St. Joseph's Mass Housing Notice of Determination 0101
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Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency NOV 14 2011
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8 November 2011
To Consulting Party
From Paul Silverstone, Environmental Officer, Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
(MassHousing), acting on behalf of Massachusetts Department of Housing and
Community Development (DHCD) as the Agency Official's Designee under a
Memorandum of Agreement dated August 1, 2011
Regarding St. Joseph's Redevelopment, located at 135 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA
Thank you for your consultation thus far on the Section 106 review of proposed
redevelopment of the St. Joseph's site in Salem. Please find enclosed:
• Memorandum Documenting DHCD's Consideration of Means to Avoid or Minimize
Effects on Historic Properties
• Text of a legal notice announcing determination and inviting input on Memorandum
of Agreement stipulations that is to be published in The Salem News on 11
November 2011.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION REGARDING FINDINGS AND MITIGATION OF ADVERSE
EFFECTS UNDER SECTION 106 OF NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT
11 November 2011
Massachusetts Dept of Housing and Community Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-57')-1300
Department of Housing and Community Development(*'DHCD")intends to request release of HOME
funds under Title 11 of the HOME Investment Partnerships Act(PL-10 1-625), to assist in the financing of
residential housing at a Project known as St.Joseph's Redevelopment at 135 Lafayette Street in Salem,
Massachusetts. In consideration of pending release of such funds,together with the Massachusetts
Historic Commission(acting as the State Historic Preservation Officer or SHPO), MassHousing(acting
as DHCD's Agency Official Designee)and other consulting parties, DHCD, by and through
MassHousing, has conducted review and consultation regarding the resolution of"adverse effects"of the
Project on properties eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places(NRHP), pursuant to
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 470f, and its implementing
regulations.
DHCD has reviewed the information provided to date as a result of the Section 106 consultation
process to determine whether there are feasible means available to avoid or minimize adverse effects
in connection with the Project. DHCD hereby makes the determination that the only alternatives that
would avoid all adverse effects on the subject historic properties are not feasible. In addition, DHCD
has evaluated whether the Applicant could pursue modifications to the Project plans that would
significantly minimize adverse effects, without making the Project infeasible for its proposed
purpose, or for delay, economic or other reasons. Based upon consideration of information provided
by the Applicant and other consulting parties, DHCD hereby determines that such modifications
would provide no appreciable avoidance or minimization of the Project's adverse effects on historic
properties and also would not be feasible given the physical,programmatic and economic constraints
of the Project. Therefore, DHCD has determined that the only viable approach to resolving the
Project's adverse effects on historic properties is via mitigation of those effects through a
Zn
Memorandum of Agreement between DHCD and the SHPO, with concurrence from the Applicant
and other consulting parties that seek to join.
This notice is intended to provide an opportunity for members of the public to submit comments and
suggestions regarding potential stipulations of an Agreement intended to mitigate adverse effect of the
Project to such extent as may be feasible. Such comments and suggestions sent via email to Paul
Silverstone of MassHousing at psilverstone( masshousing.com prior to 18 November 2011 will be
considered in development of a Memorandum of Agreement.
Catherine Racer
Associate Director, Housing Development,DHCD
MEMORANDum DocuMENTING DHCD's CONSIDEP-NTION OF
MEANS To ANTOID OR MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON HISTORIC'PROPERTIES
TO: Consulting Parties(see attached distribution list)
FROM: Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency("MH"), acting on behalf of the
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development as the Agency
Official's Designee under a Memorandum of Agreement dated August 1, 2011
DATE: 8 November 2011
SUBJECT: St. Joseph's Redevelopment
Salem, Massachusetts
DHCD 4 db 1671
MHC# RC47465
The purpose of this Memorandum is to document consideration by the Massachusetts
Department of Housing and Community Development("DHCD**), in connection with the above
referenced project(the"Project"), of means to avoid or minimize adverse effects on historic
properties, as required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act("Section
106")and its regulations found at 36 CFR Part 800. In producing this Memorandum, DHCD is
acting as Responsible Entity for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
("HUD") under a delegation authorized under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z-22(c)(9) and pursuant to
regulations found at 24 CFR Part 58.
I. SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
MH and DHCD have reviewed the information provided to date as a result of the Section 106
consultation process to determine whether there are feasible means available to avoid or
minimize adverse effects in connection with the Project. DHCD hereby makes the determination
that the only alternatives that would avoid all adverse effects on the subject historic properties are
not feasible.
In addition. MH and DHCD have evaluated whether the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, a
private non-profit entity (the"Applicant"), could pursue modifications to the Project plans that
would significantly minimize adverse effects, without making the Project infeasible for its
proposed purpose, or for delay, economic or other reasons. Based upon consideration of
information provided by the Applicant and other consulting parties, DHCD hereby determines
that such modifications would provide no appreciable avoidance or minimization of the Project's
adverse effects on historic properties and also would not be feasible given the physical,
programmatic and economic constraints of the Project. Therefore, DHCD has determined that
the only viable approach to resolving the Project's adverse effects on historic properties is via
mitigation of those effects through a Memorandum of Agreement between DHCD and the SHPO,
with concurrence from the Applicant and other consulting parties that seek to join.
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IL BACKGROUND
A. Project and Funding
The existing Project site is a 2.7-acre parcel that contains paved areas, landscaped areas and four
buildings: a church, rectory, school and convent; none of which are being used at this time.
Project plans propose demolition of the church and rectory buildings and construction of a 51-
unit multifamily affordable housing development, all of which will be reserved for households
earning at or below sixty percent(60%) of area median income. The Project also includes
approximately 4,150 square feet of area for neighborhood-serving commercial space and
approximately 750 square feet of community space as well as new parking and outdoor space.
In order to finance the rental portion of the Project, its owner, Salem Lafayette Development,
LLC has been conditionally awarded HOME Funds by DHCD, the City of Salem and the North
Shore HOME Consortium, Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers("PBVs"), as well as various
sources of state funds.
Because of its participation in the HOME Program and award of PBVs,the Project is subject to
HUD environmental review, including compliance with NEPA and related laws, including
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the regulations found at 36 CFR Part
800. DHCD and the North Shore HOME Consortium(acting on behalf of itself and the City of
Salem with respect to Salem's allocation of HOME Funds)have agreed that DHCD has acted, is
acting, and will act as"lead agency"pursuant to 36 CFR 800.2(2), to fulfill both DHCD's and
the North Shore HOME Consortium's respective obligations under Section 106 with respect to
the Project in a consolidated manner.
B. Historic Properties Affected
The church building is the third church located at this site, constructed in 1949-50. It is not the
original building or reflective of reconstruction following the Salem Fire of 1914, but it may be
considered representative of a religious/cultural heritage dating to the construction of the original
1880's church and is constructed over the foundation of its predecessor building. It can be
considered an example of an architect-designed building of a coherent International Style that is
uncommon in the local area.
The existing rectory is an historic result of post-Fire reconstruction, constructed in 1917.
Architecturally, it is an intact example of the Late Gothic Revival Style of its times and has fine
Arts&Crafts interior details.
The school was constructed in 1921 and is an eclectic combination of Late Classic Revival and
Paneled Brick Styles with much of its interior plan and original features intact. While windows
and doors are no longer original, it is a good example of school buildings of its era.
While the specific characteristics of the existing convent building may not meet historic criteria,
it(a)has a use that has been associated with the church site since at least 1906 and, (b) along
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with the rectorv, and school. contributes to the northern definition of the site along Harbor Street.
As such, it is a building contributing to an area that is eligible for listing in the National and State
Registers of Historic Places as an historic district.
There is sufficient indication that a concrete statue of St. Joseph was buried on the site to merit
confirmatory investigation if its suspected general location is in an area that may be disturbed by
Project activities.
The overall site occupied by the four former parish buildings as an aggregate group is eligible for
listing in the National and State Registers of Historic Places as an historic district at the local
level. In addition to having longstanding religious and cultural significance, at least three of the
buildings are reflective of local history and/or are of architectural significance.
C. Area of Potential Effect("APE-)
A 2006 Point Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey and Preservation Plan recommended
that the neighborhood surrounding the church property be considered eligible for listing on the
basis of its (Criterion A)neighborhood restoration after the Great Salem Fire of 1914 and its
(Criterion Q stock of buildings that reflect the economic and social conditions of its then largely
French-Canadian community, with a period of significance of 1914-1956. Since this
recommendation is consistent with that of the SHPO, the Point Neighborhood may be considered
eligible for listing in the NHRP as an historic district. The bounds of the Point Neighborhood, as
defined in the Point Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey and Preservation Plan, extend at
least several blocks beyond the Project site in each direction and are considered to define the
APE.
D. Adverse Effect of Project
Completion of the Project would require demolition of the church and convent buildings;
resulting in an adverse effect on those two buildings, the aggregate former parish campus and the
APE (Point Neighborhood District).
111.CONSULTATION PROCESS
DHCD was authorized to act as Agency Official to complete the Section 106 Process and,
pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement dated August 1, 2011, appointed MassHousing as its
Designee. MassHousing, which has more experience in completing the Section 106 Process, has
assisted DHCD with respect to the Project.
DHCD commenced the Section 106 consultation process with the goal of determining what
appropriate means have been considered or may be considered to avoid, minimize or mitigate
adverse effects of the Project on historic properties. Several sources were considered in
evaluating historic criteria and effects of the proposed Project that include: reconnaissance of the
site and surrounding area, consultation with SHPO, consultation with municipality and its
historic commission (Salem Historical Commission, '*SHC"), opinions and information provided
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by individuals and representatives of the public, information supplied by the Applicant,
consultation with an organization of demonstrated historical interest(Historic Salem, Inc.,
"HSI")and review of reports by professional consultants(Crosswhite Property Advisors 2005,
Tremont Preservation Services 2005, VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin 2006).
As background inquiry, MH and DHCD have reviewed all information provided regarding the
Project upon initiating review. Such information indicated that, prior to initiation of the Section
106 review:
- The St. Joseph's Parish church and associated buildings closed in August 2004 and were
purchased by the Applicant in June 2005.
- Following acquisition,the Applicant(a)held several meetings with municipal bodies,
neighborhood groups and historic organizations to solicit input regarding a property
redevelopment plan, (b) pursued parties identified by local residents, HSI and a real estate
consultant for possible reuse of the former church building in a manner that might avoid or
minimize adverse effect and (c) evaluated architectural, structural and financial consequences
and feasibility of adaptive reuse of the church building.
- A St. Joseph's Parcel Reuse Study("Parcel Reuse Study") prepared by an independent third
party consultant was commissioned by the City of Salem in 2005, which indicated that(a)
housing is the both the recommended and market-supported use of the parcel and that(b)
probable private redevelopment would probably include higher density and demolition of the
rectory building.
- A report regarding historical and architectural significance was produced in 2005.
- A 2005 structural investigation and analysis of all buildings was prepared by Structures
North Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- A Point Neighborhood Historic Resources and Preservation Plan was produced in 2006.
- Presentation of an initial site plan showing a new apartment building proposed to be
constructed at the location of the former church structure was presented and reviewed by
municipal bodies and the neighborhood public between the winter and summer of 2006.
- A demolition delay for Salem Historical Commission("SHC") review occurred during 2006-
2007.
- Municipal permitting, delays, appeals, reviews and approvals were ongoing during 2007 and
2008.
- Revisions to the initially presented building design were made in response to input from the
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals,the Salem Planning Board and public comment following
the Applicant's success in land use litigation.
Subsequent to initiation of Section 106 review:
7/25/2011: MH and DHCD visited the site to observe the parcel, building exteriors and some
building interiors. Other participants: Representatives of the SHPO, the Applicant. the North
Shore Home Consortium and the City of Salem.
8/2/20 11: Based on materials received to date. MH and DHCD mailed a finding of-adverse
effect"and invitation to consult/participate to HPO, THPOs and ACHP. Responses were
received 8/23/2011 and 8/19/2011. respectively.
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8/4/2011: MH and DHCD sent invitation to participate as an additional consulting party to SHC,
City of Salem, HSI and the North Shore HOME Consortium. All accepted. Some provided
information and/or comment.
8/5/2011: MH and DHCD published legal notice in The Salem News announcing a finding of
adverse effect, availability of documents for public examination, and invitation for public
comments and views. A copy of the legal notice was also directly mailed in advance to parties of
expressed or identified interest as known at the time. Comments were reviewed from public and
consulting parties and additional requests to be considered"interested parties**were received
following publication.
8/17/2011: MH attended and participated in a public meeting held by SHC regarding SHC
agenda item "13 5 Lafayette Street(St. Joseph's Redevelopment)—Review and comment on
submission (Section 106 Review)".
8/19/2011: MH and DHCD published legal notice in The Salem News announcing a public
meeting on 9/6/2011 with availability of documents for public examination. The public was
additionally informed of the meeting via local electronic and printed media. A copy of the legal
notice was also directly mailed in advance to an expanded number of parties of expressed or
identified interest as known at the time.
9/6/2011: MH participated in reconnaissance of the Point Neighborhood, APE and surrounding
area.
9/6/2011: MH conducted a public meeting that included description and discussion regarding the
proposed Project, Section 106 review, NRHP eligibility, APE,adverse effects, considerations and
options to avoid, minimize and/or mitigate adverse effects, and widely ranging views and
opinions of over 90 members of the public in attendance. Additional written comment and
response were reviewed from and by public and consulting parties during the following weeks.
9/21/2011: MH and DCHD mailed an update of comments,questions, information and related
materials received to all consulting parties and to ACHP.
10/4/2011: MH and DHCD hosted a meeting of consulting parties. Prior and current options and
alternatives were discussed. An alternate re-use plan for the former church building was
presented for comparison and evaluation.
10/17/2011: MH and DHCD hosted a follow-up meeting of consulting parties. Evaluation of the
alternate re-use plan presented on 10/4 and re-evaluation of the previous re-use plan found both
to result in adverse effect and neither to be financially viable. Evaluation of other information
following the previous consulting parties meeting did not present other means of avoiding or
minimizing adverse effects.
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Because the public and all Consulting Parties have been informed and have exercised
opportunities to provide input through the Section 106 consultation process on avoiding or
minimizing adverse effects on historic properties as described above, MH and DHCD believe
that it is appropriate to make final determinations based on the information received to date, as
follows.
IV.DISCUSSION
As a threshold matter,this Section 106 review and consultation comes at a late stage of the
development process. While that has potential to impose certain limitations on options to avoid
or minimize adverse effects on historic properties, options and alternatives had been examined in
preceding years. The Applicant has also stated that, at substantial cost to the Applicant,the
Project's schematic design has been completed and it has obtained the full complement of
reviews, zoning and permitting from local, state, and federal authorities. The Applicant has also
purchased and maintained the Project site and secured financial commitments from lenders,
including DHCD and other agencies or entities, based on the Project's current design and
regulatory approvals.
That notwithstanding, MH and DHCD reviewed both previous and current options and efforts to
avoid or minimize adverse effects and explored new options suggested during the Section 106
process. Since no action is currently planned regarding the school and rectory buildings and the
convent building is a contributing structure to the integrity of the district eligible for listing that is
comprised of all four buildings, the following discussion primarily addresses considerations
regarding the former church building.
A. Options to Avoid Adverse Effects on Historic Properties
Completed considerations of a feasible reuse that might avoid demolition,require minimal
alteration to the buildings, conform to Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic
Rehabilitation or otherwise preserve attributes that maintain eligibility for listing in the NRHP
were unsuccessful but included:
A Parcel Reuse Study that identified potential ways in which the existing buildings might be
reutilized. Results of the Parcel Reuse Study found that it would be extremely difficult to
avoid the removal of the former church structure in any redevelopment scenario. The Parcel
Reuse Study also notes that the former church has limitations for reuse that include both
structural difficulties and lack of market-supported use. Invoking"an urban design and
development efficiency perspective,"the Parcel Reuse Study stated that"it would be
desirable to complete the street wall along Lafayette Street from Dow to Harbor with a single
structure of uniform height",which would require demolition of the church and the rectory.
The City of Salem has stated that, if the Project does not proceed, the most likely use would
then be by a for-profit developer that would demolish all of the buildings, leaving none of the
historical fabric intact, and the development would include some form of traffic-intensive
retail.
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Meetings with neighborhood residents and civic organizations to identify their property
reutilization preferences.
Specific effort to preserve the church as an assembly, performance or arts space. All parties
that were suggested as potentially interested in retaining and reusing the former church were
contacted by the Applicant, but none expressed interest in doing so.
A real estate broker sought potential buyers of the church that might be interested in retaining
the former church to reuse the building for other purposes with minimal modification to it.
According to the Applicant, solicited parties included developers, other churches, charter
schools, performing arts groups and Boys &Girls Clubs; but no interested parties were
found.
Consideration of possible further continuation of the above efforts found that:
In addition to the deleterious effects of vandalism, the churches physical integrity has been
professionally assessed and is known to have existing problems that continue to deteriorate,
including deep vertical cracks in every vertical comer of the building, stress lines and
horizontal cracks in long stretches of the walls, thermal cracks in some of the walls, a cracked
and fragmented chimney and rusting steel structure within the tower.
Criminal activity at the former church site and neighborhood has increased,to the detriment
of residents of the neighborhood and broader community; a condition that is undesirable to
persist.
Further delay may result in the applicant selling the property. As noted in the City Study
conclusion,the most likely redevelopment would then be by a for-profit developer that is
likely to demolish all of the buildings, leaving none of the historical fabric intact. The
Applicant has incurred approximately$4.7 million in acquisition, maintenance and
predevelopment costs to date. This is a high investment by any developer, particularly a non-
profit. The Applicant has spent nearly a half million dollars to care for the property since
acquisition, including full payment of real estate taxes, utilities, landscaping, snow removal,
security, fire alarms, environmental remediation and general maintenance. The applicant
appears unable to extend that effort.
B. Options to Minimize Adverse Effects on Historic Properties
As noted above, other users and uses of the property were pursued with hope that at least one
might have been able to reuse the building(s) with no or minimal adverse effect. However, none
proved to be feasible.
Rental housing is the site redevelopment use that was both communitv,and market-supported. In
recognition of the social and cultural value of the former church propertv as well as its eligibility
for listinF, in the National and State Registers of Historic Places. both previous and current
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options for renovation of the church building to create housing were reevaluated via review of
conceptual plan options from two architects and contractor pricing.
Both options for renovation of the church building for adaptive residential reuse demonstrated
that such renovation would (a)remove most, if not all, of building interior features. (b) add
approximately 70%more windows, (c)remove some facade features, (d) include other exterior
demolition and addition, (e) probably require change to roof form, (t)use all new windows of
non-original type and style (g)require reconstruction of large portions of the exterior wall and (f)
lower the surface grading that surrounds much of the building and its foundation. Reevaluation
of these individual and cumulative consequences of renovation showed that such renovation
would result in multiple and significant adverse effects to the historic property. While such
renovation appears likely to remove several of the building's physical characteristics of eligibility
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, its cost was also found to be in excess of
budgetary provisions.
Due to its configuration and structural system, the most feasible potential reuse of the convent
building would be as a form of single-room residence such as transitional housing or a hostel, for
examples. However,this type of use is not supported by the community. In addition,the four-
building campus would lose definition with the loss of the church building's eligibility and the
convent would no longer be a contributing structure regarding the ability of the campus to be
eligible for listing in the National and State Registers of Historic Places as an historic district.
Project plans do not include renovation,demolition or otherwise incur adverse effect to the
rectory and school buildings individually.
Conclusions
As evidenced in the discussion above, DHCD has determined that there are no feasible means to
avoid adverse effects of the Project on historic properties. In particular, DHCD believes that the
information provided by the Applicant and consulting parties establishes that it would not be
feasible to (A) develop the property without adverse effect to the church, its principal structure,
or to the convent, or(B)make substantial changes to the Project design that would significantly
minimize any adverse effect while remaining feasible. Therefore, DHCD has determined that the
only viable approach to resolving the Project's adverse effects on historic properties is via
mitigation of those effects through a Memorandum of Agreement.
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EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit Date Description
A August 2, 2005 Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Notes including(a)
t'
Uses and Ideas Proposed at July 12, 2005 Meeting and (b)
Petition supporting POUA's plans.
B November 2005 St. Joseph's Parcel Reuse Study prepared for the City of
Salem Department of Planning and Community
Development, prepared by Crosswhite Property Advisors
("Parcel Reuse Study"), including May 10, 2005 Report on
Historical Significance prepared by Tremont Preservation
Services, prepared for Crosswhite Property Advisors to
inform the Parcel Reuse Study.
C August 3, 2006 Tremont Preservation Services letter to POUA
acknowledging the difficulties of reusing the church, and
recommending the scale of any new construction at the site.
D August 2006 Demolition Delay application by POUA to Salem Historical
Commission.
E September 2006 Point Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey and
Preservation Plan prepared by VHB/Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc. prepared for City of Salem Department of
Planning and Community Development (*'VHB Report").
F June 2008 City of Salem—City Council votes to amend the Salem
Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Map to extend the B-5
Central Development District to include the site.
G December 2009 Project Notification Form submitted to the Massachusetts
Historical Commission by POUA.
H January 12, 2010 MUC Letter to POUA stating that the Proposed Project will
[says 2009] have an adverse effect on the National Register eligible
district.
I September 16, 2010 City of Salem Planning Board Decision granting Site Plan
Review/Planned Unit Development to Salem Lafayette
Development, LLC for Proposed Project to include a phased
mixed-use development with a total of 76 dwelling units (51
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in the new building, 17 in the renovated school, and 8 in the
renovated rectory),4560 square feet of commercial space,
and 1,000 square foot community center.
J December 27, 2010 - Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community
March 17, 2011 Development awards funding subsidies to the four-story
building as the first phase of the Proposed Project.
K August 2,2011 Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Regarding
Findings and Resolution of Adverse Effects under Section
106 of NHPA and Availability of Documentation.
L August 17, 2011 Salem Historical Commission Public Hearing Minutes.
M August 19, 2011 Letter from ACHP to MH stating that ACHP does not intend
to participate in the Section 106 process for the St. Joseph's
Redevelopment.
N August 29, 2011 POUA Letter to P. Silverstone enclosing:
• POUA Memorandum dated August 17, 2011 entitled
"Consideration of Alternatives"
• POUA August 17, 2011 Presentation to Salem
Historical Commission
• March 21, 2005 Structures North Report
0 September 6, 2011 Section 106 Public Meeting—meeting minutes.
P September 7, 2011 Salem Historical Commission Public Hearing Minutes.
Q September 15, 2011 The Architectural Team letter supporting architectural
analysis of Church.
R September 21, 2011 P. Silverstone email requesting additional information.
S October 3, 2011 Letter from POUA to P. Silverstone regarding infeasibility of
reusing
church building.
T October 3, 2011 Email from HSI to P. Silverstone with questions.
U October 4, 2011 Materials distributed at Consulting Parties Meeting:
• HSI Scheme A and Scheme B
• HSI Memorandum#1
• HSI Memorandum#21
• POUA —TAT Plan A 1.00 showing Hypothetical
Floor Plans and Building Section for church
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• October 3, 2011 Letter for Odeh Engineers to TAT
regarding structural review of church
• POUA response to P. Silverstone questions
V October 4, 2011 DHCD Minutes of Consulting Parties October 4, 2011
Meeting.
W October 9, 2011 Email from E. Nilsson attaching October 7, 2011 cost
estimate and October 6, 2011 letter from Souza, True and
Partners regarding structural analysis of church.
X October 111, 2011 POUA review and analysis of HSI Scheme A. including the
following attachments:
• October 11, 2011 Letter from TAT
• October 3, 2011 Letter from Odeh Engineers
• October 11, 2011 Letter from Dellbrook Construction
regarding construction costs for HSI's Scheme A
Y October 16, 2011 HSI Memorandum to B. Loughlin and P. Silverstone
regarding HSI Response to POUA October 11, 2011
submission.
Z October 17, 2011 POUA Memorandum to B. Loughlin and P. Silverstone
regarding POUA Response to HSI Memorandum dated
October 16, 2011.
AA October 21, 2011 Memorandum from POUA to P. Silverstone regarding
revenue assumptions in POUA's feasibility analysis with
attachments, including Salem Condo Sales dated 12/2/10
through 8/310/11; excerpts from Market Study dated August
20 10, and excerpts from Appraisal dated May 31, 2011.
BB Undated Photographs of existing buildings.
CC Various Dates Evolution of Renderings for POUA Proposed
Redevelopment.
DD Various Dates Letters requesting status as "Consulting Party"or"Interested
Pam,"
EE Various Dates Section 106 Comment Letters
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Ms. Lisa Alberghini
Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc.
84 State Street
Suite 600
Boston, MA 02109
Ms. Lynn Duncan, Director
Department of Planning& Community Development
City of Salem
120 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
Ms. Jessica Herbert
Ms. Jane Guy
Salem Historical Commission
120 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
Mr. Kevin Hurley
Ms. Lisa Greene
North Shore HOME Consortium
24 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
Ms. Brandee Loughlin
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Mr. Dan Tobyne
Ms. Rebecca Frawley Wachtel
Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Cambridge Street
Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
Ms. Emily Udy
Historic Salem Inc.
P.O. Box 865
Salem, MA 01970