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Application for Design Approval - OTHER THAN SIIGG�NSS
1. Date of Application /y V/yA I ,
2. Location of Building OTGIlAnd J
Number and Street
Proposed work impacts upon _Derby Square Historic area, _Museum area,
_Essex Mall, North residential area, _Peripheral area,
Significant historic bldg. (Itemize)
3. U.aner
Name Telephone Number
Address
4. Architect*/Engineer*/ Other q/fl .0r JA0,)17-#4
Name
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Address Telephone Number
5. Type of Improvement New construction w/Alteration _Demolition
Site work Addition
Other
6. Reason for Request _Security _Change of use _Energy conservation
_Change of image _Safety _Change of business
* Other
7. Level of Approval Requested _Concept _Schematic design
_inal design Field derision
Applicant must attach 3 copies of all schematic submissions (or in the case of
originals, models, or mock ups, the original and two photos of the submission)
24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled DRB meeting to SRA staff.
(Do not write below this line)
Number of DRB members in attendance The vote was unanimous. _Yes _No
_Approval as submitted No action, advisory only
DFB recommended action: Resubmit to DRB _No action, inadequate
submission
Approval subject to the following:
DRB comments are attached.
* A licensed professional architect or engineer is required for all construction
other than ordinary repairs (p. 71 S.B.C.) or performed on a building less than
35,000 cu. ft. enclosed space.
**If, in the appl_cant's view, the change is of significant economic importance,
information including financial figures where applicable should be supplied on
a separate attached sheet which will allow the Board to evaluate the proposal
intelligently.
DRB RECO'2HE\DED REVIEW PROCEDURE,
7,--'dvisory
Aprocedure (no action sough[)
1. The staff of the SRA should attempt to fill this role where possible.
[.Then, in the judgement of the staff, either the importance or complexity
of the problem indicates, one or more members of the Board may be con-
tacted informally, in person or by mail or telephone, with or
without
the presence of the applicant. The applicants should ogenerally be dis-
couraged from using the Board as a design resource and should be en_
couraged to engage professionals
B. Formal submission procedure. Submissions should be made to SRa staff not
later than 24 hours prior to regularly scheduled DRB meeting. These sub-
missions should be pre-screened for adequacy. Incomplete or inadequate
submissiors may be presented to the DRB only if in the judgement of the
SRA staff such submission requirements should be waived in an individual
case. The DRB, however, may elect not to act in the case of any inadequate
submission.
1. Submission requirements for sign design review - 3 copies
a) 3 dimensional view of building in context at least 8X10 with scaled
rendering of the proposed sign (Photo pasteup should be encouraged.
If the SRA has photos of the building in question, zerox copies may
be made available to the applicant.)
b) Exact rendering of the sign at a scale of at least 3/4"=1'0"
c) Color and material samples
2. Minor alterations to buildings - Same as for sign design, except that
field visits, without full-size mock up may be substituted for all or
part of norr:al submission (3 copies) .
3. Major alterations, additions, or new building construction
a) Schematic submission (3 copies)
1) Plan including site plan if applicable at a scale of at least
1/16" = 110"
2) Rendered elevations to public way (s) and/or three dimensional
rendering indicating significant massing elements. Scale at not
less than 1/8"=1'0"
?: 3) Context rendering. For this purpose a photo pasteup, conventional
three-dimensional rendering, or a model should be provided which
shows, at a minimum, adjacent buildings and significant space (s)
in which it is located.
4) Outline specification itemizing exterior materials. This in-
formation may be included on the drawings when convenient.
5) Additional material including sections when such additional
material is necessary to understand the general issues involved
in the proposal, especially its impact upon the public amenity
and the preservation goals of the U.R. Plan.
b) Final Design - Reviewed for consistency with approved schematic
submission and for refinements, detail materials specification.
1) Design Development Drawings or that part of construction documents
impacting upon the public amenity and preservation goals including
plans, elevations, sections and typical details
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2) Rendered elevations at minimum of 1/4"-1'0"
3) Materials specifications and samples
4) Such additional submission as may be helpful in clarifying what
the construction will actually look like when constructed.
c) Field Designs, being those items which cannot be reasonably determined
in the final design format such as:
1) Sample walls, panels
2) Sample paint colors in place
3) Proposed field charges for any reason - Request for approval of
field charge must be accompanied by a charge order form signed
by the project architect or engineer. In the event that such
field decisions must be made upon short notice at the peril of
costly construction delays, the review may be processed by the
SRA staff with the concurrence of at least two members of the
DRB.
4) Landscaping
a) Plans at a minimum of 1/8"=1'0"
b) Details of all elements such as fences, benches, walls, etc.
c) Materials specifications and samples
-d) Species identification
C. Post construction review - The DRB shall review all completed projects
and may review any projects during the construction phase for conformity
to the final approval submission notice. Failure to conform shall be
sent to the SRA, the city building official, and to any other applicable
agency for their action and for the record.
D. The role of the DRB in relationship to the SRA Board -
If and when the SRA Board believe that it may be in the best interest
of the community to disregard the recommendation of the DRB for reasons
broader or more complex than the design issues which the DRB have
addressed, we request that they defer action until arrangements can be
made for a member of the DRB to meet with the SRA Board. The reasons
are twofold. First, the full import of the recommendations may not be
fully clear or alternative solutions may not have been fully explored
and, second, as a courtesy it will tend to reassure the DRB members that
their efforts are not considered to be superfluous.
E. Appoint a Design Advisory Committee to assist in such deliberations,
said Committee to consist of not less than three nor more than four
persons, qualified by training, experience, background and/or de-
monstrated performance to advise on such matters.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY - October 1982
The existence of the DRB is mandated by the provisions of the Plen. L•s function is to review and
p.epare appropriate recommendations for reference to the Authority "for concurrence and approval. "
The buide"s for its review derive from the stated goals of the Plan and are essentially related to
preservation of structures of historic and architectural value and the restoration o` neighborhood
quality, economic viability, and functional capacity. The emphasis is on exterior environmental
quality that is to streetscape and accordingly "local conditions and the historical importance of
the town hall area and Derby Saiare viill be major considerations. "
There are seven principal zones in the Heritage Plaza East l:'. R. areas, each with its own special
characteristics which ought to be respected and adressed in the course of each review.
1 . The Derby Square/Front Street area: Federal style, formal setting of town hall; Front Street
meandering; pedestrian scale.
2. Museum area: Intermediate scale; style juxtaposition
3. Essex mall: Commercial; style juxtaposition; intermediate scale; pedestrian
4. North area residential: Contemporary-picturesque; landmark focal; pedestrian, presently
insular
5. Washington Street: Mixed scale; vehicular
6. New Derby Street: Factory lofts
7. Charter Street: Dominated by burial ground, scattered historic buildings, small scale
Other areas are transitional and reflect overlapping characteristics.
Of the seven zones, the Derby Square/Frent Street area is the most historically and architecturally
significant since it represents the greatest concentration of buildings cnd spaces intact from Salem's
most architecturally significant period and the only such grouping located in the downtown , and
commercial in character and use. It is, however, relatively isolated. Its linkages therefore
assume an inordinate importance.
The second most important zone is the continuum of Essex mall and the museum zone (old Essex
Street). This area is the heart of Salem and is, in fact, the linkage between the east and west
historic residential areas. Its commercial importance and central position throughout Salem's
history is expressed by its vigorous, if sometimes jarring, juxtapositions of style and scale.
There are numerous significant individual buildings within the HPE crew upon which adverse
impact would in turn adversely impact the zones in which they are located. Each plays an
important role.
1 . Old town hall - Center piece of Derby Square
2. Peabody Museum - East India Marine Hall - Ceiier piece of museun area and East India
Square
3. Salem Hardware - Relationship to town holt and Derby Square
4. 3-9 Derby Square - Relation to Derby Square - linkage from Essex mall
5. Lally's Shoe Store - Relationship to Peabody M.useum
6. Baker building - Relationship to Peabody Museum
7. Next to Baker building - Relationship to Pecbody Museum
8. Old Custom House - Linkage to water from (Derby Street)
9. Father Mathews - Impact on Essex Museum and museum erect
10. Colonial men's shop - Oldest commercial building
11 . Noumkeog Ban!< an^^_x (cast iron front) - unique Salem. More cc::' be added.
Because of the chicken and egg relationship between preservation of architectural and historic
values and the restoration of neighborhood quality on the one hand and economic viability and
functional capacity on the other, it is the responsibility of the DRB to deal directly with this
relotionship to address the tradeoffs in our reviews and recommendations.
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Application =or Desi€n Avprovaal - OTHER THAN SIGNS .
1. Date of Application �y -J
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2. Location of Building � V�2l�f�'f�/ J <
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Proposed work impacts upon _Derby Square Historic area, _Museum area,
Essex Mall, North residential area, Peripheral area,
Significant historic bldg. (Itemize)
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Name Telephone Number
Address
4. Architect*/Engineer*/ Other
Name
Address Telephone Number '
5. Type of Improvement _New construction y Alteration —Demolition
Addition
Site work _
Other
6. Reason for Request _Security _Change of use ._Energy conservation'
Change of image _Safety _Change of business
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Schematic design
7. Level of Approval Requested _Concept�inal design —Field decision
Applicant must attach 3 copies of all schematic submissions (or in the case of
originals, models, or mock ups, the original and two photos of the submission)
24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled DRB meeting to SRA staff.
(Do not write below this line)
Nunber of DRB members in attendance The vote was unanimous. _Yes _No
_Approval as subto DRB submitted No action, advisory only
Resubmit
DRB recommended action: APP No action, inadequate
_
submission
Approval subject to the following:
DRB comments are attached.
* A licensed professional architect or engineer is required for all construction
other than ordinary repairs (p. 71 S.B.C.) or performed on a building less than
35,000 cu. ft. enclosed space.
**If, in the appl_cant' s view,, the change is of significant economic importance,
information including financial figures where applicable should be supplied on
a separate attached sheet which will allow the Board to evaluate the proposal
intelligently.
SALE'S REDEVELOPHENT AUTHOR '
DESIGN REVIES� BOARD
Application for Design Approval - OTHER THAN SIGNS
1. Date of Application
2. Location of Buildingzz�
Number and Street
Proposed work impacts upon _Derby Square Historic area, _Museum area,
_Essex Mall, _North residential area, Peripheral area,
Significant historic bldg. (htemize)
3. Owner of "6a1�'fA J Sr, =Alir�
Name Telephone Number
Address / //��
4. Architect*/Engineer*/ other f/�L�r`QyIT�
Name
Address Telephone Number
5. Type of Improvement New construction W<lteration _Demolition
Site work Addition
Other
6. Reason for Request _Security _Change of use _Energy conservation
Change of business
Change of image _Safety o
** .Other zaY 5
7. Level of Approval Requested _Concept
Schematic design
Final design Field decision
Applicant must attach 3 copies of all schematic submissions (or in the case of
he original and two photos of the submission)
originals, models, or mock ups, t
24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled DRB meeting to SR_S staff .
(Do not write below this line)
Number of DRB members in attendance The vote was unanimous. Yes _No
royal as submitted
Resubmit action, inadequate No action, advisory only
DFB recommended action: N
Resubmit to .DRB ._
submission
Approval subject to the following:
DRB co:ments are attached.
* A licensed professional architects r engineer is requiredformed for
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ldconstruction
other than ordinary repairs (p-
ing less than
35,000 cu. ft. enclosed space.
**If, in the appl'_cant' s view, the change is of significant economic importance,
information including financial figures where applicable should be supplied on
a separate attached sheet which will allow the Board to evaluate the proposal
intelligently.