July 17, Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting. The Willows Mansion

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1 July 17, 2017 Radnor Township Board of Commissioners Meeting

2 The Willows

3 Our Team Architects and Planners Mark Evans AICP PP AIA Principal Community & Economic Development Consultants Jim Hartling Partner Engineering & Environmental Services Steve Gabriel PP Community Development Manager

4 Project Understanding Project Goals Public Use + Sustainability Community Planning Process Economics of Operation = Governance Plan Conceptual Architectural Design Public Support

5 Project Schedule Discovery & Listening Programming & Operational Alternatives Draft Business Plan Final Business Plan July 11 Public Meeting July 17 BOC Meeting Aug. 14 BOC Meeting Sept. 11 BOC Meeting

6 Mansion Use and 2011 Arts/ Craft Shows, 26% Community / Civic Use, 13% School District/ Recreation Dept, 33% Source: Willow Property Report Radnor Township Aug. 8, 2012 Fundraisers, 3% Parties/ Celebrations, 7% Corporate, 9% Weddings, 10% The average number of events between 1998 and 2011 was 140 events per year

7 Public Meeting to Discuss the Willows Mansion July 11, 2017 Advertised on the Township Website invitations sent to over 2000 individuals Attended by 50 people 44 Surveys completed

8 On which street do you live or own property in Radnor Township? The Willows

9 How would you like to see the Willows Mansion be used in the future? Community/Club Meeting Township-wide Events/Concerts Parties Arts/Crafts Events Fundraisers Weddings Parks Department Events Classes School District Events Corporate Events Other Suggested Events: Any legal activity Beer garden Community garden use Cultural Arts Daughter-Daddy Dance Environmental events Friday night community events Group home for needy citizens Have Main Line School Night use it for classes Health fairs Flex office uses Business center New senior center Outdoor Dining/Café Public (passive) use Seminars Walking/Resting use Wakes/Funerals A Business & funeral and Operational catering Plan for

10 30 The future uses of should be primarily public Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree

11 30 The business plan for the Mansion should allow for a wide range of event types typically ranging from 25 to 150 guests without creating excessive impacts on the park or buildings Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree

12 12 "Low-impact" use of the Mansion means a maximum of 20 events per year of up to 150 guests Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree

13 14 "Low-impact" use of the Mansion means a maximum of 30 events per year of up to 150 guests Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree

14 12 "Low-impact" use of the Mansion means a maximum of 40 events per year of up to 150 guests Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neutral 4 - Agree 5 - Strongly Agree

15 Competitive Venues Appleford Greystone Hall Merion Tribute House Hilltop House Saturday Club

16 Business Plan and Operational Alternatives Project Goals Public Use Sustainability Operational Costs = Capital Improvements Governance Plan Conceptual Architectural Design Public Support

17 Additional Cost Estimating Parking Lot Expansion and Lighting Accessible Route from Accessible Parking Stairway Enclosure for Life-Safety Improvements Structural Reinforcement of First Floor Demo to Add Openings at Living/Dining/Billiard Rooms to accommodate larger events than current building allows Would the Board authorize BartonPartners to work with the Township Manager to hire a cost estimator to evaluate these and similar items?

18 Next Steps Discovery & Listening Programming & Operational Alternatives Draft Business Plan Final Business Plan July 11 Public Meeting July 17 BOC Meeting Aug. 14 BOC Meeting Sept. 11 BOC Meeting