ENDICOTT CENTER ROOF DRB REVIEW
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
April 10, 1986
Essex House Development - Elaine Finbury will be presenting preliminary
design plans for the construction of 41 rental apartments at the
site of the Salem Theatre. Ms. Finbury' s proposal calls for the
demolition of the threatre and the creation of a six-story building
in its place.
Ms. Finbury would like to present her plans at Thursday' s meeting
and begin the specific review procedure at a subsequent meeting.
Rufus Choate House - Elaine Finbury will be presenting plans for the
restoration of the rear wing of the Rufus Choate House located at
14 Lynde Street. The major portion of this project was completed
in 1981 with financing assistance from the SRA. This work will
constitute the completion of the project.
235 Bridge Street - The Federal Street Devlopment team will be
approaching the board for a minor amendment to their entrance
design at 235 Bridge Street. The amendment concerns the glass work
which occurs at the central entrance. Annie Harris and Robin
Wunderlich of Scagliotti Associates will be presenting the proposed
amendment.
Peabody Block - As you probably know the Peabody Block is in the process
of being purchased and renovated into a mixed use
office/residential condominium complex. Michael Padnos will be
presenting preliminary plans to the Board to begin what will most
likely be a lengthy design review of the five buildings which
comprise this parcel.
T.R. Kerr Building - Donald Burnham of Urban Development Action Group
will be attending Friday' s meeting to present design plans for the
Townhouse Square Office and Residential Development proposal for
234 -242 Essex Street. Mr. Burnham' s proposal is for the
rehabilitation of the existing space as office condominiums and the
addition of two floors for residential condominiums. He is also
proposing to remove the existing yellow brick face from the former
Foodland building and reconstruct it with red brick.
Firehouse Coffee Shop - Michael Mirra, proprietor of The Firehouse
Coffee Shop, will be presenting final design plans for the
greenhouse structure which he would like to construct over his
existing open-air cafe.
Lobster Shanty - Harry Rhodes, the new owner of the Lobster Shanty, will
present a sign design for review.
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The motion was seconded by Andrea Fish. All were in favor, motion so carried.
Mr. Morse presented to the Board an application for a sign at the Odell Block for
Atlantic Computer. He informed the Board that an existing sign will be moved to
this new location. The sign is 12' and will be centered along a 20' brown sign band.
The sign is dark blue with gold leaf lettering and has a gold band. The letters will
be 9" in height.
Andrea Fish made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Fred Johnson
seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried.
Mr. Morse presented a sign application to the Board for Pickering Oil Company at
Centra Plaza. The existing sign will be replaced with a sign bearing the trademark
of Whaleco, Pickering Oil's parent company. It will have a gray background with
dark blue lettering. The whale insigna whill be white and dark blue.
Debra Hilbert made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Fred Johnson
seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried.
Mr. DeStoop appeared before the Board to replace existing signs at the Goodyear
Tire Center on Derby Street. He would like to replace the Sousa tire sign with a
sign reading Auto Service Center. He also requested that the free standing sign on
the property be changed.
Mr. Luster informed Mr. DeStoop that the Board cannot approve a free standing
sign in tha area, however he informed Mr. DeStoop that the sign was grandfathered
and as long as it is not changed it can remain.
Mr. DeStoop then requested that he replace the Sousa sign with a sign reading
Certified Auto Service Center with the Certified logo. All letters will be white.
He assured the Board that the lettering will not exceed the length set forth in the
Sign Ordinance. The letters will be capitalized and could be scaled down to adhere
to the guidelines of the Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Luster requested the Mr. DeStoop redraw the plans with the changes that have
been discussed.
T.R. Kerr Building
Mr. Donald Burnham and Mr. John Savasta appeared before the Board to present
their design plans for their mixed use developement project at the T.R. Kerr
Building.
Mr. Savasta explained that there are three separate buildings included in the
project. Two floors will be added to the former Foodland building and to the T.R.
Kerr Building so that the roof will be in alignment with the Masonic Temple. The
roof will be constructed out of copper and the brick used will match the existing.
There will be french style dormers on the building. Mr. Savasta stated that
because of the heavy cornice line, he tried to give the effect of adding a roof
instead of two floors to the building.
Andrea Fish suggested that the dormers be set into the building more so that not so
much white can be seen and that the top of the dormers not extend to the top roof
line.
Fred Johnson asked to see a drawing of what the rear elevation is going to look
like.
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Mr. Savasta explained that the entrance is set back and will be used as a pedestrian
walkway. He also informed the Board that he is trying to put in a wooden sign bando�J
to keep all the street signSuniform. He stated that he is trying to use wood
wherever possible, but is is difficult due to the guidelines in the Building and Fire
Codes.
The Board requested to see more detailed drawings of the dormers and sign band, a
list of materials and color of the proposed awning and all other exterior parts of
the building before final approval can be given to the project.
Peabody Block
Mr. Michael Padnos appeared before the Board to present his design plans for the
Peabody Block developement. He explained to the Board his plans for the park on
the corner of Washington and Essex Streets for which the City has applied for a
CDAG and has committed to acquire the private parcel located on part of the
corner lot.
Debra Hilbert asked what will happen if the City does not receive the CDAG.
Mr. Padnos responded that the park will still be built.
Mr. Padnos explainded to the Board that there will be an underground parking
facility and all cars will enter at Barton Square. He went on to explain in detail
the drawings of each elevation of the building, and he explained the area which will
be called China Terrace.
Andrea Fish asked what the timetable was on the project.
Mr. Padnos replied that as soon as the DRB, SRA, and Planning Board give him the
required approvals, he will begin construction.
The Board asked Mr. Padnos for a drawing of the rear elevation of the Gas
Building. They also stated that the Washington St. elevation is missing a "tower" in
one of the drawings and would like the roof line clarified. They also had a question
regarding the top two brick windows on the Essex Street elevation. The Baord also
stated that there is an obvious difference in the treatments of the Washington
Street frontage and the Essex Street frontage and wanted clarification for such
treatment. The Board wanted detail drawings of the french doors on the Essex
Street side of the Post Office Building, all window detail, and material samples
before final approval can be given to the project. Mr. Padnos stated he would
address all the Board's concerns at the next scheduled meeting.
Bill Luster informed the Board that the next scheduled meeting will be held on
August 20, 1986 at 9:00 a.m..
There being no further business, Andrea Fish made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Fred Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor motion so carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Luster
1988
T.R. Kerr Building
Don Burnham and John Savasta appeared before the Board with design changes to
the T.R Kerr and Foodland Buildings. The original plans called for the addition of
two stories to the T.R. Kerr Building and the demolition of the facade of the
Foodland Building. Because of the need for residential parking, the plans have been
redesigned and the demolition of the entire Foodland Building is now proposed.
The T.R. Kerr Building which will be called the Endicott Center will consist totally
of commercial space. The Foodland Building which will be known as Conant Court
will house 69 residential units with retail use on the ground floor, 55 underground
parking spaces and 14 surface parking spaces. The new infill building will have an
L shape and a courtyard effect will result. There is a public walkway proposed in
order to promote pedestrian traffic from the Sewall Street parking lot to
Washington St. The building will be 81 feet in height and have balconies on the
courtyard side of the building. The top floor of the building will have a 12 foot
setback. In addition, the new building will have two setbacks in the facade, each
setback being 2 feet. The design of the Kerr Building has not changed.
After some discussion, the Board listed some of their concerns regarding the new
design. They are as follows:
1. The 4 foot setback of the building.
2. The materials used on the facade.
3. The details of the windows.
4. The lack of detail on the first and second floors of the Conant Court Building.
5. The design of the mansard roof connection to Conant Court.
6. The design of the upper floor elevation of Conant Court and the variety of
facade materials. The Board felt that the upper story looked "tacked on" to the
building.
7. The Board felt that the front entry way should be better articulated.
8. The Board would like to see more detail of the facade underneath the proposed
awning.
9. A better definition of the doors into the specific retail spaces.
The Board requested that the outlined items be addressed, and a meeting be
scheduled to review such concerns in the near future.
Khouri Rug
The Board reviewed an application for Khouri Rugs located at 197 Essex Street.
The sign has previously been approved, and the owners would like to move it to
their new location. The Board approved the sign, but requested a photograph be
taken of the building to show exactly where the sign will be placed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held March 16, 1988.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Luster
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
April 12, 1989
The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, April 12, 1989, at 8:30
a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Those
in attendance were: Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, John Willand, Anne Farnam, and
Planning Department staff person Beth Debski.
Endicott Center
The first agenda item was presented by Mr. Donald Burnham regarding the detail of
the roof materials for the Endicott Center building. Mr. Burnham stated he is still
waiting for drivot samples, but he presented samples and passed out brochures
regarding the proposed design and materials for the mansard roof. An asphalt
shingle with a copper coating is being proposed. The material weathers like
copper. Mr. Willand asked if an accelerator would be applied to the shingles. Mr.
Burnham responded in the negative. He would like the roof to weather naturally.
Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the roof material as presented. Kathy Winn
seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried.
Museum Place
Francois DeBrantes of the Medalion Corporation presented sign design plans for
three signs at Museum Place. The first sign was one over the main entrance way,
the second was to be placed on the large brick column in the East India Square, and
the third was for the placement of signage of each individual storefront. The logo
would be an aluminum painted, three dimensional fan design. It is proposed to
paint each blade alternating two different colors or all the same color as shown to
the Board in colored sketches. The lettering in front of the fan would read Museum
Place and be painted a different color from the fan. The sketches showed the
lettering in gold and black. Indirect lighting would be used to illuminate the sign.
The directory plaques are to be placed on the brick pillar in two columns below the
logo. The plaques are all independent pieces attached to the building so that some
brick will be seen in between. There are different size plaques for larger tenants in
the building and the remaining tenants have smaller scaled plaques. All the
lettering for each store will be standardized and there will be no store logos on the
directory plaques. If there are an odd amount of stores, Mr. DeBrantes explained
that the last plaque will be centered. Ms. Farnam felt that the directory signs
were too large and made the sign look like a billboard. Mr. Johnson concurred
with this. Mr. DeBrantes agreed to scale down the directory, and will present the
alterations at the next DRB meeting.
The third signage proposal was for the individual tenant signage to be placed above
the storefronts. The three middle panes of glass and mullions would be replaced
with backlit illuminated signage. The tenants would choose their own lettering.
Mr. Willand suggested that only two panes of glass be removed, because the signage
band would look to crowded, and the signs cannot be seen from a distance because
of the obstruction from the awning. Ms. Farnam was concerned with the sign
treatment for the smaller doors. Mr. DeBrantes would return with a treatment for
the single door.
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Mr. Audette suggested that painted windows could be a sign alternative. He
informed that Board that this issue has not been thought through thoroughly and
the suggestions of the Board would be taken into consideration. The Board also
stated that all the signs should be uniform.
Mr. Willand stated that the broad concept of the renovations are fine, but
requested detailed drawings of all of the changes. He especially requested large
scaled detailed drawings of the storefronts and of the proposed walkway. He also
requested photographs of the existing mall and streetscape to visualize the impact
of the renovations.
Dale Yale excused herself from the meeting at this time.
T.R. Kerr Building
Mr. Donald Burnham and Ms. Linda King (CSS Architects) appeared before the T)RB
with design amendments to the windows and the awnings of the Kerr Building. Mr.
Burnham explained that the building is now being gutted and the DRB had a
previous concern with the window design, specifically the larger windows on the
second floor. The amendment for consideration is to make the windows smaller
and introduce more brick and columns to obtain a more Federal style building as
shown on the revised plans. The brick panels between the new windows will be
recessed. Mr. Burnham continued that this change alleviates the need for the large
awning that spanned the Washington Street facade. Therefore, the second
amendment is to just construct the awning the entranceways of the building.
Mr. Willand suggested that the material G4RC be used to obtain clean crisp lines
on the corners. Mr. Burnham responded that he will look into this.
Mr. Johnson felt that there was no rhythm to the building because each floor was
different. He felt that the dormers should be spaced out differently so that they
do not look like they were "applied" to the building. Mr. Willand felt the dormers
should be kept as is. He also questioned what the window materials were. Ms.
King responded that the windows will all be 8/1, metal, double hung windows.
Mr. Willand approved of the concept of the changes. He was concerned that the
front door of the building was too simple, and stressed again the need for greater
articulation of the corners, bandings, and lines of the building. He requested to see
samples of the materials going to be used on the bandings and the corners.
Downtown Period Lighting
Mr. Luster showed plans to the DRB to replare the existin shoe `ox lighting in the
downtown over the next three to four years. There are two lights being considered.
One is an acorn style light, and the other is a more colonial light similar to the
ones on the Common. The acorn light is easier to maintain, and throws more light
than the colonial one. Mr. Luster explained that this project which has been
initiated by the City of Salem and the Salem Partnership will be done in the
following phases:
Phase I - 1989 - 14 fixtures - from Liberty St. to the Peabody Museum
Phase II - 1990 - 10 fixtures - from Museum Place to the Salem Five
Phase III- 1991 - 8 fixtures - from Salem Five to Washington Street
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APRIL 12, 1989
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
Chris Greene
Anne Farnam
Frederick Johnson
John Willand
Timothy Clarke
Daly Yale
Kathy Winn
2. Approval of minutes of March 15, 1989.
3. Discussion/New Business
1. Endicott Center - Mr. Donald Burnham will present revised plans to the
Board for a minor roof design change.
Z. Museum Place - Mr. Michael Harrington will present plans for proposed
signage at Museum Place.
3. Courthouse Deli - Mr. Lawrence Pidgeon will present a sign design for a
sign to be located at the Courthouse Deli (the former Boyle's restaurant)
located at 60 Washington Street.
4. Crombie Street Church - Reverend Navle will present plans for a new sign
to replace an existing sign at the Crombie Street Church.
5. Department of Employment and Training - Ms. Monica Synnott will
present plans to the Board for four (4) free-standing, off premise signs.
6. Wesley United Methodist Church - John Mansfield will present plans to
the Board for a free-standing sign to be located at the corner of North
and Lynde Streets.
7. Church and St. Peter Streets - Mr. Michael Harrington, owner of Museum
Place, and Mr. Frank Rice, representative of Essex Court Condominiums
will be present to discuss with the Board the possibility of redesigning the
traffic rotary at St. Peter and Brown Streets. This will be a preliminary
discussion to begin to address this issue.
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
MARCH 15, 1989
The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, March 15, 1989, at
8:30 a.m, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in
attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, John Willand, and Dale Yale. Also
present were Acting City Planner William Luster, and Beth Debski, Planning
Department staff member.
Mr. Luster introduced Ms. Beth Debski to the DRB members and informed them
that she will be serving as their staff person. He explained that Ms. Debski works
with the Planning Board and is very familiar with the Site Plan Review Process and
he felt that she would be the most appropriate choice to staff this Board.
Museum Place
Robin Wunderlich, Mark Audette, and Michael Harrington were in attendance to
review their plans for the new entrance design for Museum Place.
Robin Wunderlich explained that the McGowan sign and plywood over their terrace
area would be removed. The existing McGowan entranceway will be replaced with
a copper roof and glass entryway into the mall. A sign, which will be described in
greater detail at a later meeting, will be placed over the copper roof to distinguish
it as the new main entryway into Museum Place. The wooden outriggers will
remain and be used to fasten some type of cloth banner which will be used as a sign
for McGowan Restaurant. The current drawings reflect a reduction in the
pyramid style copper roof line previously shown to the Board.
Tim Clarke questioned whether the existing brick wall would be removed and what
color the mullions would be. Mr. Wunderlich responded that the brick wall will.
remain where it is, and the mullion color would match what is existing. Mr. Clarke
asked whether the copper treatment would be the same as what is currently being
constructed over the storefronts, and asked for more details regarding the new
sign. Mr. Wunderlich responded that the copper treatment will be the same as
what is currently being applied, and he will return to the DRB with more detailed
sign plans, but the sign will be designed to have a three dimensional look to it.
Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the new entranceway and the other
improvements discussed today in conjunction with the new entranceway design.
Dale Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried.
Walgreens
Marcia Cini and Robin Wunderlich appeared before the DRB to present updated
plan for the first phase of the Walgreen development. Ms. Cini informed the
Board that building permits have been applied for, and the project should
commence very shortly. The developers have a commitment to Walgreens to
occupy the space by September.
Mr. Wunderlich explained the changes which resulted from the last DRB meeting to
the cornice and windows. He also informed the Board that the proposed atrium
space between Walgreens and the Hawthorne Building will remain an alleyway until
the upper stories are added to the Walgreen development.
John Willand questioned the color of the cornice. Mr. Wunderlich responded that
the cornice is proposed to be a cream color.
Anne Farnman questioned what kind of renovations would be done to the Eaton's
Drugstore. Mr. Wunderlich informed the Board that this is a separate project, but
the building will be cleaned up and restored. Eaton's will be moving out of their
location and replaced by a Bay Bank.
Dale Yale asked when the second phase will begin. Ms. Cini answered that when
the developers have occupancy commitments for the upper two stories, they will
receive the financing to begin construction.
At this time, Mr. Willand stated that the current plans have addressed his previous
concerns and would like to see building color samples at the next meeting.
Other Business
Minutes of the meetings held on November 30, 1988, December 28, 1988, and
January 25, 1989 were presented for approval. Mr. Willand requested that on page
2 of the November 30th minutes G4RC located in the second paragraph of the T.R.
Kerr discussion be amended to read GFRC. Dale Yale made a motion to approve
the three sets of minutes presented with the above amendment. Anne Farnam
seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried.
Mr. Clarke pointed out to the Board that Body Talk located on Front Street has
erected a sign which they used at a previous location, and the DRB had approved
awning signs. This sign is inappropriate and the Board instructed the staff to
rectify this situation.
There being no further business, Dale Yale made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tim Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting
stands adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen S. Dubinsky
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Roof Material - Endicott Center - Donald Burnham presented the Board with a sample
of copper coated aspnalt shingles to be used as the roof material for Endicott Center.
DRB Recommendations: Approved as presented.
2. Sign Design - Museum Place - Michael Harrington, owner of Museum Place, presented
designs for a tenant directory sign, a sign over the entranceway, and individual tenant
signs.
The entryway sign would be a three-dimensional aluminum painted sign shaped like a
fan. The tenant directory is comprised of the fan design with individual tenant signs
beneath it. The individual tenant signs would be back-lit, with compatible lettering.
DRB Recommendation: Approve of fan design. Requested Mr. Harrington to re-design
the tenant directory because it is too large and billboard-like. Requested to see color
samples at the site to see their compatibility with brickwork. Approve of concept of
treatment of individual tenant signs above doors. Mr. Harrington will have to return
for approval of individual signs.
3. Sign Permit - 60 Washington Street
Lawrence Pidgeon presented a design for a sign to be located at the Courthous Deli
(the former Boyle's restaurant).
The sign will be identical to the Boyle's sign which was previosuly approved by the
Board.
DRB Recommendation: Approved as presented.
4. Sign Permit - 9 Crombie Street
Attorney Donaldson presented plans for a new sign at the Crombie Street Church. The
sign would be painted wood with stick on lettering.
DRB Recommendation: Recommended that the sign be cut into two blocks to be
placed to the right of the left hand door and to the left of the right hand door,
centered on the existing piers. Also recommended that letters be painted on, not
stick-on lettering.
5. Sign Permit - One Salem Green
Monica Synnott of the Department of Employment and training presented plans for
four (4) free-standing, off premise directional signs.
DRB Recommendation: Recommended that Ms. Synnott investigate the possibility of
installing a sign in the window on the first floor at One Salem Green for identification
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purposes in place of off-premise directional signs.
b. Sign Permit - Wesley United Methodist Church
John Mansfield presented a design to the Board for a free-standing sign to be located
at the corner of North and Lynde Streets.
DRB Recommendations: Recommended suspension of rules to approve the sign as
presented.
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ENDICOTT CENTER INC.
P.O. BOX 2017
100 MASHINGTON ST.
SALEM. IU. 01970
3 November 1993
Mr. William Luster
Planning Department
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Bill :
Yesterday I talked to Jane Guy concerning our plans for
the Bootery Building, she may have briefed you by now. We
would also like to update you on the progress of the
Endicott Center .
The building facade including all windows will be
completed by the end of November . The elevator will be
operational in January 1994 . Apartments will be constructed
on the second and sixth floors . The breakdown is 28 one
bedroom, 1 two bedroom and 4 studio . The rents including
heat and air conditioning will start at $650 and cap at
approximately $795 depending on the size of the unit . The
target date for completion is February 1994, with occupancy
in March 1994 . There will be additional storage areas for
each apartment in the basement .
If you have any questions give us a call .
Sincerely,
ENDICOTT CENTER, INC.
By
Richard D . hderson and
Roger F. Bresnahan
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