160 Federal Street Materials Combined
Design Review Board Recommendation
160 Federal Street
Advisory Design Review of Municipal & Religious Building Reuse Ordinance
Meeting Date: April 22, 2020
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Helen Sides, Vice-Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn
Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: None
At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend design approval of the proposed historic
restoration of the former St. James parochial school and conversion into a residential building
with a preference to house those who are over 55 years of age as presented.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Plan Set titled ’160 Federal Street Salem Historic Schools’, prepared by Icon
Architecture, 101 summer Street, Boston, MA 02110, containing the following
documents:
a. Garden Level and First Floor Plan, A-101, dated 8/31/18;
b. Second and Third Floor Plan, A-102, undated;
c. Attic and Roof Plan, A-103, undated;
d. Proposed Building Elevations, A-201, undated;
e. Proposed Building Elevations, A-202, undated;
f. Window Details Restoration – Historic Approach, A-800, undated;
g. Window Details Replacement – Historic Approach, A-800B;
h. Notes, Legend, and Abbreviations, C-100, dated 2/13/20;
i. Demolition Plan, C-200, dated 2/13/20;
j. Site Plan, C-300, dated 2/13/20;
k. Grading and Drainage Plan, C-400, dated 2/13/20;
l. Planting and Materials Plan, C-500, dated 2/13/20;
m. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, C-600, dated 2/13/20;
n. Site Details, C-700, dated 2/13/20;
o. Site and Material Details, C-701, dated 2/13/20;
p. Utility and Stormwater Details, C-702, dated 2/13/20;
q. Stormwater Details, C-703, dated 2/13/20;
r. Landscape Details, C-704, dated 2/13/20;
s. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Details, C-705, dated 2/13/20.
2. Staff Comments dated 4/15/20.
Design Review
Upon discussion and deliberation, the Board voted to recommend the Planning Board approve
the project’s design and presented based on the following findings:
• Conformance to Design Standards: The DRB found that the proposal to restore the
building and retain its historical features is in conformance with the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (‘Secretary’s Standards’).
The project met the Secretary’s Standards to preserve the existing historic fabric, restore
missing or damaged fabric, and reconstruct historically significant features.
• Retention and Refurbishment of Exterior Historical Features: The retention of the historic
windows, the removal of infill materials to restore historic window openings, the limitation
of additional exterior features to only those that provide universal access and meet
building and safety codes, the refurbishment of the copper elements, the slate roof, and
the decorative stone features, and the installation of historically-sensitive entry doors,
together create a project that respects the building’s history and its physical place in the
community.
• Additional Positive Project Features: In addition to the preservation of distinctive exterior
historical features, the DRB is very supportive of this project for the following reasons:
o Sensitive Exterior Alterations: The proposal does not feature significant exterior
alterations to the building. those that are proposed are either to restore the
historic nature of the exterior façade (i.e. removing infill material from window
openings, replacing modern doors with historically appropriate ones), or those
can easily be removed in the future if desired (i.e. the covered entry over the
north elevation door).
o Proposed Tenancy: The proposal to dedicate these living units to those over 55
years of age will help meet a housing need in this community. This location,
adjacent to Salem’s Community Life Center and near to downtown, will support
the community of residents and provide opportunities that would not otherwise be
so easily available in other locations.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recommendation, please contact via Kate
Newhall-Smith, Principal Planner, at knewhallsmith@salem.com.
Signature of the DRB
By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the
Design Review Board.
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Paul Durand Date
Chair
4/24/2020
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160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION
96 LAFAYETTE STREET, SALEM, MA 01970
LIM CONSULTANTS, INC
6 PLEASANT ST, MALDEN, MA 02148
NITSCH ENGINEERING, INC
2 CENTER PLZ #430, BOSTON, MA 02108
WOZNY BARBAR & ASSOCIATES INC
1076 WASHINGTON ST, HANOVER, MA 02339
VHB
99 HIGH ST #10, BOSTON, MA 02110
IRWIN ENGINEERS INC
33 W CENTRAL ST, NATICK, MA 01760
X
X
WG
6
"
7.0' WIDE
App r o x .
bur ie d
w e l l s .
DN
DN
DN
7.0' WIDE
WG
544 SF
1BR
G05
ELEV
592 SF
1BR
G06
749 SF
2BR
G04
559 SF
1BR
G03
462 SF
STUDIO
G02
440 SF
STUDIO
G01
167 SF
LAUNDRY
002A
487 SF
WELLNESS/ACTIVITY
003
U
U
U
U
U
U
NEW RESILIENT FLOORING AT CORRIDORS
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
PROTECT & MAINTAIN HISTORIC GLAZING
SYSTEM; REMOVE RETROFIT METAL DOOR AND
PROVIDE NEW RATED ENTRY DOOR & VESTIBULE
MAINTAIN EXISTING CLASSROOM
DEMISING WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE;
HISTORIC TRIM TO BE RETAINED &
RESTORED WHERE POSSIBLE.
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR & TRANSOM ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE NEW
GLAZED METAL DOOR & TRANSOM SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP.
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR BASE, SCOTIA MOULDINGS] TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
PAINT/REFINISH EXISTING PAINTED
MASONRY CORRIDOR WALLS
INFILL EXISTING BOILER ROOM TO MEET
CORRIDOR FLOOR ELEVATION
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXPOSED BRICK ARCH
& HISTORIC MASONRY WHERE POSSIBLE
EXTERIOR SUBGRADE MASONRY WALL TO
RECEIVE INTERIOR WATERPROOFING
ASSEMBLY
HISTORIC MASONRY TO BE EXPOSED WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP
EXISTING DOOR TO BE REMOVED;
NEW HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE
OPAQUE GLAZING SYSTEM TO INFILL
EXISTING MASONRY OPENING PROVIDE NEW METAL DOOR
SYSTEM
A-202.
3
A-202.
5
A-201
2
A-201
1
A-202.
4
OPEN AREAWAY TO PROVIDE NEW WINDOW IN EXISTING HISTORIC MASONRY OPENING,
WINDOW SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION PER DWGS, TYP
BUILDING
SERVICE
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
REMOVE RETROFIT INFILL MATERIAL & PROVIDE NEW
WINDOW SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIG. CONFIG. TYP
PROVIDE OPENING FOR NEW
ELEVATOR DOOR
COFFEE
STOP
179 SF
COMMON
LOUNGE
001
MAIL
335 SF
COMMON
LOUNGE
002
WCWASH
ELEV: 18.95
VEST
ELEV: 17.72
PATIO
SLOPED
WALK
1:20
PATIO
B.O. STAIR
21.7
ELEV: 17.61
ELEV: 17.72
ZERO CURB
ELEV:
18.95
NEW COVERED ENTRY
PLANTERS
DN
TRASH
B.O. RISER
ELEV: 19.8
T.O. RISER/
WALKWAY
ELEV: 21.1
EQ
EQ
EQ
UP
DN
UP DN
597 SF
1BR
106
560 SF
1BR
105
797 SF
2BR
104
796 SF
2BR
103
462 SF
ST
102
457 SF
ST
101
ELEV
INFILL EXISTING STAIR OPENING TO
MEET CORRIDOR FLOOR ELEVATION
RETROFIT EXISTING RAMP FOR
COMPLIANT ACCESSIBLE
SECONDARY ENTRY FROM STREET
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR &
TRANSOM ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE NEW
GLAZED METAL DOOR & TRANSOM
SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP.
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR &
TRANSOM ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE NEW
GLAZED METAL DOOR & TRANSOM
SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP.
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR
BASE, CHALK RAILS, SCOTIA MOULDINGS]
TO BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS
HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
U
U U
U
U
U
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
INSTALL NEW RATED DOOR IN
EXISTING OPENING; HISTORIC CLASSROOM
ENTRY DOOR TO BE RETAINED & FIXED IN
OPEN POSITION; EXISTING DOOR TRIM
TO BE REINSTALLED.
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF
DEMISING WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND, TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM &
HARDWARE TO BE RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
MAINTAIN EXISTING CLASSROOM DEMISING
WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE; HISTORIC TRIM TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED WHERE POSSIBLE.
FEDERAL ST
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR BASE, SCOTIA MOULDINGS] TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
A-202.
3
A-202.
5
A-201
2
A-201
1
A-202.
4
NEW RESILIENT FLOORING AT CORRIDORS
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
PROTECT, MAINTAIN & RESTORE
EXISTING HARDWOOD FLOORS AT
CLASSROOMS WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP
ENLARGE EXISTING CLASSROOM
OPENING FOR NEW ELEVATOR DOOR;
REPLICATE TRIM AT OPENING, PTD, TYP
A-601
3
QUIET
STOP
LIBRARY
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP 536 SF
1BR
107
363 SF
ST
108
560 SF
1BR
109
NEW ROOF OUTLINE BELOW
PROPOSED TRASH CHUTE ACCESS
LEGEND
AREA OF FLOOR INFILL
AREA OF HISTORIC TRIM
AREA OF HISTORIC CHALK
BOARDS & RAILS
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A-101
GARDEN LEVEL and
FIRST FLOOR PLAN160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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8/31/2018 MHC SUBMISSION
UP
DN
UP DN
818 SF
2BR
204
818 SF
2BR
203
568 SF
1BR
205
474 SF
ST
202
463 SF
ST
201
601 SF
1BR
206
ELEV
539 SF
1BR
207
363 SF
ST
208 563 SF
1BR
209
A-500
ST
A-500
2BR
A-500
1BR
INFILL EXISTING STAIR OPENING TO
MEET CORRIDOR FLOOR ELEVATION
U
U
U
U
U
U
U U
U
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR
BASE, CHALK RAILS, SCOTIA MOULDINGS]
TO BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS
HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
INSTALL NEW RATED DOOR IN
EXISTING OPENING; HISTORIC CLASSROOM
ENTRY DOOR TO BE RETAINED & FIXED IN
OPEN POSITION; EXISTING DOOR TRIM
TO BE REINSTALLED.
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF
DEMISING WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND, TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM &
HARDWARE TO BE RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
MAINTAIN EXISTING CLASSROOM DEMISING
WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE; HISTORIC TRIM TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED WHERE POSSIBLE.
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR BASE, SCOTIA MOULDINGS] TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
A-201
2
A-201
1
A-202.
4
NEW RESILIENT FLOORING AT CORRIDORS
PROTECT & MAINTAIN HISTORIC GLAZING
SYSTEM; REMOVE RETROFIT METAL DOOR AND
PROVIDE NEW RATED ENTRY DOOR & VESTIBULE
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
PROTECT & MAINTAIN
EXISTING CORRIDOR DOOR &
GLAZING SYSTEM
ENLARGE EXISTING CLASSROOM
OPENING FOR NEW ELEVATOR DOOR;
REPLICATE TRIM AT OPENING, PTD, TYP
PROPOSED TRASH CHUTE ACCESS
818 SF
2BR
304
818 SF
2BR
303
568 SF
1BR
305
475 SF
ST
302
464 SF
ST
301
539 SF
1BR
307
600 SF
1BR
306
356 SF
ST
308
570 SF
1BR
309
ELEV
UP
DN
DN
INFILL EXISTING STAIR
OPENING TO MEET CORRIDOR
FLOOR ELEVATION
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR
BASE, CHALK RAILS, SCOTIA MOULDINGS]
TO BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS
HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
HISTORIC DOOR TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN
SAME LOCATION ON ONE SIDE OF DEMISING
WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND,
TYP. ALL HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE
RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
INSTALL NEW RATED DOOR IN
EXISTING OPENING; HISTORIC CLASSROOM
ENTRY DOOR TO BE RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN
POSITION; EXISTING DOOR TRIM
TO BE REINSTALLED; INSTALL RATED (PTD GWB)
ASSEMBLY BEHIND ETR TRANSOM WINDOW
HISTORIC DOOR & TRANSOM TO BE FIXED IN PLACE IN SAME LOCATION ON ONE
SIDE OF DEMISING WALL W/ RATED GWB INFILL WALL BEHIND (PTD), TYP. ALL
HISTORIC TRIM & HARDWARE TO BE RETAINED/REINSTALLED WHERE POSSIBLE.
MAINTAIN EXISTING CLASSROOM DEMISING
WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE; HISTORIC TRIM TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED WHERE POSSIBLE.
HISTORIC CLASSROOM ENTRY DOORS TO BE
RETAINED & FIXED IN OPEN POSITION, TYP
HISTORIC TRIM [INC WAINSCOT, FLOOR BASE, SCOTIA MOULDINGS] TO
BE RETAINED & RESTORED AS HIGHLIGHTED, TYP
U
U
U
U
U
U
U U
U
A-202.
3
A-201
2
A-201
1
A-202.
4
NEW RESILIENT FLOORING AT CORRIDORS
PROTECT & MAINTAIN HISTORIC GLAZING
SYSTEM; REMOVE RETROFIT METAL DOOR AND
PROVIDE NEW RATED ENTRY DOOR & VESTIBULE
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING
CORRIDOR DOOR & GLAZING SYSTEM
PROTECT & MAINTAIN
EXISTING CORRIDOR DOOR &
GLAZING SYSTEM
ENLARGE EXISTING CLASSROOM
OPENING FOR NEW ELEVATOR DOOR;
REPLICATE TRIM AT OPENING; PTD, TYP
LOW ACCESS
GATE
PROPOSED TRASH CHUTE ACCESS
LEGEND
AREA OF FLOOR INFILL
AREA OF HISTORIC TRIM
AREA OF HISTORIC CHALK
BOARDS & RAILS
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A-102
SECOND and THIRD
FLOOR PLAN160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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DN
A-202.
3
A-202.
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A-201
2
A-201
1
A-202.
4
ELEVATOR OVER RUN
ELEVATOR
CONTROL
ROOM
UNASSIGNED; NO
COMMON USE
UNASSIGNED; NO
COMMON USE
REMOVE EXISTING
HARDWARE & PROVIDE NEW
PROTECT & MAINTAIN EXISTING HISTORIC GLAZED
PARTITION & DOOR ASSEMBLY
A-202.
3
A-202.
5
A-201
2
A-201
1
VENT FOR ELEVATOR BELOW
EXISTING SLATE ROOF TO REMAIN;
REPAIR IN KIND
EXISTING COPPER ROOFING & FLASHING
TO BE REFURBISHED WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP
EXISTING COPPER FLASHING & GUTTERS TO
BE REFURBISHED WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE RESTORATION, TYP
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ATTIC and ROOF
PLAN160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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LEVEL 1
31' -2 51/128"
LEVEL 2
44' -4 51/128"
ROOF
95' -3 51/128"
THIRD FLOOR
PLAN
57' -6 51/128"
UNDERSIDE OF
TRUSS
73' -3 51/128"
VI
F
15
'
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9
"
VI
F
13
'
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2
"
VI
F
13
'
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2
"
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR
ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE NEW GLAZED METAL
DOOR SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP
REMOVE INFILL AT PREVIOUS TRANSOM OPENING
TO ACCOMODATE NEW TRANSOM WINDOW SYSTEM
TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATIONS, TYP
REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND CASING TRIM,
CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL
IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL-TYP. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
REMOVE INFILL AT PREVIOUS TRANSOM OPENING
TO ACCOMODATE NEW TRANSOM WINDOW SYSTEM
TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATIONS, TYP
OPEN AREAWAY
EXISTING SLATE ROOF TO BE REMAIN; REPAIR IN KIND
EXISTING COPPER ROOFING, FLASHING & GUTTERS
TO REMAIN; REFURBISH WHERE POSSIBLE
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STONE RESTORATION, TYP
A-800B
4
A-800
1
Sim
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STONE RESTORATION, TYP
LEVEL 1
31' -2 51/128"
LEVEL 2
44' -4 51/128"
GARDEN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN
18' -11 51/128"
THIRD FLOOR
PLAN
57' -6 51/128"
UNDERSIDE OF
TRUSS
73' -3 51/128"
REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND CASING TRIM,
CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL
IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL-TYP. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE RESTORATIONS, TYP
EXISTING COPPER ROOFING, FLASHING & GUTTERS TO REMAIN,
REFURBISH WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP
EXISTING SLATE ROOF TO REMAIN; REPAIR IN KIND
A-800
1
ELEVATOR VENT
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STONE RESTORATIONS, TYP
PARKING LOT
17' -8 41/64"
NEW COVERED ENTRY BYND
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PROPOSED BUILDING
ELEVATIONS160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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1/8" = 1'-0"1 WEST ELEVATION - PROPOSED
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LEVEL 1
31' -2 51/128"
LEVEL 2
44' -4 51/128"
GARDEN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN
18' -11 51/128"
THIRD FLOOR
PLAN
57' -6 51/128"
UNDERSIDE OF
TRUSS
73' -3 51/128"
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR
ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE NEW GLAZED METAL
DOOR SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP
REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND CASING TRIM,
CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL
IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL-TYP. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
EXISTING SLATE ROOF TO BE REMAIN; REPAIR IN KIND
EXISTING COPPER ROOFING, FLASHING & GUTTERS
TO REMAIN; REFURBISH WHERE POSSIBLE
PROVIDE NEW METAL
DOOR SYSTEM
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT INFILL MATERIAL. REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW
& CASING TRIM, CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL IN
LOCATION OF REMOVAL WHERE POSSIBLE, TYP. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
A-800B
3
REMOVE EXISTING INFILL MATERIAL;
PROVIDE NEW WINDOW SYSTEM TO
REPLICATE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATIONS
PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP
PARKING LOT
17' -8 41/64"
NEW COVERED ENTRY CANOPY
LEVEL 1
31' -2 51/128"
LEVEL 2
44' -4 51/128"
GARDEN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN
18' -11 51/128"
THIRD FLOOR
PLAN
57' -6 51/128"
UNDERSIDE OF
TRUSS
73' -3 51/128"
BOILER ROOM
16' -8 51/128"
REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND CASING TRIM,
CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL
IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL-TYP. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
EXISTING SLATE ROOF TO BE REMAIN; REPAIR IN KIND
EXISTING COPPER ROOFING, FLASHING & GUTTERS
TO REMAIN; REFURBISH WHERE POSSIBLE
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT DOOR & TRANSOM ASSEMBLY; PROVIDE
NEW GLAZED METAL DOOR & TRANSOM SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP.
PARKING LOT
17' -8 41/64"
NEW COVERED
ENTRY BYND
EXISTING DOOR TO BE REMOVED;
NEW HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE DOOR OR
GLAZING SYSTEM TO INFILL EXISTING
MASONRY OPENING
REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW AND CASING TRIM,
CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE, REFINISH & REINSTALL
IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL-TYP. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR REFINISHING PROCEDURES.
ARCHITECT CONSULTANT STAMP KEY PLAN SHEET TITLE
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PROPOSED BUILDING
ELEVATIONS160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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1/8" = 1'-0"5 NORTH ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"3 EAST ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"4 PARTIAL NORTH ELEVATION
4'0 8'16'
4
3
5
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
EXISTING WOOD WINDOW RESTORATION SCOPE:
• REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW & CASING TRIM; CATALOGUE &
STORE ONSITE DURING DEMOLITION
• REMOVE EXISTING PAINT; COORDINATE ALL PROCEDURES
PER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
• REGLAZE
• PROVIDE NEW HARDWARE INCLUDING POWER ASSIST
• PAINT AND REFINISH PER SPECIFICATIONS
• REINSTALL IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL
• PROVIDE NEW INTERIOR ENERGY STORMS
ETR STONE SILL; REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STONE RESTORATION, TYP.
3' - 8" MO, VIF
8'
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4"1 1/4"
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WINDOW DETAILS
RESTORATION -
HISTORIC APPROACH
160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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1 1/2" = 1'-0"1 WINDOW ELEVATION, TYP
EXISTING WOOD CLASSROOM WINDOW TO BE RESTORED, TYP
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
ETR STONE SILL; REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STONE RESTORATION, TYP.
REMOVE EXISTING INFILL MATERIAL; PROVIDE
NEW WINDOW SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP
4
1
/
2
"
1
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2
"
4"
4'
-
8
2
3
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5
6
"
1 1/4"
3' - 8"
C
D
A
ETR EXTERIOR WALL
REUSE EXISTING WINDOW
CASING OR MATCH EXISTING,
TYP
PT WD BLOCKING AS REQ'D
ETR STONE SILL, TYP; REF SPECS
FOR STONE RESTORATION
ETR EXTERIOR WALL
NEW JAMB FLASHING BYND
NEW ALUM WINDOW SYSTEM, TYP
MEETING RAIL
BRICK BEYOND
APPLIED VERT MUNTIN BYND
FILL VOIDS WITH LOW
EXPANDING FOAM INSUL (NEW)
NEW JAMB FLASHING BYND
NEW SELF ADHERED
MEMBRANE FLASHING
NEW MTL SILL PAN FLASHING
W/ UPTURNED LEG
NEW ALUM PANNING
1
1
/
2
"
REVEAL WINDOW UNIT VARIES, VIF
INTERIOREXTERIOR
INTERIOR WINDOW SCREEN
INTERIOR WINDOW SCREEN
NEW PT WD BLOCKING, TYP
FINISH/SEAL & PAINT ETR
MASONRY RETURN
BRICK BEYOND
FINISH/SEAL & PAINT ETR
MASONRY RETURN
FINISH/SEAL & PAINT ETR
MASONRY RETURN
FILL VOIDS W/ LOW
EXPANSION FOAM INSUL
EXISTING STEEL LINTEL TO BE
PRIMED/PAINTED, AS REQ'D
4"
5"
FINISH/SEAL & PAINT
ETR MASONRY WALL
APPLIED VERT MUNTIN BYND
NEW WD STOOL TO MATCH
EXISTING, TYP
SPACER BAR AT APPLIED MUNTIN
APPLIED MUNTIN
SPACER BAR AT APPLIED MUNTIN
APPLIED MUNTIN
13
/
1
6
"
13
/
1
6
"
A
B
C
B
D
• REMOVE EXISTING INFILL MATERIAL AT HISTORIC TRANSOM
OPENING
• COORDINATE ALL PROCEDURES PER ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT
• PROVIDE NEW WINDOW SYSTEM TO REPLICATE ORIGINAL
CONFIGURATIONS PER ORIG. DWGS, TYP
• PROVIDE NEW INTERIOR ENERGY STORMS
RE-OPEN EXISTING AREAWAY
8"
4' - 10"
5'
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0
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4"13/16"1 3/4"
4"
13
/
1
6
"
1
3
/
4
"
4"
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
MASONRY RESTORATION, TYP
ETR STONE BANDING; REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STONE RESTORATION, TYP
D
B
C
B
A
INTERIOREXTERIOR
4"
1
1
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4
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WINDOW DETAILS
REPLACEMENT -
HISTORIC APPROACH
160 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM HISTORIC SCHOOLS
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COALITION, INC.218010.1
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3/4" = 1'-0"3 REPLICATED WINDOW ELEVATION
3" = 1'-0"1 PROPOSED WINDOW SECTION
EXISTING WOOD WINDOW RESTORATION SCOPE:
• REMOVE EXISTING INFILL MATERIALS & EXISTING METAL SCREENS
• REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW & CASING TRIM; CATALOGUE & STORE ONSITE DURING DEMOLITION
• REMOVE EXISTING PAINT; COORDINATE ALL PROCEDURES PER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
• REGLAZE
• PROVIDE NEW HARDWARE INCLUDING POWER ASSIST
• PAINT AND REFINISH PER SPECIFICATIONS
• REINSTALL IN LOCATION OF REMOVAL
• PROVIDE NEW INTERIOR ENERGY STORMS
ETR STONE SILL; REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE RESTORATION, TYP.
3/4" = 1'-0"4 REPLICATED WINDOW ELEVATION
3" = 1'-0"2 EXISTING WINDOW SECTION
REMOVE EXISTING RETROFIT INFILL MATERIAL;
REPLACE W/ NEW WINDOW SYSTEM TO MATCH
ORIGINAL CONFIGURATIONS; COORDINATE ALL
PROCEDURES PER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
ETR STONE SILL; REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STONE RESTORATION, TYP.
ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION
OF INFILLED WINDOW TO BE REPLICATED
[AT INFILLED AREAWAY]
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
April 22, 2020
Paul Durand, Chair
Design Review Board
98 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Durand,
We are writing to comment on several matters coming before the Design Review Board at its meeting
on April 22nd.
30 Federal Street
Historic Salem provided comments on December 19, 2019 to the Salem Redevelopment Authority
primarily with respect to the effect of the project on the pedestrian walkway, which we noted is “an
important urban amenity”. We note that the revised plans labeled DRB 4.22.2020 do not address this
concern in any way. As a consequence, please consider the 12/19/19 comments to be outstanding.
49 Federal Street
This handsome Victorian Mansard house is a contributing building in the Federal Street National
Register District. We wanted to remind both the DRB and the SRA that the design guidelines to be
applied for buildings 50 years and older are the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties and the Salem Historical Commission Guidelines (Salem Renewal Plan, Section
3.3). We are concerned that the few remaining 19th-century residential structures in the SRA district
have come under increasing threat from very large additions which appear to not to be in compliance
with the guidelines. We urge the DRB and the SRA to seriously consider the resulting alteration of
historic fabric in projects going forward. We also ask you to consider the impact on the urban design of
the district due to the increase of impervious surface areas created to accomodate parking for additional
units.
13 Hawthorne Boulevard and 160 Federal Street
The redevelopment of these historic schools are before the DRB for design review in accordance with
the Municipal and Religious Building Reuse Ordinance. We want to express to the Board our
enthusiastic endorsement of these plans and the efforts of the North Shore CDC to create needed
affordable housing while repurposing these important historic buildings.
Sincerely,
Tim Jenkins,
President
Cc: Salem Redevelopment Authority