Unitarian Universalist Society: East


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Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

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Requirement Summary (Reference Prioritization Spreadsheet - Consolidated 031708)

Sanctuary & Lobby Area
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
Multi-use Design (spaces designed for more than one use)
Multi-use sanctuary with flexible seating
Effective sound system
Minimum capacity 200, goal of 250
Contiguous room babies with parents with glass exposure to sanctuary and access to lobby and sanctuary; with sound
Storage of seating and tables when not in use in sanctuary
Enlarged lobby 2x current
Elevator
Space for two grand pianos
Good acoustics (consultant, acoustic materials, etc.)
Enlarged coat room
Sound room adjacent to sanctuary
Name tag holder (main issue is space for it)
Moveable pulpit
The following are the desirable features:
Good views to outside (assuming this involves windows)
Integrated sound system for sanctuary and adjoining rooms
Raised front
Flexible lighting system
Hookup for projector in sanctuary
The following are lower priority options:
Dedicated storage space for one piano
2 piano humidifiers
Religious Education
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
Multi-use Design
RE worship area (separate from common area)
7 enlarged classrooms –capacity 15-20
Nursery—large dedicated room
DRE office
RE work/assistant’s office
Central common area separate from worship area
Large consolidated storage area for RE supplies
Work sink 
Wider hall ways (code width)
Improve entry lower entry for direct access from lower parking
Telephones in all offices and RE common area or kitchen
The following are the desirable features:
Flexible—moveable walls/dividers
Good views to outside
Sufficient storage in each classroom
Expanded supply closets
Improved open feeling of all rooms
Improved lighting in classrooms & offices
Integrated computer system; cable jacks in all offices/classes; wiring only
Expanded storage in RE kitchen 
Extensive storage in RE office for large bulky items
Space for Copier in RE office 
Counters/ work space in RE office 
Janitor’s storage closet in RE area
Storage for AV equipment
Wall space for bulletin boards; etc.
Secure storage for some RE supplies; curricula
Wireless to all offices and classrooms 
The following are lower priority options:
Spare classroom
Chapel—capacity 50
DRE office with outside window
Speakers in Chapel tied to main sanctuary sound system
Built in Storage cabinet in each classroom
Storage cabinet in Chapel for special items
Increased cabinets; shelving in DRE office
Storage for copier supplies
Counter and storage in RE common area for coffee and coffee supplies (can this be part of expanded kitchen?)
Lockable shelves for RE library in common area
Office Space
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
Multi-use Design
Office space for Minister
Office space for Music Director
Office space for office assistant 
Office work space in office assistant area
Office space for Sexton 
Office space for assistant Minister (Youth minister?)
Office space for 2nd office assistant
Telephones in all offices
3x office supply storage capacity
Workbench for sexton (including space to put it in)
The following are the desirable features:
Integrated computer system; cable jacks in all offices; wiring only
Space for copier in main office
Wireless to all offices and classrooms 
The following are lower priority options:
Filing cabinet for music
Kitchen & Bathrooms
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
Expanded and/or new restrooms/ fully accessible
Family/accessible restroom (downstairs)
Expanded RE kitchen 
Upgrade and enlarge main kitchen 
Upgrade existing RE restrooms per code
Space for recycling in or adjacent to kitchen
The following are the desirable features:
Shower
Dishwasher hookup for RE kitchen
Hookup for laundry; residential washer & dryer
Site / Landscaping
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
150 parking spaces (assuming 450 occupancy)
Widen exit road (to add parallel parking; safety issue)
Correct drainage of rain water (footing drainage or other?)
Upgrade/enlarge water and septic system
Code mandated landscaping
Fully accessible parking lots (curb cuts, walkways, handrails, lighting…)
Van-accessible space(s)
Integrate Memorial Garden into design including accessibility where feasible
All exterior spaces designed to be reasonably accessible
Minimize visual impact to neighbors
Adequate outdoor electrical and water access
Improved outdoor lighting, especially in parking lot
Site for vegetable garden
No impact to Memorial area from septic or well 
Protective fencing during construction
Consider location of existing well, transformer, septic in new plan
The following are the desirable features:
Play area (outside)
Large open area for recreation (outside)
Use of environmentally friendly materials for parking area expansion
System for collecting and utilizing rain water
Enhance interior and exterior connectedness (design philosophy)
Minimize environmental impact
Minimize invasive & allergenic plant; use native plant 
Preserve existing trees where possible
Make Memorial Garden usable during construction
Design building to be capable of adding deck later
Garden storage (can this be another shed?)
Composting area
The following are lower priority options:
Outside deck off sanctuary 
Exterior sacred space or garden
Consider replacement of Peace Garden
Adopt ecological landscape plan (post expansion)
Storage
The following are the high prioirity Needs:
Green building construction and technology
Full handicap accessibility 
Multi-use Design
Storage for tables; rolling chair holders; portable stage platforms (existing)
Storage for janitor’s supplies
Storage space for tools and supplies
Storage for bulk supplies
Storage for music supplies
Committee storage (including securable filing cabinets)
The following are the Desirable features:
Storage for seasonal items
Storage for craft groups 
Storage for outside groups
Separate storage for display units
The following are lower priority Options:
Better access to attic storage
Separate storage for Welcoming materials; bulletin board supplies
Miscellaneous
The following are the high prioirity needs:
Complete upgrade/replacement of HVAC (energy efficient)
Table seating for 150
Fire security system
Improved, adult sized drinking fountains 
Floor sink
The following are the desirable features:
Meditation/memorial area (assuming this refers to a dedicated room)
Geothermal HVAC system
Passive solar and building orientation
Security system (not including fire security)
The following are lower priority options:
Dedicated library/reading room
LEED certification
Potential for multi-use capability (separate outside access)
Virtual bulletin board