WATERWORKS - PHASE II - DETAILED TIMELINE                
            
JULY                
07/17/07                Neighborhood Mtg to discuss demolition of Waterworks building and future development of site
07/24/07                Submitted Project Notification form to Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) for demolition

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER                
08/15/07                Received response from MHC regarding "adverse effect" to demolition
08/20/07                Received letter from HUD regarding adverse effect, deferring to the City of Lynn and Lynn Historical Commission (LHC)  for compliance and mediation
August - September                Spoke to MHC and LHC to discuss adverse effect
August - September                 Researched and prepared analysis for MHC & LHC

OCTOBER                
10/01/07                Lynn Historical Commission (LHC) Meeting
10/02/07                Mass Historical Commission (MHC) Meeting
10/11/07                Submitted formal response to MHC and LHC
10/29/07                Received approval letter for demolition, agreement and stipulations

NOVEMBER                
11/08/07                LCDHC and LHC signed agreement. Forwarded agreement to MHC for signature
11/09/07                RFP for demolition contractor
11/8/2007-11/14/07Researched and contacted photographers for photo documentation
11/13/07                Met with contractor to discuss demolition project
11/14/07                Met with engineer to shoot grades and to determine how much subsurface material needs to be removed for proposed foundations
11/15/07                Met with mason to discuss removal of granite and brick from building
11/16/07                Hired contractor for photo documentation
11/16/07                Met with architect to develop plans for houses on Walnut Street
11/19/07                Entered into contract with demolition contractor
11/26/07                Met with architect to review options  
11/27/07 -1/17/08                Demolition Sign Off sheet - contacted utility companies to disconnect utility lines

DECEMBER                
12/11/07                Received signed agreement from MHC
12/12/07                Met with architect to discuss project
12/18/07                Met with architect to discuss plans and reuse of building materials

JANUARY                
01/11/08                Dig Safe notification and approval
01/23/08                Submitted demolition permit to Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
01/25/08                Met with architect to discuss plans
01/24/08                Photo documentation and research completed
01/25/08                Demolition Permit issued
01/31/08                Pre-construction meeting with demolition contractor and sub contractors

FEBRUARY                
02/01/08                Meeting on site plan design with engineer and architect

February 5 -15, 2008                Salvage of building components (i.e. brick, granite, and "Waterworks Sign") to be reused in new construction design for buildings, garden and landscaping
02/07/08                Submitted photo documentation to MHC & LHC in archive boxes
02/08/08                Meeting with architect and engineer to finalize site plan and placement of new buildings
02/12/08                Deadline for site plan
02/13/07                Submit application to Board of Appeals

February 18, 2008 - March 31, 2008                Demolition of building and removal of debris

MARCH                
03/03/08                Deadline for site work plans and specifications
03/04/08                RFP for site work
03/11/08                Submit application to Planning Board
03/12/08                Deadline for architect to submit Walnut St. building elevations & draft floor plans
03/13/08                Neighborhood Meeting
03/17/08                RFP for Financing
03/18/08                Site work proposals are due
03/18/08                Board of Appeals Mtg.- City Hall, Rm 302 @ 7:30. Neighbors are encouraged to attend. (tentative)
03/24/08                Enter into contract for site work
03/24/08                Submit building permit applications to ISD & DPW
03/24/08                Apply for Energy Star Program

APRIL                
4/1/2008-04/30/08                Site Work begins  (estimated timeframe)
04/14/08                Appeal period expires.  Notice of Decision may be filed with Registry of Deeds
04/16/08                Deadline for final plans and specifications
04/22/08                Planning Board Meeting, City Hall, Room 302 @ 6:30 (tentative)

MAY                
05/01/08                Builders Risk Insurance and close on construction loan
05/19/08                File and record plan at the Registry of Deeds
5/20/2008-06/20/08                Construction begins (estimated timeframe)





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