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El Portal Store Renovation
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-Electrical upgrades, including rewiring, new services, lighting and outlets.
-Removal of most, if not all, interior walls, and replacement of bearing walls with post and beam applications.
-Removal of most, if not all, interior wall coverings, and replacement.
-Removal and replacement of all floor coverings.
-Evaluation of plumbing system and possible repairs/upgrades.
-Installation of fire suppression system.
-Repair/replacement of roof. No changes will be made to the roof configuration with the possible exception of the raft shed on the rear of the building.
-No changes will be made to the buildings footprint.
-The windows on the front and east side of the building should all remain intact.
-The fireplace will remain intact.
-Installation of grocery type racks, display counters, freezers, walk-in boxes, refrigeration units, etc.
-Evaluation of any proposed equipment and upgrades for any potential energy saving technology.
-Evaluation of ADA requirements for front door entry and parking, and subsequent work required for compliance.
-Establishment of parking areas, and traffic flow pattern around building.
-Consultation with the park Historic Architect will be on-going throughout the planning process including preliminary and final design plans.