32C-149 Project Meeting Minutes 121009The Office of
P E T E R F R O T H I N G H A M
Registered Architect
181 Main Street, Suite One
Northampton MA 01060
USA
413 585 5910
10-Oct-12
M E M O R A N D U M
Re: McCarthy Properties Façade Reconstruction
Subject: 9 October 12 Project Meeting Minutes
Present: Name:Organization:Initials:
Susan Hewett McCarthy Properties, Inc. (MPI) SH
Louis Gallinaro Teagno Construction, Inc. (TCI) LG
Michael Fitzgerald Teagno Construction, Inc. (TCI) MF
Chris Burkhardt Teagno Construction, Inc. (TCI) CB
Ryan Hellwig Ryan Hellwig, PE (RHPE) RH
Peter Frothingham Peter Frothingham, RA (PFRA) PF
ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTION PERSON
OLD BUSINESS
12
MF notified SH that McCarthy Properties or
HPMG need to submit request to Gas
Company for relocation of gas meters within
next few weeks.
SH to contact HPMG. V
12.1 Not resolved yet TCI to contact Gas Co. V
12.2
Gas meters racks located about 10' down
north wall and hang into abutters private
property. SH also concerned for damage from
haulers and snow plows, requests relocation.
SH requests Northampton Coffee's switch-
over occur last for least impact.
TCI will follow up to confirm that it is OK to
hang meters over private property, request
relocation, and determine how much of this
relocation expense the Gas Co. pays for, who
provides bollards to protect meters, & what is
plumber increase expense is for additional
work.
V
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12.3
Gas Co. is relocating the meters as an
emergency need, no charge. EWS will be
here Wednesday, complete their work by end
of week, TCI to schedule gas inspection for
Monday. Location of existing compressor for
coffee shop AC and new gas meter protection
bollards need to be surveyed for easement
document. SH inquired why this move outside
was unexpected. SH inquired if meters could
remain, work performed around them in place.
TCI explained the current location is an
existing hazard to have in the basement and
presenting hazard to construction work. SH
asked for assurance that no one will be
without gas over weekend.
Proceed with relocation as directed by Gas
Co. TCI to measure bollard and compressor
locations, send info to Eaton. TCI will
determine swap times and let SH know,
probably a few hours' duration, SH will give
notice to tenants to allow permission to
enable subs and Gas Co in to relight pilots.
V
12.4
Gas Company indicates to TCI that Gas Co.
does not have an easement over abutter's
property. SH feels Gas Co indicated to her
they did. Further research is needed.
SH to pursue.V
12.5
NO EASEMENT EXISTS. Best current
understanding is Gas Co considered Florida
Ave a public street and did not need to get
permission from, nor give notice to, private
property owner. SH reports MPI is negotiating
with abutter for an easement. Gas Co. has
not shown up three times now, delaying
project about a week. SH states MPI is quite
upset with Gas Co unresponsiveness, very
concerned for delay this causes and
subsequent increased costs. TCI, to promote
good will and minimize delay, is negotiating
with abutter to address concerns for Gas Co
patch. TCI asks SH as owner to try to
motivate Gas Co since TCI as contractor
doesn't have leverage.
SH will contact Gas Co, contact person
appears to be Mike Angoletti. Meter
relocation will proceed while easement is
prepared.
SH, TCI
12.6
Meters are moved! Two more bollards need
to be installed. TCI provided as-built
measurements to SH, TCI to call Gas Co for
last two bollards. Driveway proposal to be
reviewed with abutter early next week, work
scheduled for 19th.meters moved
TCI to contact Gas Co to have bollards
installed before driveway work. TCI
33
SH inquired if storefronts could go in earlier,
indicated willingness to pay to repair damage
for installation before brickwork complete.
MF will review how early storefronts could go
in and report next week. V
33.1 MF indicates storefronts could go in as early
as 1 November.TCI confirm with Lizottes V
33.2
MF confirms, and cautions that installation is
still subject to delays from gas meters,
weather, city inspections; so not a guarantee.
SH will sent notice to tenants that project is
pursuing the possibility of accelerating
storefront installation perhaps a few weeks.
V
33.3
Gas meter delay means expedited approach
might result in storefront installation as
originally scheduled.
SH to notify tenants of updated schedule. V
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33.4
SH inquired about schedule of outstanding
first floor interior work after new storefronts
are installed. TCI reviewed work related to
new ceilings, patching ceiling and walls,
painted, floor installation and finish. Roughly
another 1.5 weeks' work. SH asked if this
time period could be shortened citing tenant
business impact. LG indicates possibly.
None.09-Oct-12
34 CB confirms there is no insulation in attic, SH
requests quote to insulate attic MF to arrange V
34.1 CB confirms there is no insulation under roof
membrane either
TCI to contact insulator for quote. Include
flash spray around ceiling penetrations to aid
in vapor barrier management, R-40 blown-in
cellulose, leave sufficient extra mounded 4'
from front wall to be distributed by TCI after
wall framing installed.
V
34.2
Quote provided. PF asked for confirmation
that, where fiberglass batt is used to fill gaps
in lath and plaster original ceiling, the area will
be flash sprayed to maintain air-barrier
continuity at that level; if there are recessed
fixtures that penetrate the original ceiling that
appropriate insulated boxes be provided.
Confirmation that dropped ceiling is not the air
or vapor barrier, and insulation is to be
installed above upper original ceiling.
SH has several weeks' time to review budget
and decide.V
34.3 SH indicates desire to do work, is following up
with rest of family SH intends a decision by end of this week. SH
43
During field observation, RH noted top of
north wall is potentially soft brick & mortar
without much weight to hold all in place, urges
use of care when installing skewed saddle to
receive LVL roof beam.
Install anchors by power-drilling, if hard brick
encountered then hammer-drill only as
necessary.
CB
45
CB anticipates pouring concrete beam late
next week, wants to know who determines
how far into existing brick foundation to
remove.
RH to continue periodic field observations, will
determine depth of removal or repair as work
progresses to that point.
V
45.1
RH & CB reviewed brick foundation removal in
two locations not involving gas meters. Bricks
removed by hand to a depth of 16"+/- below
which brick can be removed with hammer.
Agreement to remove 2-3 more courses to
sound brick.
None, if remaining foundation wall is similar. V
45.2
Foundation brick at south end are sound at
depth of 16", foundation brick at north end still
questionable, remove another course or 2;
foundation brick in middle not removed yet as
gas meters have not been removed.
RH suggested to use hammer drilling for
grouted anchors to test soundness of
remaining brick.
V
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45.3
Anchors installed. RH, CB & conc. sub
observe that wall appears to be in two parts.
Outer portion of foundation wall is stiff, with
few voids. Inner portion is softer, looser, more
voids & w/out much connection to outer
portion . It appears the inner portion was
added at a later time than the outer portion,
consistent with a what might have been a
previous effort to shore up the original wall..
None 09-Oct-12
46
Discussion of how to determine top of
concrete grade beam in relation to floors,
which are not level. PF notes new sidewalk
warps to meet new alcoves which can vary in
slope if needed but cannot exceed 1:12 pitch.
CB will survey entry door threshold heights to
determine top of new grade beam.V
46.1
Survey reveals that floors are at different
levels between storefronts, and sloped within
storefronts. General descent from south to
north, more pronounced at south end and
tapers to north end. Agreement to use a low-
point around column C1.
None V
46.2
CB provided further spot elevations of existing
sidewalk to PF to aid resolution of how to
accommodate varying floor heights and
establish T.O. conc. grade beam.
PF to plot information, meet with CB and MF
to review.PF,CB,MF
46.3
All done, CB proceeding. MF points out we
still need info from storefront supplier
regarding adjustability of new door thresholds.
PF notes the opportunity to level floor
somewhat when new basement post is
installed.
MF to follow up.MF
50
PF reviewed shop drawing log to confirm
submittals. TCI submitted additional
submittals. TCI noted need for immediate
review of outstanding steel shop drawings.
PF to provide sketch (item 38.1), sub to
resubmit to TCI, TCI, RH and PF to review as
soon as possible.
V
50.1
Steel fabricator requests confirmation of
layout dimensions including vertical before
resubmitting.
Re: Item 46.2, provide tomorrow Wednesday
if possible.V
50.2
CB has provided requested info, fabricator
proceeding. After discussion, agreement to
have fabricator submit revised shop drawings
for record. SH asked for confirmation that this
shop drawing review is not a delay, TCI
concurred, steel installation scheduled to
begin next week if concrete work completed
this week. PF inquired if conc. testing is
required; after discussion, agreement that RH
will confirm if Code requires for this project.
TCI indicates they intend to use 4000 psi,
3000 is spec'd. Consensus that this safety-
factor is sufficient, skip test if not Code
required.
Submit revised steel shop drawing in PDF to
RH and PF. RH to report on Code
requirement for conc. testing. RH reports
conc. testing is required for beam, but not
for footings.
MF,RH,PF
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53
CB reports: City gas inspection scheduled for
2:30 Wednesday, switch-over tentatively
scheduled for sometime Thursday at earliest;
mason patched around new gas line
penetration in north wall; need to get brick
ordered soon (PF waiting for samples, to be
delivered Wednesday am); foundation work is
stopped pending meter removal; staging
cleaned to minimize falling grit. Optimistic
schedule: meters moved Thursday, remaining
foundation removal to Friday or Monday,
concrete forms on Monday or Tuesday, rebar
installation remainder of week, pour conc.
bond beam end of week or early next.
SH to notify tenants of updated schedule. V
53.1
Gas inspection done last Wednesday, but
Gas Co has not relocated meters. Existing
meters hopefully will be removed Thur. this
week. All noted that Gas Co information is
proving unreliable.
Gas Co will mount new meters outside
building; once actually done SH will provide
24hr notice to tenants; EWS will switch over
from old meters to new meters; Gas Co will
collect old meters
09-Oct-12
55 TCI submitted more shop drawings.
MF & PF to meet after to confirm final wall
section. PF to review submittals per
outcome.
V
55.1
MF & PF met, wall assembly is as drawn. PF
processed some of submittals, others need
resolution of T.O. conc. grade beam first.
PF to process remaining submittals. V
55.2 PF noted that he doesn't have paperwork for
masonry samples submitted last week.TCI to provide.MF
56
RH observes saddles for roof beam fabricated
without incorporating corrections to shop
drawing submittal. Still awaiting steel
resubmittal.
TCI to return saddles for modification. TCI
61
PF inquired of SH status of building signage
and awnings; noting that in order to proceed
we need to get fabricators under contract.
SH to contact PF to set up meeting. SH
61.1 SH & PF to meet after this meeting
PF to begin drawings for business tenant
signage frames, first floor awnings, and
building directory for quotes, permits, and
building integration during construction.
PF
61.2
PF reports information has been provided to
Porcupine Signs, meeting tomorrow
Wednesday to review with goal to provide
pricing for approval.
PF to follow up.PF
64
Due to differential (& lower) elevations of
existing second floor, decision to lower beam
1 brick course to accommodate 3" steel lateral
post brace angles . After meeting, MF & RH
worked out how to hide down-leg of angle
in wall, no longer need to lower beam 1
brick course.
TCI to minimally notch attic support columns
as needed to set angle into wall/ceiling
corner, beam elevation remains as is.
09-Oct-12
65 Due to varying elevations of existing first floor,
need to revise 6/S1 at second floor.RH & CB to review after meeting. V
65.1 Detail in CDs is confirmed. None 09-Oct-12
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68
CB confirmed that east face of new conc.
grade beam will be up to approx. 6" east of
brick foundation wall below in places. CB
inquired if full 24" depth of grade beam is
needed if unnecessary to remove foundation
brick to that depth. RH preliminarily indicated
16" likely sufficient depth.
RH to review and confirm with CB V
68.1 RH confirms 16" depth is sufficient. CB notes
typical depth will be 19-20"None 09-Oct-12
69
CB inquired of how to integrate new conc.
grade beam with existing conc. foundation
patch at north end. RH indicated remove
sufficient depth from top of patch to ensure
minimum 6-8" new concrete at top.
None V
69.1 CB indicates actual depth will be about 10". None 09-Oct-12
70 CB requested quick resolution of T.O. conc.
grade beam elevation.PF to address tomorrow Wednesday am 09-Oct-12
71 LG & SH reviewed and agreed contract
amendment to include 5% retainage.TCI & MPI to formalize and sign 09-Oct-12
73
SH inquired of frequency of meetings. MF
suggested stay at weekly for now, go to
biweekly perhaps in a few weeks. Agreed.
None V
73.1
With most major obstacles identified and
resolved at this point, agreement to go to
meeting every other week. PF still will visit
site once a week or more if needed, RH will
visit as needed.
None 09-Oct-12
74 TCI submitted more shop drawings. PF to process.PF
74.1
PF returned some processed shop drawings,
requested a comparison of TCI submittal log
with PFRA log to confirm coordination. Brick
sample panel for north wall approved.
PF and Jacquelyn to compare PF,JB
NEW BUSINESS
77
CB reports: gas meters relocated; remaining
unsound foundation brick is removed;
concrete mass at north end of foundation
lowered; benchmark work is completed; attic
and roof structure modification begun.
Concrete piers and basement footings being
poured today, formwork and rebar setting
begins soon after; concrete grade beam to be
poured by Friday; steel installation to begin on
Monday; upper wall framing begins this week.
None 09-Oct-12
78
Chuck Miller inspected excavation, noted
need for electrical ground connection to rebar.
TCI will be add this to other improvements
being required to existing building electrical
ground.
CB to coordinate with formwork installation. CB
79 CB asks RH to review use of Simpson H6 in
detail 6/S1, is there a substitution possible?CB and RH to review after meeting. CB, RH
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NEXT MEETING:
1pm, 23 Oct 12, at Watering Hole
Please bring to the architect's attention errors or omissions in these minutes by replying all to this email within 48 hours.
cc: Susan Hewett Louis Hasbrouck
Ryan Hellwig Louis Gallinaro
HL Foster Michael Fitzgerald
Beaulieu Electric Chris Burkhardt (via MF)
EWS Plumbing Jacquelyn Burgin
Peter Frothingham
CLOSED BUSINESS
1 Meeting relocated to Watering Hole
lounge
PF to note in meetings that future
meetings also relocated 04-Sep-12
2
CB reports TCI has started mobilization,
confirming existing conditions, beginiing layout
for new roof support structure.
None 04-Sep-12
3
Sidewalk removal scheduled to begin
Thursday morning, begin at Beehive end,
cutting for a few hours, removal follows.
MF to arrange for TCI staff on hand to redirect
pedestrians, SH notify tenants Wednesday 04-Sep-12
4
Parking arrangements reviewed. TCI using
McCarthy overflow parking lot, Zuli's lot, and
street parking. MF indicates that TCI dump
truck will overnight in McCarthy lot.
SH will get recycling bins recently placed in
front of jersey barriers relocated to create
another parking space.
04-Sep-12
4
Parking arrangements reviewed. TCI using
McCarthy overflow parking lot, Zuli's lot, and
street parking. MF indicates that TCI dump
truck will overnight in McCarthy lot.
SH will get recycling bins recently placed in
front of jersey barriers relocated to create
another parking space.
11-Sep-12
5
Installation of temporary protection walls is
beginning. Due to need to cut gypbd in order
to get attic beams in and still have
maneuvering room, at first temporary walls in
third floor apartment will be taped poly, once
beam in place, then plywood temporary wall
installed.
CB will notify Northampton Coffee of
temporary wall installation, probably Tuesday
next week maybe the next day. SH to confirm
notifiction w/ tenant - same beige background,
tenant paints at commercial, McCarthy paint
residential
04-Sep-12
6
CB reviewed roof support post details, RH
confirms attachment at bottom of post on
plate on existing 6x6 beam on masonry wall;
splicing the post, stagger by a foot, close to
floor or ceiling.
CB & RH will review in field after meeting 04-Sep-12
7
CB reviewed roof support beam bearing
details. RH confirms not splicing the beam,
beams begin and end on centerline of post,
suggests lapping 2x6 down sides for lateral
bracing and attachement; no bearing
plate/saddle needed.
None 04-Sep-12
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8
CB points out there is barely enough room
above third floor false ceiling and under attic
ceiling joists for beams, both in terms of depth
of beam and to accomdate out-of-level
condition of existing building.
Conclusion to keep as designed, slope beam
to existing conditions. RH will determine
allowable amount to be trimmed if/when
necessary; confirms no saddle shop drawing
submittal required.
V
8.1
CB reports ceiling in kitchen is higher than in
other rooms, conclusion to allow approx. 1"x
6" drop in ceiling.
None 11-Sep-12
9
CB indicates staging installation is scheduled
to occur on Tuesday and Wednesday next
week. MF notes this may slide a day or two,
depending on foundation inspection
requirements.
Ongoing this week. V
9.1 4 Sep 12 - TCI will request larger outriggers to
provide more maneuvering room. MF to arrange V
9.2
Larger outriggers pushed scaffolding further
onto the sidewalk impinging on street
furninture, etc.
Cribbing provided in trench instead 11-Sep-12
10
TCI anticipates sufficient sidewalk removal
Friday to provide three foundation inspection
pits: 2'deep, 2' wide, and 3-5' long.
CB will notify RH & PF when ready, RH will
inspect and if needed indicate locations for
further excavation and inspection. Trench to
8' deep, foundation wall removeal to 24"
down.
04-Sep-12
11
MF explains once foundation trench is
complete in an area, trench will be partially
filled w/ membrane installed at an angle with
excess collected above fill placed on top of
membrane, to povide base for scaffolding.
TCI to sumbit and PF to review membrane
shop drawing immediately. V
11.1 New depth of trench and additon of cribbing
postpones membrane installation
Membrane location to be determined once
depth of foundation repair known.02-Oct-12
13 PF & CB reviewed detail 6/A4.2 None 04-Sep-12
14 CB indicates single electrical outlet in
basement is insufficient for temporary needs.
CB will contact Beaulieu to arrange for
temporary power from basement 04-Sep-12
15
EWS is removing baseboard heat at third floor
apartment Wednesday. CB has reviewed with
tenant.
CB to confirm if this removes heating from
entire apartment or just front rooms. V
15.1 Unclear where there is heat in apt.
SH to survey what rooms are effected,
provide plug-in heaters as needed V
15.2
Second floor apartment has electric heaters,
which are still operational in unaffected rooms.
Third floor apartment has electric heater in
just one back bedroom, inoperable hot water
baseboard elsewhere.
SH will provide heaters to third floor
apartment soon.V
15.3 Heaters provided last week. None 02-Oct-12
16
CB reports the dumpster will be placed in
parking spaces in center of building day after
scaffolding is complete.
None V
16.1
Due to more extensive trenching, scaffolding
delayed a week, dumpster will arrive end of
Friday or first thing Monday
If Friday delivery, CB to cover so it is not used
by others over weekend.18-Sep-12
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17
LG noted to SH that third floor tenant
contacted TCI for an update, CB is in touch
with him each day.
None
18 SH announced that second floor apartment is
rented as of 1 Sept. TCI to install temporary wall before move-in. V
18.1 SH indicates tenant will move in mid-Sept. SH will confirm actual dates V
18.2 SH reports tenant begins move-in on 18th,
asks for a few days before to clean.TCI to vacate on 13th so MPI can prep apt. 18-Sep-12
19 LG asked PF to review draft submittal
schedule to confirm items needed.PF to review, TCI will send V
19.1
PF did review draft, which was for
confirmation of required submittals, no dates
included. Ryan asked to be included in the
distribution.
TCI to submit. 25-Sep-12
20
PF reported that price quoted to Beaulieu for
light fixture "A" is well over estimate provided
by distributor in Boston. PF is attempting to
contact distributor. PF suggested we may
wish to consider an alternative approach,
particularly if it coordinates with business
tenants' requests for vertical signage above
awnings. SH indicated McCarthys are not
enthusiastic about banners.
PF to follow up with distributor. V
20.1
PF contacted CT distributor instead of Boston
distributor, who offered a substitute. PF also
contacted a third distributor to get a second
quote for originally chosen fixture, distributor
submitted quote that fits budget, indicating an
example was to be installed imminently in
West Hartford we could visit.
PF to follow up, visit site. V
20.2
Fixture installation in Hartford not soon
enough, distributor provided LED lamped
sample for review. Fixture approved
PF to follow up with lamping
recommendation. V
20.3
PF indicates can't justify the additional
expense for the LED bulbs, recommends
proceeding with metal halide. Agreed.
PF to provide TCI w/ specs. V
20.4
PF returns sample to TCI field office for
distributor to pick up. Scott Dubey has CB's
cellphone number to confirm arrangements.
None 25-Sep-12
21
SH requested that when soil is removed for
foundation inspection, samples be taken for
submittal to Umass extension service for
analysis to determine if there is something in
soil that is killing trees in sidewalk.
SH will coordinate w/ Bill McCarthy to be
available on Friday with three buckets to
receive samples.
11-Sep-12
22 LG requests that distrubution include subs LG to provide list, PF to include in distribution 11-Sep-12
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23
CB reports storefronts anticipated to be
removed by end of day; tenant in third floor is
OK with work beginning at 7am with notice;
roof beam installation begins tomorrow;
trenching along foundation begins tomorrow
weather permitting.
SH to confirm Emily is sole source of
Northampton Coffee direction. SH
23.1
Makunda has returned early. SH confirms
Emily remains contact person and sole source
of decisions.
None 11-Sep-12
24
Observation Holes: Brick appears in rough to
poor condition to a depth of perhaps 9
courses down. RH requests deeper trench to
confirm condition of top 24" of existing brick.
MF indicates trench to 36" deep, will use
excavation equipment to accomplish. 11-Sep-12
25
Observation Holes: top of foundation wall
appears to have bowed in 4" +/- towards
center, top of foundation wall will not be under
new bond beam. RH indicates need for piers
to be poured exterior of existing foundation to
below frost; agreement that north and south
ones will be smaller than intermediate ones.
RH will email dimensions for footings by
Thursday morning, record sketch to follow
within a few days. TCI to excavate for piers,
clean brick and pin, provide forms to be
buried based on RH info. Pour piers
Thursday, backfill on Friday.
V
25.1
Trench dug to depth of 4-6' down to ensure
new piers bear on undisturbed soil, approx. 18-
24" deep flowable fill provided between pier
formwork. RH determined pins from piers into
brick are not needed, but up into grade beam
are, 2 at ends and 3-4 at intermediates. Due
to cantilever of grade beam east of foundation
wall, #3 ties 12" O.C. are needed in beam.
RH will provide sketch once depth of
foundation brick repair is known. V
25.2
Dimensions phoned to TCI on Wednesday.
RH record sketches, including pinning detail
between pier and grade beam, as well as
additional ties within grade beam, are
pending.
RH to provide sketches V
25.3
Sketches provided. After discussion over
sequencing, RH stated that if bond beam is
done in two pours, he wants to know where
cold joint will be. RH also stated he will
prepare record set of his documents
incorporating revisions.
CB to notify RH, if two pours. CB
25.4
Decision to use two pours, first includes
basement footings while still able to access
from front.
None 02-Oct-12
26
CB inquired of location of new basement
footings. RH confirmed under corner of flat
and sloped framing in first floor alcoves.
RH and CB to review after meeting.V
26.1 CB would like to reconsider one location RH and CB to review after meeting. 18-Sep-12
27
CB and RH reviewed threaded rod and epoxy
requirements at saddles and existing brick
foundation wall. RH confirmed use of Hilti
HY20 with screen tubes.
None. Hilti nolonger makes hy20 uses hy70
RH ok 11-Sep-12
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28 MF reports foundation membrane arrives
Thursday.
TCI to confirm with Northampton DPW exact
sub-sidewalk specification requirements.V
28.1
Due to cribbing, installation of membrane is
delayed. MF confirms continue flowable fill
between piers to underside of membrane.
Keep membrane down to allow underslab
drainage above membrande.V
28.2 Conclusion to provide membrane approx. a
foot or so below sidewalk.None 02-Oct-12
29 LG submitted draft pay req. PF to review. 11-Sep-12
30
CB reports scaflding going up now, completed
Wed; upper level window removal is ongoing;
new attic support beams are installed; new
framing in attic to support roof rafters
installed; floor blocking begun.
None 11-Sep-12
31 Gas work to be done on Thursday, if meters
are relocated, may delay work.
Resolve where gas meters are to be finally
relocated as soon as possible.V
31.1
Decision to proceed with gas meters as
relocated by Gas Co., survey location
including saftey bollards, and acquire
easement from abutter.
Refer to item 12.3 18-Sep-12
32 Brick removal to start Monday, 3-5 day
duration None 11-Sep-12
35 LG inquired of job sign, group or individual?
Conclusion to go with individual.None 11-Sep-12
36 SH requested existing storefront doors be
salvaged and stored in basement.CB to arrange V
36.1 SH reports family does not want to salvage
doors.Include doors in demo. 18-Sep-12
37
PF requested 3-4 work lights strung in each
storefront for temporary lighting, in part for
pedestrian safety and also to increase
appearance of tenants being open for
business. SH concurs.
MF to arrange 18-Sep-12
38 RH requested PDF copies of steel shop
drawings on jobsite MF to arrange V
38.1
RH reviewed, resubmit drawings. RH reports
conflict with bolt pattern at post to beam
connections and closure plates in
Architectural detail.
PF indicates issue resolves if closure plates
are only 3" deep, sufficient to close around
Azek panel, will issue sketch ASAP.
V
38.2 Sketch issued 18 Sept, waiting for resubmittal.None 25-Sep-12
39 SH requests PF propose composition of open
for business banner for north end.
PF to confirm with MF constraints of installing
on north end of scaffolding, PF to submit
proposal to SH
18-Sep-12
40
SH and PF met to review signage, including
Makunda's desire for display case attached to
alcove wall. Agreement to provide electrical
to location.
PF to notify TCI, ask for quote V
40.1
SH inquired if lighting within display is
necessary, PF noted light in ceiling alcove.
SH indicated not to light display cases.
None 18-Sep-12
41 Street bench and bike loop are occasionally in
the way.
TCI to contact DPW again, will remove if they
present a problem and DPW hasn't yet.V
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41.1 DPW indicates they will not remove.
TCI protect for now, will remove if they
present a problem.25-Sep-12
42
CB reports: removing brick currently, presently
down to bottom of third floor windows, two
dumpsters per day; brick is coming out by
hand, not much hammer-drill needed; roofer
installed membrane flap to cover outrigger
area of scaffolding for weather enclosure, also
installed safety anchors on roof; and confirms
sound attachment to north wall at attic, third
floor and second floor.
None 18-Sep-12
44
CB inquired if dimensions at alcove are
framing dimensions or finish dimensions. PF
confirmed dimensions are finish dimensions.
None 18-Sep-12
47
CB cautions against use of dark paint on Azek
panel to minimize thermal expansion issues.
PF indicates color will be a light green.
None 18-Sep-12
48
RH reports observing the wall demolition one
can see that tan exterior brick and inner wythe
brick are not same dimension, to catch up
coursing, inner wythe bricks occasionally laid
up shinner instead of stretcher orientation.
Often apparent header brick are actually half
brick just in the exterior wythe, without
connection between wythes. Brick is easily
removed, often by hand.
None 18-Sep-12
49
With cornice and upper brick removed, one
can observe significant deflection to the roof
framing. Reviewed by RH, conclusion to
leave as is.
None 18-Sep-12
49.1
RH clarified that more accurately he observed
the existing conditions, did not review in sense
of structural evaluation, and there was
agreement that to expand the scope of work
was unnecessary.
None 25-Sep-12
51 SH expressed concern for warrantee of
anchoring installed in roof.TCI to confirm compatibility, warrantee. 25-Sep-12
51.1
Current roof is Carlisle, and is out of
warrantee. TCI roofing sub is certified for both
Carlisle and Firestone EPDM roofs; will
proceed with Carlisle. Anchor installation is
warranteed, and will remain in place.
None 25-Sep-12
52 SH asked for confirmation that excavation
work is complete. Yes. 18-Sep-12
54
Gas company responsed to tenant complaint
of smell of gas, none found in basement but
leak found in street, repaired today. Not
related to current work.
None 25-Sep-12
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RH reports field observations that where brick
pilasters existed the outer two wythes had
header brick connecting them, but no lateral
connection to inner wythe, hence pier at duct
vent penatraion was leaning out. Also
observed that intermediate cast iron posts
were not anchored to stone bases, as stone
bases twisted and/or tilted, post bases were
skidding off.
None 25-Sep-12
58
CB reported that a steel channel was
discovered lagged to seconed floor wood
beam between B1 and C1, a second steel
channel was discovered lagged to beams
from C1 to E1. Shorter beam had bowed.
Speculation that these were an earlier
attempted repair, likely explanation for
reduced wall damage between B1 & E1
compared to between A1 & B1, where no steel
channel was attached to the beam.
None 25-Sep-12
59 LG requests agenda item next meeting to
review change order log.LG to prepare 02-Oct-12
60
LG notes letter forwarded from HPMG
requesting more caution tape and caution
signage to alert passersby.
CB to install.02-Oct-12
62
Façade brick removal complete, foundation
brick removal halted until meters relocated;
rotted timbers near north end first floor
structure removed; existing field conditions
surveyed and layout benchmarks established.
Schedule: Hoping for meter removal by Thurs
of this week, completion of foundation brick
removal by Friday, formwork and rebar
installation Monday, pour concrete on
Tuesday.
All pray!02-Oct-12
63
Due to varying elevations of existing third
floor, decision to revise 6/S1 at third floor
connection to provide blocking between
second floor studs to attach wall brace strap
to at varying elevations while allowing
intermediate plates and fireblocking to remain
level above.
None 02-Oct-12
66
MF & CB propose revised approach to
constructing new framing, starting at third floor
level and then up instead of at second floor
beam. This allows upper wall to be built
before lower wall is ready, reducing delay
somewhat. All agree, approved. SH thankful.
None 02-Oct-12
67
CB points out that new basement post
between columns C & D locates over edge of
flaring foundation wall. Agreement to raise
T.O. footing for new wall (replacing existing
basement storage wall) in area of new post
sufficient to provide min. 4" new conc.
thickness.
None 02-Oct-12
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SH inquired if all unknowns had been
revealed at this point. Agreement that such
was substantially the case.
None 02-Oct-12
75 Draft Pay Req reviewed, approved. TCI to submit, PF to process. 09-Oct-12
76 LG introduced Change Order Log, reviewed
items to date.None for the moment. 02-Oct-12
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