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Martin D. Kimmel, AIA, NCARB
Joseph Horan, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Matthew McQuaide, RA, NCARB
482 Norristown Road, Suite 200
Blue Bell, PA, 19422
T: 610.834.7805
F: 610.834.7815
Kimmel-Bogrette.com
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia John F. Byrne Golf
Clubhouse Improvements 9550 Leon Street Philadelphia, PA 19117
August 26, 2020
Dear Ms. Berryman, As a follow up to our August 18th letter, we
are working with Mr. William Hyndman, Executive Director of the
First Tee of Greater Philadelphia in conjunction with Mr. Robert
Allen of the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department on the
renovation of the existing clubhouse at John F. Byrne Golf Course
in Northeast Philadelphia located at 9950 Leon Street. The First
Tee of Greater Philadelphia has entered into a lease agreement with
the City of Philadelphia to run and operate the public golf course
in a similar fashion to the agreement at the Walnut Lane Golf Club.
As part of their long term plan, the First Tee intends to improve
the golf course and renovate the clubhouse to provide an improved
experience for Philadelphia golfers as well as create educational
spaces to support their mission and programs. The First Tee has a
long history of working with youth across the region and this
project will continue to expand their reach within the City serving
over 3,500 children annually. Their mission states: “The First Tee
of Greater Philadelphia is a youth development organization that
provides youth with educational programs that build character,
instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through
the game of golf.” This project will provide the necessary upgrades
to support their mission and goals at the John F. Byrne Golf
Course. Existing Conditions: The existing clubhouse is a two story
building that is built into the hillside of the golf course, with a
partial 3rd floor apartment. The 1st floor, approximately 4,700
s.f., is elevated above Leon Street and houses the main public
functions of the golf club including registration, pro shop, lounge
and bar, restrooms, an office, and general storage. The lower
level, approximately 7,150 s.f., is used for maintenance and
storage of golf course equipment, golf carts and mechanical
systems. There is an additional apartment located above a portion
of the clubhouse that is accessible directly from the outside
through a separate entrance and is currently not inhabited. Parking
is located along Leon Street, and the clubhouse is accessed via
sloping sidewalks as well as a main entry stair. The existing
clubhouse is poorly laid out, underutilized, and has not seen any
significant upgrades in many years. The exterior façade of the main
entry facing Leon street includes masonry brick veneer which in
several locations has been covered with painted T-111 wood siding.
The remaining elevations of the clubhouse are largely painted T-111
which has failed and is rotted in many locations. The roof consists
of asphalt shingle over the mansard area, as well as a built up
roof system over the flat portions which were
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Martin D. Kimmel, AIA, NCARB
Joseph Horan, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Matthew McQuaide, RA, NCARB
482 Norristown Road, Suite 200
Blue Bell, PA, 19422
T: 610.834.7805
F: 610.834.7815
Kimmel-Bogrette.com
recently replaced and repaired in-kind due to excessive leaking
throughout the facility. As outlined in the attached documents, the
facility has suffered from years of deferred maintenance which has
resulted in degradation of the exterior facade. Proposed Scope of
Work: The proposed scope of work for the project will consist of
new code compliant site stairs and handrails on the Leon Street
side, new sidewalks around the main entry including the elimination
of the existing front steps to make the main entrance ADA
accessible, as well as a new canopy over the front door to provide
cover and signify the entrance. This will be enhanced with the
installation of all new signage identifying the clubhouse and The
First Tee. The exterior façade materials will be restored and
replaced including repointing of the masonry brick veneer and
replacement of the T-111 and sheathing with new fiber cement panels
as indicated on the renderings. This will result in a complete
transformation of the exterior while providing a water-tight
insulated building envelope. The interior of the clubhouse will
also receive major improvements. The scope of work will include
reconfiguring the layout to construct an interactive classroom for
STEM, school field trips and daily academic use, a conference and
meeting space, a new golf simulator, an ADA restroom, and a
complete upgrade of the interior fit and finish. The upgrades will
include new energy efficient LED lighting, new acoustic tile
ceilings and grid, new durable wood look vinyl flooring, all new
ceramic tile flooring and wainscot in the restrooms, as well as
repair and painting of the walls as per the attached renderings.
The projected budget for the project is $750,000 and the project
will be funded in its entirety by the First Tee of Greater
Philadelphia and will not be utilizing any funds from the City. The
project has been developed in conjunction with the Department of
Parks and Recreation and was presented to their committee on Friday
August 14th and received a ringing endorsement from the group. We
hope that the Art Commission sees the value that the First Tee of
Greater Philadelphia is bringing to this project and will support
the renovation and upgrades to the John F. Byrne clubhouse. We look
forward to presenting the project to you and your colleagues.
Respectfully Submitted, First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Kimmel
Bogrette Architecture + Site William Hyndman 5th Joseph P.
Horan
800 Walnut Lane Principal Philadelphia, PA 19128
[email protected] [email protected] Cell:
215-913-3310
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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John F. Byrne Golf Clubhouse RenovationArt Commission
Submission
September 2, 2020
John F. Byrne Golf Clubhouse RenovationArt Commission
Submission
September 2, 2020
Light, Truth, Spark!Light, Truth, Spark!
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Project Mission Statement
“To transform and elevate John F. Byrne Golf Club to a level
worthy of the Mission and Programs of First Tee while realizing the
full potential of the facility in a way that welcomes the
Community, Builds the Brand, and Transforms the Experience.”
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CORE VALUES
Welcoming and Safe: The visitor experience should be above all,
safe. Beyond that, however it should be welcoming, and to do this,
we need a clear “front door” and a front door experience where the
First Tee brand is reinforced from the entry on in.
Flexible and Accommodating: We realize that while we are
planning for a facility to be renovated in the near future, the
real potential of First Tee at John F. Byrne will be played out
over years to come. For this very important reason, we will seek,
from the start, to make the plan as flexible as possible for the
changing needs and evolution over time.
An Actionable Plan: This process will not just be a pie in the
sky exercise, rather it will become an invaluable tool to focus the
team on common targets that communicate the vision and path forward
to the project stakeholders, resulting in a clear, implementable,
buildable, and phaseable plan.
Beacon and Brand: Because the culture of staff and volunteers is
so important to the delivery of the program, the plan should
maintain, support and enhance the First Tee Mission. The First Tee
brand deserves a project that exudes positive strength while
creating a beacon of activity. A building that opens up, welcomes
in, and aids in creating a stronger outward identity to the greater
Northeast Philadelphia Community.
Fiscally responsible: On time and on budget. It is critical for
this project be fiscally responsible. Focus will be on value over
cost, durability over gaudiness, and long-term cost of ownership
over short-term expense. Success in achieving these goals will lie
in design and execution that spends dollars wisely up front while
considering long-term expenses for energy and maintenance. The
concept and design will provide a “win-win” where the impact will
have an exponential relationship to the funds invested.
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Overall Project Site Location Map
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Project Aerial Photo
PROPOSED CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION
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Existing Clubhouse Photo Key
PROJECTNORTH
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Existing Clubhouse & Site Conditions
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Existing Main Entrance/ South Elevation Existing Path to
Entrance/ South West Elevation
KEY PLAN
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Existing Clubhouse & Site Conditions3
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3 4Existing Side Entrance/ West Elevation Existing Storage
Garage/ North Elevation
KEY PLAN
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Existing Clubhouse & Site Conditions5
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KEY PLAN
3 4Existing Roof Access/ West Elevation Existing Front Garage/
South Elevation
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Existing 1st Floor Plan
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
FIRST FLOOR AREA= 4,670 SF +/-
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Proposed New Floor Plan
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
FIRST FLOOR AREA= 4,670 SF +/-
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Proposed Elevations
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
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Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof
New Canopy over Main Entrance
Exterior Materials Key1. Composite Decking2. Vinyl Railing
System3. Fiber Cement Siding4. Existing Brick to be repointed and
repaired
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Proposed Elevations
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
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Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof New Canopy over Deck Entrance
Exterior Materials Key1. Composite Decking2. Vinyl Railing
System3. Fiber Cement Siding4. Existing Brick to be repointed and
repaired
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Proposed Elevations
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
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Exterior Materials Key1. Composite Decking2. Vinyl Railing
System3. Fiber Cement Siding4. Existing Brick to be repointed and
repaired
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Proposed Elevations
Art Commission SubmissionSeptember 2nd, 2020
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New Canopy over Side Entrance
Exterior Materials Key1. Composite Decking2. Vinyl Railing
System3. Fiber Cement Siding4. Existing Brick to be repointed and
repaired
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Existing Main Entry
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Proposed Main Entry
Proposed Improvements
1. Construct new code compliant entry stairs and railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and repair brick.
3. Construct new entrance canopy over main entry door
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Existing Main Entry
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Proposed Main Entry
Proposed Changes
1. Construct new code compliant entry stairs and railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and repair brick.
3. Construct new entrance canopy over main entry door
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Existing Side Entry at Practice Green
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Proposed Side Entry at Practice Green
Proposed Changes
1. Construct new code compliant entry stairs and railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and repair brick.
3. Construct new entrance canopy over main entry door
4. Create new path leading to sideentrance
5. Construct new porch roof over side entry
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Existing Side Entry at Practice Green
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Proposed Side Entry at Practice Green
Proposed Changes
1. Construct new deck and code compliant stairs with
railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and repair brick.
3. Remove existing T1-11 siding and replace with Horizontal
Siding
4. Construct new entrance canopy over side entry door with
dormer
5. Add new path leading to the main entrance
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Existing Side Entry at Practice Green
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Proposed Deck & Golf Course Overlook
Proposed Changes
1. Construct new deck and code compliant stairs with
railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and repair brick.
3. Remove existing T1-11 siding and replace with Horizontal
Siding
4. Construct new entrance canopy over side entry door with
dormer
5. Add new path leading to the mainentrance
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Existing Clubhouse facing Course
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Proposed Clubhouse View facing Course
Proposed Changes
1. Construct new deck and code compliant stairs with
railings
2. Remove existing T1-11 siding and replace with Fiber Cement
Siding
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Proposed Materials
FIBERONDECKINGPromenade DeckingCOLOR: Natural Reef
FIBERONDECKINGHavenview - Countryside RailingCOLOR: Tranquil
White with Black Aluminum Balusters
JAMES HARDIEHardiePanel Vertical Fiber Cement SidingHardie Panel
Lap SidingCOLOR: Grey/ White
Existing Brick To be repaired and washed
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Existing Clubhouse Lounge
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Proposed Lounge Renovation
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Existing Clubhouse Lounge Area
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Proposed Lounge Renovation
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Existing Pro Shop Area
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Proposed Golf Simulator
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Existing Pro Shop Area
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Proposed Golf Simulator
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Existing Clubhouse Service Area
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Proposed Renovation to Service Area
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Existing Entry Clubhouse Main Entry
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Proposed Main Entry
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Proposed Classroom