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5 HIGGINSON SQUARE - BUILDING INSPECTION 14 44 5 HIGGINS SQUARE �Y°�@i; 110 � �9� UPC 10330 t� No.153L 'AT NA5TIN08. WN Certificate No: 995-06 Building Permit No.: 995-06 Commonwealth of Massachusetts �4 r• Gitj of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the CONDOMINIUM located at ------- ---------- --Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the ---CITY--OF-SAL-EM ' Address - Town/City Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UNIT 1N This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto,and expires ---------__-_ --------------_-_---------- unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date - Issued On:Mon Jun 19,2006 #- - --- /^; ------- ----- GeoTMS®2006 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. --------------- - ---- .01.099 y tits W O *CIV � 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 995-06 GIS#: 550 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map: 351- Block: CITY OF SALEM Lot: 0252; Category: Permit# 99506 r BUILDING PERMIT Project# JS-2006-1911 Est.Cost: $8,500.00 Fee Charged: $104.00 Balance Due: '$.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: Leland Hussey STATE-032197 Lot Size(sq.11): 6065 Zoning: D3 Owner: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Units Gained: Applicant: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Units Lost: A T. 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE Dig Safe#: ISSUED ON: 07-Jun-2006 AMENDED ON. EXPIRES ON. 07-Nov-2006 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK. (FIRST FLOOR NORTH 1) Spray W/2XY,Install Sand And Coat With Plaster. Relocate Lighting. POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET------- Electric Gas Plumbing Building Underground: Underground: Underground: Excavation: Service: Meter: 011 - Footings: Rough: /„ 0c .ough: - Rough:,_ l ��4 Foundation: - Final: Final: Final: Rough Nrame: " r X06 J�� FireplacelChimney: D.P.W. Fire Health Insulad n: Meter. Oil: Fina (louse# Smoke: Tr ury: Water: Alarm: t Sewer: Sprinklers: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM l4fON YIOLATION OFF S to RULES AND REGULATIONS. i Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount: BUILDING REC-2006-002561 - 07-Jun-06 22691 .,y $104.00 .. was. ® 1 4 Y. �, 7 Von GO iple .ort GcoTMS®2006 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. . vsQVE Ag �"Ulrb CITY OF SALEM BUILDING 'PERMIT Certificate No: Building Permit No.: 116-2000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the BUSINESS located at -------------------------------------------------- Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OF SALEM - ---------- -- --- ----------- --- - ----------- - ------------ - - ----------- -- -------- Address TowrVCity Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PHASE 1 FOR UNIT S-2 This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires - ............. - - -- _ - unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date ---------- — ____ Issued On: Wed Aug 22, 2001 !" - -------- --- - - -- GeoTMS®2007 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. -----------------------_--------- -__... __-_--_-_--___---_-------------___-------..--.-- CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 116-2000 GIS#: 550 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map' 35 - Map: OF SALEM Block: I Lot: 0252 Permit: Building: Category: 437 NotuesidentiaLad BUILDING PERMIT Permit#, 116-2000 Project# JS-2001-0196 Esti Cost: $184,100.00 Fee: ' $1,846.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: _ _ Contractor: License: Use Group: "' Leland Hussey General Contractor-Salem#317 Lot Size(sq.ft.)- 6065 Owner. HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Zoning: BS Applicant: Leland Hussey Units Gained: Units Lost ' AT. 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE ISSUED ON. 10-Aug-2000 EXPIRES ON: 10-Aug-2001 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK. Phase LI per plans submitted.F.R.D. Call for OIr PGC tI 1 I I}t to Occupy POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumhi Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Inspector of Buildings � a/off Undergroun � Service: Meter: Footings: Roug�CC� Rough: House# Foundation: FinaBa/d1�2• Final: � ( Rough Frame: Fireplace/Chimney: Gas Fire Department Board of Health Insulation: Rough: Oil: Lf 1�3'Ot Final: Final: Smoke: Treasury: dJ, THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount: BUILDING REC-2001-000213 10-Au.00 01 $1,846.00 GeoTMS®1995 Des Lauriers&Associates,Inc. ��•�ONDtT,t � C VSOVE AD CITY OF SALEM . BUILDING PERMIT Certificate No: 983-07 _ Building Permit No.: 983-07 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the RESIDENCE located at ----------------------RESIDENCE located ------- Dwelling Type 0005HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OF SALEM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Address Towr✓City,Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR 2R This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires ............ unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date --------------------- _ ___-_--------------_------------_--_---------- Issued On:Mon Jul 30,2007 ------------- ---------- ----------- ----------------- ------- --- - ----- GeoTMS®2007 Des Leaders Municipal Solutions,Inc. -------------- - --------------------------------iF---------------------- ;:�'9�Q1'Q• �� F ' � _ � ' v +I •� p1Yi�1S�� ;� ��5 C�� 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 983-07 GIs#: 550 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map: 35 Block: CITY OF SALEM Lot: 0252 Category: TENANT FIT OUT Permit# 983-07 BUILDING PERMIT Project# JS-2007-001612 Est. Cost: $60,000.00 Fee Charged: $665.00 Balance Due: $.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor. License: 1 Expires Use Group:: . Groom Construction CONSTRUCTIO SUPERVISOR-060887 Lot S1ze(sq.ft.): 6065 Owner: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Zoning: B5 Units Gained: Applicant: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Unns Lost: AT: 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE Dig Safe#: ISSUED ON: 18-May-2007 AMENDED ON. EXPIRES ON. 16-Nov-2007 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: TENANT FIT UP 2R& T.J.S. POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET _\ Electric Gas Plumbing Building 1 '—- - -Vndq ground:- -- - _Undergrouni:: Underground: Excavation: Scrvic Meter: Footings: Rough;/�-be?/ia7 � ,Rough: Rough: Foundation: ri Final: A,�rYk -� Final: Final: Rough Frame: / o Fireplac CI rturey D.P.W. Fire //� !,3 P— le Insulation: B_if p7� Meter: tl! %, f(LL°` 2 final: Ir House# o ..11Mfffff qq a y: 3 o ty /ZrWater: ar cO f"'_�llJ one td.� Sewer: Sprinklers: Pik - t9z UG J C Ha tt,{•o A- THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIO ATIO OF ANY OF. ITS '6 RULES AND REGULATIONS. I Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amman: BUILDING REC-2007-001959 - 18-May-07 14343 $665.00 . Call for Permit to V'.'Jc � GcoTMS®2007 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. - e (/l, �v YSQVE AD CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT 6 Certificate No: 983-07 Building Permit No.: 983-07 Commonweaith cf ylassachuseffs City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the RESIDENCE located at Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OF SALEM ------------------ ------------------- - - -- -- - - Address TowrVCity Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR (3R) This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date Issued On: Tue Jun 26,2007 ---------------- - --------- GeoTMS®2007 Des Launers Municipal Solutions,Inc. ------ ---------------------------------------------- s;• �l'Q• ? ''Igg 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 983-07 GIS#: 1550 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:, . 35. Block. CITY OF SALEM Lot:- 0252 Category: TENANT FIT-OUT' Permit# 983-07 BUILDING PERMIT Project#. JS-2007-001612 Est.Cost: ' $60,000.00 Fee Charged: $665.00 Balance Due:. Is.60 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class:: Contractor: License: Expires Use Group: .; Groom Construction CONSTRUCTIO SUPERVISOR-060887 Lot Zoning:: , i7:$.): B5 Owner., HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Zoning: ., BS Units Gained: Applicant: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Units Lost:. AT: 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE Dig Safe#: ISSUED ON: 18-May-2007 AMENDED ON: EXPIRES ON. 16-Nov-2007 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK. TENANT FIT UP 2R&(Or.J.S. POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Electric Gas Plumbing Building Underground: Underground: Underground: Excavation: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough:Rough: Rough: Foundation: // , p Final: A*rf.rJ/ Final: Final: Rough Frame: . 10 3 j 6 -3 F� —ZC o Fireplac C mncy: D.P.W. Fire Health Q t_- 3 Insulation: Meer: :�/ Final: O L� House# /' Eranl Treasu p L YW 4e ce Water: 19. Sewer: Sprinklers: l`J "dGH THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIO ATIO OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. , Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount; BUILDING REC-2007-001959 18-May-07 14343 5665.00 Call for Permit to accupll GcoTMS®2007 Do Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. Certificate No: Building Permit No.: 983-07 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the RESIDENCE/GALLERY located at Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OF SALEM Address TowrVCjty Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY RESIDENCE/ART GALLERY SOUTH 2/NORMAN JONES This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto,and expires unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date Issued On:Mon Jun 18,2007 ----- ~-' ----- — 1D' ""`✓--- - '�,.(;;---------------- GeoTMS®2007 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions;Inc. F g W s 0 • o�ra�s`'� civt� Certificate No: Building Permit No.: 116-2000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Oalem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the BUSINESS located at Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OF SALEM Address TovwVCity Name IS HEREBY GRANTED: A PERMAPN'ENT CEpTTFTCATE OF OCCUPANCY PHASE 1 FOR PERMIT 1016=2000 This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto,and expires Wednesday Ma-Y-2-3,-2-001---- unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date Issued On: Wed Aug 22,2001 ------------ -------- --- GeoTMS®2006 Des Launers Municipal Solutions,Inc. CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT Certificate No: Building Permit No.: 116-2000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the BUSINESS located at ------------------- Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUAREin the CITY OF SALEM -------------------- -- - -------- ---- -- ------------------------------------------------- ------------- Address Town/City Name IS HEREBY GRAPdTEI APER1 1JAPv'E T CU7RTTMCATE OF OCCUPANCY PHASE 2 This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto,and expires Wednesday May 23,2001 unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date Issued On:Wed Aug 22,2001 - - ---- -- ----- GeoTMS®2006 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. ----------------------------------------------------- ---- CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT JOB SITE COPY BUILDING �,�r CITY M, SALEM PERMIT '�° SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • 'l `f•Cr 9�/MMECPND DATE FEBRUARY c:5 19 Q10 PERMIT NO. 1.016—:::000 APPLICANT SCOTT PITT ADDRESS_ 41 UNI01�I STI�EET _IG1.1396 (NO_) (STREET) ONTP'S LICENSE) ary MANCHESTER STATE1)l'ZIFCODE 01944 TEL NO 978-526-8567. PERMIT To ALTERATION _) STORY HIGGItJS BUILDING NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS 1 (TYPEOFIMPROVEMENT) NO. (PROPOSED USE) ZONING AT(LOCATION) 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE DISTRICT tNo.) (STPEET) BETWEEN AND (GROSS STREET) (CROSS STREET) SUBDIVISION IYIAP 35107 02;S LOCK IZE 0006065 So FT BUILDING IS TO BE FT.WIDE BY FT.LONG BV FT.IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM IN CONSTRUCTION TO TYPE. USE GROUP BASEMENT WALLS OR FOUNDATION (TYPE) REMARKS INTERIOR BUILD OUT PER PLANS SUBMITTED. HIGGINS BLOCK BUILDING. T. J. S. AREA OR ESTIMATED COST.p 10��+ Ij 00 FEE MIT$- 7.IZI Ej S, ILI I[I VOLUME. (CUBICISOUARE FEET) OWNERI-1113GINSON BLOCK REALTY TRUSI" BUILDING DEPT ADDRESS 14 DERBY SQUARE BY f. .a. S S PERMIT CONVEYS NO RIGHT TO OCCUPY ANY STREET,ALLEY OR SIDEWALK OR ANY PART THEREOF,EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENT LY.ENCROACHMENTS PUBLIC PROPERTY,NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED UNDER THE BUILDING CODE.MUST BE APPROVED BY THE JURISDICTION,STREET OR ALLEY GRADES AS WELL AS DEPTH AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC SEWERS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT RELEASE THE APPLICANT FROM THE CONDITIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS. _ MINIMUM OF THREE CALL INSPECTIONS APPROVED PLANS MUST BE RETAINED ON JOB AND THIS CARD KEPT WHERE APPLICABLE SEPARATE REOUIRED FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION WORK: PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR 'I.FOUNDATIONS OR FOOTINGS. POSTED UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE. WHERE A ELECTRICAL.PLUMBING nnID -I PRIOR TO COVERING STRUCTURAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED,SUCH BUILDING SHALL MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS. MEMBERS(READY TO LATH). NOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE. 3.FINAL INSPECTION BEFORE OCCUPANCY, POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM STREET BUILDING INSPECTION APPROVALS PLUMBING INSPECTION APPROVALS ELECTRICAL INSPECTION APPROVALS � 1 2 2 2 BOARD OF HEALTH GAS INSPECTION APPROVALS FIRE DEPT.INSPECTING APPROVALS I OTHER CITY ENGINEER 2 - 2 WORK SHALL NOT PROCEED UNTIL THE [AS OR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION WILL BECOME NULL AND VOID IF CONSTRUCTION WORK IS INSPECTIONS INDICATED ON THIS CARD INSPECTOR HAS APPROVED THE VARIOUS OT STARTED WITHIN SIX w10NTHS'OF DATE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED CAN BE ARRANGED FOR BY TELEPHONE STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION. NOTED ABOVE. 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 116-2000 GIS #: 550 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS p: 35 CITY OF SALEM lock: Lot: 0252 Perm`` Bailding BUILDING PERMIT Category: 437 Nonresidential ad Permit# 116-2000 Project# J.S-2001-01 66 Est.Cost: $184,100.00 Fee: $1,846.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const. Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: Leland Hussey General Contractor-Salem#317 Lot Size(sq. ft.): 6065 Owner: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Zoning: B5 Applicant: Leland Hussey Units Gained: AT: 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE Units Lost: ISSUED ON. 10-Au.-2000 EXPIRES ON: 10-Aug-2001 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK. Phase II per plans submitted.F.R.D. Call for Permit to 01cco rl[�,�I POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET spector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Inspector of Buildings Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Fireplace/Chimney: Gas Fire Department Board of Health Insulation: Rough: Oil: Final: Final: Smoke: Treasury: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount: BUILDING REC-2001-000213 10-Aug-00 01 $1,846.00 -GeoTDIS®1998 Des Lauricrs S Associates,Inc. 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE 680-2002 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS GIs#:: , 550 ., CITY OF SALEM Map: 11 35 �,�b Blo Lot. : .._ 0 . ?p HVAC PERMIT Lot: :=:0252 Permit v HVAC Category: 437 Nonresidenual:addili: Permit# - '680-2002 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Project# ',' JS-2002-1565 sr'Cost: $32,000.00 Contractor: License: Fee $325.00 . _ ! Leland Hussey General Contractor-Salem#317 of Fixtures: Owner: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR Applicant: HIGGINSON SQUARE REALTY TR AT. 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE ISSUED ON. 24-Apr-2002 AMMENDED ON. EXPIRES ON: 17-Oct-2002 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: Completion of HVAC and office built @ 5 Higginson Sq. for Higginson Block Realty Trust. Work being done by Craney HVAC and Craney Elec._FRD THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount: BUILDING REC-2002-001679 24-Apr-02 18080 $325.00 liy3PORTANT: An inspection is REQUIRED upon completion of work, please call 745-9595 Ext. 385 GeoTMS®2002 Des Landers Municipal Solutions,Inc. 10 ¢ V3QVE M CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT ONUITIA^ CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR 2 ! SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 �L?g FAX: 978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR October 30, 2006 To Whom it May Concern The property in Salem known as 5 Higginson Square, Unit S-1 (Map 35/Lot252) is a legal, conforming, property located in the 5 (Downtown Business District) zone. This property currently has no zoning violations. Si erely, a Thomas St. Pierre Zoning Enforcement Officer Copy oNmTA� CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT iBg 126 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 . FAX: 978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR January 25, 2007 To Whom it May Concern: The property in Salem known as 5 Higgison Square Unit S-2 (Map 35-Lot252) is a Legal conforming property located in the B-5 (Downtown Business District) zone. This Property currently has no zoning violations. rSine , Thomas St. Pierre Zoning Enforcement Officer Renovation To Higgins Block BUILDING CODE REVIEW Massachusetts State Building Code The renovations will require conformity with the Massachusetts State Building Code (MSBC), Sixth Edition. Directly applicable Articles and Sections include: b. Article 34: Repair, Alteration, Addition, and Change of Use of Existing Buildings In the case of this structure,the original use would is classified as business use. The proposed use is classified as business. In this instance repair and restoration of existing building must proceed with compliance to the MSBC requirements in 3404.0 Requirements for Continuation of the same use group or Change to A Use Group Resulting in a Change in Hazard Index of one or less. Massachusetts Architectural Access Board Regulations The existing residence does not comply with the requirements of the (MAAB). This proposed addition will conform to (MAAB) Requirements. The following Massachusetts and local Codes were reviewed to develop the required renovation. a. 780 CMR: State Board of Building Regulations and Standards, Sixth Addition b. 521 CMR: Architectural Access Board C. 105 CMR, 410 (State Sanitary Code, Article II, Minimum Standard of Fitness for Human Habitation and shall conform with 248 CMR 2.01(7) d. 780 CMR code sections "Fire Protection System Requirements" e. NFPA Standards and Edition used for design of each specific fire protection system f. Sections of M.G.L., Chapter 148, "Fire Prevention" g. Sections of 527 CMR"Fire Prevention Regulation" h. Local by-laws, or ordinances i. Federal Laws (OSHA, ADA, etc.) Summary of the Code Analysis Findings The existing building does not have an operable fire suppression system. This renovation will include a fully operable fire suppression system which shall be connected to the fire alarm system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 as listed in Appendix A and comply with all requirements stated in 780 CMR 904 Fire Suppression Systems. Building Requirements The following tables contain the relevant code references from 780CMR. sixth edition. Existing Use Group 304 Use Group: Business Proposed Use Groups (304) Use Group: Business Zonina District Salem Zoning Ordinances B5 Central Development) Construction Type Type 3B unprotected (Noncombustible/Combustible) able 602 CODE REVIEW 1 Renovation To Higgins BlockNl Building Height and Use Groups Allowed Actual Co ment Floor Areas (Table 503) building Ht Building and area ht and area B—Business 4 st. 60' Height increase with automatic 28,800 6,100 sprinkler system (504.2) by one (1) story&twenty feet. Area increase with automatic' sprinkler system (506.3) by 100%. Occupancy Load (Table Floor Use Group GSF Proposed Comment 1008.1.2) Occu nits Basement 6,100 Total; 0 First N Business 3,050 Employees 30 First S Business 3,050 Employees 30 Total: 60 Second N Business 3.050 Employees 30 Second S Business 3,050 Employees 30 Total: 60 Third N Business 3,050 Employees 30 Thin) S Business 3,050 Employees 30 Total: 60 Fourth Business 3,050 Employees 30 Total: 60 Building Total: 210 Number of Exits (Table Floor Required Proposed Comment 1010.2 Basement 1 1 One exit door(36")off north stair First N 2 2 one exit door(36")off north stair One exit door(36")off west wall One exit door(36")off south stair First S 2 2 One exit dor off East wall Second N 2 2 One exit door(36")off norm stair One exit door(36")off central stair One exit door(36")off south stair Second S 2 2 One exit door 36" off central stair Third N 2 2 One exit door(36")off norm stair One exit door(36")off central stair One exit door(36")off south stair Third S 2 2 1 One egd door 36" off central stair Fourth 2 2 One exit door(36")off north stair one exit door 36" off central stair CODE REVIEW 2 Renovation To Higgins Block Length of Exit Travel Floor Maximum Proposed Comment (Table 1006.5) (Table 1009.4) With S rinkler Basement 250' 160' First N 250' First S 250' 63' Second N 250' 54' Second S 250' 62' Third N 250' 54' Third S 250' 62' Fourth 250' 54' Means of Egress (Table Floor and Required Proposed Comment 1009.2) (Table 1014.1) number of Min. egress Egress width occupants width per per stair and stair and door Door Basement Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 0 Doors 36" Doors 36" First N Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" First S Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" Second N Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" Second S Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" Third N Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" Third S Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" 1 Doors 36" Fourth Stairs 44" Stairs 44" 30 Doors 36" Doors 36" 1017.4 Door Hardware All doors shall swing in the direction of egress where serving an occupant load of 50 or more oersons. Fire Protection System Device Existing Proposed Comments (Chapter 9 Alarms NA New Per See narrative below Code Detectors NA New Per See narrative below Code CODE REVIEW 3 ' Renovation To Higgins Block i 780 CMR 715.0 Fire Resistance Location Structural Members ting Comment Rating of Structural Members Supporting Fire rated Assemblies Shafts 2 hr. Table 602 Corridors 0 hr Refer to: Table 1011.4 Stairs 2 hr Refer to: 1014.11 Reference Location Rating Fire Resistance Ratings of Exterior Walls: structural Elements Load Bearing: 2 Hr. able 602 Non-Load Bearin : 1 Hr. able 705.2 Fire Enclosure of Exits: 2 Hr. (1014.11, 709) Other Separation assemblies 1 Hr. Exit access corridors0 Hr. (Table 1011.4) Other non-loadbearing partitions 0 Hr. Interior loadbearing walls, Supporting one floor only or a loadbearing partitions, columns, roof girders,trusses, (other than roof 0 Hr. trusses) &framing Interior loadbearing walls, Supporting more than one floor loadbearing partitions, columns, 0 Hr. girders, trusses, (other than roof trusses) &framing Structural members 0 hr Not less than wall Supporting wall: supported. Floor construction 0 Hr. Including beams: Roof Construction, including beams, 15' or less in heights to lowest trusses and framing, arches & roof -member 0 Hr. deck. Roof Construction, including beams, More than 15' but less than 20' trusses and framing, arches &roof in heights to lowest member. deck. OHr. Roof Construction, including beams, 20' or more in height to lowest trusses and framinq, arches & roof member OHr. deck. CODE REVIEW 4 Renovation To Higgins Block Plumbing Requirements CMR 105, 410 (State Sanitary Code, Article II, Minimum Standard of Fitness for Human Habitation and shall conform with 248 CMR 2.010 Plumbing Requirements Fixture Count: (MA Plumbing Code WC Lavatory Urinal Floors MEN Pro osed Re uired Pr000sed Re uired Pro osed Re uired 15 1 HCP 1/25 1 HCP 1/50 0 0 WOMEN 15 1 HCP 1/20 1 HCP 1/50 0 0 Pro osed Re uired Floors Drinking 1/Floor 1/Floor 1� —4`" Fountains Service Sink 1/Floor I 1/Floor I V-0 Access Requirments 521 CMR:Architectural Access Board H.C. Parking NA MAAB Regulations) H.C.Access Wheel chair Access is accomplished through a new elevator to the (MAAB Regulations) first. second. third, and fourth floors. All or000sed entrances shall be wheelchair accessible. The building shall be equipped with a supervised sprinkler System and will not require an area of rescue assistance. CODE REVIEW 5 Renovation To Higgins Block Narrative Report 780 CMR 903.1.1 SECTION 7 —Building Description This section identifies specific features of a building that contributes to the overall understanding of the fire protection systems and features required to be identified in the Narrative Report a Building "Use"Group Business B b Totals uare footage of building 27,450 GSF c Building height 48' d Number of floors above grade 4 e Number of floors below grade 1 Square footage per floor 6.100 13rd & 3,050 4 Floor GSF Existina GSF Addition Total Basement 6,100 0 6100 First 6,100 0 6100 Second 6,100 0 6100 Third 6,100 0 6100 Fourth 3,050 0 3 050 Total 27,450 0 27.450 Type(s) of occupancies within the building Professional Offices h) Type(s) of construction (Noncombustible/Combustible) 3B Unprotected i Hazardous material usage and storage None i) High storage of commodities within a building usually None over 12 ft. k) Site access arrangement for emergency response Access off public streets to the front vehicles and side. CODE REVIEW 6 CITY OF SALEM PUBLIC PROPERTY � - a} DEPARTMENT KIMBCRLCY DRISCOLL MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET♦ SA1.GM,MASSAC11usrT-rs 019711 TE,u 978-745-9595 ♦ PAX:978-740-9846 January 15, 2008 Higginson Block Realty Trust c/o Thomas Newman RE: Building Permit Application for North Garden Unit at 5 Higginson Square Aka 10 Derby Square,North Garden Unit Dear Mr. Newman, Having reviewed your permit application and inspected the vacant space at Derby Square, I have determined that the renovations described in your application fail to meet the requirements of the State Building Code (780 CMR) section 1208 for residential occupancy of the below grade space at 10 Derby Square. In order to approve your application, we would need to review detailed drawings prepared by a Massachusetts registered Architect showing new and existing construction indicating rated doors and partitions,required modifications to the fire alarm and fire protection systems, and modifications to the existing storefront system with calculations indicating conformance to 780 CMR. S� er omas McGrath Assistant Building Inspector City of Salem cc: Thomas St. Pierre, OP-2001-0053 Building Permit No.: 116-2000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem BUILDING,ELECTRICAL&MECHANICAL PERMITS DEPARTMENT This is to Certify that the BUSINESS located at --------- ----------Dwelling Type 0005 HIGGINSON SQUARE in the CITY OFSALEM _. _---- -- - ---- Town/Cit y Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 30 Day occupancy/Permit#116-2000 SALEM NEWS SPACE ONLY This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto,and expires -Wednesday May 23,2001 unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date --------- -- -------- Issued On:Mon Apr 23,2001 ------ -------- — n �-✓� -- - GeoTMS®2001 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. — - _ FitAn E�C. O. COPY erg T "�l � 0 2 2 y CERTIFI TE OF OCCUPANCY ` llssued.LIA2 Permit 0. 3 CITY OF SALEM Cit of Salem$uildin Dept. 1 ta. SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 4/ ►,`?„ �00 01c)70 '- (4'e5 fl,alaooc �oynue cA� FEBRUARY 25 00 1016-2000 SCOTT PITT DATE - jnW-S-�-REPt1 IT NO. APPLICANT ADDRESS (11) (STREET) (CONTRS MANCHESTER MA 01944 978-526-8361 CITY . STATE_ZIP CODE TEL.NO. ALTERATION HIGGINS BUILDING NUMBER OF 1 PERMITTOO STORY DWELLING UNITS - ----(TYPE (IMPROVEMENT) NO. (PROPOSED USE) A E =DISTRICT AT(LOCATION) (NO.) (STREET) BETWEEN - AND (CROSS STREET) (CROSS STREET) MAP 35 0252 LOT 0006065 SO FT 'SUBDIVISION LOT BLOCK SIZE BUILDING ISTOBE FT.WIDEBY FT.LONGBV FT.IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM INCONSTRUCTION TOTVPE USEGROUP BASEMENT WALLS OR FOUNDATION (TYPE) INTERIOR BUILD OUT PER PLANS SUBMITTED. /� (HIGGINS BLOCK BUILDING. T. T. S. REMA it I �' . '� ' �" 3 ro0 3� D ' 5 ` te 108. 000 PERMIT, 1085. 00 AREA OR ESTIMATED COST$ FEE VOLUME (CUBIGSOUARE FEET) HIGGINSON BLOCK REALTY TRUST OWNER BUILDING DEPT, T. J. cJ . BY ADDRESS 0 x 5 j►�100 �1,R,,,, � �, Y CERTIFI AT OF OCCUPANCY /, /� Issued. Permitk ►vIG- City of Salem Buildin Dept. 3o T)Ay S Fi'tE/C. O. COPY v0 ,` riR 7 0� 5 CERTIFI TE OF OCCUPANCY .a6Issued. k�lW Permit F. . CITY OF SALEMi of Salem Buildin De , r� SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 FEBRUARY 25 00 1016-2000 DATE .'V p vEr9 fIT NO. SCOTT PITT ADDRESS 1 t APPLICANT (NO.) (STREET) (CONTR'S LICENSE) MANCHESTER MR 01944 TEL.No. 978-526-8361 . STATE_ZIP CODE CITY HIGGINS BUILDING gLTERATION DWEBLINGUNITS 1 PERMI7T0 (_) STORY (TYPE OFIMPROVEMENT).,-- .NO -1 (PROPOSED USE) _ ZONING -- - yy R ' DISTRICT LBIEMEEN_ATION)` (NO.1 (STREET( - - AND (CROSS STREET) (CROSSSTREET) MRP 35 0252 LOT @0@6@65 SQ FT 'SUBDIVISION LOT BLOCK SIZE .LONG BY FT.IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM IN CONSTRUCTION BUILDING IS TO BE Ff.WIDE BV FT TO TYPE USE GROUP BASEMENT WALLS OR FOUNDATION I TYPE) INTERFILE OUT ,PER PLANS SUBMITTED. Q� (HIGGINS BLOCK BUILDING. T. J S. REMA lk �/� �n ,� ..d--3 _ .__.CO J ?O V"7,/ C-0 aCr j J 1@e, @@@ PERMIT FEE AREA OR ESTIMATED COST I VOLUME (CUBICISOUARE FEET) . HIGGINSON BLOCK REALTY TRUST BUILDING DEPT. T. J. S OWNER BY ADDRESS March 35 2000 W%E WE ME WE WIE WE WE W/E W/E WE W/E WE W/E W/E W/E WE WE WE WE I WE WE WE WE WE W/E W/E W/E Higginson BlocklBuiltlln 314 3111 3/18 3125 411 418 4115 4922 4129 065113 5120 5127 813 SMO &17 6124 711 718 7M5 9/42 7129 SIS 8112 8119 8126 9M Pro eoted Renovation Schedule Propmd : Higgimon 8104*IR"Ry Tmet 90%Ardhitectuml Dramngs Auchhect MDG HH Moranl S2,S3 Tenamt Buikb A lmta9a9on of new gm wmce 8 meter bank Ebcfrleal: New 800 AMP service Smoke detectors,Pullboxm,Edterior Mtd Pubm,Key 6mc InsWatibn of 100 AMP boxes on N7.,N2,N3,N4 Metro Swift Sprinkler Syeftm Phase l-H i system on S2,S3 InsWIstm of s nnkler throidhmt rdmaindw of 6'Nlater main insWatm fora dnkler systm Elevator. Des' n Fabrkakn InsWRabon Ge ml Conditions: New center fire stair, Endmum of North RmStair Lobby Renovation,and a9 associated mrWtry HVAC: Inaklla6on of roof top HVACunits andasswiated ductwork for NI,N2,N3,N4 ADA Com liam BeMraoms w N7 N2,N3,N4 Installatan of 8ourescent upliohVrig on Ni,N2,N3 N4 NodhlBuikfi : AdOmal,misce9en w tenW buIldoLd w rreoessary Higginson Block Renovation Schedule 5-12 DERBY SQUARE, SALEM, MA 01970 PHASE ONE: Financing by USTrust (now Citizens Bank) GENERAL ITEMS: Construction Consultant Completion Date A.New 800 AMP service to building,removal of existing 400 AMP service Cranney Company March 1,2000 B.New 100 AMP boxes installed on S2,S3,N2 Cranny Company C.installation of natural gas with 8 meters Boston Gas D.Installation of HVAC to S2,S3 Cranney Company E.Floor Repair and Refinishing(S2,S3,N2,N3,N4) Abner Construction F.Sandblasting Brick Walls(S2,N2,N3,N4) Tower Sandblasting G.Misc.Painting H.Hanging of Sprinkler Pipes(S2,S3) Metro-Swift Sprink.Corp PLATE S2(Trlpking.com,Inc): 1.ADA Bathrooms(Male and Female) Complete Plumbing J.Kitchenette N E Home Work K.Temporary fire wall L. 2 Conference Rooms M.Floor Refinishing N.Misc.Electrical:Smoke Detectors,Uplighting PLATE S3(Tripking.com,Inc): O.ADA Bathrooms(Male and Female) P.Temporary fire wall O.Misc.Electrical:Smoke Detectors,Uplighting R.4 Offices PHASE TWO: Financing by USTrust (now Citizens Bank) GENERAL ITEMS: Construction Consultant Completion Date Building reappraisal,as is and as done USTrust February 15,2000 Millar Elevator presentation at HBRT January 31,2000 Selection of Elevator Company March 1,2000 Installation of new hoteless hydraulic elevator (Millar?) July 1,2000 Remaining Plates(N1,N2,N3,N4) July 1,2000 S.ADA Bathrooms(Male and Female) Complete Plumbing T.Kitchenettes N E Home Work U.Office Buildout as required V.Finish Electrical(100 Amp Boxes to N1,N3,N4):Smoke Detectors,Uplighting W. Installation of HVAC to remaining plates(N1,N2,N3,N4) Cranney Company X.Complete Install of Sprinkler System Metro-Swift Y.Complete Install of Fire Stairs/Emergency Lighting,etc. ' -*September 5, 2000 Mr. Peter Strout Building Commissioner City of Salem 1 Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Re: Higgins Block Renovation Project Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Strout: The following is intended to clarify elevator schedule& sprinkler configuration issues at a proposed renovation project(Higgins Block), Derby Square, Salem, MA. 1. Attached, please find the"Millar Elevator" schedule for the installation of the elevator&equipment for the Higgins Block, Salem, MA. Our office has been working with the contractor w/ elevator shaft work required for the installation. This work is currently being completed &will continue during the elevator installation. 2. In discussions with the sprinkler contractor it has been discussed that the proposed sprinkler system will meet all NFPA&MBC code requirements. It has been indicated to our office that a letter to this effect will be furnished at the completion of the sprinkler installation. If you have any questions regarding these or other issues for the Higgins Block renovation project, please call my office. Respectfully submitted, 4ctAr ore ct SWLJHigginsltr2 K. K. Morant 0 Co., Inc. P.O. Box 4485 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 978.744.5354 fax 978.740.9161 Email: hhm@Uac.net ".1-16-2000 15:11 P.01 • MWar Elevator M�uar� � 7 McNay Avenue FAX: 1 721 7 7338 exl 321 Vm S indles FAX: 1847247 wA N1ucUcstcr,dta olaao cinall! J1W1udw]grunWlar.cau Fwi nik To; Stephen Livermore @Fax 978-740 9161 From: Jim Ludvaig Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 @ 12:56PM Re: Higginson Block Installation Schedule pages: 1, including this As per our conversation the attached is the installation schedule for the above project. If there are any questions give me a call. Jim auc,-iG-2G�u i : is P,F12 Job Schedule Higginson Block IElem _ Task Name Duration Link Start Finish Z No. Installation Schedule 7.9 wks','�� 09/06/00 10/31100 0101 Unload/Preparation Id 09/06/00 09/06100 3 0201 Guide Rail Brackets 2 days 2 09/07/00 09108/00 0202 Stack Guide Rails 1 dayl 3 09/11/00 09/11/00 5 0203 Align/Clean/Tighten/Rails 1 day 4 09f12/00 ! 09/12/00 s 0301 Mach/Beams/Gov/Sheaves 0.5 days 5 09%13/00 09113/00 7 0302 Controls/SCR/Trans/Choke 0.5 days 6 09/13/00 09/13/00 $ 0303: Mach. Rm. Duct & Conduit 1 day 7 09/14/00 09/14/00 . .. 9 0304 Pull Mach. Wire 1 day 8 1 09/15/00 1 09/15!00 1 10 0305 Connect Mach. Rm. Wire 1 day 9 09/18/00 09/18/00 11 0401 Slinj//PltfmlSafety/Gds 1 day 10 09/19/00 09!19!00 12 0601' Pif Buffers & Switches 0.5 days 11 09/20/00 09/20/00 13 0602 Hatch Switches/Leveling 0.5 days 12 09/20/00 09/20/00 14 0603 Landing Fixture/Boxes 0.5 days 13 09/21/00 09/21/00 15 0604 Landing Elements/Covers 0.5 days 14 09/21!00 09!21/00 1180605; Hatchway Duct/Wirmg 1 day 15 09 1./22/00 09/22/00 n 0606 Pull Hatchwa .. Wire 1 day 16 09/25100 : 09/25/00 ..... ... 18 0607 . Connect Hatchway Wire 0.5 days 17 09/26/00 1 09/26/00 19 0608 Jack Unit 2 days 18 09/26/00 09/28/00 20 0609, Oil Delivery Line 2 days 19 09/2$100 10!02100 21 0701 Entrance Frame/Facial j 3 days 20 10/02/00 10/05/00 22 0702 1 Landing Door Panels 2 days 21 10lOb/00 10/09/00 07 23 03 Interlocks/Closers/Hangers 2 days 22 10 /0.9/00 10/11/00 24 0801 ! Cab/Door Panels 3 days 23 10/11/00 10/16/00 25 0802 Door Operator/Protection 2 days 2410/18/00 10118!00 26 Om 27 0902 9/0 Car Fixtures/Switches 1 day 25 110/18/00 10/19/00 Car Duct & Conduit 0.5 days 26 10/19/00 10/10 28 0903 Pull Car Wire 0.5 days' 27 10/20/00 10/20/00 29 0904 Connect car-W- ar Wire 1 day 28 10/20/00 I 10/23/00 30 1001 High Speed Adjust 2 days 29 10/23/00 10/25/00 H�31 1002 Signals/Programs/Testing 2 days 30 10/25/00 10/27/00 32 1101 Clean/Paint/Remove Mat'I i 2 days 31 10/27/00 10131/00 j Wed OSr16 M - Millar Elevator Jpage 1 ,y { FILE COPY C%e Al� Azoe, 2000� 1310 &d,lrrve, Ma�� 002108-1618 Joseph S.Lalli Mitt Romney Cn...",, uuci °�e,"°' /d ie (617) 7027-0660 Thomas P.Hopkin; Kerry HmICY LiaLmnam GoverUimcor J1- 800-828— 7= Edward A.Fly.... �cuz (617) 7e27-0665 www.=a „„a.asaal, secretary APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE In accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 22, Section 13A, I hereby apply for modification of or substitution for the rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board as they apply to the facility described belo v on the grounds that literal compliance with the Board's regulations is impracticable in my case. 1. State the name and address of the owner of the building/facility: Michael Blier, trustee - 8 Broad Street Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978.744.0389 2. State the name and address or other identification of the building/facility: Higginson Block Realty TrUFl 10 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 -- 3. Describethe facility (Number of floors, type of functions, use, etc.) 2 buildings coloined by a common elevator+stairwell North buildinghis_5__floer-s{ cl basement) . South Building has 4 floor (incl basement) Office/Retail use 20,140 Per floor: 2,660 4. Total square footage of the building: + _ 17 004 a. total square footage of tenant space (if applicable): -- 5. Check the work performed or to be performed: _New Construction _Addition X Reconstruction, remodeling, alteration_Change of Use 6. ggrl fly describe the extent and nature of the work performed or to be performed: (Use additional sheets if necessary). Ar"King that the existing ram be accepted as c arcess asemen eve . — 7. State each section of the Architectural Access Board's regulations for which a variance is being requested: 7a. Check appropriate regulations: X 1996 Regulations_1982 Regulalions2002 Regulations SECTION NUMBER LOCATION OR DESCRIPTION 1 ope and rise of access ram 8. Is the building historically significant? X yes no. If no, go to number 9. 8a. If yes, check one of the following and indicate date of listing National Historic Landmark Listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places X Located in registered historic district Listed in the State Register of Historic Places Eligible for listing fab. If you checked any of the above and your variance request is based upon the historical significance of the building, You must provide a letter of determination from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, 60 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. 9. For each variance requested, state in detail the reasons why compliance with the Board's regulations is impracticable. State the necessary cost of the work required to achieve compliance with the regulations. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD SUBMIT WRITTEN COST ESTIMATES AS WELL AS PLANS JUSTIFYING THE COST OF COMPLIANCE. Use additional sheets if necessary. anging existing ramp from 1"in 18" to 1" in 12" is impossible due to existin ceilin het ht. 10. Has a building permit been applied for? Yes Has a building permit been issued? No 1Ca.- If a building permit has been issued, what date was it issued? 10b. If work has been completed, state the date the building permit was issued for said work 11. State the estimated cost of construction as stated on the above building permit. $85,000 11 a. If a building permit has not been issued, state the anticipated construction cost: 12. Have any other building permits been Issued within the past 24 months? No 12a. If yes, stale the dates that permits were issued and the estimated cost of construction for each permit: 13. Has a certificate of occupancy been issued for the facility? No If yes, state the date: 14. To the best of your knowledge, has a complaint ever been filed on this building relative to accessibility? yes X no. 15. Stale the actual assessed valuation of the BUILDING ONLY as recorded in the Assessor's Office of the municipality, located in which the building is . 800 Is the assessment at 100%? Y es . If not, what is the town's current assessment ratio? 16. State the phase of design or construction of the facility as of the date of this application: Renovation pending variance — 17. State the name and address of the architectural or engineering firm including the name of the individual architect or engineer responsible for preparing drawings of the facility: H oran teve evermore TEL: 978.744.5354 18. State the name and address of the building Inspector responsible for overseeing this project: Fran t ao a TEL: 78.745.9595 PLEASE NOTE: The Board may, in its discretion, hold a hearing on your application for variance. The Board may also decide your application without a hearing, based upon the information you submit. You should therefore include all relevant information with your application. At minimum the plans should include a site plan, all floor plans, elevations, sections and details. Photographs of existing conditions are extremely important. Date: 3.27.03 PRINT: Michael Blier Name of owner or authorized agent 10 Derby Square Address Salem, MA 01970 City/Town Slate Zip Code ,� / 978.ephone745.7181 g T PLEASE ENCLOSE: nature el A FILING FEE OF S50.00 (CHECK/MONEY ORDER) MADE PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSET , AS WELL AS THREE ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. 5q 11 • ' ' STUDIO, INC. r March 24,2003 Higginson Block Building;Access to the lower level The Higginson Block Building is located at 10 Derby Square in Salem's Historic Business District. The building is comprised of what were at one time two different buildings that were joined together as one at some point in the nineteenth century. To the south is the oldest portion of the building and dates to about 1840. It is a three story brick structure that was, in the mid-nineteenth century, the home to one of the earliest black owned and operated restaurants in the country. The north portion of the building is a four and one half story brick structure defined by expansive open spaces, hardwood floors, and large windows. Built in the 1860's, this building was used for several decades primarily as production and manufacturing by the Daniel Lowe Company. In fact, our building is connected to the adjacent Daniel Lowe retail store via a tunnel under the public way. Over the past 3 years, we have taken the building through an extensive and thorough renovation and restoration process. The renovation included: entirely new electrical systems tailored to meet the specific needs of each floor plate, a full building state of the art sprinkler system with heat and CO2 sensors and public mounted pull box, high efficiency roof fired HVAC units, new insulated roofs on both structures, additional suite build-out amenities including kitchens on each floor, lighting, offices and conference rooms. Because the two structures were built at separate times and for different purposes, the floor plates do not align. As a part of our renovation of the building and our mission to maximize accessibility within the building and utilizing the shaft of an antiquated freight elevator, we had installed a hole-less hydraulic elevator to provide access to each floor plate. An essential component for each suite build-out was the construction of two ADA compliant bathrooms(14 total,so far). The history of the building and its context interested us the most during this process. To that end, and in order to keep the original character of the building in tact, we had each of the wooden windows (100+ windows total), sashes, and frames rebuilt and painted according to the colors that were determined to be original to the building. Looking to the City of Salem and the Historic Commission for guidance, we repaired and restored the exterior woodwork to original condition. On the interior,we repaired and cleaned the brick and cleaned and repaired the original hardwood floors. ' The City of Salem believes our building to be now over 85%ADA compliant. The remaining area outside of compliance is in our basement area. This area is also yet to be built-out. The space in question is located one half level below street grade and has some street frontage. If we can bring this space online,our building will be essentially 100%ADA compliant. Presently, there is an existing ramp connecting the main lobby to this lower space. However, while this old ramp works well with the building, it does not meet the present day code relative to ADA access. Our architects have studied alternatives for access to this area and have come up with ideas that, I believe, compromise the historic character of the exterior of the building and surrounding area (exterior lifts, ramps, etc) and create potential maintenance and vandalism issues. It is our hope that we can complete the restoration of this antique commercial building and this lower level by utilizing the existing ramp for access, thereby allowing us to allocate our resources toward optimizing the quality of the final suite build-out, ADA bathrooms, etc. The existing ramp works well within the historic footprint and structure of the building. The alternatives are clunky and will significantly alter the historic quality of our building and become cost prohibitive in terms of making the lower level usable and visually active from the adjacent pedestrian way. 10 Derby Square, 4th Floor, Salem,MA 01970 phone 978 745-7181 fax 978 740-2823 email info®landworks-studio.com E%PLAIN ATION r] 0 LANDWORKS STUDIO, INC. AMOUNT 430 10 DERBY SQUARE SALEM,MA 01970 53-7228-2113 PAY \��' !� , OFOUNT Y 1� ,�l.lrs . co AHS CHECK AMOUNT DATE - TOTHEORDEROF DESCRIPTION CHECK NDMBER y it b3 mm . r c a� . $ 50.ub n it �— --- — �------"" ` HERITAGE BANK ,,0004 30 ' 1: 2 L i 3 7 2 2841: 9000 GIB Dila \� a June 14, 2006 Joseph Barbeau, Assistant Salem Building Inspector Salem Building Department 120 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 FILE COPY Re: Higginson Block Building Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts Mr. Barbeau, Based on a 06/12/06 site visit, "Acousti-Mat 3 technical specification data(provided by owner) and floor loading calculations the limited alterations preformed in the first floor level at the Higginson Block Building located at Derby Square, Salem MA has been reviewed, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the project appears to comply with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, including all floor loading requirements. If you have any questions regarding this project, please call my office. Sincere ours, a,..•. 'SER 0 ARV �Ca�O' 1. LIy 9rF�.l yo v. t ( t) Till m No.5294 m Pr en o SALEM, n' MASS. SWL/HigginsonOCfrltrl e• 4�rMOFS FIR K. K. Mornnt 0 Co. , Inc. P.O. Box 4485 ❑❑ Salem, Massachusetts 01970 978.744.5354 fax 978.740.9161 Email: staff@hhmoranLcom CITY OF SALEM a PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT KIMBERLEY DRISC_OLL MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET 1 SALEM,MASSACHUSI^.TI'S 01970 TEL:978-745-9595 ♦FAX:978-740-9846 January 15, 2008 Higginson Block Realty Trust c/o Thomas Newman RE: Building Permit Application for North Garden Unit at 5 Higginson Square Aka 10 Derby Square, North Garden Unit Dear Mr. Newman, Having reviewed your permit application and inspected the vacant space at Derby Square, I have determined that the renovations described in your application fail to meet the requirements of the State Building Code (780 CMR) section 1208 for residential occupancy of the below grade space at 10 Derby Square. In order to approve your application, we would need to review detailed drawings prepared by a Massachusetts registered Architect showing new and existing construction indicating rated doors and partitions, required modifications to the fire alarm and fire protection systems, and modifications to the existing storefront system with calculations indicating conformance to 780 CMR. S' oer ,mas McGrath Assistant Building Inspector City of Salem cc: Thomas St. Pierre,