Selecting the Site For Your Planting:
How does the land look? What is adjacent to the property lines?
How much land do we really need?
What is the Lay of the Land?
Types of Sites: Corner, Wide, Narrow, Irregular
Conditions of Site
- Easements for utilities and other services.
- Topography; contours; soil condition, water table.
- Building setbacks and code restrictions.
- Special site considerations; existing buildings, trees, etc.
- Off-street parking requirements.
- Allowed access-egress from site.
What you need before you purchase your land:
-Certified Survey, Soil Test, City Zoning Restrictions.
Analyze your city before choosing a new site. Don’t forget to ask God.
“Recognize and get a firm grasp of your needs and desires. Remember that they are two different things.” Pg. 95 Church Growth by Design Roe Messner.
Your Master Plan will guide your entire project and bring your vision to reality. Utilizing the finest expertise you can afford will provide a great peace of mind in the areas of space requirements, design, and money-saving techniques.
Your Master Plan should show at least a 10-year growth plan, including a time frame for every phase of construction.
Design to get in easy.
Design to sit easy.
Design to see and listen easy.
Easy does it. Make your plant work for you!
Developing a Master Site Plan requires a detailed integration of historical records and forecasting future growth. Having a written plan proves you have done due diligence in preparing for your construction project, and the labor of that is rewarded by the many pitfalls avoided.
Hiring the Right Professionals
“Starting the architectural service tab too soon will waste your money and his time.” Pg. 85 Church Growth by Design. Roe Messner.
Only hire an architect or designer after 1) you have your projections for growth determined, and 2) you know what you want, need, and can afford.
Some preliminary drawings can cost well over $50,000.00 and may not meet the church’s budget, requirements, and final desires. Be very careful not to enter into binding agreements with architects that do not specialize in church design and construction. It may cost the church a significant amount of their building fund.