St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Renovation and Expansion Building Team Update July 3, 2013
History of Building Plans Process started 10 years ago Priority: Sacred Space Several factors led to a postponement of building plans: decline in economic conditions, migration from South Florida, permit challenges, and inadequate funding Postponed expansion plans- Money kept in a Capital Campaign Fund
Renovation and Expansion Committee Exploratory Committee formed in first quarter of 2010 18 members: Jim Battani, Sam Bays, Todd Bohrer, Jean Gillis, Kathy Grafer, Pastor Timothy Hartner, Hutch Hutchinson, Kevin Johnson, Ottomar Krueger, Dave Kuhlman, Maynard Masters, Jane Schmidt, Chris Seruga, Pastor Paul Schweinler, Todd Templin, Michael Testa, Colleen Smith McDoom, and Bill Wettlaufer
Renovation and Expansion Committee Focus: function, scope and budget Timeline not a priority Identified practical and spiritual needs Budget should not exceed $1.1 million Committee created a Master Plan
Renovation and Expansion Committee: Master Plan Expansion of the sanctuary Storage space Meeting rooms, office space, and bathrooms Narrowed plans based on priorities, budget, and input Gathered input from congregation members, staff, music ministry, governing board and lay ministers.
Renovation and Expansion Committee 2012- Brought in Peter Kosinski of Kosinski Architecture January- Kosinski provided initial concept and design June- Kosinski updated plans after feedback August- Committee had 3 design options to vote on Team overwhelmingly approved the recommended design proposal
Renovation and Expansion Committee: Recommended Design Proposal Delivers on the promise to add new, dramatic sacred space Adds more capacity (seating)and additional storage Meets a great majority of needs Within budget Something we can be proud Will attract more people to Christ, to St. Paul
Review of Renovation Concept Plans – Kosinski Architecture Kosinski Architecture: Highly esteemed architect with national and local experience designing churches. Local designs include: Christ Lutheran, Oakland Park St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Coral Springs St Mark Catholic, South West Ranches St. Gregory the Great Church, Plantation St. Patrick Church, Miami St. Mary Cathedral Crypt Chapel, Miami Recipient of several liturgical design awards: St. James Cathedral –IFRAA Merit Design Award 2011 St. James Cathedral – Orlando Golden Brick Award of Excellence 2010 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church – Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award 2010 St. Mark Church, SW Ranches – Craftsmanship Award, Contractors Assn of SFL 2004 St. Patrick Church – Florida AIA Award of Excellence
Approved Resolution: September 30, 2012 The members of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church hereby authorize a building committee, designated by the governing board, to renovate and expand the existing Sanctuary and 201/ 202 building in accordance with a conceptual architectural plan presented at the September 30, 2012 congregational meeting. Funds for the project will be withdrawn from the existing Building fund, with a "not to exceed“ total project budget of $1,100,000. Expenditures exceeding $1,100,000 will require prior congregational approval. It is further understood that construction shall not proceed without congregational review and approval of such final plans.
Building Team Mission To oversee the pre-construction, planning, construction and expansion of sanctuary which once completed will deliver on the promise to add new, dramatic sacred space and allow for increased capacity to further allow congregation to nurture and strengthen families within our diverse community.
Building Team Members Tracy Bovee Sam Bays Jeremy Becker Christine Franklin Gayla Fidje Glenn Fidje Pastor Tim Hartner Steve Jones Scott Neitzel Glenn Olson Chris Seruga Sara Schlorf Colleen Smith McDoom Todd Templin Dan Young
Recent Updates June 2013 Committee hired a construction manager at risk, Ivy Development Group, to manage pre-construction and construction phase Documents submitted to the City of Weston, June 2013. Meetings scheduled in July/August to review Current projections indicate permit September/October 2013. Groundbreaking 201/202 currently targeted for 4Q13 and Sanctuary 1Q2014 Current plans available on St. Paul Lutheran Church website