The Griffin House Issues

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The Griffin HouseIssues OptionsBoard of
TrusteesJanuary 5, 2004

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A Short History

• Documentation back to 1974
• Renovation plans started several times
• Last attempt in 1989
• Relocation considered in 1990
• No serious interest
• Repairs/Maintenance limited
• Roof, minor bracing done in 1996

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Fund Raising Efforts

• In 1990, the District sent out 5,100 mailers to
  the surrounding communities requesting donations
  to help renovate. 18,700 in pledges received.
• 101,000 raised in 1994 by the Committee to Save
  the Griffin House.

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Sunburned Shingles/Dry Rot
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Unreinforced Rock WallFailing Retaining Wall
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Damaged WindowsWater Leaks Mold
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Cost Issues

• Steinberg Group August 2000 2,983,718
• Sugimura Assoc August 2003 increased to
  3,588,586 for CPI increases
• 33 added for architect, engineer, inspection,
  etc.
• Total project cost 4,772,819
• 2,771 Assignable Square Feet
• 1,722 per Assignable Square Foot

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District Issues

• Limited space available for building
• Terrain
• Seismic conditions
• Need for expanded District Offices
• Concern about proximity of Griffin House to known
  active fault.

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Options

• Attempt to sell house to someone who could
  relocate and reconstruct.
• Demolish
• Move to another place on campus
• Each would significantly impact the historical
  status and would a CEQA review.
• Renovate
• Leave as is

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Leave As-Is Option

• Unlikely that District will have funds to repair
• Does not qualify for state support
• Charitable Foundations have little interest in
  funding this type of project
• Continuing fire hazard, nuisance, liability
  exposure

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Next Steps

• Start the CEQA (EIR) process
• Place advertisements offering to sell house to
  anyone willing to relocate it to another site.