Dodge Street,7-9-Fence Installation
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8/14/2020
City of Salem
Design Review Board
Dear members of the DRB:
I am pleased to present the attached proposal for new fencing at 7-9 Dodge Street. This is being
submitted with the intention of being heard 26 August 2020. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrew Longmire
RCG LLC
RCG LLC
17 Ivaloo Street
Suite 100
Somerville, MA 02143
T 617 625 8315
F 617 625 8345
jgagnon@RCG-LLC.com
www.RCG-LLC.com
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8/14/2020
City of Salem
Design Review Board
Dear members of the DRB:
On behalf of RCG 7 Dodge LLC, I am giving permission for the placement of fencing around the parking
lot located at 7 Dodge Street and authorizing Andrew Longmire to speak as a representative for RCG
LLC.
Sincerely,
Jim Gagnon
Vice President
RCG LLC
RCG LLC
17 Ivaloo Street
Suite 100
Somerville, MA 02143
T 617 625 8315
F 617 625 8345
jgagnon@RCG-LLC.com
www.RCG-LLC.com
HOTELDODGE STREET COURTDODGE STREET COURTSeagrassWALGREENS#7-9 DODGE STREETCONCRETE WALK CONCRETE WALKPARKING SPACES New fence to not impedehandicap ramp and sidewalkaccess or movement76 LAFAYETTE ST.NEW FENCE TO MATCH 76 LAFAYETTENEW FENCE TO MATCH 76 LAFAYETTE NEW FENCE TOMATCH 76 LAFAYETTEAREA OF PROPOSED WORKDODGE STREET
SeagrassPROPOSED 4' TALL FENCEPROPOSED 4' TALL FENCESeagrassRETAINING WALL(BEYOND)SIDEWALKPROPOSED 4' - 0" TALL FENCEPlanPlan and Elevations7-9 Dodge StreetSalem, MARenovations to:OWNERRCG - LLC17 Ivaloo StreetSomerville, MA(617) 625 - 8315 ext. 700Elevation A-A From Dodge StreetElevation B-B From Dodge Street CourtPerspectiveProject Description:We propose to enclose the parking lot located at 7-9 Dodge Street with a fence. Thefence will match in design and construction the fence enclosing the lot across the streetat 76 Lafayette. It will be 4 feet tall, metal and painted to resemble the fence at 76Lafayette. Please see below and attached specifications.The fence will follow the property line as noted in the plan below. It will allow for vehicleaccess at the curb cut, handicap access and turning at the corner and will not impedepedestrian access.The fence will be Ameristar, Montague Plus welded ornamental steel fence. The stylewill be Majestic with a 4 foot height, 2 rail panels with a flush bottom and 4 inch airspace painted black.The fence will be completed within six weeks of the Design Review Board's approval.We are hoping to have it in place with the opening of our neighbor, Seaweed, inSeptember of 2020.
Montage Plus Specification Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc. Rev. 04/26/2019
AMERISTAR® PERIMETER SECURITY USA INC.
Montage Plus® - Steel Ornamental Fence System – Fusion Welded and Rackable
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION - SECTION 32 31 19
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and appu rtenances necessary for installation of the welded ornamental steel fence
system defined herein at (specify project site).
1.02 RELATED WORK
Section __ __ __ - Earthwork
Section __ __ __ - Concrete
1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The manufacturer shall supply a total fence system of (specify Montage Plus® standard picket space or Montage Plus® Pool, Pet &
Play® 3” air space) Welded and Rackable (ATF – All Terrain Flexibility) Ornamental Steel (for standard picket space, specify
Classic™, Majestic™, Genesis™, or Warrior™; for 3” air space, specify Classic™, Majestic™, or Genesis™) design. The system shall
include all components (i.e., panels, posts, gates and hardware) required.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
The contractor shall provide laborers and supervisors who are thoroughly familiar with the type of construction involved and materials
and techniques specified.
1.05 REFERENCES
▪ ASTM A653/A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated
(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
▪ ASTM B117 - Practice for Operating Salt-Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
▪ ASTM D523 - Test Method for Specular Gloss
▪ ASTM D714 - Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering in Paint.
▪ ASTM D822 - Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and Related Co atings and Materials using Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc
Light and Water Exposure Apparatus.
▪ ASTM D1654 - Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments.
▪ ASTM D2244 - Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.
▪ ASTM D2794 - Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).
▪ ASTM D3359 - Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.
▪ ASTM F2408 – Ornamental Fences Employing Galvanized Steel Tubular Pickets.
1.06 SUBMITTAL
The manufacturer’s literature shall be submitted prior to installation.
1.07 PRODUCT HANDLING AND STORAGE
Upon receipt at the job site, all materials shall be checked to ensure that no da mage occurred during shipping or handling. Materials
shall be stored in such a manner to ensure proper ventilation and drainage, and to protect against damage, weather, vandalism and
theft.
1.08 PRODUCT WARRANTY
A. All structural fence components (i.e. rails, pickets, and posts) shall be warranted within specified limitations, by the manufacturer
for a period of 20 years from date of original purchase. Warranty shall cover any defects in material finish, including crac king,
peeling, chipping, blistering or corroding.
B. Reimbursement for labor necessary to restore or replace components that have been found to be defective under the terms of
manufactures warranty shall be guaranteed for five (5) years from date of original purchase.
Montage Plus Specification Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc. Rev. 04/26/2019
PART 2 - MATERIALS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
The fence system shall conform to (specify Montage Plus standard picket space or Montage Plus Pool, Pet & Play 3” air space )
Welded and Rackable (ATF – All Terrain Flexibility) Ornamental Steel, (for standard picket space, specify Classic, Majestic, Genesis
or Warrior; for 3” air space, specify Classic, Majestic, or Genesis) design, (specify extended picket or flush) bottom rail treatment,
(specify 2-Rail, 3-Rail or 3-Rail with Double Rings) style manufactured by Ameristar Fence Products, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2.02 MATERIAL
A. Steel material for fence panels and posts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A653/A653M, with a minimum yield strength
of 45,000 psi (310 MPa) and a minimum zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coating weight of 0.60 oz/ft2 (184 g/m2), Coating Designation G-
60.
B. Material for pickets shall be 3/4” square x 18 Ga. tubing. The rails shall be steel channel, 1.5” x 1.4375” x 14 Ga. Picket holes in
the rail shall be spaced (specify 4.675” o.c. for standard picket space or 3.500” o.c. for 3” air space). Fence posts and gate posts shall
meet the minimum size requirements of Table 1.
2.03 FABRICATION
A. Pickets, rails and posts shall be pre-cut to specified lengths. Rails shall be pre-punched to accept pickets.
B. Pickets shall be inserted into the pre-punched holes in the rails and shall be aligned to standard spacing using a specially calibrated
alignment fixture. The aligned pickets and rails shall be joined at each picket-to-rail intersection by Ameristar’s proprietary fusion
welding process, thus completing the rigid panel assembly (Note: The process produces a virtually seamless, spatter -free good-
neighbor appearance, equally attractive from either side of the panel).
C. The manufactured panels and posts shall be subjected to an inline electrode position coating (E-Coat) process consisting of a multi-
stage pretreatment/wash, followed by a duplex application of an epoxy primer and an acrylic topcoat. The minimum cumulative
coating thickness of epoxy and acrylic shall be 2 mils (0.058 mm). The color shall be (specify Black or Bronze). The coated panels
and posts shall be capable of meeting the performance requirements for each quality characteristic shown in Table 2 (Note: The
requirements in Table 2 meet or exceed the coating performance criteria of ASTM F2408).
D. The manufactured fence system shall be capable of meeting the vertical load, horizontal load, and infill performance requirements for
Commercial weight fences under ASTM F2408.
E. Gates with an out to out leaf dimension less than and including 72 inches shall be fabricated using Montage Plus ornamental panel
material and 1-3/4” sq. x 14ga. gate ends. Gate leafs greater than 72 inches shall be fabricated using ForeRunner rails, 17 gauge
pickets, intermediate uprights, gussets and 1-3/4” sq. x 14ga. gate ends. All rail and upright intersections shall be joined by welding.
All picket and rail intersections shall also be joined by welding.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
All new installation shall be laid out by the contractor in accordance with the construction plans.
3.02 INSTALLATION
Fence post shall be spaced according to Table 3, plus or minus ¼”. For installations that must be raked to follow sloping grades, the post
spacing dimension must be measured along the grade. Fence panels shall be attached to posts with brackets supplied by the manufacturer.
Posts shall be set in concrete footers having a minimum depth of 36” (Note: In some cases, local restrictions of freezing weather
conditions may require a greater depth). The “Earthwork” and “Concrete” sections of this specification shall govern material
requirements for the concrete footer. Posts setting by other methods such as plated posts or grouted core-drilled footers are permissible
only if shown by engineering analysis to be sufficient in strength for the intended application.
3.03 FENCE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
When cutting/drilling rails or posts adhere to the following steps to seal the exposed steel surfaces; 1) Remove all metal shavings from
cut area. 2) Apply zinc-rich primer to thoroughly cover cut edge and/or drilled hole; let dry. 3) Apply 2 coats of custom finish paint
matching fence color. Failure to seal exposed surfaces per steps 1-3 above will negate warranty. Ameristar spray cans or paint pens
shall be used to prime and finish exposed surfaces; it is recommended that paint pens be used to prevent overspray. U se of non-
Ameristar parts or components will negate the manufactures’ warranty.
Montage Plus Specification Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc. Rev. 04/26/2019
3.04 GATE INSTALLATION
Gate posts shall be spaced according to the manufacturers’ gate drawings, dependent on standard out-to-out gate leaf dimensions and gate
hardware selected. Type and quantity of gate hinges shall be based on the application; weight, height, and number of gate cycles. The
manufacturers’ gate drawings shall identify the necessary gate hardware required for the application. Gate hardware shall be provided by
the manufacture of the gate and shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.05 CLEANING
The contractor shall clean the jobsite of excess materials; post-hole excavations shall be scattered uniformly away from posts.
Table 1 – Minimum Sizes for Montage Plus Posts
Fence Posts Panel Height
2-1/2” x 16 Ga. Up to & Including 6’ Height
Gate Leaf Gate Height
Up to & Including 4’ Over 4’ Up to & Including 6’
Up to 4’ 2-1/2” x 14 Ga. 3” x 12 Ga.
4’1” to 6’ 3” x 12 Ga. 3” x 12 Ga.
6’1” to 8’ 3” x 12 Ga. 4” x 12 Ga.
Table 2 – Coating Performance Requirements
Quality Characteristics ASTM Test Method Performance Requirements
Adhesion D3359 – Method B Adhesion (Retention of Coating) over 90% of test area (Tape and
knife test).
Corrosion Resistance B117, D714 & D1654 Corrosion Resistance over 1,500 hours (Scribed per D1654;
failure mode is accumulation of 1/8” coating loss from scribe or
medium #8 blisters).
Impact Resistance D2794 Impact Resistance over 60 inch lb. (Forward impact using 0.625”
ball).
Weathering Resistance D822 D2244, D523 (60˚ Method) Weathering Resistance over 1,000 hours (Failure mode is 60%
loss of gloss or color variance of more than 3 delta-E color units).
Table 3 – Montage Plus – Post Spacing By Bracket Type
Span For CLASSIC, GENESIS, MAJESTIC, & WARRIOR
8’ Nominal (91.95” Rail)
Post Size 2-1/2” 2-1/2” 2-1/2” 3” 2-1/2” 3”
Bracket Type Montage Plus
Universal
(BB112)
Montage Plus
Line Blvd.
(BB114)
Montage Plus
Flat Mount
(BB111)
Montage Plus
Swivel
(BB113)*
Post Settings
± 1/4” O.C. 95” 95” 95” 95-1/2” *95” *95-1/2”
*Note: When using BB113 swivel brackets on either or both ends of a panel installation, care must be taken to ensure the spacing
between post and adjoining pickets meets applicable codes. This will require trimming one or both ends of the panel.
Design Review Board Recommendation
7-9 Dodge Street
Small Project Review – Installation of Fencing around Existing Parking Lot
Meeting Date: August 26, 2020
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, Helen
Sides, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: None
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposed installation of fencing around the perimeter of the
parking lot at 7-9 Dodge Street as designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Plan titled ‘Renovations to 7-9 Dodge Street, Salem, MA – Plan and Elevations’, prepared by RCG-LL, 17
Ivaloo Street, Somerville, MA 02143, dated 8/14/20.
2. Fence specification: ‘Montage Plus Welded Ornamental Steel Fence’, Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc.
3. Staff Comments dated 8/19/20.
Conditions of Approval: The DRB recommends incorporating the following conditions:
1. Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may not be
completed as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed
modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
2. Reduction in Fence Opening at Corner: The applicant shall reduce the size of the opening at the corner of
Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court by installing a second fence post to the south of the proposed fence
post at an ADA compliant distance. The applicant shall then install fencing from the new post connecting it
to the proposed fencing along the Dodge Street Court edge of the parking lot. The connecting portion of
the fence may be placed at an angle to mimic the angled fence on the opposite corner at the 82-84
Lafayette Street property.
Findings
1. Consistency with Design Standards and Guidelines: This project is consistent with the design guidelines and
standards in that the fencing will define the street edge and provide protection between the vehicles using
the parking lot and pedestrians.
2. Character of the Neighborhood: The fencing will create a more finished look to the parking lot and will be in
character with the immediate neighborhood, which is currently experiencing investment with the abutting
Hampton Inn/mixed-use project and the renovations to the adjacent building that will house Seagrass.
3. Style of Fence: The style, color, and material of the fence is identical to the fencing across the street. By
using the same type of fence in this project there is a visual cohesiveness between the two properties.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of
the Design Review Board.
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Paul Durand Date
Chair
8/27/2020