Parking Lot Up-date 6-14-10

Wow!! a lot of time has passed since I updated this blog. We have completed all the design work and have applied for two different permits with the City of Eugene. The main construction permit was turned in on May 17th and we are to hear from the City on July 17th with news of either it’s approval or the detailed information that we need to address in orderto make it approvable. The second permit was for our entrance sign. We discovered that due to the process we went through in order to be able to build, that our property is zoned residential and thus our sign can only be a maximum of five feet tall. We had to change our design and mount our sign a foot lower to the ground than we originally intended. That permit has been approved and is ready for me to pick up.

EWEB has removed the fire hydrant as the City fire department declared it redundant. It cost us $2,000 to have that work done. EWEB has a design ready for the relocation of the power pole and as soon as we know that the new location is approved by the City of Eugene we will pay $2,923 to have that work done. With these two facilities moved the utility work will be complete and our of our construction zone.

Fund raising has slowed down significantly. Within the next two weeks we should have the construction bid prices available and be able to see just how much we need to complete our project. The parking lot design committee has planned the project with several options for incremental build so that we in theory could get started on the construction while fund raising continues for necessary elements of the project. (i.e.) We can hold up the purchase of the lighting equipment but still get the underground conduit and foundation work done. We can hold up the commitment for purchase of the planting materials until more funding is in hand. Etc. Each of these decisions have consequences attached but would allow us to move forward shortly after our permit is purchased.

A copy of the landscape plans is located in the entry hallway of our main building for your review. If you have any questions please contact me. randald@santaclarachurch.com