San Juan County Fairgrounds Master Plan

October Update.

PrentissArchitects — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:08:51 +0000

Hello!

We’ve been hard at work, and want to share our progress! Take a look below and let us know what you think.

Current Results.

PrentissArchitects — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:07:45 +0000

Thanks again to everyone who came to our booth during the Fair and gave their opinion. These results will certainly be helpful as we start planning the next phase of the project!

Below is a copy of the comment card, the key questions we wanted to ask, and your response.

Questions? Comments? Feel free to ask us!

2011 Fair was a success!

PrentissArchitects — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:46:11 +0000

As promised, there was a great turnout for the Fair this year, and your feedback on the future of the Fairgrounds was much appreciated!

Thanks for the input!

We are still processing the information received, and hope to have those results up later this week. In the meantime, here are some great photos we took:

Come Visit our Booth at The Fair!

PrentissArchitects — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:17:49 +0000

The Fairgrounds and Prentiss Architects are teaming up, and we need your feedback!

Join us at our booth August 17th-20th with your comments, ask us your questions, and come see what we’ve been doing to make the Fairgrounds better. We will have information about the Master Plan, different categories where your opinion is essential, Fairgrounds History and more!

Can’t wait to see you!

Meeting Agenda, July 2011

PrentissArchitects — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:31:05 +0000

Below is a copy of the meeting agenda for July 2011, view our Fairgrounds Use Questionnaire , and please feel free to join us during this process and become a part of the change happening at your San Juan County Fairgrounds!

San Juan County Fairgrounds 2011 Master Plan Update

Public Scoping Meeting Agenda

July 2011

Welcome and Introductions

Purpose of Master Plan Update - Goals and Objectives

Identified Priorities
Timeline for Completing Update

History of the Fairgrounds and Where We Are Today

Design Charette

Questionnaire

Conclusion – Questions and Answers

How Will Information Gained at Meeting Be Used?
Contact Information for Continued Input and Tracking of the Planning Process

Adjourn-

San Juan County Parks and Fair Department seeking input.

PrentissArchitects — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:19:52 +0000

The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a “Master Plan” for the fairgrounds.

Planners want to know what county residents think the future of the fairgrounds should be and hear their ideas about how to make that future a reality.

Public meetings are scheduled at:

• Eastsound Fire Hall, July 5, 4:30 p.m.

• Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, July 6, 5 p.m.

• Marie Boe Building on the fairgrounds, San Juan Island, July 7, 5 p.m.

Longtime San Juan County resident Geoffrey Prentiss, owner of Prentiss Architects, Inc., has been awarded the contract to develop the master plan. Other members of the team include San Juan Island resident Francine Shaw, a land use planner with the Law Office of Stephanie O’Day; Gregg Bronn, with Hart Pacific Engineering’s office on Orcas; and Chris Overdorf, affiliated with ELM in Seattle.

Phase one of the project will evaluate the condition and suitability of the fairground’s existing buildings, barns, camping areas, annual fair use areas, day use and undeveloped areas for current and expanded year round uses. Information from that evaluation and the initial public input will be compiled in an interim report.

During phase two of the project, the public will be invited to a booth at the county fair to review the findings and submit comments. Also during phase two, planners will design additional plan elements, including innovative and environmental upgrades. Special attention will be paid to the “greening” of the facilities through technological improvements; long term maintenance efficiency; structural durability and economical sustainability.

In phase three of the planning process, these options will come before the public in county-wide meetings for comments and ideas that will help the team complete a long-term plan that addresses the interests and needs of county residents.

The master plan is scheduled to be completed in November 2011.

(original article can be found here)