Masonic TemplePre-Application Meeting
Building Comments
Date: November 5, 2003
***These comments are preliminary in nature and are not intended to represent final comments and or requirements for the City of Yelm. Until a complete application is made, the Community
Development Department can only attempt to inform the applicant of general requirements as they appear in the form presented by the applicant at the time of pre-submission.
Proponent: Pam Skillman
Project: Convert Masonic Hall into Office/Meeting Space
Project Location: 302 Yelm Ave E
Zoning: CBD
Downtown Design District CBD
Design Guidelines: Your proposed project lies within the Central Business District.
Building Design: Building Design consists of seven sections that may or may not apply to you depending on the size and location of your project.
Review requires completion of the checklist and two sets of architectural elevations showing the composition of the exterior wall, windows and roof elements. Each element will have
the color and texture noted.
Accessory Buildings: Examples of accessory buildings are refuse screens, fire sprinkler control houses and garages. Using a fence or physical structure to screen mechanical equipment
is also subject to review. All accessory buildings should be included on the architectural elevations. Failure to do so may cause delay or added costs to your project.
Plan Review: Conversion of Occupancy my require the following changes and will be dealt with during project plan review. Please submit 2 sets of drawings addressing the following:
1). Structural Evaluation-will modifications to the building be supported by the existing structural frame?
2). Means of egress-Future Occupancy loads will determine number of exits and upgrading stairway to conform to current codes.
3). ADA-one accessible route must be available for the upstairs offices. Restrooms and public facilities must meet
ADA standards.
4). Conformance to the current energy code energy, heating and lighting