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1989-1994 DRB MEETING MINUTES DRB MINUTES" 1989-1994 a K s 1' r�� a.....ra...a sd• �swws��m. .w.s �mw.r� MargarektMcA.vin Landscape Design + Planning 126 Commonwealth AvenueBoston Massachusetts 02116 617 353 0570 RECOMMENDED PLANTINGS - SALEM SITE Triangular planter Single specimen tree: Malus zumi calocarpa white angel �1 "white angel crabapple" deciduous foliage; white flowers; 1/2" red fruit holds into winter Specification size : approximately 2" caliper Ultimate height : 20 feet Ground cover: Euonymus fortunei colorata (c:oloratus) Q "purple winter creeper" evergreen foliage (turns red-purple in winter) Specification size : 4" to 6" pots spaced at 9" Ultimate height : 6" Long rectangular planter Approximately 10 to 12 shrubs evenly spaced--three options : Option ,1 Ilex glabra "Ink berry" evergreen foliage (holly family ) Specification size : 2 ' to 2 1/2 ' height Ultimate height : 4 ' to 6 ' Option. 2 Ilex crenata helleri "Heller Japanese holly" evergreen foliage (holly family ) Specification size : ' `15" to 2 ' spread Ultimate height : 2 ' to 3 ' 41 Option 3 Euonymus alata (alatus) compacta (com.pactus) "dwarf winged euon.ymus" or "bux:ning -bush1° deciduous , brillianl..::scarlet- fall foliage ; fruit hokds into winter ` Spiecificatlm size: 2' tD ,2 1/2 ' hei-ght Ultimate height : 4' to 5' t ' Malus x scheideckeri (Scheidecker crab apple) J1 Zones 5 to 9 15'to 20' Rose family {r H A double-flowered hybrid of long-standing virtue from a crossing between M. floribunda and M. Prunifolia, this crab apple has annual, showy a ' blossoming and an easy tolerance for shaping and pruning. HABIT: Upright and dense-foliaged with an oval or pyramidal outline at all ages; slow growth rate. ' SEASONAL APPEARANCE: The more or less oval, 2- to 4-inch, shiny foliage is a rich green above.and hairy beneath; its annual flowering is produced generously all - along the stems for a veryshowy, g appearance of mostly double blosi wy, sprin time ' ( soms heavily bunched; they are 1t/2 to 2 inches wide in pale pink; the orange- Yellow, persistent, three-quarter-inch fruit is lobose and slightly ends;the bark is deep brown-gray and scaly. g g Y indented on the I PREFERENCES AND PROBLEMS: See M. Omoldionaf adjusts better in the eastern United States to limits of zones 5 to 8. u 9� PESTS AND DISEASES: Highly susceptible, unfortunately,to many diseases. VARIETIES AND CULTIVARS: Cultivar'Hillieri'has flowers only half-double. Molus x zumf calocorpa (Redbud crab apple) Zones 6 to 9 20'to 25' Rose family t.til11 i Certainly one of the finest crab apples for showy, very persistent fruiting, this hybrid between M. baccoto mandshurico and M. sieboldii also has 1:11 fragrant, noticeable flowering and a handsome, spreading silhouette. 61 '7I turn: Densely twigged and spreading at all ages;moderate in growth. r)•� t SEASONAL APPEARANCE: The broad, medium green foliage is between 1'/2 and 3 inches long with a tapered base; its many-clustered,ti_ryy midspring flower buds are rose-piritcand open into 1-inch,fragrant,single floweMbut only in alternate years); the splendidly P y persistent, bright red,round(mit is about ahalf-inch in diameter;the bark is dark gray-tan. fA , / PREFERENCES AND PROBLEMS: See M. amoldiana; prefers zones 6 to 8 in the eastem sections of the United States. PESTS AND DISEASES: Highly resistant to scab but is prone to contract fireblight. t7( vARIEnES AND CULTIVARS: None. Y tI i, ers open just in advance of their leaves and cling until wellII I� after the leaves have fully expanded. The shrubs are fre• j - quently companion plants for rhododendrons and azaleas because they require similar growing conditions. it I�. Redvein enkianthus grows about 6.to 8 feet tall in cold regions and up to 20 feet tall in mild areas.Its creamy flow- , �� - ers are conspicuously netted with red. Its variety E. Liam- 'ii gg r. panulatus alb;llorus, white redvein enkianthus, has lovely pure white blossoms without the red veins. White enkian- ` {li thus, which has white flowers, grows about 6 feet tall and blossoms about a week before the redvein enkianthus. ]SOW TO GROW. Redvein enkianthus grows in Zones 4-9 and white enkianthus in Zones 5-9. Both are equally at home in full sun or deep shade,provided they have a moist + acid soil enriched with peat moss or leaf mold. Pruning is almost never required.New plants can be started from soft- --. wood cuttings of young growth in late spring or early sum mer, from semihardwood cuttings of more mature growth in mid- or late summer, or from hardwood cuttings of dor. mant leafless growth in fall or winter. They can also be propagated by forcing a branch to grow roots by the meth �, � (� ► � +�, /• .. � t ��• _t(� �� od known as ground layering. - p 6 'SA1,,, ERY.THRINA tlt�j ., +•t �1' ` ati,(,(,i(,�/�t✓< - E.bidwil/ii(Bidwill's coral tree) Coral trees are spectacular shrubs for mild-climate gar- dens, bearing greatclustersof 2-to 3-inch4ong red flowers ,.. '. intermittently throughout the year but mostly during hot " weather. Bidwill's coral tree, a hybrid species with flower spikes up to 2 feet long,puts on its biggest display in mid i�!• ' summer, although flowers may also appear at other times . thy' of the year. The shrub generally grows 8 to 10 feet tall {.�'.? REDVEIN ENICIANTHUS with an equal spread, but old plants unscathed by frost f j" Enkianrhus campanulatus may reach twice that height. All coral trees have thorny + " branches with large three-leaflet leaves. They are primar- ily used as dramatic free-standing ornaments. HOW TO GROW.Coral trees grow in Zones 9 and 10 in al- SI �.,_+•,` `+ n most any soil and do best in full sun. To keep plants neat j and to encourage continued blossoming, cut off each Howey spike after the blossoms fade. If heavy pruning is requireQ, do it in early spring before new growth starts so that the current season's stems can produce flowers; wear gloves to protect your hands from the thorns. Propagate Bidwill's +I `t,A{ �f.�••'�r R+y�• ',� coral tree from softwood cuttings of young growth in late spring or early summer. EUONYMIJq + - ' �� - o'r•f'� ;fir E. a/atus (winged euonymus, burning bush); E. america- I; �F4. nus (strawberry bush); E. europaeus (European spin�le tree); E. hami/tonianus yedoensis, also called E. yedoenF 3 (Yeddo euonymus) 1 11 .i���♦;` Deciduous euonymuses offer little color until fall, when they bear fascinating pink, red or, more rarely, white fruit capsules set among some of the most brilliant red autumn 04 foliage known to gardeners. The fruit capsules split opeq they a centers. The in.: Y ri en P and reveal bright g orange `( �'' �' off- { 1 •N'y•�r flowers, conspicuous cons I.. + ��� ^y„_1�� ,t ut•.'•. � . ,r p pate and tiny, appear late in the . pt)"oa�er�o.,,r spring. Most species are rather tall growing and are useful - i1 - - r< t �'tkJ � lo`y,O',�C 3 at the back of ashrub border, but shorter ones are ideal I. �`K�f ; ,N++?, •,y` : ',�».'b- - for low informal hedges. . + li ��t1+�1+`���r":'•.•'',c a+'�` t .f°` The 8- to 9-toot-tall winged euonymus has several un- �l �Y r y usual characteristics. Prominent corky ridges called wings line its stems. And in fall, its green summer foliage turns VY from pink to scarlet if the plant is in the sunshine, but re- mains a rosy pink if it is in the shade.The scarlet seed cap- sules, orange-centered, are seldom noticed because of the atawtt.L b LORAL TREE brilliance of the 11/2- to 21/2-inch leaves, which tum Erythdna bidw;llii color at the same time the fruit appears. The dwarf va- _' j 110 - va , T I ALPI IAB61'ICAL LIST OF PLANTS long, reddish underneath and turning completely 1 11ft � �," • zn°y v`, red in autumn. Its pink (ruts are comparable f d � msiththoseofE. hanillonianavar. yedoensis, and ) .1`1 u� tis useful at least in "Cones 56-76. i � 4y 14%rp , Euon mus ohovafu 2 g ). � y (running cion}•mus s 1t I � �;; $ ,� �• r s �� This excellent, deciduous groundcover is name to the northeastern and central United States and 5 adjacent Canada and useful in Zones 4a-7b. It forms a mass quickly in sun or partial shade and will tolerate full shade. Fruits and red foliage add j i � � autumn interest in sunny sites. I Euonymus lmmilroaiana wr.yedoensis. ' L, Euon mus sachalinensis 6 (synonyin: E. planipSakhalin euonymus). This tall shrubEuon mus hamiltoriana var. yedoensis 6 ' is notable for its large, angular, lanternlike fruits (synonym:E. yedoensis; Yeddo cuonymus, burn- large, red-scaled winter buds, and rosy purple t Jx ing bush). This tall shrub has a flat-topped i 1 autunum foliage. One of the earliest of all r Ii growth habit and unusually large leaves, to 12 5. • Euonymus species to leaf out in spring, it is* # Se. I in. long..Its pinkish fruits are colorful but little,used but worthy of wider trial. Its useful � E ; should not be eaten, and the bright red autumn yt m, , i g range is not well established but includes at least 1;! t foliage is outstanding. Useful in Zones 4a-7b. ic.j • Zones 6a-7b. p i �('tl Euonymus lati(olia 6 (broadleaf euonyinus). u rj Ill ! This tall shrub has large leaves, to 12 coils in. re,l 3 Geau> coves ..c. pr, re;: Euonymus fortu71ej i and 2-4 k ( ' Synonym: E. radicans var. scuta Size and Habit.'Colorata (left) and 'Sarcoaie' I Wintercreeper (right) are illustrated. i es! Evergreen vine, groundcover, or shrub } ; Celastraccae (Staff-tree Family) 1.6 ul u S Ic I{ Native Range. China, Japan, Korea. t �r�•'",(1,� *� Useful Ran 6e USDA Zones 46-9a, but not all 1.2 v b j! cultivars are hardy in Zone 4b. Even though m ) t Va. adaptable to the Deep South, susceptibility to . 0.8 p scale insects and better alternative plants limit its gl. . 6 r'. use in Zones S and 9. Function. Groundcomer, vine, foundation shrub 0'4 shi (sonme cultivars). The climbing types cover chim- _ a neys, masonry walls or tree trunks(without injuryr' � to tiledis,lice). s r It i tt -Euonymus fortunei. g. ' Adaptability. Protection from full winter sun and fol: i,. ; f wind is necessary.in the northern extremes of its h a' f useful range to reduce desiccation of foliage ' • • �Vii.:. do ' v}P• ' r� Salem MM (Redevelopment ATELEPHONE 744-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744.4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sign Permit — Eaton's — Gerry Kaplan presented the Board with signage designs for the new Eaton's Drugstore. The sign will be comprised of individual internally illuminated neon letters. The letters will have a white face with a bronze sidewall and a light grey background. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. 2. Sign Permit — Bank of New England — Carol Bugbee presented design and color samples for two signs to be located at the Bank of New England. The proposed signs would be black aluminum with gold painted lettering • and have the new Bank of New England logo and also change the same from Bank of New England Essex to Bank of New England North. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. 3. Wall Repair — Tompkins Furniture — Kenneth Gelpey presented the Board with a sample for the repair of the Tompkins Furniture wall, abutting the Prince Building parking area. The wall is in need of replacement due to safety concerns and heat loss. Mr. Gelpey told the Board that he would like to simulate the granite of the Prince building by using a 2 1/6 x 6 stucco block. The block would be a "deep tan" color. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. _ 4. Sign Permit — Bay Bank — Marcia Cini presented design and color samples for a sign to be located at Bay Bank, the former Eaton's. The sign would have Bay Bank' s standard logo and would be internally illuminated with a green background and white lettering with a blue outline. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. • i Salem Redevelopment p TELEPHONE 744-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 7444580 5. Sign Permit — Walgreen's — John Lind, architect for Walgreen' s, presented design, color and material samples for a sign to be located at the new Walgreen's store on Derby Street. The sign will be internally illuminated with neon. The sign will constructed of red plexiglass with a bronze aluminum surround. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. 6. Awnings — Essex Court Condominium — Gail Tyrell presented the Board with a revised design for the awning to be installed at The Essex. The original awning was approved by the SRA on July 24, 1989 but could no be constructed as proposed. • The new awning would be arch—shaped and made of maroon canvas. DRB Recommendation: Approved as presented. 7. Sign Permit — Body Designer, 2 Salem Green — Design and color samples were presented for a sign to be located at 2 Salem Green for the Body Designer. The sign will be wooden and painted red with gold leaf lettering. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. CL111 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS 1 . Awning Permit_ - 16 Front Street - Alex Panes of Alex & Lucilles , • image Concepts , presented a new awning design to the board for their review. The awning will replace an existing orange and green striped awning with a dark green awning which carries their company logo. DRB Recommendation : Approved as presented. 2. Sign Permit - 32 Church Street - Barbara Rosenstein of Atlantic Computer presented a sign design for a right angle sign at 32 Church Street for the new Atlantic Computer Service Center. The sign measures 4' x 3 ' and is painted tartan red to match the existing building tri-.m color. The letters areolwith a .d l g black outine. DRB Recommendation: Approval following an amendment to the size of the letter, from 6" to 511. 3. Sign Permit_- 133 Washington Street - Robert Kalis of Talk Realty Trust presented a sign design for the law firm of Tierney, Kalis , Adamopoulos & Lucas for their building at. 133 Washington Street . The sign will be applied wooden black letters which match the existing Sawtell Stationers sign, will be 23 ' in length and 14" in height . • DRB Recommendation : Approval of the sign with the following conditions : A. Utilization of letters to match Sawtell ' s sign B. Sign board shall be repainted prior to application of new sign. 4. Simon Permit =38 Norman Street - Anthony Guba of Bursaw Oil. Corpora Cion presented a design of a new free standing sign at the Texaco Station at 38 Norman Street . The new sign will be 17 'x 6" in height and 24 square feet in area , will carry the new Texaco logo, and will be internally illuminated. DRB Recommendation: Approval of the sign as an improvement over the existing Texaco sign. 5. SLn Permit - 203 Washin_�,on Street - Charles Gore of Mailboxes Etc . presented a sign design for his new business in the Eaton's Block at 203 Washington Street . Because of the impending restoration of the building, the Board recomended that he withdraw his request and place signage on the building which can be replaced following eventual. restoration . DRB Recommedation: Recommeded approval of an aluminum painted • exterior sign with a 4 inch backing, to be erected for six months or until the building restoration is completed, whichever is earlier. 4. Sign Permit — 230 Essex Street — Nancy Powl.owsky proprietor of Support Services Unlimited presented a sign for her new • business located at 230 Essex Street. . The sign will be located in the existing sign box, will be wooden with a maroon background, and grey lettering in a type face to match their letterhead. DRB Recommendation: Approved as presented. sf340 • L DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Awning - Essex Court Condominiums - Frank Rice presented the Board with proposed designs, color, and material samples for an awning to be located over the front entrance of the building on Church Street. The awning would be a maroon canvas. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. Z. Sign and Awning Colors - Museum Place - Michael Harrington, owner of Museum Place, presented a pink color sample for the three-dimensional aluminum painted sign shaped like a fan, as well as a green color sample for the proposed awning. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. 3. Satellite Dish - Masonic Temple - Marcia Cini of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy presented plans to the Board for a satellite dish to be located on the roof of the Masonic Temple. The dish would be 10 foot in diameter and would not be visible from Washington or Lynde Streets. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. i 4. Sign Permit - 65 Federal Street - Denald McCarthy of the Essex Title Co. Inc. presented design and color samples for a sign to be located at 65 Federal Street. The proposed sign is 18" x 24" and constructed of plywood. The background would be painted black with gold Helvetica medium lettering. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. 5. Sign Permit - 90 Washington Street Attorney Sack Altschuler, representing Mike Purcells Restaurant (the former Finkle's Restaurant) presented design plans and color samples for a sign for the new restaurant. Mr. Altschuler explained to the Design Review Board that the new sign would be the same size ,3s the Finkle's sign. Mr. Altschuler also told the Board that he was proposing a black and white stripe awning to replace the existing red and white stripe Finkle's awning. DRB Recommendation: Approve the temporary installation of the sign and awning for the grand opening scheduled for June 25, 1989 with the condition that Mr. Altschuler appear before the Design Review Board with a plan for modifications to the sign at the next Design Review Board meeting. M51 WP 1. DRB RECO'•r4E\DED REVIEW PROCEDURE. A. Advisory procedure (no action sought) 1. The staff of the SRA should attempt to fill this role where possible. IThen, 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 SRk 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 normal 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"=110" a- 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 r.•.aterials 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 J 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 1932 The existence of the DRB is mondated by the provisions of the Plan. Rs function is to review and prepare appropriate recommendations for reference to the Authority "for concurrence and approval. " The buides 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 of 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 hal l area and Derby Sc} are wi l l be major considerations. " There are seven principal zones in the Heritage Plaza East '�'. R. areas, each with its own special characteristics which ought to be respected and odressed 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/Front Street area is the most historically and architecturally significant since it represents the greatest concentration of buildings end 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. a. Y,_z There are numerous significant individual buildings within the HPE area 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. Peobody Museum - East India Marine Hall - Cenier piece of museum area and East India Square 3. Salem Hardware - Relationship to town hall and Derby Square 4. 3-9 Derby Square - Relation to Derby Square - linkage from Essex mall 5. Lally's Shoe Store - Relationship to Peabody Museum 6. Baker building - Relationship to Peabody N'useum 7. Next to Baker building - Relationship to Peabody Museum 8. Old Customs House - Linkage to water from (Derby Street} 9. Father Mathews - Impact on Essex IvAmseum and museum area 10. Colonial men's shop - Oldest commercial building 11 . Noumkeog Ban!< nnrcx (cast iron front) - unique Solem. flare ce::'-i 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 relationship to address the tradeoffs in our reviews and recommendations. ''.. DC$'Ct\ PHILOSOPHY - The Urban Renewal Plan - Summary The urban renewal plan establishes several major programses a minimal to function the chic ement of its p.irpose. Of these numbers, 3) (page ), Advisory Committee": "Preservation and restoration of historic and architectural values cssocioted with structures and areas within the project area. " The first stage of this process involved the establishment of Property Rehabilitation Standards (Exhibit "B" Urban Renewal Plan), Paragraph g. further states that "all documents for disposition of properties to be disposed of rehabilitation and preservation of historic and architectural values and all prop- erti_s to be disposed for preservation of historic and architectural values shall require the oreservation of public access to the exterior of such structures of the exterior appearance of the structure for the life of the urban renewal plan controls (alternatively, a deed covenants running with the land). . . " Exhibit B Property Rehabilitation Standards describes standards for exterior appearance to be imposed on al structures designated for historic and/or architectural preservation as follows: Visual integrity of the exterior appearance of structures visible from a public way shall be restored and.rehabilitated (presumably to their original appearance). Where restoration is not economically feasible, 'care shall be taken that any exterior changes shal I be made in materials and in forms which are compatible with the identified historic values;. . ." This permits the use of contemporary materials or construction techniques but states that "the manner in which such materials or techniques are used shall be a matter for the particular attention of the Authority, its Design Advisory Committee, its staff and consultants, . . . 57, the responsibility for this as being that of "the Authorit The process y is described on page and its duly appointed Design Advisory Committee. The results of the committee's review "including appropriate recommendations, shall be reFerred to the governing board of the Authority for concurrence and approval. " This review is to be guided by: a. Preservation of exterior appearance of structures as elements of the streetscapes "notwithstanding the basic concern for rehabilitation of the structural and functional qualities of c given•bui]ding." b. "Where rehabilitation requirements stipulate replacement. . .such replacements need not be made as reproductions of earlier forms but must be accomplished in a manner and with materials in keeping with the character and qualities of individual structures. " C. Preservation may include preservation of a combination of architectural styles and historical groups of.structures. d. In general, the intention shall be the restoration of neighborhood quality, economic viability, and functional capacity. Exhibit C, Urban Design Criteria provides "a guide for individual redevelopers preparing ng plans as a basis for the review of architectural, site and landscapithese plans . . The overal I objective is stated to be "directed not only toward the improvement of the Project area, but also to the creation of a central business district that can favorably compete in today's market. Local conditions and the historical importance of the town hall area and Derby Square will be major considerations. "* * Here the plan requires that owners and occupants of the town hall area shall be entitled to proportional representation in the management and operation of a district committee. i `33 '2CO�C:ENDZD A. Advisory procedure (no action sought) 1. The staff of the SRA should attempt to fill this role where possible_ Flhen, in the judgement of the staff, either the i=portance 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 generally 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 DRS 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 contest at least 8X10 with scaled rendering of the proposed sign (Photo pasteun 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 314"=l'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 normal 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 imensionalrendering indicating significant massing elements_ Scale at not, less than 1/8"-110" 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_ ?!an- 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 -) Rendereu c_evacio:a �� ...iaimum of '_!;"— ' 0'• 3) Materials specifications and samples s 4) Such additional submission as may be helpful in clarifying what the construction will azcualiy loo'ti libce 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'o,, b) Details of all elements such as fences, benches, wails, 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 onformityto 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 SR.4 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— ---may_ - monscrated performance to advise on such ratters_ ., _ DESIGt•i P-!LGS'--'L'Y - i732 The existence of the DRB is mandated by the provisions of the Plan_ Its function is to review and prepare appropriate recommendations for reference to rbc Authority "fo.r concurrence and approval-" The buides for its review derive from the stated goals of the Plan and cre essentially related to preservation of structures of historic and architectural value and the restoration of neighborhood quality, economic viability, and functional capacity. The emphasis is on exterior environmental quality that is to streetscope and accordingly "local conditions acid tlia historical importance of the town hall area and Derby Sq.iare will be major considerations-" There are seven principal zones in the Heritage Plaza East U. P,- areas, each with its own special characteristics which ought to be respected and odressed in the course of each review_ 1 .. The Derby Square/Front Street area: Federal style, formal satting or"town hair Front-Street meandering; pedestrian scale. 2. Museum area: Intermediate scale; style juxtaposition 3. Essex mail: 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 E=Nclings, smail scale- Other caleOther areas are transitional and reflect overlapping characteristics- Of. the seven zones, the Derby Squa:e/Frent Street area is the most historicaliy and architecturally, significant since it represents the greatest concentration of buildings ezd 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 therefare assume an inordinate importance. v` The second most important zone is the continuum of Essex mail 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 Salern's: history is expressed by its vigorous, if sometimes jarring, juxtapositions of style and scale: There ore numerous significant individual buildings within the HPE area apon which adverse•-- impact would in turn adverse ly'4npoc t the zones in which they are located- Each plays art important role. ;t=' 1 . Old town hall - Center piece of Derby Square 2. Peabody Museum - East India Marine Hal I - Caller piece of museum area and East India Square 3. Salem Hardware - Relationship to town hall and Derby Square 4. 3-9 Derby Square - Relation to Derby Square - linkage from Essex Mail 5. Lally's Shoe Store - Relationship to Peabody h!useum 6. Baker building - Relationship to Peabody P.'.useum 7. Next to Baker building - Relationship to Peabody Museum 8. Old Customs House - Linkage to water from (Derby Street) 9. Father Mathews - Impact on Essex Museum and museum area 10. Colonial men's shop - Oldest commercial building 11 . Noumkeog Bon!c aar.cx (cost iron front) - unique Salem- M.oreco::!4 be added- Because of the chicken and egg relationship between preservation of architecturai and historic values and the restoration of neighborhood quality on the one hand and economic viability and functicnol capacity on the other, it is the responsibility of the DRB to deal directly with this relationship to address the tradeoffs in our reviews and recommendations. DES!Gt`"] P-IL0-73PHY - 'ie (J.'--on Plcn - = :mmar• The urban renewal plan establishes several major procrcros as minimal to the achievement of its purpose. a. these numbers, 3) (page 7), relates directly to the function of the "Design Advisory Committee"; "Preservation and restoration of historic end architectural values associated with structures and areas within the project area. '• The first stage of this process involved the establishment of Property Rehabilitation Standards (Exhibit '•B" Urban Renewal Plan). Paragraph g. further states that "all documents for disposition of properties to be disposed of rehabilitation and preservation of historic and architec ural values and all prop— erti>s to be disposed for preservation of historic and architectural values shot I require the preservation of public access to the exterior of such structures of the exterior appearance of the structure far the life of the urban renewal plan controls (alternatively, at deed covenants running with the land). .. " Exhibit B Property Rehabilitation Standards describes standards for exterior appearance to be imposed on all structures designated for historic and/or architectural preservation as follows_ Visual integrity of the exterior appearance of structures visible from a public way shall be restored and rehabilitated (presumably to their original appearance)_ Where restoration is not economically feasible, `care shall be taken that any exterior changes steal I be made in materials and in forms which are compatible with the identified historic values;___" This permits the use of contemporary materials or construction techniques but states that "the manner in which such materials or techniques are used shall be a matter for the particular attention of the Authority, its Design Advisory Committee, its staff and consultants,___" -_-The procesi"is described on page 57, the responsibility for this as being that of "the Authority and its duly appointeci-Design Advisory Committee. The results of the committee's review "including appropriate recommendations, shall be referred to the governing board of the Authority for concurrence and approval. " This review is to be guided by: . , _ a. Preservation of exterior appearance of structures as elements of the streetscapes. "notwithstanding the basic concern far rehabilitation of the structural and functional qualities of a given•building. " b. "Where rehabilitation requirements stipulate replacement—such replacements need not be made as reproductions of earlier forms but must be accomplished in a manner and with materials in keeping with the character.and qualities of individual strirctuces, C. Preservation may include preservation of a combination of arahitecturat styles and historical groups of.structures. d. In general, the intention shall be the restoration of neighborhood qua ity� economic viability, and functional capacity. Exhibit C, Urban Design Criteria provides "a guide for individual redevelopers in preparing architectural, site and landscaping plans as a basis for the review of these plans ___"' The overall objective is stated to be "directed not only toward the improvement of the Project area, but also to the creation of a central business district that-can favorably compete in today's market. Local conditions and the historical importance of the town hall area and Derby Square will be major considerations. ` * Here the plan requires that owners and occupants of the town hall area shall be entitled to proportional representation in the management and operation of a district committee_ GUIDE TO 'IHE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW PROCESS FOR SIGNS The Salem Redevelopment Authority established its Design Review Board to provide technical assistance in reviewing proposals for projects in the urban renewal areas and to help merchants and developers through the design process. In reviewing proposals the Design Review Board shall be guided by the Manual for Private Signs which .is incorpo- rated in the Urban Renewal Plan. Copies of the Manual, and other helpful material, are available at the Salem Redevelopment Authority office. In order to clarify the review process, a presentation for a new sign should include the following: 1. Full elevation of building, drawn to scale, with sign location and height dimensioned to scale. A perspective drawing and/or photograph to show adjacent signs and buildings is recommended. Z. If sign is projecting, a scaled drawing of side view of building and sidewalk. 3. Any other details or perspective drawing to assist in presentation and/or if required by the Design Review Board. 4. Materials of sign and method of hanging; securing, thickness,. etc. S. Method of attachment to building. Color -samples of finish. 7. Proposed lighting of sign. 3. Lettering on signs must be a designed letter form or standard typeface. These are available through sign makers, typographers, and design studios. The Manual for Private Signs shows a series of recommended basic letter forms. If request--d yyire Design Review Board, samples of full size letters will be presented. 9. LE sign is to include the sign maker's signature, its size, location and typeface shall be presented. 10. The sign maker shall attend all presentations. March 19, 1979 GUIDE TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVII5V PROCESS FOR SIG\TS The Salem Redevelopment Authority established its Design Review Board to provide technical assistance in reviewing proposals for projects in the urban renewal areas and to help merchants and developers through the design process. In reviewing proposals the Design Review Board shall be guided by the Manual for Private Signs which is incorpo- rated in the Urban Renewal Plan. Copies of the Manual, and other helpful material, are available at the Salem Redevelopment Authority office. In order to clarify the review process, a presentation for a new sign should include the following: 1. Full elevation of building, drawn to scale, with sign location and height dimensioned to scale. A perspective drawing and/or photograph to show adjacent signs and buildings is recommended. Z. If sign is projecting, a scaled.drawing of side view of building and sidewalk. 3. Any other details or perspective drawing to assist in presentation and/or if required by the Design Review Board. 4. Materials of sign and method of hanging, securing, thickness,. etc. S. Method of attachment to building. 6. Color samples of finish. 7. Proposed lighting of sign. 8. Lettering on signs must be a designed letter form or standard typeface. These are available through sign makers, typographers, and design studios. The Manual for Private Signs shows a series of recommended basic letter forms. If request—Iec y the Design Review Board, samples of full size letters will be presented. 9. If sign is to include the sign maker's signature, its size, location and typeface shall be presented. 10. The sign maker shall attend all presentations. March 19, 1979 SIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE WITHIN THE RENE14AL AREA 1. Applicant completes application - using new DRB form. .O 2. Design Review Board reviews (meeting 2nd Wed. of mo, at 8=- a.m.) makes recommendation to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (applicant or sign maker should make an appointment to attend DRB meeting) 3. SRA approval (meets lst & 3rd Monday of mo. at 5:00 p.m.) Unless requested by SRA, the applicant need not attend the SRA meeting. 4. SRA stamps approval on Plan 5. Applicant obtains sign(bond\and City Sign Permit approved by City Planning Director. 6. Applicant takes to Building Inspector for final permit. r SIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE WITHIN THE RENE[dAL AREA 1. Applicant completes application - using new DRB form. CA 2. Design Review Board reviews (meeting 2nd Wed. of mo. at 8-.-M a.m.)_ makes recommendation to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (applicant or sign maker should make an appointment to attend DRB meeting) 3. SRA approval (meets lst & 3rd Monday of mo. at 5:00 p.m.) Unless requested by SRA. the applicant need not attend the SRA meeting. 4. SRA stamps approval on Plan I 5. Applicant obtains sign bond and City Sign Permit approved by City Planning Director. 6. Applicant takes to Building Inspector for final permit. f SIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE WITHIN THE RENE14AL AREA 1. Applicant completes application - using new DRB form. 2. Design Review Board reviews (meeting 2nd Wed. of mo, at 8!30 a.m.) makes recommendation to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (applicant or sign maker should make an appointment to attend DRB meeting) 3. SRA approval (meets 1st & 3rd Monday of mo. at 5:00 p.m.) he Unless requested by SRA. t applicant need not attend the SRA meeting. 4. SRA stamps approval on Plan 5. Applicant obtains sign bond and City Sign Permit approved by City Planning Director. 6. Applicant takes to Building Inspector for final permit. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY - October 1982 The existence of the DRB is mondated by the provisions of the Plan_ Its function is to review and prepare appropriate recommendations for reference to the Authority "for concurrence and approval_" The buide' 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 of 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 Sgjare will be major considerations." There are seven principal zones in the Heritage Plaza East U. R_ areas, each with its own special characteristics which ought to be respected and odressed in the course of each review- . 1 . The Derby Square/Front Street area: Federal style, formal setting of town half; 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/Front Street area is the most historically and architecturally significant since it represents the greatest concentration of buildings and spaces intact from Salem's most architecturally significant period.and the only such grouping located in the downtown, oncl 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 significont'individuol buildings within the HPE area upon which adverse impact would in turn adverse ly'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 Ceder piece of museum area and East India Square 3. Salem Hardware - Relationship to town hall and Derby Square 4. 3-9 Derby Square - Relation to Derby Square - linkage from Essex mall 5. Lally's Shoe Store - Relationship to Peabody Museum 6. Baker building - Relationship to Peabody Museum 7. Next to Baker building - Relationship to Peabody Museum 8. Old Customs House - Linkage to water from (Derby Street) 9. Father Mathews - Impact on Essex Museum and museum area 10. Colonial men's shop - Oldest commercial building 11 . Noumkeog Bank annex (cast iron front) - unique Salem. More ce::'d be added_ f 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 relationship to address the trodeoffs in our reviews and recommendations. - DESIGN PHILOSOPHY - The Urban Renewal Plan - Summary The urban renewal plan establishes several major programs as minimal to the achievement of its purpose. Of these numbers, 3) (page 7), relates directly to the function of the "Design Advisory Committee": "Preservation and restoration of historic and architectural values associated with structures and areas within the project area. " The first stage of this process involved the establishment of Property Rehabilitation Standards (Exhibit "B" Urban Renewal Plan). Paragraph g. further states that "al l documents for disposition of properties to be disposed of rehabilitation and preservation of historic and architectural values and all prop- erti:s to be disposed for preservation of historic and architectural values shall require the preservation of public access to the exterior of such structures of the exterior appearance of the structure for the life of the urban renewal plan controls (alternatively, a deed covenants running with the land). . . " Exhibit B Property Rehabilitation Standards describes standards for exterior appearance to be imposed on al I structures designated for historic and/or architectural preservation as follows: Visual integrity of the exterior appearance of structures visible from a public way shall be restored and.rehabilitated (presumably to their original appearance). Where restoration is not economically feasible, `care shall be taken that any exterior changes shall be made in materials and in forms which are compatible with the identified historic values;. . ." This permits the use of contemporary materials or construction techniques but states that "the manner in which such materials or techniques are used shall be a matter for the particular attention of the Authority, its Design Advisory Committee, its staff and consultants, . . . The process is described on page 57, the responsibility for this as being that of "the Authority and its duly appointed Design Advisory Committee. The results of the committee's review "including appropriate recommendations, shall be referred to the governing board of the Authority for concurrence and approval. " This review is to be guided by: a. Preservation of exterior appearance of structures as elements of the streetscdpes "notwithstanding the basic concern for rehabilitation of the structural and functional qualities of a given building." b. "Where rehabilitation requirements stipulate replacement. . .such replacements need not be made as reproductions of earlier forms but must be accomplished in a manner and with materials in keeping with the character and qualities of individual structures. " C. Preservation may include preservation of a combination of architectural styles and historical groups of.structures. ention sholI be the restoration of neighborhood quali d. In general, the int ty, economic viability, and functional capacity. Exhibit C, Urban Design Criteria provides "a guide for individual redevelopers in preparing architectural, site and landscaping plans as a basis for the review of these plans . . . " The archite archi a objective is stated s be directed not only toward the improvement of the Project overarea, but also to the creation of a central business district that can favorably compete in today's market. Local conditions and the historical importance of the town hall area and Derby Square will be major considerations. * Here the plan requires that owners and occupants of the town hall area shall be entitled to proportional representation in the management and operation of a district committee. AFTER APPROVAL: CLIENT GOES TO BLDG. INSPECTOR - GET APPLICATION & FILL OUT SAME. COMES TO ME FOR APPROVAL STAMP & SIGNATURE: 6F� GO TO JULIA FOR HER PLANNING DEPT. STAMP: ti MAKE COPY FOR JULIA'S FILE. RETURN TO BLDG. INSPECTOR & PAY FEE ($10 O,x y) & -Bo'ndd.. 2�LeN p � , :I t. 4;3(l�� t,�J�euint qtr 111: " U U V Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary UJZ Authority Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA December 21, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Olde Salen Brewery & Grille - 278 Derby Street - Awnings 2 . Museum Place Mall - East India Square - Sign Application 3 . The American Marine Model Gallery - 12 Derby Square - Facade Renovation "6d\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, December 21, 1994 at 8:30 a.m.. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. There was no secretary present. Ms. Michelle Cammarata, Staff Assistant, produced the attached document named DRB Recomendations. This was presented to the SRA for action, and shall serve as the official minutes and actions of the Design Review Board. • A Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther. Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul L:Heureux William E. Luster Execulive Director DRB RECOMMENDATIONS December 24, 1994 Old Salem Brewery - 278 Derby Street - Awning Installation On behalf of business owner John Athenopolous, Cheryl Tennaco of Atlantic Awning appeared before the DRB with an application to install maroon, canvas awnings over three windows and a door, as well as to install a permanent canopy over the outdoor seating area. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Awning over doorway should go straight out over doorway but not come all the way over sidewalk, as presented in the application. This is a detriment to the appearance and obscures other awnings. In addition,the DRB rejected the logo design which appears on the doorway awning. The design was found to be too "busy", of low quality and • detrimental to the image of downtown Salem. American Marine Model Gallery 12 Derby Square - 5 actions requested: R. Michael Wall, owner of the American Marine Model Gallery, and architect Staley McDermet appeared before the DRB with five proposals for exterior work on his shop, which he is renovating and expanding: 1) convert door at 14 Derby Square to window; 2) install panels below windows; 3) install plywood panel behind window sash to permit construction of interior wall; 4) relocate existing sign from 12 to 14 Derby Square and 5) install new sign on south side of 14 Derby Square to match existing sign. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve all as presented with the exception of request#4. The DRB will approve request#4 on the condition that the sign is centered above either 12 or 14 Derby Square or is equidistant between the two doorways. Museum Place Mall -- Sign Application L. Cuttler Associates, the real estate services firm handling the sale of the Mall for USTrust submitted an application to hang a for sale sign on the Mall. The sign would be forest green cloth with white lettering and 3' x 5' in dimension. . DRB RECOMMENDATION: For sale signs are allowed in the Urban Renewal Area but may not be larger than 2 1/2 square feet. This sign exceeds those limits and should be rejected. One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 15081 745-9595. Ext. 311 9 Fax (5081 744-5918 Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau • Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster j Executive Director Fj Al `i DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA November 29 , 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. CVS - 200 Essex Street - Facade Renovation - Revised Drawings 2 . New England Pirate Museum - 274 Derby Street - Facade Renovations 3 . Fran Realty Trust - 15 Front Street - Window Replacement 4 . Reflections - 2 Central Street - Sign Application 5 . William D. Little Realtors - 87 Washington Street - Sign Application esd\deb\agmde • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext, 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 . DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES November 29, 1994 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Tuesday, November 29, 1994, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Dan Pierce, Kathleen Winn, and Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata. CVS - 200 Essex Street - Facade Renovation Mr. Joseph D'Anna appeared before the DRB with revised drawings to relocate the doorways at the CVS building. He explained that the requests made at the last DRB meeting have been responded to, specifically: the doors have been made wider, the brick detail has been brought to the windows, the entranceway has been recessed and clear glass will remain in the All materials will match existing. Mr. Pierce asked how far away from the windows and what color the counter panels would be. Mr. D'Anna responded that the panels would be brown to blend in with the bronze and they would be pulled away from the windows at least I foot. Mr. Pierce stated that the panels be pulled back at least 1 1/2 to 2 feet to encourage seasonal and retail displays. Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the plans as revised with the comment that the counters be pulled away from the glass 1 1/2 to 2 feet. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. New England Pirate Museum - 274 Derby Street - Facade Renovation Mr. James Hurrell appeared before the DRB with an application to construct three doors, as shown on the submitted plans. The first door will replace the existing front door. The new door will be recessed, and be very similar to what is existing. The recessed side areas will be clapboarded. Mr. Pierce recommended that the recessed side areas be constructed with mdo plywood and moldings. The second door will be a fire door and will be located in the rear of the building, as shown on the plans. The third door, also a fire door, will be placed where the existing garage is located. The garage door is being removed and the area around the new door will be clapboarded and painted a dark color to blend into the building. Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the plans with the condition that the recessed area by the front doors be constructed with mdo board and raised panel moldings. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • 15 Front Street - Window Replacement Mr. Paul Perry appeared before the Board with an application to replace all the windows in the building with vinyl Maxum bronze windows. He also requested permission to add a window where one previously existed, as shown on the submitted plans. Mr. Perry stated that the he IIS _ has repointed the brick walls and gutted the inside of the building. He stating that the casings, sashes and sills of the windows are dry rotted and he would like to replace all of the windows. • Mr. Pierce expressed his desire that the applicant not use vinyl replacement windows, and suggested some brands of wood windows/storms that could be installed. Mr. Perry thanked the Board for their input and stated that he would investigate the alternatives discussed. No action was taken on this application. Reflections - 2 Central Street - Sign Application A sign application was presented for a 2' x 1' wood sign with a silver background and black lettering, as shown on the submitted drawing. The sign will be mounted and centered on the brick wall to the left of the door and between the window. The top of the sign will be level with the top of the door. Mr. Arduino also requested that his flag over the doorway be approved. Mr. Pierce made a motion to accept the application as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. William D. Little Realtors - Washington Street - Sign Application • Mr. Little is requesting the relocation of a wooden 36" x 45" gold carved letter sign to be hung at his new business location on Washington Street. A photograph of the sign was presented to the Board, along with a photograph denoting the location where the sign will be hung at the new building. Mr. Pierce made a motion to accept the application as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary NOTE: Following the meeting, sign applications for Carlson Real Estate and Soucy Insurance on Washington Street were submitted. The SRA pre-approved the applications and DRB members approved the sign applications individually. Both applications were approved as presented. • ead\ddb\112994.min Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary LIUW Authority Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Fxecutive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA November 2 , 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Cabot Money Management - 216 Essex Street - Facade Renovation 2 . CVS - 200 Essex Street - Facade Renovation esd\dfi\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES • NOVEMBER 2, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday,November 2, 1994, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Cabot Money Management - 216 Essex Street- Facade Renovation Mr. Robert Lutts appeared before the Board with plans for a facade renovation project at 216 Essex Street. Mr. Lutts explained that his office is expanding into the former Conelly's Candies storefront and would like to change that entrance door into a window configuration, as shown on the plans presented. All materials will match the existing Cabot Money Management storefront. Mr. Johnson commented that the bricks should be toothed-in on the bottom so the former door still reads as an opening. It should also be recessed %". Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the plan as presented with the opening being recessed %" to read as an original doorway. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • CVS - Essex Street- Door Relocation Mr. Joseph D'Anna presented plans to relocate the entrance door for CVS to comply with ADA regulations. He explained that the pitch in the sidewalk dictated that the door be moved to this location. There will be a two sets of automatic doors that swing in and collapse with a vestibule. Mr. Johnson suggested that the doorway be made wider to decrease customer bottleneck. He also commented that the large retail windows be active, since they are on the pedestrian mall. Displays, decorations, etc. should be placed in the windows. Mr. Johnson also commented that the brick should continue all the way to the door, and the door should be slightly recessed. Mr. Goff agreed with Mr. Johnson's recommendations and added that all window and door glass be clear. The Board asked Mr. D'Anna to revise the drawings to reflect the above comments. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\110294.min Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau i� Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul EHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Museum Place Mall - East India Square - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES • OCTOBER 19, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, October 19, 1994 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Kathy Winn. Museum Place Mall - Directory Sign An application was presented to erect a 8' x 10' directory sign for Museum Place Mall mounted to the garage facade on church Street and the brick facade by the Essex Street Mall fountain. The sign would be aluminum with vinyl blue lettering on the top and a white background the tenant signs would be black and red. Mr. Goff expressed his concern regarding whether the building could handle such a large sign. He also was concerned regarding the use of aluminum when a wooden East India Square sign already exists on Essex Street. He wanted to see a sample of the white color being chosen for the background. He also had a concern of the use of red and black colors with the blue lettering. Another issue raised was the variety of sizes being proposed for the tenant signs. He felt the sign should be consistent and each tenant have the same size,their business be one color and the services be another color. • Ms. Winn agreed with Mr. Goff that the sign proposed was too busy and could not be read. She suggested that the directory could be grouped or colored by category, i.e. restaurants, gifts, etc. Mr. Goff suggested that the sign use blue lettering with a white background on the top and white lettering on a blue background for the directory. Mr. Bernie Phillips from the Reading Corner commented on the need for the tenant sign. He stated that especially since the NPS Visitors Center has relocated the mall patronage has declined, so people really need to know that there are stores still operating. He also commented that the tenants decides to use aluminum because it lasts longer, and the tenants are paying for this sign themselves. The Board decides to schedule a site visit on Thursday, at 10 a.m. to further discuss this application. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, is Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\101994.min Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS ® William Guenther. Chairman � Redevelopment loan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 20, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. StampPort - 230 Essex Street - Sign Application 2 . The Grapevine Restaurant - 26 Congress Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 Design Review Board Minutes • July 20, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 1994 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff and Kathy Winn. StampPort - 230 Essex Street - Sign Application Ms. Maryanne Askwyth appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 96" x 24" sign to be centered on the existing sign band above her storefront. The sign is made of 1/2" mdo board, painted white and has blue, vinyl applied lettering. The letter style will match the type style of the business card she submitted, as will the blue color. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the suggestion that a blue border be applied tot he edges of the sign and that some type of edge or capping be constructed to better protect the sign from the elements. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Grapevine Restaurant - 26 Congress Street - Awning/Sign Application • Ms. Stacey Fraser appeared before the Board with an application to erect a forest green, acrylic awning over the doorway to her restaurant. The awning is 4'6" high and deep and 9' long. The valance is P long and will contain cream colored lettering of the restaurant's name as shown on the submitted business card. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the awning as submitted with the suggested that the existing sign be removed or relocated to the side of the building. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary NOTE: Olsten Kimberly Quality Care, located at One Salem Green submitted an application following this meeting which was pre-approved by the SRA and shown to individual members of the DRB for their subsequent approval. The application was to erect a 20" x 52" aluminum sign with a white background and blue vinyl applied lettering in a bronze frame and to apply 2' x 4" lettering on the doorway. "d\drb\72094.nin � Salem . Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment Bar Boudreau • Barbara Cleary William Guenther Authority Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 18, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Witch City Leathers - Derby Street - Sign Application 2 . The Coffee Merchant 194 Essex Street - Outdoor Cafe Review 3 . Artes Magicae - 2 Lynde Street - Design Improvements esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 Design Review Board • Minutes May 18, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Witch City Leathers - 318 Derby street - Sign Application Mr. Paul O'Donnell, sign maker, appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 30" x 16', aluminum sign over the existing Body Works sign on Derby Street. The sign would read Witch City Leathers in black, vinyl applied letters and have a white background, as shown on the submittal. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern over the use of aluminum and suggested that the sign be plywood, or at least mounted to another piece of plywood and the edges be painted to match the background color. He also suggested that another color background be used. The Board requested that Mr. O'Donnell resubmit this application to comply with the above noted comments. The Coffee Merchant - Essex Street - Outdoor Seatiniz Permit • Mr. Peter McMahon appeared before the Board with a seating plan and furniture specifications for outdoor seating at The Coffee Merchant. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve an outdoor cafe permit for The Coffee Merchant. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Artes Magicae - Lynde Street - Amendment to Sign Application Nancy & Rory Goff submitted an amendment to their original approval of the pressed metal ornament over the doorway to their business. They would like to mount the ornament on black plywood and finish it with gold leaf. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the change. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky • Secretary esd\drb\51894.uan CoP `( . John Vose Goff Historic Preservation & Design Post Office Box 8655, Salem, ;Jlassachusetts O1971 Telephone and Fax: (508) 7411-1787 FAXLETTER. i page total. Please ^all If problems with reception. Date: May 12, 1994 To: Ellen Dubinski, DRB, Planning Department, City of Salem 'a 4 4 . Re: Ornament for "Arles M.agicae" Building, 2 Lynds Street, Salem Dear Ellen: My brother Rory called me today to let me knov, that his pressed metal ornament which is to be installed above the Artes Magicae entry door arrived recently. As you may recall, Aries Maglcae proposed, and received permission, to Install The ornament and a flag above the door at a recent DRB meeting. We talked about finish treatment; primarily the notion of mixing sand into paint and trying to make the metal ornament look like cast stone, as suggested by Dan Pierce at the recent DRB • meeting. In some parts of Salem, crnamenis are made of cast stone, and the cast stone works very successfully. However, when we put the full scale ornament in its position above the door, and thought about what would work best on this structure (which has no other cast stone), Rory and I both came to the conclusion that It would be far better io let the pressed metal "work" as pressed metal-- and not try to fake a different material. The notion of a new "stone" color to this object would also serve to further complicate a building pallette which is already very busy. The front already has red bricks, white painted sheet metal (cornice), white wood (trim), glass, and black-and-gold decoration (shop sign), To simplify and unity the new ornament both •.vith the existing building, and with the adjacent shop sign, I expressed the opinion that it might be better to finish the new 'carved" ornament largely with gold leaf and to mount It against a black piece of plywood which would basically fill the panel above the door, gory would !ike to further ornament the interior center portion of the ornament with black, minor gold Wghlights, so the whole thing would harmonize with Itself, with the adjacent sign, and with rest of the storefront. As things stand now, Rory and Nancy would ike to receive some final go-ahead or permission before they proceed In tris new direction. le is a more expensive route to take, but I think it Is the only appropriate soluftn for this context, and It would help support high-quality design in downtown Salem. Pleas,- --opy this letter to other members of the Design Review Board (Including Dan Pierce and r,ed Johnson) and iet me know If i can be of further assistance. • Sincerely yours, John V. Goff Salem , BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary A11 Y1 , William Guenther uthority Paul EHeureux 1. William E. Luster ( Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 20, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Sterdu Furs - 131 Essex Street - Sign Application 2 . NYNEX - Norman Street - Sign Application 3 . The Coffee Merchant - 194 Essex Street - Sign Application 4 . Acorn Books - 205 Essex Street - Sign Application 5. Artes Magicae - 2 Lynde Street - Design Improvements 6. Salem Cycle - 316 Derby Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda { 1 One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DRB MINUTES April 20, 1994 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 1994 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Fred Johnson, Dan Pierce, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Sterdu Furs - 131 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Chris Stergiopoulos appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 4' x 13' aluminum wall mounted sign over his storefront. The sign has red, vinyl, applied letters on a white background, as submitted. Mr. Stergiopoulos explained that in the summer months his store will sell personalized gifts and souvenirs and in the winter he will re-install the Sterdu Furs signs. The DRB expressed concern over the materials and design of the sign. They also asked Mr. Stergiopoulos to measure his building frontage, because the Board was concerned the proposed sign was over the size dimension requirements of the SRA sign policy. This discussion was tabled at this time. • Saccon Jewelers - Essex Street - Sign Violation The DRB informed the staff that Saccon Jewelers has painted lettering on their storefront with no prior approvals from the DRB or SRA. The Board suggested that a violation letter be sent to the building owner. NYNEX - Norman Street - Sign Application Ms. Hazel Wood Hopkins appeared before the DRB with an application to erect individual blue letters over the Norman Street entrance. The total sign dimension is 18" x 90 3/4". The letters are 8" deep and are not illuminated. John Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Coffee Merchant - 196 Essex Street - Sign Application/Facade Renovation Mr. Peter McMahon, The Coffee Merchant owner, Diane Olszewski, Property Manager for The Essex, and Scott Ingemi from Mr. Neon Signs, appeared before the DRB with a sign application to erect a right angle sign centered between the right side of the doorway and the first window bay on Essex Street. The 30" x 40", sign has painted red background with black painted letters and a vinyl applied gold leaf border and a white vinyl applied ship logo. The bracket will be affixed to the brick portion of the building. The sign material is two inch thick, medium density fiberboard (mdf). The existing temporary sign will be removed. Mr. McMahon also presented • plans for a 24" x 30" , white vinyl, line image, logo and lettering to be applied to his window. Mr. McMahon also presented plans to erect a side egress onto the walkway between the CVS building and The Essex building. He would like to make a seating area in the alcove. The Board reviewed the application and suggested that a simpler ship image be used and that the sails be white, the vessel be black and there be blue water. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the sign application with the changes noted above and to approve the outdoor seating concept and doorway changes, but asked to see samples of the furniture. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Acorn Books - 205 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Scott Ingemi from Mr. Neon Signs appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 30" x 40" right angle sign on the front corner of his storefront next to his entrance. The sign will have a green background with a brown and black acorn and vinyl applied gold leaf letters and border. The sign material is two inch thick, medium density fiberboard (mdf). The Board suggested the white accents shown on the drawing be gold and suggested other design and shading improvements to the acorn image. They also requested that a border be added to the sign. • Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the application with the design changes discussed. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Artes Magicae - Lynde Street - Addition of Design Elements John Goff recused himself from this agenda item. Rory and Nancy Goff appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a decorative cartouche and a flag over their doorway. The cartouche will be 36" x 26" and will be painted gray to look like stone. The flag is multi-color, as submitted. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. E.J.'s Parkside - Lappin Park - Sign Application E.J. Breen appeared before the Board with a signage package. He requested permission to paint the sign band beige to match the color of the existing awning and to erect individual, 24" letters to be centered on the Washington Street elevation reading E.J.'s Parkside and the same on the Essex Street elevation with the addition of 'More Than Just Great Pizza' on each side of the center bay, as presented. The letters are painted maroon to match the existing awning and black painted into the depth of the letter to create a shadow effect. • John Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that a true scaled drawing be submitted. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Salem Cycle - Derby Street - Sign Application Ms. Susan Finn appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a right angle sign between the window bays of her storefront on Derby Street. The sign is made of 1/4" thick wood and is 48" x 60". The logo will be black and the background of the sign is teal and the letters are outlined in purple and are shaded white and light teal, as shown. John Goff made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Sterdu Furs - Continuation of Discussion Mr. Stergiopoulos returned to the meeting and reported his store frontage is 21 feet. The Board determined that he has 13.3 square feet signage allotment remaining (has existing 7.7 sq. ft. right angle sign). Ms. Yale suggested that Mr. Van Dell be contacted and asked to appear before the DRB to discuss a comprehensive sign system for the building. Mr. Johnson suggested that the proposed sign have the Sterdu name on it. The current proposal is just a product listing and does not contain the name of the store. The Board asked Mr. Stergiopoulos to redesign the sign incorporating the suggestions discussed at this meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\42094.min • �., Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment loan Boudreau • Barbara Cleary William Guenther Authority Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MARCH 16, 1994 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce j John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Joe's Grill & Cafe - Salem Marketplace - Sign Application 2 . Salem Cable Access Studio - Derby Street - Sign Application 3 . Salem Witch Trial Memorial - Charter Street - Sign Application esd\drb\ageuda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 9 Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 16, 1994 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, March 16, 1994, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Dan Pierce, Kathleen Winn and Dale Yale. Joe's Grill & Cafe - Salem Marketplace - Sign Application Mr. Joe Deisley submitted an application to erect a 48" round, two-sided sign on the existing pole in front of his marketplace stall. The sign is wood with gold leaf lettering and a blue background. Mr. Pierce suggested that the edges of the sign be treated by a sealant or a band to protect the sign from deteriorating. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve as presented with the condition that the edges be sealed or wrapped in some fashion to prevent deterioration of the sign. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Access Television - 285 Derby Street - Sign Application & Improvements • Mr. Paul Lind and Ms. Gennah Copen appeared before the DRB with a request to amend the previous fabric sample approval. A new, very similar awning fabric was shown to the Board. They also submitted a proposal for a sign to be located on the 45° angle of the building. The sign will occupy the space above the awning, as shown on the submittal. The 84" x 30" sign is wooden with gold leaf carved lettering and logo and a teal (Benjamin Moore 742) background with a gold leaf border. The third proposal was for white 5" letters to be placed on the awning valances. The Derby St. side will read Salem Access Television; the awning below the sign will have the street address - 285; and the side awning (portion facing Derby St.) over the handicap ramp with read SATV. The typeface will match that of the proposed sign. The last request submitted was to scrape the existing gray paint from the upper and lower portions of the building and repaint with beige (Benjamin Moore 1066). Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the proposals as submitted. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Charter Street - Sign Application Ms. Juli Riemenschneider presented a sign application to erect a sign at the Witch Trials Memorial site. The wooden sign is 2'6" x 3' and will be placed on the existing poles located at the site. The poles will be cut down so they are not seen, and so the center of the sign is approximately 6' from grade. The sign has a gray background with carved and painted black • letters and a silk screened red logo. The last line of the sign will be 3/4" black press on letters. Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the sign application as submitted. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary es&drb\31694.min • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment 1oan °deer° Barbara Cleary A11 1 William Guenther uthority Paul L:Heureux William E. Luster Ewcutiw Director Design Review Board February 16, 1994 8:30 a.m. AGENDA • 1. EJ's Parkside - Sign Application 2. Salem Cable Access Television - Awning/Sign Application l • DRB RECOMMENDATION EJ's Parkside: APP17ovt A6 ?-fz WIWIWDR0 . ANNING ONLY— DOPS NOT INGt,U�); L�'ffE�.iN6 -Type op S-rytf �alem Cable Access: TfMNWj 51W APFRNF1 V)- IPFKWIA1JWT 516PS wiu, BE 2EU1EWPb AT i One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 9 Fax (508) 744-5918 > Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary Authority William Guenther Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Emutiw Director TO: DRB Members FROM: Kim Driscoll RE: 1994 Meeting Schedule DATE: February 16, 1994 Listed below is the DRB monthly meeting schedule for 1994 . The Design Review will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 8: 30 a.m. in the second floor conference at One Salem Green. All members will be notified of any changes made to the schedule listed below. If you cannot attend a scheduled meeting, please call the office (745-9595, ext. 311) and notify Kim Driscoll or • Ellen Dubinsky. _ DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE March 16, 1994 August 17 , 1994 April 20, 1994 September 21, 1994 May 18 , 1994 October 19 , 1994 June 15, 1994 November 16, 1994 July 20, 1994 December 21, 1994 esd\d`b\rnVched • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744.5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1994 On Wednesday, February 16, 1994 the Design Review Board met in open session at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Fred Johnson, Dan Pierce, Kathy Winn and Staff Assistant Kimberely Driscoll. Salem Cable Access Studio - Derby Street - Awning Permit Mr. Normand Houle appeared before the Board with a color sample and design drawings for awnings to be placed over the windows of the Salem Cable Access Studio. The awning material is a sunbrella acrylic and the awning frames are steel welded. The letter style and color have not been submitted, since they will match the proposed sign which will be submitted at a future meeting. Mr. Houle presented this design for approval so that the fabrication of the frames could begin. Mr. Johnson approved the application as submitted. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • E.J.'s Parkside - Lappin Park - Temoorary Sign Permit Mr. E.J. Breen appeared before the Board with preliminary drawings for a new sign system. He explained that the name Foodees has to be removed from the building, as per a Court Order. He asked the Board to approve vinyl temporary banners reading E.J.'s Parkside - Guilt Free Pizza And More, until a final sign design can be submitted for review. Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the use of temporary banners for a 45 day time period. Before the 45 day time period, final sign design drawings must be presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at this time. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary nd\drb\21694.min • DRB Minutes January 5, 1994 • A regular meeting of the DRB was held on Wednesday, January 5, 1994, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Chris Greene, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Staff Assistant Kimberely Driscoll was also in attendance. Goodyear Tire - 274 Derby Street - Sign Application Mr. Harold Chalfin from Back Bay Sign Co., Inc. appeared before the DRB to change the colors of the Goodyear Tire free standing and building sign. The color proposed is a corporate logo change to yellow and blue letters. The building sign will be yellow metal letters and the free standing sign will have a blue background and yellow letters. Ms. Yale suggested that landscaping be added around the free standing sign and the border of the sidewalk and entrance areas. She also asked if the sign could be lowered. Mr. Greene stated that he would like to see the white lettering remain, but would approve the sign if landscaping could be done and the sign could be lowered to at least 20 feet. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve that the color change be approved with the condition that the sign be lowered to at least 20.feet and that landscaping be placed by the free standing sign. The landscaping plan should be reviewed by either the DRB or the Planning Department Landscape Architect. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in • favor, motion so carried. Hunneman Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office - 23 Summer Street - Sign Application A sign application was presented to place a 36" x 40" free standing sign with one black gooseneck lamp on each side of the sign over the Summer Street entrance way. The sign will hang from a black aluminum pole and will be mahogany carved and gilded with a blue background and white letters. The wall sign will be placed over the bay window on the Norman Street side and is proposed to be 22" x 96". Mr. Greene stated that the sign over the Norman Street window should not extend beyond the black shutters. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the free standing sign be scaled down to at least 19" x 84" so that it does not extend beyond the shutters of the bay window. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary William Guenther Authority Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Fr five Director TO: Design Review Board Members FROM: Kim Driscoll RE: Roosevelt's Sign Approval DATE: December 14, 1993 Attached is correspondence from Roosevelt's Restaurant which includes a scale drawing of the proposed new sign, as well as a letter requesting some minor color changes to the previous approval. I have enclosed this information for your review and comment. • Please contact this office if you have any concerns regarding the requested changes so that we may add Roosevelt's to the agenda for our January 5th meeting. If no concerns are raised regarding this sign, the permit will be approved. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Happy Holidays. 0DRBR.=,.vn= • One Salem Green 9 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 aiU Llcr Ey Str-,-t Satan NfA 01970 Luz -45-=9608 Wo. 1993 City (:)z Salem Fl ening Department One Salem Ween $a lei1,MA. 01970 M; Assistant planner Umar Kinaerrlay Or.iscoil, would Me tu make sane smali whangus to the approved sign arplication. Ater !speaking tic ` the sign contractor actor items agreed upon arc not suitable to grrxluce. :iCi=..,_._ .__ a new ; awing With tlld follojing changes. 1 . Channel le .ter .1._ still A.ve Wt>;dad raceway o appear as a .full }'dCiCgrG nG' TOY the --.i-.jr, 'fir 'n1 iii `..r: r?<+Ve 4:172 t3Ck'7YOund In an nag 5112.11 or c•'f ;chits color with a t :a:!k i •, rr72Y:• Sign COntractOr strongly • recommend this changs as the red letters :Back are Unattracti1V and . .inefficient for da, use. G. iecond nign Ma 'ride 1".e .'ni low letters with black hackgrUx"d, all 'Other recommendations t:iil appiy• Again red on black as agreed as strongly; advised against as not VIM! explicit or as legible. -iPani'-ou !am T'Gr La Or all jour effortin this % ri lonqhly processi Sincerely, Rosemary- UK � ^O e`iel GSi�VgS Parkers Restaurant- • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joan Boudreau ® Redevelopment • Barbara Cleary A11 William Guenther uthority Paul l:Heureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA NOVEMBER 23, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. D & J Footwear - 324 Derby Street - Sign Application 2 . Roosevelts - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application 3 . Peabody Museum - East India Square - Sign Application • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES November 23, 1993 A regular meeting of the DRB was held on Tuesday, November 23, 1993 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Dan Pierce and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Kimberely Driscoll was also in attendance. D & J Footwear - 324 Derby Street - Sign Application Mr. Jerry Greenstein reappeared before the DRB to gain final approval for a sign package previously submitted to the Board to erect a 2'x 6' metal painted sign over the entranceway to his business. The sign has a white background and black letters. A second sign, approximately 2' x 2' will be placed on the side of his entrance, as shown. (Note: Mr. Greenstein was cited by the Building Inspector for having an unpermitted sign.) The DRB approved the side on the side of the building and the entrance sign for a three month period with the conditions that the entrance sign be centered in the bay and that a new sign/awning design be submitted within the three month period. The Board also asked the building owner to remove the A-frame sign from the sidewalk. Mr. Greenstein asked the Board if they would finalize the approval so that the signs can be permanent, or if they would at least extend the approval through the winter time. He stated that he could not • afford to design, construct and erect a new sign at this time. Mr. Greene stated the two previous conditions - centering the doorway sign and removal of the A-frame sign, have not been met. He was not in favor of approving this sign application, since good faith by the applicant has not been shown. Mr. Greenstein responded that he will meet these two conditions. Mr. Pierce asked if the applicant intended to submit a better sign design. Mr. Greenstein responded that he would still like to enhance his signage, but it is not economically feasible at this time. He wanted to wait to see if the business would survive through the winter monthsand when he renegotiated his lease, he would replace the signage. Mr. Pierce asked when his lease would be renegotiated. Mr. Greenstein replied in July or August. Mr. Pierce stated that he would be willing to grant an extension, if the two conditions were met. Mr. Greenstein asked the Board what was wrong with the current signage. • • DRB Minutes November 23, 1993 Mr. Greene stated the design detail, colors and materials were not appropriate for an urban renewal area. Mr. Johnson went on to state that-the materials and aesthetics of the sign do not look permanent, the sign gives the appearance of being temporary. Mr. Johnson made a motion to allow the sign to remain for a period of three months ending the third week of February 1994. The Board further motioned that a new sign design and timetable for construction and erection of such sign be brought before the Board by the third week in January, 1994. The Board waived the previous condition stating that the sign be centered, because they felt the money should be used for the new sign design and construction. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Roosevelt's - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application Mr. Ken Ivester and Rosemary Zack reappeared before the DRB with a proposal to erect signage on the side of the building. They have previously appeared to erect a free standing sign. The new sign is 18" high and 20 feet long, red, illuminated, channel letters. The • eyeglass rims will be gold colored and the moustache will be brown. The sign will be mounted along the bottom on an aluminum raceway. The raceway will be painted to match the building color. The raceway is needed because each letter cannot be illuminated separately because they have to drill through too much brick. There is a second sign being placed underneath reading "RESTAURANT & SALOON" on the first line and "FOOD UNTIL MIDNIGHT" on the second line. This sign is 10" by 10" and will be red, reverse cut illuminated letter in an opaque background box. Mr. Pierce stated that he would like to see the letters flush against the building. Mr. Greene suggested that the raceway extend all the way behind the entire sign and be painted black. Mr. Johnson suggested that the second line read in upper and lower case letters Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the raceway be extended to appear as a full background for the sign and be painted a dull black color and the letters be changed to upper and lower case on the second line reading "Food Until Midnight" and that the surface be painted to match the brick. The Board also approved "Roosevelt's" to be individual channel letters affixed directly into the building, if it was financially feasible. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • 2 DRB Minutes • November 23, 1993 Peabody Essex Museum - 132 Essex St. & East India Square - Sign APPlication Fred Johnson stepped down from his seat on the Board to present this application. Mr. Fred Johnson appeared before the Board with two sign proposals for the Peabody Essex Museum. One sign will be located on the existing bracket at 132 Essex Street and will be 6' x 3'. The second sign will be located on the building of East India Hall on the Essex Street and Liberty Street entranceways. He stated that the signs for all of the Museum properties will be replaced to match what is shown. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • 3 Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIJ Redevelopment Bar Boudreau Barbara Cleary Autho1 Y1 William Guenther rity Paul L:Heureux _ William E. Luster Ewcutlue Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Sign Application 2 . Warner Cable Office - Washington Street - Sign Application • One Salem Green 9 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 i DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 A regular meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, September 15, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Member in attendance was Kathleen Winn, also in attendance was Staff Assistant Kimberley Driscoll. Due to the lack of a quorom, applicants presented their proposals, which were then latter commented on by the remaining members to obtain approval. All members comments are noted below. Warner Cable Office - 133 Washington Street - Sign Alteration Ms. Nancy Lanzillo appeared before the DRB with an alteration of the vinyl letters on the window and doorway of the office located at 133 Washington Street. The lettering will now read Time Warner Cable with the new logo. The letters will be blue and the logo will be gray. The sign will remain within the same dimensions as existing. Thee will also be hours of operation changes made to the door sign. The DRB members approved this application as submitted. • Salem Evening News - 155 Washington Street - Sign Application Mr. Joseph Porterlance presented an application for a 12" x 15' wooden sign to be centered over the main doorway to the Salem Evening News, as shown in the submitted drawing. The sign background color will be red and the letters are gold carved. After review by members not in attendance the DRB approved this application with the condition that the SRA review Mass Historic Commission's approval for the project, because Mass Historic's original approval called for the installation of the brackets, and the DRB members suggested that the sign be hung closer to the building facade. Jack's - Essex Street - Sign Alteration Mr. Joseph Porterlance appeared before the DRB with a proposal to add the lettering "est. 1949" to Jack's existing sign. The letters will be 1/2" aluminum cut out, 4" high, helevitica letters with the color to match the existing sign. DRB members approved the application as presented. Bowman's Bakery - 266 Essex Street - Facade Alteration Mr. Richard Bowman has submitted a proposal to install a 2' x 2' drive-thru window on the side of his building, as shown on the submitted photographs. The window will be painted to match the building color. After review of this proposal by DRB members, approval was granted with the condition that the brick area being demolished be expanded lenghtwise to ground level, so that the entire doorway be flush with the exterior of the wall. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\dba\91M.atin • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment ,oar Boudreau • Barbara Cleary William Guenther Authority Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Dimdor DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA AUGUST 18, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Salem Job Training .- 20 Central Street - Sign Application 2 . Eastern Bank - 125 Washington Street - Sign Application 3 . Roosevelt's - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application 4 . Warner Cable Studio - 285 Derby Street - Facade Renovations 5. Bleachers - 143 Washington Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda S • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 (508) 74.5-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1993 An opening meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Dan Pierce, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Staff Administrator Kimberley Driscoll was also in attendance. Mass Job Training - 20 Central Street - Sign Application Ms. Diane Filtrante appeared before the DRB with an application to erect blue, vinyl lettering to a door and to a window as shown on the submitted photographs and drawings. Each sign occupies approximately two square feet. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Roosevelt's - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application Rosemary Zack from Roosevelt's appeared before the DRB with revisions to a sign application to • erect an internally illuminated, free standing sign on the corner of the parking area. Ms. Zack explained that the shape and design of the sign have been revised. Mr. Goff stated that the sign designer has met the previous suggestion of better incorporating the logo into the sign, but he stated that the DRB also requested that the sign be better designed to reflect the character of the new streetscape. He went on to state that he had a concern with the height of the sign and with the use of a single center pole. He suggested that the height be reduced from the proposed 17'6" to 10'. Mr. Pierce stated that the existing free standing sign be removed if this new sign is erected to reduce the clutter. He continued that the sign is very large and asked exactly where it would be placed. Ms. Zack responded that it will be placed parallel to the sidewalk on Derby Street behind the existing meter shown in the photograph submitted. Mr. Pierce then asked if the wall sign would be removed. Ms. Zack responded in the negative. Mr. Pierce was concerned that the placement of the sign in relationship to the wall sign would cause visual clutter and was opposed to approving this application. Mr. Goff expressed his concern with the height orientation and scale of the proposed sign to the building. He stated that the proposal at the last meeting was to erect a perpendicular sign behind the existing pylon. Ms. Zack responded that the originally proposed sign and the existing building sign cannot be seen from the Lafayette/Derby Street intersection, so the owners have decided to place the sign so it can be seen when people drive or walk by the building. Mr. Pierce suggested that the building sign be • redesigned for more visibility. Ms. Zack responded that the owner wants to erect the free standing sign. • Mr. Goff suggested that a wall mural be considered as signage for the side of the building. Mr. Johnson stated his concern for the placement of the free standing sign. He stated that this parking lot creates a tooth in the street line and the proposed sign would look awkward in this location. He suggested that a plant bed be constructed around the sign to hold the street line and that the height of the sign be reduced. Mr. Goff suggested that two poles be uses. Ms. Zack responded this would cost too much money. He also suggested that the sign be lit from the plant bed and not internally. (Kathy Winn arrived at the meeting at this time 9:10 a.m.) Mr. Johnson suggested that the scale of the sign be reduced and some of the wording be removed. He stated that people do not need to know they have so many choices. The Board asked Ms. Zack to resubmit plans for a sign incorporating the following elements: two poles; lower in height; smaller in scale; and less copy. Plans for a planter for the sign to be set into should also be submitted including materials and plant listings. In addition, a scaled plot plan of the area should be submitted. Ms. Zack asked if a planter is provided may she only use one pole. The Board responded that they would prefer two poles, but would review a one pole sign if the other criteria are met. • Mr. Goff asked which existing sign would be removed when the free standing sign was erected. Ms. Zack responded that the monument sign would be removed. The Board stated that they would review the new drawings as soon as Ms. Zack could submit them. Eastern Bank - Washington Street - Sign Application Mr. Paul Finnel from Salem Sign Co., appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 7' x 4' 6" bronze sign to cover over the marble Salem Savings Bank sign at the Washington Street entrance. Mr. Finnel stated the bronze background and lettering will match what exists on each side of the doorway. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Dan Pierce left the meeting at this time - 9:30 a.m.) Warner Cable Studio- 285 Derby Street - Facade Renovations Mr. Paul Lindt and Ms. Genna Copen, project architects, showed the DRB preliminary plans to renovate the storefront on Derby Street. Mr. Lindt stated that all of the old storefront will be removed and 3 foot, bottom dress panels will be installed. The entranceway has been moved to the side of the building to accommodate a handicap ramp. There will be a fill panel on the top of each • window area. • Mr. Goff asked what material the new storefront will be. Mr. Lindt responded that the storefront will be bronze aluminum. Mr. Johnson felt that there were several exterior design elements which he was not comfortable with and asked for an explanation. The architects explained that they have tried to construct a pleasing storefront with a side handicap entranceway. The entranceway may have to be switched toward the back if the Building Inspector makes such a determination or it could remain if parking spaces are allowed to be eliminated. Mr. Johnson questioned why the logical entrance way, utilizing the new large City sidewalk for handicap access can not be used. The architects replied that this would hamper the interior design. Furthermore, the present design does not impede the public way or public flow of traffic. Mr. Johnson asked with what material the ramp would be constructed. Mr. Lindt replied the ramp would be constructed with poured concrete. Mr. Johnson asked what the signage and awnings would look like. Mr. Lindt responded that these decisions have not been finalized and would be submitted at a latter date. Mr. Johnson asked why the awning covered up a solid panel. Ms. Copen replied that the awning would be used to attractively shelter the ramp and then be carried • around as a decorative element. Mr. Johnson asked the architect to make the rail design look more attractive and not generically added on to the building. Mr. Goff suggested the use of red masonry brick for the rails and the planters so these two elements could be tied together. Mr. Goff stated that a more detailed review of material and design elements would be needed. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the concept of the design plans with material details, awning design and materials and signage to be submitted latter. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bleachers - Washington Street - Sign Application Ms. Driscoll informed the DRB that the Building Inspector's office has cited Bleachers for having unpermitted neon signage. Ms. Driscoll explained that neon signage is allowed for a restaurant use. Mr. Johnson stated that Bleachers should submit a business sign, in neon if they desire, not beer signs being used as advertisements. • • Other Business Ms. Driscoll stated that Mr. Willand has to attend Wednesday morning job meetings for a project he is involved with and has asked if the DRB meetings could be rescheduled so that he may be in attendance. The Board members did not have a problem changing the meeting time, if necessary. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky radWtb\81893.min Salem ME Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 21, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Deschamps Printing - 3 Dodge Street - Sign Application 2 . D & J Footwear Outlet - 324 Derby Street - Sign Application 3 . Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Facade Renovation • i • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JULY 21, 1993 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, July 21, 1993, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8: 30 a.m. Those in attendance were John Goff, Dan Pierce, Kathy Winn (Fred Johnson arrived late) and staff person Beth Debski. D & J Footwear - 324 Derby Street - Sign Application Ms. Debski informed the Board that Mr. Greenstein was cited by the Building Inspector's Office for having an unpermitted sign. Mr. Greenstein presented an application to erect a 2 ' x 6 ' metal, painted sign over the entranceway to his business. The sign has a white background and black letters. A second sign, approximately 2 ' x 2 ' was also requested to be permitted and placed on the side of his entrance, as shown. Mr. Pierce asked if Body Works still occupied the building. Mr. Greenstein responded that Body Works is no longer operational. Mr. Pierce suggested that the D & J sign be moved to the location of the Body Works sign. Mr. Pierce continued that the Building Inspector's office be asked to send a letter to the building owner • to have the sign removed. He also stated that this building's signage should be reviewed as whole. He felt that guidelines regarding scale, height and location should be established. The Board recommended that a letter be drafted to the building owner requesting him to appear before the DRB to discuss tenant signage. Mr. Goff asked Mr. Greenstein if he would consider placing an awning sign over his doorway. Mr. Greenstein stated that he would consider this option. Mr. Pierce suggested that the sign be allowed to stay on the side of the building and that the sign over the storefront be moved to be centered within the arch for a specific time period, at the end of which a new sign design be submitted for an awning, right angle, or wall sign. Mr. Greenstein asked the Board to explain why they did not approve of the existing sign. The Board stated that the location of the rectangular sign placed up against the curve of the arch results in visual tension. They continued that the design, colors, material and detail of the sign could be better designed for the area. • Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the side sign and the entrance sign for a period of three months with the conditions that the entrance sign be centered in the archway, the A-frame sign be • Yr 7 removed and a new sign design be submitted at the end of this time period. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Fred Johnson joined the meeting at this time. ) Deschamps Printing - Dodge Street - Sign Application An application was presented to the DRB for a 48" x 32" right angle sign to be erected on the teal panels over the garage entrance as shown. The sign has a white background with teal lettering. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign with the condition that it be centered on the brick pier between the existing window and the garage door. Mr. Johnson continued that the sign be approved temporarily until facade improvements are made to the building at which time a new design be submitted. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Violations At this time, Mr. Pierce requested that the SRA staff notify the owner of the restaurant at Museum Place that the have erected illegal signage and that they submit a sign application for the DRB & SRA to review. • Mr. Pierce continued that the Wax Museum be informed that the A-frame signs they have erected throughout the downtown are illegal and should be removed. He also stated that there is signage that has not been approved placed on the building, specifically the chimney, that should be removed. Mr. Pierce also requested that the plans be reviewed by the staff to see if the external lighting and the MDO painted plywood installed by the hoist way, wood door and window on the New Liberty Street side of the building was shown and subsequently approved. Mr. Pierce also informed the staff that the neon bicycle is illuminated after operating hours at Witch City Bicycles. Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Facade Improvements Mr. Dan Pierce recused himself from this discussion. Mr. Dan Pierce presented final design plans for the renovation of the Salem Evening News building. He explained that Phase I, which will begin immediately after final approval of the plan, calls for complete reconstruction of the existing storefronts in the center building. The repair and painting of the stucco on the second story and painting of the entire building with the colors submitted. He went on to state that Phase II of the plan calls for replacement of the second story windows and replacement of the • stucco with novelty wood siding. • Mr. Johnson asked when Phase II would begin. Mr. Pierce replied within five years. Mr. Johnson asked what material would be used to reconstruct the storefronts. Mr. Pierce replied that wood would be used. Mr. Pierce showed the Board detail drawings of all of the column pilasters and moldings, all of which have been designed to replicate those original to the building. Mr. Goff asked what type of glass would be used for the new windows. Mr. Pierce responded that clear, Low E glass will be used with mullions extended all the way through each pane. Mr. Pierce stated that solid wood doors will be installed with a transom light above each door. Mr. Pierce explained to the Board that the body color of the building will be beige, the cornice and trim color will be green the sashes will be dark red and the doors will be black. Mr. Johnson suggested that the window color for building not being renovated be painted beige and not green. He stated that just the cornice trim be painted green. Mr. Goff suggested that the door color be painted red to match the • sash color. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the final design plans as submitted with the conditions that the window color of the buildings not being renovated be painted the beige base coat color and not the green as shown; that the cornice trim on this building be painted green; that the doors be painted the red trim color and not black. He motioned that any alterations to these plans, materials, details, etc. be reviewed and approved by the DRB. He also motioned that Mr. Pierce provide a copy of the cost estimates to complete Phase II that be submitted to the SRA to explore the possibility of funding these renovations to complete the project sooner than the five year timetable. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary ..a larepx�ex.an • Salem �uthorit pment \/ TELEPHONE 744-6900 +tl ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS June 16, 1993 Firehouse Coffee Shop - Church Street - Outdoor Seating Ms. Kathy Parent appeared before the DRB with an application to place four white resin tables and chairs on the patio area on the side of the Firehouse Coffee Shop. She stated that umbrellas are not being used at this time, but she requested permission to use red umbrellas to match the curtains in the storefront. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. SRA ACTION: Approve as presented. Witch City Bicycles - Derby Street - Sian Application Mr. Don Gooding appeared before the Board with an application to erect a neon bicycle shape sign to be placed in his storefront window. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented for a six month period with the condition that a timer be placed on the sign so that it is not illuminated during the time the store is closed (evening hours) . The sign is being allowed to remain while a right angle sign is being designed. Several ideas for a new sign were discussed which included a sign shaped like an antique bike. SRA ACTION: Disapproved. Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Facade Improvements Mr. Dan Pierce presented preliminary drawings for the rehabilitation of the Salem Evening News Building on Washington Street. He explained that the storefronts would be improved and repairs would be made to the stucco on upper stories. He explained that the long range plans for the building are to replace the stucco with wood as original. • DRB RECOMMENDATION: No action taken. The DRB was in favor of the design concept and await further detailed drawings for final approval. SRA ACTION: No action taken. Foodee's - Lappin Park - Outdoor Seating Mr. E.J. Breen presented his outdoor seating cafe plan to the DRB. It included the placement of ten tables and forty chairs. The tables are white and the chairs are green with a lattice woven back. The area will be cordoned of with nautical rope which will be secured to flag poles extended from whiskey barrel planters. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. SRA ACTION: Approve for only one year. Requested that the design of the flags be submitted for approval and that the method of attachment of the poles, ropes and flags be approved by the SRA staff. esd\drb%616drb,= • i SalemEE (redevelopment 4-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JUNE 16, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale . Discussion: 1. Firehouse Coffee Shop - Church Street - Outdoor Seating 2 . Witch City Bicycles - Derby Street - Sign Application 3 . Foodees - Lappin Park - Outdoor Seating 4 . Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Facade Renovation "d%dra\agmde DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES June 16, 1993 • The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, June 16, 1993, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8: 30 a.m. Members in attendance were: Chris Greene, John Goff and Dan Pierce. Staff Administrator Kim Driscoll was present. Firehouse Coffee Shop - Church Street - Outdoor Seating Ms. Kathy Parent appeared before the DRB with an application to place four 40" white resin tables and chairs on the patio area on the side of the Firehouse Coffee Shop. She stated that umbrellas are not being used at this time, but she requested permission to use red umbrellas to match the curtains in the storefront. Mr. Pierce recommended that an acrylic, canvas material be used for the umbrellas and that they be treated so that they do not fade. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Witch City Bicvcles - Derbv Street - Sign Application Ms. Driscoll informed the DRB that Mr. Gooding was cited by the Building Inspector's Office for having an unpermitted sign. • Mr. Don Gooding presented an application for a neon bicycle shape sign to remain in his storefront window. Mr. Greene asked if there were any other signs on the storefront. Mr. Gooding responded that he has a wall mounted sign. Mr. Pierce stated- that it is difficult for the Board to react to sign that is already fabricated, especially because it is neon. Mr. Gooding responded that there are other neon signs on the street, and the reason why he erected this sign is because his wall sign is placed very high on the building and his windows have a dark tint so the bicycles inside the shop are not easily visible from the street. Mr. Greene agreed that it is difficult to see into the store, and did state that this sign is well designed. He recommended that sign only be illuminated during operating hours. Mr. Pierce suggested that external lighting be added to the existing wall sign for better visibility, or that a right angle sign be placed on the building. Mr. Gooding asked if he could hang a bicycle from the wall. Mr. Pierce responded that maybe a well designed sign in a bicycle shape would be acceptable. • Mr. Greene asked if the neon sign could be moved to an inside wall. Mr. Gooding responded that he might be able to do this. Mr. Greene made a motion that the neon sign be approved for a period of six months with the conditions that the sign be • illuminated only during operating hours and that a permanent sign application be submitted for review at the end of this period. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Evening News - Washington Street - Facade Improvements Mr. Dan Pierce recused himself from this discussion. Mr. Dan Pierce presented preliminary drawings for the rehabilitation of the Salem Evening News Building on Washington Street. He explained that the first phase of the plan includes renovations to the first floor storefronts and repairs to the stucco on upper stories. He explained that the long range plans for the building are to replace the stucco material on the upper floors with wood, which was the original material. Repair work will be done to the uppers stories to stop continuing water damage. The upper stories will also be painted, as part of Phase I. Mr. Pierce also distributed photographs showing the existing condition of the building and photographs depicting the original elements of the building. The preliminary plans for reviewed and discussed by the DRB. Mr. Greene asked where the retail signs would be placed. Mr. Pierce stated that there will be a sign band for signs to placed. He also stated that awnings might be used for signs. Mr. Greene asked if the plans met with American Disabilities Act • (ADA) requirements. Mr. Pierce replied in the affirmative. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the design concept as presented to date and requested detailed drawings for final approval. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Foodee's - Lappin Park - Outdoor Seating Mr. E.J. Breen presented his outdoor seating cafe plan to the DRB. It included the placement of ten tables and forty chairs in front of his storefronts along Lappin Park. The tables are white and the chairs are green with a lattice woven back. The area will be cordoned of with nautical rope which will be secured to flag poles extended from whiskey barrel planters. The flags will represent different countries. Mr. Breen informed the Board that all of these articles will be taken inside at the close of each business day. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the plans as presented. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Greene made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary and\d'b\61693.min MM Salem Redevelopment Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 19, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sign Application 2 . Roosevelts - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application 3 . Steven A Corben, D.M.D. - 260 Essex Street - Sign Application 4 . Joe's Grill & Take-Out - Marketplace - Sign Application & Renovation 5. Salem Loan & Jewelry - 33 New Derby St. - Sign Application �d\&b\agomda • Salem • Redevelopment 446900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7444580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS MAY 19, 1993 Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sian Application Mr. Robert Jackson appeared before the DRB with a sign application to place a 3 ' long by 416" high, internally illuminated sign at the new entranceway to the parking lot of their store located at 152 Washington St. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the conditions that the sign be no higher than three feet from the ground, that the sign be placed as close to the entrance as possible, and that it is • placed so that it does not conflict with any other proposed highway signs. SRA ACTION: Approve with the condition that the total height of the sign be no higher than 216" . Roosevelts - 300 Derby Street - Sign Application Mr. Ken Ivester appeared before the DRB with an application to place a free standing sign behind the existing brick sign on the corner of the parking lot. The sign is internally illuminated and stands approximately 20 feet tall and six feet six inched wide. DRB RECOMMENDATION: No action taken. There was much discussion regarding the redesign of the sign so that it would be easier to read and more aesthetically pleasing. The applicant will resubmit his application. SRA ACTION: No action taken. Dr. Steven Corben - 260 Essex Street - Sign Application A representative from Dr. CorbenIs office appeared before the Board with an application to place two 18" x 4' neon signs in his two front windows on Essex Street. • DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the condition that . both signs be hung in the exact same location in each window. SRA ACTION: Disapproved. Salem Loan & Jewelry - 33 New Derby Street - Sian Application Mr. Jerry Gold appeared before the Board with a sign application for a 14" x 3611 , neon pawn shop sign to be hung in his window. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board voted to approve the sign with the conditions that the sign be moved back approximately four feet to be hung from the end of the window bay and not f lush to the window, that the existing facade sign be rehung to be aligned with the bottom of the Bay Bank sign, as originally approved, and the reader board be removed from the storefront window. SRA ACTION: Disapproved. Joe's Grill - Marketplace - Sign Application & Renovations Mr. Joe Deisley appeared before the SRA with a sign application to erect a 30" x 3011, natural wood background sign with red lettering • on the existing sign pole at the Marketplace. Mr. Deisley also requested that the side window be removed and replaced with a sliding colonial style window for takeout service. The remaining window area will be replaced with barn board and painted to match the existing. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommended that the lettering color be changed so that it would be more readable, and also that the sign be two sided. The Board also requested that Mr. Deisley investigate the possibility of replacing the window with a like Anderson sliding window with no mullions as proposed. NOTE: The applicant resubmitted his sign to be a two sided, and has black, gold leaf guilded letters. He also is replacing the window with a like Anderson window only differs 6" in height from the original window. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve sign as resubmitted. Approve window as resubmitted with the condition that a Take- out sign be placed in the 6" remaining space either on the top or bottom of the window identifying its use. • SRA ACTION: Approve with the condition that the Take Out sign be the same color and lettering as the other sign. eW\drb\drb=.519 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES • MAY 19, 1993 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, May 19, 1993 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8: 30 a.m. Members in attendance were: John Goff, Fred Johnson, John Willand and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Kimberley Driscoll was also in attendance. Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sian Application Mr. Robert Jackson appeared before the DRB with a sign application to place a 3' long by 4'6" high, internally illuminated sign at the new entranceway to the parking lot of their store located at 152 Washington St. Mr. Willand asked if there were going to be any other signs in this location. Ms. Winn replied that she was not sure if any other signage would be placed at this location. Mr. Willand stated that he would like to the placement of this sign be coordinated with any other signs so the area would not looked cluttered. Ms. Winn stated that she would oversee this process. Mr. Johnson felt that the sign was too high. Mr. Jackson replied that the height can easily be lowered. Mr. Johnson stated that the • top of the sign should be three feet high. He also stated that it should be placed as close as possible to the actual entranceway. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the application as presented with the conditions that the sign be no higher than three feet from the ground, that the sign be placed as close to the entrance as possible, and that it is placed so that it does not conflict with any other proposed highway signs. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Roosevelts - 300 Derby Street - Sian Application Ms. Driscoll explained that last year Roosevelt's applied for a free standing reader board sign which was not approved by the DRB. The owners have since received a variance to place a free standing sign on their property and are here today with an application. Mr. Ken Ivester appeared before the DRB with an application to place a free standing sign behind the existing brick sign on the corner of the parking lot. The sign is internally illuminated and stands approximately 20 feet tall and six feet six inches wide. The sign has a cream colored background with green lettering and red trim. • Mr. Johnson asked if the existing brick sign and the building sign would be removed. Mr. Ivester replied that he would remove them if the Board requested. DRB Minutes May 19, 1993 • Mr. Willand commented that the drawing submitted was not precise enough to obtain the proper proportions of each different element of the sign. He also stated that the specific letter style was not noted. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding the mass of the sign. He felt that this sign was very large and looked strange being held up by a single pole. He also stated that there was so much copy on the sign that the name of the restaurant was not easily readable. The sign is too complex, the logo needs to be simplified. He also suggested that the shape be changed and the name Roosevelt's be made larger. He felt that the sign on the building could be left in place. Mr. Goff suggested that a more traditional hanging sign would be more appropriate to the streetscape. Mr. Johnson stated that the style of the sign should better reflect the inside of the restaurant. Mr. Willand suggested that the sign be moved to the terraced planting area, as was originally suggested by the DRB, in the first • submission. Mr. Ivester asked if the Board would allow an internally illuminated sign. The Board suggested that the sign be off-lit rather than internally illuminated. Mr. Johnson suggested that this application be resubmitted, with the aforementioned comments taken into consideration. Dr. Steven Corben - 260 Essex Street - Sian Application A representative from Dr. CorbenIs office appeared before the Board with an application to place two 18" x 4' neon signs in his two front windows on Essex Street. Each window measures 7Z' x 7Z' . Mr. Goff stated that the Subway neon signs were not approved by the SRA, and asked if this application for neon would be disapproved, as well. Mr. Willand responded that in this particular case, these signs identify the name of the specific business, and Subway signs did not. • 2 DRB Minutes May 19, 1993 • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the signs as presented with the condition that both signs be hung in the exact same location in each window. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Loan & Jewelry - 33 New Derby Street - Sian Application Ms. Driscoll explained that Mr. Gold is appearing before the DRB as a result of a violation sent to him for a neon sign and a reader board placed in his windows at 33 New Derby Street. Mr. Gold contends that he had previously received approval for his neon sign. The Board members do not have a recollection of approving this sign, the minutes do not reflect such an approval, and no permits for such sign are on file in the Building Inspectors office. The neon sign is 14" x 3611, and reads pawn shop. It is hung in the storefront window. Mr. Gold stated that he would remove the reader board sign, but stated that when he appeared before the Board on August 5, 1992 , he • contends that both his facade sign and neon sign received approval. Mr. Willand pointed out the Mr. Gold is not in conformance with the condition placed on the facade sign. Mr. Willand stated that the sign is not level with the Baybank sign as specified in the original approval. Mr. Johnson felt that this sign should be reviewed as a new application. Mr. Goff suggested that the sign be moved to the back of the four foot window bay, so that it is not directly in the window. Mr. Willand stated that he has a concern over the architecture of the storefront, the incorrect placement of the sign and the visual chaos of the windows, with all the merchandise. He felt that moving the neon sign to a less prominent location could alleviate some of the aesthetic problem. Mr. Willand also requested that the facade sign be raised to match the bottom edge of the Baybank sign. Mr. Gold stated that he would move the facade sign to the correct height. Mr. Gold stated that he is willing to move the neon sign back, as long as it can still be seen, if it could not, Mr. Gold stated that he would apply to the Board of Appeal for a variance to allow the • sign to remain in its present location. 3 DRB Minutes May 19, 1993 • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the neon sign with the conditions that the Reader Board be removed from the window, that the facade sign be aligned with the Baybank sign (the bottom gold edge of the jewelry sign align with the green edge of the Baybank sign) and that the neon sign be moved back four feet to the end of the window bay. Joe's Grill - Marketplace - Sian Application & Renovations Mr. Joe Deisley appeared before the SRA with a sign application to erect a 30" x 3011, natural wood background sign with red lettering on the existing sign pole at the Marketplace. Mr. Deisley also requested that the side window be removed and replaced with a sliding colonial style window for takeout service. The remaining window area will be replaced with barn board and painted to match the existing. Mr. Johnson felt that the colors of the sign should be changed. He stated that the proposed colors look too much like the roof and the sign would not be readable. Mr. Johnson also suggested that the sign be two-sided. • Mr. Johnson also felt that the colonial window being proposed should be changed to be clear glass with no mullions, as is the other windows in the stall. Mr. Willand suggested that window manufacturer be matched. Mr. Deisley thought the existing window was Anderson, and he would investigate the possibility of purchasing an Anderson slider that meets the DRB's specifications. Mr. Goff stated that the top of the top of the new window be aligned with the top of the existing windows. Mr. Goff made a motion to accept the application with the conditions that the lettering color be changed so that it would be more readable, that the sign be two sided, that possibility of replacing the window with a similar Anderson sliding window with no mullions be investigated. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. NOTE: The applicant resubmitted his sign to be two sided, and has black, gold leaf guilded letters. He also is replacing the window with a like Anderson window that only differs 6" in height from the original window. • 4 DRB Minutes May 19, 1993 • It was further suggested by the DRB that a Take-Out sign be placed in the 6" remaining space either on the top or bottom of the window identifying its use. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned (10: 15 a.m. ) Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky 4 Secretary esd\drb\51993 .min • • 5 Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 -4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 21, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn • Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Tac/Temps - One Salem Green - Sign Permit 2 . United Parcel Service - Essex Street - Placement of Drop Box 3 . Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sign Permit 4 . Subway - 128 Washington Street - Sign Permit 5. Salem Wax Museum - 288 Derby Street - Sign Permit & Facade Renovations and\drb\agenda • A _ 9� 3 Redevelopment 7 A900 ulho ity ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 iOLEPHO NE 744_g580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 21, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1 Tac'Temps - One Salem Green - Sign Permit 2 United Parcel Service - Essex Street - Placement of Drop Box 3 . Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sign Permit 4 . Subway - 128 Washington Street - Sign Permit 5 . Salem Wax Museum - 288 Derby Street - Sign Permit & Facade Renovations esd\d�da Jet • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES APRIL 21, 1993 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, April 21, 1993 , at 8: 30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: John Goff, Chris Greene, Dan Pierce and Kathy Winn. (Fred Johnson arrived late. ) Staff Assistant Kimberley Driscoll was also present. Tac/Temps - One Salem Green - Sign Application Ed Juralewicz appeared before the DRB with an application to place a 16" x 48" sign in the sign fixture above the doorway to Tac/Temps located at One Salem Green. The sign has a white background and black lettering with a teal logo. The second sign requested is a window sign applied to the center of the entranceway. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Lydia Pinkham House - 250 Derby St. - Sign Application Ed Juralewicz presented an application to replace an existing sign • with two signs on the right hand side of the doorway of the Lydia Pinkham House. The sign which advertises services measures 25" x 32" and the hours of operation sign measures 1' x 21 . The signs have a white background with black, block letters. Mr. Greene felt that this is a historic building and serif style lettering should be used. He also suggested that the sign have gold lettering and a black background with a gold border. Mr. Pierce commented that the signs should be scaled down, and the letter height should be made smaller. He did state that the boldness of the letters could vary to gain emphasis on specific services. Mr. Greene further suggested that the signs should be hung on each side of the doorway. The sign should be made smaller so that at least 1/2 of brick space can be seen on each side of the sign, and the sign be centered between the top of the railing and the bottom of the decorative element over the doorway. Mr. Juralewicz agreed to the above suggestions, and will submit new drawings for final approval. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the signs with a black background and gold, serif letters with a gold border. He required that the 25"x 32" sign be scaled down to 20" x 28" and be placed on • one side of the doorway centered between the top of the rail and the bottom of the doorway decorative element. • DRB Minutes April 21, 1993 The smaller sign, to be placed on the other side of the doorway, will be centered between the larger sign and reduced to 20" x 12" . The lettering of each service could vary in boldness. This approval is contingent upon the submission of a new sketch reflecting the above conditions. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. United Parcel Service - Essex Street - Placement of Drop-Off Box Mr. Ronald Jolicoeur appeared before the DRB with an application to place a UPS overnight drop box next to an existing U.S. Post Office mailbox on Essex Street by the Shawmut Bank. Mr. Jolicoeur explained that there are many businesses in this area that use the UPS service, and they have requested a box be placed within this proximity. Mr. Greene asked if the gate behind the box is used. Mr. Jolicoeur stated that he believed it is not used. Ms. Driscoll stated that she would investigate this. Mr. Goff asked if the UPS box was the same height as the postal • box. Mr. Jolicoeur stated that the UPS was slightly higher. Mr. Greene asked if the box design submitted was the only model available. Mr. Jolicoeur responded that UPS only has one design for their exterior drop-off boxes. Mr. Pierce asked if there are UPS boxes currently in the downtown area. Mr. Jolicoeur responded there were no exterior boxes. Mr. Pierce stated that there is a box in the Masonic Temple. Mr. Jolicoeur explained that this was an interior box design and could not be used outside. Mr. Greene stated that he was concerned of the design impact this box would have on the streetscape. He felt the box was out of character with the urban design setting of downtown Salem. He asked if there was another spot where the impact of the box would be less noticeable. He further suggested that the DRB walk the site to try to find another site to place the box. Mr. Pierce stated that he understood why UPS picked this site, but agreed that there might be another site more suitable, where it would not impact the streetscape. • 2 • DRB Minutes April 21, 1993 The DRB took no action on this application. A site visit will be scheduled to explore the possibilities of placing the Drop-Off Box in a more appropriate location. Mr. Jolicoeur agreed to walk the site with the DRB. He also stated that UPS would post $1 million insurance bond listing the City as an additional insured if the box is placed on public property. Let the record show that Fred Johnson joined the meeting at this time. Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sian Application Bob & Anthie Jackson appeared before the Board with an application to erect a sign on the side of their building which faces Canal Street. They also requested permission to place a directional sign at the entrance to their proposed newly configured parking area in conjunction with the Riley Plaza Reconstruction Project. Mr. Greene agreed that the shape and location of the wall sign was appropriate, but felt the scale was too big. He suggested the sign • only be 12" high and approximately 12 feet long. Mr. Pierce suggested that the sign be centered within the three middle mansard panels. It could be longer than 12 feet. The use of wood and external lighting for the sign was discussed. The Board agreed that the sign should be internally illuminated. They felt that the sign would look too much like an after thought if it did not match the other mansard sign. At this time, the Board discussed the Jackson's request for an entrance sign. The Jackson's wanted to place a sign near the entrance way, since the Riley Plaza changes will alter their driveway. Mr. Jackson stated that he would like to receive approval for a location, since the contractors would be digging this portion of the street very shortly, and Mr. Jackson would like to lay conduit while the street is open. Mr. Pierce stated he was hesitant to approve a sign in a location right now, since it might be blocked by trees. Ms. Winn stated that the contractors will be talking to the merchants to try to minimize their storefronts being blocked by new trees. Mr. Johnson suggested that photographs be taken from different angles along the street to determine the proper location. • 3 • DRB Minutes April 21, 1993 The Board approved an internally illuminated sign box to be placed below the mansard between the three center panels which will be approximately 12" high and 12' long. No action was taken on the request for an entrance sign. The Board requested photographs be taken from different angles to determine the best place to install such a sign. Let the record show that Chris Greene left the meeting at this time. Subway - 128 Washington Street - Sian Application Mr. Peter Reiner appeared before the DRB with an application to hang two neon signs from his window. The 'Open' sign is 1' x 2' and the 'We Bake Our Own Bread' is 2' x 113" . The signs have red letters and a yellow border. Mr. Johnson asked if the 'We Bake Our Own Bread' light would be turned off when the shop is closed. Mr. Reiner responded in the affirmative. Mr. Johnson then asked if the 'Open' sign was really necessary. Mr. Reiner replied that the sign was necessary, because • there is still a clean-up crew in the store after operating hours. Ms. Winn asked if the signs would be illuminated all day or just during the evening hours. Mr. Reiner responded that they would be kept on all the time. Mr. Pierce suggested that the signs be centered in a window bay. Mr. Reiner stated that he would center them vertically, but would like them to be placed on the top of the bay, so that they are out of the reach of patrons sitting at the tables. Mr. Pierce asked if the signs could be reduced in height. Mr. Reiner responded that he already owns the signs. Mr. Johnson suggested that the signs be placed in two different windows. Specifically, the 'We Bake Our Own Bread' be centered in the corner window, and the 'Open' sign be centered in the large window bay. The Board approved the application with the condition that the signs be moved into separate windows and centered on the top of the bay. • 4 • DRB Minutes April 21, 1993 Salem Wax Museum - 288 Derby Street - Sian & Facade Application Mr. James Ballou, project architect, Mr. Ed Juralewicz, sign maker, and Mr. Tim Shea, owner, appeared before the Board with an application for signage, flags, and the construction of a handicapped ramp for a new business to be located at 288 Derby Street. The proposed awning is a 31 foot, black awning with white lettering. The signs have a blue background with gold lettering and one will be hung from a right angle on an existing beam on Liberty Street (3011x4211) , one will be hung from a right angle over the large window bay on Derby Street, and a surface sign (18"x121 ) is proposed to be located on the upper corner of the rear facade. There are also nine international theme flags being proposed to be installed on the roof on the Derby Street and rear facades. Mr. Pierce expressed his concern regarding the blacked out window treatment being proposed. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding the use of signage proposed for the building. • The Board agreed that there need not be. a building sign and an awning sign in the same location. Mr. Pierce and Mr. Goff also suggested that there be a way, perhaps through the signage, to convey the maritime and witch theme which will be the focus of the wax museum. Mr. Pierce asked when the museum would open. Mr. Shea stated they would like to be operational by mid-June. Mr. Pierce suggested that the wooden, handicap ramp have lattice work around the bottom. He also suggested that the ramp be built over the existing stairway or that some type of landscaping be used to restrict access. Mr. Goff suggested that an awning be placed over the window and/or door of the gift shop on New Derby Street. Mr. Juralewicz stated a sign could be hung over the window identifying the gift shop and a directional sign be hung on the corner of building instructing tourists to walk around the building to enter the exhibits. Mr. Johnson suggested naming the gift shop a different name, and place museum sign on corner. He suggested the signage system be investigated more thoroughly to make it easier for tourists to find the entranceway. is 5 • DRB Minutes April 21, 1993 Mr. Pierce suggested that the banners only be used on the corners of the building, and not all the way along the building. Mr. Pierce also requested that a sample of the window treatment process be mocked-up on site for the Board to review. The Board recommended the conceptual approval of the handicap ramp and deck area with the condition that it be constructed out of wood and have a lattice enclosure on the bottom and that the existing concrete stairway be covered or landscaped to restrict access. No action was taken on the awning, the signage, and the flags. DeLeo's Pizza - 28 Norman St - Sign Application Pat DeLeo appeared before the Board with an application to erect a 9611 x 3011 internally illuminated sign in the existing sign space at 28 Norman St. The sign will have blue letters with a white background and the lion logo will have yellow and brown tone colors. The Board approved the application as presented with the condition • that color samples be submitted for the lion logo. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drbW2193.min • 6 Salem Redevelopment 6900 Author ity ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS April 21, 1993 Tac/Temps - One Salem Green - Sign Application Ed Juralewicz appeared before the DRB with an application to place a 16" x 48" sign in the sign fixture above their doorway located at One Salem Green. The sign has a white background and black lettering with a teal logo. The second sign requested is a window sign applied to the center of the entranceway. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. SRA ACTION: Approve as recommended. • Lydia Pinkham House - 250 Derbv St - Sign Application Ed Juralewicz appeared before the DRB with an application to replace an existing sign with two signs on the right hand side of the doorway of the Lydia Pinkham House. The sign advertising services measures 25" x 32" and the hours of operation sign measures 1' x 2 . The signs have a white background with black, block letters. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board voted to approve the sign with a black background and gold, seraph letters with a gold border. The Board also required that the 25"x 32" sign be scaled down to 20" x 28" and be placed on one side of the doorway centered between the top of the rail and the bottom of the doorway decorative element. The smaller sign be centered between the larger sign and reduced to 20" x 12" . The Board also allowed the lettering of each service to vary in boldness. SRA ACTION: Approve as recommended. United Parcel Service - Essex Street - Placement of Drop-Off Box • Mr. Ronald Jolicoeur appeared before the DRB with an application to place a UPS overnight drop box next to an existing U. S. Post Office mailbox on Essex Street by the Shawmut Bank. DRB RECOMMENDATION: No action taken. A site visit is planned to explore the possibilities of placement in another location. NOTE: Walk around was performed and location decided for placement of box was on Sewall Street and also permission for a box located at One Salem Green on Church Street was approved. SRA ACTION: Approve as recommended. Dunkin' Donuts - 152 Washington Street - Sian Application Bob & Anthie Jackson appeared before the Board with an application to erect a sign on the side of their building which faces Canal Street. They also requested permission to place a directional sign at the entrance to their proposed newly configured parking area in conjunction with the Riley Plaza Reconstruction Project. • DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board approved an internally illuminated sign box to be placed below the mansard between the three center panels which will be approximately 12" high and 12 ' long. No action was taken on the request for an entrance sign. The Board requested photographs be taken from different angles to determine the best place to install such a sign. SRA ACTION: Approve as presented with the condition that the mansard sign be replaced with the new style sign on the Washington Street facade within a six month period of time. It was also recommended that the owners consider facade improvements to conform more to the character of Salem's historic downtown. Subway - 128 Washington Street - Sign Application Mr. Peter Reiner appeared before the DRB with an application to hang two neon signs from his window. The 'Open' sign is 1' x 2 ' and the 'We Bake Our Own Bread' is 2' x 113" . The signs have red letters and a yellow border. • i • DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the condition that the signs be moved into separate windows and centered on the top of the bay. SRA ACTION: Disapproved recommendation. Salem Wax Museum - 288 Derby Street - Sian & Facade Application Mr. James Ballou, project architect, appeared before the Board with an application for signage, flags, and the construction of a handicapped ramp for a new business to be located at 288 Derby Street. The proposed awning is a 31 foot, black awning with white lettering. The signs have a blue background with gold lettering and one will be hung from a right angle on an existing beam on Liberty Street (3011x4211) , one will be hung from a right angle over the large window bay on Derby Street, and a surface sign (1811x121 ) is proposed to be located on the upper corner of the rear facade. There are also nine international theme flags being proposed to be installed on the roof on the Derby Street and rear facades. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommended the conceptual approval of handicap ramp and deck area with the condition that it be constructed out of wood and have a lattice enclosure on the bottom and that the existing concrete stairway be covered • or landscaped to restrict access. No action was taken on the awning, the signage, and the flags. The Board discussed these issues in detail with the applicant and this proposal will be revised. The Board also expressed their concern about the windows being blocked and what will be seen or not seen through the windows because of the nature of the wax exhibits. NOTE: A revised signage package was received by the owners and reviewed by DRB members. Recommended approval was received. SRA ACTION: Approve as recommended with the suggestion that the owners remove the word 'Witches' from sign, especially on the side facing the Tercentenary Memorial. DeLeo's Pizza - 28 Norman St. - Sign Application Pat DeLeo appeared before the Board with an application to erect a 96" x 30" internally illuminated sign in the existing sign space at 28 Norman St. The sign will have blue letter with a white background and the lion logo will have yellow and brown tone • colors. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the condition that color samples be submitted for the lion logo. SRA ACTION: Approve as recommended with the condition that the lion logo be removed from the sign. od\drb\sm t.421 • • i DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES • MARCH 17, 1993 The Design Review g Board met in open session on Wednesday, March 17, 1993 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8: 30 a.m. Members in attendance were: Chris Green, Dan Pierce, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Staff Assistant Kimberley Driscoll was also in attendance. M.H. Bonacorso Insurance Agency - 15 Front Street - Sign Application Mr. Michael Bonacorso appeared before the DRB with an application to alter an existing sign located at 15 Front. He explained the existing Welch Construction sign will be repainted with a white background and blue, Goudy Bold lettering, as submitted. The sign is 1916" x 21 . Mr. Pierce pointed out that the sign was larger than what is normally allowed in an Urban Renewal Area. Mr. Bonacorso stated that he has frontage on all sides of his building. Mr. Pierce responded that maximum allowable signage for each side of the building is calculated separately, although, the total amount of signage for an entire building is considered, when approving a sign such as this one. Mr. Greene commented that the proposed color scheme was inconsistent with the building's architectural style. He suggested the sign have a black background with gold lettering and a gold border and the sign frame be painted black. Mr. Greene also suggested that gold leaf be used, as gold paint dulls. However, he would approve either. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the 1916" x 2 ' sign with a black background and gold, Goudy Bold lettering (either paint or gold leaf) and a gold border and also that the sign frame be painted black. Other Business Dan Pierce asked if the chalk boards placed on the marble pillars in front of Convenient Cupboard are in violation of the Urban Renewal District. Ms. Driscoll responded that this is a violation and the Building Inspector's Office is in the process of rectifying this violation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Salem Redevelopment 4-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 17, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Corporate Design Insurance - 30 Federal St. - Sign Permit 2 . Willy's Hair Studio - 233 Washington St. - Sign Permit 3 . The Trolley Depot - 191 Essex St. - Sign Permit 4 . Artes Magicae - 2 Lynde St. - Sign Permit esd\drb\agenda • 4 Salem • Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 17, 1993 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: 1. Corporate Design Insurance - 30 Federal St. - Sign Permit - ( R7(("Iell 2 . Willy's Hair Studio - 233 Washington St. - Sign Permit II 3 . The Trolley Depot - 191 Essex St. - Sign Permit 4 . Artes Magicae - 2 Lynde St. - Sign Permit DC�GGW esd\drb\agenda • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1993 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, February 17, 1993 , at 8 : 30 a.m. , in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Dan Pierce and Kathy Winn. Also present were City Planner William Luster and Staff Assistant Kim Driscoll. Corporate Design Insurance - 30 Federal Street - Sian Permit Mr. Michael O'Brien, President of Corporate Design Insurance appeared before the DRB with a resubmittal of his application for a sign to be placed on the Federal Street side of his office building. The scaled drawing showed a 36" x 40" sign with gold letters and a black background. The letter style is condensed block. The sign will be centered on the corner of the building next to his second floor window. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Dan Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Willy's Hair Studio - 233 Washington Street - Sign Permit • Mr. Erik Ovalle appeared before the DRB with a sign application for Willy's Hair Studio at 233 Washington Street. The wooden sign is 319" x 101 . It will be centered on the 16 foot storefront above the awning. The sign has a marbleized background with gold, painted letters. Willy's will be 1 1/2 feet high and Hair Studio will be 6" in height. Mr. Pierce suggested that there be at least a 3" space left around the top and bottom of the sign, therefore, the sign should be scaled down to 313" to accommodate this condition. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the above condition. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. D'Cache Fashion - 233 Washington Street - Sign Permit Mr. Ovalle also presented a sign application for D'Cache Fashion at 233 Washington Street. The sign will be hung on the storefront above the awning next to Willy's. The sign is 2 ' x 101 . Mr. Pierce suggested that the D in D'Cache be redesigned to be more legible and he also stated that the sign be reduced to also provide at least 3" of space on the top and bottom of the sign band. Another condition on the sign approval is that both the Willy's and • D'Cache signs be aligned at the top. • DRB Minutes February 17 , 1993 Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the above stated conditions. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Trolley Depot - 191 Essex Street - Sian Permit Mr. David Butler submitted an application for a bulletin board pine sign to be mounted on the brick wall and centered over the existing bench on the Central Street side of his business. The sign would read The Trolley Depot, Stop #2 on the top and then have three sections .where community events could be posted. A map of Salem will be posted on the board. The sign is five feet long and approximately 40" high. The body of the sign would be painted off- white and the trim would be painted to match the existing maroon color of his right angle signs. The lettering style would also match the existing signs. Mr. Goff suggested that the top protrude more than 3" to better protect the information being posted on the board from the weather. He also suggested that the coping be more decorative. Mr. Goff suggested that the corner moldings be slanted to accommodate for water run-off. Another suggestion made was that the map be mounted • with a piece of plexiglass over it to give it more protection. Mr. Goff asked if a box could be placed on the sign to hold maps. Mr. Butler responded that their are maps inside the store. Mr. Pierce suggested that the bottom of the sign start at the top of the existing display case in the window. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the application as submitted with conditions stated above. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Artes Maaicae - 2 Lvnde Street - Sign Permit John Goff recused himself from discussing and voting on this agenda item, as he is related to the applicants. Rory and Nancy Goff presented an application for a sign to be placed on the brick band above the window at their place of business on 2 Lynde Street. The 20" x 111 , MDo plywood sign will have gold painted letters and a black background. The letter style is Caslon Antique, and the letters are 10 inches high. Mr. Goff also discussed future amenities to the storefront such as window boxes, banners and a decorative metal ornament over the doorway. • 2 • DRB Minutes February 17, 1993 Mr. Pierce suggested that there be a frame around the sign, similar to the Marine Arts Gallery sign. The border should be 3/411 to 1 1/211 thick and be caulked and painted black. This will protect the MDO board from the weather, so the sign will last longer. Mr. Pierce made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the conditions stated above. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • esd\drb\21793.min • 3 • John Vose Goff Historic Preservation & Design Post Office Box 8655, Salem, Massachusetts 01971 (508) 741-1767 February 16, 1993 Mr. & Mrs. Rory Goff 57 Mount Pleasant Street Apartment 2A Rockport, MA 01966 Dear Rory & Nancy: Thank you for showing me photographs of your new retail space on Lynde Street in Salem which you plan to occupy next month. I understand that you will be opening a store called "Aries Magicae" [Magical Arts] which will primarily specialize in new, used and antique Occult Books. Although I have not yet visited your new store, here are my initial reactions to your photographs and scheme: • 1) Red Line: I think your business may prosper from being located on the Red Line (Heritage Trial) which links the nearby Witch Dungeon Museum with the new Visitor's Center in Salem. It seems reasonable to suppose that people travelling this path will be looking for new and related "sights to see" and that your shop can both benefit from its proximity to the museum, and potentially contribute to the visitor's experience of Salem. 2) Sidewalk Footsteps: You might consider adding red "footsteps" to the Red Line on the sidewalk in front of your shop to show that people can leave the line to enter your shop. The Essex Institute did this to a major portion of their sidewalk which fronted on the Red Line, and I believe many people enjoyed leaving the rigid line to follow "footsteps" to enter a building. The Essex Institute made footsteps cut from red contact paper or thin vinyl with adhesive backing; you might follow this example so the footsteps could be easily removed or relocated in the future. 3) Sign Type:Your storefront derives great strength from its nicely proportioned cornice, and straightforward geometry with brick pilasters, and multi-paned window. I believe the store could be made even more attractive with a long horizontal sign placed above the window. I have no preliminary objections to your proposed use of a gold-on-black sign or to your proposed use of an Antique Caswell (all capitals) font, although a straight Roman type font might be preferred. You might produce large scale mock-ups of both fonts, to see which looks better, and consider using bold and shaped applied letters. • • 4) Windowbox (?): The present storefront seems to be lacking visual interest in two places: below the window, and above the door. At some point in the future, you might consider installing a long, linear windowbox at the lower window sill, to provide visual interest to this portion of the facade. 5) Ornament over Door:At some point, you might also consider adding an architectural ornament above the front door to better distinguish the entrance. Kenneth Lynch & Sons of Wilton, Connecticut used to produce a line of fancy sheet metal ornaments that are very traditional, which have much the appearance of carved wood. I understand that this product line has recently been acquired by the Norman Company, and will request that the company send you their latest catalog and price list. A number of the fancy shields illustrated on pages 16 - 18 of the Lynch catalog are very attractive, and could look nice if painted, and if sized to compliment the sign band. 6) Interior ceiling: In the future, you might chose to continue the "traditional pressed metal' look by installing an 1890s-style high painted tin ceiling on the interior. I understand that your space now has a drop ceiling and fluorescent lights in the interior, and that these elements create a rather conventional commercial interior, which lacks interest. 7) Exterior Paint Scheme: You might give careful thought towards ultimately creating a harmonious color scheme for the whole exterior. I find the present "pink" color to the door rather offensive, and would prefer it if the door were repainted a darker red, or another color. • You might consider painting the door a white (or off-white) to match the window muntins, cornice and trim around the window--then black items are always "added" items, e.g. the sign, the oil fill spout, and the wrought iron grille on the front door. The color scheme then becomes red (bricks) with white wood trim, and black "added" elements with selective use of gold for accent. 8) Architectural Drawings: I would be happy to assist you with facade renovations and presentation drawings in the future. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions about architectural matters. I have prepared this letter primarily to help you make immediate design decisions within the larger (and future) context of improving the store and building as a whole. Due to my potential conflict of interest as member of the Design Review Board in Salem, I will refrain from presenting your concept or reviewing your scheme at the February 17, 1993 meeting. Sincerely yours, John V. Goff • A Salem egdevegai®�Jt ent lith®1 ity ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 ELEPHONE 744-4580 TO: DRB Members FROM: Kim Driscoll RE: 1993 Meeting Schedule DATE: February 8 , 1993 Listed below is the DRB monthly meeting schedule for 1993 . The Design Review will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 : 30 a.m. in the second floor conference at One Salem Green. All members will be notified of any changes made to the schedule listed below. If you cannot attend a scheduled meeting, please call the office (745-9595, ext. 311) and notify Kim Driscoll or • Ellen Dubinsky. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE January 20, 1993 July 21, 1993 February 17, 1993 August 18, 1993 March 17 , 1993 September 15, 1993 April 21, 1993 October 20, 1993 May 19 , 1993 November 17 , 1993 June 16 , 1993 December 15, 1993 esd\drb\mtgsched • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, October 21, 1992, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Fred Johnson John Willand and Kathy Winn. Salem Photo -Norman Street- Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz appeared before the Board with an application to replace the face of the existing UNIGLOBE sign with a plexiface, white background and blue letters that red Salem Photo. The sign will also have smaller black lettering reading `One Hour Photo Service'. The sign is 22" x 96". Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Plunkett& Plunkett - Washington Street- Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz submitted an application for an 18" x 96" carved, redwood sign with a black • smaltz background and gold lettering to be mounted flush on the brick between the second and third floor windows on the Washington Street facade, as shown in the submitted photograph. Mr. Willand expressed his concern regarding the placement of signage on the brick facade. Mr. Johnson asked if gold lettering in the windows could be used, or if the sign could be moved to closer to the side facade. Mr. Willand suggested the use of two smaller signs centered between the exposed brick and centered between the center of the windows. After further discussion of these suggestions,the Board felt that the sign being presented could be moved and centered between the first two windows on the Washington Street facade. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the condition that the location of the sign be centered between the first two windows on the Washington Street facade. The Essex - 11 Church Street- Sign/Flag Permit Mr. Jim Lewis appeared before the DRB with an application to place a 2' x 3' flag with gold lettering and the Essex's insignia on a hunter green background and an American flag on two fag poles to be placed on the front island on the Church Street side of the complex. A pole would be placed on each side of the existing sign and be 10' high. The pole has an aluminum finish and can be painted black, if the DRB desires. • Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the poles' finish match the finish of the sign and they be slightly taller and the flags be slightly larger. Mr. • Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Warner Cable Communications - 133 Washington Street- Sign Application Ms. Nancy Lanzillo appeared before the DRB with an application to place white, vinyl lettering on the window of the storefront and hours of operation on the entrance door, as shown on the submitted drawings and photographs. Mr. Johnson asked if there would be any other signage. Ms. Lanzillo responded that there will be no other signs installed. Mr. Johnson asked if the vertical blinds on the windows will remain. Ms. Lanzillo replied that the blinds are being replaced with very similar blinds. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Deschamps Printing - 3 Dodge Street- Sign Application This application is for a 32" x 48", wood, right angle sign. The sign has a white background with painted, teal colored letters. Mr. Willand commented that there is not enough information regarding what type of bracket will • be used to hang the sign. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern over the sign looking out of proportion tot he facade and also expressed his concern on how the sign will aesthetically coordinate with the facade. The Board took no action on this application and requested that a representative from Deschamps be present at the next meeting to provide more information regarding this application. There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/102092.min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, August 5, 1992 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, August 5, 1992 and 8 : 30 a .m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Chris Greene, John Willand, Kathleen Winn and Staff Assistant Kim Lord. Salem Loan & Jewelry - 33 New Derby Street - Sign Application Mr . Jerry Gold appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a sign. The sign will be centered in the white sign band above his storefront located at 33 New Derby street . The sign is 18" x 151 . It is made of wood with a vinyl cover . The lettering style used will be Concordian Bold print and the letters will be gold. The sign will have a black background. The pawn shop logo will be in red and white. Mr . Willand asked if the letters have any dimension. Mr . Gold responded that the letters are flush with the sign. Mr . Greene asked if the sign would have a border . Mr . Gold responded that the sign would have a black border . Mr . Willand asked if the sign dimensions are similar to Bay Bank . Mr . Gold responded that his sign is very close to the same height and same size as Bay Bank ' s sign. Mr . Willand was concerned with the scale of the elements of the pawn shop logo shown on the drawing . Mr . Gold submitted his business card with the pawn shop logo on it . Mr . Willand asked that the logo on the sign be in scale with the logo on the business card. He also requested that the logo be in gold. Mr . Willand also requested that concealed fastenings be used to hang the sign. Mr . Gold agreed to Mr . Willand ' s three conditions . Chris Greene made a motion to approve the Salem Loan & Jewelry sign with the conditions that the logo be in scale with the submitted business card, the logo be painted gold and concealed fastenings be used to erect the sign. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor , motion so carried. Apex Eyewear - 28 Norman Street - Sign Application Mr . Marty Bregman, business owner , and Paul Fennell from Salem Sign Co. , appeared before the DRB with a revised application to erect a sign at 28 Norman Street . g/V?L • Ms . Lord informed the members that green awnings have been'put back on the awning frames. Mr . Greene commented that the original approval for that building included the use of the awning and was regarded as an important design element to the building. Paul Fennell proposed that a sign be placed between the 18" space from the cornice line to the top of the awning. The sign would be approximately 16 ' x 20 ' with a white background and 1 PP Y g blue lettering . He explained that the Board ' s previous suggestion to pop a sign out of the awning would not be feasible and since the former Uniglobe sign could not be seen well from the street, he offered the above alternative. The sign would be centered over the grouping of 3 double windows near the doorway. Chris Greene stated that the Uniglobe sign should be removed from the building and the clapboards be restored. Mr . Bregman asked if he could use the sign box to list some of his services such as eye exams . He stated that he would not illuminate it . Chris Greene made a motion to approve the sign as submitted with the condition that a sign design be submitted for the sign box within 60 days or the sign box must be removed. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor , motion so carried. • Cambridge Tire - 311 Derby Street - Sign Application Mr . Paul Fennell from Salem Sign Co. presented an application to replace the existing Goodyear signage at 311 Derby Street with Cambridge Tire signs . The sign will be comprised of 24" , individual , non-illuminated, white letters. The total length of the sign is 24 feet . The second sign is 1 ' 6" x 21 ' 6" and reads Car Care Centers . The existing face in the free standing sign will also be changed to read Cambridge Tire . The sign has a white background with PMS185 red Cambridge Tire letters and black Car Care Centers letters. The dimension of the free standing sign is 25 ' x 4 ' . Chris Greene made a motion to approve the signage as presented. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor , motion so carried. Subway - 128 Washington Street - Sign Application Peter Reiner appeared before the DRB with an application for signage for his new business to be located on the first floor of the Peabody Block . Mr . Reiner explained that his signs would be made of wood and placed on the wooden panel which separates the two glass panels. The signs are 12" x 4 ' . one sign will be placed over each of three of the bay windows . There will be indirect, • fluorescent soft white lighting in an aluminum casing, which will 2 be painted blue to match the building color . The hours of • operation for the business will be from 11 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 00 a.m. Mr . Reiner also discussed the possibility of a sign on one of the bay windows . He did state that a sign over the door was not necessary as long as the three proposed signs were accepted. The Board felt that the logo on the glass should be deferred at the present time. The Board also requested that the signs be centered in each bay. Ms . Lord asked if the sign had a border .g e Mr . Reiner responded that there is a yellow border on the edge of the sign and on the face of the sign. The signs are wood carve insized, but he did not know how thick the actual signs would be. He would submit this information to the Board as soon as possible. Mr . Reiner asked the Board if they would approve a right angle sign. The Board informed Mr . Reiner that he may submit a right angle sign and it would be considered. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the application as submitted and discussed. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor , motion so carried. Zippy Photo - 230 Essex Street - Sign Application • Attorney James Fleming appeared before the SRA representing Kathy Whalen from Zippy Photo. The property, located at 230 Essex Street has an existing light box above the storefront . Ms . Whalen proposes to put a 8 ' x 2 ' internally illuminated sign with a yellow background and black letters, as submitted with the Zippy Camera logo and Kodak Royal Paper logo. Mr . Fleming also informed the Board that Ms . Whalen would like to erect a 4 ' x 5 ' right angle sign at a latter point in time, but a drawing was submitted at this meeting . The Board informed Mr . Fleming that this storefront has 16 feet of frontage and is therefore allowed 16 square feet of signage. The right angle sign submitted exceeds the signage requirement. The wall sign is the only sign allowed, unless this is removed, then a smaller right angle sign would be reviewed by the DRB. Chris Greene stated that the Kodak logo be removed from the sign, and the sign be redesigned so that the letters be spread out and more background and border space be present . Mr . Greene ' s alternative suggestion, if the owner wanted to keep the Kodak logo on the sign, was that all elements of the sign be scaled down to allow for at least a 2" border around the entire sign. • 3 • Mr . Willand stated his objection to the bright yellow color submitted for the sign background. He asked that a less vibrant yellow be chosen and also asked if the sign could be lit indirectly. Mr . Greene agreed that the color is inconsistent with the general design quality of the Essex St. Mall . Mr . Fleming stated that the color could be modified, and asked if the Board would approve the wall sign today with the condition that a new color being submitted. Mr . Willand asked if the large paper window sign would be removed once the permanent is erected. Mr . Fleming answered in the affirmative. Ms . Winn recommended that the sign ' s lighting be put on a timer to shut off at 9 : 00 p.m. Mr . Fleming agreed to this recommendation. Mr . Willand reiterated that the sign would be a better sign without either logo. Mr . Fleming responded that the owner would not remove the logos, but would agree to the other conditions regarding lighting, color and spacing . Chris Greene made a motion to approve the wall sign submitted with the conditions that a less vibrant yellow background color be . submitted, that a timer be placed on the lighting to shut off at 9 : 00 p.m. and that the sign be scaled down and redrawn to have a 4" border all around the outer edge with the letter height of ' Zippy ' being 10" , a 2" space and a letter height for 'Photo & Frame of Salem' being 4" . John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor , motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16 , 1992 . Respectfully submitted, Ellen S . Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\8592.min 4 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JULY 10, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, July 10, 1992, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, John Willand and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Kim Lord was also present. Apex Eyewear - 28 Norman Street - Sign Application Mr. Marty Bregman appeared before the DRB with an application to erect an Apex Eyewear Outlet sign with a white background and blue letters, located across the storefront as shown. The Board pointed out that the awning over this storefront has been removed and that the erection of the awning along the facade was part of the original approval for this development. Mr.-Bregman responded that an awning would cover his proposed sign location. Mr. Greene suggested that this sign be placed in the existing cabinet that held the UNIGLOBE sign. Mr. Willand suggested that a valance be made for the awning with lettering on it, or that the awning frame be modified to create a dormer that could be lettered. • Mr. Greene suggested that the sign be wooden, with the dimension of 1 '/2' x 15'; it be moved closer to the door; and it be illuminated by exterior lighting. He continued that any sign approval be conditioned by the replacement of the fabric awning that has been removed. At this time, Mr. Bregman presented a plan to use the existing sign box to list his services. Mr. Greene stated that the box should not be illuminated and it should read `Eye Exams & Contact Lens'. He suggested that this sign be put in the window, and that if the box is not used; it should be removed, or something flat and non-illuminated could replace the box. Salem Loan& Jewelry - 33 New Derby Street- Sign Application Mr. Patrick DeIulis, building owner, and Jerry Gold, store owner appeared before the Board. Ms. Lord updated the Board that discussions have taken place with Mr. DeIulis regarding completing the renovations to the building. Mr. DeIulis assured the Board that this facade improvement would be completed, and requested that the Board review and take action on Mr. Gold's sign. Mr. Gold presented a plan for a 2' x 19' wood carved sign with a black background and gold lettering. The sign has the pawn shop logo symbol in red and white. • . Foodees - Lapuin Park- Sign Application Mr. Breen presented an application to erect non-illuminated, individual raised letters, goose neck lighting and awnings for his storefront on Washington Street and Lappin Park. Mr. Willand asked what material the awning would be. Mr. Breen responded the awning will be canvas. He explained the letter material is called plexiplax and is like a Styrofoam product. He showed the Board catalog samples of the goose neck lighting. Mr. Willand requested samples of lettering material, awning material and color samples of the . awning and letters. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application with the condition that color and material samples be provided for review. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Ms. Winn asked Mr. Breen about the outside seating that is currently on Lappin Park. Ms. Lord interjected that eight feet of that walkway was designed to house an outdoor cafe. Mr. Breen stated that what is existing now is just temporary, and he will come back to the Board with new plan next season. Mr. Willand cautioned Mr. Breen not to order any outdoor furniture without prior review and approval of the DRB and SRA. • There being no further business, Mr. Willand made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\71092.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES JUNE 18, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session on Thursday, June 18, 1992, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Fred Johnson and Dale Yale. A Touch of the Past- Washington Street - Sign Application Ms. Kathy Driscoll Gauthier presented an application for right angle sign to be erected over her entranceway. The sign is double sided, wooden and hand-carved. Its dimensions are 4' x 3'. Mr. Johnson suggested that the bottom of the sign be stabilized to the building, and that the sign not hang over the transom. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the conditions that the sign not hang over the transom window and that the bottom be stabilized. Dale Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. NPS Visitor Center- Museum Place Mall - Sign Application • Mr. Peter LaChapelle from the National Park Service appeared before the DRB to place a vinyl banner on the cement panel next to the entrance of the Visitors Center at Museum Place. He stated that this request is temporary until the owners of the Mall erect awnings. He continued that the Salem Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee has requested the Visitors Center have more visibility. The banner is 8' x 2'. It has a red background with white, Clarendon style letters. Mr. Johnson suggested that there be more of a border around the outside of the letters. He also suggested that the NPS logo be added to the banner. Mr. Clarke asked Mr. LaChapelle if the banner could be made of cloth. Mr. LaChapelle responded that he would find out the cost difference. He thought cloth might be cost prohibitive, especially since the banner will only be temporary. Dale Yale made a motion to approve the banner with the condition that the use of cloth be investigated and that the NPS logo be added and that the outside border around the letters be expanded. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Atomic Candy - 2 Lynde Street - Sign Application • Mr. Rick Paige appeared before the DRB with an application to erect two signs at 2 Lynde Street. The first sign will be erected above the doorway of the business. It is 42" x 30". The second • sign is a right angle sign to be hung on the existing bracket. This sign is 24" x 36". The signs will have a painted white background and vinyl black letters. The graphics will be pink, black, grey and yellow. Mr. Johnson suggested that the existing bracket be moved to be centered over the window. Ms. Yale asked what material the signs will be. Mr. Paige replied that the sign is aluminum, but he would use wood, if the DRB requested it. Mr. Clarke commented that the aluminum sign could be attached to a thick piece of wood. Mr. Johnson suggested that only one graphic image be used, not the two graphics, as shown. He also requested that color samples be submitted. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign with the condition that thickness be added to the sign, either by constructing the sign out of wood or attaching the aluminum sign to a wood and that the bracket be centered over the window and color samples be submitted. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Tucker Mathews Condominiums - Essex Street - Window Replacement Mr. Winston Foote and Mr. Orest Manzi appeared before the DRB to replace the 47 windows in • the complex. Mr. Foote stated that all owners have agreed and all the windows would eventually be replaced. Mr. Manzi explained the vinyl windows have a wood sash with fixed-applied muntins on the inside. Mr. Johnson stated that all the windows on the Essex Street facade be replaced at the same time. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the Essex Street windows be replaced at the same time. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. An Apple A Day - Derby Street- Cafe Permit Mr. Clarke abstained from discussion and vote on this agenda item. The owners of Apple A Day appeared before the DRB for permission to place umbrella tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of their business. There would be approximately 4-6 tables. The Board requested more information on what type of furniture would be used and asked for a site plan of how the tabled would be placed. • Kennedy's - Essex Street - Cafe Permit • The owners of Kennedy's also requested permission to place four umbrella tables outside of their business. The Board requested more information on what type of furniture would be used and asked for a site plan of how the tabled would be placed. (Please note both cafe permit applicants provided the DRB with the information they requested and subsequently received approval to proceed to the SRA) Salem Loan & Jewelry -New Derby Street- Preliminary Review - Sign Application Mr. Jerry Gold appeared before the Board with preliminary plans to erect a 19' long, deep blue awning over his storefront. Mr. Clarke commented that the building owners have not completed the renovations of this building, as previously approved by the DRB. Mr. Johnson stated that the building owners be notified of this. The Board informed Mr. Gold that they were not in favor of the use of awnings on this building. • Mr. Gold stated that his alternative plan is for a black wooden sign with gold letters, which he would submit at a latter date. Red's Sandwich Shop - Central Street -Awning Application Mr. John Drivas appeared before the DRB to place a 2'6" awning over his door with lettering, as submitted. Mr. Johnson stated that this would be too low and there would be a redundancy by having a sign (existing) and lettering on the awning. He felt that other methods be researched to attract attention to his business. He also sated that if an awning would be used, it should be made smaller. There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor,motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky • Secretary esd/drb/61892.min r� MM Salem Redevelopment A Ithnrlt\! AI JJ TELEPHONE 744-6900 f ♦ [\I u��::�`L��IC[TTC 10],� 7IA.4580 Mv■ ■v� •v' vi�E .iAi@ivy �n�� . l�t un, Design Review Board May 20, 1992 AGENDA 1 . Carlson Real Estate Sign Application 2 . Marketplace - Jim Duratti • Facade Renovation 3 . Peabody Block Facade Renovation • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 20, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 1992, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8 : 30 a.m. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, John Willand and Kathy Winn. Kim Lord, Staff Assistant to the SRA, was also present. Carlson Real Estate - 207 Washington Street - Sign Application Representatives from Carlson Real Estate presented sign plans for an internally illuminated panel sign and a window lettered sign. The internally illuminated sign will be placed in the sign box over the business storefront on Washington Street. It is a 2 ' x 12 ' white aluminum sign cabinet which will have black lettering and a red centered 'o' as shown in the drawings presented. The window sign will be black lettering with the red centered 'o' with the dimensions of approximately 4' x 1' to be centered in the large window bay. John Willand made a motion to approve the signs as presented. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • James Duratti - Marketplace Stall (Unit #2) - Door installation Mr. James Duratti appeared before the DRB to request the installation of a door with an interior push bar to a Marketplace Stall (Unit #2) as shown in the specifications submitted. Mr. Duratti explained that the stall will be used to house Dracula's Castle a tourist attraction that has opened during Salem's Haunted Happenings and now will be extending their operating hours to during the summer and fall months. The door is required by the Fire Department and the Building Department as a fire exit. It will be used as an emergency exit door only. The dimensions of the door will be approximately 37" x 85" and will be placed in the area that now houses a boarded window as shown in the photographs submitted. The door will be painted the same color as the stall. Chris Greene asked if there would be any type of door knob devices on the outside of the door. Mr. Duratti responded that there would not be. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the installation of the door as presented with the conditions that the door never be used as an entrance and that there be no external hardware on the door. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so approved. • Peabody Block - Facade Renovations Mr. Ed Clinton and Mr. Jack Kenney appeared before the Board with updated plans for the Lappin Park building facades. Mr. Clinton stated that at the last meeting the Board preliminarily approved the concept of the facade with the conditions that more windows be added to the upper stories, the realignment and addition of piers and columns and changes to the scoring of the stucco material on the upper floors. Mr. Clinton stated that a construction panel which will include elements such as brick, mortar and stucco colors and details will be constructed to be approved on site. Mr. Clinton went on to state that the first floor facade, one-story, corner Park area, will be brick. Mr. Willand asked how the replicas of the existing column capitals would be constructed. Mr. Clinton replied that a skilled craftsmen will be carving the design from wood panels. Mr. Willand suggested that a mold be made from the original capitals and be reproduced in a fypon type material. Mr. Kenney responded that this would be too costly. Mr. Willand asked if the proposal could be researched before ruling out the suggestion. He also stated that many times in development plans, such decorative elements have been inadequate when the project was finished. He stated that detailed drawings should be provided of these elements. Mr. Greene requested samples of similar work that craftsmen have • done on other buildings. Mr. Kenney stated that detailed drawings will be provided of these elements. Mr. Greene also commented that there could be a color and texture problem where the brick meets on the side of the building by the east elevation. He further stated that the Essex St. elevation not be part of the approval. He requested a detail drawing of the corner transitions. He also asked if the color would be applied to the Essex St. building fronts. Mr. Clinton replied in the affirmative. Mr. Willand requested that a one (1) ft. long section mock-up of the corner moldings be provided to the Board for review. At this time the Board was shown preliminary renderings of Foodies Pizzeria. Mr. Willand stated his concerns about the placement of the control joints in the large panels. He felt they should have an orderly pattern. Mr. Clinton responded that the control joints would be placed to break at the windows so that not as many breaks would be seen. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the revised drawings of the • Lappin Park facades with the conditions that a large mock-up panel of stucco color be provided, a mock-up or detailed drawings of the capitals be provided, a detailed drawing of the corners of the buildings from the corner line to street level be provided and that all sample materials be submitted for final approval. John Willand seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary e d/drb/52092.mio • • ae SalemRE Redevelopment AuthorityTELEPHONE 744-6900 ONE SALEM, GREEN, SALEM, MASSP.CHUSETTS 01470 744-4580 Design Review Hoard Wednesday, April 15, L992 8 : 30 a.m. AGENDA 1 . Daly & Daly - 1 Church Street Sign Application 2 . Sailor ' s Curiosity Shop - Charter Street Sign Application • 3 . Ye Olde Dog House - Salem Marketplace Sign Application Facade Improvements 4 . Roosevelt ' s - 300 Derby Street Sign Application • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES APRIL 15, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 1992, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8 : 30 a.m. Those in attendance were: Fred Johnson, Chris Greene, Kathy Winn and Tim Clarke (late) . 1. Daly & Daly - 1 Church Street - Sian Application Attorney Kevin Daly presented an application to erect a sign on the front of his building, as shown on the photograph submitted, located at 1 Church Street. The sign is 22"x 12" and reads Daly & Daly Law Offices. The sign has gold lettering and a black background. Mr. Greene stated that the sign should have more of a black border, so that the letters do not look crowded. Mr. Daly replied that the sign has a gold border. Mr. Greene stated that there should be 2" of space around the sign and 18" of lettering. He also stated that the sign be centered equally between the existing sign on the other • side of the building. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the sign as presented, incorporating the above discussed suggestions. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 2 . Sailor's Curiosity Shoo - Charter Street Sian Application Fred Johnson excused himself from this vote and discussion to present this application. Mr. Johnson explained that the Peabody Museum is planning to reopen the Pickman House on Charter Street as a gift shop. He is requesting two signs (one surface and one free standing) . The signs will have white lettering, light gray trim and black images as shown. The surface sign is 6' x 2' and the free standing sign will be 916" from grade with a sign dimension of 4' x 41 . Mr. Greene suggested that there be more space around the border to make the sign more legible. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign application as submitted with the condition that more space be added around • the border. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • 3 . Ye Olde Dog House - Salem Marketplace - Sian Application Facade Renovation Mr. Ron Bovio presented an application for a sign and facade renovations for his business located in the Salem Marketplace. Mr. Bovio explained that he would like to add a screen door on the inside of the existing storefront doors, as shown on the drawings submitted. He also presented plans to construct a stand-up counter on the side of the market stall to be built from pressure treated wood. Mr. Greene suggested that top grade lumber be used and stained with a preservative to match the grey color on the stall. He stated that pressure treated wood cracks and warps. Mr. Bovio then presented his sign application. The sign will be 36"x 2811, made of medex and hang from the existing sign pole. The lettering is red, the dog character is black and the hot dog will be colored to match a hot dog color. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as • presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 4 . Roosevelt's 300 Derby Street An application was submitted for a free standing neon sign with a reader board to be placed in the corner of the parking lot at 300 Derby Street in place of the existing brick sign. The sign is proposed to be 20 feet high. Mr. Greene commented that the sign was too high, as the street lights are 181 . Mr. Greene stated that he was not in favor of the reader board on the sign and continued that the sign ordinance does not allow such reader boards. Mr. Johnson suggested that the sign be placed in the existing plant bed and have white letters and a dark green background and lit with a spot light. After much discussion, the Board concurred that the sign application should be resubmitted and the following incorporated into the new design: • - removal of reader board - reduction of height of sign - relocation of sign to plant bed • - sign to be one-sided exterior lighting be used - there be a border around the sign - color be changed to a white/light background and dark letters. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/41592.min Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE X44-4580 Design Review Board Thursday, March 12 , 1992 8 : 30 a .m. AGENDA 1 ) Angelica ' s - 7 Central Street Sign Application • 2 ) 25 Lynde Street Window Replacement 3 ) Kid Stuff Etc. - 20 Central Street Sign Application 4 ) Naumkeag Antiques - 24 Congress Street Window Replacement Sign Application 5 ) Ye Olde Dog House - Marketplace Facade improvements • • DRB Minutes Thursday, March 12, 1992 8:30 a.m. The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 12, 1992, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Dale Yale, Tim Clarke, Kathy Winn. Kim Lord, Staff Assistant to the SRA, was also present. Angelica's. 7 Central Street - Sign Application Ms. Barbara Syfranski reappeared before the DRB with alterations to her sign. As recommended at a previous DRB meeting, she replaced the size of the sign from 24" x 22" to 36" x 30", with an additional sign "readings" with the dimensions 8" x 20". The larger sign has been made heavier and chains on metal bars will be used to stabilize the bottom of the sign. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Kids Stuff Etc., 20 Central Street - Sign Application Mr. John Ronan appeared before the DRB with an application to erect two signs. The first sign is 11" x 96" and will be affixed above the window outside of the building facing Front Street. The second sign is 8" x 70 ''/z" and will be placed above the doorway on Central Street. The signs have a white background with different color lettering reading "Kids Stuff Etc." on the fust line and"used-buy-sell"on the second line. Mr. Greene suggested that there be more spacing between Kids Stuff and the word 'etc.'. He also expressed his concern with the second line of the sign, stating it was confusing to read and understand. Mr. Clarke suggested the word "Resale" be substituted for the word "Used" or the word be placed vertically down the right of the sign instead of horizontally across the bottom of the sign. Mr. Clarke made a motion that there be at least a 1" white border around the 8" sign and that the second line be removed from the Central Street sign and that there be a 2" white border on the Front Street sign. Mr. Green seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so • carried. • 25 Lvnde Street- Window Replacement Mr. David Jaquith reappeared before the DRB to inform them that the owner of the property has agreed to replace all the windows in the building, but requests that the fire dormer windows, which are smaller, remain. He stated that at the last meeting the Board had a concern with the use of snap in muttins, and Mr. Jaquith stated that the muttins can be affixed to the windows. The windows are double glazed and have no storm windows. The screens are on the inside of the window. The existing dormer windows do have storm windows. Mr. Greene made a motion to allow the replacement of the 25 windows with the condition that the muttins be permanently affixed to the outside of the new windows dormer windows can remain as existing. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Naumkeag Antiques, 24 Congress Street- Window Replacement and Sign Application Mr. Tim Clarke abstained from discussion and vote of this agenda item. Mr. Shawn Clarke and Mr. McCerty appeared before the DRB with an application to replace the wooden bay window with a single pane of glass with all wooden moldings to be painted • with Benjamin Moore Sheraton Beige HC-57. The window as it currently exists is not conducive to a retail use, as it has several small panes of glass. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the window replacement as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. McCerty continued that he would like to erect two signs. The first sign would be placed over the storefront window. It is a wooden 2' x 9' sign (the same dimensions as the Grapevine Restaurant sign), with black painted letters and a white background. Mr. Greene stated that the sign should be centered with equal amounts of brick being exposed on each side. The second sign is also 2' x 9' and will be placed over the window on the side of building facing Derby Street. Mr. Greene asked the dimension of the window. Mr. McCerty stated it is 6 '/z feet. Mr. Greene stated the sign should not be flush with the end of the window as proposed. The sign should start approximately one foot in from the edge of building and be centered around the window and the brick. • • Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the two signs with conditions stated above. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky esd/drb/31292.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 1992 , in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8: 30 a.m. Those in attendance were: Staff Assistant Kim Lord, Kathy Winn, Tim Clarke, Dale Yale and Fred Johnson. 1. Cabot Money Management - Essex Street Sign Application Mr. Robert Lutts appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a right angle over his entranceway. This sign is 2' x 41 , has a black background, cream colored and a cream border. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the conditions that the corners be cut to create more detail. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 2 . Angelica's - 7 Central Street - Sign Application Ms. Barbara Syfranski appeared before the DRB to erect a • right angle sign over the entranceway to the store on existing brackets. The sign will be hung from two (2) chains and will be 2 ' x 21 , design and colors as shown on the submitted drawing. She also stated that an additional "cloud" will be hung from the sign. The Board was concerned about the small scale of sign and its stability. Ms. Syfranski stated that she could move the existing bracket down so the sign would be lower and appear to be in better scale. The Board tabled this application, so they could visit the site. They also asked the owner to consider a larger, more stable sign. 3 . Convenient Cupboard - Corner of Washington/Essex Streets - Temporary Sign Application Ms. Lord updated the Board that the granite detail for the first floor of the Endicott Center has been ordered and will be installed in the Spring. The owners of Convenient Cupboard would like permission to erect two temporary banners across each facade until the granite is installed • and permanent signage can be erected. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the temporary banners for no longer than 90 days and that the plywood around the windows be removed along with all the other paper signs in the windows. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 4 . The Box Shoo - 191 Essex Street - Sian Application Mr. David Butler appeared before the Board with a change to his previous sign application. The signs will now have a carved trolley and read Trolley Shop and will be hung over the doorways on Essex Street and Central Street. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 5. 25 Lynde Street - Window and Door Placement Mr. David Jaquith, architect for the building owner (Drew Romanowicz) , appeared before the DRB with a plan to replace 18 windows and an entranceway on the right side of the building. He explained a fire had damaged the building and the windows have already been purchased. He showed on the • plan what windows would be replaced. He explained that the existing entrances to the second and third floor are no longer needed. The windows are double hung and have snap-in muntins. There are seventeen windows that will not be replaced. Mr. Johnson made a motion that all the windows be replaced and be 6/6, also that the side doors should remain and requested that the existing purple door be painted a more appropriate color. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • esd/drb/21992.min DRB Minutes January 15, 1992 8:30 a.m. The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on January 15, 1992, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Kathy Winn, Fred Johnson, and Dale Yale. The Box Shop, 191 Essex Street- Sign Application Mr. David Butler appeared before the DRB with an application to erect two 25" x 43" signs over the entrances on Central Street and Essex Street. He stated the signs would be similar to the one that is existing at the Marketplace. One of the signs would say "Trolley Stop" and one may say "1 Hour Photo" instead of"Woodworking" as shown. They will be on a right angle over the doors at best 10 feet from ground and will have indirect lighting by a spotlight. The signs will be black and white and the "Trolley Stop" sign will have a red brick colored background With white letters. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor,motion so carried. • Mailboxes Etc 203 Washington Street- Sign Application An application was presented to the Board to place a 2' x 10' internally illuminated sign in the sign box above the storefront at 203 Washington Street. The sign will have a white background and blue letters and will be designed to replicate the business card sample submitted. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all in favor, motion so carried. Other Business Mr. Johnson requested that a letter be sent to the new sign design company located on Essex Street stating that they are in an SRA District and need to obtain approvals for their signage. They are currently in violation because they have window lettering and an A-frame sign on the sidewalk. LesdISEllen here being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. espectfully Submitted, S. Dubinsky /drb/11592.min DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • Wednesday, December 19, 1991 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, December 19, 1991 at 8 : 30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, and Kathy Winn. Kintish Chiropractic Dr. Jeffrey Kintish reappeared before the Board with photographs of his building, which were requested by the DRB at an earlier meeting, and an application to erect a 4 'x4 ' illuminated sign. The sign has a white background with blue lettering. Mr. Greene commented that the sign should be rectangular, not square. Mr. Johnson asked Dr. Kintish if the window signs would be removed once this sign is erected. Dr. Kintish responded in the negative. He explained that there were several different doctors sharing this office space. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding the window signs not being removed. He felt the front facade looked very cluttered. Dr. Kintish explained that a sign along the upper facade is needed because when people come around Riley Plaza, they do not see his office. Mr. Johnson also agreed that the sign should be rectangular. Another issue which was discussed was that the total amount of signage on the facade, if this sign is approved, would exceed the signage requirements for the district. Mr. Johnson recommended that the occupants of the building present a single sign for all of the businesses so as not to exceed the signage requirements of the district. Samuel Denbo - Central Plaza Mr. Samuel Denbo and Ms . Carin Gordon appeared before the Board with a sign proposal for their offices located at 20 Central Street, Suite 110 . The signs are individual gold mylar letters with black outlines applied to the window and doorway of the office. The letters are approximately 2-3 inches high and occupy a total of approximately seven square feet. Tim Clarke made a motion to accept the application as presented. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Peabody Block At the last DRB meeting representatives for the Peabody Block development appeared before the Board with a request to change the granite face material of the connector core building to stucco on the upper levels of the building. The granite facade will be maintained on the first level . The Board visited the site, and felt that the connector core was so far back that it is not very visible. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the change from granite to stucco on the upper levels of the connector core building at the Peabody Block. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem YMCA Attorney Richard Stafford and representatives from the Salem YMCA appeared before the DRB to address previously raised concerns regarding the new addition' s proposed building line on North Street. Attorney Stafford presented photographs of the proposed building line and the straight line. The pictures were taken from across North Street and the line was marked out by Salem YMCA children. Mr. Johnson stated that he still feels that the relationship of the facade to the street is a very important issue. This opening • leaves a whole in the block, and the building will not look square to the street. The Church is square to the street. He felt that the building will looked added on, and break up the street line. Mr. Stafford explained that the existing building on the corner of Sewall and Essex Streets is not square. He also reiterated that it has taken three years of negotiations between the Church and adjacent building owner, Mr. Levin, to agree on all the easements for the parking lot, walkways and driveways . Mr. Greene felt that the problem is not squaring off the building, he felt the problem was on the street line and strong landscaping should be designed for the parking area. He felt the building was far enough back from the street line and the proposed building angle was subtle enough not to be noticed, especially if landscaping is used to draw attention to the street line. Mr. Clarke commented that the ideal circumstance would be for the building to be built on the street line, but he felt that the building angle as shown on the plans is not significant. He also agreed with Mr. Greene regarding the need for trees and strong landscaping on the street line. He state that he was prepared to approve the building footprint as shown. Mr. Johnson commented that a 2 story building will still have a • great impact on the street; the landscaping, in his opinion, will just help improve the parking lot. The Board did express their concern over the design of the North Street facade. They did not want it to look like a back of a building. Dan Meus, project architect, explained that the North Street facade has been designed not to take away from the architecturally significant characteristics of the Church. The brick sample has been chosen to try to match the brick color of the Church. The facade has a simple and regular pattern with large windows on the upper floor and smaller windows on the lower level where the pool will be located. There are some decorative elements proposed for the building such as different textures and colors of cement block. The lighting for the parking lot and walkway areas will be attached to the building. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the building footprint and basic design of the structure with the condition that more detailed plans of the landscaping and building design details be submitted for further review. Tim Clarke seconded the motion. All were in favor of this motion with the exception of Fred Johnson. Motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary ibm/bn/drbminl2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1991 The Design Review Board met in open session on Thursday, December 12, 1991, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Kim Lord was also present. Barnett Mortgage Corporation- 265 Essex Street- Sign Application Mr. Alex Doce, president of Barnett Mortgage, presented an application to move his existing sign from 298 Essex Street to his new office space at 265 Essex Street. The sign is a right angle, 5' x 4 %2', wooden sign. The sign has a black background with gold letters and burgundy trim. The sign will be hung on the left hand side of he building on the beige stone area above the fust floor window as shown on the submitted photograph. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Vernon A. Martin Realtors - 1 Church Street - Sign Application • Mr. Peter Sholds appeared before the DRB with a sign application to relocate an existing sign from 102 Lafayette Street to Church Street. The wooden, right angle sign is 4' x 6'. The sign will be centered over the large window as shown in the photograph. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the sign application as submitted. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor,motion so carried. Christian Payen- Peabody Block - Sign Application An application was presented to relocate an existing sign into the sign band on the Washington Street of the Peabody Block facade. The sign is wooden with a black background, white letters and light blue border. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the sign application as submitted. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Cabot Money Management, Inc. - 216 Essex Street- Facade Renovations Mr. Robert Lutts, Attorney Scott Grover and Robert Scagliotti, architect, presented plans to move the existing doorway up two window bays. The existing door will be used, and add two windows to the side of the building to match the second floor windows. • Mr. Johnson asked if there will be shutters on the windows. Mr. Lutts responded there would not • be. Mr. Johnson suggested that the bricks being removed be used to form the window arches being constructed. Mr. Lutts responded that that is what is being planned, so the brick material matches what is existing. Ms. Winn asked if there is any signage being proposed at this time. Mr. Lutts responded there is no sign package at this time. It will be submitted later. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the proposal as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Olde Discount - 211 Washington Street - Sign Application An application was presented to erect a sign in the newly constructed sign band. The sign will be I F x 22". It has a white background with blue letters and a red and blue logo, as shown. The existing sign will be moved around the corner and placed on the brick band between the first and second floor windows, as shown on the submitted photographs and drawings. Mr. Clarke recommended that the words stock brokerage be added to the lower portion of the new sign to better identify the type of service the business provides. • Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Salem Partnership 6 Central Street- Sign Application An application was presented to erect a wall sign to the left of the Partnership's entry door. The sign is 12" x 39". It is mahogany wood with white molding, a red logo and 22K gold leaf letters with a black outline. The word `THE' is white. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Peabody Block - Lappin Park Facade Renovation The owners of the Peabody Block appeared before the Board with revised drawings which reflect the addition of windows,twelve in total, on the upper floors of the Peabody Block building facing Lappin Park. The plans also show reconstruction of the capitals on the false columns to match the front facade. Mr. Johnson commented that the molding on the stucco facade is off-center and should be • adjusted. He also requested to see the stucco color, and requested the material and color be mocked-up on site. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the design as presented with stucco color and materials to • be approved at a latter date. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\121291 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1991 • The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, October 11, 1991 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Staff Assistant Kim Lord was also present. Derby Studios - 224 Derby Street- Sign Application An application was presented to erect a 2' x 12' sign over the awnings located on the Derby Street facade as shown on the submitted drawing. The sign has a black background and gold lettering. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Colonial Mortg_a eg Company - 76 Lafayette Street - Sign AEplication Mr. David Gaudreault presented an application to erect a sign in the archway at 76 Lafayette Street. The sign has a white background and black letters, as shown int he submitted drawing. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign with the conditions that it be centered int he bay and it be the only sign in the bay. It was further conditioned that the sign be brought to hang • flush with the front plane of the archway. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Sterdu Furs - 131 Essex Street - Sign Application An application was presented to erect a right angle sign with the dimensions of 27" x 41". The sign has a white background with red, painted letters and a black border. Mr. Clarke pointed out that the colors of this sign should be consistent with the company's existing sign. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign application with the conditions that the sign have a maroon background with gold letters,to match the existing sign and the sign be mounted the same height as the Saccon's sign. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Armory Design Plans Mr. Fred Johnson recused himself from discussion of this agenda item. Please note Mr. David Hart, Planning Board members was present for this discussion. • Mr. Joe Lynch from Heafitz& Co. and Mr. Bill O'Leary from Dyer Brown were present with drawings for the Armory site. Mr. O'Leary stated that he has been working for several months to design space for the National Park Service and the Museum. The design for the front portion (headhouse) are still being developed. The interior of first floor will be used as exhibit and retail space. The second floor will house exhibit space and link to the Essex Institute. The third floor will be used for Museum administration. The drill shed space will be used by the National Park Service. There will be a pedestrian plaza and will connect to the Essex Institute Garden. There will be bus drop-off space on New Liberty Street. Auditorium space is being planned to seat 200 people. Mr. Greene recommended that a raised area stage be designed for the auditorium. Ms. Yale asked if seating will be fixed or removable. Mr. O'Leary replied that the seating will be fixed and be constructed on a slope. Mr. O'Leary continued that there are no plans for the second story space in the drill shed. At this time, Mr. O'Leary focussed on the drawings for the New Liberty Street elevation. As far as the head house portion of the facade, Mr. O'Leary stated that the walls and the structural brick were in bad condition and recommended taking down the two side walls and reconstructing a common wall. The parapet height will be maintained and fenestration will be added to support the building's inside functions, such as offices, etc. Mr. O'Leary then showed elevations of the Essex Street and Brown Street facades. Mr. O'Leary then presented a design for the entrance feature to the NPS building. The design is for an open arcade type area. Mr. Greene commented that this new feature should read as a new, contemporary design, but by using brick and stone makes it harder to achieve this goal. Mr. Greene was in favor of • introducing light, and encouraged the use of glass and skylights. Mr. Greene asked how security would be provided for the Essex Institute gardens. Mr. O'Leary responded that this issue is still in discussion, but the use of gates seems to be the solution. Mr. Clarke asked where the service facilities, such as rubbish storage, removal and deliveries. Mr. O'Leary responded that all service activities will take place off of Brown Street. Mr. Greene asked if improvements, specifically tree plantings, could be done in front of the garage as part of this project. Ms. Lord responded in the affirmative, stating federal funds have been committed for this. Mr. Greene stated the importance of trying to mask the garage's huge entrance by screening the area with trees. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the preliminary design of this project. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no farther business, Ms. Yale made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/101191.min DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, September 11, 1991, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Shirley Cervoni Walkway A sign design was presented for a 12" x 30", free standing, wooden sign to be erected in the plant bed at the rear of City Hall at the entrance to the Essex Street Mall. The sign will have a dark green background with gold lettering. It will be installed on a wooden post, approximately six feet high. Ms. Win made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Financial Planning Strategies - 190 Essex Street - Sign Application A sign application was presented for the erection of a 12" x 48" wooden sign over the entrance to the business located at 190 Essex Street. The sign will have a maroon background and gold • lettering. Ms. Win made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Block- Lappin Park Storefront Elevations Mr. Carl Dumas and Mr. Ed Clinton presented preliminary design plans for the proposed storefronts opening onto Lappin Park. They explained that the current walls were built as fire walls and are in poor condition. They are proposing to cover the decayed brick work with stucco and insert 2/2 windows. The exact locations of the windows have not been determined. The basic plan includes turning the corner of the Washington Street building with a cornice, brick pier and a capital. This treatment will be repeated approximately three times with stucco in between. The storefronts will have a painted wooden panel and a sign band. The storefronts will be largely glass. Mr. Johnson felt that the new facade should have a better relationship to the facades on the Washington and Essex Streets buildings. He continued that another major concern was that the windows not be left as an option. He asked if the existing window configuration could be used. Mr. Clinton responded that this option was explored, but did not work. • The Board also expressed their concern regarding the use of stucco on the facade. Ms. Winn I asked if the stucco material would be similar to the connector core. Mr. Dumas responded it • would be similar, but has a more masonry type finish. The Board asked the applicants to redesign the storefronts with a fixed window pattern, and asked for more detailed drawings, and material samples. Credit Bureau of Eastern Massachusetts - 18 Front St - Awning/Sign Application Ms. Drusilla Fallon presented an application for an awning/sign to the Board. The proposed awning will be a blue sunbrella color and will be extended across four storefront windows with the name of the business and logo printed in white, 6", Helvetica Italic letters on the flap of the awning. The awning is triangular in shape, similar to the awning at Alex & Lucille's. It is 24' long and extends 3' over the sidewalk. The awning will be fastened to the wood window frames. Mr. Johnson was concerned that the awning extended over all four windows. He felt that this would break the rhythm of the bays and interrupt the street line of individual awnings. He felt that if awnings are to be installed, they should be installed on each window separately to conform with the existing awnings. The Board agreed with Mr. Johnson's concerns. Mr. Clarke made a motion to deny this application. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. East India Garaee Sign designs were presented to the Board for the new vaulted entrance way to Museum Place located on Church Street. Four schemes were shown to the Board, as well as the method of attachment and fabric color of the sail over the entranceway were presented to the Board. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve Scheme 2 for the entrance way sign on Church Street and approved the method of attachment and fabric color for the sail over the entrance way as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/91191.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES JULY 25, 1991 A regular meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Thursday, July 25, 1991, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. The following Planning Department staff were also in attendance: Gregory Atkins, Kimberely Lord, William Luster and Juli Riemenschneider. Lappin Park Mr. Luster explained to the Board that since the last DRB review of this project, more green space has been added to the park and the retention of the diagonal walkway was endorsed by the SRA. Juli Riemenschneider, Planning Department Landscape Architect, reviewed the design with the DRB members. She pointed out that more green areas and trees have been added to the plan. She stated that the diagonal walkway has been retained, not only because it is a proven traffic pattern, but so that people will be encouraged to walk through the park and not by it. People generally will not walk on green areas. • Mr. Greene asked what type of trees will be planted on the site and how tall will they grow. Ms. Riemenschneider responded that Birches and Bradford Calary Pears are being proposed for their flowers and fall colors. They will grow to a height of thirty feet. Mr. Greene asked if the developers plan to renovate above the first floor. Mr. Luster responded that a $100,000 loan has been granted by the SRA to the developers with the conditions that renovations take place and the DRB will be able to review these designs in great detail, since so much SRA money will be spent for this specific purpose. Mr. Luster stated that one tenant has already approached the SRA staff for a loan to open a restaurant on the first floor. Mr. Greene stated that at the present time this facade is unattractive, and cautioned that the trees should be large enough to continue to ameliorate the disrepair of the facade as it exists now. He suggested either Red Maples or Crimson Kings, as planted on Derby Street or Red Oaks. Ms. Riemenschneider suggested planting Lindens and then some flowering trees in the front areas of the park. Ms. Riemenschneider continued to describe the details of the low walls surrounding the park, the benches, trash receptacles, lighting and finial details. • Mr. Green asked if there would be grass around the trees. Ms. Riemenschneider explained that there will be mulch first, and as the tree grows larger, the mulch would be replaced with grass. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the design plans as presented. • Mr. Greene stated that he did like the design changes presented at today's meeting. He continued that he would have liked to find a way to change the existing walking behavior and eliminate the diagonal walkway, because he felt there was still too much pavement on the site. He did state that he would like to see extra money spent on trees. Mr. Luster responded that the base bid for the trees will be increased to ensure that larger trees are planted on the site. Ms. Winn seconded Mr. Clarke's motion. Fred Johnson voted in opposition to the motion, all other members were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Greene asked that in the future the DRB be consulted on City projects such as this one, since this Board can work with the City during early design phases. (Let the record show that Kathy Winn left the meeting at this time.) Body Talk - 6 Front Street - Awning/Sian Application Ms. Robin Grant appeared before the DRB with an application to place a black rounded awning over the entranceway to her business. The • lettering on the awning would be white and the highest letter, as shown, is ten inches high. Mr. Greene stated that the awning should not be placed on the granite, as it will disrupt the facade design. Mr. Johnson agreed that the awning should be mounted inside the doorway with no hardware being attached to the granite facade. Mr. Greene also suggested that the proposed letter style be changes i to Times Bold. The Board also expressed their concern with the current use of neon at this location and asked the SRA to enforce the guidelines of the SRA. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the application with the conditions that the awning be mounted inside the granite doorway and no hardware be affixed to the granite facade and that the letter style be changed to Times Bold. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Seems Like Yesterday - 10 Front Street - Awning/Sign Application Ms. Kathy Driscoll-Gauthier appeared before the DRB with an application to a place a cranberry colored rounded awning over her business doorway located at 10 Front Street. The awning will have • creme colored lettering, as submitted. 2 Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the .application with the • conditions that the awning be mounted inside the granite doorway and no hardware be affixed to the granite facade and that the letter style be Times Bold. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. O'Flaherty's - 3 Central Street - Awning Material Mr. O'Flaherty submitted color and material samples (RC525) for a striped awning to cover the existing awning hardware located over his two storefront windows on Central Street Chris Greene made a motion to accept the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Marketplace A final color pallet for painting the Marketplace stalls and assorted historic flag designs for the Essex Street Mall were presented for final approval. Chris Greene made a motion to accept the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Temptations The DRB asked the staff to look into the fact that Temptations awning sign is back lit. They were not aware that this awning was presented to the DRB in such a manner, and received final approval. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary ..a%e.nvzse,..m The following are applications that were walked around to DRB members for their comment: Sterdu Furs - 131 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Christos Stergiopoulos submitted an application to relocate one of his wooden 14" x 8 ' signs located at 191 Essex Street to 131 Essex Street. The sign has a maroon background and gold letters. • 3 The Board approved this request with the condition that the entire • sign band at 131 Essex Street be painted white as specified in a previous approval for the building. Caffe Graziani - 133 Washington Street Sicm Application Ms. Paula Graziani has requested permission to replace the existing signage at the Derby square Restaurant located at 133 Washington Street with a black aluminum insert with gold foil tiffany letters reading 'Caffe Graziani' on the front of the building. The dimensions are 14" x 1518" (same as existing) . The rear sign ( 12" x 3211 ) will also be changed to read 'Caffe Graziani' . The owners are also requesting permission to apply white vinyl letters to the glass (40" x 12" ) , as shown. The DRB approved this application as presented. An Apple A Day - Derby Street - Outdoor Cafe Request The owners of An Apple A d\Day have requested permission to use the new outside sidewalk expanse in front of their business as a cafe area. The DRB asked that the SRA establish a policy for outdoor cafe use before the DRB reviews this request. ..amrovzsa...m • 4 ' a • Salem Redevelopment Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 0 970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS July 25, 1991 Lappin Park The Design Review was presented with final plans for the public improvements scheduled for Lappin Park (corner of Essex and Washington Streets) . After the DRB initially reviewed the plans they felt that there was not enough green space and were not in favor of the diagonal walking path proposed. Since that time, there has been more green space added to the area, and the SRA has • endorsed the diagonal walking path concept. The Planning_ Department' s landscape architect stated that the diagonal walkway will serve to bring people closer to the eventual storefronts at the Peabody Block and will keep them away from the busy street. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve plan as presented. Body Talk - 6 Front Street - Awning/Sign Permit Ms. Robin Grant appeared before the DRB with an application to place a black rounded awning over the entranceway to her business. Lettering on the awning would be white and the highest letter will be 10 inches. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve application as presented. Awning frame must be affixed inside the granite trim. A concern regarding the use of neon lights on the building was raised, however the Board felt enforcement of regulations was the responsibility of the SRA. �1 Seems Like O -m'is - 10 Front Street - Awning/Sign Permit _ - Ms. Kathy--Driscoll-Gauthier appeared--before the DRB _with-. an — ----- application to place a cranberry rounded awning over her business doorway located at 10 Front Street. The awning will have creme • colored Times Bold lettering. DRS RECOMMENDATION: Approve application as presented. Awning frame must be affixed inside the granite trim. ._ e�a O'Flaherty' s - 3 Central Street - Awning material Mr. O'Flaherty submitted a striped awning color and material sample (RC525) to cover existing awning hardware located over his two storefronts on Central Street. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Temptations The DRB asked the staff to look into the fact that Temptations awning sign is back lit. They were not aware that their approval allowed for a back lit sign. The staff will look into this discrepancy and try to rectify the situation. Salem Marketplace A final color pallet for the Marketplace stalls and assorted historic flag designs for Essex Street was walked around to a majority of DRB members for approval. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. • Sterdu Furs - 131 Essex Street - Sign Permit Christos Stergiopoulos has requested permission to relocate one of his wooden 14" x 8 ' signs located at 191 Essex Street to 131 Essex Street. The sign is wooden with a maroon colored background and gold letters. This request was walked around to a majority of DRB members for approval. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The DRB approved this application with the condition that the two existing signs located at 191 Essex Street be removed from the building and the entire sign band be painted white as specified in the conditions of the previous approval for work (window replacement) at 191 Essex Street. Caffe Graziani - 133 Washington Street - Sign Permit Ms. Paula Graziani has requested permission to replace the existing signage at Derby Square Restaurant located at 133 Washington Street. The front sign will be replaced with a black aluminum insert with gold foil tiffany letters with the same sign dimensions (14" x 15 ' 8") and will read Caffe Graziani. The rear sign (12" x 3211 ) will be altered in the same fashion and the addition of white v_inyl applied window lett_e:ring approximately 40" x 12"-is - being requested. This proposal was walked around to a majority of DRB members. • DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. • An Apple A Day - Derby Street - Outdoor Cafe Request The owners of An Apple A Day located on Derby Street have requested permission to use the new outside sidewalk expanse in front of their business to place tables and chairs outside for a cafe. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The DRB has not reviewed this request. We would like the SRA to establish a policy for outdoor cafes before the DRB reviews any concrete designs. esd\files\826memos 7, • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 21 1991 The Design Review Board met in open session on Tuesday, July 2, 1991, at 8 :30 a.m. , in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Anne Farnam, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. 1. Allan Insurance Agency - Church St Sian Permit Mr. Michael Price, Property Manager for the Essex, appeared before the DRB to request an amendment to the previously approved block lettered sign for the Allan Insurance Agency. The new sign has script lettering. The colors and dimensions will remain the same. Chris Greene made a motion to amend the sign as presented. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Chris Greene felt that the approved consolidated sign plan for the building be revoked, as the building manager has already requested two amendments from the original approval. Fred Johnson made a motion that the approved consolidated sign • plan for the Essex be revoked. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 2 . Lappin Park Mr. Luster informed the Board that for several years the City has been trying to acquire the Penn Realty Trust parcel of land on the corner of Essex and Washington Streets. As a result of remaining CDAG funds, an offer was made to the owner of the parcel to purchase this land and also to name it Lappin Park in memory of the owners' parents. This piece of property has been acquired and design plans have been prepared to convert this corner into a park. Gregory Atkins, Planning Department Assistant, explained to the Board that there were several pre-existing conditions taken into consideration when designing this park such as the need for space in front of the storefronts to be used for both pedestrian access and outdoor cafe seating. There is also evidence of a strong diagonal walking pattern which has been incorporated into the plan. Amenities include period lighting and benches. There is a brick sitting wall along the exterior and the entrances to the park are delineated by brick pillars. Chris Greene expressed his concern with the design and the • effects of so much paving material on this corner. Mr. Luster responded that the brick wall is only 18 • y " high and the existing diagonal path in the center is a proven fact that people want to walk this way. He continued that pedestrians have three choices: to walk around the exterior, around the storefronts, or through the middle of the park area. Fred Johnson felt that it would be more beneficial for these stores to only have two ways to walk. Mr. Atkins responded that the storefronts can still be viewed from the center walkway, so benefit to the stores still exist. The Board discussed several other urban design issues and Mr. Luster stated that he would take the Board's comments back to the Planning Department's landscape architect to make amendments. 3. 58 Federal Street - Paint Colors & Repairs Mr. Ed Mello, owner of the building located at 58 Federal Street, appeared before the DRB with an application to approve the body paint and trim colors for this building. The body paint color will be Benjamin Moore Briarwood 73 and the trim will be Cottage Red 22. Mr. Mello also asked to replace some rotted wooden planks on the rear decks of the house. Mr. Mello also requested that his previous application, denied by the DRB to replace rotten wood around the exterior trim with vinyl, be reconsidered for approval. Mr. Johnson responded that using vinyl would devalue the house. He stated that the painting of the building and the replacement of the rotted wood would be approved. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the paint colors as stated above and to approve the replacement of the wooden planks on the rear decks with wood only. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 4. 60 Washington Street - Emergency Repairs Attorney Roger Soderberg appeared before the Board with an application for emergency repairs at 60 Washington Street. He explained that there has been severe water damage to the storefronts and proposes to repaint the brick, caulk the windows, and cap off the sign band. The sign band will be repainted to match the existing. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the repairs as presented. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 0 2 5. Marketplace and Essex Street Mall Improvements Mr. David Pelletier, Chairman of the Market and Tourist Commission appeared before the DRB with several proposed improvements to the Marketplace and the Essex Street Mall. The first improvement he discussed was the painting of the market stalls. Each stall would be painted, with a different color scheme. Mr. Johnson requested that the actual pallet of colors to be used on each stall be submitted for final approval. Mr. Pelletier's second improvement consisted of removing existing benches and trash receptacles and constructing a staging platform to be used for entertainment purposes. Mr. Johnson requested a detailed plan showing the new platform and delineating what exactly would be removed. Mr. Pelletier also requested that the City directory sign be moved from the existing Front Street location to Derby Street and that it be painted black. The other improvement Mr. Pelletier suggested was that all the newspaper boxes spread out throughout the downtown be consolidated in one area. • Mr. Johnson suggested that the moving of the directory be coordinated with the Planning Department to better consolidate all the existing independent signage systems throughout the downtown and that the newspaper boxes be moved to the Town House Square area. At this time, Mr. Pelletier presented plans to remove the existing benches outside of Kennedy's Butter and Egg Store and Derby Square Books to create an area for tables and chairs. Ms. Farnam asked if the public would still be allowed to use the area. Ms. Lord responded that the area would remain SRA property and the public could still use the seating. The benches would be relocated to another area. The Board felt that the SRA should be involved in general policy discussion regarding the removal and relocation of benches within the downtown. The final proposal presented by Mr. Pelletier was the installation of metal flagpole holders along the Essex Street Mall. He stated that these flags would align the mall to give it a sense of color and attract people to walk through the • downtown area. 3 The Board was in favor of this improvement. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the concept of painting P P g the market stalls with the condition that a color pallet be presented for final approval and that a detailed drawing of the proposed stage area for the Marketplace be submitted. He further motioned that the relocation of the newspaper boxes at Town House Square and the installation of metal flagpoles be approved. He continued that the SRA address the removal and relocation of benches throughout the downtown and that the Planning Department be involved in the moving of any directional signage within the downtown. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 6. East India Garage Banner Abdul Hamadeh from ASEC Engineering appeared before the Board with design plans and color samples for vertical banners to be placed on the garage. The banners read 'East India Garage' and 'Museum Place' from the top down. Mr. Johnson suggested that a "P" be placed on the bottom of some of the banners to indicate parking, and also suggested that the letters be white. Mr. Hamadeh showed plans for a sail type banner over the new • entranceway to the Museum Place Mall. The Board expressed their concern about exactly how the banner would be affixed. Mr. Hamadeh stated that he would return with a final design for affixation. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve two of the banner designs and that white lettering be used. Anne Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Ms. Farnam made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary 4 �e�osQa IiQ6Qe�tQQ A DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FRIDAY, JUNE 7 , 1991 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, June 7 , 1991, at 8 : 30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, John Willand and Kathy Winn. Camera Ready Type & Graphics - 181 Essex Street - Sign Permit Mr. Michael Epstein appeared before the DRB with an application to. erect a 71" x 23" , wooden sign centered over the entranceway to the building located at 181 Essex Street. The sign has a dark brown/maroon background and beige lettering. The Peabody Museum owns this building and they have approved the sign design. The sign is being moved from another location and the picture of the sign presented shows the sign is in good condition. The shop will be the only tenant located on the second floor of the building. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the application as presented. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Red' s Sandwich Shop - 15 Central Street - Outdoor Cafe Facade Mr. John Drivas, owner of Red' s Sandwich Shop, appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a facade structure for a summer, outdoor cafe. Mr. Drivas explained that the existing dumpster will be removed from the site and 8-12 tables and chairs will be placed on the area located between the sandwich shop and the former Boys Club building. The 2 ' x 12 ' entrance structure will be constructed of wooden lattice and bolted to the building. He added that the weight of the flower boxes, as shown on the plan, will keep the structure sturdy. The structure and sign will be painted red and/or white. There is an old sign which he is considering refurbishing. He might just use the name Red' s over the entranceway painted with black lettering and a white background. The Board suggested that the signage not' overpower the structure. Mr. Willand asked if the openings will be trimmed. Mr. Drivas responded that the openings will have a quality finish. There is actually two sets of lattice that.'will be 12" apart, so each side will have a finished appearance. Mr. Willand asked if the dumpster is being moved to another location. Mr. Drivas responded that the dumpster will be removed from the site during the summer and every day trash pick-up will be re-instituted. y "iQ isalem,QJfMAQ X101970Q Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the request of Mr. Drivas for an outdoor cafe with the entranceway as shown, with the condition that all openings be finished and the color scheme of red and white match the existing color of the main building. 58 Federal Street - Exterior Painting. and Facade Renovations Mr. Michael Shapiro, contractor, appeared before the Board with an application to repair eaves, fascia, soffit, rails and window trim at 58 Federal Street. He proposed to replace the existing window casings, eaves, etc . with aluminum and vinyl . The existing decorative block under the eaves is also proposed to be removed. Mr. Willand felt that this proposal would diminish the attractiveness of the building. Mr. Shapiro responded that the owner is proposing to use vinyl to reduce maintenance. . Mr. Willand asked if this house was located in an Historic District. Ms . Lord informed Mr. Willand this was not in an Historic District . Ms . Winn added that if it were, the Historical Commission would not allow the proposed materials to be used for this rehabilitation project. Mr. Willand asked what material the existing siding was . Mr. Shapiro responded that it was asbestos . Mr. Clarke stated that although we cannot control what has happened to this building in the past, we must not allow this building to continue to lose its historic fabric. This street contains many historic, architecturally significant buildings, and we should not approve any alterations to this house that would deteriorate its value. The Board was in agreement that they could not approve the proposal submitted for 58 Federal Street. Mr. Clarke made a motion to deny the application for 58 Federal Street. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary ibm\esd\drb6791 • DRB Minutes May 22, 1991 8:30 a.m. The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, 1991, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Dale Yale, Tim Clarke, Fred Johnson, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. First Universalist Society - 211 Bridge Street - Sign Applica ion * Dale Yale abstained from discussion and vote on this agenda item. Mr. Jim Harrison appeared before the DRB with a sign application to erect a 49" x 60" informational sign on Bridge Street. He explained that the sign has already been purchased and indicated on the photograph presented what the sign looks like and where it will be placed. It will be used to publicize Church events. He continued that there are sidewalk improvements taking place on Bridge Street and bushes will be placed around the base of the sign. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Dodge Street Bar & Grill - 7 Dodge Street - Facade Improvements/Sign Application Mr. Allen Berzofsky appeared before the Board with plans to replace the boarded up windows on the building to match the existing and with an awning design of blue and white striped canvas. Plans also included painting the emergency door to match the brick color of the building. Mr. Greene suggested the side door be painted gray to match the trim color. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the change that the emergency exit door be painted gray to match the building trim. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Tucker Matthews Condominiums - 129 Essex Street - Window Replacement Mr. Orest Manzi, contractor, appeared before the DRB with an application to replace all the (47) windows in the condominium complex. He explained the original windows were poorly installed and some have fallen out. The new windows are Marvin tilt windows with permanently fastened interior mullions with wood sashes. All the windows will be duplicated to match the original configurations. • Mr. Greene stated that any configuration changes must be come before the DRB for approval. He also stated the original approval for the windows were for mullions on the • outside. Mr. Greene stated he would like exterior mullions on the windows, and requested they be painted to match the trim. Mr. Manzi stated this company does not make these energy efficient windows with the exterior mullions. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the application. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Essex - Church and Essex Streets - Sign Application At the last meeting, Mr. Price received an approval for a consolidated sign system for this building with the condition that the Key West Aloe sign be painted maroon to match the other new signs. Since that time, the Key West Aloe owner has asked that we amend this condition since her background coordinates with the inside color of her store. Mr. Price is also asking that each business be allowed to choose their own background color. Mr. Greene made a motion to amend the previous approval be allowing the Key West Aloe sign color to remain and that Mr. Price submit a pallet of colors for DRB approval. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky esd/drb152291.min • 4 Salem 44-6900 ®Redevelopment Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7 44 .4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS May 22, 1991 First Universalist Society - 211 Bridge Street - Sign Permit Mr. Jim Harrison appeared before the Board with a sign application to erect a 49" x 60" sign on Bridge Street in front of the church's rear entrance. The sign has a white background with black removable lettering. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. • The Essex - Church & Essex Streets - Sign Permits At a previous DRB meeting (April 18, 1991) , the Board aproved two new signs for The Essex, as well as a consolidated sign system for the entire building. This aproval was made with the condition that the existing Key West Aloe sign be painted to match the other new signs. Since that time, the owner of Key West Aloe has stated her opposition to the painting of her sign, as it coordinates with the interior of the store. With this in mind, the managing agent for The Essex requested an amendment to the previously approved consolidated sign system. The amendment will allow proposed signs to have different color backgrounds, which must be individually approved by the Board. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the consolidated sign package, as previously presented, with the amendment that the existing Key West Aloe sign be left as is and background colors of future signs be individually approved by the Board. Tucker Matthews Condominium Association - 129 Essex Street - Window Replacement Mr. Crest Manzi, contractor, presented an application to remove all the existing windows (47) in this building and replace them with new, wood windows. The windows will be replaced to match the existing window • configuration. DRB RECOMMEENDATION: Approve as presented. Salem mm Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 Dodge Street Bar & Grill - 7 Dodge Street - Facade Improvements Mr. Allen Berzofsky, owner, appeared before the DRB with a facade improvement plan for 7 Dodge Street. The major facade renovations include: installation of two windows which are presently boarded up, installation of awnings over all windows and the entrance doorway and replacement of the existing sign. The proposed sign will read "Dodge Street Bar & Grill" and will have white lettering on a dark blue background. DRB RECOMMENDATION: To approve the window installations, awnings and signage with the suggestions that the side, emergency exit door be painted gray to match the building trim. • E934 • •y • DRB Minutes April 18, 1991 8:30 a.m. The Design Review Board met in open session for their regularly scheduled meeting on April 18, 1991, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Kathy Winn, Tim Clarke and John Willand. The Essex - Church and Essex Streets - Sign Permits Mr. Michael Price from National Development & Associates, Managing agent for The Essex, appeared before the DRB with sign applications for Allan Insurance Agency, Inc. (Church St.) and Beatrice & Beatrice, Attorneys-At-Law (Essex St.). Each sign is 12" high and 52" long. They have a maroon (Panton 1815C) background and gold painted letters. At this time, Mr. Price presented plans for a consolidated signage system for the entire building. The plans showed the size, shape, color and location of each proposed sign. Mr. Clarke asked if the background color to the Key West Aloe sign will be changed to • match the new signs. Mr. Price replied that at the present time no discussions have taken place to change the background color. Mr. Clarke also pointed that the Key West Aloe sign is gold carved and the two new signs are painted. He also noticed the downspouts were damaged in the photograph shown. Mr. Price asked that the tenant have the option to either have a gold painted or carved sign. He also reported that the downspouts will be repaired. Mr. Willand suggested that there be a less awkward way to sign the double tenants than one sign over the other. He felt the signs be side by side with the edges centered in the doorway. Y Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the two signs presented and the consolidated sign system as presented with the conditions that the Key West Aloe sign be painted to match the other sign and that the double signs be placed side by side instead of on top of each other and also the downspouts be repaired with tin or better - not pvc piping. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Fireman's Memorial - 48 Lafayette Street Monument Erection Mr. Richard Malhoit appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a Fireman's • Memorial Monument on the planting strip at Central Fire Headquarters. The monument will be 48" x 60" x 48" with a refurbished bell to be placed on the top of the monument that was taken off the Webb Street Fire Station and which was cast in 1846. There will • be two bollards with a chain erected as shown to protect the monument. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Temptations - 304 Essex Street Facade Improvements Mr. Alan Winer, building owner, and Joe Luna, architect, appeared before the DRB with plans to renovate the storefront at 304 Essex Street. Mr. Luna explained that the existing wooden storefront would be replaced with aluminum and glass and the existing marble base would be replaced with brick and capped with limestone. There will be awnings installed and neon window signage. There will be a new door on North Street and the existing air conditioning unit will be removed. Mr. Willand suggested that the architect use a colored finished aluminum or investigate painting over the aluminum. Ms. Winer responded he will research these suggestions to see if they are economically feasible. Mr. Clarke expressed his concern that this new facade is not sensitive to the look of the • building and its surrounding neighborhood. He felt that the renovation should try to restore the building back to its original state. He also felt the awning shape and neon signage was not in keeping with Salem's historic surroundings. Mr. Luna responded that the awning shape was designed to fit the signage. Mr. Willand asked the architect for section details. Mr. Clarke asked that the awning shape be changed and neon not be used. He also suggested that the signage indicate this will be an ice cream store. Ms. Winn stated that she was not as concerned with the awning, as she was with the use of neon. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the facade renovation with the conditions that window section details be submitted, the owner investigate painting the aluminum trim around the windows and doorway. Final signage designs need to be submitted and were not approved. The Board raised their concern with the use of neon and requested the words ice cream be used in the sign design. Ms. Winn seconded the motion. Mr. Clarke was opposed stating that the new design did • not reflect the sensitivity and appropriateness of Salem's historic architecture. All others were in favor, motion so carried. • Interior finishes were also submitted, but they are not under the Board's jurisdiction and were not reviewed. East India Garage - Facade Improvements Abdul Hamadeh, engineer from ASEC Corporation, appeared before the Board to continue discussions regarding the improvements to the East India Garage. At the last meeting, it was the consensus of the Board not to install planters, as previously proposed, but to install banners. There is still debate whether to remove the wooden slats and replace them with colored pipes, as proposed. There is a glass vaulted entrance and awning being proposed for the Church Street entrance and an awning over the New Liberty St. entrance. Mr. Luster stated that the City would like to remove the slats from the Church Street side of the garage and install colored piping. The slats would remain on the Essex Street side of the garage. Mr. Willand stated he was in favor of the new entrance element, but suggested the piers be more rectangular. • Mr. Willand made a motion to accept the drawings of the facade improvements as shown and discussed with the condition that further details, colors, etc. be submitted and the columns for Church St. entrance be redesigned. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky e d/drb/41891.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Wednesday, March 27, 1991 Minutes A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, March 27, 1991, at 8 : 30 a.m. in the second floor conference rom at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. T' S Indoor Golf - Sign Permit Mr. Steve Tompkins, owner of T'S Indoor Golf, located at 281 Essex Street has appeared before the Board with a sign application to erect a sign over the business ' s Crombie Street entrance. The sign is 30" x 30" and has a white background and green letters, as presented. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Ms . Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Saccon Jewelers Building - 131 Essex Street - Window Replacement Mr. Michael Brophy, contractor for Mr. Van Dell (building owner) , has appeared before the DRB with a request to replace all the windows on the second and third floors of the building with new 6/1 windows . A sample window was provided for the Board to view. Mr. • Brophy explained that the mullions are built into the window; they are not snap on mullions . Mr. Brophy requested approval to brick up the two large windows on the second floor and to install two 6/1 windows, which is what was original to the building. The new windows will match the window pattern on the upper floors . Mr. Brophy also informed the Board that the existing Pattee - Anne signs will be removed from the building and the existing sign band will be painted white. Mr. Clarke asked if the middle of the existing lintel on the second story can be removed and the brick be continued to touch the existing brick. Mr. Johnson agreed that the middle portion of the lintels be removed so that the facade will not look patched. Mr. Brophy was not certain if the middle lintel portion could be removed, but he agreed to investigate this request. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the replacement of the existing windows with new 6/1 windows with built-in mullions, to approve the removal of the signs and the painting of the sign band, and to approve the bricking up of the middle of the two larger windows and the installation of two new windows with the condition that the middle portion of the lintels be removed and the area be bricked all the way up to the existing brick. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. • East India Garage Ms . Kathy Winn informed the DRB that structural repairs to the East India Garage have begun. She explained that Mayor Harrington, in conjunction with his economic development plan, Salem Rebuilds, has made a commitment to upgrade City-owned property such as the East India Garage. The Mayor would like to see the garage be visibly improved along with the. structural repairs . Specifically, the major exterior changes being proposed are the removal of the slats from the garage and the addition of planters in the base of the new concrete crickets and the planting of juniper plants which would be visible from the exterior of the garage. There is also a proposal for banners to be placed along the sides of the garage,and the addition of three pipe rails along the openings for safety, if the slats are removed. The Board reviewed the proposed drawings of these changes and then visited the site where some slats have been removed and plants placed on the exterior for the Board' s comment. Mr. Johnson asked at what percent capacity the garage operates . Mr. Winn replied that the garage is not full on a daily basis and useage decreases on the weekends . These changes have been developed to attract more people to use the garage. Mr. Johnson felt that the horizontal slats hide this very large building mass • located within Salem' s historic downtown. He was also concerned that all the cars would be seen if the slats were removed and this would not be a positive improvement. Mr. Johnson also stated that the slats should not be removed from the Essex Street side of the garage. Mr. Johnson stated that the banners could be placed on the garage, even if the slats remained. Ms. Yale commented that she understood the goal to make the garage more visible and applauds the City's efforts to revitalize the downtown, but she felt that some compromises should be made such as the addition of the banners over the existing slats and at least the slats being kept intact on the Essex side of the building. Mr. Johnson commented that juniper would turn a purple color in the winter months and would not look very aesthetically pleasing. Ms . Yale added that she liked the idea of using real greenery around the exterior of the garage, however, it requires a great deal of maintenance to keep the plants looking alive and flourishing. Mr. Johnson suggested that a stronger sense of entry to the garage be studied. He noticed that there are no parking signs on the garage. He felt a more pleasing entrance and better signage would help to increase usage. Ms .. Winn asked the Board if they agreed with the idea of painting the exterior of the garage. Mr. Johnson suggested staining the slats all one color, but was not in favor of painting the structure itself . Mr. Clarke was not in favor of painting the building. He did agree that the slats should be cleaned and painted to blend in with the color of the garage. He also suggested that the building be power washed to remove the mold off of the concrete. Mr. Clarke stated that he was in favor of placing banners on the garage. The Board agreed that the planters should not be added to the structure. They did not bring final closure to the issue of removing and/or refurbishing the building slats . They did agree that banners should be placed on the building whether or not the slats remain. The Board felt that the banners should be solid colors, since they are probably less costly and easier to replace, and some banners should be 'topic ' banners used to advertise and promote different events throughout the downtown. There being no further business, this meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S . Dubinsky Secretary ibm\bn\drbmn327 Salem Redevelopment Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 P 74+A3t1J DRB RECOMMENDATIONS March 27, 1991 April 18, 1991 T'S Indoor Golf - 281 Essex Street - Sign Permit Mr. Steve Tompkins appeared before the Board with a sign application to erect a 30" x 30" sign over his business's Crombie Street entrance. The sign has a white background and green lettering. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Saccon Jewelers Building - 131 Essex Street - Window Replacement Mr. Michael Brophy, contractor, presented an application to remove all the existing windows on the second and third floors of this building and replace them with new 6/1 windows with built-in mullions. The Pattee-Anne signs will be removed from the building and the sign band will be painted white. This proposal also calls for the removal of the two large windows on the second floor, bricking up the middle area and installing two new 6/1 windows which will line-up with the windows on the third floor. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the condition that the middle section of the lintels where the large windows are being removed, be removed and replaced with brick, resulting in the brick areas all touching so as not to make the area looked patched. East India Garage - Facade Improvements The Board has met on several occasions to discuss facade renovations to the garage. The improvements which have been proposed are the removal of the wooden slats from the building, the installation of colored pipe rails, for safety purposes, once the slats are removed, the installation of concrete planters and juniper plants, and the installation of banner to be placed along the building. There is also a proposal to place a glass vaulted awning over the Church Street entrance and a canvas awning over the parking entrance. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board did not approve the installation of planters, or the removal of the slats and the addition of pipe rails. The Board did approve the banners and both the mall and parking lot entrance awning treatments. Salem Redevelopment 6900 Authority iONEIV ALEM REEN,I ALEM ASSACHUSETTS 019701 TELEPHONE 7Z.44 The Essex - Church & Essex Streets - Sign Permits Mr. Michael Price from National Development & Associates, managing agent for The Essex, appeared before the Board with an application for signs for Allan Insurance Agency, Inc. and Beatrice & Beatrice, Attorneys at Law. Each sign is 12" high and 52" long. They have a maroon (Pantone 1815C) background and gold painted letters, as presented. The Beatrice & Beatrice sign will be located over the entrance door to their office on the Essex Street side of the complex. The Allan Insurance Agency sign will be placed over the doorway on the Church Street side of the building. Also, Mr. Price requested approval of a consolidated sign system for the entire building. He explained that all the signs will be the same size, shape and colors. He also explained where each business's sign would be located. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the two signs and the consolidated sign • package as presented with the condition that the existing Key West Aloe sign be painted to match the other signs. These approvals are also conditioned upon the repair of the damaged downspouts (seen on a photograph which was presented). They must be replaced with tin or better and not pvc piping. Fireman's Memorial - 48 Lafayette Street - Monument Erection Mr. Richard Malhoit, engineer, appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a monument on the planting strip at the Central Fire Headquarters at 48 Lafayette Street. The monument will be 48" x 60" x 48" with a refurbished bell taken off the old Webb Street fire station which was cast in 1846. There will be two bollards with a chain erected in the front to protect the monument. Mayor Harrington has sent a letter to the Salem Fireman's Relief Association endorsing this project. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. Temptations - 304 Essex Street - Facade Improvements Mr. Alan Winer, building owner, and Joe Luna, architect, appeared before the DRB with a facade improvement plan for 304 Essex Street. The major facade renovations include: replacement of the damaged marble base with brick and 1 • limestone capping; replacement of the wooden storefront with aluminum and 1/4" I glass and a new door. There will be two awnings installed, one over the storefront on Essex Street and one over the side window on North street. IJ Lia Salem Redevelopment 446900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 Proposed signage, in addition to the awnings, is neon script letters in the two Essex Street windows (final sign design plans have not been submitted). The existing Salem Used Furniture Sign will be removed and as a result two glass side panels will be exposed. The existing cornice will remain. Some interior finishes were submitted to the DRB, but since they are not under the DRB's jurisdiction no discussion ensued. DRB RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the facade improvements and the awnings with the condition that window details be submitted and that the owner look into painting the aluminum trim around the window surfaces and/or around the doorway. Signage for the windows was not approved at this time, as no final designs were submitted and there was some concerns raised by the Board regarding the use of neon. It was • suggested that the words ice cream be used in a sign design to identify the business use. It was also noted that one member felt that the new facade treatment of this building did not reflect the sensitivity and appropriateness of Salem's historic architecture. M17WP • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 1990 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, December 19, 1991 at 8 : 30 a.m. , in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Kintish Chiropractic - 231 Washington St. - Sian Permit Dr. Jeffrey Kintish presented an application for a sign to be placed over his storefront at 231 Washington St. The sign has white lettering and a blue background. Mr. Greene commented that the building is horizontal and the sign should not be square, it should be rectangular. Mr. Johnson asked if the signs in the window will be removed. Dr. Kintish responded that there are no plans to remove the window signage. Mr. Johnson responded that the existing signage is very cluttered, and therefore it makes it difficult to read any of the signs. The Board also raised a concern that with all of the existing • signage, this building could be over its allowed square footage for total signage. They asked Dr. Kintish to prepare a more comprehensive sign package for the offices located in the space and resubmit a new application. Samuel Denbo, CPA, Carin Gordon. Attorney at Law - Central Plaza - Sign Permit Mr. Samuel Denbo and Ms. Carin Gordon appeared before the Board with a sign proposal for their offices located in Central Plaza (20 Central Street, Suite 110) . The signs will be gold mylar letters with a black outline, applied to the windows of the office. The letters are approximately 2-3 inches high. The doorway will have the address and suite number applied, and the window will list each of the applicant's names as shown on the submitted drawing. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Block - Facade Renovation Mr. Carl Dumas appeared before the Board to amend a previous approval for the use of granite on the upper floors of the connector core of the Peabody Block. Mr. Dumas stated that granite will still be used on the street level and requested that a pink • colored stucco, as submitted, be substituted on the upper floors. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the use of the pink stucco un the upper floors of the connector core. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem YMCA - Proposed Addition . Attorney Richard Stafford and Mr. Meus, architect for the project appeared before the Board to continue the DRB process for the proposed YMCA addition. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding the building being set back so far from the street line. He felt that the proposal leaves a large whole in the block and that the building will look out of place. Attorney Stafford explained that this project has taken three years to negotiate with all the different parties involved. There will still be a whole in block, even if the building is brought out to the street because of the existing parking easement for the apartment building. Mr. Greene stated that squaring off the building to the street may not address the problem. Mr. Greene felt that the problem is the street line and there is a need for stronger landscaping. Mr. Clarke stated that ideally it would be best to bring the building out to the street, but he also agreed stronger landscaping on the street would rectify the impact. He felt that the addition was the back of a building and the architect has done a good job making it aesthetically appropriate. Mr. Meus stated that by keeping the building set back, you are still able to see the church facade. The facade brick will be similar to the church. There will be different color tile and textured tile to make the facade more interesting. At this time, Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the building footprint and the basic design with the condition that a more detailed landscaping plan and decorative material samples be submitted. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion. Ms. Winn, Mr. Greene and Mr. Clarke were in favor of the motion. Mr. Johnson was opposed. Motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Clarke made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary "d\drb\121990.min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 5, 1990 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, December 5, 1990, in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, Dale Yale, Beth Debski, and City Planner William Luster. Kintish Chiropractic - Sign Permit Dr. Jeff Kintish appeared before the Board with a sign application for his business at 231 Washington Street. The sign was a 4'x4, internally illuminated sign box with a white background and blue letters. The Board was not satisfied with the information that was provided, and asked Dr. Kintish to appear at a later meeting with more detailed information, specifically, a photograph of the building and surrounding area. VIVA - Sign Permit Joan Ortu presented an application to the Board for two signs for VIVA, an Italian restaurant located at Museum Place. The first was an 8' x 4' white canvas sign with red lettering to be placed over the existing light box on the Essex Street entrance to the restaurant. The second sign is a 10' x 2' white wooden sign with red lettering to be placed on the Church Street entrance to Museum Place. • The Board was concerned with approving the sign for Church Street. They felt that the Church Street entrance to Museum Place should have a uniformed sign directory and not several different types of signs with different colors, textures and dimensions. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the sign for the Essex Street entrance as submitted. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. 18 Crombie Street Mr. William Lundregan, attorney for the Holyoke Insurance Company appeared before the DRB with a plan to demolish the structure located at 18 Crombie Street and replace it with a parking area. Attorney Lundregan explained that Holyoke also owns the property where Joe's Auto Laundry is located, and they purchased 18 Crombie after the women who lived their passed away. Mr. Lundregran stated that this purchase was undertaken to land bank areas which are in close proximity to Holyoke similar to what the Peabody Museum and Essex Institute have done. The original intent of the purchase of this home was to renovate it into a conference facility. After an architectural study of the building was performed, Mr. Lundregan stated that it would cost Holyoke $190,000 to bring the building up to code for occupancy. He stated that there have been attempts made by Holyoke to relocate this building at Holyoke's expense, but to no avail. The company feels that it would be to costly to rehabilitate this building and proposes to demolish it or if demolition is denied, to board it up and let it further deteriorate. • • Mr. Lundregan asked the DRB to think about the development that has occured in this area, such as the demolition of the Salem Theater to build condominiums, the demolition of another house on Crombie Street to build condominiums and the City purchase of the land which now houses White Hen Pantry and Domino's Pizza. He also added that Holyoke was interested in purchasing the White Hen Pantry site at the time, but the City bought it. Mr. Lundregan stated that this area is a commercial B-5 zone, not residential. Mr. Lundregan stated that Holyoke has been in business since the 1840's. It employs over 200 people. When its new building was built great care was given to the design of the building. Holyoke provided underground parking for its employees. He submitted a City Council Order to the DRB which was presented to Holyoke on January 9, 1975 commending Holyoke for all of their efforts in constructing additional offices ace in the City of Salem rather than moving to Route 128 and commending Holyoke for its high sense of civic duty and responsibility. Mr. Lundregan asked that Holyoke's long standing commitment to the City of Salem be considered during this review process, and asked that this project be listened to with an open mind. He stated that Anne Farnam, Executive Director of the Essex Institute has sent a letter in opposition to this demolition. Since she is a member of this Board, he felt that she has already prejudged this situation and asked that she remove herself from discussion and vote on this issue. Ms. Farnam honored Mr. Lundregan's request and recused herself from the meeting. At this time Mr. Lundregan introduced Messrs. Doug Ryder and Pat Greco from • Holyoke and Demarco/Jarek architects. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Luster to explain the role the DRB and SRA have in this project. Mr. Luster explained that today, the DRB's role is to liten to the presentation of the architects, and although this is not a public hearing it has been agreed to allow the audience to express their views regarding this proposal. Mr. Luster informed the Board that the SRA is the only agency that has the authority to allow or disallow this demolition. Mr. Greene stated that issues related to economic consideration are usually not considered by this Board. This Board considers urban design issues and design impacts of proposals. Mr. Lundregan stated that the issue is the money that has to be spent to bring the building up to code. He also stated that he has offered that the City hire an architect to do a study and if their findings agree with Holyoke's findings that the building should be allowed to be demolished. Mr. Greene stated again that this Board looks at what the design impact of this demolition would be and what will be designed in its place. He further stated that it is not the charge of this Board to make demolition recommendations to the SRA. Mr. Luster stated that he is aware that the DRB does not make their decisions . based on economics, that is the SRA's role. He did state that an architect will be retained by the City to review the Demarco/Jarek study. • At this time Mr. Lundregran introduced Charles Demarco who made a presentation regarding the results of the Demarco/Jarek report and the future plans for this location. Mr. Demarco stated when doing this study he looked at the existing neighborhood, the repair costs and alternative uses for the site. Mr. Demarco stated the following: The house was built in approximately 1830, 15 different families have lived in the house, no one of any historic value stayed in the house, the kitchen and bathroom are additions to the house which now serve as a butress because the house is leaning on its brick foundation. The house was built on a creek bed. This area was always a mixed use neighborhood. Mr. Clarke asked whether the house was built there or moved to that location. Mr. Demarco responded that the house was built on the site. Other findings presented in the report were: roof in need of repair, walls cracked, chimney and shingles rotted and craked, water in the basement, the frame is settling, and the house is leaning to one side. Settling and cracking continues to take place in the house. There are several safety and health problems within the house. The house has carpenter ants, the casings are rotted, the heating system needs to be replaced, the electric service and plumbing is in need of repair and/or replacement. It is estimated that approximately $113,000 is needed to make the house liveable as a single family dwelling. The City has assessed the house at $157,600; Holyoke appraised the house at approximately $110,000; and Holyoke paid $167,000 to purchase the house and property. This being the case, it would cost a person over $200,000 to buy this house and renovate it. • Mr. Demarco went on to explain the proposed use for this lot after demolition is to asphalt the area and according to City requirements for parking and setbacks, convert it into a eight space parking area with planting strips and a six foot high fence. Mr. Lundregran stated that the property's direct abutter, James Jr. & Joanna Bennett, 16 Crombie Street, are in favor of the demolition and approve of the proposed parking plan. Mr. Clarke asked what the rehabilitation cost estimates were again. Mr. Demarco replied that it would cost $113, 000 to make the house a single family home. The $190,000 estimate Mr. Lundregran used earlier is based on converting the house into a conference center which was Holyoke's original plan before the study was done and proved to be cost prohibitive. At this time Mr. Luster opened the meeting for comments from the audience: Ms. Ruth Gilbert Wall, 13 Crombie Street, stated that her basement looks very similar to the pictures shown by Mr. Demarco. She also stated that she did not agree with the figures quoted to rehabilitate the building. She stated that when the Peabody Museum and Essex Institute landbank, they use the land for a much better purpose. She felt that as a neighbor who also has to co-exist with a shelter on her street, she would rather see a family live in the house. She also stated that the SRA allowing condominiums to be built on the street was not a good idea. In closing she stated that she wished Holyoke had not bought this wonderful house, • they outbid several people who were willing to fix up the house and live there. Ms. Annie Harris, Chairman, Salem Historical Commission - Ms. Harris explained that Holyoke came before the Salem Historical Commission to ask for a waiver from the Demolition Delay Ordinance (postpones demolition for 6 months for any • house over 50 years old). The waiver was denied. Ms. Harris went on to state the following reasons why the house should remain: - 18 Crombie Street is part of a National Register District. - This building contributes significantly to the District. - This is the last downtown residential District. - The building is Georgian style with a center chimney. - The building contributes to the streetscape. - The District was formed ten years ago, and since then no buildings in the District have been torn down. - William Pike lived in this house, who was a friend of Nathaniel Hawthorne and President Franklin Pierce. Ms. Harris also expressed her desire to retain an independent third party to review the findings of the Demarco/Jarek study. She disagreed that the building was falling down. Ms. Harris stated that she is sympathetic to the desire of Holyoke to landbank, but feels a parking lot is not a desirable use especially if it involves the demolition of a building which makes up a National Register District. Ms. Harris closed by stating the Historical Commission has received numerous letters opposed to the demolition of 18 Crombie Street which she submitted for the record. She also informed the Board that they are welcome to review the minutes of the Salem Historical Commission meetings pertaining to this project. Frank Montessi, 15 Crombie Street - Mr. Montessi stated that he is a professional builder and contractor. He stated that the owner of the is not dead as previously conveyed by Mr. Lundregan. He stated his opposition to the demolition and also • informed the Board that he bid $75,000 to purchase the house and estimated that it would cost him $60,000 to repair the structure. Referring to Mr. Demarco's report, he claimed that all houses have some movement in their substructure, it is not an unusual occurance. Stanley Smith, former DRB & SRA member - Mr. Smith was opposed to this demolition. He stated that the formation of Heritage Plaza West was to encourage new growth in the area, but also to preserve the area by only allowing demolition as a last resort. Mr. Smith agreed that this demolition is a SRA policy issue. He went on to state that the major issue is one of historic preservation, and what will be the future use of the site. Mr. Smith also informed Holyoke that as an option instead of tearing the building down, they could receive 20% of historic tax credits of the $190,000 they estimate it to cost to rehabilitate the building. Russell Slam, Salem Historical Commission member - Mr. Slam stated his oppostion of the demolition. He informed the DRB that he has been through the house and disagrees with some of the claims the Demarco/Jarek study makes. He also warned that if 18 Crombie is demolished it heightens the possibility of 16 Crombie St. to be demolished also. The demolition of 18 Crombie Street will cause a 20% deterioration in this residential neighborhood National Register District. Mr. Slam closed by saying that Holyoke already owns the property, has accomplished landbanking, but there is no reason to demolish this home, especially for a parking lot. John Carr, Vice Chairman, Salem Historical Commission - Mr. Carr stated his • opposition to the demolition. He agreed that this is not a design issue and felt the demolition of this building to construct a parking area is not a better use and will undermine and deteriorate the neighborhood. Stephanie Montesi, 15 Crombie Street - Ms. Montesi expressed her opposition to this demolition. She also volunteered her expertise (BAC designer) and her husband's expertise to rehabilitate the house. She felt that this would reduce the cost and benefit the neighborhood,by keeping the house intact. She is opposed to demolishing the house to construct eight parking spaces. Mr. Luster thanked all concerned for voicing their opinions. He stated that the SRA would retain an architect/engineer to review the study. A site visit by the SRA and DRB will be scheduled to walk through the house. The comments heard today will be taken under advisement and be conveyed to the SRA. Peabody Block Representatives of the Peabody Block development have asked the Board to amend a previous approval by allowing the use of stucco instead of granite on the upper levels of the connector core building. A granite and stucco sample were submitted to the DRB. Mr. Johnson suggested that the DRB members visit the site and vote on this amendment at the next meeting. Salem YMCA Messrs. Richard Stafford, Dan Meus, Bruce McDonald, Bob Turner and Jim Geraghty presented plans for a two story addition to the Salem YMCA building. The new addition will house an Olympic size swimming pool, and fitness and day • care facilities. Mr. Stafford showed the DRB a site plan and preliminary facade drawings of the addition. He explained the building's position on the lot is very restricted due to agreements made between the Wesley Church and the property owner on the other side of the building. They have restricted the building to thirty feet in height and a width of 15 feet between the Church land and the Y building. Mr. Johnson asked if the building could be pulled out to the street. Mr. Stafford explained that the configuration of the front of the lot is split between Church property, YMCA property and an a driveway to a parking lot for another building, so the building cannot be moved up to the street line. Dan Meus, architect for the project, showed the Board design drawings. He explained that the front facade is a simple design so that the new building does not compete with the architecture of the Church. The base will be a split face concrete block, windows will be anodized aluminum, the bricks have been chosen to closely match the brick color of the Church, and lighting fixtures will also be placed on the facade for exterior lighting purposes. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern over the massing of the building and how it related to the street line. He felt the parking configuration was confusing and asked if the building could be squared off to match the street line. Mr. Stafford responded that the building is at a very slight angle which could not be noticed from the street. He also stated that the parking configuration and building placement took 2 1 years of negotiations between all parties for appropriate easements, if this was altered now, not only would renegotiation have to take place, but this project would have to be reviewed and approved again by the Board of Appeal and Planning Board. • Ms. Debski stated that this project went through a Site Plan Review Special Permit process by the Planning Board. The Planning Board has asked the DRB and SRA to review this project in detail, since the Planning Board would be reviewing much of the same items that the DRB would review. Mr. Johnson stated that he was still concerned with the building not being on the street and not being able to at least be brought out to a straight line. Mr. Stafford suggested that the Board member visit the site so that they will have a better understanding of the situation. He also stated that the contractors would place stakes or a fence defining the proposed building line. Photographs will be provided at the next meeting to better define the existing and proposed site conditions. There being no further business, this meeting stands adjourned. The next DRB meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 199D. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • M16WP • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES October 31, 1990 On Wednesday, October 31, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. the Design Review Board met in open session in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Anne Farnam, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, and Beth Debski and William Luster from the Planning Department. New Derby Street CDAG Mr. Stephen Dibble of the Salem Planning Department and Mr. Paul Lu, project architect appeared before the DRB with preliminary design plans for the New Derby Street CDAG project. Mr. Dibble explained that the scope of the project is to create an urban parkway which will link the downtown to the waterfront area. Mr. Lu explained that the preliminary plans show a new street with better defined curb cuts and new sidewalks. Several new street trees have been added. The plans also call for historic lighting, banners, trash receptacles and brick paved crosswalk areas. Mr. Luster stated that he has met with every business owner on the street and received positive responses from them for improving the area. These plans reflect the business owners comments and suggestions. After review of the plans, one of the suggestions made was to place a median strip in the center of the roadway. Mr. Lu stated that many large trucks need a wide turning radius and a planting strip could cause traffic problems. Mr. Johnson • commented that perhaps the sidewalk widths could be reduced so a green strip could be placed in the center of the lanes. Mr. Lu stated he would explore this possibility. Mr. Greene commented on the need to create a boulevard effect on the street which will make it inviting to pedestrians by having wide sidewalks and attractive amenities along the sidewalk area. He went on to state that money should be budgeted so that many large trees could be planted. Mr. Johnson was concerned with the use of banners and flags along the street. He felt that because there are no substantial buildings on the street to carry the banners. He feared the street would look circus like; he felt trees should be used to line the street instead of banners. He also commented that perhaps the street should be treated more asymmetrical so that the river side would attract more pedestrian traffic. Mr. Greene stated that making the street asymmetrical could be unfair to the businesses, or potential businesses on the side of the street closest to downtown. Mr. Greene further commented that we need to design something to get pedestrians to the other side of the street (downtown side), a obvious, convenient path other than the right up Lafayette Street. Mr. Johnson commented that more people need to be attracted up Hawthorne Boulevard. Mr. Johnson asked what considerations have been given to lighting on the street. Mr. Lu responded that he would like to use the lights approved for the Riley Plaza • project. He commented that the lights are part of the urban design aspect of the project and the lights chosen will be attractive during the daytime hours even when not lit. Chris Greene asked if any signalization is being planned for the Hawthorne • Boulevard/Congress Street intersection. Mr. Luster stated that the Planning Department is trying to get this intersection placed on the 1,000 worst intersection list the State DPW has which will be eligible for federal funding. If this project is accepted, it will not be constructed until after these public improvements are completed. Mr. Greene replied that design for traffic signalization should be done in conjunction with this project, so that the eventual traffic lights do not look superimposed. He stated that conduits should be laid during the public improvement process so that the street is not torn up twice. Mr. Lu stated that a traffic engineer should look into this issue. Mr. Luster responded that this is an important point, and we will try to incorporate it into these improvement plans. Mr. Johnson commented that some of the vertical elements being added to the street be sized down so that focus is removed from the N.E. Power towers. Mr. Greene also commented that the sidewalk line by the Southland parcel be moved backed to create a plaza area. Mr. Greene asked when we will see the updated plans. Mr. Luster stated that these comments will be incorporated into the plan, then C.K. LU will furnish 50% design phase plans for the Board to review, and hopefully the project can go out to bid by February or March. Mr. Greene stated that he would also like to look at the plans for Riley Plaza. Mr. Luster stated that these plans can be presented at a future meeting. Mr. Lu thanked the Board for its input, and stated he will begin the redesign • incorporating the suggestions made at this meeting. Minit Print - Sign Permit Mr. Dominic Mondi appeared before the DRB with a sign application for two signs for his business at 79 Washington Street. The first sign will be 8' x 1', white, plastic, non-illuminated, individual, upper case letters mounted on the sign band above his storefront. The second sign is a 4' x 2', wood carved sign to be placed in the window of his storefront. There are three lines of text printed in blue letters as shown on the drawing submitted. There are three different lettering styles on this sign. The Board recommended that all the same letter style be used in the wooden sign. They also suggested that the sign would be more easily read if the second line stating his services have upper and lower case letters or that it at least be split into two lines. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the sign package presented with the recommendation above conditional upon the submittal of a new drawing with the alterations shown. Anne Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor motion, so carried. Atlantic Computer - Sign Permit Ms. Barbara Rosenstein appeared before the Board with an application to relocate • a previously approved sign to a new location on 2 Lynde Street. The sign is wooden and has a tarten red background with gold painted Claredon Helvetica letters outlined in black. The sign is 36" x 48" and will be hung from a right angle bracket -2- at least 10 feet above the sidewalk over, or to the right or left of the Lynde Street entrance. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bleachers - Sign Permit The Board reviewed a revised draft of the sign replacement proposal for Bleachers (formerly China Clipper) located at 143 Washington Street. The Sign is 16' x 2' and will be placed in the existing sign boxes on the Washington and Lynde Street sides of the building. In the revised drawing, the restaurant name is located on the left side of the sign and the words dance club and restaurant are split into two lines on the right end side of the sign. The lettering style in block type. The colors for the sign will be Pantone 18-14444 and Pantone 18-1531 (same as previous China Clipper sign). Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the condition that all the illegal signage (banners, A-frame sign, etc.) be removed before a sign permit is issued for these new signs. Ms. Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. East India Garage - Structural Repairs Being the Planning Department Project Manager for the East India Garage project, Ms. Winn removed herself from discussion from this agenda item. . Mr. Abdul Hamadeh from ASEC Corporation appeared before the Board to inform them of the results of the structural study that has been completed by ASEC. Mr. Hamadeh explained that results of the study showed that there are leaks in the garage which need to be repaired, the doorways should be changed to glass for better security, and that exterior improvements should be made to the garage. Those improvements consist of removing the wooden slates to soften the concrete look of the building, adding planters to each floor and banners to the exterior. Another exterior alteration being proposed is changing the mall entrance on Church Street to a vaulted entrance. All proposed alterations were shown to the Board on a colored rendering. Mr. Johnson felt that removing the wooden slates would not be an improvement to the structure. He also felt that the banners would not last, especially during the inclement months and that the massing of the building would be too strong without the slates. Mr. Johnson also stated that the Essex Street side of the garage is directly facing the Peabody Museum's East India Hall and the slates have a definite softening effect. Ms. Farnam suggested painting the slates. Mr. Johnson felt that there is no justification to do that. He felt that the slates are not that offensive in their current state. Mr. Johnson asked how far along this improvement process is. Mr. Hamadeh stated that the bidding specifications are at the printers, but the • aesthetic improvements can be bid as an alternate. -3- Mr. Johnson and Ms. Farnam agreed that the slates should not be removed, the building or the slates should not be painted, banners should not be hung and the mall entrance changes should be reviewed further by the DRB. Mr. Hamadeh agreed to include the aesthetic improvements as alternates on the bid, and would return to the DRB with more detailed plans for the entranceway. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary MllWP • -4- e� Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS Wednesday, October 31, 1990 Minit-Print Sign Permit Mr. Dominic Mondi appeared before the Board with a sign application for two signs for his business at 79 Washington Street. The first sign will be 8' x 1', white, plastic, individual letters mounted on the sign band above his storefront. The second sign will be a wooden carved sign placed in the window of his storefront. There are three lines of text printed in blue letters as shown on the drawing submitted. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The DRB approved the building sign as submitted, and conditioned the approval of the window sign that all • the same style lettering be used and that upper and lower case letters be used in the second line of copy. China Clipper Restaurant The Board was presented with a second draft of a sign replacement proposal for Bleachers (formerly China Clipper) located at 143 Washington Street. The sign is 16' x 2' and will be placed in the existing sign boxes on the building. The colors for the sign will be be Pantone 18-1444 and Panton 18-1531 (same as previous China Clipper sign). DRB RECOMMENDATION: The DRB approved this draft as submitted. Atlantic Computer Center Ms. Barbara Rosenstein appeared before the Board with an application to relocate a previously approved sign to her new Lynde Street location. The wooden sign has a tartan red background with gold painted Claredon Helvetica letters outlined in black. The sign is 36" x 48" and will be hung from a right angle bracket 10 feet above the sidewalk over the Lynde Street entrance. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approved as submitted. • M9WP . DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 A regular meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wedneday, September 12, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Fred Johnson, John Willand, Kathy Winn and Staff Assistant Beth Debski. Brothers Deli - 283 Derby Street Tim Clarke excused himself from discussion and vote regarding this application. Mr. Donald Clarke, building owner, and Mr. Anthony Antoniou, restaurant owner, appeared before the DRB with an application for signage and awnings for Brothers Deli, 283 Derby Street. The awning covers the entire facade of the building with Brothers Deli & Restaurant in white letters on a solid green background centered over the doorways. On each side of the sign the canvas awning is striped. Above the awning are three canvas signs with white letters that read breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a white wooden sign with script that reads Brothers Deli Restaurant. Mr. Willand stated that there is alot of signage, but he does not feel this business is located in a "delicate area" of Salem. He did state that the sign on the driveway side does not conform with the canvas signage on the front and suggested that it be removed. Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn concurred with this statement. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the signage and awning package as presented with the condition that the sign on the side of the building be removed. John Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Sterdu Furs - 191 Essex Street Mr. Norman Houle of Pelletier Shade appeared before the Board to erect an awning at Sterdu Furs, 191 Essex Street. The awning is 6' long extending a foot on each side of the doorway and extends 3' high and deep. It is arched shaped to match the door and window openings. The awning color is a blue tweed as presented. The only lettering on the sign is the word "FURS" on each side of the awning. Ms. Winn informed Mr. Houle that the free standing, sandwich board sign in front of the store is illegal and dangerous and should be removed, but she had no problem with the awning proposal presented. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the awning as presented with the condition that the sandwich board sign be removed from the walkway. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. China Clipper/Bleachers - 143 Washington Street Mr. John Apazidis, manager of Bleachers appeared before the DRB with a sign application to replace the existing faces on the two signs now located at the China Clipper on 143 Washington Street. • The sign is V x 16' and will be the same colors as the China Clipper sign. After review of the drawing presented, the Board suggested that the lettering should not be italic, the letter height should be larger for "Bleachers" and the letter height smaller for "Restaurant and Dance Club". The Board suggested that a new drawing be submitted to the DRB for approval. The Board also stated that there is illegal signage on this building and it should be removed before any sign permits are granted. Ocean Chiropractic - 76 Lafayette Street Ms. Karen Whedon appeared before the Board with a sign application for gold with black edge vinyl lettering applied to two windows on the second floor of 76 Lafayette Street. After review of the application submitted, Anne Farnam made a motion to approve the application as presented. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Debski Staff Assistant • MllWP r • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, August 22, 1990 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, August 22, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, and Staff Assistant Beth Debski. . Metcom Building - Parking Lot Improvements Attorney William Quinn appeared before the Board with proposed parking lot improvement plans for the Metcom Building (76 Lafayette St.). Mr. Quinn explained that in order to attract tenants and encourage the existing tenants to remain, the owners of the building are in the process of trying to control the parking lot by installing a gate and erecting a rear perimeter wall to alleviate the foot traffic problem. This will enable the tenants to be ensured of specific parking spaces. Mr. Quinn explained that some improvements have already taken place. He apologized for this, but stated that some of the tenants were withholding their rent payments, so work was initiated to show willingness on the part of the owners to rectify the situation. Mr. Quinn stated that the proposed perimeter wall will be constructed on City property and is looking for assistance through the recently obtained CDAG for this improvement. The improvements include separating the parking areas, opening up the curb cut on Dodge Street and creating a fourteen (14) space parking area for retail customers, constructing a brick wall across the rear • of the entire parking lot five feet high and two bricks thick with a card reader gate with fire access and snow removal provisions on Dodge Street Court for tenant parking (31 spaces). The visitor parking area with 10 spaces would be accessed from Lafayette Street and be separated from the tenant lot by bollards and chains. Mr. Clarke was concerned about the wall height. He felt that the wall would be too high and result in security problems especially in the evening, since you could not see over the wall. Mr. Quinn responded that the wall height was chosen because it was the approximate same height as the wall around the Marketplace and was designed to reflect the characteristics of the surrounding area. The wall is needed to secure the area from unauthorized parking and from foot traffic taking short cuts through the parking lot. Mr. Greene also expressed his concern regarding the height of the wall. He felt that the high wall would cut off the site lines in the area. He suggested that a three foot high wall with a hedge planting strip directly behind the wall 2-3 wide on the inside of the wall be constructed. Mr. Johnson also suggested that trees be placed on the two ends of the wall, preferably white or northern red oak trees. Ms. Debski pointed out that the individual parking spaces drawn are 8 i feet, and the Zoning Ordinance calls for a 9 foot space. Mr. Quinn said that he would check with the Building Inspectors office. • Ms. Debski also suggested that ivy be planted to grow up the outside of the new wall. Mr. Greene stated that ivy would not grow on a north side wall. A combination of flowering and evergreen shrubs should be planted. a • The Board asked that Mr. Quinn reappear with more detailed design plans which incorporate the concerns and suggestions of the Board. Mr. Quinn thanked the Board for their input. West Coast Video Attorney William Quinn and Dan Hubbard, owner of West Coast Video (76 Lafayette Street) appeared before the Board because the SRA asked that the sign, previously recommended for approval by the DRB, be reconsidered by this Board. Mr. Quinn stated that the sign has already been constructed. The sign is a 12' x 2 f, internally illuminated box, with the West Coast Video logo. Mr. Hubbard expressed a need for signage on the Lafayette Street side of his store. The Board suggested that poster boards or window lettering could be used as an alternative. Mr. Hubbard replied that that type of signage would not be visible enough from the street. The Board questioned the use of the electrical lighting wires for bulbs which have been placed around the windows and the flashing lights seen from the public way. They informed Messrs. Hubbard and Quinn that this lighting was prohibited in the Urban Renewal District. After lengthy discussion, Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the sign as originally presented. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Thai Place Steve Livermore appeared before the DRB with a sign request for Thai Place which will be located at Museum Place in the former Life Sports location. The Thai Place sign will replace the Life Sports sign in the same sign band. The new sign will be 24 sq. ft. It will be cut out plexiglass similar to the Life Sports sign with a light blue lit background. Also, Mr. Livermore explained that a small section of the HVAC louvers have to be added to the building face and the additional louvers will closely match the existing. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the sign and alterations as presented. Tim Clarke seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Texaco Mr. Anthony Guba appeared before the Board with an application to change the pole sign located at the Texaco Service Station at 289 Derby Street. The pole will be removed and a new black pole will be installed on the existing footing. The new Texaco logo, which has a black background with a red "T", will be used on the sign. The sign is 5 Y x 4 f which is smaller than what is existing. The existing sign is 30.75 sf and the new sign is 24.75 sf. Ms. Debski explained that although free standing signs are not allowed in the Urban Renewal Area, this sign will be smaller, less obtrusive and will be an improvement to the existing free standing sign which is grandfathered. The Board agreed that this proposal is an improvement. Fred • Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. f 01 Federal Express Drop-Box Mr. Michael R. Murgia of Federal Express has approached the Board to allow a Federal Express Drop-Box to be placed on private property next to the One Salem Green building on Church Street. A picture of the box was shown to the Board. The Drop Box is 60" high, 26" wide and 31" deep. The Board felt that there was no problem with placing this box in the specified area, and approved the request. Period Lighting Mr. Johnson questioned why there were two different style period lights placed by the East India Fountain. Ms. Debski explained that they have been placed there as a trial to receive opinions from this Board, the SRA, the Salem Partnership, etc. to choose a standardized period light for the downtown area. She encouraged the DRB member to view the lights and let the staff know which they prefer. Mr. Johnson stated that he prefered the light closest to L.H. Rogers. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary i M10WP mm Salem Redevelopment 4-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS August 22, 1990 & September 12, 1990 Meetings 1. Sign Permit - Texaco Mr. Anthony Guba of Bursaw Oil Corporation presented the Board with a signage design for the Texaco station located at 289 Derby Street. The sign will be 4'6" x 5'6" with the new Texaco logo and will be installed on the present concrete pad. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 2. Sign Permit - Thai Place Restaurant • Steve Livermore of H.H. Morant, Inc. presented the Board with a signage design for the Thai Place Restaurant to be located in Museum Place at the former Life Sports location. The sign will be installed in the same location as the Life Sports sign. The sign will be comprised of blue, back-lit aluminum lettering. The sign dimensions are 2' x 12'6". DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 3. Exterior Alterations - Thai Place Restaurant Steve Livermore presented the Board with plans to add two (2) HVAC louvers to match existing louvers on the exterior of the Thai Place Restaurant. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4. Sign Permit - West Coast Video Attorney William Quinn and Daniel Hubbard, owner of West Coast Video, appeared before the Board for reconsideration of a sign permit for a 12' x 2'4" sign to be located ont he Lafayette street facade of West Coast Video, located at 76 Lafayette Street. • Attorney Quinn told the Board that the sign was constructed based upon the assumption that the SRA would accept the DRB's initial approval of the sign. However, the SRA did not approve of this sign. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. M5WP r a Salemmm Redevelopment TELEPHONE 744.6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 5. Sign Permit - Brothers Deli Donald Clarke and Anthony Antoniou presented the Board with signage designs for the Brothers Deli located at 283 Derby Street. A canvas awning and signs will be installed over the front entrance. In addition, an aluminium sign will be installed on the wall on the driveway side. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve the awning and canvas signs. Remove sign on driveway side. 6. Sign Permit - Sterdu Furs Norman Houle presented the Board with a design for an awning at Sterdu Furs located at 191 Essex Street. • The proposed awning is blue canvas and covers the width of the door, extending one foot on each side of door. The word "FURS" will be printed on each side of the awning. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7. Sign Permit - Ocean Chiropractic Ms. Caren Whedon presented the Board with a signage design for Ocean Chiropractic located on the second floor of the Metcom Building at 76 Lafayette Street. The proposed signage would be gold vinyl lettering with black edges applied to the windows. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. M6WP • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Thursday, June 21, 1990 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Thursday, June 21, 1990 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Kathy Winn and Beth Debski, SRA Staff Assistant were present. Since there was not a quorum present, Ms. Debski suggested that each applicant make their presentation, and their applications would be walked around to other members of the Board to gain proper approvals. Department of Employment and Training Ms. Monica Synott appeared before the DRB for a sign application for two free standing directional signs for the Department of Employment and Training which is located on the third floor of One Salem Green. Ms. Synott explained that a Board of Appeal Variance was granted to erect these signs. She presented letters of support from various downtown businesses and the Chamber of Commerce for the placement of these signs. The signs will be placed on Church Street and Washington Street (on existing pole) and in front of the Lyceum Restaurant as shown in the photographs presented. The sign to be placed on the corner of Washington and Church Streets is 24" x 5". The sign read Department of Employment and Training with an arrow. The letter sizes are 13/4" upper case and 1 1/2" lower case. The letters are dark green, and the sign has a tan background. The sign is aluminum. The sign in front of the Lyceum is 30" x 12" and has "E+" (logo) and Department of Employment and Training as shown in the drawing with an • arrow. The letter sizes are 2" upper case and 1 3/4" lower case. The sign post to be placed in front of the Lyceum will be a 3" round, 10' high, steel pole and will be painted black. There is an existing sign post on the corner of Washington & Church Strets. Ms. Synott also stated that the original application submitted was for four signs, but now it has been scaled down to two. Ms. Winn stated that there is a definite need for the public to know where this office is. She was in favor of the application as presented. Derby Square Restaurant & Pizza Mr. Charles Alex presented a sign application for Derby Square Restaurant & Pizza at 133 Washington Street (The old Sawtell Stationery Store). The sign would be centered over the two front windows on the white sign band. The sign is plywood with a black smaltz background and gold lettering. There will be a gold border around the border inside the capping of the sign. The sign is 16" high and 16' long. There will also be a small service entrance sign in the rear of the building which is 12" x 32". Ms. Winn stated that she was in favor of the application as presented. Key West Aloe Ms. Donna Sullivan appeared before the Board with a sign application to erect a sign at 11 Church Street (Essex St. side - Essex Court Condominiums). The sign is 12" x 4} and will be centered over the entranceway. The sign is wooden and will be carved with 23K gold leaf lettering on a dark rose background. The letters are 6" high. The sign will have a beveled gold edge. • Ms. Winn stated that she was in favor of the application as presented. Ms. Debski informed the applicants that their proposals would be shown to members of the DRB and SRA for final approval. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary Please note Ms. Dale Yale and Mr. Fred Johnson reviewed the applications and were also in favor of the signage packages. Messrs. Pinault, Moore, and Fetchko reviewed the applications and were in favor of the applications as presented. The Department of Employment Training, Derby Square Restaurant and Key West Aloe applications received the necessary votes for final approval of their signs. • M5WP i • �q Salem RE � Redevelopment TELEPHONE 744-6900Atriy ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 07970 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 23, 1990 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn 2. Discussion/New Business 1. Peabody Museum/Directors House Rehabilitation Z. North Shore Home Health Care Inc., 20 Front Street - Sign Permit 3. Custom House Gallery, Museum Place- Sign Permit 4. BayBank Middlesex, 193 Washington Street - Sign Permit 5. West Coast Video, 76 Lafayette Street - Sign Permit 6. Essex Street Mall - Island Sponsorship Signs E3WP i DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 23, 1990 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, May 23, 1990 at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Custom House Gallery - Sign Permit Mr. Stuart MacLeod presented an application for signs at Museum Place. Mr. MacLeod explained that he is moving his gallery from Front Street to Museum Place. Mr. MacLeod intends to use the same self-adhesive, vinyl, white letters which are currently located at his Central Street store. As shown on the drawing presented, 'Custom House Gallery' will be centered on the two larger windows in upper case letters (4" high) in the storefront and description of merchandise will be applied in lower case letters (2 a" high) across the lower portion of the storefront windows. Mr. Clarke asked if the owners of Museum Place have approved this sign proposal. Mr. MacLeod answered in the affirmative. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Ms. • Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. N.S. Home Health Care - Sign Permit Mr. Paul Bussone presented a sign application for North Shore Home Health Care, Inc. to be located at 20 Front Street. The sign is wooden with a green background and 14K gold leaf carved lettering The sign would be centered above the windows of the storefront. Its dimensions are 14" high and 14' long. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Ms. Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. At this time Fred Johnson removed himself as a voting member of the Board to present an application on behalf of the Peabody Museum. Peabody Museum - Directors House Rehabilitation Mr. Fred Johnson presented plans for the rehabilitation of the Directors House located at 42 Charter Street. The house is proposed to be painted with a dark olive-beige body color and a lighter green-beige trim color. Color samples were shown to the Board. The pink siding will be removed from the house and be replaced with clapboards and the existing windows will be replaced with thermal pane windows with wooden trim. Ms. Farnam expressed her concern that there are no mullions on the new windows. She requested that Mr. Johnson investigate the ability to have mullions on these windows. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the paint colors, approve the removal of the pink vinyl siding and replacement with • wooden clapboards, and that the windows be approved with the condition that an exterior 2/2 mullion window be installed. Kathy Winn seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. . At this time, Fred Johnson resumed his role as a voting member of the Board. Bay Bank Gary Siden and Harold Chalfin appeared before the Board to present a sign application for white applied graphics on the windows at the new Bay Bank located in the Hawthorne Building. The graphics would list the services provided by the bank. The letter would be white and there would be green lines in between the services listed. Each capital letter is 2" high. There would also be applied letters to the entrance doors stating the hours of operation of the bank. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the application as presented. Anne Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. West Coast Video Ms. Marcia Cini and Mr. Ron Caliri appeared before the Board with an application for signage on the Metcom Building. Ms. Cini explained that this building was designed to house industrial tenants, it was not intended for retail use. However, Dan & Mike Hubbard have leased 80% of the first floor for a video rental store. The signs being proposed are a 12' by 2' sign in the bay on New Derby Street and on the window as shown on Lafayette Street. The signs are internally illuminated and have a red background with the West Coast Video logo. There is also an awning being proposed for a new, back entrance on Dodge Street. The awning will be 12' wide and protrude 3 over the doorway. Ms. Cini also stated that a new ew door has • been constructed, which unfortunately was not reviewed by the DRB before its construction. Kathy Winn suggested that the signs be kept away from the decorative features of the building and therefore suggested that signs be placed on the windows. Ms. Cini responded that the Hubbards would prefer to keep the windows exposed. Fred Johnson suggested that the sign on the New Derby Street side be placed below the arch so that it does not destroy the rhythm of the archways. He also suggested that the sign on the Lafayette Street side be dropped down more into the arch and window. He also stated that the signs should appear to be at the same height when looking at them from a distance. Tim Clarke asked what material would be used for the awning. Ms. Cini responded that a vinyl coated material would be used. Fred Johnson asked that the awning be dropped down into the archway. He also asked if the awning would be lighted. Ms. Cini responded in the negative. Tim Clarke asked that the DRB be provided with a material sample and with a description of the material. Ms. Cini stated that she would try to reach the Hubbards by telephone, since they are at a seminar, and see if they would agree to the suggestions made by the DRB. Essex Street Mall Planting Island Sponsorship Signage Ms. Elizabeth Newton appeared before the DRB 'with an application for seven sponsor signs to be placed next to planting beds throughout the Essex Street Mall. Ms. Newton explained that this program is an expansion of the Traffic Island Beautification Program. The signs would have a green background with yellow lettering as presented. The letter size is V. -2- The overall height of the sign from the ground to the top would be 18". The sign itself would be 6" high and the bottom of the sign would be 15" from the ground. The posts are 1/2" thick. Plywood would be placed on the bottom on the sign to deter theft of the signs. Tim Clarke asked if the posts would be painted. Ms. Newton replied that the posts would be painted green. He also suggested that the post be 1" instead of Fred Johnson suggested that the posts be 24" long and be 18" above the ground and suggested a different way to secure the posts so that they could not be pulled out of the ground. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the signs with the revision that the posts be 1" thick. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Block Carl Dumas and Ed Clinton appeared before the Board with brick, granite, and paint color samples for the Peabody Block and Old Post Office Building. All the wood in the storefronts will painted with the light grey as submitted, the vermillion pink granite as shown, will be used in the connector core, and the brick chosen has a pink tone to blend in with the granite. Fred Johnson felt that each building be read individually, and suggested that two different paint colors be used. Mr. Johnson also suggested that the grout color • used should match the pink in the granite. Mr. Clinton and Mr. Dumas left the meeting to choose another paint color for the building. They will present their findings to the Board shortly. West Coast Video Ms. Marcia Cini returned to the Board, stating that she had spoke with Dan Hubbard and he had agreed to follow the suggestions made by the DRB so that the signage package could receive the Board's approval. Fred Johnson made a motion to approve the sign package for West Coast Video with the conditions that the suggestions made at this meeting be adhered to, that the signs be set into the archways, that a three dimensional drawing of the awing and an awning sample be submitted to the DRB, and that all sign changes be drawn and revised drawings be resubmitted and walked around to the members for their approval. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Block Carl Dumas and Ed Clinton appeared before the Board with revised color samples for the Peabody Block and Old Post Office Building. The wood on the Peabody Block will be dark grey. The wood on the Post Office Building will be light grey. The wood entablature on the connector core will be a combination of both colors. The window sashes will be reddish/pink to match the granite to better neutralize the presence of the connector core. The grout will also blend to match the vemillion pink granite. t -3- • Fred Johnson stated that he was somewhat bothered by the window/door symmetry of the storefronts at the Old Post Office Building. Mr. Clinton stated that he try to redesign the storefronts to be more symmetrical. Kathy Winn made a motion to accept the paint colors, brick and granite samples as submitted and discussed. Tim Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Kathy Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tim Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary M5WP • -4- Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DRB RECOMMENDATIONS May 23, 1990 1. Sign Permit - North Shore Home Health Care Inc. Paul Bussone of North Shore Home Health Care Inc. presented the Board with a signage design for his office to be located at 20 Front Street. The sign will be wooden, painted green with carved gold leaf lettering. The sign dimensions are 14" x 14'. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 2. Sign Permit - Custom House Gallery • Stuart MacLeod, owner of the Custom House Gallery, presented the Board with a signage plan for his business which is moving to Museum Place. The signage will be white vinyl lettering adhered to the windows on Essex Street. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 3. Sign Permit - Bay Bank Middlesex Harold Chalfin of Bay Bank presented the Board with a signage plan for the Bay Bank to be located in the former Eaton's building. The proposed signage would be white vinyl letters adhered to the windows (one window on New Derby Street, one window on Washington Street, and on the front entrance doors) with green vinyl lines between each row of letters. These signs will be used to advertise the bank's services and hours of operation. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4. Sign Permit - Essex Street Mall Islands Beth Newton of the Salem Planning Department presented the Board with a • signage design for the Essex Street Mall Island Sponsorship signs. There will be seven (7) signs along the Mall. • The proposed signs will be wooden, painted green with one inch yellow script letting. The proposed signs are 6" x 15". DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5. Sign Permit - West Coast Video Marcia Cini presented the Board with signage plans for West Coast Video to be located at 76 Lafayette Street. Ms. Cini presented the following three sign proposals for the building: 1. Lafayette Street - 12' x 214" 2. New Derby Street - 12' x 2'4" 3. Dodge Street - Awning with the dimensions of 12' x 3' . The awning would be made of polyvinyl. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve conditional upon resubmission of drawings to show changes in sign location requested by the DRB and conditional upon submission and approval of awning material sample. 6. Color and Material Samples - Peabody Block Carl Dumas and Ed Clinton presented the following color and material samples to the Board for the Peabody Block. • 1. Granite Blocks - Vermillion Pink 2. Grout - Pink to match granite 3. Paint Trim - Dark grey on Peabody Building, Light grey on Old Post Office Building, a pink/reddish color to match into the granite on the connector core and a combination of the light and dark grey on the entablature on the connector core. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7. Peabody Museum - Director's House Renovations Fred Johnson of the Peabody Museum presented the Board with plans for the renovations of the Peabody Museum Director's House. The renovations to be completed include: re-painting the entire house dark green and the trim light green, removing the pink asphalt on the rear of the house and replace with new clapboards, and replace the windows with a thermal window with wood trim. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve the paint colors and the removal of the asphalt and replacement with clapboards and suggested that alternative windows be researched so that they have 2/2 exterior mullions. • M1WP 0 14 aiern Wdevelopment Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE as-a�4-6900 eo DRB RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sign Permit - U.S. Army Recruitin�4 Station Steve Livermore of H.H. Morant presented the Board with a signage plan for cite U.S. Army Recruiting Station to be located in Museum Place. 'he sign will be comprised of three lines with white direct applied lettering w the glass located on the Essex Street door. The sign area is 2.5 square tees. L)RB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 2. Sign Permit - It's . Crewel World • k;arolyn Hook presented the Board with <, signage design for It's A Crewel World located at 127 Essex Street. I'he sign will be black letters painted un to the white sign band. The sign dimensions are 13' x 40". pRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presenteu. 3. Sitn Permit - Crotnbie Street Church Attorney William Donaldson presented the board with signage designs for two signs to be located at the Crombie Street Church. Each sign would be 20" x 24" with black lettering on a white background. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. M59WP • e Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 -4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS I. Sign Permit - Fantini Chiropratic Dr. Fantini presented the Board with a signage design for his office located at 20 Central Street. The sign will be 18' x 16". The sign will have a black background with gold trim and gold leaf raised lettering. DRB Recommendation: Approve as presented. • 2. Sign Permit - Barnett Mortgage Company Alex Doce and Clayton Struck presented the Board with a signage design for the Barnett Mortgage Company located at 302 Essex Street. The sign will be a right angle wooden sign, with dimensions of 5' x 4 1'. The sign will be black with gold and maroon lettering. DRB Recommendation: Approved as presented. M56 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 14, 1990 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, March 14, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, John Willand, Kathy Winn, and Beth Debski, Planning Department staff person. Peabody Block Restoration Miss Marcia Cini, and Messrs. Carl Dumas and Ed Clinton were in attendance to present revised drawings of the connector core facade and the rear parking lot landscaping plan for the Board's review. Mr. Clinton explained that three parking spaces were eliminated in the above ground parking area to create landscape areas as shown. The plan shows a wrought iron fence with granite posts. Mr. Greene suggested that a cast iron fence be used. Ms. Cini suggested that perhaps the mold of the Salem Common fence could be used. This will be investigated. Mr. Clinton showed the revision of the landscape plan to include a tree in the center of the shrubs. He suggested that a Japenese Maple be planted. Mr. Greene stated that he would like to see a more substantial type tree planted like a Little Leaf Linden or a Black Locust. He stated that it should be a tree that would grow 25-30 feet over its lifetime, and it should have an interesting trunk and branch structure so the tree still looks interesting during the winter months. Mr. Greene also suggested that ivy be used as a ground cover. He also felt that the entrance should be curved more, he suggested the addition of granite curbing. Mr. Clinton stated that there might have to be some type of retaining wall for the planted area. Mr. Greene asked to see details of the plan, but felt that the general idea of the area was fine. At this time Mr. Clinton presented three schemes for the connector core facade (stucco, brick, granite). After careful review of the three schemes, it was suggested that the stucco design scheme was acceptable, but suggested that the stucco areas be changed to granite. The Board also suggested that the skylight be moved away from the edges. Mr. Greene suggested that there be more of a cornice line than as shown. Mr. Greene commented that he preferred the location of the marquis in the stucco design. He also stated that he preferred the bigger, taller windows in the granite scheme as they are closer in proportion to the windows in the existing buildings. Mr. Clinton explained that the entry way is all glass and is setback approximately 5 feet. Mr. Willand suggested that wood be used as the vertical element in the core and on each side of the recess. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the schematic designs for the rear parking lot and landscaping and the connector core facade with the changes the Board has requested as stated above. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Crombie Street Church - 7 Crombie Street Attorney Donaldson appeared before the DRB with an application for a sign permit to erect two 20" x 24" wooden signs at the Crombie Street Church. Mr. Donaldson informed the Board that the existing sign has been removed, and the new signs would be placed on the the outside of the doorways as shown on the plans submitted. John Willand made a motion to accept the application as presented. Kathy Winn 1 seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. It's A Crewel World - 127 Essex Street Ms. Carolyn Hook presented a sign application to the Board for a sign at l27 Essex Street. The Board made a site visit to this location. At the site Ms. Hook explained that the proposed sign would be painted directly on the white sign band. The sign is approximately 9' x T and the band is approximately 13' x 314'. The sign will be black and painted in script and in block as shown on the submitted drawing. John Willand made a motion to approve the application as presented. Tim Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary M60WP DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, February 28, 1990 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, February 28, 1990 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, John Willand, Kathy Winn, Dale Yale, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Hawthorne Building Marcia Cini and Gary Siden presented updated design plans for the Hawthorne Building restoration project. Mr. Siden explained that elements from the upper story have been duplicated to the first level. Concerns regarding the need for a sign band on the facade were raised at the last meeting. Mr. Siden proposed that the sign band be located within the framework of the new facade shown on the plan. He further stated that the sign would not have to occupy the entire width. Mr. Siden stated that Bay Bank has a previously approved sign package. In lieu of the new sign band treatment, they are now asking that their sign application be amended to be relocated within the new sign band and be reduced in size with new dimensions of 2 feet high and 12 feet long. John Willand expressed his concern regarding the doubling of the panel beneath the brick spandrel panel, particularly when there is not a sign. He felt that the storefront design looked awkward. He asked the height of the existing ceiling line. Mr. Siden replied that the existing height is ten feet. Chris Greene commented `• that the windows appeared to be too large to be sitting on the small bottom panels. Mr. Siden explained that some of the original interior wood panels are intact and will be restored, so the same height needs to be maintained. All the panels and moldings will be wood. Chris Greene expressed his concern over how the signs would be applied. He stated that there should be a field on which the sign fits and inside the molding there should be a space of about 2" minimum all the way around that any sign in there sits on, so it looks like a sign that sits on a field instead of right up to the edge of the band. He felt that the sign should read as a free standing element applied to the facade and not as an in-fill sign. Mr. Greene continued that he was concerned with the Bay Bank sign proposal. He felt the 24" height was too large. Mr. Siden agreed that the building needs a sense of uniformity, but the tenants need identity, so both issues need to be accommodated. Mr. Greene stated that this is why he would like to see a 2" space around the field, each tenants' sign can be different sizes. Marcia Cini asked if a conditional approval for this proposal could be granted with the sign requirement. Chris Greene made a motion to approve the proposed configuration of the storefronts with the provision that any signs affixed within the proposed sign band be required to be setback 2" (minimum) all the way around the molding. Dale Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Chris Greene left the meeting at this time. Peabody Block Marcia Cini, Carl Dumas, and Ed Clinton appeared before the Board with updated plans for the Peabody Block restoration. The two unresolved issues regarding this project are the treatment of the connector core and the landscaping on the Barton Square side of the building where the new underground parking entrance will be located. • Mr. Dumas explained that as a result of the comments made at the last DRB meeting, Mr. Clinton went back to drawing board and tried to develop the connector core into something less like the two adjacent buildings. The sloped glazing in the connector core has been eliminated and replaced with a flat area with skylights as shown on the drawings. The connector core building is setback approximately 30 feet from the sidewalk. John Willand asked how the moldings would wrap around and resolve. He asked to see more detailed drawings of this area. Mr. Clinton responded that the moldings wrap right into the existing structures. Mr. Willand expressed his concern over the differences in depths of the cornices. It was suggested not to have cornice work on the new building. The Board also suggested that the core contain more glass. The Board felt that this core does not have to tie into the existing buildings. It was suggested that one way to signal the entryway and make it different was to bring the skylight forward and express it as part of the door composition; this makes the door a little more important, and then you only need two little infill pieces to make the connection so the core does not look like an extension of either element. Mr. Willand was concerned with the entry roof element. He felt that it either should become something different from the two existing buildings, or it should be better resolved with the building elements from the other two buildings. The Board expressed their concern with the windows in connector. Mr. Clinton explained that he tried to make the windows neutral. Mr. Willand suggested punched windows instead of strip windows. He felt that either the connector could be totally foreign and neutral, like a glass connector, or it might have punched windows without necessarily duplicating the existing windows. Mr. Clinton explained that he wanted to get more light into the area and punched windows would give less light. Ms. Winn asked if an all glass connector had been considered. Mr. Clinton responded that • this concept was looked at it, but it didn't look right. Mr. Willand did agree that punched windows might not work in the core, because the core is too narrow. Mr. Willand stated that in this current design scheme the core is still not neutral. He did not like the contrasting brick, and he felt that the window elements were too different in character. He further stated that the objection to the first scheme was that the top window competed with the existing structures, and the Board then suggested that the core needed a more consistent and neutral approach, but this plan is still bothersome. Ms. Winn asked to see other options for the core. Mr. Willand stated that the Board is looking for more neutrality and suggested that his could be accomplished by either an all glass connector or one which consists of all the same color brick and windows that are treated like punched windows. Mr. Clarke agreed that this scheme competes with other elements on the existing buildings, and the core is not neutral enough. Mr. Clinton informed the Board that he would consider their suggestions and return with several design schemes. The next issue for discussion pertains to the landscaping plans for the Barton Square parking lot entrance. Ms. Debski informed the Board that the Planning Board has Site Plan Review jurisdiction over this project, especially as it relates to the landscaping. Mr. Clinton stated that as a result of the comments and suggestions of the last meeting a revised landscape plan has been developed. The developer is now proposing a wrought iron fence with granite pilasters to mark the entranceway. The fence will be 4 feet high. Mr. Willand suggested that a tree be placed in the center of the landscape area and that some kind of ground cover be placed in these areas. Mr. Willand also suggested that the planting area and brick • area be differentiated by some sort of edge, perhaps a granite curb. Dale Yale asked how the area would be lighted. Mr. Clinton replied that the lighting would be mounted on the building. Ms. Yale requested that a species list be submitted to the DRB. Mr. Clinton asked if the Planning Board has any specific species they would like to see on the site. Ms. Debski replied that she would meet with Mr. Clinton and discuss the Planning Board's requirements as they relate to the Site Plan Review process. The Board suggested that Chris Greene review the landscaping plans. Mr. Dumas thanked the Board for their time and stated he would return in two weeks with revised plans which incorporate the suggestions he has received at this meeting. The Board asked if there were any examples of a connector core in Salem. The Prince Building and the Tinti, Quinn and Savoy Building were sited as examples. Mr. Willand cautioned the developers regarding the use of brick. He felt that it would be difficult to try to match the existing brick. Mr. Clarke asked the age of the two buildings. Mr. Dumas replied 1881 and 1886. Mr. Willand suggested that perhaps a completely different color brick, or stucco if it is nicely jointed and articulated, or split face block, or even granite should be considered. It was suggested that the updated drawings be distributed to the different members of the Board previous to the next meeting. Ms. Debski asked Mr. Clinton to submit the information to the Planning Department, and she would distribute the drawings to the members for their review. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary M59WP • Salem Redevelopment TELEPHONE 744-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD \ �t3 February 14, 1990 /� � AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn 2. Discussion/New Business • 1. Peabody Block Redevelopment 2. Facade Restoration - Hawthorne Building E3WP IA' s Salem Redevelopment 446900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD January 31, 1990 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn • 2. Approval of minutes of August 9, 1989, September 13, 1989, and November 1, 1989. 3. Discussion/New Business 1. Sign Permit: U.S. Army Recruiting Station 2. Facade Restoration - Hawthorne Building 3. Peabody Block Redevelopment 4. Derby Street CDAG Discussion E3WP • . DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Minutes January 31, 1990 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, January 31, 1990, at 8:30 a.m. at One Salem Green Salem MA. Tho in Those attendance were: Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, John Willand, Kathy Winn, Dale Yale, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Approval of Minutes John Willand made a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held on August 9, 1989, and November 1, 1989. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 13, 1989. Fred Johnson seconded the above motions to approve the three sets of minutes, all were in favor, motions so carried. Discussion U.S. Army Recruiting Station (Museum Place) - Sign Permit Mr. Steve Livermore presented a sign application for the U.S. Army Recruiting Station to be located in Museum Place adjacent to the newly constructed Essex Street Mall entrance to Museum Place. The sign consists of white, direct applied lettering to the glass on three lines as shown on the drawing presented. The lettering style is Helevitica Light. It is approximately 4.5 square feet (3' x 1.5') • with a three to four inch border around the glass. There is no other signage proposed for this location with the exception of their business being located on the previously approved Museum Place Directory. Chris Greene felt that the sign was too large for the door and suggested that the width of the sign be reduced to two feet and centered proportionately around the glass. Mr. Livermore agreed to reduce the sign as Mr. Greene suggested. John Willand made a motion to approve the sign as presented with the condition that the width of the sign be reduced to two feet and centered proportionately around the glass. Chris Greene seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Hawthorne Building - Facade Restoration Gary Siden, and Marcia Cini presented plans for the facade restoration of the Hawthorne Building. Ms. Cini explained that this was the first building to be built after the Great Salem Fire (1915-16). She showed the Board a postcard of the original building, a rendering of what the building looks like now, and then the plans for the proposed restoration. She stated that Bay Bank has started demolition and renovation in their first floor space. Mr. Willand commented that a sign review process for Bay Bank has been completed and the proposed renovations show signage in a different location than what was approved for Bay Bank. Ms. Cini stated that Bay Bank may have to come back to the DRB and address this situation, since the proposed signage for the building is in a lower location than the existing • signs. Mr. Willand asked if the storefronts would be wooden. Mr. Siden replied in the affirmative. Mr. Greene suggested that the signage be placed on the brick panel that is shown. Mr. Siden stated that in designing this renovation he had • basically brought down the same elements that appear in the upper floors. He stated that the sign band could be brought down to the wood area. Mr. Greene stated that the wood could be moved down to accommodate the sign band and make the windows shorter. The decorative wooden panel could also be moved down. Mr. Willand stated that if appropriate detail was used around the first wooden panel a double horizontal panel would not be needed. Mr. Greene stated that the panel should be flat and a given amount of space be mandated by the DRB that would always remain white around the sign; the sign height would be regulated, the signs could be different lengths, but they should always be centered within the band. Mr. Willand was concerned with the horizontal panels over the tenant entrances looked weak and should be redesigned. The Board was in favor of the general direction of the restoration. The architect would address the concerns raised at this meeting in two weeks. Peabody Block Restoration Carl Dumas, Marcia Cini, and Ed Clinton appeared before the DRB with restoration plans for the Peabody Block. Ms. Cini explained that this project entails the restoration of four historic buildings which include the Peabody Building, the Salem Gas & Light Co., the Old Post Office Building, and a l9th Century Mill Building (Barton Square Building). This restoration project is being submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission to gain historic tax credit for the project. The project will be done in phases. The first phase will be the rehabilitation of the • Peabody Building and the Old Post Office Building, and the construction of a new connector core between the buildings. Lawlor Corporation will locate its corporate headquarters on the top floor of the Peabody Building. Ms. Cini noted that the original windows for the building were found on the floor in the basement and will be restored and installed. A sloped parking area leading into a underground parking garage (52 spaces) is planned for the development. The new connector core that is proposed as shown on the drawings will accommodate a lobby entrance area, an elevator, stairway system, and toilet facilities. In order to obtain historic tax credits the connector core has to look like new construction, that is why a glass atrium type area has been designed. After review of the plans, the Board commented that the top of the connector which traces the cornice line and has the large window on top should be designed to look more neutral, so it does not looked patched into the building. Mr. Greene pointed out that the Peabody and the Post Office Buildings should read as two separate, different buildings. The Board reviewed design of the parking ramp at this time. Mr. Greene stated how important site improvements are in this area. He asked to see detailed site plan designs for the area. He also suggested removing the first parking space on each side of the ramp to help improve the street scape. Other suggestions for the area were the construction of a fence around the entrance and substantial plantings around the area to give the entrance more formality. The Board also entered into discussion regarding signage for the building. Ms. Cini stated that signage will be addressed after Mass Historic makes a determination on what materials and details should remain on the building. . The Board was generally in favor of the planned restoration and its preliminary design. Ms. Debski informed the Board that this project will also go through the Planning Board's Site Plan Review Process. Mr. Dumas thanked the Board for their time and suggestions, and would return in two weeks with updated drawings. Derby Street CDAG Ms. Debski informed the Board that an $850,000 CDAG has been secured for the New Derby and Derby Street area. The design firm Paul C.K. Lu has been chosen to prepare design plans for this project. The SRA & DRB will play a major role in this project, and today the Board is being asked for their input and ideas for this project. Ms. Debski explained that this project should be considered an urban design project and not just a public improvements projects. This CDAG gives the City the opportunity to link the waterfront area with the downtown. Ms. Debski introduced Stephen Dibble from the Planning Department who will serve as project manager. Plans outlining the targeted areas were shown to the Board. Mr. Greene stated the importance of the Riley Plaza in conjunction with this project. He pointed out that the South River needs to be seen from Derby Street and suggested that the building on the corner of Derby and Lafayette Street be made into open space and an access to and along the river way be constructed. • Mr. Johnson asked if there was funding available for the side streets leading up to the downtown. Mr. Dibble replied that money was not available through the CDAG boundary parameters set forth, but other options could be explored to retain funds for those areas. Mr. Johnson also stated that there is a ramp, walkway system located in the burial ground on Derby Street that could be rehabilitated and used as a accessway to and from South River area. Mr. Greene pointed out that development in this area is as important as improvements to the area, and suggested that development guidelines for the area be drafted. Mr. Greene stated that the street needs to be made to look important and should be lined with trees and oversized sidewalks. He felt that the street should be transformed into something that has a boulevard effect. There should be a standard facade line initiated along the street, so that new development cannot narrow the pedestrian walking area. Mr. Greene suggested that the intersection at Hawthorne Boulevard be signalized to make it less threatening to pedestrians. He stated that both sides of Derby Street are important to improve to better facilitate major pedestrian movement. Ms. Yale asked if signage is being considered in this project. Mr. Dibble replied that signage is being addressed for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. . Mr. Dibble asked the Board for suggestions regarding lighting in the area, specifically whether period lighting fixtures were appropriate and whether they would illuminate the street sufficiently. Mr. Greene felt that the lights did not have to be historic in nature. Mr. Johnson suggested that lighted bollards could be installed, but the Board felt that they would be vandalized. Ms. Debski thanked the Board for their input and informed them that they would be reviewing the design plans as the project progressed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary M56WP • fZIM lzk SalemMM • Redevelopment 446900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD November 1, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene / Anne FarnamV Frederick Johnson John WillandV Timothy Clarke/ Dale Yale Kathy Winn V 2. Approval of minutes of September 13, 19891" • 3. Discussion / New Business 1. Church and St. Peter Street Rotary/ 2. Lyceum Restaurant - Windows Q/``,�,)) W �dtie� 3. Fantini Chiropractic - Sign Permit -614ek n/d1 m 4. Barnett Mortgage Co. - Sign Permit SW 3 126 CL207 ��yt Ux f ` ) C.l��` �!!/2G� ° /quu� hac% y � s fi Alt �r fflMf� x,1,(1• �i'>'�oue -fo c.�prove, w�n�vs u:o pru�� jW bon - kaM-d,� P—ed poSSidy 4 7b a lilac% "'lplQ'% 1� -L-Q1I Shcc color j o kid stutmu-dA" r Salem �uthorit pment Authority TELEPHONE 744-4580 ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 Design Review Board Meeting November 1, 1989 In attendance: Timothy Clarke Kathy Winn Anne Farnam John Willand Beth Debski 1. Church & St. Peters Street Rotary: Steven Livermore, architect for Museum Place, presented a revised plan. Diagonal parking was changed to perpendicular resulting in an increase of six parking spaces (from 13 to 19) . Also a rectangular green space was laid out to line up with the front doors of St. Peters Church. Beth Debski presented a letter from St. Peters Church outlining their concerns. Members of the church were also present at the meeting to comment of the revised plans. Mr. Wallis from the church expressed concern over an increase in traffic turning in front of the church to enter the lot. He questioned whether the traffic increase was worth the extra spaces and felt existing cautionary traffic signage in the area was being ignored. Kathy Winn suggested the possibility of a stop sign at the corner of Church & St. Peters Street. Concern was also voiced in regard to a Convience Store being located in Museum Place and it's effect on traffic on Sunday mornings when Church was in session. John Willand suggested the possibility of allowing church members to park in the lot on Sunday mornings. The possibility of reversing the entrance and exit to the lot was discussed, but Steven Livermore felt it would not function well with existing street patterns. There was discussion over the length of time for parking in the lot. It was suggested that 15 minute metered parking spaces would be appropriate. Concern was voiced over the number of spaces planned for the lot . The possibility was raised of removing some of the spaces and including . one handicapped parking space. Landscaping was discussed. It was felt that trees, while partially obscuring the view of the church, would afford the church privacy from both nearby parking lots. John Willand made -a motion to accept the plan as modified with removal of three parking spaces (#1, 9, 19) and the creation of one handicapped space from spaces #7 & 8. The motion was seconded by Tim Clarke and approved unanimously. 2. Lyceum Restaurant George Harrington, owner of the Lyceum Restaurant, presented plans to remove existing sliding glass windows from left front facade of the building and replace them with fixed glass windows identical to the original windows. Harrington said that the sliders are no energy benefit and present a security problem for the restaurant. Discussion was held over the possibility of replacing the metal entry door with a wooden one but concern was expressed over whether such a change would neccessitate making it handicapped accessible. Mr. Harrington said he would investigate the issue further. Mr. Harrington also spoke of plans to take down the existing sign located on the Church Street side of the building and replace it with two smaller signs which will be black letters with gold leaf trim painted on the windows. Tim Clarke made a motion to approve the new windows as well as the two signs to be painted on the windows. Kathy Winn seconded the motion. 3. Fantini Chiropractic — Sign Permit Dr. Fantini presented plans to change his sign at 20 Central Street from "Chiropractor" to "Fantini Chiropractor". The sign will be black with carved gold leaf letters and slightly longer than original sign. John Willand made a motion to accept changes as presented, seconded by Tim Clarke and approved unanimously. 4. Barnett Mortgage Co. — Sign Permit _ Alex Doce, owner of Barnett Mortgage Company, presented plans for a right angle exterior sign for 298 Essex Street. Concern was expressed over the large size and elaborate design of the sign. It was suggested that Mr. Doce attempt to scale down the size and amount of detail on the sign to be more in scale with the building. It was recommended that Mr. Doce submit a revised design to the Planning Department which Beth Debski will distribute to DRB members for their review and approval. Respectfully submitted, Susan Sillars Acting Secretary • r551 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Minutes September 13, 1989 • The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, September 13, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. at One Salem Green, Salem MA. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Kathy Winn, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Walgreens Mr. John Lind, architect for Walgreens, presented plans for signs at the new Walgreens on New Derby Street. The signs would be internally illuminated with a neon red plexiglass face surrounded by bronze aluminum. One 'Walgreens' sign would be placed on New Derby Street and another placed on Dodge Court as shown on the plans presented. Along the New Derby Street facade would be a 'Pharmacy' and a 'Food Mart' sign in red neon as shown. At this time Mr. Lind also requested permission to erect a satellite dish on the roof of the building. The Board stated that as long as it cannot be seen from a public way, the dish could be erected. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the signage package, including the satellite dish, as presented. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Lind thanked the Board and informed them a November opening is planned. He also stated that he would like to discuss landscaping plans with the Board since the trees that are planted on New Derby Street block the new signs. Mr. Lind asked if he could replace the trees with something smaller, and he would replant the trees he removed in another location. He was also concerned about general landscaping and sidewalk improvements in the area. Ms. Debski suggested that he speak with Mr. Dibble of the Planning Department regarding these issues, since they could be addressed through the CDAG improvements. Essex Court Norman Houle and Gail Tirrell appeared before the DRB with a request to amend the previously approved awning design for The Essex. Mr. Houle explained that the approved design (flat top awning) is not feasible to construct in New England because of the snowfall in this region. Mr. Houle suggested that the A-frame or arch style awning is much better suited for New England weather. Mr. Houle stated that both the A-frame and arch style echo design elements found throughout the facade. The awning would be 12 feet wide and project 10 feet from the building. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the A-frame or arch style awning as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Body Designer An application was presented to the DRB for an additional sign to be placed at 2 Salem Green. The sign is wooden with gold leaf letters and a maroon background. It has been removed from a previous location, and the owner would like to utilize it. The sign is larger than the Tanorama sign which exists on the sign posts. Ms. Farnam suggested that the Body Designer sign be cut to match the length of the existing sign. Ms. Farnam made a motion to approve the sign application as presented with the condition that the signs be the same size. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky M56WP Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 -4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD August 9, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn 2. Approval of minutes of June 20, 1989. • 3. Discussion/New Business 1. Tompkins Furniture 2. Bay Bank 3. Bank of New England 4. Eaton's 5. Mike Purcell's b. Franklin Street Development E3WP DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, August 9, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, John Willand, Kathy Winn, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Approval of Minutes Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 20, 1989 as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Tompkins Furniture Mr. Kenneth Gelpey and Ms. Marcia Cini presented design plans for the wall of the Tompkins Furniture building at 281 Essex Street. The wall is unstable and unsightly in its present condition, and there is a large degree of thermal loss and moisture leakage caused by the erosion to the wall. Mr. Gelpey proposed to secure the loose brick on the wall, strap the enitre building with steel pins into the brick, attach galvinized metal wire directly to the wooden strapping, install 3/4" styrofoam insulation between the strapping and under the metal wire, and apply three coats of stucco. The color proposed is granite like and will be sprinkled with mica to have a granite appearance. Expansion joints will be installed every 30 feet, the horizontal joints will be cut to correspond with the lines on the front of the building, and corner and stop beads will be installed where required. The block dimensions will • be2i ' x512 '. Mr. Willand suggested that the block dimensions occur less frequently, that the joints have a clean, crisp cut line to them, that the horizontal pattern follow the brick lines on the front, brick facade, and that a true color sample and new drawing be provided to the DRB. He suggested the stucco have a more reddish or buff tone to it. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve this application subject to the above conditions. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bay Bank Signage Marcia Cini and Harold Chalfin from Bay Bank presented sign design plans to the DRB. The sign is green, blue and white, neon with the standard Bay Bank logo and lettering. The Washington Street sign is 43 feet long and 3 feet high. There is a sign to be located on the corner entrance that is 7' x 3', and a sign on New Derby Street that is 40' x 3'. Mr. Willand suggested that the sign face be eliminated on each side of the pillars of the building which would reduce the sign to approximately 10 feet in length. Mr. Harold Chalfin also presented plans to the DRB for a roof sign to replace the Eatons sign (which must be removed per City Ordinance). The sign would be neon outlined letters reading Bay Bank. • The Board informed Mr. Chalfin that a roof sign is illegal, and the Board would not • consider this sign in the sign package for this project. John Willand made a motion to approve the Bay Bank signage package with the condition that the signs be scaled down to fit in between the building pillars. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bank of New England Signage Carol Bugbee presented an application to change the logo on the Bank of New England sign located on Washington Street. The existing sign would be removed and replaced with an aluminum panel sign with gold lettering. The wording Essex on the sign would be changed to read North and the logo would be changed. Mr. Clarke suggested that a gold leaf outlined be painted on the sign. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Eatons Mr. Gerry Kaplan from University Brink Sign Company, and Paul Dumouchel, Eatons owner, appeared before the DRB with a sign package for Eatons Apothecary located on the corner of Washington & Essex Streets. The sign would consist of individual red neon letters, internally illuminated, with a white face, bronze sidewall, and a light grey background. The sign band is approximately 18 feet with 12 inch letters. The second proposal calls for non illuminated, aluminum letters • with exterior lighting. John Willand made a motion to approve the sign proposal that contained the individual neon, internally illuminated letters. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Dumouchel thanked the DRB, and stated that he would be willing to maintain the Eaton's roof sign, if it were allowed to remain in Riley Plaza. Mike Purcell's Mr. Purcell appeared before the DRB, as requested by the Board at its previous meeting for the submission of alternative sign design plans. Mr. Willand stated that the referee shirt image was not appropriate to the aesthetics of the downtown, and perhaps if the shirt collar and referee whistle were painted out, the black and white sign would be acceptable. Mr. Purcell stated that this design echoed the motif of his restaurant and stated that he would rather remove the sign than change it. Mr. Willand stated for the record that this Board was willing to entertain other design alternatives for this sign, but Mr. Purcell did not furnish any alternatives as previously directed by this Board, and Mr. Purcell also stated that he would remove the sign. This being the case the Board did not approve the sign. This sign is now illegal and must be removed. • it Franklin Street Development Ms. Annie Harris and Mr. Robin Wunderlich presented preliminary design plans for a two storycommercial office building/ to be located at 14 Franklin Street.et. The owner of this parcel is Mr. William Linskey. Ms. Harris explained to the DRB that this property is currently being used to store some of Mr. Linskey's construction equipment. She informed the Board that efforts have been made in the past with abutting property owners to develop a larger scale project, but to no avail. Mr. Linskey has decided to develop his own parcel with a two-story, 9,990 square foot building which faces sideways to Franklin Street. Mr. Wunderlich explained that there would be retail use on the first floor and office space on the second floor. Twenty-six parking spaces would be located on the site. The building is in an B5 zone and therefore does not require any parking. The building, as shown on the presented plans, takes on an irregular shape because of fire regulations and the unusual configuration of the lot. The building is basically residential in character with clapboards, a pitched roof, and brick. The front facade faces North Street. Ms. Debski informed the Board that this is the only review process this development project has to obtain approvals from, since the building is just short of 10,000 no Planning Board approvals are required. The SRA has requested to review these plans not only for architectural detail, but for lighting, landscaping, traffic flow, and how the development would affect the neighborhood. Councillor Sarah Hayes has also expressed her concern regarding this project, and she will schedule a public meeting to obtain neighborhood concerns. The Board did not have a problem with the concept for this development, but were concerned with issues such as the construction of a building in an area so close to the water, the building materials, landscaping, fencing, lighting, parking, and the provision for a walkway system along the canal in the future. Mr. Wunderlich replied that the building will be a slab on piles construction, and soil content tests, borings, etc. will be performed. Mr. Wunderlich stated that the main entranceway does protrude from the building, and the current plan shows doors for two tenants, but symetrical openings can be provided for four tenants. John Willand made a motion to approve the concept of the development with the conditions that a walkway sytem along the waters edge be considered and that details of the entranceways, fenestrations, main facade, stairtower features, building materials, etc. be reviewed in detail at subsequent meetings. Tim Clarke seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky M54WP • Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 20, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn . Z. Approval of minutes of May 24, 1989 and June 7, 1989. 3. Discussion/New Business Church and St. Peter Street - Michael Harrington, owner of Museum Place, and Steve Livermore, project architect, will present revised plans for the redesign of the traffic rotary at Church and St. Peter Streets. Essex Court Condominiums - Frank Rice will present design, color, and material samples for a proposed awning to be located over the front entrance of the building on Church Street. Masonic Temple - Bill Quinn of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy will present plans for a satellite dish to be located on the roof of the Masonic Temple. Essex Title Company - John Serafini, Sr. will present design and color samples for a proposed sign to be located at 65 Federal Street for the Essex Title Company, Inc. Mike Purcells - Mike Purcell will present design, color and material samples for a proposed sign to be located at Mike Purcells, the former Finkle's Restaurant. E3WP DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES w JUNE 20, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Tuesday, June 20, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, John Willand, Kathy Winn, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Approval of Minutes Mr. Greene stated that the minutes of June 7, 1989 should be amended to reflect that the removal of the four metered spaces on Church Street should only be removed in conjunction with the new rotary plan. They should not just be arbitrarily removed. Mr. Clarke made a motion to accept the minutes of June 7, 1989, and May 24, 1989 with above amendment. Ms. Winn seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Church Street and St. Peter Street Rotary Mr. Steven Livermore presented revised plans for scheme 6 of the rotary redesign. He informed the Board that in response to the issues raised at the last meeting, the following changes have been made to the design plan: The Church Street sidewalk has been reduced from 11 feet to 6 feet, the four meters have been removed, resulting in a travel lane of 29 feet. The remainder of Church Street widens into a 32 foot roadway to accommodate the proposed bus bus stop and loading zone. • Brown Street is also 32 feet wide. Mr. Livermore also stated that the existing loading dock will be used more frequently. He also presented a tree catalog of what exists in the green space. Only one tree and one bush will have to be relocated. Mr. Clarke asked where pedestrians will cross the street once they park. Mr. Livermore responded that there will be crosswalks placed at each end of the new parking area. Ms. Winn asked if there would be parking restrictions posted. Mr. Livermore responded that the spaces would have fifteen minute parking restriction signs posted. A suggestion was made to remove the existing island on Brown Street and create live parking near the garage offices. Mr. Willand questioned what type of paving materials would be used. Mr. Livermore stated that the intent could be to match all existing paving patterns, and perhaps change the Brown Street island to shrubs and add benches. This proposal would create five additional spaces. The proposal would also include eliminating the Brown Street garage entrance, and to widen Brown Street. Mr. Willand pointed out that the new parking space on the St. Peter Street side was too close to the street. Mr. Livermore stated that he would move the parking area closer to Church Street. Mr. Greene stated that lane striping is very important to guide the traffic through this area. Mr. Greene expressed his concern over widening Church Street. He stated this alteration would make the roadway wider, but people would assume that they could park there. He suggested that the street be changed back to 24 feet wide and the 11 foot sidewalk be maintained. He felt the issue was whether metered parking be placed on Brown Street if the parking ramp is eliminated. He felt that this situation could not be properly evaluated until more formal plans are presented relative to the Armory development. Mr. Willand asked if any traffic counts have been done in the area. Mr. Livermore stated that traffic counts were not part of the scope of services for this project. Mr. Frank Rice asked the DRB to consider the impact of removing the metered spaces on Church Street. Mr. Livermore stated that the spaces were removed because of traffic and safety reasons in the area. Mr. Clarke made a motion to approve the parking area with the conditions that the last two spaces near St. Peter Street be moved down, the 11 foot sidewalk be maintained, 24 foot roadway be maintained, and all plant material that is disturbed be replanted or replaced. This plan is being approved excluding traffic and engineering issues relative to it. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Essex Court - Awning/Sign Permit Mr. Frank Rice informed the Board that The Essex has been operating for one month, and they have found the need for a weather protection device in front of the building. Ms. Gail Tyifell, Sales Director, presented two design plans for an awning. The awning color is proposed to be a burgundy, and the graphic will read The Essex with its logo on the front of the awning. The two designs are an A- • Frame and an arched design. The awning is eight feet long and eleven feet wide, the poles will be wrapped in fabric. Mr. Willand suggested that the outside of the awning be rectangle with an inside awning being either in the A-Frame or arched configuration. Mr. Greene stated that the awning should not be near the balcony. It should stay close to the brick. Mr. Greene requested that the exact location of the logo and that it be drawn in proportion with the awning. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the color, and fabric of the awning and that the developer resubmit a design modification as discussed. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Greene made a motion to conditionally approve the awning design as discussed as it relates to the shape of the frame and the layout of the dimension of logo. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Ms. Ty�ell informed the Board that new designs would be drawn. Ms. Debski stated that the redesigns can be Faxed and/or delivered to DRB members for their final approval. i Masonic Temple - Satellite Dish Ms. Marcia Cini appeared before the Board to obtain permission to place a satellite dish on top of the Masonic Temple so that Mike Purcell's can broadcast sporting events via satellite. She explained that the SRA holds a facade easement on the building, and investment tax credits have been received from the Massachusetts Historical Commission for the building. Permission will be obtained from both these entities. The dish would be located behind the elevator penthouse in the rear of the building. It is not visible from Washington Street. It is slightly visible from the far end of the rear parking lot. The dish is ten feet in diameter. Mr. Greene asked if access to the roof could be obtained, or if a roof plan or pictures are available to see exactly where the dish would be placed and where it would be visible from. Ms. Cini responded that she would place a piece of reflective tape on the elevator reflecting the dimensions of the dish. Ms. Winn made a motion to conditionally approve the placement of a satellite dish on the Masonic Temple behind the elevator penthouse in the rear of the building. Members will inspect the site for the dish's impact. If they report that the impact is minimal, approval of the satellite dish will be recommended to the SRA. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mike Purcell's - Sign Permit Attorney Jack Atlschuler appeared before the DRB with a sign application for Mike Purcell's located at Washington Street. Mr. Altschuler explained that this new restaurant was designed to be0s;ports bar. All the menus and the interior motif are • designed to look like black and white referee shirts. A sign and awning have been constructed in this theme. A picture of the sign and awning were shown to the Board. The sign has the same dimensions and will replace the Finkles restaurant sign. The Board was concerned with the starkness of the black and white design and the cartoon characteristic of the sign. They asked Mr. Altschuler to paint out the referee shirt and whistle on the sign, and tone down the starkness of the strips by using a different variation of black and white. Mr. Altschuler stated that the sign carries through the theme of the restaurant, and added it would be difficult to change the sign since it represents the business's logo. Mr. Greene stated that this sign was not in keeping with the graphic design objectives in downtown Salem. Mr. Greene sketched a redesign of the sign keeping the red Mike Purcell's lettering and changing the sign face to all white with one vertical black stripe. Ms. Winn stated that she would approve the awning. Mr. Altschuler asked that the sign and awning be allowed to be erected for the grand opening on that Sunday. Mr. Willand asked the SRA staff that if the sign is allowed to be hung what can be done to enforce that it will be brought back to the DRB with design changes. Ms. Debski explained that fines can be imposed by the Building Inspector's office for signs erected without a proper permit. Ms. Winn made a motion to approve the awning as presented and further motioned that permission be temporarily granted to erect the sign for Mike Purcell's with the condition that the applicants appear at the next DRB meeting with design alterations. John Willand seconded the motion, Mr. Greene was opposed, motion so carried. Essex Title Company Ms. Denald McCarthy appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 18" x 24" wooden sign on the side of the building located at 65 Federal Street. The sign would have a black background with gold lettering or a white background with black lettering. The letter style would be Capitol Blocked. The sign would be bolted to the building. The DRB performed a site visit at this time to verify the placement of the sign. Mr. Willand suggested that the sign be mounted so that it is centered vertically and horizontally between the windows and that the letters be gold on a black background. He further stated that the letters be all the same size and the sign be rectangular in shape and have an outline of gold piping. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the sign as specified above. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Ms. Winn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky M52WP Salem® 0edevelopment Authority TELEPHONE 744-6900 ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 TO: Design Review Board Members FROM: Beth Debski RE: Church and St. Peter Street Rotary Redesign DATE: May 31, 1989 Attached for your review please find two (2) plans for the redesign of the Church and St. Peter Street Rotary. These plans incorporate the Board's suggestions after reviewing the four (4) original plans submitted at our last meeting. The two (2) plans have also been distributed to the City Engineer, Fire Department, and the Police Traffic Division for their review and comment. We can discuss these designs further at our next meeting which will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Ellen Dubinsky at 745- 9595 ext. 311, if you cannot attend this meeting. Thank you. M50WP • Salem Redevelopment Ut110r TELEPHONE 744-6900ity ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 7, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn • Z. Approval of minutes of May Z4, 1989. 3. Discussion/New Business Church and St. Peter Street - Michael Harrington, owner of Museum Place, and Steve Livermore, project architect, will present revised plans for the redesign of the traffic rotary at Church and St. Peter Streets. E3WP 46 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 7, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, June 7, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Anne Farnam, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, Acting City Planner William Luster, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Church Street and St. Peter Street Rotary Mr. Luster informed the Board that the two revised design plans for the rotary have been circulated to the City Engineer, the Fire Department, and the Police Traffic Department. The general consensus was that plan 2 (SK-6) was the better plan. The City Engineer and the Fire Department requested that the nub on Brown Street be removed. Captain William Herlihy was present to discuss the safety issues involved in the redesign. Captain Herlihy stated that there should be a loading zone constructed where the green space exists, the existing loading zone next to the garage is not feasible. The nub should be removed from the island on Brown Street near the garage. He stated that the safety issues in this area should be more important than the aesthetics. Chris Greene stated that both issues were important, and that there should be some way to achieve a plan that will address the safety issues and not have a severe impact to the aesthetics of the area. He went on to state that the trees need to be pruned, currently you cannot see through the area. Captain Herlihy expressed his concern of vehicles parking on the street to unload. He would like to see a loading zone off the street. He also suggested that if the loading zone remains on the street, that Church Street should be widened by approximately ten (10) feet by cutting down part of the large sidewalk. He was also concerned with parking in the middle of the island. Mr. Greene explained that by removing the four metered parking spaces on Church Street that the street would automatically be widened. Mr. Greene requested that the SRA be advised to start proceedings to remove the four meters on Church Street and that the green space be better maintained. Let the record show that Anne Farnam left the meeting at this time (9:10 a.m.). Mr. Greene favored plan 2 but was concerned about the existing green space. He requested that an inventory of trees and shrubs, and pictures of the area be presented at the next meeting. He felt that the green space should not be destroyed just because the benches are broken, or because parking is needed. Mr. George Whittie, City Engineer, addressed the Board at this time, requesting `—" that the nub on Brown Street be taken out. Let the record show that Chris Greene left the meeting at this time (9:20 a.m.). • Mr. Johnson commented that he favored plan 2 because the parking entrance is on Church Street. Ms. Winn also favored plan 2 and stated that she did not feel as strongly as Mr. Greene did about saving the green space. It was asked whether Mr. Frank Rice from Essex Court reviewed the plans. Mr. Luster responded that he has received a copy of the new design plans, and has no comments. Mr. Livermore thanked the Board for its input and will supply the following information at the next meeting: 1. catalog of trees Z. revised nub configuration 3. plan that pulls back the sidewalk on Church Street 4. provide pictures and drawings of existing site conditions 5. provide berm structure of area There being no other business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 1989. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky M51 WP • SalemffM Redevelopment -6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 24, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn 2. Approval of minutes of May 3, 1989. 3. Discussion/New Business A. Museum Place - Francois DeBrantes will present design plans for the proposed tenant directory sign, as well as proposed colors for signage. B. Church and St. Peter Street - Michael Harrington, owner of Museum Place, and Frank Rice, representative of Essex Court Condominiums, will present preliminary plans for the redesign of the traffic rotary at Church and St. Peter Streets. E2WP • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 24, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, May Z4, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Those in attendance were: Tim Clarke, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Ms. Debski called for omissions and corrections to the DRB meeting minutes of May 3, 1989. Mr. Clarke made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 3, 1989, meeting as presented. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Church Street and St. Peter Street Rotary Messrs. Michael Harrington and Steve Livermore presented proposed redesign plans for the Church Street and St. Peter Street Rotary. Mr. Frank Rice was also in attendance to comment on the preliminary plans, because of the potential impact these changes will have on the Essex Court condominium development. Mr. Livermore presented four (4) schemes to the DRB. He explained there are currently eight existing spaces in the area. The first scheme would eliminate the existing island, eliminate the open space/green area in front of Weylus, reconfigure the parking areas for a total of eighteen (18) spaces, and relocate the bus stop. • The second scheme calls for thelim' e mation of the island to be used for a parking area and the retention of h > the green space in front of Weylus. This scheme allows for fifteen (15) parking spaces. The third plan basically cuts out the middle of the island to provide for parking and cuts down the green space to accommodate parking. This plan allows for fourteen (14) parking spaces. The final scheme scales down the size of the existing island and allows for parking around the island. The bus stop is relocated closer to Museum Place. No green space is eliminated. This scheme provides for fourteen (14) parking spaces. Mr. Rice commented that even though some green space may be lost, it would be worthwhile to move the bus stop to achieve better traffic flow on the street. Chris Greene stated that a traffic engineer should be consulted to address the concerns of vehicular turning movements and vehicular and pedestrian safety before a redesign plan is accepted. He was also concerned that angle and vertical parking would create traffic problems similar to the bus stop, because a car backing out of a space would cause a bottle neck in the traffic. He suggested that an island be used to separate the parking area from the traffic flow. He used the parking area in front of the Salem Evening News as as example of this configuration. Another concern which was discussed was the ambiguity of what route thru traffic would follow. It was also suggested that the bus stop and delivery truck stop be moved to Brown Street, so that the green space area in front of Weylus is not reduced. Mr. Johnson suggested that Brown Street is not..aesthetically conducive for a bus stop. Ms. Winn was concerned that a bus stop in the Brown Street area would interfere with the parking garage traffic. Mr. Johnson stated that he preferred schemes I and 2, but he was concerned with cars backing up into the street. He also suggested that entrances and exits within the parking areas be clearly marked. A concern was raised regarding the frequency of pedestrians crossing the street from several different locations. It was suggested that some type of design through fencing, shrubs, etc. be used to lead pedestrians on an appropriate path to cross the street in one centralized location. Mr. Livermore stated that he would combine schemes 1 and 2 and suggestions raised at the meeting and submit revised design plans to the Board for their review. Mr. Greene suggested that Mr. Livermore speak with an engineer to obtain the standard design guidelines such as size and clearance regulations that have to be adhered to for parking spaces. At this time Mr. Luster, Acting Project Administrator, suggested that the new design plans be routed to the the engineering, fire, and police traffic departments, and DRB members for their review. When comments have been received from the various departments, another DRB meeting would be scheduled to review the new plans. • Museum Place Mr. Harrington presented a sample of the awning material and color to be used at Museum Place. He informed the Board that a sample awning will be constructed for the Board to review. Mr. Harrington also addressed the sign color issue for Museum Place. He stated that he has reviewed several other colors, at the Board's request, but felt that this combination was the best. Mr. Johnson felt that the mauve color clashed with the bricks. Ms. Winn felt that the sign color accented the awning color well. Mr. Clarke stated that the mauve did not look well against the brick, but it did look well with the awning. At this time Mr. Harrington suggested that the gray concrete pillars be painted beige. Mr. Clarke made a motion to accept the awning and sign colors. Ms. Winn seconded the motion. Ms. Winn and Mr. Clarke voted in favor, Mr. Johnson abstained, motion was so carried. Ms. Debski showed the Board revised drawings for the tenant directory. Mr. Johnson was concerned about the different size plaques. Mr. Harrington stated that all the plaques could be a standard size. Mr. Johnson requested color and material samples for the plaques and suggested that the columns remain even, even if one plaque has to be a blank or a decorative plaque. • Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the revised smaller scaled format for the directory signage with the condition that all plaques be the same size, that there always be two.even columns of plaques, and material and color samples be submitted to the DRB. Kathy Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Other Business A meeting date was set for May 31, 1989 at 8:30 a.m. to review the design changes to the rotary designs. Ms. Debski presented a brick and mortar sample to the Board for the Walgreens development. Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the sample as presented. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Johnson requested that an outline of sign issues be prepared for the DRB to better enable the Board to make recommendations for changes to the existing sign guidelines. There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, s� C� Ellen S. Dubinsky Acting Secretary M50WP • Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7444580 TO: Design Review Board Members FROM: Beth Debski RE: Church and St. Peter Street Rotary Redesign DATE: May 31, 1989 Attached for your review please find two (2) plans for the redesign of the Church and St. Peter Street Rotary. These plans incorporate the Board's suggestions after reviewing the four (4) original plans submitted at our last meeting. The two (2) plans have also been distributed to the City Engineer, Fire Department, and the Police Traffic Division for their review and comment. We can discuss these designs further at our next meeting which will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 1989, at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Ellen Dubinsky at 745- 9595 ext. 311, if you cannot attend this meeting. Thank you. M50WP A . um o ee-3 c e 0 O i o e � I i u �'{ora�'1 Co-, no F1 F1T�L_I I rrz. S 2 6(- 5 40 p.��-t �.G-� fio a LJ' 1_!. (fig) 52G_ �93 r D C7 U6� -a- � m E! ;p r O vv rl h 'sae T s Li m ; n • L1.. T , � Park � n Yt�k# Moran- � Go, Er1G 40 't �}r� .. (tet) �Zfr73`13 S•7B•�8 r � r Salem 'Rum • Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MAY 3, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnham Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Kathy Winn 2. Approval of Minutes of April 12, 1989 3. Discussion/New Business • 1. Museum Place - Mr. Michael Harrington will present revised design plans for the proposed tenant directory sign, as well as proposed colors for the signage. 2. Walgreen's,- Marcia Cini and Robin Wunderlich will present window, brick and block color samples for the Walgreen's development. 3. Essex Court Condominiums - Frank Rice will present plans for the proposed solution to address the inadequacy of the finished grade on the Essex Street Mall in front of the newly constructed project. This problem has developed as a result of the elevation of the first floor of the new development being approximately six inches higher than the elevation of the former Almy's building. As a result, the pedestrian mall elevation was raised to meet this new elevation. 4. Sign Ordinance - The SRA has requested that the DRB review the existing Sign Ordinance and make recommendations on proposed changes to the SRA. M49 • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MAY 3, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, May 3, 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, Tim Clarke, and Planning Department staff person Beth Debski. Ms. Debski called for omissions and corrections to the DRB meeting minutes of April 12, 1989. Mr. Johnson requested that wording regarding the Wesley Church sign be added to state that this sign was granted as an exception to the Urban Renewal Sign Guidelines. Mr. Willand stated that wording be added expressing that at the very least the Crombie St. Church sign should be cut in half and the redundant information be removed. John Willand made a motion to accept the minutes with the above incorporated wording. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Museum Place Ms. Debski explained that a color sample on a piece of the fan for the sign at Museum Place has been received, and at the conclusion of today's agenda items a site visit can take place. Walgreens • Ms. Marcia Cini and Mr. Robin Wunderlich appeared before the Board with material and color samples for the first phase of the Walgreens Development on New Derby Street. Mr. Wunderlich explained that there will be a base course of blocks and then the brick and block panel building will begin. Mr. Wunderlich showed samples of the 8x8 smooth block which will be used in the field of the panels that are setback in the brick, and a sample of the 8x16 split face block that will be used on the base of the building. The block color is dark tan. A brick sample of "Hartford Red" brick was shown to the Board. Mr. Johnson asked for details of the capitals and the cornice. Mr. Wunderlich replied that the capitals will be made from pre-cast in the same block material and the cornice will return around the corner made of fire treated wood. Mr. Willand suggested that a fypon cornice be looked into. Mr. Willand stated that the block and brick materials proposed were fine, but he would like to see a mortar color sample. Mr. Willand cautioned the use of dyed mortar since it would be difficult to duplicate on the upper stories and suggested that a standard cement be used. Mr. Wunderlich concurred, but felt that because of the time difference between construction even a standard sample would appear to be a different color. Mr. Wunderlich then showed the Board window and tile samples. The windows will be anodized bronze with rose colored 8x8 accent tiles. The cornice color will be a buff color. • Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the color and material samples as shown subject to the provision of brick panel sample with the proposed mortar color and conditional upon the approval of the mortar color. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Essex Court Condominiums Ms. Debski explained that the Essex Court developers are currently working with the City Engineer to rectify the grade problem on Essex Street and will not be present at this meeting. Sign Design Guidelines Ms. Debski distributed the SRA Sign Design Guideline and City Sign Ordinance books to the Board members. It has been requested by the SRA that the DRB make recommendations to update the sign design guidelines. Site Visit - Museum Place At the site visit the Board determined that the proposed color of the fan was not appropriate with its background. It was suggested that the pink color be readjusted to match more closely with the brick color. The Board also requested that awning samples be submitted for their review. There being no further business, Fred Johnson 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 Acting Secretary M50WP 40 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Roof Material - Endicott Center - Donald Burnham presented the Board with a sample of copper coated asphalt shingles to be used as the roof material for Endicott Center. DRB Recommendations: Approved as presented. Z. 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 F (the former Boyle's restaurant). C.- 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 `� purposes in place of off-premise directional signs. 6. 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. M48WP Salem Redevelopment Authority TELEPHONE 744.6900 ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 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. 2. 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. M48 WP • 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 letteringfor 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. Mr. Johnson requested that the typeface remain the same on the directory signs and that they be scaled down. He requested that samples of the typestyle and new smaller scale sign be presented at the next meeting. Mr. Johnson asked if the awning material had been selected yet, and suggested that it should be considered in relation to the signs. Mr. DeBrantes showed the Board detailed color samples of the fan. Mr. Willand stated that the cream and mauve colors were more pleasing than the green, because the green would fight with the awning colors if it did not match exactly. Mr. Johnson suggested that actual color chips be produced so that the Board may see them against the building. Mr. Willand made a motion to approve the sign concept over the doors and approve the fan design and letter style, the stand away letters in front of the fan, the bold color schemes presented, he requested color samples, reduction of the directory sign, sign design for McGowan, and awning colors. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Courthouse Deli Mr. Lawrence Pidgeon presented a sign application for the Court House Deli to be located at 60 Washington Street (the former Boyles). The sign is 12 feet by 19 inch wooden sign with gold lettering on a brown background. The letters are 10 inch • high University Roman style. John Willand made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Fred Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Crombie Street Church Attorney Donaldson presented a sign application for the Crombie Street Church located at 7 Crombie Street. The sign has been made to replace an existing sign. The sign indicates the hours of worship and hours for their outreach programs. The sign has been constructed, it was erected without a permit, but has been removed. Mr. Willand stated that the sign placement is asymmetrical which is troublesome since the building is very symmetrical, and perhaps could be relocated. Mr. Johnson felt that the sign was rather large in scale. Mr. Donaldson responded that the sign is being posted to convey a message to the public, and therefore needs to attract their attention. The size of the sign is 73" x 33" x 3/4" with black stick on letters on a white background and with a plexi-glass covering. Mr. Johnson suggested that the lettering should be painted and not applied and that the plexi-glass be removed because it will yellow and have condensation problems which will cause the sign to deteriorate rapidly. Mr. Willand suggested that the sign, if the same sign is going to be used, should be • centered on the pier to the right of the left hand door or on the left of the right hand door. Mr. Willand suggested that if the sign is to be made permanent, as suggested by Mr. Johnson it should be cut into Johnson, twos squares t q o conform to the size of theP iers. • Department of Employment and Training Ms. Monica Synnott, manager of the Department of Employment and Training located on the third floor of One Salem Green, presented an application for three, back to back off premise signs to be located as shown in the photographs presented with her application. Ms. Debski explained that off-premise signs are illegal within the downtown, and if this Board approves of the design and placement of these signs, Ms. Synnott will have to obtain a variance from the Board of Appeal to erect these signs. She has been advised that this is the beginning step in a long process of approvals. After some discussion, the Board encouraged Ms. Synnott to negotiate with the building manager to try to identify herself within the building first. They felt off- premise signs would be useless, if the building was not properly identified. They also did not want to start a precedent by allowing off-premise signage within the downtown. Wesley United Methodist Church Mr. Mansfield appeared before the DRB with an application for a free standing sign to be placed on North Street. The sign is maroon painted wood with carved gold leaf lettering. It is attached to wooden poles, and is four feet high and six feet wide. Mr. Mansfield explained that he is aware that free standing signs are not allowed within the downtown, but the sign has already been constructed, and he • showed the Board a photograph of the sign. At this time Mr. William Luster, Acting SRA Project Administrator, informed the DRB that the SRA has discussed changing the design guidelines to allow signs such as these. Mr. Johnson felt that this sign would enhance the entrance to the City and therefore motioned to allow the erection of this sign. Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Church St. & St. Peters St. Rotary Mr. Luster informed the Board that Mr. Harrington has requested that a reconfiguration of the this rotary take place to accommodate some live parking spaces for a food establishment and Mr. Rice, a representative from Essex Court, has also expressed his concern to better facilitate the traffic along Church Street. Mr. Luster asked the Board to begin to discuss some changes in the area to accommodate live parking and a loading zone for Weylus, and also perhaps the relocation of the Church Street Parking Lot entrance on Church Street. Mr. Harrington and Mr. Rice informed the Board that they will have their respective architects propose changes to the area and work in conjunction with the DRB. Approval of Minutes John Willand made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 15, 1989, • meeting. Anne Farnam seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Acting Secretary M49WP • • Salem Redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744 4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD March 15, 1989 AGENDA 1. Z Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale 2. Approval of minutes of November 30, 1988, December 28, 1988, and January 25, 1989. 3. Discussion/New Business 1. Museum Place 2. Walgreens Development EZWP 1 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 15, 1989 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday,ednesday, 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 entrancewaywill be replaced p ced 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 mullion 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 plan, 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. Walgreen 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 Walgreen 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 Walgreen and the Hawthorne Building will remain an alleyway until the upper stories are added to the Walgreen development. r . • 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 minutesresented with the above amendment.ent. 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 ted 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 M48WP • Salem [redevelopment 44-6900 Authority ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-4580 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD January 25, 1989 AGENDA 1. Roll Call Chris Greene Anne Farnam Frederick Johnson John Willand Timothy Clarke Dale Yale Z. Approval of minutes of December 28, 1988, and November 30, 1988. 3. Discussion/New Business 1. Walgreens Development EZWP January 25, 198 , Page 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD _ MINUTES January 25, 1989 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, January 25, 1989 at 8:30 a.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Messrs . Green, Willand and Clarke and Planning Department Representative Beth Debski. Approval of the minutes of December 28, 1988, and November 30, 1988, was deferred until the next meeting. Walgreen' s Development Atty. William Quinn of Tinti. , Quinn & Savoy, Marcia Ci.ni, Project Manager for the Walgreens project and Robin Wunderlich of Scagliotti Associates were representing Nondas Lagonakis, principal. of the project. , to present plans for the Walgreens Development . Atty. Quinn gave an overview of the project . Atty. Quinn stated that in June of 1988, plans were presented to the Board of Appeal for the construction of a 3-story structure on the former Mr. Grocer site for which the necessary variances were received. Atty. Quinn showed site plans of the 3-story building and the atrium between the new building and the Hawthorne Block that had been proposed. Walgreens has entered into a 20 year lease for the first floor space with a stipulation • that they occupy the building by September 1 , 1989. The financial institutions require that pre-leasing commitments be obtained for the second and third floor retail/office space prior to lending financing to complete the project . Since they have been unable to get any other pre-leasing commitments or financing for the second and third floor, Atty. Quinn has asked the Planning Board to allow the firstfloor to be built as part of Phase 1 with the second and third floors being built after they have received leasing commitments . This will allow them to meet the Walgreens deadline . Atty. Quinn stated that the first floor willbe constructed to structurally support future construction of the second and third floors . Both the Board of Appeal and the Planning Board have approved the phased construction.. . DeIulis Construction, the contractor for the project , is able to meetthedeadline. AtCy. Quinn stated that for temporary purposes , capping, which will be disposed of when constructing the remaining floors, will. be put on the first floor. Mr. Wunderlich provided a 'sectional cut" drawing showing the cornice. Atty. Quinn stated thathe would like the Design Review Board (DRB) to make recommendations of approval to the Salem Redevelopment Authority. Atty. Quinn addressed some concerns that the DRB had had atthe last presentation. Atty. Quinn stated that a :-cut corner' entrance has been placed on Derby Street with a walkway on the side . Mr. Clarke asked the width of the walkway. Mr. Wunderlich replied approximately 5' wide . • January 25, 198 , Page 2 Mr. Greene asked how deep are the parking bays. Mr. Wunderlich replied 17' plus `he dis;ante back to the property line . Mr. Greene was concerned that cars will overhang the sidewalk unless a wheel stop is installed. Mr. Wunderlich presented plans of the new window design. Mr. Willard asked if the adjacent building will be renovated as well . Mr. Wunderlich replied in the affirmative. Mr. Wunderlich stated that the first phase will not involve the atrium construction and that the alley will be blocked. Mr. Willand asked if the windows were set in from the wall plane . Mr. Wunderlich replied that they were set in approximately 411. Mr. Willand asked why the cornice didn' t simply go across the top . Mr. Wunderlich stated that it was an aesthetic design decision. Mr. Willand stated that the cornice should clearly cap the piers since the design 'I borrows many elements of the adjacent building. Mr. Willard stated that the disparity between each floor is great due to the windows being very different and that there is a lot going on in such a modest building. Mr. Willard stated that he could tolerate the windows if the cornice were fixed. Mr. Greene stated that the DRB would probably want to reserve the right to review the rest of the building but that he was prepared to just look at the first floor. Mr. Greene stated that he had no problem with the scale and appearance of the single story building and that the proportions work. Mr. Willard questioned what Walgreens would think of having no mullions in the 6 windows . Mr. Wunderlich believed that Walgreens would like having no mullions , but. believed there should be a transom row of lights . Mr. Willard stated that the cornice should entirely cap the piers , and since the windows are small for ground floor retail windows, he would prefer a simple plate glass with 2" face dimension frame around them. Mr. Clarke asked what will be seen through the windows. Mr. Wunderlich stated that display board will be seen and that one would not see all the way into the store. Mr. Willard stated that he would prefer regular mulli.oni.ng, no mullioning or as a compromise, just transoms . Mr. Clarke asked if the window mullions were something which required a decision today. Atty. Quinn stated that he would like the building footprint and preliminary design approved today. Mr. Greene stated that he was concerned about the ''shoehorning" of parking spaces and the narrow sidewalk. Mr. Green stated that customers will have a tendency to walk in the street or cut across the landscaping, and therefore he preferred that the building be 3' narrower. Atty. Quinn stated that he appreciated the comments but added that. the Walgreen' s agreement required a certain width of the building and that the building is as narrow as permitted by the lease . Atty. Quinn stated that . they cannot change the size of the building or give up any parking without being in violation of their lease agreement with Walgreens. January 25, 19811, Page 3 Atty. Quinn added .that the Planning Department is preparing to submit an ordinance to the City Council to make Dodge Street Court a one-way. Atty. Quinn stated that another solution would be to eliminate Dodge Street Court. to traffic and make it for pedestrian purposes only. Mr. Greene stated that he has no problem with the footprint and preliminary design but will want further discussion on the landscaping. Mr. Willand added that the DRB should make clear that the issues relating to Dodge Street Court are major design issues which should be addressed together. Mr. Willand stated that he also approved of the footprint and basic design. Mr. Willand added that he would encourage working on Dodge Street Court changes and that he would like the DRB to reserve the right to talk more about the windows and cornice. Mr. Greene made a motion to accept the building footprint and preliminary design of the Walgreens development . Such approval is granted with the understanding that all of the aforementioned concerns must be addressed by the developers including but not limited to issues of landscaping and issues regarding Dodge St . Court, and that the DRB still has to approve detailed design issues such as windows, moldings, surface textures , materials , capping, colors, and signage etc . Mr. Willand seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned. RAspect,fully submitted, William-Luster - a- 1. J2746