Sliding Window Spec

Patio

Updated patio as of today.  We have nixed the wood deck and have gone back to a patio scenario.

Laura Lee will select an appropriate material for it.  It is currently priced as the "Aberdeen" material from Techo Block.

We have also removed the two pilings at the Shoe kitchen and will put in a bracket or kicker back to the house.

Cable Rail

This is the look we are proposing for the cable rail system.  It is wood posts with a spreader bar in between.

Meeting List - Laura lee

Tile - White subway
Tub - Japanese soaking tub
Mirrors - All baths over sinks
Medicine cabinets - In major baths
Flooring - Vinyl, Armstrong
Paddle fans - in all bedrooms.  Beware of bunks.
Paint colors
Exterior door knobs
Screen door paint color
Wood stove back and hearth surface
Pavers for patio
Shading and solar issue
Exterior and Interior Lighting

Appliances

Here are the appliances we have for the Beach House.

Garage:

Summit SCR312L - Beverage Fridge

Basement:

Fridge- Frigidaire FKCH17F7HW full refrigerator, no freezer, color white.

Freezer- Frigidaire FRU17G4JW Upright freezer, color white.

Washer- Electrolux 4.2 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer with IQ-Touch Controls

EIFLW50LIW.  Dryer- Electrolux 8.0 Cu. Ft. Gas Front Load Dryer with IQ-Touch Controls

EIGD55HIW

1st Floor:

Fridge- Summit FF521BLBI

Freezer- Summit FS408BLBI

Microwave/convection- Kitchenaide built in microwave and convection oven. KBHS179SSS 

with steam

Dishwasher- Bosch 24'' Built-In Dishwasher Stainless Steel ENERGY STAR®

Model# SHE3AR75UC

(2) Griddle top- Miele CS1327Y 15" Griddle cook top, electric. Griddle top- Miele CS1327Y 15" Griddle cook top, electric.

Cook top (2 burner)- Miele CS1012 Two burner gas cook top 12" wide

Hood - Broan E6442 42" Stainless Steel

2nd Floor:

Fridge- Summit FF521BLBI

Microwave- GE Profile PEB2060SMSS counter top microwave

 

MEETING TOPICS Last Updated - 6/27/12

Topics for next meeting

• Lighting - with Mitchell
• Sonos speaker location - Shoe kitchen, Family Room and Exterior Wedge.
• Gas line locations - near kitchen window at Decker's side.  One on ocean side deck at sliver rail.
• Garage electrical - with Mitchell
• Basement layout - Added location of fridge and freezer.  and laundry sink in Laundry.  Added basic shelving behind stairs.
• Basement finish - R & P? Only over studs and where fireproofing is needed.
• Patio material -  http://www.techo-bloc.com

  

  "Aberdeen" Slab

• Out door showers - One at wedge and one enclosed on Decker side.
• Finalize kitchen  - Countertop to be Formica matte finish.  Color TBD by LL.
• Stair treads - Paint treads Color by LL
• Ceiling treatments - Grey barn board like Carriage House from Nor East Salvage
• Wood storage - Possibly a purchased rack. TBD
• Confirm all countertops - LL & Sam to pick all countertops and vanity tops in Formica.
• Discuss Bunk Rm #2 again.
• Wood ceiling in Wedge first floor.  Shiplap white pine #2 painted white and expected to bleed.
• Set up meeting with LL - for colors and lighting and flooring
• Set up meeting with Cabinet Shop - to look at styles
• Wood stove venting - through roof or out side and up
• Door hardware - 



Emtek "Winchester Knob", Bronze #1 Rosette

Shown in Medium Bronze Patina

• Cabinet Hardware - Similar to door hardware.  See LL
• Window treatments - Curtains & Shading. See LL
• Screen door(s) -  http://www.phantomscreens.com/  Check with Dynamic on roll screens. Look into copper screening.
http://www.woodenscreendoor.com



New Bedford

• Wedge exterior doors - Kitchen door glass.  Other door solid.
• Laundry Sink - See if we can save stone sink from existing house.
• Garage - Water spigot for hose.  Electric for outlet and one utility light and a small fridge.
• Phone - (1) Master bedroom, (1) Family Room, (1) Fixed in Shoe Kitchen
• Projector - Allow for potential for ceiling mounted projector and screen
• Floors - Vinyl



Armstrong "Adrift Pine" Laminate

http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/laminate/adrift-pine-wood-plank-L8702/floor-113905.asp

Will also price as white oak wide plank with a grey dye color in just the Family room.

Columns

Spoke to Pacific Columns (www.pacificcolumns.com) regarding wood columns to wrap around the steel posts.  They are quoting as Mahogany, Cedar and Oak.  They must be either painted or stained.  We could stain them a grey that would be nice.

Component cooking

Component appliances might meet your needs.  These are Miele components.  The first is a 15" griddle.  Other options are Wok burners, single and double burners and steamers.

Corner Boards?

Since the design has simplified so much I recommend corner boards instead of woven shingles on all of the corners of the house.  This will be a savings in labor and is in keeping with the style.

Interior Option

I know we moved past this but I thought I would send you this image anyway.  Note the exposed plywood.  Also would need to find a way to run all wiring.

Latest Update - 6/18/12

Meeting Notes 6/15/12

Attendees: Sam Burman, Mitchell Burman, Peter Stames


Wedge -

1. Only ceiling will have barn board.
2. Removed faux beams.
3. No stone around fireplace.  Could be tile or steel.  Look at etched steel.  See LL
4. Confirmed roll screens at patio doors.
5. Confirmed open shelving at upper wall cabinets.
6. No dishwasher in wedge kitchen.

General - 

1. Simpler doors.  Maybe beadboard single panel. 
2. Peter suggested knotty white pine with satin finish.  S&M not sure.  See LL.
3. Reduced Bunk Rm #2 to 2 bunks.
4. Added flow through from Shoe kitchen to bunk rooms.

First Floor Kitchen - 

1. Added window at south end
2. Relocated sink base to below new window on south side.
3. Wood counter top, inside and out at pocket window.  Window track to be flush with counter surface.
4. Make pocket window clear span with no center divider.
5. Make pocket window higher end product i.e. Dynamic.

Exterior - 

1. Added large wood piers
2. Changed roof over Master Bedroom deck
3. Removed all brackets.
4. Will look at adding some decorative collar ties over MBR deck

Topics for next meeting

• Lighting
• Sonos speaker location
• Gas line locations
• Garage electrical
• Basement layout
• Basement finish - R & P?
• Patio material
• Finalize kitchen
• Ceiling treatments
• Stair treads
• HVAC
• Wood storage
• Confirm all countertops
• Discuss Bunk Rm #2 again.
• Wood ceiling in Wedge first floor?
• Set up meeting with LL - for colors and lighting and flooring
• Set up meeting with Cabinet Shop - to look at styles
• Wood stove venting - through roof or out side and up
• Door hardware
• Cabinet Hardware
• Window treatments
• 
  

Burman Estimate Changes

No slab under wedge. Posts on peers instead.

Wood plank ceiling under wedge.

Dutch door horizontal for canteen window or awning windows that can
swing all the way up and the hook.  Screens for interior.

Wedge to be standard framing with wood or bead board in interior surface.

Wedge ceiling to be wood with exposed collar ties.

Norton to make all cabinetry with in existing budget of $20,000.

All countertops to be formica.
All vanity tops to be formica.

No hand held showers in any shower. All basic. Simmons. Cheap.

Outdoor shower off kitchen. With Walpole Woodworkers' surround. Gravel
base with pavers to stand on.

Garage interior to be rock plaster

Add Wi-Fi to the system along with Sonos

Loam and hydroseed yard

Mini split in wedge second floor

Screen door at kitchen exterior door

First floor zoning for AC and heat one zone is canteen the kitchen
second zone is bedrooms

Dampening for AC systems

All wall tile to be white subway tile

Add bathtub to master bathroom

Add wall fire retardant backing for woodstove

Plot Plan - 2/3/12

Draft - Letter To Abutters

February  __, 2012

Dear                        ,


As a neighbor of 60 Plymouth Avenue, you may have heard that the property changed hands in December, 2011. A family from Dover, the Burmans, purchased the property as a summer home for their family of six. The existing house is in disrepair and does not offer a comfortable floor-plan for the family. The Burmans wish to raze it and replace it with a more sound, safe,  and aesthetically appealing home. We are proud that Archia Homes was selected to design and build the new home. As a local, award-winning home building company which specializes in high-quality construction, we focus on appropriate scale and beautiful design.

Because the existing house does not meet the set-back requirements as set forth in the zoning code of the Town of Duxbury, re-building another house on the property will require a Special Permit to be issued. There will be a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals within a couple of months to determine whether the Special Permit will be issued. We would like to present the proposed plans to you so that you can see how the planned home would enhance the neighborhood. With your endorsement of the proposal, we feel confident that the Special Permit will be issued. We feel strongly that a safer, more attractive and family-friendly home will be an improvement for everyone, and we hope to get your support for the project.

Please join us for coffee on            at 60 Plymouth Avenue so we can show you the proposed plan. Samantha Burman, the property owner, will be present and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you will not be free at that time, we would be happy to meet with you on a more convenient date. Please contact us at 781-934-6141 or peter@archiahomes.com so we can arrange that.

Best wishes,



Peter Stames
President, Archia Homes
3 Cranberry Hill
Duxbury, MA 02332

Historical Site Meeting

Monday 1/30/12 1:00pm - Historical Commission meeting at 60 Plymouth Ave

Attendees: Members of the Historical Commission, Peter Stames and Chris Coakley, Samantha Burman (?)

The Historical Commission has requested that a long form be completed. The only addition to what we have already submitted are copies of the deeds and titles. We will photocopy these documents next week.

Status on permitting process:

Demolition Permit:

• Ross has already submitted the Demo. Permit.  The following utilities are all set:

• the cable is disconnected
• the water has been turned off
• the gas has been disconnected
• NSTAR has removed meters and aerial lines

• Since the Permit must first wend its way through the Historical Commission first, Ross has time to submit the remaining outstanding paperwork regarding utilities which will be required to be signed off before the Demo permit will be issued:

• Freeman is working on the sewer connection and he will cap it either on the main or on the property. He will provide a quote.
• Ross is waiting for a letter from Verizon stating that the shut off has been completed and the lines are removed.

• Historical Commission Meeting February 16, 2012

Building Permit:

• The Permit is ready to be submitted pending:
• You need to attach construction plans to the Building Permit Application
• The section on the Permit form relating to construction costs needs to be completed
  Best Case: January 27, 2012

Because the scope of the project is non-compliant, the Permit will be rejected and we will need to go through the Special Permitting process. Here are the stages the Permitting process will take:

• Once the Building Permit is submitted, Scott Lambiase will almost certainly reject it - this should take place within a short period of time (a week or so?).
  Best Case: January 31, 2012

• We will be issued a Notice of Rejection by Sue Woods, Scott’s assistant. We will need to meet with Danielle Brandon, the administrative assistant to Scott Lambiase. Once given the Notice of Rejection, we will see Danielle to complete several things:
• the notice to abutters (within 300 feet)  - $30 fee
• the notice for a public hearing (published in the Clipper for 2 weeks) - $70 fee
• the application to go before the ZBA
• At this point we will want to include plans (including 22 copies of the certified plot plan) and pictures of the site, the existing structure, and  the proposed home. 
  Best Case Scenario: Permit submitted February 2, 2012

• The ZBA will need to see the total coverage as the house and the outbuildings stand now in terms of volume and square feet as well as the proposed coverage in terms of volume and square feet.

• I spoke to Joe Webby (the son) on Monday 1/23/12 and asked him to prepare this as well as to measure the height of the abutters’ buildings. He will survey them and prepare a PDF which he will e-mail over for your review.
• A brief will need to be attached to the Special Permit application - should the Burmans decide to involve an attorney, he or she would want to prepare the brief.
• The application will go through the various Town Committees, to include
• The Planning Board
• The Water Department
• The Duxbury Bay Management Committee
• The Conservation Committe
• The Design Review Committee
• Danielle told me that the Design Review Committee likes to see a lot of visual aids - “lots of pictures”
• We will want to collect letters in support of the project from as many neighbors as possible as the ZBA will strongly consider their views. The support (or lack of support) from the closest abutters holds the most sway - a far away neighbor who isn’t happy about it will not be of as much concern if the closest abutters are pleased and have voiced their approval.
• From the time the application is submitted, the committees will have 35 days to meet and review the packet.  As soon as each committee meets, it will send its response to Danielle. She has said that she will forward their comments to us so that we can anticipate any issues that might come up at the ZBA hearing. Once the 35 days have expired, we will get a date to go before the ZBA. According to Danielle, Best Case Scenario to go before the ZBA is March 22, 2012.
• The ZBA will make their decision the night of their meeting. They can take 35 days to write up their decision (it has taken longer when ZBA members are busy with). Worst Case Scenario for the decision to be written up is April 26, 2012.  
• Once the decision is written up, it is taken to the Town Clerk’s office to be stamped. There is a 20 day waiting period during which the abutters within 300 feet are notified of the decision and are able to complain. This would be the time during which we would be able to make an appeal if the decision of the ZBA was not favorable.
• After 20 days (Best Case Scenario May 16, 2012), Danielle will get back the original decision, she will give it to us to record at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. We will keep the original stamped decision, we will give Danielle the receipt from the Registry of Deeds and she will make copies. She will give Inspectional Services a copy and then there is a waiting period of approximately 2 weeks from that time until the permit is valid. Best Case Scenario May 30, 2012.

Meeting Agenda

• Design
• Siting
• ZBA and known issues
• Demolition Permit and Historical Commission issues
• Special Building Permit
• Proposed construction to be reviewed by the ZBA, might want to retain counsel for the hearing
• Meet with abutters to create goodwill before meeting before ZBA?
• Schedule
• Budget

Interior Design

These are some images of whart I picture for the interior treaetment.  I like the exposed joists and steel.

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