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After significant discussions, the Heritage Committee agreed that a meeting house on the square was an important asset to the City of Chardon. We developed a list of requested enhancements to the meeting house, designed to support the increased demands for community involvement on the square. The committee agreed that the requirements extend beyond the one-room facility that currently exists, and therefore has proposed a new building to replace the log cabin. |
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 13:47 |
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In order to encourage even higher usage of the meeting house, and to support the needs of a growing community, the Heritage Committe agreed to the following list of enhancements: - Increase meeting space by 25%, while allowing for more flexible use of the space.
- Add storage space to hide equipment, when it's not in use (tables, chairs, etc.).
- Add janitorial space and facilities. (Currently the single restroom is used to store janitorial equipment.)
- Create two private restrooms, with an entrance that would not be in the meeting rooms.
- Add facilities to produce maple syrup, which could be on display year-round and while operating.
- Add a concession area.
- Move the entrance to a more visible and attracting location. "Pull people from the square."
- Create display areas that can be used year-round.
- To promote Chardon's heritage and "what's happening around Chardon".
- Enhance the attraction of the square for visitors. Give them more to see than just green.
- Create a better "architecture match" for Chardon Square and its heritage. Although the existing log cabin remembers the original court house, the committee felt that a log cabin doesn't "fit the appearance" of Chardon. A timber frame structure would be a better fit to highlight the heritage of the area.
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Requirements Review 
