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Salem Redevelopment Authority Decision
February 11 , 2009
221 Washington Street (metroPCS): Discussion and vote on proposed signage
SRA Decision
At their meeting on February 11, 2009, the SRA voted to approve the February 4,
2009 DRB recommendation for the proposed signage at 221 Washington Street.
DRB Recommendation
At their meeting on February 4, 2009, the DRB voted to recommend approval of
the proposed signage at 221 Washington Street with the following conditions:
- the blue colored panels shall be installed across all three storefronts at the
same elevation and be 34" high;
- there shall only be one sign and it shall be located above the main
entrance;
- the sign lettering shall be raised off the panel; and
- the applicant will need to submit a new sign permit application if they
decide to add window lettering.
Staff Comment
The sign erector attended the DRB meeting and did not have final authority to
agree to the conditions in the DRB's recommendation. The business
subsequently modified the proposal to include only one sign above the center
entrance. This is the version submitted for SRA approval. The SRA could choose
to accept the revised design, or refer it back to the DRB.
Original Proposal Submitted to DRB
The proposal consists of two wall signs. Each sign is 150" by 34" and consists of
raised white letters on a blue aluminum pan. The signs' square footage complies
with City and SRA guidelines.
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Design Review Board Recommendation
February 4, 2009
221 Washington Street (metroPCS): Discussion and vote on proposed signage
DRB Recommendation
At their meeting on February 4, 2009, the DRB voted to recommend approval of
the proposed signage at 221 Washington Street with the following conditions:
- the blue colored panels shall be installed across all three storefronts at the
same elevation and be 34" high;
- there shall only be one sign and it shall be located above the main
entrance;
- the sign lettering shall be raised off the panel; and
- the applicant will need to submit a new sign permit application if they
decide to add window lettering.
Staff Comment
The sign erector attended the DRB meeting and did not have final authority to
agree to the conditions in the DRB's recommendation. The business
subsequently modified the proposal to include only one sign above the center
entrance. This is the version submitted for SRA approval. The SRA could choose
to accept the revised design, or refer it back to the DRB.
Original Proposal Submitted to DRB
The proposal consists of two wall signs. Each sign is 150" by 34" and consists of
raised white letters on a blue aluminum pan. The signs' square footage complies
with City and SRA guidelines.
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Public Meeting Minutes—DRAFT
Board or Committee: Redevelopment Authority, Regular Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday,January 14, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Third Floor Conference Room, 120 Washington Street
Members Present: Chairperson Michael Brennan, Conrad Baldini,
Michael Connelly, Robert Mitnik, and Russell Vickers
Members Absent:
Others Present: Executive Director and City Planner Lynn Duncan,
Economic Development Manager Tom Daniel
Recorder: Andrea Bray
Chairperson Brennan calls the meeting to order.
Executive Director's Report
Old Salem Jail: Duncan states that they are still working on finances with NBV.
Old Town Hall: Duncan confirms that Gordon College and the city have filed for a
cultural facilities grant, and they will be contacting the State Representatives for support
as they await a response.
Urban Land Institute: Duncan states that the ULI spent a day in Salem in September
researching alternative uses for the Church Street parking lot, and they have completed
the report on their findings, and the Technical Assistance Panel will attend the February
SRA meeting for a recap of the study. She adds that the members will get the final report
prior to the meeting so it can be reviewed in advance.
Brownfields: Daniel states that Mass Development is working with the Peabody and
Salem Chambers to hold a workshop that will inform property owners/developers about
financing tools that are available for brownfields clean up projects.
Benches at 15 Peabody Street Park: Duncan confirms that the bench design for the
park has been modified to contain armrests, and she will email the specifications to the
members.
Old/New Business
Development Project Review
1. South River Harborwalk: Discussion and vote on design revision
Daniel states the DRB has reviewed and recommended approval of the changes necessary
to come in under budget. He describes the previous design for the plaza which contained
an inlayed ship lofting diagram and notes that this has been eliminated. The revised
design has a concrete stamped timber pattern and stamped compass rose. He states that
these are on a grid system that can be removed and then put back in place. Other design
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elements Daniel describes include the up lit flagpole and the simplification in the signage.
He adds that interpretive panels will be placed along the Harborwalk.
Duncan calls attention to the second page of the package which shows the concrete when
it is stamped to look like the wood plank.
Mitnik: Motion to accept the DRB's recommendation and approve the new design
elements, seconded by Vickers. Passes 5-0.
Sign, Awning, and Lighting Review
2. 155-189 Washington Street (Tavern in the Square): Discussion and vote on
proposed exterior fagade, signage, and lighting
Daniel states that this restaurant is the new tenant in the RCG devylopment at the old
Salem News site.
Architect Steven Sousa provides an overview of the design, statin; that he has done two
of these designs before. Central Square and Porter Square. He shows the sample color
combination of the practical beige and the "Turkish coffee" brown. He describes the
lighting scheme, including goose-necks over the awnings, and sconces Flanking the doors.
He describes the blade sign with dimensional lettersand a small blade sign light. He
states that a series of operable doors will allow the space to open to the street in the
summer. He confirms that the restaurant will seat about 240.
Daniel states that the DRB recommended that the bade sign be about 6 inches shorter,
and the Tavern sign will have the top of the T alignjust under the top of the brown band,
and the wall sconces have been moved down, with planters at each location.
Sousa confirms that all of the DRB recommendations have been incorporated into the
revised design.
Baldini: Motion to accept the design as recommended by the DRB, seconded by
Brennan. Passes 5-0.
Approval of Minutes—December 10, 2008 Meeting
Vickers: Motion to approve the minutes, seconded by N.itni . Passes 5-0.
Duncan states that the they have received new bids for the Peabody Street Park,
containingthe design changes approved by the Authority, and they have a low bidder that
is responsible and responsive and they are moving forward.
Brennan: Motion to adjourn, seconded by Baldini. Passes 5-0.
The meeting is adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Design Review Board Proposal
January 22, 2009
221 Washington Street (metroPCS): Discussion of proposed signage
Proposal
The proposal consists of two wall signs. Each sign is 150" by 34" and consists of
raised white letters on a blue aluminum pan. The signs' square footage complies
with City and SRA guidelines.
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