2003-35 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 239-247 WEST PRAIRIE AVENUE

Home Browse Search

Revised 5/19/2003 DECATUR CATHOLIC CHARITIES RENOVATION OF 239 WEST PRAIRIE STREET SCOPE OF WORK NARRATIVE Following is a narrative of the intended scope of work to renovate this existing building for office space and community services for the Decatur Catholic Charities. Previously, the building was utilized as a Funeral Home. This building consists of exterior masonry load-bearing walls with wood floor and roof inembers. The interior finishes include plaster walls and ceilings, acoustical tile ceilings, carpet, and vinyl flooring. The windows and doors are wood single pane with wood mullions. The scope of work to the exterior of the building will include patching the roof, replacing window glazing putty as required,repairing the wood window sashes and frames to match the existing where needed,painting the wood doors and windows, removing the canvas awnings and frames,replacing closer and lockset on front and rear entrance doors, and replacing the side entrance double door with a single door and sidelight. The existing side entrance is a pair of double doors. They are wood doors with divided lites. The total width of the doors is 5'-0". Opening the active leaf provides a 28" clear opening. This side door provides the most direct route to the various public spaces within the building from the parking and serves as an egress for the building. Also, this door is the only exterior door at grade. The proposed alteration would replace the double door with a single 36" door and a sidelight within the existing frame. The new door and sidelight would be wood with true divided lites to match the existing. This will allow the door to meet the building code and accessibility requirements (32" clear opening is required for egress and accessibility). The architectural significance of this building is the front fa�ade. The interior scope of work will include the demolition of walls and single bathroom for the construction of separate accessible men's and women's restrooms, demolition of a few walls adjacent to the previous visitation room to allow for the creation of clothing store/distribution room. In addition, new carpeting will be installed,plaster walls and ceilings will be repaired, all walls will be painted, the remaining plaster ceilings will be painted, and the kitchen cabinets will be replaced. The heating and air conditioning equipment and ductwork will be replaced. The water and sanitary pipes will be replaced. Electrical outlets and switches will be updated. Emergency lighting and exit signs will be added.