06-17-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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PROJECT NOTES CAMP TEKO MASTER PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROJECT NO. 19028 SUBJECT: 2018 Master Plan Excerpt BY: K. Switzer, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. BRAARROLNDSTEL INCTTER C May 22, 2019 THE MASTER PLAN AS A TOOL FOR LEADERS The Master Plan recommendations for site and facility improvements are described and illustrated in this section. The detailed information will become a reference tool for Camp TEKO leaders and staff as they begin to implement the multiple projects that make up the total vision. An opinion of probable cost follows the recommendations. The consultants are aware that one of the vulnerable aspects of developing a Master Plan which will require a number of years to fully realize is that leadership changes in an organization, and often the vision and direction of one group is not shared by those who follow.This can have devastating consequences to the growth of a center. The purpose of the thorough documentation of background information that led to this particular plan, as well as the specific steps it will take to implement the plan, is to assure continuity through to completion, even though the persons involved in the decision-making and actions may change along the way. The consultants recommend that the written and graphic materials become a working document for the persons directly involved in leadership to accomplish the dream;that the staff establish a regular time each year to review and update the plan in concept; and that they formally rewrite the updated vision every six to eight years. MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW While there are many components of this long-range master plan, there are some characteristics of the layout that define the plan. These include: • Development of a program center including space for recreation and program activity, a teaching kitchen and traditional maker space • New cabins for overnight events and for indoor program space for inclement weather • Welcome center pavilion creating a more defined entry and additional covered area for lunch • Leader lodge for overnight guests and a focused space for junior counselors • Enhanced program areas or maker spaces throughout the property Program Center The new Program Center will become an anchor on the property as a central hub of activity for summer day camp and for events year-round. • The program/activity area is large enough to accommodate 300 people,the total anticipated number of summer campers and staff in the future. • A key area in this building is a new teaching kitchen with capacity to welcome a family group of campers of 15-30 campers(youngest groups are typically larger), or can be opened to the larger room or even to the front porch to include many more participants. Ample storage space with demonstration tables and work tables for campers allow interactive participation and great flexibility. A service access will allow supplies to be delivered and allow the kitchen to serve as a catering hub for events. 1 of 5