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Governance Minutes ArchiveApril 12, 1991
MINUTES BUILDING COMMITTEE Board Room, 210 Burruss April 12, 1991 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PRESENT: Dick Chuises, Jack Davis for Charles Steger, Spencer Hall, Kathye Johnston, David Kingston, Gene Moenck, Minnis Ridenour, S. J. Ritchey, Ann Spencer, Andy Swiger for James Nichols, Joseph Wang, Wayland Winstead ABSENT: Fred Carlisle, Lanny Cross, Laura Koehn, Robert Parsons, Charles Steger, Gary Warner VISITORS: Wayne Clough, Keith Furr, Daniel Ludwig 1. ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURE FACILITY: The Engineering/Architecture Facility Subcommittee was invited for the discussion of this facility. Gene Moenck presented the options for location of the proposed engineering/ architecture facility. The facility was initially proposed as a combined facility for the two programs, and should continue as a combined facility to realistically expect funding. Gene Moenck reported that he is looking at a site directly behind Cowgill in the commuter lot. This would block off Perry Street as a thoroughfare directly from West Campus Drive to Turner Street. There was discussion over the loss of the commuter student "B" lot. Gene indicated that the net loss of student spaces will be about 250 spaces. This loss is more than offset by the gain of over 1000 spaces in the "I" lot and Animal Sciences lot. Gene also briefed the committee on the proposed site for the university office building. 2. PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS THE UNIVERSITY'S SPACE NEEDS: Minnis Ridenour introduced the topic by noting that discussion began several years ago on how the University could help itself to address the significant space deficit. The concept was tested with the conversion of one dormitory into office space, with subsequent authorization sought to build a new dorm. Converting dorm space to academic space is considerably less expensive than building new space. Wayland Winstead gave a slide presentation outlining the University's long-range proposal for space consolidation, conversion, and construction. Discussion followed regarding biotechnology, library space, the historic nature of the upper quad, and other matters regarding the proposal. 3. CLASS OF 1991 PROPOSAL: Gene Moenck explained the class proposal for a low-walled Hokie stone entry marker at the town end of the mall. The complete name of the University and seal would be affixed and lighted. Minnis Ridenour expressed his concern over the sight line of the War Memorial. Other committee members shared this concern and suggested that entry markers on both sides of the mall might be more appropriate. 4. PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE: Minnis Ridenour shared his thoughts with the committee members on the purpose and role of this committee. This role includes addressing the University's master plan, concept of space planning, design, aesthetics, use of Hokie stone, and landscaping. This will be discussed more at a future meeting. The Interim Budget and Planning Advisory Committee will address capital outlay, budget, with the Building Committee addressing the general design issues. Respectfully submitted, Minnis E. Ridenour, Chair
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