34 Front Street-Good Neighbor FacadeDecision
Small Project Review - SRA-24-18
Address of Project: 34 FRONT STREET
Meeting Date:July 10, 2024
Members Present:Grace Napolitano, Christopher Dunn, Christine Madore, Cynthia Nina-Soto, Dean Rubin
Members Absent:None
Decision:To approve the project pending successful completion of DRB review.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Application package submitted by James Metsch on June 20, 2024.
Conditions of Approval:
- Validity of Approval: This approval is valid for two years from the date of the meeting. The approval shall no longer be valid if a substantial use
and/or construction has not commenced except for good cause within this two-year period.
- Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may not be completed as presented and conditioned
herein, he/she/they shall return to the SRA to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
- There are no special conditions for this project.
Findings:
- The Authority found that the proposed project is consistent with the design guidelines and standards in the Downtown Renewal Plan.
The use of trim paint to coordinate with the sign is consistent with the block of businesses at this location, thus reinforcing visual continuity along the
streetscape.
Signature of the SRA: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the Salem Redevelopment
Authority Board.
Tom Daniel, AICP, Executive Director Date Signed: July 25, 2024
SRA-24-18
Design Review Board Recommendation
Small Project Review - SRA-24-18
Address of Project: 34 FRONT STREET
Meeting Date:July 24, 2024
Members Present:Paul Durand, Leeann Leftwich, Catherine Miller, Elizabeth Murray, Marc Perras
Members Absent:David Jaquith, Sarah Tarbet
Decision:The Design Review Board approve the application as it was submitted.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- The document referenced is GN_Brand_Sign_Proposal_2024 (edit20240714).pdf at this link which was submitted
by James Metsch.
Conditions of Approval:
- Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may not be completed
as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to
making any changes in the field.
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Findings:
- The Design Review Board found the proposed facade improvements are consistent with the design guidelines
and standards in the Downtown Renewal Plan.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of
the Design Review Board.
Paul Durand, Chair Date Signed: July 25, 2024
SRA-24-18
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
TOTAL SIGNAGE SF : 4.38 sf
Blade Sign = 3.63 sf
Door Decal = 0.75sf
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20’
14.5”
36.0”
MATERIALS:
MDO Ply, PVC, Paint
SW7675 Sealskin
SW9044 Rivulet
SW7006 Extra White
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
5’-6”
2’-0”
SIGN MATERIALS:
Vinyl
COLORS:
Arlon 602, White
PAINT MATERIALS:
Latex Paint (Exterior)
COLORS:
SW6760 Rivulet
1’-4”
6.5”
GLASS MASKING: 6.5%
Glass = 11.0 sf
Decal = .74 sf
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Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
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Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch
Mounting Hardware: new 1-1/2” square tube, flush mount, powder coated black
Birds + Bees LLC 34 Front Street, Salem MA (978)744-4663
Kate Leavy + Jamie Metsch