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1021-12-18 Smith_Bldg Commissioner Meeting Notes Meeting Minutes By: Karen Estabrook Date: 12/14/12 Meeting Date: 12/06/12 Project Name: Smith-Renovations to Cutter and Ziskind Meeting Time: 11:00-Noon Project No.: 150459.001 Meeting Location: Facilities 2nd Fl. Conference Rm. Attendees: Louis Hasbrouck- Bldg. Commissioner City of Northampton Charlie Conant- Smith PM Facilities Dana Anderson- P+W Karen Estabrook - P+W Emily Prouty- P+W Don Havener- Costentini Jimmy Su- ARUP Next Meeting Date: Discussion Items in bold are new, items in italics are revised. Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility 1.10 Presentation and General Discussion with Louis Hasbrouck, Building Commissioner- City of Northampton I. P+W presented an overview of the project and “page turn” of the Design Development set to Louis Hasbrouck, Northampton Building Commissioner. II. Don Havener, the design team’s code consultant summarized the code compliance approach as outlined in the attachment. III. There followed specific discussion points: a. The design team proposed to utilize a program occupant load on the 1st floor and basement levels as a basis for determining the number of required plumbing fixtures. Mr. Hasbrouck did not oppose the approach but, requested a document outlining the design team’s development and justification of the program occupant loads and resulting number of provided fixtures. P+W Minutes, Cont. Page 2 of 3 18 December 2012 Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility b. The design team discussed concerns regarding the existing means of egress from the basement level. Mr. Hasbrouck requested a document outlining the issues and proposed treatment. c. The design team noted that the existing fire suppressant system in the Data room is a Halon fire extinguishing system. Mr. Hasbrouck noted that the question of keeping or removing the existing Halon system should be addressed by the Northampton fire department. d. The design team asked if emergency power was required in the courtyard. It was determined that its designation as a means of egress path would drive this requirement. Mr. Hasbrouck brought up Northampton’s commitment to the “dark sky” initiative. The design team will review the associated issues and make a determination. e. The design team discussed concerns regarding the existing South Stairways. Retrofitting these stairways with MAAB compliant handrails will create issues regarding dimensions and clearances. P+W will forward a drawing illustrating the existing conditions and related solutions. f. Jimmy Su presented the structural overview of the proposed upgrades/interventions. The 4 areas highlighted were: i. Upgraded lateral system ii. Elevator pits and shafts iii. Strengthened lower central roof where required for snow drifts etc. iv. Replacement of the 1980’s lower central roof addition. g. Jimmy Su also noted that the proposed method for installing new foundations at the replaced low roof extension would be to call for excavation down to match the level of the existing foundation, in anticipation that this will achieve a bearing capacity similar to what has been shown on existing documentation for the building and nearby sites. Mr. Hasbrouck responded that at these higher elevations on the campus, the soil make up is fairly consistent. P+W P+W P+W Minutes, Cont. Page 3 of 3 18 December 2012 The foregoing constitutes our understanding of matters discussed and conclusions reached. Other participants are requested to review these items and advise the originator in writing of any errors or omissions. Agenda Item No. Description Responsibility Distribution: Attendees; Julie Ohotnicky; Rebecca Shaw; Kathleen Zieja; Patrick Diggins; John Climie; Shauna Gillies- Smith; Tim MCCaul; Sean Ditto; Mike Walker; Gretchen Schneider; Yanel de Angel; Kim Duval