Real Pirates Facade ImprovementsDecision
Small Project Review - SRA-21-10
Address of Project: 285 DERBY STREET
Meeting Date:July 14, 2021
Members Present:David Guarino, Cynthia Nina-Soto, Dean Rubin
Members Absent:Grace Napolitano, Russ Vickers
Decision:To approve the façade modifications to the rear tenant space, including creating new entry doors on the park façade,
creating egress doors on the alley façade, installation of new exterior lighting, and the construction of a concrete
walkway within the easement area adjacent to the building pending successful completion of Design Review Board
review.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
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Proposed Elevations, prepared by Livermore Architecture, 53 Mason Street, Suite 204, Salem, MA 01970, revised to 7/27/21.
A series of photographs documenting existing conditions, submitted with the application on 5/27/21.
Lighting Specifications, package dated 7/28/21.
Staff Comments dated 7/2/21.
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 SRA to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
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Gooseneck Lights: The applicant shall reduce the number of gooseneck lights along the façade from three per recessed panel to only one per panel,
with the exception of over the entry doors where the applicant may install three over each.
Wall Sconces: The applicant shall install the style of sconce listed as Option 3 in the light specifications. The wall sconces shall be installed
approximately 12" higher than depicted on the elevation plans to reduce the likelihood of vandalization.
Fixture Finish: The finish on the lighting fixtures shall be a dark bronze.
Alley Façade: The applicant shall install dark bronze MDO panels with batten seams along the recessed areas on the alleyway façade.
Murals: The applicant shall present the final mural designs to the Board either after review and approval by the Public Art Commission (PAC) or
simultaneous to the PAC review. The artwork shall be presented prior to installation on the building.
Findings:
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Consistency with Design Standards: The project is consistent with the relevant design criteria and standards.
Activation of Charlotte Forten Park: The project will help to activate the adjacent park through allowing direct access between the park and the new
museum. This project is consistent with the goal to increase activation of the park.
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: June 11, 2021
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Design Review Board Recommendation
Small Project Review - SRA-21-10
Address of Project: 285 DERBY STREET
Meeting Date:July 28, 2021
Members Present:Paul Durand, Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, J. Michael
Sullivan
Members Absent:Helen Sides
Decision:To recommend approval of the façade modifications as presented and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
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Proposed Elevations, prepared by Livermore Architecture, 53 Mason Street, Suite 204, Salem, MA 01970, revised
to 7/27/21.
A series of photographs documenting existing conditions, submitted with the application on 5/27/21.
Lighting Specifications, package dated 7/28/21.
Staff Comments dated 6/18/21 and 7/22/21.
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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Gooseneck Lights: The applicant shall reduce the number of gooseneck lights along the façade from three per
recessed panel to only one per panel, with the exception of over the entry doors where the applicant may install
three over each.
Wall Sconces: The applicant shall install the style of sconce listed as Option 3 in the light specifications. The wall
sconces shall be installed approximately 12" higher than depicted on the elevation plans to reduce the likelihood of
vandalization.
Fixture Finish: The finish on the lighting fixtures shall be a dark bronze.
Alley Façade: The applicant shall install dark bronze MDO panels with batten seams along the recessed areas on
the alleyway façade.
Murals: The applicant shall present the final mural designs to the Board either after review and approval by the
Public Art Commission (PAC) or simultaneous to the PAC review. The artwork shall be presented prior to
installation on the building.
Findings:
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Consistency with Design Standards: The project is consistent with the relevant design criteria and standards.
Activation of Charlotte Forten Park: The project will help to activate the adjacent park through allowing direct
access between the park and the new museum. This project is consistent with the goal to increase activation of
the park.
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: June 11, 2021
City of Salem, MA January 2, 2025
SRA-21-10
SRA-Urban Renewal Area
- Small Project Review
Status: Complete
Submitted On: 5/27/2021
Primary Location
285 DERBY STREET
SALEM, MA 01970
Owner
SOUTH HARBOR HOLDINGS LLC
C/O TIMOTHY CLARK
P O BOX 829 SALEM, MA 01970
Applicant
Kellie Barile
978-224-2739
kbarile@tintinavins.com
27 Congress Street
Suite 414
Salem, MA 01970
Additional Applicant Info
Is the owner the applicant?Owner*
N/A
Is there more than one owner?Who is the point of contact for this application?
Owner Email Address Owner Phone Number
Project Information
Project Name/Title
Project Description*
The project involves the creation of a new museum with the specific intent of
portraying the narrative of the Whydah and the pirate captain Sam Bellemy. The
museum will have showcase artifacts which were recovered from the wreck of
the Whydah, which went down off the coast of Cape Cod. The changes to the
building will involve new building openings to allow access and egress from the
adjacent public park on Derby Street as well as signage to attract visitors to the
museum.
Existing Structure's Square Footage *
15530
Proposed Structure's Square Footage*
15530
Is there a proposed change to the existing
structure's footprint?
Estimated time schedule for completing project*
2-3 Months
Does your project propose a change(s) to the
existing site plan?
Does your project propose landscaping changes?
Does your project propose a change to the building's
facade?
The City of Salem encourages the inclusion of Public Art in project proposals.
Public Art proposals must be presented to the Public Art Commission for
consideration as part of this application's formal approval process.
Public Art is loosely defined as any artistic installation on the grounds or exterior
spaces of the property.
Will your project include a proposal for Public Art?*
Yes
Do you have a plan in place for Public Art at this
location?*
No
If you would like assistance or suggestion for developing public art for this location
please contact Julie Barry, Senior Planner of Arts and Culture Planning Email Julie
Signature
Digital Signature
Scott M. Grover
May 26, 2021
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Kathryn Newhall-Smith
From:Bill Golden <lightship612@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, July 12, 2021 4:32 PM
To:Kathryn Newhall-Smith
Cc:Scott Grover; Captain Ken; Stephen Livermore; Carolyn Shapiro; Travis Noyes; Timothy
Clarke; Russ Tanzer
Subject:Fwd: lantern options
Attachments:Black Lanterns.docx; Bronze Goosenecks.docx; Bronze Lanterns.docx
Hi Kate
As we discussed, I am forwarding to you herewith three designs of sconces that we would like to suggest for
consideration.
Also, since the DRB didn’t want outside conduits connecting the lights, we are considering reducing the goosenecks from
3 per panel to one per panel thus reducing the number from 24 to 8.
Please let us know your thoughts.
Thank you, Bill
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Christina Wright <christina.wright@mac.com>
Date: July 9, 2021 at 12:34:41 AM EDT
To: Bill Golden <lightship612@aol.com>, Carolyn Shapiro <carolynshapi@gmail.com>, Travis Noyes
<travisnoyes@gmail.com>
Cc: Concept Signs <conceptsign@yahoo.com>, Stacy Sidman <stacysidman@gmail.com>, michael
pritchett <pritchettmichael@outlook.com>
Subject: lantern options
Hi All,
I’ve put together some options for lanterns for the review board. If there is something you do
not like, you may want to delete before this is sent over!
The gooseneck lights we’ve already specified are black, so I included some black lantern
options.
Since it seems like they liked antique bronze in general, I’ve included lantern options for that as
well. We can always find bronze goosenecks, if that is what they choose. I’ve included some
examples here, just in case.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Chris
Black Lanterns
Option 1:
23’’ Tall
3 lights
Option 2:
Zinc finish (light black)
24.5’’ Tall
3 lights
Option 3:
Seeded Glass
24’’ Tall
3 lights
Bronze Lanterns
Option 1:
Seeded glass
27’’ tall
4 lights
Options 2:
Seeded glass
22.75’’ Tall
3 lights
Option 3:
Clear Glass
31’’ Tall
3 lights (there is a slightly smaller version with 2 lights)
Option 4:
Seeded Glass
25’’ Tall
3 lights
Bronze Goosenecks
Customizable from Barnlight.com
Customizable from WarehouseLighting.com