Barrio Taco Mural - IncompleteDesign Review Board Recommendation
Small Project Review - SRA-22-11
Address of Project: 41 LAFAYETTE STREET
Meeting Date:July 27, 2022
Members Present:David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, Helen Sides, J. Michael
Sullivan
Members Absent:Paul Durand
Decision:To recommend approval of the mural, its location, dimensions, and its content with
installation not to occur until review and approval by the Public Art Commission.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Barrio Taco Mural Application, prepared by Maggie Osborne and submitted 6/29/22.
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.
- The applicant shall apply to the Public Art Commission for review and approval of the mural prior to its
installation.
Findings:
- The Board found that the content of the proposed mural is quite beautiful and engaging and an appropriate way
to cover brick that is in poor condition.
Members determined, with changes to the proposed signage on this façade from painted letters to raised letters
applied to the façade in dimensions that meet the Sign Code requirements, the mural and the signage are distinct.
The mural can read as art without the signage imposing on it.
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 28, 2022 SRA-22-11
DRB Recommendations for Signage on this Façade:
If the mural is approved with the layout as shown in this image, the DRB recommends the applicant
adjust the signage as follows:
1. Reduce sign area so that the sign is no larger than 33 square feet.
2. Remove the word ‘Salem’ from the sign.
3. Rather than paint the letters onto the façade, the applicant should install individual letters onto
the brick façade.
4. The sign should be horizontally centered over the window opening.
06/30/2022
City of Salem, MA
SRA-22-11
SRA-Urban Renewal Area - Small Project Review
Additional Applicant Info
Project Information
Status: Active Date Created: Jun 29, 2022
Applicant
Maggie Osborn
mosborn@barrio-tacos.com
319 Vaughan Street
Portsmouth , Nh 03801
6035607811
Location
41 LAFAYETTE STREET
SALEM, MA 01970
Owner:
ONELAF, LLC
20 CENTRAL STREET U1 SALEM, MA 01970
Is the owner the applicant?
Who is the point of contact for this application?
Maggie Osborn
Project Name/Title
Barrio Restaurant
Project Description
Outside painting
Existing Structure's Square Footage
3,500
Proposed Structure's Square Footage
45
Estimated time schedule for completing project
July 15
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 Proposed
Signature
DRB Recommendation
SRA Decision Entry Section
History
Date Activity
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?
Yes
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 (mailto:jbarry@salem.com?
Subject=Contact regarding Public Art)
Briefly provide an overview of your ideas for public art on this location:
Barrio Tacos Tequila Whiskey
Digital Signature
Maggie Osborn
06/29/2022
Conditions of Approval Findings:
Conditions of Approval Findings:
Date Activity
Jun 29, 2022 at 3:14 pm Maggie Osborn started a draft of Record SRA-22-11
Jun 29, 2022 at 3:52 pm Maggie Osborn submitted Record SRA-22-11
Jun 29, 2022 at 3:52 pm approval step Application Review by SRA Board Staff was assigned to Kathryn Newhall-
Smith on Record SRA-22-11
Jun 29, 2022 at 3:52 pm approval step Public Art Commission Notification was assigned to Julie Barry on Record
SRA-22-11
Jun 30, 2022 at 9:03 am Kathryn Newhall-Smith approved approval step Application Review by SRA Board Staff on
Record SRA-22-11