526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org TO: The Home Builders Association of Maryland – Remodeler’s Council FROM: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair, The Samaritan Women DATE: 10 July 2008 These pages describe in brief the areas where we think the Maryland Home Builders Association would be able to provide tremendous value and support to the efforts of The Samaritan Women. Our needs are presented in order of priority; however, we would be grateful for any of the projects your team would choose to undertake. We thank you in advance for considering us as your in‐kind charity of choice.
The Properties:
Ventnor Lodge
Hammond Hall
Built between 1890‐1910, the house first served as a Built in 1920, this house has served both as a private summer residence for the owner of the Whitely Tugboat residence and public museum. It is 4,000 sq ft. with grand Company. It was later converted to a nursing home, and chandeliers, French doors, and granite fire‐pit patios. then to a psychiatric residence. It has been vacant since the late 1970’s. It is 8,000 sq ft, 23 rooms with stunning This building will serve as the primary business office for woodwork and stained glass architectural features. The Samaritan Women, as well as counseling offices and residence for the TSW staff and interns. This will be the primary residence and common spaces for The Samaritan Women. It will house up to 16 girls and provide for education, recreation and counseling space. We are seeking support primarily for the renovation of Ventnor Lodge; however, any resources and efforts expended on Hammond Hall will accelerate our ability to provide these needed social services. The details presented below refer to work needed for Ventnor Lodge (unless otherwise specified).
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 1.
Sprinkler System
The sprinkler system was installed around 1970 and is in need of a redesign/upgrade.
Goal for Renovation • Inspection of current system and recommendation for compliance to current fire code standards • Redesign routing of sprinkler and upgrade, as needed NOTE: This issue is currently being addressed by Metropolitan Fire Co. (of HBAM)
Priority 2.
Electrical Upgrade
Ventnor Lodge was renovated in the early 1970’s to serve as a mental health facility. Our first electrical inspection yielded that the house has sufficient amperage, but that the wiring all needs to be upgraded.
Goal for Renovation • • •
Priority 3.
We need a power distribution diagram created for the house that would serve as a guide to the overall renovation efforts and be suitable for insulation contractors to use as a guideline in their work All wiring needs to be replaced per the wiring diagram Installation of additional outlets installed as required by code
Plumbing
Most of the plumbing lines within the house have been removed (with the exception of the 4” wasteline in the basement); therefore, assume that all plumbing to supply and wasteline needs to be installed.
Goal for Renovation • • •
Create a plumbing system plan for the entire house that can be used as a guide for subsequent renovation projects Installation of supply and waste lines to the existing bathrooms (5) and kitchen, as well as rough‐in for laundry facilities in the basement Perform an assessment of the current sprinkler system and provide a plan for upgrading the system according to building codes for group home. May require an upgrade of the water capacity.
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 4.
Guest Powder Rooms (2)
The room (6’1” x 12’4”) formerly served as the Butler’s Pantry and was later converted to a full bath. It is positioned directly over the 2nd floor bath. Walls are lathe & plaster. There is full access to the plumbing through the basement.
Goal for Renovation •
Renovation would divide the room and create two half baths for guest and resident use. Each bath would include a white pedestal sink and water efficient toilet, ceiling light fixture, vent, and one grounded outlet. Doors may need to be replaced. Our preference would be 6x6 ceramic tile flooring and plain (drywall) walls. Trim around windows and baseboards may be done by TSW to match the rest of the house.
View from front door to back wall
View from side hallway into bath
View of side wall and plumbing line
Special Considerations • • • • • •
Depending on agreement between COMAR and Historic Trust, one door may have to be widened and that bathroom configured to accommodate ADA accessibility May need to select bath fixtures to be historically representative Window cannot be replaced and must be retained. Assume that all plumbing (supply lines and waste lines, etc.) should be replaced Our design goal is to have a single, water‐efficient toilet and pedestal sink in each room. We may try to accommodate one urinal, and—depending on COMAR regs‐‐may need ADA assistance bars installed. Floors should be ceramic tile for high‐traffic use. Walls will be painted by TSW; colors must be approved by Maryland Historic Trust
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 5.
Residential Baths (2)
There are two resident baths on the second floor. Both rooms have been demo’d to joists and studs. There is some water damage on the walls and floors. Our volunteers can continue to do demo work, as directed by HBAM.
View of full bath #1 (7’ x 7’)
Interior wall of bath #2
Floor of bath #2 (6’1” x 12’4”)
Goal for Renovation We would like each renovated bathroom to provide for (1) water efficient toilet; (2) shower stalls, and (1) double‐bowl sink with two faucets recessed in a sink cabinet. Renovation should include ceiling lighting and venting, new subfloor, drywall, plumbing fixtures, towel bars, robe hooks, and built‐in shelving, if possible.
Special Considerations •
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CRITICAL NEED: because there are three baths in a stack between the 1st , 2nd and 3rd floor, our most critical need would be for a bathroom planner to create a design for all three that would dictate the plumbing and electrical systems. The third floor bathroom (picture on right) may not be renovated until later in 2009, but we would want the lines in place during the renovation activity for the 1st and 2nd floor bathrooms. Bathroom design for Full bath #2 should consider the bathroom directly below and above in terms of plumbing lines. Bath #1 has a window with frosted glass that cannot be replaced or removed. We must retain the doors on Bathroom #1. Bath #2 has a door to access the fire escape. This could not be blocked. Baths do not have to be ADA compliant but should respect accessibility as much as possible May need to select bath fixtures to be historically representative
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 6.
Kitchen
This large kitchen (16’7” x 19’5”) is a later addition to the original property. It has one exterior door and one interior door leading to the dining room. There are three windows, two of which require replacement.
Goal for Renovation • •
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This kitchen will be used by TSW staff and also by the residents, specifically for teaching classes in food preparation/handling and culinary arts. We are envisioning a very industrial, Turn‐of‐the‐ Century looking kitchen with a center work table and primarily stainless steel appliances, countertops, splash boards, etc. We need to maximize storage options wherever possible. Some of the doors/drawers will need to be able to be secured. We anticipate the need for the following appliances (2) wall ovens; (2) refrigerators; (1) upright freezer; (1) large capacity microwave oven; (2) dishwashers; (1) 8‐burner gas stove Lighting and ventilation need to be updated. NOTE: recent demolition work has uncovered that the wall between the kitchen addition and the original house is granite, in great condition. We would be very interested in retaining the visual appeal of the exposed granite in the final design.
Special Considerations • • • • •
We need the services of a professional kitchen designer who is familiar with the regulations for an industrial, group home kitchen. The flooring is terrazzo which has a few cracks, but we are obligated to retain it. The MHT has requested that we retain the wainscoting on the walls; this may be negotiable depending on health code requirements. We are looking for donation of all appliances, counters/cabinets, lighting, and building materials. TSW will provide for painting and any finish work.
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 7.
Resident Bedrooms
There are five residential bedrooms on the second floor that will sleep 9‐14 girls, depending on capacity.
Bedroom #1 – 8’8” x 17’4” (with fireplace)
Bedroom #2 – 12’2” x 10’8” (with fireplace)
Bedroom #3 – 12’3” x 17’3” (with fireplace)
Bedroom #4 – 13’9” x 17’7” (with fireplace)
Bedroom #5 – 13’6” x 13’6” (no fireplace)
Goal for Renovation • • • • •
Walls and ceilings require patch repair and skimming. In most cases, it may be more efficient to affix ¼” drywall over the existing ceilings Electrical lines need to be upgraded and additional outlets installed in baseboard according to building codes. Wall sconces cannot be removed according to MHT, but can have dome covers to indicate disuse. We would like for each room to be equipped with a ceiling fan & light fixture, activated by wall switch. The wood floors are in exceptionally good shape but need to be refinished. Some baseboards may need to be replaced/repaired.
Special Considerations • • •
Door frames and doors are badly damaged in all rooms and require replacement. Trim will need to be milled to match the rest of the house to be compliant with MHT requirements We may have to get MHT approval for the ceiling fan & light fixture. All of the rooms have small closets that may need to be upgraded with moveable shelving
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796
526 South Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21229 www.thesamaritanwomen.org
Priority 8.
Assorted services/donations
The following is a list of miscellaneous labor/products that would be welcome at any time:
PRODUCTS For most of the following in‐kind donated products, please contact us for specifications, measurements and any MHT requirements prior to making your donation. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Milled trim and stainable standard wood trim (for repair) Crown molding, toe molding, and cap molding (paint grade) Security/lock system donated and installed Replacement heating system (furnace only) for Hammond Hall Several gallons of primer, paint and wood stain 40+ interior‐mounted storm windows and screens (sizes to be provided) 12 ceiling fans with light fixture Replacement wood shutters for approximately 40 windows (sizes to be provided) 2 high‐capacity washer & dryers 2 industrial freezers Rolls of insulation (for attic and walls) Carpenter to rebuild balcony floor and install drain (water damaged) Kitchen cabinetry for renovation of Hammond Hall kitchen Various kitchen small appliances (industrial coffeemaker, microwave ovens, toaster, etc.) Carpeting for counseling rooms in Hammond/Ventnor Lounge Assorted lighting (hallways, basement, decorative, etc.) Wood painted yard sign for “The Samaritan Women”
SERVICES Many of these services noted below are 1‐2 day jobs that can be done at any time. Please contact us asap if your firm can provide this ad hoc support. • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Drywall repair (needed immediately and at any time) Installation of security lighting system Regrade driveway and lay gravel (seeking donation of gravel) Painting (ceilings, 30ft hallways, and exterior for both properties) Wood refinishing for fireplaces and window trim Linoleum and installation for back staircase and dining hall Repair of wood flooring (patches) Masonry repair to chimneys Gutter cleaning Removal of old oil drums from basement (and discard) Slate roof repair to Hammond Hall (replace about 20 missing shingles) Ceramic tile repair to fireplaces in Ventnor (as needed) Removal of existing phone lines and re‐install new system
PROJECT CONTACT: Jeanne Allert, Board Chair Email: jallert@thesamaritanwomen.org Tel: 443‐858‐7796