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Rural Style Design—Barry Nathan, Architect <br /> Barry Nathan introduced his Rural design as a combination of Folk, Prairie and <br /> Craftsman style. The main focus of his design is to open the complex to the street <br /> (Fremont Road) and provide an entrance access at this point. Parking would be on the <br /> south side of the complex. The building would be low and rustic in scheme with the <br /> average roof height at 20 feet and the clearstory at 25 feet. Nathan added that it is <br /> feasible to wrap the new proposed building around the old to accommodate staff during <br /> construction. His courtyard would be visible from the street and the Heritage Oak would <br /> be the focal point. Pavers on sand are proposed for the courtyard. <br /> Councilmember O'Malley noted that the rendering showed the exterior of the Town Hall <br /> building in wood and asked if this construction element could be too costly. <br /> Nathan responded that it might and that the design allows for other exterior materials <br /> possibly a synthetic "wood look-alike" product that is being used successfully on many <br /> residential buildings. <br /> Sustainable Style Design—David Arkin, Architect <br /> David Arkin stated that he preferred to refer to his design as a sustainable approach not <br /> style. His proposal included the use of solar heating, daylight and natural ventilation and <br /> added his design was simple, rustic elegance. Arkin would identify the best part of the <br /> existing space and retain it. He noted that the current Town Hall could be remodeled or <br /> rebuilt depending on the condition of the building. He would prefer to keep the existing <br /> building because of its established identify within the community. Arkin noted that the <br /> • construction materials proposed for his building included a combination of PISE and <br /> fiber-cement with a metal roof,possibly of copper. <br /> Arkin concluded that his proposal would create a rural complex that would include a <br /> public gathering space, restored orchard, and areas beyond the Heritage House for <br /> educational demonstrations of sustainable technologies and agricultural research. <br /> John Radford asked about the expense of the proposed construction materials and how <br /> the complex would be compatible with the residential neighborhood. <br /> Arkin commented that he felt it was important to recognize the Town Hall as a different <br /> form than houses. Cupolas would be used as a defining mark from the residences. Arkin <br /> explained that the roof would be expensive but the life span may justify the cost. He <br /> added that grants might be an option for the solar heating costs. <br /> Councilmember Kerr thanked the architects for their participation in the meeting and <br /> their efforts with their designs. <br /> • <br /> 3 <br /> Special City Council Meeting <br /> February 25,2003 <br />