1. Meet with Chatham County staff to determine the needs of the project. The staff will include but is not limited to the Conference Center Staff, Cooperative Extension Director, Soil and Water District Director, Facilities & Construction Director and Assistant County Manager. 2. Review existing campus layout and systems. 3. Using feedback and review information, develop a preliminary plan with multiple options related to design of exterior structures (i.e. solar v. nonsolarization, multi-use outdoor pavilion options, etc.) and infrastructure options such as enhanced parking. 4. Finalize the site plan for approval by the staff. 5. Develop a preliminary cost estimate and schedule for the County’s review/approval.
