ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES

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1 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Attendance: Regrets: Absent: Staff: Other: ADAC-5/2104 October 16, 2014 Location: Pelham Council Chambers John Nicol, Chair Jen Benson Brian Bleich Sharon Cook Don Davis Doug Freeland Gail Hilyer Mary Powley Shawn Reeves Shane Smith Yvette Young Denise Yoreff (on behalf of Janet St. Amand) (Ex Officio) Tim Toffolo (Ex Officio) James Federico, Vice Chair Alyssa Girotti Darren Ottaway, Chief Administrative Officer Jordan Mammoliti, Deputy Clerk Cari Pupo, Director of Corporate Services Vickie vanravenswaay, Director of Recreation, Culture & Wellness Michaela Weiner, Petroff Architects Guela Solow-Ruda, Petroff Architects Christoff Gauthier, Petroff Architects 1. Call To Order Declaring that a quorum was present, Chair Nicol called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved by: Yvette Young Seconded by: Shawn Reeves

2 Architectural Design Advisory Committee Minutes Page 2 THAT the agenda for the October 16 th, 2014 meeting be adopted as circulated. Carried 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest & General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest noted by any of the members present. 4. Approval of Previous Minutes Moved by: Brian Bleich Seconded by: Jen Benson THAT the Minutes of the Architectural Design Advisory Committee meeting of the following meetings be approved as circulated: ADAC-3/2014 September 3, 2014 ADAC-4/2014 September 6, 2014 Carried 5. Questions/Matters Requiring Clarification from Last Meeting 6. Discussion Consultant competitions scores Representatives of Petroff Architects were asked to leave the room for this discussion. Members discussed the presentation opportunity that each potential Architectural firm was given and reviewed the scoring that was awarded to each firm. 7. Architectural Design Petroff Architects Ms. Weiner, Ms. Solow-Ruda and Mr. Gauthier presented a synopsis for the committee detailing the vision for function and programs in each room of the Community Centre. A copy of the presentation is attached. The Committee discussed many factors that contribute to Pelham s Regional identity. Points of discussion included geographical and cultural features, and strong performing arts and athletic roots. Committee also focused on the need to connect a community centre with the existing urban square in Downtown Fonthill. Committee members were asked to comment on programming elements, specifically who will be using spaces at what times. Through discussion, the following points were made: Interaction between age groups and users of many different groups (sports, arts) is desirable; The Committee would like to see space in between the facilities is where the community element will happen as user will interact; There must be a synergy between the programs to hold them together; Committee members would like to see room for spectators, fans, and others to see recreational activities;

3 Architectural Design Advisory Committee Minutes Page 3 With the potential for a seniors centre close to the Community Centre, a new crowd will be drawn in to enjoy sports games; Multi-purpose spaces should accommodate multiple used of all age groups. Ms. Weiner explained to the Committee that there must an understanding of users of a Community Centre and what is expected of the facility. The Committee reviewed the program summary as outlined in the LeisurePlan study. The discussion then focused on requirements for the program component, and the following points were made: The main uses of the area would be hockey, figure skating, public skating; In summer months, an arena could be used for a home show, art shows; If a second ice pad is installed, there is the option of having it operational year round; The multi-purpose space could be used for storage of art supplies, locked cabinets and could be used for many different groups; Committee discussed whether the Jr. B ice requirements were considered in the LeisurePlan study; Two high school size basketball courts were requested for the design, which would be used for basketball, volleyball, and other sports to service anyone from Grade 1 to Grade 12; Committee members would like to see a walking track in the most ideal part of the building and would like programming options for children, active older adults and fitness classes; Ideally, space would be available for groups of 200 or more people for large events; Committee would like to see staff offices located near the entrance where they would be accessible to the public and would house a cashier area close to entrance so that users can easily purchase tickets for public events. Committee members then discussed that any additional ideas will be communicated to Chair Nicol and Darren Ottaway, who will be the point of contact for Petroff Architects. With respect to the Committee meeting schedule, Ms. Weiner suggested that the ADAC meet approximately every three weeks until design development is complete. Ms. Weiner advised that her colleagues would take the information from this meeting and analyze how it differs from the recommendations of the LeisurePlan report and advise Committee of the square footage amounts that would be required based on the discussions this evening. 8. New Business Jen Benson distributed an invitation to an event being held at the Dunnville Community Centre for Committees information. 9. Meeting Schedule It was agreed that the next meeting would be scheduled for October 23 rd, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the Pelham Council Chambers.

4 Architectural Design Advisory Committee Minutes Page Adjournment Moved by: Sharon Cook Seconded by: Don Davis THAT the meeting of the Architectural Design Advisory Committee be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 23 rd, 2014 unless sooner called by the Chair. Carried Chair Nicol adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm. Chair: J. Nicol Deputy Clerk: Jordan Mammoliti

5 East Fonthill Multi-Purpose Community Centre Visioning - 16 October 2014

6 Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Visioning 3. Program 4. Lines of Communication 5. Schedule

7 building community

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9 four scales of community regional

10 a place to remember

11 a place to contemplate

12 a place to pause

13 a place to talk

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18 Playa de Poniente Esplanade Spain

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24 four scales of community urban

25 a place to imagine

26 a place to debate

27 a place to reflect

28 a place to meet

29 Highline New York

30 Highline New York

31 PLACE DE CATALONIA, Seville, Spain

32 LAS RAMBLAS, Barcelona, Spain

33 ROCKEFELLER CENTER, New York, New York

34 Old Market Square Nottingham

35 Old Market Square Nottingham

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37 MILLENIUM PARK PLAZA, Chicago, Illinois

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45 four scales of community architecture

46 a place to come together

47 a place to celebrate

48 a place to engage

49 a place to inspire

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70 four scales of community human scale

71 a place to gather

72 a place of interest and elements of surprise

73 a place of rest

74 a place of community

75 PIONEER SQUARE, Portland, Oregon

76 Federation Square Melbourne Federation Square

77 Sea Organ Zadar,, Croatia

78 Bryant Park New York

79 Bryant Park New York City

80 Paley Park New York

81 Highline New York

82 Piazza del Campo Italy

83 Campus Martius Detroit

84 Millenium Park, Chicago SOM

85 Millenium Park, Chicago SOM

86 Museum of Glass Tacoma

87 WASHINGTON SQUARE, San Fransisco

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