“LOFT”

(LIVING OUR FUTURE TODAY)

COMMITTEE

UPDATE

The members of the LOFT committee have been meeting each week since early January, to address the many issues involved with the development of our new facilities at Lansing. Most of the work has involved the construction and worship groups, working closely with the architect, to develop detailed plans that will be used by the construction contractors to build our new facilities.

The Worship Group is working on details for:

· removal, storage and the installation of our stained glass windows in our new building;

· working with audio-visual and acoustic consultants to develop a plan for the new sanctuary;

· developing plans with the architect for the interior of the new sanctuary; and

· developing a plan, in conjunction with CJUC representatives, for a kitchen to serve our the various congregation and outside group needs various functions.

The Construction Committee is working on details for:

· the exterior finishes of the building;

· the interior finishes for the facilities, including the old sanctuary and the child care centre;

· details for the different rooms, including storage and partitions between meeting rooms;

· the type of mechanical/electrical system that will be required; and

· other consulting services that are required, including landscaping, soil testing, and the potential restoration costs for the church tower.

In early April, the architects submitted the site plan application to the City of Toronto for their review and approval. Once the site plan is approved, we can move forward with applying for building permits; however the site plan approval process could take between two to four months.

Our Transitions Group has also been busy with reviewing various alternative sites for the congregation to use, when our new building is being constructed. We are planning a meeting with the potential construction manager, in late April, to discuss timing of construction, and when Lansing may be able to use the old sanctuary when the new premises are being built.

If you have any questions regarding this exciting new chapter in Lansing’s history, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the LOFT committee members for an update or progress report.

- Bruce Hemming