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Sust inin Our Le cy <br /> The Future of Ramsey <br /> BUILDING <br /> IMPROVEMENTS <br /> BUILDING ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> A variety of both structural and cosmetic work must be completed to render the Old Ramsey <br /> Town Hall building stable and suitable for occupation. Here we outline the necessary steps for <br /> improving the century-old structure to meet modern building code requirements and <br /> Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)standards.All work must align with the guidelines set by <br /> the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. <br /> PHASE I: Climatization PHASE II: Pre-Occupancy Upgrade <br /> First and foremost,the Old Town Hall needs to be We recommend that the interior remain as one large <br /> stabilized to prevent further damage to the structure.The space,adhering to the historical spatial experience <br /> repairs outlined here are in need of immediate attention of the building.If partitions within the space must be <br /> to prevent further water infiltration,insect or rodent installed,any alterations or additions should be <br /> infestation,and deterioration of historic material. reversible and installed in-kind. <br /> Seal Envelope Repair&Restore Windows <br /> Repair brick around basement ventilation The windows were replaced during an earlier t' µ <br /> stack and replace brick in-kind.Install "' grant project but could benefit from new <br /> proper ventilation stack in preparation for )' paint and caulk where brick meets wood.A <br /> g <br /> installation of heatingand coolin rear window needs to be replaced. <br /> equipment. 4° ESTIMATED COST $450(recaulking),$900(window) -� <br /> ESTIMATED COST. $600 mS,A m <br /> K Repoint Chimney <br /> The mortar on the chimney is deteriorated <br /> t and needs to be repointed.This will prevent <br /> any brick movement and possible spalling. <br /> ® Replace Roof&Repair Eaves ESTIMATED COST:sgR$1,000 <br /> Replacing the roof will prevent any future <br /> water infiltration.The roof should be Q Install ADA Ramp,Sidewalk <br /> replaced with wood shingles or shakes. <br /> More research could determine the Increasing access to the building for <br /> `` future tenants is a top priority.The ramp <br /> historical profile typical of the time of /" addition will be removable. <br /> construction.More insulation could be ESTIMATED COST: $4,400(ramp),$450(45'sidewalk) <br /> added to improve energy efficiency at ­,V, <br /> the same time. - <br /> ESTIMATEDCOST d$20,000 Q Install doors,plumbing, HVAC <br /> Previous grants were used to purchase <br /> 4 pti. ti doors and a furnace.Neither was installed <br /> completely.New plumbing fixtures need <br /> ® Replace Entry Door&Stairs to be purchased and installed. <br /> The existing entry door is water-damaged. <br /> ESTIMATED COST: $300(doors),$600(plumbing),$1,700(HVAC) <br /> and the door surround does not properly <br /> join the brick veneer,leaving room for <br /> vermin infestation and water infiltration. 10Restore Wood Floor, Install The <br /> The door should be replaced with double ---- �� �� <br /> ;. F:j ; <br /> swinging doors with a glass transom - The original hardwood floor needs <br /> above,which is the appropriate historical - an extensive restoration.Historically <br /> replacement. compatible the should be installed in the <br /> ESTIMATED COST.$3,700(doors&transom),$2,400(stairs) restroom. <br /> ...... ESTIMATED COST: $3,300(hardwood),$7,200(tile) <br /> TOTAL COST.$26,700 <br /> Finish Interior <br /> All work on the OTH will follow The Secretary of the Interior's New wainscoting(historically appropriate) t y <br /> Standards for Rehabilitation,which pertain to all historic properties needs to be installed and the new <br /> listed on or eligible for listing on the NRHP.The Standards are to be sheetrock needs to be painted. <br /> "appliedtak ng into cons de aationiteclonomic and technical fear bil Y ner, STIMATED COST: $3,940 <br /> p projects E <br /> TOTAL COST.$18,240 <br /> TOTAL PROJECT COST:$44,940 <br /> >>> The renovation and restoration tasks are formidable, but not insurmountable.The result of these <br /> rehabilitation efforts would be a valuable community asset,one that reinforces a connection to <br /> Ramsey's rural roots as embodied in one of the earliest brick buildings in the area. Does Ramsey <br /> have the will to do right by the Old Town Hall? <br /> PA521 1:Land Use Planning/Instructor:Fernando Burga PhD. Mcry Cutrufello,Katriona Molasky,Amy Van Gessel vn.......0--m <br /> bd--.4 n3.-, <br />