The building and grounds of the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor are generally in very good condition. Following is a description of various materials and systems.

Roof

Slate is the dominant roofing material, and is found at all of the sloped roofs. Rubberized membrane roofing is found at the smaller flat roof areas, and covers the Kuizenga Wing roof. The slate is in very good condition and has 40+ years of remaining life. The age and condition of the membrane roofing is unknown. No leaks or significant roofing issues have been reported.

Copper flashing at the sloped roofs and copper drainage systems appear to be in good condition. Replacement would not be expected until the slate is replaced.

Exterior Walls

Indiana limestone in ashlar pattern clads the Sanctuary and Lemon Wing. Larger limestone ashlar panels clad the Kuizenga Wing. A comprehensive masonry restoration program was carried out over a 6-year period (2002-2008), and currently all of the stone veneer and mortar joints are in very good condition.

Windows and Doors

The Lemon Wing and Kuizenga Wing have steel windows with single-pane glass. The glass in the Lemon Wing windows is leaded panes set into a steel casement or fixed sash. These sashes are in fair-to-poor condition, with rusted frames and ill-fitting operable sash. The glass in the Kuizenga Wing is clear float glass set into steel awning sash with glazing compound. These sashes are in poor condition, with rusted frames and missing glazing compound. The generally poor condition of these windows results in excessive heat loss as well as discomfort to occupants

The Sanctuary windows are stained, leaded glass with a clear, protective glazing. The lower section of each window has an operable sash with insect screen. Condition of the stained glass was not investigated, but assumed to be good. Lower level Social Hall windows are replacement, aluminum windows in fair condition.

Openings around the church and Lemon Wing typically have oak door frames with oak paneled doors. Several openings have newer hollow metal frames or glazed entrances. Doors throughout the facility are in good condition. Egress hardware is provided at stairway and egress doors.

Interior Finishes

Walls are primarily painted plaster, except for the new rooms in Monteith Hall, which is painted gypsum board. Ceilings are typically painted plaster, but in many spaces are covered with a newer or lay-in suspended ceiling system.

In the Kuizenga Wing, finishes include original asbestos floor tile, carpet, ceramic tile in restrooms, newer vinyl base, and a lay-in suspended ceiling. Finishes are generally in good condition.

In the Lemon Wing, finishes include original asbestos floor tile in corridors and foyers, oak parquet floor and oak base in many spaces, and ceramic tile in toilet rooms. Meeting room walls are lined with elegant wood paneling and fireplace surrounds. Finishes are generally in good condition.

In the Sanctuary wing, finishes include original asbestos floor tile, quarry tile, oak wainscot, and oak trim. The lower level was modernized recently with new vinyl floor tile and a lay-in suspended ceiling. Finishes are generally in good condition.

Operating Systems

Steam radiators provide heat throughout the facility. Boilers are centrally located under the kitchen and serve all three wings. There is no powered ventilation system, instead relying on operable windows for fresh air. Air conditioning is limited to small room window units. Monteith Hall has its own HVAC system in the basement under the chapel.

There is a limited fire suppression system tapped off a domestic water line. The Kuizenga Wing has dry standpipes in the stairways with a Siamese firehose connection at the exterior, and hose cabinets on each floor. There is no fire suppression in the Lemon Wing attic.

Toilet facilities in the Kuizenga Wing have been remodeled to be accessible. Toilet rooms elsewhere are not accessible.

Current Facility Use

The current facility totals approximately 49,950 gross square feet. Useable, or net, area of the existing facility totals approximately 32,340 net square feet, and can be categorized as follows:

The remaining area is calculated as part of a “net-to-gross” ratio that includes wall thicknesses, shared uses, circulation, and building infrastructure.

Future space requirements for the use types outlined above reflect an overall average increase of 54% to satisfy anticipated and desired growth. This provides a targeted new gross facility area of 76,970 gross square feet.

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