Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church Executive Summary, Due Diligence Master Plan 1 June 2009 In the fall of 2008, Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church commissioned Studio G Architects to conduct due diligence planning to evaluate the possible and necessary improvements of their existing basement space. Studio G hired Zade Associates and Souza True and Partners for building systems and structural engineering consultation. Their respective reports regarding existing conditions and recommendations are attached to this summary. A historic rehabilitation study report was previously prepared by Pillings+Smith Architects in April 1998 and June 2000, and is also attached. Space Programming and Activities The basement currently houses all of the Church social events – consisting of numerous adult ministries and group meetings, an Afterschool Program for children aged 5 to 14 years old and Sunday school classes for 30 children and adults. Its main spaces include the Vestry (social hall), office, kitchen, computer room, several small classrooms and library, a stage area, separate restrooms for boys and girls and miscellaneous utility and storage rooms. The Vestry is heavily used by all groups and is required to transition from a space for children to a space for adults at various times, while also being a place that unifies people of all ages. It is important that the space stay flexible and is enjoyed equally by all users. The office, classrooms, library and computer room are predominantly utilized by the Afterschool program. Planned Improvements Greenwood Memorial received a planning grant from the Children’s Investment Fund (CIF) in December 2008. The due diligence planning by Studio G recommended the following design and building systems upgrades:

• Mechanical systems upgrades, including addition of new AC at the Sanctuary, as noted in Zade report.

• Electrical upgrades and repairs, especially for the fire alarm system, as noted in Zade report.

• Necessary structural upgrades as noted in Souza True report. • Plumbing upgrades required for a new sprinkler system for fire protection, which will

allow for increased occupancy, which is currently limited to 100 people. • Exterior window repairs/replacement (as allowed by Mass. Historic Commission) to

reduce drafts and improve the overall weather-tightness of the building envelope. • Provide handicap accessibility between floor levels through the addition of a limited

use limited access (LULA) elevator or wheelchair platform lift, as well as other necessary interior handicap accessibility upgrades.

• Improve flexibility and allow multiple group use of the vestry through the addition of an acoustical movable partition with integral hinged door to allow passage when the partitions are closed.

• Replacement of the existing accordion partition at the stage with an acoustical movable partition for better sound control.

• Provide a counter and storage cabinets at the vestry for serving and entertaining during social gatherings.

• Provide display boards for dedicated use by the various groups.

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• Improve the functionality of the existing kitchen and upgrade per code standards with new layout and new commercial equipment.

• Provide new light fixtures, interior doors, floor, wall and ceiling finishes, and interior windows to give the space a fresh and modern look, while still maintaining the historic and rustic feel of the original space, as well as allow as much natural light to enter the vestry as possible.

• Capture additional storage wherever possible. Overall Budget/Cost Estimate for Planned Improvement Concept drawings and outline specifications were developed for the renovation of the basement space, and preliminary construction costs were estimated at approximately $400,000 for the basement space and $148,000 for renovations at the Sanctuary level. The summary and breakdown of costs is also attached to this summary. Please note that the preliminary construction cost estimate includes costs to renovate the vestry and the lower level (primarily used by the Afterschool program), and costs to renovate the Church sanctuary (primarily used by the Church and not the Afterschool program).

Prioritization of Planned Improvement Studio G reviewed the planned renovations and improvements with the Building Trustees Committee. The utmost desire is to pursue and implement all necessary and required improvements all at once, but due to budget constraints, the planned improvements will be categorized into order of priority and the overall work will be phased. The top priority and immediate scope of construction work will focus on renovations that directly impact and improve the Afterschool program. This will involve the following:

• Providing a healthy and safe environment for the children through improved finishes such as low VOC floor, walls and ceiling materials.

• Making the Vestry more flexible and easily shared among the different Afterschool groups.

• Providing fire protection throughout the basement. • Providing necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades/repairs as required for

efficiency and comfort. • Making the existing building envelope as weather-tight as possible.

Improvements to the Kitchen would be a huge benefit to the Church as a whole, but would be especially significant for the Afterschool program, as it will allow the program to serve lunch and snacks to the children, and aid in the Church’s continued dedication to the health of the children they serve and feed.

Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church List of Attachments 1 June 2009

• Existing Conditions and Concept Drawings prepared by Studio G Architects, Inc.

o Existing Conditions Floor Plans. o Proposed Basement Floor Plan. o Proposed Basement Interior Elevations.

• Outline Specifications prepared by Studio G Architects, Inc. • Preliminary Cost estimate prepared by Sid Kumins, Inc.

• Engineers Reports

o Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection report prepared by Zade Associates.

o Structural Report prepared by Souza, True and Partners, Inc.

• Historic Rehabilitation Study prepared by Pilling+Smith Architects.