Renovation of a clubhouse / community center in La Grange, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a clubhouse / community center.

The existing Trading Post is a two-story, split-level building on a steep hillside. The upper floor of the building currently has a full-service commercial kitchen, dining area, general store area, restrooms, a laundry room, and storage room. There is a large exterior deck that surrounds the upper floor. The lower floor is currently a large storage area. The Trading Post is in fair condition; however, it shows wear and tear from years of use, deferred maintenance, weather, and wildlife. The structure of the building appears to be in good condition. The rehabilitation of the Trading Post should primarily focus on cosmetic-type improvements and replacing existing infrastructure only when deemed damaged or in disrepair. Exterior wall panels and siding should be replaced, damaged interior flooring replaced, glazing replaced, and utilities repaired/replaced as needed. The floor plan should remain largely intact; however, expansion of the restroom facilities into the laundry room should be included. No improvements to the lower floor storage area is needed, unless deemed required by Building Code requirements. The new building shall function primarily as a staff administration office and customer visitor center. The new building should be single-story and located on the hillside adjacent to the Trading Post. The two buildings should operate together and complement their individual uses. The architectural appearance of the new building should be utilitarian and match the appearance of the rehabilitated Trading Post. The building structure should be utilitarian and cost-effective with a pre-fabricated metal building being acceptable and preferred. The floor plan of the building should generally include staff offices, a reception counter accessible to customers for business needs, open-space for future exhibition displays, and a multi-purpose room with capacity for up to 100 people for a seated event. The multi-purpose room should also be accessible to and from an exterior deck that is similar to the deck of the Trading Post. The deck surrounding the new building should be designed and constructed so that there is accessibility to and from the existing deck surrounding the Trading Post. It is expected that most of the existing primary utility mains and services (water, sewer, and electrical) can continue to support the rehabilitated Trading Post and could accommodate the new building with installation of new services; however, the Company will be required to determine whether improvements of the existing utility systems are required to service the needs of the rehabilitated Trading Post and new building. While there is existing passenger vehicle parking adjacent to the Trading Post, it is expected that some of the truck and boat trailer parking in the adjacent large parking lot may need to be re-striped to support the proposed building complex, without the need to install new pavement.