PORTE COCHERE BROCHURE

Background & Discussion

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Given the increased – and ever growing – use of the Clubhouse, crowding in the nar- row covered entryway by Members and their guests has become a problem. Attendees at events tend to depart at the same time, resulting in throngs of people pressing forward to or- der and retrieve their vehicles. The proposed enlarged and climate controlled entry will allevi- ate this crowding and provide shelter from heat, cooler winter temperatures, wind, and rain. Furthermore, the Valet Station will be moved to the Clubhouse side of the circle, where Mem- bers and guests will be able to more safely order delivery of their vehicles. More and more of our Members are arriving at the Clubhouse in golf carts. Currently, the valets park the carts in improvised spaces, creating an unsightly approach to the building. The proposed plan includes areas dedicated to golf cart parking which will be screened from view by artful landscaping. As part of this project we are taking advantage of the site disruption to address a long standing problem involving invasive water damage to the building from the former glimmer pools in front of the Clubhouse. The now submerged pools must be excavated and rearranged so that water seepage will be directed away from the Clubhouse walls and win- dows. This situation must be addressed and would cost substantially more if done separately. The existing rotted window frames in the front of the Clubhouse will be replaced with new hurricane rated thermal windows installed with concrete footings to raise the frame above ground level. In addition to the glimmer pool issue, storm water management has been a challenge in many places around the Clubhouse. Special attention has been given to drainage, water- proofing, excavation and roofing systems throughout the design of this project. Over $140,000 has been included in the budget to mitigate water damage risk to the Clubhouse. The proposed reconfigured Porte Cochere will present an aesthetically pleasing, im- pressive façade, more becoming of the premier golf and country club in South Florida. Our redesigned “front door” will be a reflection of the elegance we build into our facilities and pro- vide an appropriate introduction to our guests and prospective new Members.

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