24 DERBY STREET_PUBLIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE_SIGN PERMITBCommonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Salem
120 Washington St, 3rd Floor Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-9595 x5641
Permit No. SP-20-10
FEE PAID: 0
DATE ISSUED: September 16, 2020 PERMIT TO BUILD SIGN Expiration Date: March 16, 2021
This certifies
that:
Julie Barry
has permission to erect a sign(s) on :24 NEW DERBY STREET Map/Lot #: 34-0424-705
Detailed as
follows:Sign #1: Right Angle to Building,
Contractor Name:
DBA:
Contractor License No:
Building Official : Issued Date: September 16, 2020
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within six months after issuance. The Building Official may grant one or
more extensions not to exceed six months each upon written request.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents for which this permit has been granted.
All construction, alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoning by-laws and codes.
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the work until the
completion of the same.
HIC #:
Restrictions:
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BBuilding plans are to be available on site.
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Note: This is the Poll and
armature from which
the new sign will be
suspended. “ZBY” Sign is
no longer installed. This
image from a previous
tenant’s use of the
space.
September 15, 2020
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Salem is self-insured. Due to this, and the fact that City DPS staff will be doing in the
installation work we ask that you waive the equipment of Workman’s Comp Insurance for the election
of this sign.
Thank you,
Julie
Julie Barry
Senior Planner, Arts & Culture
City of Salem | Department of Planning & Community Development
98 Washington St., 2nd Floor | Salem, MA 01970
978-619-5685 ext. 42506 | jbarry@salem.com
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Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
Artists’ Row
Artist in Residence Sign
Meeting Date: August 26, 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. Artist in Residence Sign Proposal, prepared by Julie Barry, Senior Planner for Arts and Culture, City of
Salem, 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA, submitted August 18, 2020.
2. Sign Plan, prepared by Lebel Signs, 94 Seymour Ave, Lynn, MA 01902
3. Staff Comments dated 8/19/20.
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 and the following conditions,
he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes
in the field.
2. Provision of Revised Rendering: The applicant shall provide a revised rendering for review by DRB
member Glenn Kennedy before seeking a sign permit to install the sign. The revised rendering shall
include the following design revisions:
a. Simplification and Adjustment of Text: The applicant shall remove the text that reads
‘Established 2019’ and ‘A program of’ from the sign. By removing this text, the applicant can
then space out the remaining information by moving ‘The City of Salem’s Public Art
Commission’ more toward the center of the sign, putting it on one line, and spacing out the
two logos underneath.
b. Background Color: The applicant will darken the background color between 5 and 10% so
that there is more contrast between the background and the white text.
c. Font: The applicant will review the use of “Belly Display” font and determine if it is
appropriate and legible for people of all abilities.
3. Braille Sign: The applicant expressed support for installing a braille sign at the entrance to the space
with the Artist in Residence information on it. The Board encourages the applicant to pursue this
signage (there is no requirement to come back to the DRB to review the braille 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 City of Salem Sign Ordinance.
2. The installation of a ‘program’ sign is appropriate given the short-term nature of the spaces’
tenancy.
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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
8/27/2020