HALSTEAD SALEM STATION SIGN PACKAGE
Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
72 Flint Street
Halstead Salem Station Apartments Monument Sign
Meeting Date: June 11, 2020
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Helen Sides, Vice-Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn
Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: None
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the sign proposal as
designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Halstead Salem Station Apartments Sign Proposal, prepared by DSF Salem Flint LLC
c/o the DSF Group, 950 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451, submitted June 5, 2020.
2. Sign Plan, prepared by The Sign Center, 40 Orchard Street, Haverhill, MA 01830, dated
4/23/20.
3. Sketch Plan: Sign Location Plan, prepared by James K. Emmanuel Associates, 22
Carlton Road, Marblehead, MA 01945, dated 6/2/20.
4. Staff Comments dated 6/8/20.
Conditions of Approval
1. Consistency with Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the approved sign
design may not be completed as detailed in the plans referenced herein, he/she/they
shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in
the field.
2. Consider Size of Text: The DRB recommends the applicant consider reducing the
overall size of the sign text and logo by 5% to allow more free/empty space on the sign.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the proposed signage is consistent
with the standards and guidelines in the SRA Sign Manual and the North River Canal
Corridor Zoning regarding size, scale, and color choice that provides contrast to allow for
readability.
2. The revised location of the sign will allow for safer vehicular sight lines.
3. The additional landscaping around the base of the sign will soften the brick base and
provide cover for the light fixtures.
Signature of the DRB
By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the
Design Review Board.
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Paul Durand Date
Chair
6/12/2020