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<br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner D. Holt mentioned interest in the Lexington building as a flagship <br />facility to demonstrate to the community the types of renewal projects they can expect <br />in designated parks. <br /> <br /> <br />McILwain and Lawrence briefly discussed the plans for Autumn Grove, Oasis, Villa and <br />Sandcastle Parks. <br /> <br /> <br />Design staff are working off the idea that these buildings are gathering spaces that <br />should be beacons that glow with activity and feature spaces that are visual from main <br />access points. Spaces should be dynamic, using lighting that encourages people to <br />wonder what’s happening in the park. <br /> <br /> <br />McILwain challenged Commissioners to share their vision for the park buildings using 5 <br />words to describe how these facilities should represent the community. <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Simbeck suggested the following; <br /> <br />Welcoming & Warm <br /> <br />Inclusive <br /> <br />Safe <br /> <br />Aesthetically Pleasing & Appropriate <br /> <br />Fun (inspiring the feeling of “I can’t wait to go to the park”) <br /> <br /> <br />Other Commissioners also suggested; <br /> <br />Open & Airy <br /> <br />Inviting <br /> <br />Good Investment <br /> <br /> <br />The design staff also asked the Commission to weigh in on their impressions of specific <br />architectural styles for the buildings. <br /> <br /> <br />A classic look representing civic importance <br /> <br /> <br />Cottage architecture tends to have features that tie into the landscape <br /> <br /> <br />Contemporary architecture is warm and welcoming <br /> <br /> <br />HCM staff spoke of all of the buildings having similar details and feel, a like type of presence <br />in the park. The buildings need to have a bigger presence; they need a strength of form. <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Gelbach inquired into plans to curtail vandalism. <br /> <br />McILwain explained that the Master Plan has sited the buildings for visibility <br />with good potential for supervision. <br /> <br />McILwain also talked about lighting considerations and attention to the <br />selection of materials to address vandalism concerns. <br /> <br />McILwain commented that by showing care, attention and making the <br />investment lends to people taking care of the facility. <br /> <br /> <br />These investments demonstrate what the park means to the community. <br /> <br />The parks identified for building improvements are surrounded by <br />neighborhoods also contributing to a layer of protection. <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Doneen added the need for consideration to a balance in design <br />between durability and attractiveness, using architectural design/features that do not <br />look like a bunker/shed, creating character without compromising durability. <br /> <br /> <br />McILwain also added the need to be smart on how we expend funds so that we create <br />volume in the structures <br /> <br /> <br />Additional Commissioner comments on park building designs include; <br /> <br /> <br />Stoner identified the need to focus on access technology to maximize availability for <br />the community. <br /> <br /> <br />Doneen added that Roseville neighborhoods have strong 50’s and 60’s style/design … is there <br />a way of incorporating these iconic figures? <br /> <br />