1994 JUL-DEC-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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conditions for pedestrian circulation . Ed said with the constantly changing vista, you are more aware of the trees than the road . This design capitalizes on the site . Dr. DeMoura is concerned about maintenance required for the plantings . That should be considered . Dan has been given that charge ( low maintenance ) by the Committee . For the next meeting he will have details of the courtyard and area behind the cafeteria. Islands in parking lots will be woodchip mulch and native plants . or . DeMoura said in Sandwich the sidewalks are built large enough to put snow plows on them. Dan is showing a curbed walk of 6 feet width . Steve said most plows are 8 feet . Dan thinks 8 ft sidewalks are overbuilt and expensive . Merry Sue questioned the need for sidewalks the entire perimeter . There were concerns about the amount of snow plowing required . Peter said only the entry into the building will need to be plowed immediately . Bill asked about radiant heat? Paul said it is very expensive . it goes on every time the temperature goes below 34 degrees . It is a luxury the school department can ' t afford . Dan suggested talking about all the walkways when the plan is on a larger scale . Merry Sue asked how much more road is required by going around the top? Dan said about an additional 400 feet . The Committee discussed moving the football fields . Dan also eliminated one baseball field in favor of two practice fields . There is a 10 foot drop/slope next to the football field which makes it difficult to put a practice field there . Merry Sue said there a not enough other baseball fields in town to eliminate that one. There is an area included for future expansion . Dr . DeMoura said the reality is whatever we open with is what will be there. He does not see money for expansion . Dan said if it were not for environmental concerns the area closer to the river would be great for a field . From the edge of the baseball field to the river is 610 feet . Steve said Cons Coin wanted 400 feet but never voted on it. The law requires only 100 feet from the river . Everything more is an accommodation . Bill thinks the Committee should accommodate their needs . The Committee agreed they should put one baseball field back . They like the new location of football /track . Peter suggested putting the practice field south , rather than toward the river to avoid conflict . Steve said if it will cost more to go south , then he is against that . We 8