from various groups and community leaders. He stated that Carrington Hall is a great auditoriwn and is a great investment in our children and schools, and will add to the quality of life in our community. -Structural and Architectural Report Tom Gilman of DES Architects and Engineers presented the results of the architectural portion of the study. He gave the history of Carrington Hall and reviewed the present azchitectural condition of the facility. He mentioned that he worked with the Office of the State Architect and reviewed their regulations regarding the renovation of Carrington Hall. The auditorium was built in 1927 and had its last major renovation done in 1935, and a roof repair was done within the last 10 years. Mr. Gilman highlighted several azchitectural and structural components of Carrington Hall for the audience using several color slides. He mentioned it was a challenge to deal with the structural concerns of Carrington Hall and still maintain the historical integrity of the building. He has also worked with the Historic Resources Advisory Committee to ensure this aspect. Mr. Gilman noted the building does not comply with accessibility/ADA codes which will need to be corrected. Mr. Gilman discussed several renovation alternatives for Carrington Hall including creating an addition to the Brewster Avenue side of the building, adding a side stage, and providing adequate backstage facilities. Mr. Gilman estimated the initial cost projections would be $4.5 million for construction and $1.Q million in soft costs, bringing the total costs to $5.5 million which would include construction and architectural renovation. The project schedule would consist of 6 months of engineering, 4-5 months for