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154 FEDERAL STREET - DISTRICT FILES 1�4 Federal Street _ ! _ 1. � ,�-�� � - �I �� � _ ^ . ,; c�.ii ��- �yl�� s ,r /5'cI LP�Pra1 s� w / Yl 1.1c7torico-.1 Co -1 S.LE.a G=ELFT. S=LEM, YASSACHJSEii S 01570 NOTICE OF DENIAL iF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APP�p?tIATF•NESS On Wednesday, January 7, 1957 , the Salem Historical Commission voted to deny the application made by the Archdiocese of Boston to remove five masonry cold air shafts on the St . James School Building at 154 Federal Street . This application was denied because the Archdiocese presented no evidence, either in writing or by .attending the Historical Commission' s meet'_n_, to justify why such a change would merit a Certificate of L.ppropriateness. From the Commission's perspective such a change would result in the loss of an important architectural element which contributes to the character of the building, and, therefore, would not be historically or architecturally appropriate. I Centhia Carr, Clerk of the Commission, attest that thi6 is an accurate record of the vote taken not ammended or modified in any way to this date . January 16 , 1987 cc: Building inspecc- City Clerk C1026 a it �s P Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM,MASSACHUSErFS01970 744-4580 NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP On Wednesday, March 4, 1987, the Salem Historical Commission voted to deny the application for a Certificate of Hardship made by the Archdiocese of Boston for the removal of five brick vent stacks at the former Saint James School, 154 Federal Street. This action was taken duce toLa lack of evidence demonstrating hardship. ISh.�ntf. nn Cynthia Carr, Clerk of the Commission, attest that this is aln accurate record of the vote taken, not ammended or modified in any way to this date. March 13, 1987 cc: Building Inspector City Clerk C1127 J r i' .= S='-EIA GREEN. SALE:'. -'ASSA�;HUSETTS 0197_ NrT'CE OF DENIAL CF .APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APP=T-->RlATENESS On Wednesday, January 7, 1987 , the Salem Historical Commission voted to deny the application rade b_v the Archd'_ocese of Boston to remove five masonry cold air shafts on the St. James School Building at 154 Federal Street . This application was denied because the Archdiocese presented no evidence, either in writing or by attending the Historical Commission ' s meeting , to justify why such a change would merit a Certificate of Apprcpriateness. From the Commission's perspective such a change would resu:t in the loss of an important architectural element which contributes to the character of the building, and, therefore, would not be histor'cally or architecturally appropriate. 1�. __ Cynthia Carr, Clerk of the Commission, attest that thi is an accurate record of the voce taken not ammended or modified in any •.aa\ CC L li$ caE. Januar, 16 , cc : F.'Jildin-, T_Tlgpc. _.. _ CiLv Clerk C1026 t J.F. REGAN ENGINEEPF, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS P.O.BOX 141 BRAINTREE.MA 02184 (817)043.1253 October 20 , 1986 Mr . Thomas Leahy, Consultant Engineering Department Chancery Building 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA 02135 i Re: Vent Stacks, St James School Building Federal Street, Salem, Mass. i Dear Mr. Leahy: I As you requested, I met with you and Mr . Dudley Mulcahey on Thursday, October 16 , 1986 , and reviewed the structural co)idition of the five brick vent stacks which rise above the roof of the subject building . I returned on the following Sunday to look at the displaced brick areas using zoom binoculars to obtain more detail. An incised inscription on a stone panel over the entrance sets j the age of the building at about eighty years . The, walls are I bearing walls of brick construction and the floors and roof I are framed in wood. The major structural members of the wood roof are heavy timber trusses and purlins supporting wood rafters and boarding . The shafts of the roof vents are of brick . They are rectangular in shape and are about three and one half- feet wide (5 horizontal courses) by aboutthirteen and one half feet long (about 20 horizontal courses) and project above the sloping roof surfaces an average of eleven feet more or less. The visible damaged areas of these vents are indicated on the enclosed sketch. E� These shafts have not been used for their original purpose for I many years and any repair or r. estorat• ion work must be ! considered purely cosmetic and esthetic in the final analysis. I The immediate consideration must be one of public safety and structural integrity. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING •SPECIPICATIONS- REPORTS r J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS. INC. _2_ Mr . Thomas Leahy As shown on the sketch, each of the vents has extensive damage to the brick work . This consists of severe loss of mortar in the brick joints over large areas on all sides of each vent, and is accompanied by displacement of bricks and also bulging of the corners. Begause the damage involves the entire periphery of the stacks, the stability of the stone flue caps becomes a matter for serious consideration. This stability depends on the integrity of the supporting brick masonry. This integrity is now questionable because of the existing deterioration of the brickwork. The individual flues are separated by brick withe walls built behind the vertical granite posts which extend from the stone belt course at the top of the brickwork to the underside of- the stone cap. As indicated on the sketch sheet, one of these walls has collapsed in vent stack No. Five. It- is now leaning against the inside of the north face of the stack and is visible from the ground. To address the question of stability for all stacks, repair work should be undertaken immediately. There are some options available with respect to this necessary and urgent repair work. The first, and most efficient, as regards public safety, is to remove the vents to below the roof line and resurface the roof. This would also appear to be the most economical, since it eliminates the necessity for step flashing repairs and maintenance. A second alternative is to remove the displaced brickwork and rebuild the involved section of wall , repoint the entire periphery of the vent as required in the damaged areas, repair and replace step flashing as necessary, and restore the main roof surface in the disturbed areas. It would appear that the labor and material involved, along with operating, costs , for this procedure would be considerably more expensive than the first option. It must be considered, as mentioned above, that the final results are esthetic only, and serve no practical purpose in the operation of the building. i. J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS• INC. -3- Mr. Thomas Leahy A third alternative is the lowering of the stack heights by removal to below the damaged areas and capping off the stacks at this lowered level. This does not seem too practical because the expense involved would be similar to that of the second method. An additional disadvantage of this lowering idea is the fact that the damaged areas do not occur at the same levels . Some are so close to the main roof line that removal is tantamount to alternative one. The considerations of safety and stability compel me to recommend that option number one, outlined above, be accepted and implemented immediately. Consideration must also be given to the parking condition in the vicinity of the building. This must be restricted, and it is recommended that parking be limited to the area outside a line forty feet distant from the base of the building . The restriction should begin immediately and continue until the work on the stacks has been completed. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. James F. Regan, P. . JFR/j Enclosure :n•1 - i THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS z AIA Document A707 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Short Form Agreement for Small Construction Contracts Where the Basis of Payment is a STIPULATED SUM THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES:CONSULTATION WITH .AN ATTORNEY 15 ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT TO ITS CO.NPLETION OR MODIFICATION For other contracts the AIA issues Standard Forms of Owner-Contractor Agreements and Standard General Conditions of the Contract for Construction for use in connection therewith. This document has been approved and endorsed by The Associated General Contractors of America. AGREEMENT made this 2nd day of December in the year Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-six BETWEEN the Owner: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, Corporation Sole 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Boston (Brighton) , Mass. 02135 and the Contractor: Boston Chimney & Tower, Inc. P.O. Box 272 Peabody, Mass. 01960 the Project: ST. JAMES SCHOOL 156 Federal Street SALEM, MASS. 01970 Ventilation Stack Demolition the Architect: N.R. The Owner and Contractor agree as set forth below. AIA DOCUMENT A187 • SMALL CONSTRUCT" 1 ARTICLE 1 THE WORK The Contractor shall perform all the work required by the Contract Documents for Here imen the uol.oh desclmf," or he Work as used on other Contract Documents I Furnish all necessary supervision, labor, insurance, permits, cartage, staging, ladders, tools, equipment and material to remove the five (5) brick ventilation stacks from St. James School, in strict compliance with your proposal dated 9-16-86, which is attached herewith and a part of this contract. All work is to be done by qualified workmen competent in the trade employed, and all work is to be in strict compliance with all applicable State and local Codes and Ordinances. All work is to be completed in a timely fashion to the final and formal approval of the Parish Pastor or his designated authority. ARTICLE 2 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced as soon as possible after notification of contract award and as directed by the Parish Pastor and completed as soon as possible and to the final and formal approval of the Parish Pastor or his designated authority. ARTICLE 3 CONTRACT SUM The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the work. subject to additions and deductions by Change Order as provided in the General Conditions, in current funds, the Contract Sum of 40te here the lump mm amount, uml pncet.or both.as assured 1 Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) . AIA DOCUMENT A1E7 a SMALL CONSTRVCf1ON CONTRACT a JANUARY 1974 EDITION • AIAS a 01974 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS;_1735 NEW YORK AVE.. N.W., WASHINGTON, 0.C. 20006 2 ? V YMA"l Boston Chimney& Tower Company Inc. P. 0. BOX 272, PEABODY, MA 01960 617.531-6006 September 16, 1986 St. James Church 1.56 Federal Street Salem, Kassachusetts 01970 Attention: Rev. Francis Delaney Reference: St. James School 1 . Remove five common brick cold air shafts from St. James School . The brick shafts shall be removed to a level below the roof. All debris resulting from the removal work shall be disposed of by the contractor. Reroof the openings matching the existing roofing slate as closely as possible. 3. Install plywood covers on all five brick shafts after roofing work is completed. 4 . Repair roof leaks in valleys and ridges as discussed with Mr. Rosie Lemar. 5. Reline one gutter on left rear of the school . WE PROPOSE to furnish labor and material — complete in accordance with above specifications, and subject to conditions found on both sides of this agreement, for the sum of: F3€ty_-44-ve�sa4u3 dollars ($55,_00n nn ). Payment to be made as follows:—n/15 ACCEPTED. The above prices, specifications and conditions are satlsfac- Respectfully submitted. tory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. (Read reverse side). Boston Chimney & Date of Acceptance Tower Company, Inc. By By Ronald G. Plante, President By Note:This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. This Agreement executed the day and year first written above. Ro C tholic Archbishop of Boston A ornor tion Sole Boston Chimney & Tower, Inc. O ER CONTRACTOR Pe 0. Box 272 �- PRICK ZOOF YEtlT IDAMAGE ST, .IAMES SGNOOLPoL17G. SALEM, MA _ JOB •REV. Ftt\L4CIS 14DF-LANF-'Y, PASTO P. J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. sHCETNO.—Su2YeY ^,�I< 1 OF 1 Consulting Engineers ORA\VW pw ;JFR .00T, 'Y0, 1�8G P. O. Box 141 GAbGWbO fEB B 0 onrE BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS 02184 Phone 843.1253 CHECKED BY onrE SCALE NOT TO SC/\LI- b b _ OJ _ OJ O.1 f I I 5 ac �C �B CR DH 2333{ 3 a b . C � !TOP 41M1LAR. TO S JC- c C 5 pJ CR b of a - APPaax, LOCAT W db c OF CHI we ' N FE0F-R./.% - GiTR.£ET TOP SIMILAR. To 1 pJ OJ -POOP- PLA�4 SHOWING 2EL.�T1Vr LOCATIONS pg Oj OF r3ctlr_✓ %/125111-1- c GtiTC L EGE -rop 1vINIILA2 To 1 I 1 Fb. BULGE 1W pc.IGK\YORK OFS p15rLACEMEt`tT OF T32ICK.\VOPK CR CR 1clt. :1� 3c.IC'1<b/ORK � - . OJ Or'EN ..:OIIJT4, t'�RICKIYO:LK' ti`Do ` SF-VERB L055 OW MOG2T.C.r2 c b C COLLAP5VD \VITF{G. \VALL cP CGY CR OJ D0 f - OJ — OJ 8 b c r SHOWING DAMAGF-D /.�RCAG r .. (HATCHING l41NO)C lkTIVL, Or A2EA5 b �r Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS01970 744-4580 NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP On Wednesday, March 4, 1987, the Salem Historical Commission voted to deny the application for a Certificate of Hardship made by the Archdiocese of Boston for the removal of five brick vent stacks at the former Saint James School, 154 Federal Street. This action was taken due to a lack of evidence demonstrating hardship. ILO Cynthia Carr,- -Clerk of the Commission, attest that this is n accurate record of the vote taken, not ammended or modified in any way to this date. March 13, 1987 cc: Building Inspector City Clerk C1127 A � Q 1r T afIcrit Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 March 16, 1987 Rev. Francis H. Delaney St. James Church 161 Federal St. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Rev. Delaney: Enclosed is a "Notice of Denial of Application for Certificate of Hardship" for the removal of five brick vent stacks at the former St. James School, 154 Federal Street. This actions was taken because the Historical Commission is required toact on applications within 60 days. This application was first heard on January 21, 1987. Further information demonstrating a hardship was requested from the contractor, Ronald Plante, but since that time we have had no communication from the Church. The Archdiocese is free to resubmit this application without prejudice, provided evidence of harship is also presented. Please give me a call if you need any further information. Sincerely, e ! Debra Hilbert Preservation Planner .i i '..,1��+111 aL.�11h 'llllulfll 1!"!"�,,,.���.q,. . .41 �� !323; 54 POLAROID'S �. oil � 1, I i f,01373751 POLAROID P U I L L I'� V i !n A1•ua 110. Z01,11, ❑v. SAMB� lock Lot SL-%SSACHliSETTS HISTORICAL CO`"il^iISSiOV 26 2 � O"ice o' tee Secretary, State House, Boston 1. Town Salem, MA Address 154 Federal Street ry Y� y Present use St. James Christian 2. l Information Center - �l Present owner St. James Church I PFJS 3. D'escr. ption: Date- 190E -- Source Building Plaque _ - - - - - - - - - Style Romanesque •1. l.ap. Draw sketch of building location Architect in :elation to nearest cross streets and other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric brick Outbuildings (describe) Romanesque brick church building, with 8 bays across the front, the Other features —_ center two of which protrude in a center gable The roof is generally hip with It t A ered Da e :nultiple bays chimneys and brick relief 6esigns under the cornice Moved Date state roof 5. Lot slze, 2, 1 ac. windows are Romanesque with One acre or less Over one acre x arched brick headers Approximate frontage Approximate distance of building from street .10 ft 6. Recorded by Dan Campbell Organization Historic Salem, Inc. Date 4-14-78 (over) R J.F. REGAN ENGINEEPF. INC. • CONSULTING ENGINEERS P.O.BOX 141 BRAINTREE.MA 02184 (617)0439253 October 20, 1986 Mr . Thomas Leahy, Consultant Engineering Department Chancery Building 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA 02135 Re: Vent Stacks, St James School Building Federal Street, Salem, Mass. Dear Mr. Leahy: As you requested, I met with you and Mr . Dudley Mulcahey on Thursday, October 16 , 1986 , and reviewed the structural condition of the five brick vent stacks which rise above the roof of the subject building . I returned on the following Sunday to look at the displaced brick areas using zoom binoculars to obtain more detail. An incised inscription on a stone panel over the entrance sets the age of the building at about eighty years . The. walls are bearing walls of brick construction and the floors and roof are framed in wood. The major structural members of the wood roof are heavy timber trusses and purlins supporting wood rafters and boarding. The shafts of the roof vents are of brick . They are rectangular in shape and are about three and one half- feet wide (5 horizontal courses) by about . thirteen and one half feet long (about 20 horizontal courses) and project above the sloping roof surfaces an average of eleven feet more or less. The visible damaged areas of these vents are indicated on the E. enclosed sketch. These shlarts have not been used for their original purpose for many years and any- repair or restoration work must be considered purely cosmetic and esthetic in the final analysis. The immediate consideration must be one of• public safety and structural integrity. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING • SPECIFICATIONS•REPORTS J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. _Z_ Mr . Thomas Leahy As shown on the sketch, each of the vents has extensive damage to the brick work . This consists of severe loss of mortar in the brick joints over large areas on all sides of each vent, and is accompanied by displacement of bricks and also bulging of the corners. Because the damage involves the entire periphery of the stacks, the stability of the stone flue caps becomes a matter for serious consideration. This stability depends on the integrity of the supporting brick masonry. This integrity is now questionable because of the existing deterioration of the brickwork . The individual flues are separated by brick withe walls built behind the vertical granite posts which extend from the stone belt course at the top of the brickwork to the underside of the stone cap. As indicated on the sketch sheet, one of these walls has collapsed in vent stack No, rive. It is now leaning against the inside of the north face of the stack and is visible from the ground. To address the question of stability for all stacks, repair work should be undertaken immediately. There are some options available with respect to this necessary and urgent repair work . The first, and most efficient, as regards public safety, is to remove the vents to below the roof line and resurface the roof. This would also appear to be the most economical, since it eliminates the necessity for step flashing repairs and maintenance. A second alternative is to remove the displaced brickwork and rebuild the involved section of wall , repoint the entire periphery of the vent as required in the damaged areas, repair and replace step flashing as necessary, and restore the main roof surface in the disturbed areas. It would appear that the labor and material involved, along with operating costs , for this procedure would be considerably more expensive than the first option. It must be considered, as mentioned above, that the final results are esthetic only, and serve no practical purpose in the operation of the building. J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. -3- ' Mr . Thomas Leahy A third alternative is the lowering of the stack heights by removal to below the damaged areas and capping off the stacks at this lowered level. This does not seem too practical because the expense involved would be similar to that of the second method. An additional disadvantage of this lowering idea is the fact that the damaged areas do not occur at the same levels . Some are so close to the main roof line that removal is tantamount to alternative one. The considerations of safety and stability compel me to recommend that option number one, outlined above, be accepted and implemented immediately. Consideration must also be given to the parking condition in the vicinity of the building. This must be restricted , and it is recommended that parking be limited to the area outside a line forty feet distant from the base of the building . The restriction should begin immediately and continue until the work on the stacks has been completed. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. James F. Regan, P. . JFR/j Enclosure -V521CK ZOOF VEn1T DAI.AAG� • S-r. .LAMES SCHOOL P)LpG. SALF_l!\, MA JOB -REV. . nr-CIS IJ. DELAIJEY, PASTOR J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. SHEET HO.—,:;URVEY ^Sl< I DE 1 Consulting Engineers DRAWN Pov OCT. 70, 1�8G P. O. BOX 141 —snLsurAateey- _JFR DATE BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS 02184 CHECKED BY DATE Phone 843-1253 SCALE NOT TO ISC/.\LE b b I _ aJ of a ' o.t 3 1 �a�c Y�dC DF5 CR DB _ 2 3 d b C TOP SIMILA-SL TO 1 b o i 1 4 /j e 5y--c•�� aJ CR 2 APPQax. LOC-Nr N d b C OF CHIMWE ' N F�D�R!- 57(2 EST Top SIMILAR TO i I OJ PB ?, OOc ;ALAN _-- 3 51-IO\VING 2ELc�71\/ r= LOCATIONS pp� OF t3R.IGK VG VT �:.'."•CK�i & b C I, I✓V FI,-io 'Top SIMILARTO 1 Pa 1:5ULGG HJ P,T 1GY\V0SZV, /1 D3 0ISr-LACEME-14T OF T3RICKWORK CFL CRaclt ' O.! OPEN .,;phJTr.-, �:�I I?�21CK1YOrZK 5EVERE LOSS OR MORT^r-1 8 b C `" COLLAPS CD WITFt Cv \VALE cP, oj of __" . : . -_ _...-fes_ , - OJ s , a IJ C C14 LEV;�.� ?01•lci ; V SHOWING DAMAGED Arr=AS (I-LATCHING 1S INDICATIVE or i12EAS of rA.r.IC Ie rOI1P 1 `, - B U ?' L L 1 .N � i 1Ii t1rua Ito. ' r urtn ❑v. - SAM I Block Lot 1 MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL CON1YLISSiO\' 26 2 1 Or..ce of the Secretary, State House, Boston , :. Town Salem, MA Address 154 Federal Street C N a M �•'' Present use St. James Christian 2. r at form Information Center ti Present owner St. James Church ,.., 1 3. Description: Date_ 1906 Source Buildiniz Plaque - _ _ - - - - _ - - - Style Romanesque 4. 'Yap. Draw sketch of building location Architect in relation to nearest cross streets and other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric brick Outbuildings (describe) Romanesque brick church building, Other features with 8 bays across the front, the _ center two of which protrude in a center gable The roof is generally hip with Altered _ Da`-i: multiple bays chimneys and brick relief designs under the cornice :Moved Date slate roof 5. Lot size: 2. 1 ac. windows are Romanesque with One acre or less Over one acre x arched brick headers Approximate frontage Approximate distance of building from street .10 ft 6. Recorded by Dan Campbell Organization Historic Salem, Inc. Date 4-14-78 (over) T 1� SaleM 141sr0ricai (Ccnimfission ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEId, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Pursuant to the Historic District.s Act (General Laws, Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made ! for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for: Construction ( ); Reconitruction ( ); Demolition (x) ; Moving; 1 Alteration ( ) ; Painting ( ) ; Sign or other appurtenant fixture ( ) work as described in the /ViC lIV-rI (,C Historic District. (Name of Historic District) Address of Property: St. James Church, Federal St. - Name of Record Owner: Archdiocese of Boston Date building erected and architect, if known: 1906 DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: (Please attach required scale drawings, paint chips .and/or samples of work and matcrial proposed, where applicable. ) Removal of five masonry cold air shafts to below the roof line and resurface the roof with matching materials. See attached sketch for location of these chimneys. " (/�oHAv .�'RTNGue !{RcHQiSyiP GFQoSTc�v Signature of p .. .Name of Owner CORPORRT/f'i✓Soze Owner: 6s /Y./Y. ArTY F` (Please print or type) 4- RoS7br✓ Address of Owner: /E/ �£DOtAL ST Tel . No74-s"�' Date: J.F. REGAN ENGINEEFF, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS P.O.BOX 141 BRAINTREE.MA 02184 _ (617) 843.1253 October 20 , 1986 fir . Thomas Leahy, Consultant Engineering Department Cfiaricery Building 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA 02135 Re: Vent Stacks, St James School Building Federal Street, Salem, Mass . Dear Mr. Leahy: As you requested, I met with you and Mr . Dudley Mulcahey on Thursday, October 16 , 1986 , and reviewed the structural co),dition of the five brick vent stacks which rise above the roof of the subject building . I returned on the following Sunday to look at the displaced brick areas using zoom binoculars to obtain more detail . An incised inscription on a stone panel over the entrance sets the age of the building at about eighty years . The• walls are L` bearing walls of brick construction and the floors and roof are c.ramcd in ,;;pod The major structural members of the wood ; roof are heavy timber trusses and purlins supporting wood rafters and boarding. The shafts of the roof vents are of brick . They are rectangular in shape and are about three and one half feet wide (5 horizontal courses) by about thirteen and one half feet long (about 20 horizontal courses) and project above the sloping roof surfaces an average of eleven feet more or less. The visible damaged areas of these vents are indicated on the enclosed sketch. These shafts have not been used for their original purpose for many years and any- repair or restoration work must be considered purely cosmetic and esthetic in the final analysis. The immediate consideration must be one of public safety and structural integrity. STRUCTJRAL ENGINEERING•SPECIFICATIONS • REPORTS J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. -2- Mr . Thomas Leahy As shown on the sketch, each of the vents has extensive damage to the brick work . This consists of severe loss of mortar in the brick joints over large areas on all sides of each vent, and is accompanied by displacement of bricks and also bulging of the corners. Begause the damage involves the entire periphery of the _ stacks, the stability of the stone flue caps becomes a matter for serious consideration. This stability depends on the integrity of the supporting brick masonry . This inteyrity is now questionable because of the existing deterioration of the brickwork . The individual flues are separated by brick withe walls built behind the vertical granite posts which extend from the stone belt course at the top of the brickwork to the underside of the stone cap. As indicated on the sketch sheet, one of these walls has collapsed in vent stack No. Five. It is now leaning against the inside of the north face of the stack and is visible from the ground. To address the question of stability for all stacks , repair work should be undertaken immediately. There are some options available with respect to this necessary and urgent repair work . The first, and most efficient, as regards public safety, is to remove the vents to below tine roof line and resurface the roof. This would also appear to be the most economical , since it eliminates the necessity for step flashing repairs and maintenance. A second alternative is to remove the displaced brickwork and rebuild the involved section of wall , repoint the entire periphery of the vent as required in the damaged areas, repair and replace step flas::ing as necessary, and restore the mair roof surface in the disturbed areas. It would appear that the labor and material involved, along with operating. costs , for this procedure would be considerably more expensive than the first option . It must be considered, as mentioned above , that the final results are esthetic only, and serve no practical purpose in the operation of the building. J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. ' -3- • Mr . Thomas Leahy A third alternative is the lowering of the stack heights by removal to below the damaged areas and capping off the stacks at this lowered level . This does not seem too practical because the expense involved would be similar to that of the second method . An additional disadvantage of this lowering idea is the fact that the damaged areas do not occur at the same levels . Some are so close. to the main roof line that removal is tantamount to alternative one. The considerations of safety and stability compel me to recommend that option number one, outlined above, bmEaccepted and implemented immediately. Consideration must also be given to the parking condition in the vicinity of the building. This must be restricted , and it is recommended that parking be limited to the area outside a line forty feet distant from the base of the building . The restriction should begin immediately and continue until the work on the stacks has been completed. - If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. —10 �/I ' � G7.vr/ j James F. Regan", . ; JFR/j Enclosure . KICK V_OOF YENJ VAMACi _ S7. JAMES SGNQOL YSLf�G. SAL->=y(�� MA JOB =Rr]f•��3e11C5_N(."_'t�6lRY o�sTos� J.F. REGAN ENGINEERS, INC. SHEETNO _SuRYGY`^, J!< 1 C,_ 1 Consulting Engineers DRAWN AY JFR OGT. 70, 1�8G P. O. Box 141 - Wit^ - DATE BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS 02184 CHECKED By DATE Phone 843.1253 SCALE WOT TO 5C/.\LE. b V I r l OJ 0,l1 i ®acc ck os 2 3 d bi C - :TOP StMtI AiZ. TO �. n bF "i 1. 4 b' CK of of 5b _ of 2 a - • APP2Ox• LOC-INT 1J .I 'b . . C OF CHIMV41= ' Y — N F=DER✓-. :- STREET TOP 51MILA2 To i OJ of r5j _ of �-1-:— S W0W 1 W G R_e L.L\T {V r. LOCATlOhiS Df5 d b C I �I .t I L EG �u� 'TOP Sf Wi1LAr'- TO ty P� rNULGa IW F;,t=:IGK\\/OfcV I 4 t DFS 01S,PLL\CEMe),4T OF 3czIC�_\YORK _ C„ O��I•� ..:C!:J:-f. ,:� r�21CKLYozK � I CE.VEPr= L 0 5 5 OF MOCzTA�2 a D C �^ COLLAPSZE) WITHG \� Ian � m P. C^:f cC : SHOWING DAMAGED /-\QE4\G �I-IATCHtWG 141N01CATf Vt_- Crh2EA5 •^.tJ S.�' -^ ,..�nT of ref;LCI �QJ.P ,tJ Sarecn, Historical Coc mu's5'oti ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP On Wednesday, March 4, 1987, the Salem Historical Commission voted to deny the application for a Certificate of Hardship made by the Archdiocese of Boston for the removal of five brick vent stacks at the former Saint James School , 154 Federal Street. This action was taken due to a lack of evidence demonstrating hardship. I � U ( nn Cynthia Carr, Clerk of the Commission, attest that this is n accurate record of the vote taken, not ammended or modified in any way to this date. March 13, 1987 cc: Building Inspector City Clerk C1127 I: . ,. i . � f rim. . � NOTICE OF DENIAL i APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE nF APP "PR?AT':N SS On Wednesday. .. ;near•_.' 7 , 1987 , the Salem Historical Commission . .ted to deny the apolicac c-. care by the Archdiocese of Boston to remove five masonry cold sir Fha_`_s on the St . James School Building at 154 Federal Street . This appi _ca_ ion was denied because the Archdiocese presented no evidence, either i.-. writing or by attending the Historical Commission ' s meet -n_ , co justify why such a change would merit a Certificate of -pprcpriateness. From the Commission' s perspectLve such a change '.could result in the loss of an important architectural element which contribute=_ iho character of 'he building, and, therefore , wou////urrrlld net be nnhistor:callY or architecturally appropriate. _ .thia Carr. Clerk of the Commission . attest that tniis an accurst _ - ___ c of _he ':oto taken net _mmended or ,._iii : ind in any �aV Ln .. . . _January ]o , 10- cc : 2uii _:-_ Cite Clcrr--. C1026