First United Methodist Church Katy, Texas Preliminary Master Plan Presentation September 29, 2009

 Process  Site Analysis  Facility Assessment  Master Plan Options  Discussion Agenda

Process Economic Resources Site Resources User Group Needs Facility Needs Study Congregation Stage One Written Facility Needs Assessment

Preschool Process Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Method Written Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Congregation Town Hall Meeting Preschool Sunday School YouthAdults Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Music Staff Needs Assessment Draft of Needs Needs Discussion Meeting Town Hall Meeting Sunday Service Youth Adults Staff Fellowship Finance Contemporary Music Needs Assessment Method

Option A Option B Option C Facilities Development Plan & Next Phase Schematic Design Package Desired Option Site & Existing Building Analysis Congregation Information Meeting Process Stage 2

Principle Goals of the Design Unified and inviting campus that presents strong image to the community Vehicular circulation system that is convenient and understandable “Way-Finding” clear understandable pedestrian circulation system, both interior and exterior Gathering Hall linked to the Worship for members and visitors to use for preparation, gather information and socialize with fellow worshippers Offices and meeting rooms that create a comfortable, pleasant, efficient and working environment for staff and members A nursery conveniently located that provides care, safety and security for small children as well as piece of mind for parents Adequate Sunday school classrooms easy to learn in as well as teach in for all ages

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS A B C LEGEND: A EXISTING WORSHIP B EXISTING FAMILY LIFE C EXISTING FELLOWSHIP

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS 5 TH STREET AVENUE B 4TH STREET AVENUE A A B C

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS A B C EXISTING PARKING “DEFICIENT ” ( 64 OFF- STREET SPACES AND 22 ON-STREET SPACES) MIN. REQUIRED 100 OFF-SITE

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS A B C UTILITY EASEMENT

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS 5 TH STREET AVENUE B 4TH STREET AVENUE A A B C OPTIMUM PARKING LOCATIONS PUSH PARKING TO THE PERIMETERPUSH PARKING TO THE PERIMETER

CHURCH PROPERT Y SITE ANALYSIS 5 TH STREET AVENUE B 4TH STREET AVENUE A A B C OPTIMUM BUILDING LOCATION TO PROMOTE “CAMPUS” ENVIRONMENTTO PROMOTE “CAMPUS” ENVIRONMENT

Site Constraints: Existing Utility Easement “limits” Building Options, Total Land Owned by 1 st UMC : ~3.9 Acres, 150 Off-Street Parking Spaces Required Currently (per city requirements) : ~1.1 acres (300 spaces future: ~ 2.2 acres), Available land for Buildings: ~2.8 acres (less setbacks), Existing Trees occupy 85% of the available land,

TREE ANALYSIS A B C LEGEND: A EXISTING WORSHIP B EXISTING FAMILY LIFE C EXISTING FELLOWSHIP

Congregation Survey Summary: Demolish Existing Classroom Building Preserve (if feasible) the Existing Fellowship Hall Preserve Existing Trees (if feasible) Prefer “Traditional” Architectural Style

Existing Facility Assessment Synopsis / Deficiencies: Asbestos Abatement (per State of Texas) Any Renovation would require entire facility to be brought to current code Life Safety, Building Code and Handicap Accessibility requirements supersede Existing Education Building “big” energy waste The majority of the campus is non accessible to the handicap individuals.

LEGEND: PROPOSED FACILITIES TO BE REMAIN OPTIONS PROPOSED FACILITIES TO BE DEMOLISHED

PROS: ALLOWS CONSRUCTION W/O DISPLACEMENT OF CLASSROOM LIMITED TREE REMOVAL CONS: FELLOWSHIP HALL RELOCATED BLDGS. BECOME DECENTRALIZED PEDESTRIAN VS. VEHICULAR CIRCULATION NOT IDEAL “CAMPUS” ENVIRONMENT COMPROMISED FOOTPRINT OF EDUCATION BLDG. LIMITED TO AVAILABLE LAND

PROS: ALLOWS CONSRUCTION W/O DISPLACEMENT OF CLASSROOM FELLOWSHIP HALL REMAINS LIMITED TREE REMOVAL CONS: BLDGS. BECOME FURTHER DECENTRALIZED PEDESTRIAN VS. VEHICULAR CIRCULATION NOT IDEAL “CAMPUS” ENVIRONMENT COMPROMISED FOOTPRINT OF EDUCATION BLDG. LIMITED TO AVAILABLE LAND

PROS: ALLOWS CONSRUCTION W/O DISPLACEMENT OF CLASSROOM FELLOWSHIP HALL REMAINS MAJORITY OF BLDGS. CENTRALIZED PROMOTES “CAMPUS” ENVIRONMENT VEHICULAR VS. PEDESTRAIN CIRCULATION SEPARATED “WAYFINDING” IMPROVED CONS: LIMITED TREES REMOVED PARKING IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

Proposed Architectural “Church Campus” Aesthetic Concept… Assembly of Buildings surrounding courtyard organized with the intent of limiting impact to existing trees!

Aerial View of Proposed Option 3 Master Plan

Aerial View looking North

View from Family Life Center

View of Fellowship Hall from Avenue A

View of Playground from 4 th Street

DISCUSSION