60 WASHINGTON STREET_SIGN PERMIT_ODD METER
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Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
60 Washington Street
Odd Meter Coffee Signs
Meeting Date: October 21, 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. Sign Proposal, prepared by Concept Signs, 57 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970, dated 10/06/2020.
2. Staff Comments dated 10/14/20.
Condition 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. Hanging Sign:
a. Movement: The hanging sign must be stationary.
b. Surety Bond: The applicant shall adhere to the surety bond requirements as found in the
City of Salem’s Code of Ordinances, Section 4-47: Signs or Structures over Public Ways.
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 proposal is modest with members appreciating its simplicity in design.
3. The use of the existing bracket will ensure that the new projecting sign will be cohesive with the
existing signs along this commercial block.
4. The window signs will not prohibit views into and out from the business, which will contribute to the
downtown’s vitality.
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
10/22/2020
BCommonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Salem
120 Washington St, 3rd Floor Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-9595 x5641
Permit No. SP-20-20
FEE PAID: 22
DATE ISSUED: October 22, 2020 PERMIT TO BUILD SIGN Expiration Date: April 22, 2021
This certifies
that:
Ken McTague
has permission to erect a
sign(s) on :60 WASHINGTON STREET Map/Lot #: 35-0022-0
Detailed as
follows:Sign #1: Wall Sign, Sign #2: Right Angle to Building, Sign #3: Window Sign
Contractor Name: Concept Signs
DBA:
Installer:
Building Official : Issued Date: October 22, 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.
All Permit Cards are the property of the PROPERTY OWNER.
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