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1995-1999 DRB MEETING MINUTES DRB Mi utes ` 1995-1999 � _�� Y, ,If, - p s _ b p i i tt Salem Redevelopment m Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA DECEMBER 3, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson Discussion: 1. Peabody Block Renovations esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 i • DRB MINUTES December 3, 1999 The Design Review Board met on December 3, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Don Giard and Mary Cassidy. Executive Director Patrick Reffett was also present. Peabody Block Mr. Haim Weizmann and Mr. George Eisner were present. Mr. Goff began the discussion by asked when the exterior muntins will be adhered to the windows for the Peabody Block. Mr. Weizmann responded that they will be done, however Mr. Eisner is waiting for the weather to get warmer because they will not adhere in this weather. Mr. Goff continued by stating the fanlights that have been installed on the building are different from what was previously approved by the DRB, and this needs to be corrected. Mr. Reffett stressed to Mr. Weizmann that the fagade must be completed as it was approved, and it there are going to be any changes, such as the proportions or configurations of the window,they need to be approved by this Board before being installed. Mr. Goff continued that the window configuration on the Gas & Light Building have been • changed and not approved by this Board. Currently they appear to be 15/2 and the approved window is an 8/8. Mr. Weizmann agreed to replace the current window with an 8/8 window. Mr. Goff stated that he liked the transom lights that are on the building, but he is aware they are not original and will approve the removal of the transoms. Mr. Weizmann added that there are two large steel beams in that area that cannot be cut, so the cornice line has to stay. Mr. Eisner shoed the Board where the line matches on the Barton Square fagade. Mr. Goff responded that there is good detail on the right side of the building, but not on the left. Mr. Goff recommended that the steel beam can be retained but the cornice line needs to wrap around the building. At this time, Mr. Weizmann informed the Board that the welder is coming next week to weld the supports for the deck at the rear of the building. He also showed the Board caps, rails detail, window, and French door details. Mr. Weizmann then asked the Board for permission to use vinyl on the rear of the building. Mr. Giard stated vinyl is not acceptable, however he would entertain other alternatives. Mr. Goff echoed Mr. Giard and stated vinyl is not an acceptable material, and if clapboard is too expensive, the developer should look into the Faeade Improvement Loan Program. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary DRB MINUTES November 12, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on November 12, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Don Giard, John Goff, and Chris Greene. Executive Director Patrick Reffett and Staff Assistant Mary Cassidy were also present. Mr. Guertin presented four requests for fagade designs to the Peabody Block. He also informed the Board that permanently affixed muntins will be applied to the exterior of the windows that have been installed. His first design scheme was for the Essex Street/Gas & Light Building fagade which involves changing most of the facade back to the original fagade scheme. Mr. Goff suggested that the developer look behind the aluminum fascia to see if any of the brick details are remaining. He continued that if the fagade is restored exactly as original,the developer might be eligible for historic tax credits. Mr. Guertin then showed the Board Barton Square fagade plans and explained that the upper portion of the building will remain as existing and the lower portion will be designed with a glass and wood scheme as shown. This fagade will serve as the entrance for the Phoenix School • children. Mr. Goff suggested that Mr. Guertin try to find an older photograph of the building to see if the transoms were broken into three parts. Mr. Greene asked where the interior floor levels will be and asked if you would see it through the window. Mr. Weizmann responded that you would not see the floor level. The third plan Mr. Guertin showed the Board was for the Phoenix School balcony area. Mr. Goff commented that some type of balustrade be put along the top. He then asked what material would be used for the walls. Mr. Weizmann replied vinyl siding will be used to match the color of the painted portions of the building. Mr. Goff stated that wood clapboards should be used. Mr. Weizmann commented that wood would be a high maintenance material, and would need to be continually painted. The rest of the DRB members agreed that that the material should be wood. Mr. Weizmann agreed to the use of wood clapboards. Mr. Guertin then presented plans for the creation of a walkway to connect the buildings so the elevator can service the entire complex. Mr. Guertin explained that the walkway would be enclosed and constructed of wood and windows on the fagade facing Lappin Park. • Mr. Goff stated that he supported the concept, but felt that the elevations still need to be refined, specifically regarding window proportions and balustrade treatments. Mr. Greene added that the cornice be made bigger. Mr. Greene asked if the walkway would be lit all night. Mr. Weizmann stated that it would be. Lastly, Mr. Guertin presented plans for a mural on the Lappin Park wall. Mr. Goff stated that a mural is a great solution for this fagade. Mr. Greene stated that the concept could potentially be approvable, and he asked for more detailed design and samples of similar work. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the submitted designs in concept and proportion for the Gas & Light Building fagade, the rear of Lappin Park, Barton Square side, balcony design and fagade with the exception of the use of vinyl and the Barton Square building, Phoenix School entrance to resemble the submitted rendering rather than the plans (Plans refer to pgs. A8 - Al 1). Mr. Greene 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 Redevelopment i Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Discussion: 1. Media One—Washington Street— Sign Application 2. DeLeo's/White Hen Building—Norman Street—Fagade & Landscape Renovations 3. Spencers—Derby Street—Sign Application 4. Jennifer Apazidis—Market Place - Cafe Permit esd\drb\agenda i One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 Design Review Board Minutes September 24, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on September 24, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Don Giard, John Goff, and Chris Greene. Agora— Salem Marketplace—Cafd Permit Ms. Jennifer Apazidis appeared before the DRB with an application to place black iron furniture in front of her market stall. She distributed photographs of the proposed furniture. There will be three to four tables with two chairs to each table. Mr. Goff asked what the material will be on the surface of the table. Ms. Apazidis responded that the table surface will be glass. Mr. Greene asked how far the tables would be from the pedestrian walkway. Ms. Apazidis responded that her market stall is set back from the others, so even if the tables occupy up to eight feet in front of the stall, pedestrian access will not be impeded. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application with the conditions that there be no more than four tables with two chairs at each table; the black metal tables be similar to those shown to • the Board, and the exact detail of the furniture be reviewed for approval before purchase; and the tables and chairs be placed within a five foot buffer directly adjacent to the building. . Mr. Goff seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Deacon Giles— Salem Marketplace—Cafd Permit Ms. Apazidis explained to the Board that there is existing seating in the rear of the building. Currently there is a mix of wood, plastic and metal tables and chairs. She asked that the Board allow what is existing and a new plan will be presented to the Board for next year. The Board agreed to allow the outside seating for the remainder of this season. They informed the applicant that what is existing would most likely not be allowed next season, especially the white plastic/resin chairs. They stated black and green are better color choices. Spencers Halloween Outlet—Derby & Lafayette Streets—Sign Permit Ms. Dubinsky informed the Board that the signs, as shown in the photographs, were erected without a permit and the SRA sent the store a violation letter instructing the manager to immediately remove the signs and apply for a permit and also to discontinue the use of flashing/strobe lighting in the storefront. Ms. Mary Perley, manager, appeared before the Board with an application for three signs to remain over the doorway and over the first set of windows on the Lafayette and Derby Street • sides of the building. The signs are 8' x 4'. • Mr. Greene made a motion that the signs presented were unacceptable and the application be denied. Mr. Goff seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. DeLeo's—28 Norman Street—Building & Site Renovations David Jaquith, architect, presented revised plans for the improvements at Norman Street. He reviewed the window changes, DeLeo's entrance change, pediment additions and new sign locations. Roof repairs will also be undertaken. He explained that he concrete curb will be removed at the inside corner and replaced with speed bumps. He stated that landscape plans include replacing the three trees on the Crombie Street fagade and planting of creeping junipers. Mr. Jaquith also proposed the installation of a free standing directory sign for the site. Mr. Goff pointed out that the last meeting focussed on traffic circulation concerns. Mr. Jaquith replied that in response to that concern, the concrete curb cut will be taken out and speed bump fingers will be constructed. Mr. Goff responded that the corner space (#10) be removed. Mr. DeLeo responded that parking spaces are desperately needed and he would not be willing to remove any spaces. Mr. Goff suggested that the handicap space be moved to space #10, since its use would be less, and would enable cars to pass more freely around the corner of the building. He also requested that bollards be added in front of the two brick columns. Mr. Jaquith and Mr. DeLeo agreed to this change. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the plan as presented with the following conditions: The handicap parking space be relocated to space#10 and be defined by a painted stripe zone—no curbing; Space between parking spaces 9, 10 & 11 be flat concrete; Bollards be added in front of the two brick columns; Roof repairs being made must match existing materials; Building colors, material details, signs, lighting and detailed landscape plan be submitted for final approval. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Media One— 133 Washington Street— Sign Application An application was presented to erect non-illuminated, plexi, blue letters over the window front at this location. The sign will be 4'10" x 1'3". Vinyl door and window lettering were also submitted. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: The second line of lettering be removed from the main sign above the window; The sign be horizontally centered between the two windows and vertically centered within the sign band. Mr. Greene 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 �s Salem Redevelopment ® Authority DRB RECOMMENDATIONS September 24, 1999 Agora— Salem Marketplace—Cafe Permit Ms. Jennifer Apazidis appeared before the DRB with an application to place black iron furniture in front of her market stall. There will be three to four tables with two chairs to each table. The table surface will be glass. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The DRB approved the application with the following conditions: There be no more than four tables.with two chairs at each • table. The black metal tables be similar to those shown to the Board, and the exact detail of the furniture be reviewed for approval before purchase. The tables and chairs be placed within a five-foot buffer directly adjacent to the building. Deacon Giles—Salem Marketplace—Cafe Permit Ms. Apazidis explained to the Board that there is existing seating in the rear of the building. Currently there is a mix of wood, plastic and metal tables and chairs. She asked that the Board allow what is existing and a new plan will be presented to the Board for next year. DRB RECOMMENDATION: The Board recommends the existing seating to be allowed for the rest of the season. They informed the applicant that what is existing would not be allowed next season, especially the white plastic/resin chairs. fencers Halloween Outlet.—Derby & Lafayette Streets— Sign Permit Ms. Mary Perley, manager, appeared before the Board with an application for three signs to be placed over the doorway and over the first set of windows on the Lafayette and Derby Street • sides of the building. The signs are 8' x 4'. ` DRB RECOMMENDATION: DRB denied application. One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 _ f DeLeo's—28 Norman Street—Building & Site Renovations David Jaquith, architect,presented revised plans for the improvements at Norman Street. He reviewed the window changes, pediment additions and new sign locations. Roof repairs will also be undertaken. He explained that he concrete curb will be removed at the inside comer and replaced with speed bumps. He stated that landscape plans include replacing the three trees on the Crombie Street fagade and planting of creeping junipers. Mr. Jaquith also proposed the installation of a free standing directory sign for the site. DRB RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the plan as presented with the following conditions: The handicap parking space be relocated to space#10 and be defined by a painted stripe zone—no curbing. Space between parking spaces 9, 10 & 11 be flat concrete. Bollard be added in front of the two brick columns. Building colors,material details, signs, lighting and detailed landscape plan be submitted for final approval. • Roof repairs being made must match existing materials. Media One— 133 Washington Street— Sion Application An application was presented to erect non-illuminated,plexi, blue letters over the window front at this location. The sign will be 4'10" x 1'3". Vinyl door and window lettering was also submitted. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented with the following conditions: The second line of lettering be removed from the main sign above the window. The sign be horizontally centered between the two windows and vertically centered within the sign band. • Salem LU 11] Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA AUGUST 6, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson Discussion: 1. DeLeo's/White Hen Building—Norman Street—Fagade & Landscape Renovations 2. Peabody Essex Museum—Essex Street—Paint Colors 3. Witch History Museum—Essex Street— Sign Application 4. Resubmittal—Missy's Closet—Essex Street— Sign Application 5. Resubmittal—Peabody Essex Museum—Sign Application esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 DRB MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on August 6, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Don Giard, John Goff and Fred Johnson. Missy's Closet—Essex Street—Sign Application As per the Board's recommendation a new drawing was submitted for vinyl applied letters on the storefront window. The letters will be 4" high, gold in color with a black border. Mr. Goff approved the sign design as presented with the condition that a sample of the actual letter and colors be submitted. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Essex Museum—Essex Street—Repaint Mullions & Sign at Entranceway Fred Johnson recused himself from discussion and vote of this agenda item. Mr. Paul Goodof from the Peabody Essex Museum appeared before the Board with an application to repaint the aluminum grid doorway mullions to white and paint a sign over the doorway band reading `Peabody Essex Museum' in blue to match the sign bands around the building. • Mr. Goff approved the application as presented. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Essex Museum—Washington Square Wall—Sign Application Fred Johnson recused himself from discussion and vote of this agenda item. It was reported that the Salem Historic Commission voted to approve the sign package for the Peabody Essex Museum House tours as it was approved by the DRB. The proposal for signage along the Washington Square wall did not receive final approval by the DRB. The Historic Commission did approve a new design for the wall, consisting of repeating the same signs that were presented for in front of the historic houses with the addition of directional arrows. This design was shown to the DRB for final approval. Mr. Goff approved the application as presented. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Witch History Museum—Essex Street— Sign Application Mr. Jim Hurrell appeared before the DRB with an application for a 7'6" x 18" fagade sign and a 41" x 40" right angle sign as shown on the submitted photographs. Mr. Hurrell explained that the business opened over the July 4a'holiday and he erected the signs without design review approval. He stated he would remove or alter them as the Board saw fit. • Mr. Goff suggested that the bracket be upgraded to a decorative bracket and the guide wires be removed. Mr. Hurrell agreed to these conditions and stated that this would be done by the end of the year. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the right angle sign bracket be upgraded to a decorative bracket and the guide wires be removed. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. DeLeo's/White Hen Pantry—Norman Street—Landscauing and Facade Renovations David Jaquith, architect, presented a new site plan and fagade renovations to this building. Much discussion ensued regarding traffic flow and traffic safety. Mr. Goff felt that a better sense of safety needs to be created and the parking area needs to be better defined. He suggested restriping, the use of bollards, benches and the removal of the concrete barriers and replacing them with more landscaping elements. Mr. Jaquith discussed with the Board the need to identify this building and some thought has been given to calling the site Chestnut Square and constructing a free standing sign with a tenant directory. Mr. Jaquith thanked the Board for their comments, and stated he will return with revised drawings. • There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • .a DRB MINUTES June 25, 1999 The Design Review Board met in open session on June 25, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Fred Johnson and Don Giard. B.F. Goodstitch— 18 Front Street—Sign Application Ms. Lois Black appeared before the Board with an application to erect a 21" x 36"right angle sign. The sign will have a beige background with black, vinyl-applied letters. The ribbon design shown will be white. The sign will hang on the granite column between the first and second window, as outlined on the submitted photograph. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Missy's Closet— 108 Essex Street—Sign Application Ms. Melissa Coddens appeared before the Board with an application for window lettering at her place of business. She will be removing the existing lettering and replacing it with multi- colored, vinyl applied letters. The letters are 6 inches high and will be placed on the two window panes as shown in the submitted drawing. • Mr. Johnson recommended that multi-colored letters not be used and that the configuration of the sign be changed so that it is in one window, preferably the window closest to the entrance. Ms. Coddens was asked to resubmit her application using one color for all the letters with a different color background. Peabody Essex Museum—Installation of Fabric Banners Mr. Johnson recused himself from discussion and vote on this agenda item. Museum Representatives presented plans for fabric banners on the main building that will highlight exhibits. The panels, which are approximately 4' x 8' will be installed onto the wall as shown in the simulated photographs. The Odyssey exhibit is currently being highlighted. The application also calls for perpendicular banners on the main building on Liberty and Essex Street and along the NPS corridor that connects to the Essex Institute Garden. The banners are 2' x 12'. The other portion of this application calls for fabric banners highlighting the Museum's house tours. A banner depicting a portion of the house will be placed in front of each historic home, also a fabric wall banner is being proposed for the wall in front of Sweet Scoops. The Board voted to approve the application as presented, with the exception of the wall banners in front of Sweet Scoops. The Board felt the current size of the banner was too large, and they asked the Museum to submit an alternate design scheme. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky, Secretary • • Salem LU III Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JUNE 4, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Discussion: 1. Deschamps Printing—Dodge Street— Sign Application 2. Princeton Properties—289 Essex Street— Sign Application 3. Caboose Travel Service—60 Washington Street— Sign Application 4. Scuttlebuts—75 Lafayette Street— Sign Application& Roof Deck Construction esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 DRB MINUTES JUNE 4, 1999 The DRB held a regular meeting on Friday, June 4, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene and Don Giard. Deschamps Printing Company—Dodge Street—Sign Application Mr. Henry Deschamps presented a revised drawing of a sign that would be placed at the top corner of his building on Dodge Street. The revision, per DRB recommendations, the sign matches the Winer Brothers Hardware sign. The sign has a black background and gold letters. (Please note: Door lettering has been approved at a prior meeting.) Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the revised drawing as presented. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Princeton Properties—289 Essex Street— Sign Application An application was received by Princeton Properties, the new owners of the Essex House Apartments. Their sign package calls for the placement of 7" high gold anodized aluminum letters above the existing Essex House letters. The total length will be 8'2". The second sign calls for the erection of an 18" x 36" cast aluminum plaque to be placed on the Essex Street fagade centered between the archway and window. The sign will have a black background with gold letters. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve application with the condition that the 8'2" sign be reduced in length to 6'6" (and letter height proportionately decreased). The sign be centered from the beginning of the first 'E' and last 'E' in Essex House and be centered from the top of the 'H' in House and to the bottom of existing window sill. He continued that the wall plaque sign be approved with the condition that the black border around the entire sign be 2 ''/z" (letters must be proportionately scaled down so that the overall sign dimensions remain 36" x18"). The sign needs to be centered from top to bottom between the dark red brick courses and from left to right between the edge of the archway and window. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Caboose Travel Service—60 Washington Street—Sian Application An application was received for a new business sign to be located in the Odell Block. The fagade signs will be placed on the Washington Street and Lynde Street facades. The proposed • signs are 120" x 20". The signs will be constructed with mdo plywood with a burgundy background, gold border and white letters, and a caboose logo. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve sign with the condition that the height of the sign not exceed 14" (logo can be moved to accommodate height decrease). Revised drawing to be submitted for final review. Mr. Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Please Note: Revised drawing were received and distributed to DRB members. Scuttlebutt's—Lafayette Street—Roof Deck Plan Review and Sign Application Mr. Eric Rumpf, architect,presented plans for a roof deck for Scuttlebutt's. The perimeter of the deck is set back six feet from the edge, and the only visible element to be seen will be a 6-line pipe rail,painted green. The pipes have 2" diameter. The total railing height is 42 inches. An application was received for awnings (already erected) over the doorways of Scuttlebutt's. Mr. Rumpf, serving as the business owner's agent for this application, requested that the awnings be allowed to remain for a one-year period, at which time, the owners will readdress this issue. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve deck design as presented, with the recommendation that the rail be lowered to 36", if allowed by Code. He continued that the awnings to remain for a period of one year. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. DRB requested that a sign application be submitted for the neon Scuttlebutt's/Coors Light sign. Also, DRB instructed staff to research the regulations regarding neon beer signs. • Other Business DRB Member John Goff requested that the DRB be able to review plans, even if preliminary for the Museum's expansion project, and requested that the Museum be asked to submit such plans. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • DRB RECOMMENDATIONS JUNE 4, 1999 Deschamps Printing Company—Dodge Street— Sign Application Mr. Henry Deschamps presented a revised drawing of a sign that would be placed at the top corner of his building on Dodge Street. The revision, per DRB recommendations, the sign matches the Winer Brothers Hardware sign. The sign has a black background and gold letters. (Please note: Door lettering has been approved at a prior meeting.) DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Princeton Properties—289 Essex Street—Sign Application An application was received by Princeton Properties, the new owners of the Essex House Apartments. Their sign package calls for the placement of 7" high gold anodized aluminum letters above the existing Essex House letters. The total length will be 8'2". The second sign calls for the erection of an 18" x 36" cast aluminum plaque to be placed on the Essex Street facade centered between the archway and window. The sign will have a black background with gold letters. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve application with the condition that the 8'2" sign be reduced in length to 66" (and letter height proportionately decreased). The sign should be centered from the beginning of the first 'E' and last 'E' in Essex House and be centered from the top of the 'H' in House and to the bottom of existing window sill. Approve wall plaque sign with the condition that the black border around the entire sign be 2 '/2" (letters must be proportionately scaled down so that the overall sign dimensions remain 36" x18"). The sign needs to be centered from top to bottom between the dark red brick courses and from left to right between the edge of the archway and window. Caboose Travel Service—60 Washington Street— Sign Application • An application was received for a new business sign to be located in the Odell Block. The fagade signs will be placed on the Washington Street and Lynde Street facades. The proposed signs are 120" x 20". The signs will be constructed with mdo plywood with a burgundy background, gold border and white letters, and a caboose logo. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve sign with the condition that the height of the sign not exceed 14" (logo can be moved to accommodate height decrease). Revised drawing to be submitted for final review. Please Note: Revised drawing has been received and is being distributed to DRB members. Scuttlebutt's—Lafayette Street—Roof Deck Plan Review and Sian Application Mr. Eric Rumpf, architect, presented plans for a roof deck for Scuttlebutt's. The perimeter of the deck is set back six feet from the edge, and the only visible element to be seen will be a 6-line pipe rail, painted green. The pipes have 2" diameter. The total railing height is 42 inches. An application was received for awnings (already erected) over the doorways of Scuttlebutt's. Mr. Rumpf, serving as the business owner's agent for this application, requested that the awnings be allowed to remain for a one-year period, at which time,the owners will readdress this issue. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve deck design as presented, with the • recommendation that the rail be lowered to 36", if allowed by Code. Allow awnings to remain for a period of one year. DRB requested that a sign application be submitted for the neon Scuttlebutt's/Coors Light sign. Also, DRB instructed staff to research the regulations regarding neon beer signs. Other DRB Member John Goff requested that the DRB be able to review plans, even if preliminary for the Museum's expansion project, and requested that the Museum be asked to submit such plans. • • 'e� ', Salem ® Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 7, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene • Fred Johnson Discussion: 1. Peabody Block— Washington/Essex Streets—Window Replacement 2. Marketplace Stalls—Paint Colors esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 Salem Lu un Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 9, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene • Fred Johnson Discussion: 1. Cobblestones—26 Front Street— Sign Application 2. Heritage Cooperative Bank—71 Washington Street—Fapade Renovations 3. Discussion— Scuttlebuts&Norman Street Violation esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (978) 745-9595, Ext 311 • Fax (978) 740-0404 Salem [11 url Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 9, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Discussion: I. Cobblestones—26 Front Street— Sign Application 2. Heritage Cooperative Bank—71 Washington Street—Fagade Renovations 3. Discussion— Scuttlebuts &Norman Street Violation esdAdrbAagenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 • DRB MINUTES April 9, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, April 9, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Don Giard and John Goff. Cobblestones—26 Front Street—Sign Application Mr. Jim Kelley presented an application to erect a 12" x 32", right angle sign from an existing bracket. The sign is constructed of mdo wood and has a gray speckled background with black painted letters. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Heritage Cooperative Bank—71 Washington Street—Exterior Renovation Mr. Lawrence Ziner appeared before the DRB with an application to renovate a Washington street storefront in conjunction with the Bank's expansion. The plan calls for the relocation of an entrance door to facilitate interior office space. The storefront will be renovated to match the existing. The transom will remain, and the new glass will be 1" thick insulated glass with grids in between. The aluminum and copper components will be carried through to the new storefront. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Scuttlebutt's (awnings) & Norman Street(White Hen) Violations The DRB requested that one of the building inspectors's checks these violations and issue an enforcement letter. There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MARCH 5, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Discussion: 1. Peabody Essex Museum—East India Square—Renovations to Weld Hall 2. Deschamps Printing—Dodge Street—Sign Application 3. Elaine Walsh Acupuncture—231 Washington Street— Sign Application 4. Peabody Block—Washington/Essex Streets—Roof and Window Replacement esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 _t DRB MINUTES MAY 7, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on May 7, 1999 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance were Don Giard and John Goff. Executive Director Craig Wheeler was also in attendance. Peabody Block Windows Executive Director Craig Wheeler addressed the Board. He explained that he and the Building Inspector, Peter Strout have researched a window that they believe will be acceptable to the Board. At this time he showed the Board a catalog cut for a Weathershield window. He stated the windows have thermal pane, insulated glass and the muntins will be permanently applied to the interior and exterior of the window. Mr. Goff stated that the round windows on the upper story must be retained and recommended that an energy shield be used. He also requested that a thinner muntin than the one shown be used. Window configuration will be 12 over 2 as shown on drawings dated February 24, 1999. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the replacement Weathershield windows with interior and exterior applied muntins and the use of an interior energy shield over the round windows. Mr. • Giard seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Marketplace Stalls - Painting Ms. Lynne Barrett presented an application to repaint the wooden stalls and repair and repaint the roofs as shown on application. The stalls will be painted with a four-color scheme, as detailed in the submitted application, and all stalls will be painted in the same scheme with the exception of the doors, which will be painted in an alternate pattern. The roofs will be reconditioned and a green elastomeric roof coating will be applied. Mr. Goff suggested that the flower boxes be painted green to match the roof color. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Giard 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 • DRB MINUTES March 5, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Mr. John Goff, Mr. Don Giard and Mr. Chris Greene were present. Peabody Essex Museum—Exterior Renovations Tor Utne, Will Phippen, John Grimes and Paul Gross from the Peabody Essex Museum presented an application to the DRB for the installation of rooftop air conditioning units and a stairwell at East and Weld Halls. The Board was presented with plans and photographs. The visual impact of these units will be minimal. The second portion of this application was the interior blocking of windows due to • P PP g reconfiguration of interior gallery space. Drywall will be erected and painted(black or beige) and will be set back 12" from the glass windows. The windows being affected front on Liberty Street. The visual impact of this renovation will be minimal. Mr. Goff requested that the drywall be painted black. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application for rooftop units, a stairwell and interior window blocking with the drywall being painted black. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Deschamps Printing—Dodge Street—Sign Application Mr. Henry Deschamps appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a sign on the Dodge Street portion of his business, on the second floor above Winer Bros. Hardware. He also submitted an application for window lettering. Mr. Greene stated that he was in favor of the door signage, but felt the logo on the building sign would be too difficult to read from a distance and recommended it be removed. Mr. Goff commented that the placement of the fagade sign so far over the corner of the building looked awkward and the sign should be more elongated to match the Winer Bros. sign and perhaps be the same style and color of the Winer Bros. sign. • Mr. Deschamps responded that he will resubmit a drawing that will not have the logo and the • sign be designed with a black background and gold lettering to match the sign below. Elaine Walsh Acupuncture—Washington Street—Sign Application An application was submitted for a sign to be placed over the Washington Street storefront. The sign is 96" long and 36" high. It has a white background and black lettering with a hand-painted blue logo. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the sign applications with the following conditions: 1. Licensed Acupuncturist (3`d line) be removed and Lic.Ac. abbreviation be placed after her scripted name in the non-scripted font; 2. All 3 text lines are right justified; 3. Extra spaces before telephone number be removed; and 4. Height of sign is reduced to 30"—32". Mr. Goff further motioned that mdo plywood be used and the sign designer inform the DRB if the letters will be vinyl applied or painted. A final copy of this sign design be submitted as revised before a permit is issued. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Peabody Block—Windows & Roof Replacement Mr. George Eisner and Mr. Haim Weizmann appeared before the DRB with an application to secure the envelope of the buildings of the two buildings on Washington Street with new windows and roof repair and replacement. Mr. Eisner presented catalog sheets for a HARVEY thermal pane low E vinyl window with integral muntins. Mr. Eisner continued that he would like to replace and use these same windows for all five of the Peabody Block Buildings, except for the windows facing the Lappin Park elevation which are relatively new and do not leak, so they are not scheduled to be replaced. The Board urged Mr. Eisner& Mr. Weizmann to research the cost of a better quality vinyl window or even the cost of repair or replacement wood windows. Mr. Goff suggested that the Salem Historical Commission might have the names of manufactures that could be contacted to obtain pricing for wood replacement windows. The Board also stated that integral muntins would not be acceptable and other than true divided lights, permanently applied interior and exterior muntins must be used. • t • The Board denied the request to use the Harvey low E vinyl window sample that was shown to the Board and instructed Mr. Eisner and Mr. Weizmann to resubmit their window application. The Board approved the roof repair to stop the leaks and secure the envelope. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • • Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 1999 Roll Call: John Goff Donald Giard Chris Greene Fred Johnson Discussion: 1. Elaine Walsh Acupuncture—231 Washington Street—Sign Application 2. Two orki og — 185 Essex Street— Sign Application 3. Peabo ssex Museum— 132 Essex—Sign Application 4. New Sign Guidelines—Discussion esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 DRB MINUTES February 5, 1999 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, February 5, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Mr. Don Giard, Mr. John Goff and Mr. Chris Greene were present. Elaine Walsh Acupuncture—231 Washington Street—Sign Application A sign application was presented to the DRB for the erection of a 3' x 7' sign with a white background, black letters and a blue logo. The storefront has 16 linear feet and the total height of the sign band is 6 feet. The Board requested that the telephone number(6" in height) be scaled down, the • acupuncturist's name be placed on the sign, a V2" trim cap be added around the sign, and its height be lowered to 2'-2' ''/2". A new drawing must be submitted before final approval will be given. Two Dogs Working— 185 Essex Street—Sign Application A sign application was presented to the DRB for the erection of a 30" x 30", right angle sign over the doorway at 185 Essex Street. The sign is constructed of mdo plywood with a pine edge cap and a 1 '/2" band molding on the surface edge. The letters will be %' thick pvc cut out letters finished in 23K gold leaf. The sign background will be Rugby Blue— SPO3C, and the edging will be Tournament Blue—SP16A. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the bottom of the sign matches the bottom edge of the dark brown fagade treatment over the doorway. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Essex Museum— 132 Essex Street— Sign Application A sign application was submitted to the DRB to erect a 34" x 24" painted aluminum sign to be located to the left of the entrance of the Phillips Library Building. The sign background will be maroon in color to match the brick with white letters. The second portion of this application calls for a 12" x 12" nylon fabric banner to be placed at the rear of Plummer Hall which will be • attached by cables above the rear entrance,parallel with the building face. The banner will have • a red background with white letters. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the bottom of the banner be no lower than the top of the existing pediment. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further applications, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • • DRB MINUTES November 6, 1998 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Design Review Board was held on November 6, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. K.C. Clark& Associates Antiques Ltd —24 Front Street—Sign Application Mr. Kevin Clark appeared before the DRB with an application to erect an 18" x 36", right angle sign at his place of business. The sign has a beige background and black,painted letters. It is made of mdo board and will be hung from a black iron bracket. The sign will be placed above the street address on the brick wall and centered between the window and doorway. The bottom of the sign will be 10' from grade, which falls at the top of the door and the beginning of the transom window. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. All were in favor, • motion so carried. Nature's Gate—282R Derby Street— Sign Application An application for a 24" x 30", right angle sign was submitted for review. The sign is three-dimensional with applied letters and details. The sign will be hung to the right of the doorway. The sign will be one-sided to face Derby Street. The sign will be centered between the awning and the wall light, and the bottom of the sign will be ten feet from grade. The colors will be white and gray and green to match the existing awning. The sign will be made from 5/8" plywood and be hung from a steel, scroll bracket. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the door be painted green, and the awning,the door and sign color all match. It was also suggested that some leaf designs be added the word nature to better symbolize the word nature. All were in favor, motion so carried. 282R Derby Street—Facade Work Mr. George Osgood,building owner, appeared before the DRB with a plan to remove the garage door and replace with the pre-existing glass door and window wall as shown. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the plan as presented. All were in favor, motion so carried. s 282 Derby Street—Rear Building—Roof Replacement Mr. George Osgood appeared before the Board with an application to replace and raise the roof at the boiler room building (fagade facing the Salem Housing Authority parking lot on Charter Street). The raising of the roof would allow for the removal of the chain link fence and barbed wire on the higher roof above this building. The addition would be faced with stucco. The DRB denied this application on the basis of stucco not being an appropriate material. The Board stated they would re-evaluate an application that included the use of brick, a wooden balustrade or a rod iron railing. Mr. Osgood agreed to investigate the price of brick and resubmit his application to the DRB. Dagas Aura Photogravhv—313 Derby Street—Sign Application Mr. David Dunham submitted an application for a neon window sign. The DRB did not • act on this application in lieu of the fact that a Board of Appeal application for a second business at this address was not filed, therefore, at this time, the business is illegal. Mr. Dunham was instructed to see the Building Inspector regarding this situation. There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • • DRB Minutes August 21, 1998 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, August 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Phoenix School—Preliminary Review—Masonic Temple Buildine Ms. Betsye Sargent and Mr. Paul Lucas attended the DRB meeting and informed the Board that there is a strong possibility that the Phoenix School may occupy the first floor of the Masonic Temple on Washington Street. They presented preliminary design schematics. Discussion ensued regarding the preliminary plans. Ms. Sargent thanked the Board for their input and stated she will keep the Board informed of the progress of the negotiations to occupy this site. 23 Summer Street Mr. Dan Pierce, architect, showed the Board drawings for the addition of an exterior staircase and new deck to 23 Summer Street. Mr. Pierce explained that this building needed a second egress to meet code. A wood-frame construction project of a stairway with a landing and railings is proposed for the site. Mr. Pierce also showed the Board detailed drawings of the French door and deck to be added to the building. At this time, Mr. Pierce confirmed that the shed being proposed for demolition is of modern construction and has no historic significance. • The Board approved the plans with the condition that a bottom rail be added to the lowest two flights of the egress stair and an intermediate landing be added. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD June 26, 1998 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, June 26, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Fred Johnson. Jewish Federation -Front Street The application presented calls for the removal of bricked-up window opening and replacement with operable window to the side of building. The window will match existing. A window on the other side (fronting on the Marketplace) will be blacked-out, because of the interior floor plan. The DRB recommended approval of this application as presented. Salem Chiropractic- 73 Lafayette Street—Sign Application A sign proposal was resubmitted to the Board, incorporating the DRB suggestions of a previous meeting. Four-inch high, dimensional letters will be placed in the two black sign bands above the storefront. The color of the letters is gold metallic finish. The DRB recommended approval of this application as presented. • Designment Consignment Boutique- 75 Lafayette Street—Sign Application An application was submitted for 8" capital letters to be vinyl applied with a gold border to a black background over the doorway and a second sign with 5" capital letters and lowercase letters to be placed over the window in the same fashion. The Board approved the size of the letters, but conditioned that the letters be dimensional (raised)to match Chiropractic sign. 23 Summer Street-Deck& Fence Addition This application calls for the removal of shed and replacement with a deck, landscaping and a fence. Mr. Cook, owner of the building, explained that the fence would be placed around the perimeter of the property and extended to the deck. Lights will be placed on the posts. The Board requested more detail drawings of how the fence would align with the deck. The Board approved concept and layout plan as presented, but will continue to work with homeowner to finalize details. Essex National Heritage Area—Salem Visitor Center Ms. Christine Cheetham from the Salem Partnership presented an application for a pre- cast concrete sign addition to the Salem Visitor Center. The size is 1'5" high and 6" • long. It will be placed on top of the existing concrete sign. The logo and wording will be black aluminum. • The Board approved the application as presented. , Hunneman Real Estate Office-Museum Place- Church Street Mr. Kevin O'Connell, sign maker,presented a sign application for a 16"x 96", illuminated sign box. The sign will be placed over the doorway to the storefront on Church Street. Mr. Johnson suggested that the word Hunneman be individual, channel, illuminated letters; the Caldwell Banker be an illuminated box and the Residential Real Estate be flat, non-illuminated letters. He also stated that the sign depth be no more than 4 inches. The Board denied the application presented, and suggested the sign maker re-design the sign incorporating the above suggestions. Mayhem Manor-Sumner Paint Building-Derby Street Facade This application calls for proposed storefront alterations to accommodate new tenant (Mayhem Manor). The storefronts on the Derby Street fagade will remain as existing. The only entrance door will be placed in the right bay, as shown on plans. A sign application for Mayhem Manor was presented which included 8"high, gold, raised, Times Roman letters to be placed on the black sign band; a 2' x 39" right angle sign on the column next to the doorway; and a painted sign(aged) to be placed on the • parking lot facade. Mr. Goff expressed his concern over painting an aged sign on the building. Mr. Johnson agreed and stated the sign should just be painted and not made to look aged. The Board recommended approval of the storefront renovation and sign package as submitted with the condition that the painted sign not be aged. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 8, 1998 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, May 8, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Sumner Paint Buildine Eric Rumpf, architect, presented drawings for an addition to the roof/deck area at the Sumner Paint Building. The structure will be wood and painted to match the existing green accent color. The pipe rails will be painted and small rods will run below the pipe rail. Planters will be used, as shown on plans. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the plans as submitted. All were in favor, motion so carried. (DRB suggested that high windows be placed on the addition. The architect seemed amenable to this suggestion, and will try to incorporate this suggestion into the plans.) Salem Beer Works -Derby Street-Sign Application Mr. Steve Slesar appeared before the DRB with an application to conform to the DRB conditions placed on the Salem Beer Works previous sign proposal. The Salem Beer Works sign on the front entrance brick will be removed and replaced with a 24" high letters, and a right angle, neon sign is being proposed for the Derby Street facade. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the condition that the word 'Beer' be centered on the panel and the words 'Salem' and 'Works' end and begin the same distance, as shown on the drawing; the word 'Salem' in the right angle sign be reduced to a letter height of 5'/2 inches. The Board also agreed that the neon lettering may be single style (shown as double). All were in favor, motion so carried. Cuvee-Summer Street-Sien/Awning Application Mr. Ron Supino appeared before the Board with a sign and awning proposal for a new restaurant that will be occupying the downstairs space at the Salem Inn on Summer Street. The sign proposed will be hung at the same location as the sign of the previous restaurant. The sign is wooden with a gray marble background, a black border and black vinyl applied lettering. The sign dimension is 4' x 3' and will be hung from the same place as the existing bracket. A new bracket will be used to accommodate the dimensions of the new sign. The awning covering will be replaced with a gray and white stripe awning and the name of the restaurant will be applied on the front of the awning face, as shown in the submitted plan. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented. All were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky - Secretary DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Friday, April 3, 1998 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, April 3, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Green and John Goff. Brothers Deli - Derby Street - Awning/Sign Permit Mr. Bud Robitaille from Metro Sign appeared before the DRB with an application for new awnings at Brothers Deli. The awning material will be plum colored sunbrella with vinyl letters welded into cutouts on the fabric. A florescent light will be set underneath the awning so the letters will be visible and a light box will be recessed into the brick boxed area above the first • floor. Mr. Greene requested that the letters reading BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER be reduced and a pin stripe be added around the boxed area of the letters. Mr. Goff asked that the light box be installed so it is as flush to the brick as possible. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the conditions that the letter height of the wording BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER be no higher than 12 inches; a pinstripe be added around the sign boxes; and the light boxes be as flush to brick as possible. Mr. Greene seconded the motion. Motion so carried. Bailey's Iee Cream - Museum Place- Sign Permit Ms. Kathy O'Brien presented plans for individual, illuminated, 12", block style channel letters on the 16" valance of the storefront. The sign will be white during the day and rose when illuminated in the evening. It is proposed to make the apostrophe in the word Bailey's, the shape of an ice cream cone. A 28" neon ice cream cone is proposed to be placed in the window to the right and left of the door. Ms. O'Brien also presented specifications for two, five-six foot benches and a trash barrel. Mr. Goff recommended that only one neon ice cream cone be used. • Mr. Greene requested that shop/detail drawings be submitted to the Board for the neon ice cream cone and a scaled drawing of channel sign be submitted. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the conditions that a shop/detail drawing of the neon ice cream cone and a scaled drawing of the channel sign be submitted as well as the proper font for the door number and hours of operation. Mr. Goff second the motion. Motion so carried. (Please note: revised drawings were received and accepted.) There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\4398minutes • • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 1998 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, February 6, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Mary Cassidy was also present. Fountain Place - 232 Essex Street- Awning & Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz from United Sign Co. appeared before the Board with an application to place an awning over the windows on the building's Washington Street and Essex Street facades. The awning is green canvas and starts at the roof line of the fake mansard roof. The awnings are lettered in white. A replacement face for the existing right angle sign was also presented. Mr. Goff expressed his concern that the awnings were so close to the roof line. He suggested that the awnings be reduced to match the size of the window and they start at the bottom of the white band, or no more than 3" up from the bottom of the band. Mr. Juralewicz asked if the Board would favor changing the shape of the awning to a curved top. Mr. Goff responded he would be in favor of this change. Mr. Juralewicz redraw the awning change and stated the • awning would have a 2' depth and be 22" high. Mr. Juralewicz asked if the white band could be painted green. Mr. Goff responded in the affirmative, and added that the window trim and door also be painted green. He also suggested that the green window boxes be added to the storefront during the warmer season. Ms. Winn suggested that one of the Essex Street awnings say Breakfast and Lunch instead of repeating the business name. This was amenable to the applicants. Mr. Goff requested that the right angle sign be relocated over the entrance way. Mr. Juralewicz responded this was feasible. Mr. Goff stated that in an effort to assist this new business,the City should be requested to better maintain the fountain. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: the awnings are reduced in length to match the window openings; the shape is changed to a waterfall awning that projects 24"; the awning leaves a 12" reveal of the wood band; the band, door and the window trim be painted green; the wording `Breakfast and Lunch' be placed on one of the Essex Street awnings; and the right angle sign be moved to be centered over the doorway opening. It was also strongly suggested that window boxes be used during the warmer weather. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • • The Salem Pioneer- 231 Washington Street- Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz from United Sign Co. presented a sign application for a 13' x 2 '/z , aluminum shadow box with a white background and black, vinyl letters with gray background shading. The sign will be centered on the sign band. Mr. Goff asked what the building frontage was. Mr. Juralewicz responded the storefront is 201/2'. Mr. Goff stated that the sign needs to be scaled down to a 2' x 10' sign to meet the SRA guidelines. Mr. Juralewicz stated he would redraw the sign. The Board also requested that a letter be sent to the building owner stating that there are several sign violations in regard to the businesses located in this block. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that the sign be scaled down to 2' x 10' to meet the SRA sign guideline requirements. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Goff 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/2698.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 31, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, October 31, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Kathy Winn and Staff Assistant Mary Cassidy. In One Ear- 282 Derby Street- Sign& Awning Application Mr. Larry Cohen, business owner, and Mr. Ray L'Abbe, from New England Awning, appeared before the DRB with an application is to erect a gray awning (7'8"x4'2"x4'2") over the doorway to the storefront at 282 Derby St. The store's logo (see drawing) (10 '/z s.£) will be placed in the larger front portion of the awning and the telephone number will be placed on the right and left side of the awning valance. Mr. Goff recommended that the tag line - `CD's Tapes Etc.' - be moved to the front valance. Mr. Ed Juralewicz, sign maker, presented the second portion of this application for a right angle sign to be placed on the pillar left of the entrance. The sign will be ten feet from grade and hang •'' from a black, decorative post. The sign is 10 % square feet. Mr. Goff recommended that there be more spacing between the words `In One Ear'. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the awning as submitted, with the condition that the tag line `CD's TAPES ETC.' -be moved to the front awning valance, and approve the sign as submitted, with the condition that there be more space between the words `In One Ear'. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Lyceum Bar& Grill - Church Street- Paint Trim An application was received to paint the trim color at the Lyceum Restaurant building. The color is a mustard as shown on the submitted sample. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Other Business Mr. Goff requested that the City Planner be informed that the DRB would like to be involved in the preliminary review and concept plans for the Essex Museum expansion, especially as it . relates to the Liberty Street lot and passage area. Ms. Cassidy responded that she would make Mr. Wheeler aware of this request. There being no further business, Mr. Goff 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 e sd/drb/97/103197.m in • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 29, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, August 29, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Kathy Winn and Staff Assistant Mary Cassidy. Julien Hair Networx- 1 'h Church Street- S'iPn Application Ms. Amy Walsh presented an application for a sign to be placed on the valance of the awning at Museum Place. The sign has 16" high, illuminated, channel letters with a teal colored face and black channel returns. The sign is 46" long. The second portion of the sign consist of two rows of 4" formed plastic, white letters and is 31.5" long. The total sign length is 79.5" long and will be centered on the awning which will leave an eight foot border on each side of the awning. Mr. Goff suggested that a white pinstripe border be added tot he face of the sign so the teal reads better. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the sign application as presented with the condition that a • white pinstripe border be added to the face of the teal, channel lettered sign. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. East Coast Sign & Awning - 234 Bridge Street - Sign/Awning Application Mr. Scott Ingemi appeared before the DRB with an application to erect an awning at his place of business at 234 Bridge Street. The awning is a sunbrella hemlock tweed (44605). The awning will begin at the top of the inside of the roof line , as shown in the photograph, and will be paneled down with an 18" valance to end at the first window mullion. Mr. Ingemi explained that because of the strange shape of the building, he will build awning covered panels to extend the awning to the end of the building, if the awning does not look proper after its installation. The depth of the awning is 4 '/2 feet. The 13" lettering on the valance will have a beige outline with a black inside outline and the awning color will show through. The telephone number on each side of the business name will be 9" beige letters. Mr. Ingemi continued that an existing pole sign will be painted gray and the existing 2' x 8' box will be faced with a sign, as submitted. The box will be non-illuminated. Mr. Ingemi also submitted application for 4" letters listing the services he provides to be placed on the blacked-out windows on each side of the storefront. Hours of operation will also be applied to the door. The building will also be painted a light neutral gray, the vinyl siding area in the front will be painted beige, and the cement deck area will be painted green. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Goff 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/97/82997.min • Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 11, 1997 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Joshua Ward House/Higginson Book Co./Fence Repair 2. Fleet Bank- 253 Essex Street- Site Improvements - Final Design 3. Fleet Bank - 253 Essex Street- Sign Application 4. Coastal Oil Company - 289 Derby Street - Site Improvements & Sign Application 5. Jolat Gallery - 60 Washington Street - Sign Application 6. Salem Rotary Club - Riley Plaza- Community Service Sign Application 7. John Edwards Hair Salon- 140 Washington Street - Sign& Awning Application esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 I DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JULY 11, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, July 11, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene and Fred Johnson. Higginson Books/Joshua Ward House/Washington Street- Fence Reconstruction Mr. Roger Hedstrom appeared before the DRB with an application to reconstruct the fence at the Joshua Ward House. The plans presented were part of the original restoration project which was approved by the Massachusetts Historic Commission. The project calls for changing the height of the fence and replacing the finials to match the drawing. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Please note: The SRA pre-approved this application, so no further action is necessary.) Coastal Oil/Dave & Jack's Texaco - 289 Derby Street- Sign/Canopy/Building Improvements • Mr. Barry Kossover appeared before the DRB with an application for improvements to his place of business located at 289 Derby Street. Mr. Kossover explained that due to 1998 federal regulations, he is upgrading his gas station, by removing the existing tanks and placing a 24' x 32' canopy over his pumps. He continued that Texaco will no longer be his oil supplier and requested that his free standing sign be converted to read Coastal Oil. Mr. Kossover requested that the new Coastal Oil sign could have a price menu board. Mr. Kossover was informed that the SRA pre-approved the free standing sign, only if it is reproduced exactly as existing, since free standing signs are not allowed in the Urban Renewal Area, but this sign would fall under the grandfather clause. Mr. Goff added that he had a concern with approving a new sign because he wanted to insure that the sign would be of pedestrian scale, and the new sign proposed had no dimensions listed. Mr. Johnson added that the DRB would consider a new free standing sign, if it would have a positive aesthetic affect to the street scape. Mr. Greene asked the applicant for a site plan of the property. He also wanted to know the location and dimensions of the canopy of the Gibbs gas station next door. He stated that the Coastal canopy should be the same height and set back as the Gibbs' canopy. He felt that if this was a new use, it would not be approved, since this street is the main travel way to the waterfront from downtown and it should have the appearance as being a non-conflicting as possible with the historic character of Salem's downtown. Mr. Greene commented on the graphics to be placed on the canopy. He stated that the new • canopy should echo what is next door and be a solid, light, neutral color. Mr. Greene asked where the signs would be placed on the canopy. Mr. Kossover replied that he believed they • would be placed on the front and one side of the canopy. Mr. Greene requested more accurate drawings showing the exact location of the signs. Mr. Kossover stated that the building sign `Dave & Jack's Texaco'will be removed and the building will be painted. The Board stated that paint color samples need to be submitted for approval. The Board requested that a site visit take place, since there are so many unanswered questions regarding this project. At this time, Mr. Johnson recapped most of the recommendations and questions regarding this project. They are as follows: 1. The canopy should be a solid white band. 2. The Coastal sign is the only part of the canopy that will be on a gray field. 3. Accurate sign dimensions and locations on the canopy need to be submitted. 4. The height and the setback of the canopy need to match the canopy next door. 5. A menu Board location, or a new free standing sign location need to be explore: 6. Landscape improvements need to be explored. 7. Building paint colors need to be submitted. (Please note: The only SRA pre-approval given to this project was for the free standing sign, • contingent that it be replaced exactly the same as existing with the new logo.) Rotary Community Events Sign- Riley Plaza Mr. Robert Lutts appeared before the Board to finalize the design details for the Rotary Community Events Sign. (Please note the SRA has approved this sign with detail approval contingent upon DRB approval.) Mr. Goff reviewed the final plan and requested that the sign maker make sure that the bottom of the left column does not collide with the word Rotary. He also requested a enlarged detailed sketch of the architectural details of the column. Mr. Lutts responded that he will have the sign maker provide this information. Another design detail not finalized that was discussed was the font and letter size of the message inside the bulletin board. Mr. Johnson recommended that the message contain no more than two or three lines with the letters being between 3" and no more than 8" high. The font should be block style. The letters should be black in color and have a white background. The final detail discussed was the rear finish of the sign. Mr. Johnson recommended that the posts be placed at the very end of the sign with a wood panel over the rear so that the side view of the sign reads as one solid piece. Mr. Goff also recommended that a curved piece be placed • over and around the edge of the curved top of the seal. Mr. Goff recommended that the aluminum frame of the bulletin board be painted to match the sign and to make sure the bulletin board is protected and has proper drainage. Mr. Lutts thanked the Board for all of their • recommendations and stated that all of the above recommendations will be implemented. (Please note: Mr. Curry from Northshore Sign has submitted drawings and responses to all of the above mentioned recommendations. These modifications have been reviewed by DRB members and approved.) John Edwards Hair Salon - 140 Washington Street Mr. Ray L'Abbe from New England Awning Company, presented plans for awnings over the storefront of John Edwards Hair Salon at 140 Washington Street and neon signs and vinyl lettering in the windows. The awnings project 1'3" and hang 6' vertically. They are black canvas with white lettering. The smaller awning, 77", has the phone number of the salon lettered on the lower area of the awning. The larger awning, 13'6", is lettered with John Edwards Hair Design. Mr. Johnson recommended that the wording John Edwards on the awning be proportional to the neon sign in the window and that the words Hair Salon be used on the awning to match the neon sign. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve this application with the condition that the phone number be removed from the small awning (It was suggested that the phone number be placed on the window sign band.), the word Salon be substituted for Design,the John Edwards lettering be • proportional to the neon sign in the window and the lettering be flush right on the awning, and the lettering match the neon color. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Jolat Gallery- 60 Washington Street - Sign-Application (Please note: This application was approved by the SRA,pending DRB approval.) An application was submitted to erect an 18" x 15' sign on the sign band over the storefront at 60 Washington Street. The sign has a brown background with gold lettering. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application with the conditions that a scaled drawing be submitted;the background color be changed to black; and the font style match the adjacent Courthouse Deli sign. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (The applicant submitted a scaled drawing. It was reviewed by DRB members and approved.) Fleet Bank- 253 Essex Street- Parkin Lot of Improvements (Please note: This application was approved by the SRA,pending DRB approval.) • Final plans were submitted for parking lot improvements at the Fleet Bank on Essex Street. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the plan, pending a detailed review of the landscape materials by . Mr. Greene. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Please note: Mr. Greene reviewed the plans in detail and approved the landscape improvements.) Fleet Bank- 253 Essex Street- Sign Application At a previous DRB meeting, an application was presented to remove the existing projecting sign (8' x 5') on the newer elevation and replace it with a 4' x 5' internally illuminated sign box on the corner of the older facade elevation. The second request is that a 2' x 4' sign be erected on the rear facade to give direction to the ATM entrance located in the front of the building. The third request is to remove the NYCE/Cirrus sign and move it to the entrance to the new ATM area. At that time the Board only approved the placement of the directional sign in the rear of the building. The Board had concerns with placing an internally illuminated sign box on the older building facade. The Board suggested that a new Fleet system sign be made and hung perpendicular to the entrance of the new ATM location. An amended application has been submitted for a right angle sign to be placed in between the columns on the right hand side of the main entrance. The sign is redwood with carved graphics. It will be illuminated by external lighting sources. The sign dimensions are 48" x 60". The • applicant requested that the existing signs for the ATM machine be allowed to be placed in the new ATM area, since the bank has indicated that this may only be a temporary location. Mr. Johnson questioned what type of external lighting will be used. Ms. Dubinsky stated that she would ask the sign permit consultant. Mr. Johnson also felt that the 24 hour notation was confusing on the right angle sign, since the bank is not open 24 hours. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the right angle sign and the Atm machine sign with the condition that the method of external lighting be submitted tot he Board and that the 24 hoar notation be removed from the right angle sign. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Please note: Ms Hopkins, sign permit consultant, responded that no additional external lighting will be installed at this time. She also requested that the 24 hoar notation remain on the sign, since the bank uses this as vehicle to advertise 24 hour(ATM) service is available at this location. Ms. Dubinsky reported back to the Board members and they amended their decision to allow for the 24 hour notation.) • There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Goff • seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/71197.min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 20, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 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. Salem Rotary Club Sign- Riley Plaza Stephen Dibble from the Salem Planning Department and Phil Sher from the Salem Rotary attended this meeting to discuss design issues relative to this sign application. Mr. Johnson suggested that the top portion of the sign read SALEM COMMUNITY EVENTS instead of Welcome to Salem. This was agreed upon by all parties present. Mr. Goff suggested that columns be added to each side of the message box to make it look more proportional and substantial. He continued that the bottom of the sign should read SPONSORED BY THE SALEM ROTARY. He also felt that a line similar to - all things said or done - could be added to better define the reason for the 4-Way Test to be placed on the sign. Mr. Johnson suggested that the message box be enlarged to a size of Tx 5', and this way the columns do not need to be added. He continued that 10' long would be an appropriate size, since the sign sits on the diagonal. These changes would be made a new submission would be available for DRB review. There being no further business, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/97/52097.m in • Salem Redevelopment !� Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 16, 1997 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Fleet Bank- 253 Essex Street - Sign Application 2. Structures North - 192 Essex Street- Sign Application 3. Allan Insurance Agency - 192 Essex Street- Sign Application 4. Starbucks - 211 Washington Street- Sign Application 5. Bank Boston- 193 Washington Street- Sign Application 6. Salem Rotary Club - Riley Plaza- Community Service Sign Application 7. Salem General Store (Salem Bargain Center-Name Change) - 332 Essex Street- Sign Application 8. Antiques - 285 Derby Street- SRA Action Review 9. Fleet Bank- 253 Essex Street- Site Improvements -Informal Comments esd\drb\agenda f • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 16, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, May 16, 1997, 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. Structures North - 192 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. John Wathne presented a sign application to the Board for a F x 4' wooden sign to be placed over the doorway to his office. The sign will have a black background and gold lettering. The letters will be vinyl cut-out or painted. Mr. Goff expressed his concern about the color combination. He felt the sign needed more contrast and suggested a silver letters on a black background. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that different colors be used. Silver letters and a black background were suggested. The Board would approve • either vinyl applied or painted letters. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (PLEASE NOTE: The applicant resubmitted new color samples for silver letters and black background that were approved.) Allan Insurance - 192 Essex Street- Sign Application Mr. David Hark presented a sign application for Allan Insurance. The sign will have a maroon background and gold, vinyl applied lettering. The sign is 12" x 48" and will be centered over the window bays of the storefront. Mr. Johnson suggested elongating the sign by 18 inches and putting the AIA insignia next to the name with the letters centered between the top and the bottom of the logo. Mr. Johnson also suggested that the window lettering include an arrow with the word entrance in 2" high letters. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the sign be made 18" longer and the logo moved next to the name and the word `Entrance' (2" letters) with an arrow be placed on the window. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • 1 • (PLEASE NOTE: The applicant has resubmitted new drawings that reflect these changes.) Starbucks -211 Washington Street - Sign Application Mr. Stephen Del Rose appeared before the Board with a sign application for signs to be placed in the existing sign box over the storefront on the West and South elevation of the building. The signs have a white background with green letters. Mr. Del Rose also requested that a 24", illuminated, logo disk be hung on the interior of the window on the west elevation. Mr. Del Rose also stated that Starbucks may be placing tables and chairs outside. Mr. Johnson recommended that another window sign be placed in the first window of the South elevation. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application with the request that a window sign also be placed in the first window of the South elevation. They approved the concept of outside tables and chairs, and asked that the actual furniture designs be submitted for review. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bank Boston - 193 Washington Street- Sign Application Mr. Charles Swartz submitted an application to replace three sign faces at the Bay Bank to read • Bank Boston. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Fleet Bank - 253 Essex Street- Preliminary Review- Parking Lot Redesign Mr. Nelson Hammer presented a preliminary site plan for review by the DRB. The plans call for perimeter landscape improvements and parking lot restriping. There will be square, granite bollards with hedges and chain links connecting in between the bollards. The existing stairway on the rear building will be eliminated. The Board raised concern regarding the landscaping being done on City property and also felt that there should be a sidewalk. Mr. Hammer responded that if a sidewalk is installed, the landscape improvements cannot be done. Mr. Goff raised his concern of the size of the parking spacing, and suggested Mr. Hammer check with the City Building Inspector to make sure the stalls meet code. He continued that he was concerned regarding the perpendicular parking layout, especially the first space on each side of the entrance. • 2 • Mr. Johnson suggested that plantings grow up the brick wall. Mr. Hammer responded that two trees will be planted in that area. He also commented that sometimes plant material can damage the brick. Mr. Goff then suggested a trellace be placed for plants to grow up it. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve concept of plan. Mr. Hammer thanked the Board for their time, and would re-appear before the Board when plans are finalized and plant materials have been chosen. Fleet Bank - 253 Essex Street - Sign Application An application was presented to remove the existing projecting sign(8' x 5') on the newer elevation and replace it with a 4' x 5' internally illuminated sign box on the corner of the older facade elevation. The second request is that a 2' x 4' sign be erected on the rear facade to give direction to the ATM entrance located in the front of the building. The third request is to remove the NYCE/Cirrus sign and move it to the entrance to the new ATM area. Mr. Johnson commented that the ATM sign be perpendicular instead of flat. Mr. Johnson also expressed his concern regarding the use of an internally illuminated sign being placed on the older building facade. Mr. Goff agreed with this concern. • Mr. Johnson made a motion to only approve the placement of the directional sign in the rear of the building. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Board had concerns with placing an internally illuminated sign box on the older building facade, and suggested that a new Fleet system sign be made and hung perpendicular to the entrance of the new ATM location. The Board requested that new sign designs be submitted for both of these locations. Salem General Store - 332 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Sid Shapiro appeared before the Board with a name change for the Salem Bargain Center to the Salem General Store. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Antiques - 285 Derby Street-Sign Ms. Dubinsky informed the DRB that the SRA reviewed the DRB recommendation for the Antiques sign on Derby Street. The SRA asked the DRB to review the application to see if the signs would look better if a border placed around the wording. The Board reviewed the question • 3 • posed by the SRA regarding placing a border around the sign. The Board felt that a border should not be placed around the sign, and it should remain as existing. Salem Rotary Community Board - Riley Plaza- Sign Application The DRB reviewed a 8' x 7' Community sign will be placed at Riley Plaza. The sign letters will be carved, gold leaf. The City Seal will be full color. Mr. Johnson recommended that the lower portion of the sign just read - Sponsored by the Salem Rotary - and the Rotary 4-Way Test be deleted. He also recommended that the sign read - Salem Community Events - and not community board. Mr. Goff stated that the overall size of the sign is acceptable, however, the message box should be resized to be larger. These changes will be made, and be reviewed at the next DRB meeting. 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. Meeting stands adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\DRB\97\51697min • 4 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES MARCH 27, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, March 27, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Assistant City Planner Elizabeth Debski was also present. There was no secretary present at this meeting. The attached DRB Recommendations are a result of this meeting, and were presented to the SRA for action. Attached also please find Ms. Debski's notes. These two items shall serve as the record of this meeting. Discussion Items: Audet's Liquors - Museum Place - Church Street - Sign Application My Florist- 203 Washington Street - Sign Application Antiques - 285 Derby Street- Sign Application Salem Rotary Club - Riley Plaza- Sign Application Duck Tours -New Liberty Street - Sign Application • • Salem Redevelopment Authority DRB Recommendations March 27, 1997 My Florist - 203 Washington Street - Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz from United Sign Company and Mr. Joe Cunningham from My Florist presented an application for an internally illuminated sign box to be located in the former space occupied by Mail Boxes Etc. The sign is 2' x 15'. The lexan replacement face has white letters with mulberry, dark red and holly green flower accents, as shown on the submitted drawing. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Audet's Liquors - Museum Place - Church Street - Sign Application . Mr. Ken Hanson from Star Sign Co. presented an application to the Board for signs on the awning for Audet's Liquors. Mr. Hanson explained that these signs were moved from Audet's previous location on Highland Avenue. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented, with the condition that a red border be placed around the wine and spirits sign box and the grape logo be placed between the two signs: its dimension not to exceed 12" x 12". Antiques at 285 Derby - 285 Derby Street - Sign Application Ms. Laura Veno appeared before the Board with an application to erect three signs in the sign bands located over the storefront on Derby Street and continuing on the side of the building. The signs are made of plexiglass and have a white background with green lettering and a black hat. The dimension of each sign is 27" high by 84" long. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. esd\drb\32797ree One Salem Green • Salem. Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 Qvt O� � • �, � �SS/CJU.,/ / •`✓�/ C� S( � � �G!J-�iL�`�j� ' l.Q�� � no ob .s�� 0 5 bt ebb ),u- '1�0 �Olk-- fie_ h�oS d` �C� nrncc acres Sens 3�x 10 �-c�oSszo� rtJ— per- Com - - s� Wax-1 n �p �C. —pass) blc� /-wS � �l e e cl s -30 c� V�v�e a BS E the -�S 1appo I , 00 • • Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 7, 1997 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. The Tangled Web - 26 Front Street-Awning Application 2. The Plunkett Law Firm - 194 Essex Street - Sign Application 3. Salem Rotary Club - Riley Plaza - Community Service Sign Application 4. New England Pirate Museum - 274 Derby Street -Facade Mural Painting esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, February 7, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. The Plunkett Law Firm. P.C. - 194 Essex Street - Sign Application Ms. Judy Conn appeared before the DRB with a sign application to erect a 35" x 32", right angle sign centered on the column to the right of the entrance door at 194 Essex Street. The sign will have a black scroll bracket, with gold leaf vinyl lettering and a black background. Window lettering was also proposed for the center pane of glass. The letters will be gold with a black pinstripe outline. Mr.Greene pointed out that the graphic being used is actually a bird, and the applicant should consider using an abstract design scroll. Ms. Conn agreed with this suggestion. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve as presented with the conditions that the scrolls shown be change to a non-representational scroll and it be reduced to 75%; there be more space between the comma () and the P; and the window lettering be reduced to 67% or the standard 20% window coverage requirement. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. New England Pirate Museum - Derby Street - Mural Review Paul Bruce and Nancy Herrick appeared before the Board with an application for a mural on the rear of the Pirate Museum Building and an addition to the front sign. The mural contained clapboard, plexiglass and was a pictorial of a traditional old New England dockside tavern. Mr. Goff expressed his concern for placing this mural on the building. He stated that he liked the concept, but did not feel this was the right site. Mr. Greene agreed with Mr. Goff and stated that this mural was not an appropriate decoration for • this building, and would be an inappropriate site to be seen from the major Congress St. & Derby St. intersection and the whole neighborhood. He continued that a false historic appearance • should not be created, which is what this mural would do. He continued by stating when a building is restored it should not be made to look like something it is not. Mr. Greene also commented that by doing something this significant it would detract from the effect you have already achieved. The more you change the pirate context,the less effectiveness the existing murals have. Mr. Goff suggested that if the applicants still want to paint something on the building, they should consider pirate type objects that would be historically correct. Discussion now turned to the amendments proposed to the front sign. Mr. Greene and Mr. Goff agreed that the mast being proposed to the front sign should not be added. Rotary Club Sign - Riley Plaza Mr. Stephen Dibble from the Salem Planning Department appeared before the DRB to explain that a joint effort between the Salem Rotary Club and the Mayor's Office has resulted in a proposal to erect a community service sign on the corner of Washington and New Derby Streets. The sign is 10' long and the top of the sign has the City seal and says Welcome to Salem. The sign has a blue background and carved, gold leaf lettering. There is a 2' x 5' locked, case that will hold public messages. The lower portion of the sign has the Rotary 4-way test. • Mr. Greene expressed his concern regarding putting a commercial sign in an open space, especially if it would block the view of the Bay Bank building. He also expressed his concern about the danger of the proliferation of service organizations signs that would occur if this is approved. Mr. Greene went on to focus on the design of the sign, and commented that the lettering should be smaller, and therefore the sign should be made smaller. He felt the overall size of the sign was too big. Mr. Dibble responded that the sign was scaled so that people in cars driving by could read the sign, but the sign maker could make some adjustment to the scale. The Board also expressed their concern regarding the large amount of wording the Rotary 4-way test takes up on the sign, and felt this would be difficult to read. Mr. Dibble responded that this concern would brought to the attention of the Rotary Club members. Tangled Web - Front Street- Awning Application Mr. Scott Ingemi, sign maker, appeared before the DRB with an application to place an awning over the storefront at the Tangled Web. The awning will be 18.5' long, 4' high, project 3' from the facade, and 10'4" from the ground. Mr. Greene stated that this is a problematic proposal, because the awning design being presented has no relationship to the other awnings along the row of storefronts. Mr. Greene suggested a • more historically appropriate awning scheme be submitted. He suggested individual awnings over each window. Mr. Ingemi responded that individual, slanted awnings over the windows and • door could be designed. Mr. Ingemi showed the Board the color sample of Forest Green Fancy (#4790) and a solid Forest Green (#4637) for the door area. The Tangled Web lettering will be white. Mr. Greene requested that a scaled drawing of the sign portion be submitted. He also requested that the individual awnings be set inside the door wall area and the awnings be set into the window are. Lastly, he suggested that the solid green color be used for all of the awnings. Mr. Ingemi stated he would resubmit this proposal as recommended by the Board. There being no further business, Mr. Greene 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/97/2797.min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1997 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, January 3, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. Executive Director Craig Wheeler and Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata were also present. John Grimes, Will Phippen, Don Cupka and Attorney Joe Correnti were present representing the Peabody Essex Museum. There was no secretary present at this meeting. Attached are notes taken by Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata and a memo sent to the SRA Board for their action, that shall serve as the DRB's official recommendations for the Peabody Essex Museum Phase 1 Expansion Plan. esd\drb\97\13 97.min • TO: SRA Board of Directors FROM: Michelle Cammarata RE: DRB RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PHASE 1 OF MUSEUM EXPANSION PLAN DATE: January 6, 1997 Representatives of the Peabody Essex Museum, architect Don Cupka and attorney Joseph Correnti presented Phase 1 of the Museum's expansion plans during two meetings of the Design Review Board. This memo summarizes the presentation and discussion that followed and provides the DRB's recommendations. Phase 1 includes several renovation and re-use projects pertaining to the Museum Office Center • (the Rogers Building),the Armory drillshed, and the Essex Institute. MUSEUM OFFICE CENTER The Museum will adapt the Rogers building for use as an office center. This change requires the addition of an elevator,the addition of mechanical equipment on the lower roof facing Liberty Street and the removal of a window on the Liberty Street facade. In addition, the storefronts will be replaced. Storefronts The DRB recommends approval of the storefront design, which the architect will review in detail at the SRA meeting. The 1970s aluminum storefronts will be replaced with mahogany framed storefronts. The top and bottom of the storefronts are accented with mahogany panels. The DRB has asked the architect to considers using opaque panels along the top, but has approved the storefront design pending the full exploration of this suggestion. Liberty Street Facade • A window will be removed from the Liberty Street wall. The DRB recommends that the lintel and sill remain and that the opening be filled with brick and mortar to match 1 • existing. The architect is able to comply with this suggesting by re-using brick from elsewhere in the building. Screening of mechanical unit on lower roof, Liberty Street side At the DRB meeting held on December 6, the Board asked the architect to consider dropping the height of the white fence that screens the mechanical unit. John Goff suggested that the architect consider creating a layered screen, so that the exterior of the layered screen resembles a balustrade in height and detail. That option proved impossible due to the dimensions of the roof. Mr. Cupka prepared photos showing the impact of lowering the height of the fence, leaving a few inches of the mechanical unit visible. The Board decided that the fence should obscure the mechanical units entirely. The DRB recommends that the SRA approve the structure, size and location of the fence conditional upon DRB approval of the final details of the fence railings. Elevator Unit The addition of an elevator requires an override that punctures the roof of the building and requires the removal of two dormers. (The override does not go above the roof's ridge.) The DRB discussed this change at length, searching for ways to minimize the appearance of the unit. The Board requested a model of the building and required the architect to seek alternatives to the replacement of two dormers with a skewed, unadorned elevator unit. At the Board's suggestion, the architect studied ways to conceal the elevator beneath a dormer cover. The Board reviewed the impact of this "cap" at the meeting on January 3. The cap would be rectilinear, masking the skewed angle of the elevator and complementing the angles and shapes of other elements on the building. The cap would be clad in lead coated shingles,pewter in color. After much deliberation, the Board decided that the cap was too large, creating an industrial look. The skewed unit, while judged to be an imperfect solution, was preferred to the cap. The Board required justification of the need for a skewed-angle unit. The architect and Museum officials responded by examining the internal floor plan with the Board. The layout of the corridors and offices prohibits an elevator lobby unless the elevator bay is skewed somewhat. The DRB accepted this explanation and the need to punch through the roof to allow the elevator to access all four floors of the building. The presentation of computer-generated photos showing the capped and non-capped versions of the elevator unit confirmed the opinion that the unit is best left uncapped. The DRB recommends approval of the structure and location of the elevator override unit • conditional upon final DRB approval of the materials to be used to clad the structure. 2 • The review of these details is extremely important to the DRB, as certain materials may help to mask the size of the unit. ESSEX INSTITUTE Changes to the Essex Institute include the addition of a ramp in the rear of the building. Also, the renovation requires the installation of an air handler and chiller on the roof of the building which connects the Essex Institute and the Plummer/Daland Library. Air Handler and Chiller At the December DRB meeting, the Board requested a photo showing how the air handler and chiller will line up. Museum Officials prepared a model, installed it on the building and shot photos. The units are visible from Brown Street but not visible from Essex Street. Members of the Salem Historical Commission, which is reviewing changes to the Essex Institute, recommended that the units be pushed forward, toward Essex Street. This would make the units slightly visible from Essex Street but would mitigate the impact on Brown Street significantly. The DRB supported this suggestion and recommends that the SRA accept it as well. Ramp At the December DRB meeting, the architect showed a design for a ramp at the rear of the Essex Institute. The Board requested more detailed drawings of the ramp and asked him to consider using landscaping and a change in the design of the slats at the base of the ramp. At the January 3 meeting,the DRB reviewed progress on the design and approved the materials (fir and cedar) and details of the ramp (a tongue and groove pattern). The DRB reviewed and approved color samples, which also require approval of the Historical Commission. The DRB approved the sample lighting fixture. The architect stated that the Museum will design a new garden a later date. ARMORY DRILLSHED The proposal at the December DRB meeting called for the addition of an egress in the rear of the drillshed. 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U , �; 2� �cee . ,C3 h ci 1105 �uau�n,u�. . s�r�e A-i-,ti0 .6j/s yit4/-.I--I/ yo o szc,? �vt.vn-t. �x�e� -�`n�j c✓ c� oo, U d" CG- — a �of/vm g(&-,k4 C41— u 100 Tom = c6 �- 0�4- mac. 4 be lT� W i 9 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, December 6, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene (late), Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Brueg erg 's Bagels - Cafe Permit - Museum Place A representative from Bruegger's Bagels submitted an application to place three metal, umbrella tables with four chairs each on the Church Street sidewalk. Photographs and catalog cuts of the chairs, tables and umbrellas were shown to the Board for review. It was also noted that a trash receptacle would be placed outside. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Winn seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. Peabody Mu euro - s Phase I Expansion Plan - Desi n Review • Attorney Joseph Correnti, representing the Peabody Essex Museum, explained to the DRB that this application in Phase I of the Museum's expansion plan. He continued that this phase calls for interior and exterior renovations to three separate buildings. Plans for the former Essex Institute building include rehabilitation to the interior and exterior with the major renovations being rooftop equipment being installed and a handicap ramp being added to the rear of the building. Plans for the Armory drillshed building include converting mostly interior renovations so that this building can be used as a storage facility. Exterior changes include providing an access door and loading area. The third building, the Roger building, will be converted into office space and renovations including new storefronts, some window changes and the addition of rooftop equipment and an elevator shaft. Attorney Correnti concluded that Phase I allows the Museum to house all their collections in one building and house all their staff in one building. At this time, Don Cupka showed the DRB a site plan and elevations of buildings. The front elevation of the Essex Institute building showed the rooftop mechanical equipment and the rear elevation showed the handicap ramp. City Planner Wheeler requested that ramp plans be submitted to the DRB, as they are not in the set of plans. Mr. Cupka responded that a set of drawings will be submitted tot he DRB. Mr. Wheeler asked about lighting of the handicap ramp, since there seems to be no provision for it on • the plan. Mr. Cupka responded that the lighting has not been designed, but it is proposed to be placed on the wall and on poles. • Mr. Wheeler asked if the architects could provide a clearer indication of how the roof units would line-up. Attorney Correnti responded that the architects will do a mock-up of the units of the roof and take photographs for the Board's review. Mr. Cupka continued on to present plans for work to be done on the Armory drillshed and barracks buildings. The basements will upgraded to control humidity and temperature to store collections. A freight elevator will be added to the barracks building and a second fire staircase will be added to the interior with a new exit door. The below grade windows are proposed to be removed. Mr. Cupka commented that the architects will work closely with the National Park Service to make sure the new design meets with their approval. Mr. Goff asked whether the Massachusetts Historic Commission has been notified of these improvements. Attorney Correnti responded in the affirmative. Mr. Greene asked if the ramp would be made of wood. Mr. Cupka responded that cedar wood would be used, and it would be painted. The color has not been selected at this time. Mr. Greene expressed his concern of the visual impact the ramp would have in the garden area, and felt it would be important to use landscaping as a way to reduce the impact of the ramp. At this time, Mr. Cupka reviewed elevation plans of the L.H. Rogers building with the DRB. He pointed out that one window will be added and one window will be removed on the Liberty Street side of the building; mechanical equipment, an elevator override component will be placed • on the roof with a lattice screen wall; and two dormers will be removed. Mr. Goff suggested that the height of screen wall be dropped, but suggested a mock-up of the elevator override and screen be placed on the roof for viewing. He continued that the lintel and sill of the Liberty Street window to be removed remain in the brick work. Mr. Greene suggested that the lattice be brought all the way to corner of the building. Mr. Cupka thanked the Board for their comments and stated all of the suggestions made will be incorporated into an updated set of plans. Salem Bargain Center Mr. Shapiro appeared before the Board with a revised drawing of the sign he would like to place on the pier next to the entrance to his store. He requested that he be allowed to make the sign 10" longer. Mr. Goff responded that the DRB would only approve what was being submitted, and no larger. Mr. Greene commented that there needs to be more white space around the letters, so the letters need to be made smaller, and the word on the arrow needs to be the same font as the sign lettering. Mr. Shapiro asked if a maroon color would be approved for the letters. Mr. Goff requested to see a color sample. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve a 20" wide and 24" long sign with smaller letters and a • maroon color sample to be provided. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Sumner Paint Buildina Mr. Eric Rumpf appeared before the DRB and explained that the one-story building on Derby Street can not be saved. The facade needs to be taken down, redesigned and rebuilt. Mr. Rumpf reviewed the new plans with the Board. Mr. Goff commented that this redesign actually brings back the building closer to its original design. He showed the Board rear facade drawings and South River facade elevations. Mr. Goff stated that the South River portion should be held until future development plans of that area are completed. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the drawings as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Goff 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/96/12696.min • Salem ® Redevelopment -� Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA NOVEMBER 15, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1.Salem Bargain Center- 332 Essex Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda _ i One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday,November 15, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene and Fred Johnson. Salem Bargain Center- 332 Essex Street- Sign Application Mr. Sid Shapiro appeared before the DRB with an application to erect two signs, one on each post near his storefront, that are 23" x 48". The signs have a white background with gold, vinyl applied letters and gold borders. Mr. Shapiro submitted three different sign options for review. Mr. Greene recommended that the sign be scaled down to 20" x 24", and stated he would only recommend the placement of one sign, on the post near the storefront windows. Mr. Goff recalled that at the last DRB meeting, the discussion was in regard to a sign that specified where the entrance was. It was suggested that just a graphic hand be used. With that in mind, Mr. Goff also suggested that there be only one sign and some of the wording be removed • from the sign submitted. Mr. Greene recommended that a block letter font be used for the sign(i.e. the font used for the wording Housewares on the sign submitted), the letters be 3 Y2" high with a '/2 " space in between words, and the word Entrance with an arrow be 2" high. The sign should be centered on the column. Discussion ensued regarding the color combination being proposed. It was recommended that an off-white background with maroon lettering be used. The Board instructed Mr. Shapiro to resubmit a scaled drawing of this sign with the changes recommended above, for final approval. There being no further business, Mr. Greene made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Is Secretary esd/drb/96/111596.min Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA OCTOBER 18, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Thai Place - Museum Place - Sign Application 2. Salem Bargain Center - 332 Essex Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, October 18, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. Salem Flick- Museum Place - Marquee Detail Review Mr. Thomas Belhumer, mall owner, and Mr. Robert Thompson, sign maker, appeared before the Board with new choices for the upper and lower casings of the marquee sign. The Board requested that the original choices, selected at the previous meeting, remain. Mr. Belhumer agreed. Mr. Thompson stated that the ceiling decorative detail still needs to be selected. Mr. Thompson showed the Board the lettering style changes and stated the red color has been changed to burgundy, as requested by the DRB. Mr. Goff approved the font change as presented. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Thai Place - Museum Place - Sign Application Mr. Thomas Belhumer, mall owner, and Mr. Robert Thompson, sign maker, appeared before the • DRB with an application for a sign at Thai Place on the Church Street side of Museum Place. The sign has 12" high, individual, illuminated letters centered on the awning over the Church Street storefront. The sign is 10 feet in length. The letter cabinets are 5" deep and have white aluminum sides and a red face. The letter style is block. The awning valance is 18 inches. Mr. Goff stated that the depth of the letters should be reduced. Mr. Belhumer stated that the letters could be made to have between 3" and 4" of depth. Mr. Goff responded that this would be satisfactory. Mr. Greene raised a concern with the side of the cabinets being white. He stated that the sides should be a dark color,preferably green to match the awning color. Mr. Thompson stated that he could make the sides of the cabinets green, but requested he be able to use a white trim cap, so the red face would illuminate properly. Mr. Greene concurred with this solution. As an aside, Mr. Greene asked the staff to confirm the color of the side cabinets for the Bruegger's Bagels signs. Mr. Belhumer responded that he thought the sides were black. The DRB approved the sign application with the conditions that the letter depth be no greater than 3" - 4" and the side of the cabinets be a dark color, preferably dark green to match the awning. The mall owner and the sign maker agreed that the letter depth will be no greater than 4" and that • the side of the cabinets will be a dark color (green) with a white trim cap. Salem Bargain Center - Washington Street- Sign Application • Mr. Sid Shapiro appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a 26" x 108" wood sign over the transom window. He stated that the red letters on the window are difficult for the people to see, and they don't really know the store is there. Mr. Goff stated that he understood why Mr. Shapiro would like more visibility, but putting a sign over the transom creates architectural and visual confusion at this site. Mr. Goff suggested the owner investigate installing an awning or altering a storefront bay into an entrance. Mr. Shapiro responded that he has discussed both these options with his landlord and they are cost prohibitive. Mr. Greene suggested a sign be added to the outside pier, closest to store window. He continued that he had concerns regarding what the sign should look like, so he stated that the sign be of high quality, since it is going on a historic building. It should be made of mdo board with applied moldings and seraph style lettering, possibility gold leaf, and perhaps an old graphic hand pointing used for an arrow. Mr. Greene drew a draft of what the sign should look like. Mr. Shapiro asked if he could add an arrow in the second window bay. The Board agreed to the addition of this arrow. Mr. Shapiro thanked the Board for their input, and stated he will resubmit a new drawing for the • granite pier. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\101896 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 1996 A regular meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority and the was held on Wednesday, October 2, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Curran called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members answered present: Joan Boudreau, Barbara Cleary and Robert Curran. Paul L'Heureux and Donna Vinson were excused. DRB members present were: John Goff, Chris Greene and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Museum Place - Essex Street Mall Sien As requested by the DRB at a previous meeting, the Essex Street mail sign to be placed on the brick facade by the fountain has been redesigned. Mr. Robert Thompson of Jim Did It Signs and Ms. Pat Hopper, Mall Manager, presented the new sign application. The sign has individual gold-leafed finished metal letters with `halo lights'. The 30" high letters are 2" deep and will be pegged off the wall 2" and a white neon light will be placed behind each letter to produce this spotlight effect. The electrical transformers for the light source will be in the wall. The sign is 14'6" long. The Board suggested that the word `PLACE' be re-spaced, because optically it does not read as one word. Below the mall sign, there will be five tenant signs. The signs will have 8" high, satin finished gold color, bronze plate letters. The letters are 1/4" thick. There will be a • maximum limit of five tenant listings. The DRB recommended approval of this sign application. Ms. Joan Boudreau made a motion to approve the Museum Place Essex Street Mall sign as presented. Ms. Cleary seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Flick - Theater Marquee Sign Mr. Robert Thompson and Ms. Pat Hopper presented the drawings for the theater marquee to be placed over the new Church Street entrance to the theater. Please note that representatives from St. Peters Church were in attendance during this discussion. Mr. Thompson explained that the marquee projects 5 feet from the building, which is slightly further than the awnings. He presented a drawing of the proposed marquee with detail sheets for the press metal replication decorative cresting. Mr. Greene stated that the lettering of Flicks Cinemas 1-2-3 needs to be more consistent with the historical look of the marquee and suggested that a Roman Seraph font be used. He continued that the whole frame be green. • Mr. Goff suggested that the metal detail be brought down to the pedestrian level by introducing an interesting door hardware treatment and door logos to better tie together the historic look concept. Mr. Goff also suggested that the time period be switched to a 1930's art deco look so the contrast between the new storefronts and the marquee is not as sharp. S3mfes • At this time, Mr. Thompson introduced an alternate proposal with exposed bulbs around the marquee. The Board was not in favor of this alternate. Mr. Greene stated that this element is different from everything else, and does look slightly out of place. He endorsed Mr. Goff s idea of using different detailing to achieve a post-modern effect. Mr. Greene specified that only the white faced portion of the sign be illuminated. At this time Joan Boudreau made a motion to approve the marquee sign conditional with DRB approval of final details such as lettering style and color, frame & molding sizes, and decorative storefront and door hardware. Ms. Cleary seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. (Detail discussion of the marquee was,continued to the latter part of this meeting.) Brueg erg 's Bagel Signs Ms. Cammarata presented the revised sign submission for Bruegger's Bagels. The sign maker was unable to attend the meeting. The sign will be placed on the awning band and have • individual illuminated letters with the `Baked Fresh' banner. The submission includes window applied decals and two illuminated window signs. Mr. Greene asked what the depth of the letters will be and what the background of the sign will be, more specifically if there is a black painted background to reflect image shown on the drawings. Mr. Greene wanted confirmation whether the background would be illuminated or not. Mr. Greene recalled that one of the major focuses of the previous meeting discussion was that the letters be recessed as much as possible. Mr. Greene suggested that a box be cut out of awning band and the sign be flush with the awning. He also stated that the applicant could consider doing letter cut-outs, similar to the awnings at Salem Beer works, or punching through each individual channel letter so they do not extend out a great distance from the awning. He concluded that the awning sign needs to be resubmitted so that the sign is as flush to the awning as possible. Mr. Greene commented that the window signs and decals are acceptable, as long as they meet the Urban Renewal Area's total square footage and window coverage guidelines. The Board asked that a clarification be made whether the window sign has a 3" or a 5" depth, because two different specifications were submitted by the sign maker., The Board also requested that total square footage calculations and window percentage coverage be submitted. Mr. Goff stated that the sign should be centered between the two window bays and not on the • awning. 2 Sues • At this time, Barbara Cleary made a motion to approve the window and door signs and decals and the awning sign with the conditions that it be centered between the two window bays and that final DRB approval be given to re-submittal of drawings so the sign is as flush with the awning as possible. Joan Boudreau seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Continuation of Salem Flick Marquee Discussion Mr. Greene commented that all of the frame moldings be green. Mr. Goff and Mr. Greene reviewed the molding choices from the W. F. Norman Corporation catalog sheets and selected Cresting No. 5085 for the upper crest portion of the marquee with a height of 5 ''/z" and Moulding No. 1402 for the lower molding with a height of 4". They also suggested that there be 4" of green colored framing between the decorative pieces and the sign face. Mr. Greene and Mr. Goff requested that a different decorative ceiling panel be chosen to reflect the art-deco changes made to the top crest and the bottom molding, and that the choice be submitted for final approval by the DRB. Mr. Greene stated that the font for the sign letters and numbers needs to be changed to a Roman style font and a color needs to be chosen that coordinates with the building. Mr. Greene suggested a burgundy tone. • Mr. Greene and Mr. Goff informed the applicant that the chains could either be black or green in color. Mr. Goff requested that a 1930's style door handle and door decal designs be researched. There being no further business, Ms. Boudreau made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Cleary seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/sra/10296.min • 3 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 • The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, September 20, 1996, 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 and Kathy Winn. Fleet Bank- 235 Essex Street- Permanent Sian Faces Ms. Carol Bugbee presented plans to replace the temporary sign faces previously approved by the DRB and SRA. The plans submitted show the new panel for the right angle sign on Essex Street; the new panel for the parking directional sign on Essex Street; the rear panel change for the illuminated wall sign; the new ATM identification sign; and a new free standing parking lot, customer parking sign and new directional exit and enter signs. The signs have a dark blue background with white letters and light blue logo accents. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the plans as submitted. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Museum Place - Church and Essex Streets - Sign Application Mr. Robert Thompson from Jim Did It Sign Company appeared before the SRA with an application to remove the existing fan on the Church Street side of the Mall and replace it with 3' • individual illuminated letters that will have green side cabinets and green faces. The letters are 9" deep. The total signage is 19 feet long and 7'6" high. Mr. Thompson presented plans for the Essex street elevation of Museum Place. The letters will be placed on the rick wall and have white faces with green enamel, aluminum boxes. The neon tubes inside the boxes will be green. The letters will be 30" high. The total dimension of the sign will be 5' high and 14'6" long. There will be five tenant signs below this with 8" high letters that will not be illuminated and have a satin aluminum finish. Mr. Greene expressed his concern regarding the white face, green neon tubed letters. He continued that this area has a pedestrian scale and has an historic feel to it. He stated that he was not concerned about the size of the sign, but asked if there was some way to mount lights to light up the whole brick and make the letters flat, rather than have internally illuminated letters in this area. Ms. Cammarata stated that Mr. Belhumer, the mall owner, was not present at this time, but this idea will be presented to him. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the sign for the Church Street elevation of the mall. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were n favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Greene 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/92096min Salem �cede.vecl,����er� Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA AUGUST 16, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: I. Salem Bargain Center - 332 Essex Street - Sign Application 2. Bruegger's Bagels - Museum Place - Sign Application 3. Cafe Bagel - 122 Washington Street - Sign Application 4. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street -Neon Witch Discussion esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, August 16, 1996, 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 and Kathy Winn. City Planner Craig Wheeler and Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata were also present. Salem Bargain Center- 332 Essex Street- Sign Application Ms. Dubinsky explained that an application for this business was presented at the July 19th meeting for 12" high vinyl applied red letters with a yellow outline spaced out between nine window panels reading `Salem Bargain Center' and 4" high yellow letters describing various items available to be placed at the bottom of the windows. The Board had several concerns regarding the proposal. They suggested that there be a single store sign in one area and that the applicant investigate the possibility of erecting a sign on the building's sign band. Ms. Dubinsky explained that the applicant could not accommodate the DRB's request to put a sign on the sign band because several trees along the Washington Street which block the band. • Mr. Shapiro presented a new sign plan to the DRB for review. The sign proposed contained upper case, vinyl letters that were 8" high with the words"Salem Bargain Center" applied to the glass. Each word was divided between each pane of glass. The sign repeated itself on the first three and last three panels of glass. The bottom of each window contained 4" letters listing items available within the store. Mr. Shapiro explained that the trees located along Washington Street prohibited him from placing a sign on the sign band that would be visible. Mr. Greene asked what color letters the new sign has. Mr. Goff commented that at the last meeting the Board expressed concern over the brightness of the red and yellow color combination. Mr. Shapiro responded that he is flexible as to the colors of the letters. He continued his major concern is people finding out how to get into the store. Mr. Greene stated that the sign should not be repeated in the back windows. The name of the store should only be by the entrance. Mr. Shapiro stated he wanted the rear sign so he can attract people to the entrance. Mr. Greene responded that the lower line of products will attract customers. He continued that if a sign is placed in the rear bays it will very confusing how to enter the building, since there is a door next to the rear bay. Mr. Shapiro asked if he could place two entrance arrows in the rear two windows. Mr. Johnson stated that only one arrow be used in the last window bay. Mr. Greene agreed that there only be one arrow. • Mr. Greene suggested that Mr. Shapiro investigate placing a sign on the wall near the entrance to attract customers from the Mall area, and/or a right angle sign. • Mr. Greene recommended that upper and lower case letters be used for the window signs. He also stated the `Salem Bargain Center' letters should be individual, red with a white pinstripe outline and the lower line of letters be all one color, either red or white. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1. The rear Salem Bargain Center sign be removed; 2. Upper and lower case letters be used; 3. The Salem Bargain Center sign have individual red letters with a white pinstripe background; 4. The lower band be all one color letters, either red or white; and 5. One arrow with entrance lettering be placed in the last pane of glass. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Bruegger's Bagels - Museum Place - Sign Application Mr. Rick Westergren appeared before the DRB with a sign application for Bruegger's Bagels to be located at Museum Place on the Church Street facade. Mr. Westergren explained that the storefront occupies 53 feet of linear space and the sign is proposed to go on the rigid valance of • the awning that will be 1 '/z ft and serve as the sign band. The sign, as depicted in the submission has illuminated white channel letters with a black background and the banner will be red. The sign occupies 1'3" of the 1 %z foot sign band. The awning clearance is 9'4". Two window signs are being requested. They are 1'1" x 30". Vinyl graphics on the door glass was also submitted for review. Mr. Johnson asked if the building owners were consulted regarding this proposal to use the awning valance as the sign band. Mr. Westergren stated that he was not certain whether the mall owners reviewed this plan. Mr. Johnson requested that the building owners prepare a plan reflecting how signage will work on the building as a whole. The Board suggested that the background be green to match the building instead of black. Mr. Greene stated that the `No Smoking' symbol on the door sign be made smaller. As it reads now it draws your eye down away from the store sign. Mr. Johnson agreed, especially since the doorway is awkward, customers need to see the business sign not the `No Smoking' sign. Mr. Westergren agreed to make this graphic smaller. Mr. Goff stated his concern over the depth of the letters; the depth should be minimized as much as possible. Mr. Westergren replied that hte the letters protrude 6", but he can reduce that to 5"or less. Mr. Johnson suggested that the the letters punch through the awning so the depth is not so great. Mr. Westergren replied that this is a different type of construction and flourescent lamps would be used. He would have investigate this method. • The Board requested that a scaled drawing be submitted with the signs on the storefront. • Mr. Greene reiterated that a discussion should take place with the landlord regarding using the awning as the sign band, how the Church Street signs will relate to each other, and if the landlord wants to enact standardized sign guidelines before action is taken on any business signs for Museum Place. Salem Beer Works -Neon Witch Discussion Ms. Cammarata explained that the SRA approved the DRB Recommendation for the Salem Beer Works excluding the placement of the neon witch outside on the brick above the patio. She asked the Board to specifically review the aesthetic impact of placing the neon witch outside. After much discussion, the Board members agreed that the Salem Beer Works was very close to their limit for signage, and considers the neon witch a sign, so therefore the witch should not be placed outside and should remain indoors. Cafe Bagel - Washington Street The staff presented revised drawings for Cafe Bagel to reflect the DRB recommendations at a previous meeting. The Board approved the redrawn proposal. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/81696min • Salem Redevelopment "r Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 19, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene • Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street- Sign Application 2. Sumner Paint Building - 73 Lafayette Street - Facade Renovations 3. Salem Bargain Center - 332 Essex Street- Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 �" a .• DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JULY 19, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, July 19, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby St. - Sign Application Mr. Joseph Slesar, owner, re-appeared before the Board with a finalized sign package. Mr. Slesar submitted a letter that detailed his sign request. He stated that the total linear frontage of his storefront is 107.5 feet. The lettering on the new steel awnings occupies 10.5 sq ft, the Salem Beer Works building sign has been scaled down to 24" letters and is 80 sq ft. This sign will be constructed out of steel with the diamond decorative design to match the company logo. A perpendicular sign will be erected that will be approximately 9.65 sq ft (3 ''/i' round sign). A detailed design of the sign will be submitted for review at a latter date. The neon witch figure, which currently is illuminated inside the restaurant, will be placed in the window as a decorative display. The owner requested that this figure be classified as a design detail rather than signage It will be red in color. Mr. Slesar is proposing to place white neon lettering `Brewers of Witch City Red' below the witch. This lettering will count as signage. The lettering will be approximately 6 square feet. Mr. Slesar also informed the Board that a steel awning cannot be placed over the cafe area, because it will not withstand the weight of the snow. Mr. Slesar requested permission to change the existing red canvas awning to black canvas. He stated that he would remove the awning and frame structure during the winter months. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the sign package as submitted with the condition that a scaled drawing of the perpendicular sign and neon lettering details to be reviewed and approved at a latter date. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Bargain Center- 332 Essex Street- Sign Application An application was received by Mr. Sidney Shapiro for signage to be located on the windows of the Essex Street storefront at Endicott Center. The application proposes 12" high vinyl applied red letters with a yellow outline spaced out between nine window panels reading `Salem Bargain Center' and 4" high yellow letters describing various items available, as shown. The Board had several concerns regarding the sign proposal presented. They suggested that there be a single store sign in one area and that the applicant investigate the possibility of erecting a sign on the building's sign band. • Sumner Paint Building - 73 Lafayette Street- Facade Renovation Facade renovation plans for the former Sumner Paint building were reviewed by the DRB. Mr. Eric Rumpf, architect, presented final designs for the project. He showed the Board photographs of the building that were taken in the late 1920's. He stated that the second floor windows are original to the building and will be retained, repaired and repainted. The first floor west elevation will be reconstructed with wood and be designed as shown on the plans submitted, which incorporated fenestration changes and a new sign band located below the transom windows as suggested by the DRB at the previous meeting. He also stated that right angle signage will be used. The exterior stairs and outdoor cafe, shown on the first set of drawings have been removed at this time and may be brought back to the Board for review at a latter date. The brick on the first floor north elevation will be repaired, and the existing brick bays will have new wooden storefront treatments as shown. The paint color will be green. Mr. Rumpf continued that the penthouse area will be retained(plans incorrectly show removal of the structure), and he plans to restore the original Buick graphic on the brick penthouse structure. Ms. Cammarata asked if there were any finalized plans for the rear portion of the building. Mr. Rumpf responded that design plans are still a little vague for this area, and will be finalized in conjunction with the parking plans being developed for the adjacent parking lot. Generally the current plan shows a new rear staircase, the removal of the existing ramp and former window areas being re-opened. .. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the plans for the north and west elevations of this building 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 esd\drb\71996.min • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment William Guenther, Chairman loan Boudreau A11 Barbara Cleary uthority Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 10, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene • Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion- Continuations: 1. Sumner Paint Building - 73 Lafayette Street- Facade Renovations 2. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street- Sign Application 3. It's A Crewel World - 231 Essex Street- Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JULY 10, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, July 10, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene and Fred Johnson. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Sumner Paint Building Renovations Mr. Eric Rumpf and Mr. Steve Livermore appeared before the DRB and explained that they will now be responsible for the design and construction management of this project. Mr. Rumpf stated that he was aware that the storefronts will be constructed of wood and stated that the plans for the roof deck have not been finalized, so the exterior stairway and roof railings do not need to be reviewed at this time. Ms. Cammarata noted that agreements and designs still need to be finalized for the adjacent City lot that Mr. Faber has agreed to pave in exchange for the use of several spaces. Mr. Goff explained to Mr. Rumpf that at the previous DRB not only changing the storefronts from aluminum to wood was discussed, but also trying to repair what was existing to try to • qualify for tax credits through the National Register- Secretary of the Interior standards programs. Mr. Rumpf stated that he is aware these programs but will not apply for historic tax credits for this building. Mr. Johnson asked why on the Derby Street side the upper glass transom area is not retained, and why it is proposed to be a sign band. Mr. Rumpf responded that he would lower the sign band and retain the transom. The Board agreed that this would be acceptable. Mr. Johnson asked why the three front doors were retained and all the other storefront doors were changed. Mr. Rumpf responded that the existing doors will be the public lobby entrance and these doors are not retail style doors. Mr. Livermore added that if possible, some of the details could be carried over to the new doors. Mr. Johnson asked that the owner provide a standard sign system or rules for tenant signage for the Board to review. Mr. Rumpf stated that he is considering right angle signs for the building, but he will work out the details for a standard sign system to present to the Board at the next meeting. • Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street- Sign Application Mr. Slesar re-appeared before the DRB with an updated sign package presentation. He presented a drawing of the Salem Beer Works sign with 29" letters. The existing letters of the sign to be removed are 35" and the brick area is 75" high. Mr. Slesar proposed to keep the stainless steel and copper awnings and replace the maroon canvas awning over the cafe with a black canvas awning. The canvas will be removed during the winter months. A perpendicular sign is proposed for Derby Street. Mr. Greene stated the sign should be made of steel, not of neon. Mr. Johnson reviewed the drawing for the wall sign and suggested that the letter spacing be opened-up, or perhaps a different type face be used. He suggested that the word `Salem' be flush left, the word `Beer' be centered and the word `Works' be flush right. Mr. Greene agreed that the characters be more extended and there be more inter-letter spacing. Mr. Greene stated that he was not opposed to the neon witch being placed on the brick area above the outdoor cafe, but felt that by placing words underneath it, would make the entire configuration be considered as signage area. He also stated that he did not want neon signs in the windows. Mr. Greene stated that the use of a perpendicular sign 3-4' in diameter would be acceptable to be placed on the Derby Street corner. The sign should hang from the bottom of the parapet to the top of the awning. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding the look of exposed metal frames if the canvas is removed during the winter. Mr. Greene requested that Mr. Slesar investigate using a metal awning over the cafe. Mr. Greene summarized the discussion by stating the DRB suggested there be no wording on the brick area below the neon witch, there be no neon signs in the window and the three signs that will be calculated towards total allowable square footage will be: 1) Salem Beer Works front facade sign; 2) cut-out Salem Beer Works wording on awning valance; and 3) Derby Street projecting sign. Mr. Slesar thanked the Board for their input and stated he would finalize his sign package and present it at the July 19th DRB meeting. Site Visit- It's A Crewel World- 231 Essex Street At this time the Board conducted a site visit to review the awning color(terra cotta) and letter and thread color. At the site visit the awning fabricator presented a sample of the awning color with both beige and white paint for the Board to review. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the recovering of the Washington Street side of the building with terra cotta colored awnings with white thread and white painted letters, as drawn. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Mr. Goff also informed the applicant that historic tax credits and/or historic facade rehabilitation grants may be available for this building, if the owners plan future improvements to the facade. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/71096.min Salem Redevelopment Authority DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JUNE 21, 1996 v Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene • Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Sumner Paint Building - 73 Lafayette Street - Facade Renovations 2. Cafe Bagel Co. - 122 Washington Street - Sign Application 3. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street- Sign Application 4. It's A Crewel World- 231 Essex Street- Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 740-0404 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 21, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, June 21, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Sumner Paint Building - 73 Lafayette St - Facade Renovations Mr. Bill Feldkamp, project architect, presented plans for facade renovations to the Sumner Paint Building. He stated that the developer and the City are negotiating the use of parking spaces in the City-owned lot adjacent to the building. Currently the developer has offered to pave and grade the lot in exchange for parking spaces for retail use. Mr. Feldkamp continued that the existing ramp in the rear of the building will be removed to accommodate more parking and that the developer is exploring an option to create a seasonal roof top pub which is reflected in the plans. Mr. Greene stated that the spaces proposed in the rear of the building would not be feasible • because this area is proposed for walkway access along the South River. He also recommended that there not be as many spaces as is being proposed and continued that the rear view of the area needs to be thought through and designed to accommodate improvements to the South River. He farther stated that there should be no parking in the rear of the building. Mr. Goff asked if the roof top area would be handicap accessible. Mr. Feldkamp responded that an elevator will be installed to access the roof. Mr. Greene asked if the review of the stairway/roof top area design could be deferred until more finalized plans are developed for the parking area and the South River walkway. Mr. Feldkamp stated that the stairway and roof top design are being included in the current plans and the developer is asking that they be part of this review and approval process. Mr. Feldkamp explained that the second floor windows are original to the building and will be retained, repaired and repainted. The first floor west elevation will be reconstructed with aluminum windows with transoms and mullions, as shown on the plans. The brick on the first floor north elevation will be repaired and the existing brick bays will have new aluminum window storefront treatments as shown. The aluminum will be green. Mr. Greene commented that the reuse of the this building should be a restoration and felt strongly that the storefronts should be constructed out of wood. Mr. Greene also voiced his concern with the proposed sign area dimensions. Mr. Goff agreed with Mr. Greene's comments. Mr. Goff stated that he was generally pleased with the proposed renovation plans. • Mr. Feldkamp responded that he would change the storefront material to wood. He also responded that if wood is used the sign area dimensions could be changed. The aluminum storefronts were precast sizes which could not be altered as wood could be. The Board advised Mr. Feldkamp to confirm the use of wood storefronts with the developer, and redraw the facades to reflect the use of wood. Cafe Bagel Co. - 122 Washington Street- Sign Application Chris Greene recused himself from discussion and vote on this agenda item. Mr. Fred Johnson, business owner, and Mr. Bud Robitaille, sign and awning designer,presented plans for molded plastic letters to be placed on the band above the transom windows, white vinyl lettering on the window, and awnings over the two windows and entry door starting at the top of the transom windows. Mr. Goff suggested that the molded letters not be placed on the upper sign band. He suggested that the name of the store be place on each of the awning valances. He also asked that the percentage of window coverage be checked so it does not exceed the 20%maximum allowable window area requirement. • Mr. Robitaille thanked the Board for their input and stated he would redraw the plans according to the DRB's suggestions. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve in concept three awnings with the business name on the valances and vinyl window lettering not to exceed 20% of the window coverage. New scaled drawings will be submitted for walk-around final approval by the Board. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Salem Beer Works - 278 Derby Street- Sign Application Mr. Joseph Slesar, owner, appeared before the DRB with a sign package for the Board's review. The proposed sign package includes awnings, a wall sign, window signs and a neon design detail. Ms. Cammarata informed the Board that Mr. Slesar was informed that his business was located in an Urban Renewal Area, and he had erected signage without DRB/SRA review and without a City of Salem permit. Mr. Slesar informed the Board that he had removed the front portion of the red canvas awning system and had replaced the window awnings with metal awnings with copper letters. He continued that he has also erected a metal, diamond plate sign above the front entry way. • • Mr. Slesar requested that neon signage, shaped liked the Brewery's logo, be allowed in the Derby St. window displaying the brewery tanks. Mr. Greene suggested interior lighting be used to display the tanks. Mr. Slesar responded that he would like to place neon in the window because people traveling down Derby St. toward Pickering Wharf cannot see the restaurant, so the neon would draw attention to the business before the driver passes by the entrance. He is also requesting that the store address and lunch and dinner notations be etched or vinyl applied in the windows. Mr. Slesar's last request was to place the neon witch figure, which is currently hung inside the restaurant, on the outside brick wall above the cafe area. Mr. Greene commented that the witch could be a great sign but it has no particular connection to the restaurant, so he suggested that the name of one of the special Salem brewed beers accompany the witch. Mr. Goff suggested that the window lettering be rearranged to read across the bottom of the window and have one item appear in each window. Mr. Greene stated that he did not object to the metal awnings, but stated that the metal sign is too big for the building, and felt it should be removed and a sign that is more in scale with the brick sign area be erected. Mr. Greene stated that he did not object to the use of neon in the window, but needed to see a detailed scaled drawing of the sign. Mr. Slesar agreed to estimate the cost of resizing/replacing the sign and stated he would submit a . detailed drawing of the neon window sign, window lettering detail, and all other requested information. Mr. Greene stated that facade measurements should be taken to make sure this sign package does not exceed the SRA's square footage guidelines. It's a Crewel World - 231 Essex Street -Awning Application Mr. Ray L'Abbe, awning manufacturer, appeared before the DRB with an application to recover three existing awning frames on the Washington Street side of this building. The awning color is terra cotta and white, hand painted script lettering, as shown, will be centered on each awning. The Board was concerned that white lettering may be too stark and suggested a softer color, such as gold. Mr. L'Abbe responded that gold will come out yellow. Board members then suggested an eggshell/off-white color be used. They suggested that a site visit take place at the next meeting and a sample awning with white and off-white lettering be provided to view how it interacts with the building. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/62196.min Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment William Guenther, Chairman • loan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Eeecutioe Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MAY 10, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Museum Place - Color Sample Approval 2. The Lyceum Bar& Grill - Roof Renovation 3. South Harbor Garage - Facade/Material Review esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 9 (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 10, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, May 10, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. The Lyceum Bar& Grill - Roof repair Mr. Bill Rice, contractor, appeared before the DRB with a plan to repair the leaks in the rear flat roof by pitching the roof. Roof shingle materials will match upper roof and stucco will be used on the side to match existing. The skylights will be removed. The existing air conditioning unit will be placed upon the new roof. The existing gutter line and drainage system will remain. The Board expressed their concern regarding the air conditioning unit being up on the new roof. They recommended that the unit sit in the roof and that the roof be built around the unit. Mr. Rice agreed to this suggestion. Mr. Greene recommended that a brick area remain between the window sill and the roof line. • Mr. Rice stated that brick will be visible. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the roof renovation as submitted with the recommendation that the air conditioning unit sit in and that brick reveal be seen between the window sill and the roof line. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. South Harbor Garage - Design Review Mr. Dan Dyer, project architect, appeared before the DRB with final drawings and material and color samples for the South Harbor Garage. Mr. Dyer presented the brick sample for the building, a sample of the granite that will be used at the base of the building, and a sample of the pre-cast material that will be used for sills and tops of piers. The canopies will be a lead coated copper and will be gray in color. Mr. Dyer also showed color samples of the storefront windows and rail color. As instructed by the SRA,the Board reviewed the steel grill area that was designed to connect the Congress Street facades. The Board approved of the steel color, the design and the method of attachment. The Board then reviewed the interior lights proposed. Mr. Dyer stated that the lights being proposed are high pressure sodium lights, the same type that are used in the East India Garage. Mr. Greene commented that the light green rail color being proposed should be warmer. Ms. Yale also commented that she did not especially care for the proposed color. Mr. Dyer showed the Board three other color choices and the Board picked a new rail color. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the South Harbor Garage plans, materials, colors and details as submitted with the change in the rail color that was chosen at this meeting. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Museum Place - Color review The architect from Museum Place submitted a color chip for Exotic Hartford Green proposed to be used on the storefronts and canopies. The archtiect also submitted that the bricks being used will match existing building bricks. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the Exotic Hartford Green color for use in the storefronts and canopies and other elements previously reviewed at Museum Place and also to approve that the bricks used will match existing brick color. 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 i Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, ChairmanRedevelopment loan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA APRIL 19, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson • Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Spanish Free Church- Federal & Washington Streets - Sign Application 2. Merlin's Castle - 10 Front Street - Sign Application 3. Marine Arts Gallery - 135 Essex Street -Removal of tree esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green 9 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES APRIL 19, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, April 19, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff and Chris Greene. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Spanish Free Methodist Church- 50 Washington Street - Sign Application Jennifer Weinstein of Garland Signs presented an application for the Spanish Free Methodist Church. The free standing sign will be placed on the Federal Street side of the Church, as shown on the submitted photograph. The sign material is Spanish Cedar,pressure treated wood that will be painted with a white background and dark blue painted letters. The dimension of the sign is 2' x 3', with a total height of five feet. The edge of the sign will be routed and the cove will be painted blue. Mr. Greene recommended that the sign have a higher edge point by making the concaved area on the top larger. Ms. Weinstein agreed. • Mr. Greene also recommended that the letter be scaled so there is more white area around the text. He suggested that there be a 4" vertical margin on each side. Mr. Goff commented that the service time be changed to read 12:00 noon and not 12:00 p.m. He added that additional service times could be posted by adding bars to match what was approved for the Tabernacle Church sign. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the conditions that the letters be scaled down so that there is a 4" vertical side margin and that the top of the sign have a large concave indentation. The Sunday school service time be changed to read 12:00 noon and not 12:00 p.m. It was also stated that additional regular service times could be added by placing bars in the same fashion that was approved for the Tabernacle Church sign. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Merlin's Castle - 10 Front Street- Sign Application Gregory Van Etten presented an application for a sign at his business at 10 Front Street. The sign material is Redwood and has a black smaltz background with 24kt gold leaf lettering. The sign is 14" x 6' with 6" letters. The sign will have a 1/4" thick, raised molded edge. It will be placed on the granite, as shown in the submitted photograph. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. f I • Tree Removal - Marine Arts Gallery - Liberty Street Ms. Cammarata informed the Board that a request from David Jaquith, project architect, has been submitted for the removal of a tree located on Liberty Street. The tree has been hit several times during construction and impedes access to the 3 bay garage. The Board was not in favor of removing the tree. The suggested that a fence or posts be put around the tree to protect. The Board even suggested that the 3rd bay of the garage be removed, and a planting and patio area be designed with an expanded curb cut. South Harbor Garaee Ms. Cammarata reviewed a memo sent by Dan Dyer, project architect, explaining his reasons for not moving the garage back from the corner of the street. Mr. Greene expressed his concern and discontent for the way this issue and project has been handled from the beginning. He stated that the Board should be more involved in the early design phases of City projects. Ms. Cammarata agreed, and stated that a better effort would be made in the future to involve the DRB early in design phase and that the DRB's issues and concerns would addressed in a more timely fashion. There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\41996min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES March 27, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, Fred Johnson. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Church Street Parking Plan Juli Riemenschneider, Planning Department Landscape Architect, appeared before the Board with updated, detail material and layout plans for the Church Street redesign. She showed the Board details of the concrete sidewalks with brick edging and the brick crosswalk with cobble edge and the proposed granite seating wall. Mr. Goff responded that he liked the idea of the granite seating wall. Mr. Greene concurred. Mr. Greene raised a concern about losing some of the mature trees, and suggested a planting bed be designed to save the trees. Ms. Riemenschneider responded that she will investigate this possibility. Mr. Greene asked if the grass areas could be seeded instead of using sod. Ms. • Riemenschneider responded that seed would take too long to grow. No other comments were raised regarding the details. Museum Place Renovations Mr. Aaron Socrat, Mr. Tom Belhumer and Ms. Pat Hopper appeared before the DRB with final exterior design plans for facade improvements. Mr. Belhumer informed the Board that a new exterior entrance to the theater on Church Street has been added to the plans along with plans for a new movie marquee. Mr. Socrat noted that the facade change to have two windows at the Bruegger's site have been added to the plan, per the DRB's suggestion. He also pointed out that each brick pier with have a light fixture, which has not been selected at this time. At this time, review of the Essex Street facade took place. Mr. Green commented that a standardize sign criteria needs to be set by the Mall owners, so that each tenant knows up front what type of signs are allowed on the storefronts. Mr. Belhumer agreed. Mr. Greene expressed his concern with the many different colors on the building, and how the building needs to blend as a whole. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern with the proposed pedestrian scale of the new storefronts in relationship to the largeness of the whole building also. Mr. Greene continued that he understood that the owners want to make the facades look new now, but in two years from now, the building should look all the same. Mr. Belhumer responded that preliminary discussions have taken place to change the upper stories, but feels it is important to redo the pedestrian areas first and then take a look at the rest of the building. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the design of the facade improvements as shown on the submitted drawings. The details, such as awning colors, lighting fixtures, design of the movie marquee, brick and mortar color, and granite and other material samples still need to be reviewed for final approval. The uniform sign system will also be reviewed at a latter date. Mr. Greene 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\32796min • • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MARCH 22, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, March 22, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Fred Johnson(8:55 a.m.) and Dale Yale. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Museum Place - Facade Renovations Mr. Aaron Socrat and Ms. Pat Hopper were present to continue the review of facade plans for Museum Place. Mr. Socrat stated that he incorporated the DRB's suggestion into the interior hallway plan and has made the hallway larger by the theater area. He continued that a change in the main entrance area on Essex Street has been made. The entry has moved out to the corner (former NPS Visitor Center site). The entry turret extends 3'8" from the pier. A rendering of the proposed, brick entry with a glass roof was shown to the Board. SRA staff provided an existing plan of the Essex Street Mall, so the Board could review how the entry system would work in conjunction with the pedestrian mall. At this time Mr. Socrat showed the Board updated drawings of the Church St. entrance • Mr. Greene commented that what is shown is still a little too small. The entrance turret needs to be big enough so that it does not look stuck on. He continued that the soldier courses, coping and lights were a positive feature and helped bring the storefronts down to a retail/pedestrian scale. He cautioned that the facades and entry turrets not have too many detail elements so that the transition from the large upper portion of the building to pedestrian level retail can be better accomplished. Mr. Johnson suggested that the green color be introduced on the existing roof area and upper parts of the building to try to integrate the storefront and upper stories. Mr. Greene expressed his concern regarding this suggestion. Mr. Greene commented that some detail refinement still needs to be done on the Essex Street entry and facade, but the plans look good. He specifically suggested that the glass should be made to look like it is set into the roof. He also requested that some type of window be added to the entry in the rear of the gazebo. Mr. Socrat stated that he is reviewing catalogs to find an appropriate weathervane or other art related item to place on top of the glass roof structure. At this time Mr. Greene asked about sign plans for the building. Mr. Socrat responded that the fan will be removed from the Church Street wall and the brass letters on the fan will be mounted directly on the wall. Although specific sign details have not been finalized, Mr. Socrat stated that back lit signs would be used on Church Street and right angle signs are being considered for the Essex Street elevations. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding building signage. He felt that signs are a major part of this whole project and the Mall owners should develop a standard set of sign guidelines for each tenant to follow. Mr. Johnson also expressed his concern over the brick bay configuration on the Church Street elevation. He suggested that the bays be switched so what is now shown as brick is a window and what is shown as a window is brick. Mr. Greene commented that the transom windows be carried through the design. Mr. Johnson asked that Mr. Socrat make all the storefronts as uniform as possible by trying to make each bay have three even parts. The Board requested that the architect provide an entire plan of the Church Street facade. They asked that a building signage system be prepared for the Essex Street facade. They also requested that a landscaping plan be provided to see how the elevations interact with the landscaping. A meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. to review updated plans. There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/32296.min • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment • loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA MARCH 15, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Wendy's - I Peabody Street-Neon Strip Design Review 2. Front Street Coffee House - 20 Front Street - Sign Application 3. Advanced Education for Nursing - 207 Essex Street- Sign Application 4. Ipswich Savings Bank- 222 & 224 Essex Street - Sign Application 5. Something Different - 213 Essex Street- Cafe Permit 6. Museum Place - Facade Renovation esd\drb\agenda • 1 One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DRB MINUTES MARCH 15, 1996 A regular meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Friday, March 15, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. In the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were: Chris Greene, John Goff, Fred Johnson, Kathleen Winn and Dale Yale Front Street Coffee House - 20 Front Street- Sign Application Mr. Scott Ingemi from Mr. Neon Signs presented an application for a 48" x 32" right angle sign to be centered over the granite post at 20 Front Street. The sign is 3/4" mdo board with a black smaltz background and gold leaf vinyl applied letters and a logo with a purple background area and the coffee cup will be gold colored. The sign will have external lighting. The applicant is requesting permission to light the sign externally and will reappear at a latter date with a detail of the fixture for the Board to review. The black iron bracket will be lag bolted into the brick 4" above the top of the granite. The bottom of the sign is 10' from grade. The `Front Street' letter heights are 6'; the logo is 18" x 18", and the `Coffee House' lettering is 2 3/4". The edges will be sealed and finished with black smaltz. • Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Wendy's - 1 Peabody Street -Neon Lighting Review As per the SRA's request, the issue of red neon striping around the Wendy's building was sent back to the DRB for further review. SRA members Donna Vinson and Joan Boudreau were in attendance. Mr. Keith Hague, Wendy's Project Manager, reviewed the placement of the neon striping around the building according the plans submitted. He stated that the neon striping is part of Wendy's corporate identity. He continued that Wendy's has invested over $1 million in this site and has made many concessions to their standard building. Mr. Hague stated that Wendy's needs some tools in order to survive and requested that the Board allow the use of neon. He stated that the neon would not remain on after business hours. At this time, Ms. Cammarata distributed a memo from SRA Executive Director William Luster stating that Wendy's has made several concessions in order to meet the requests of the City and its Boards, and he asked that the applicant's request for neon receive a favorable recommendation. Mr. Greene informed the SRA members that the DRB had had previous discussions regarding the use of neon on the building. He stated that neon was approved as part of the entire design • package that was approved. Mr. Goff stated that it was a good policy to be wary of neon in general, but felt that the use of neon in this case was subtle. • Ms. Vinson asked whether neon is more appropriate for a suburban highway setting rather than a this site and also was concerned that the sign letters are white and would now not look as subtle against the red neon as the red faced letters. Mr. Greene pointed out that neon is allowed to be used at restaurants and taverns, and continued that although this type of neon striping is the same that would be used in a suburban area its visual appearance will still be the same and is relatively subtle, especially on the front facade. He continued that Board felt that Wendy's had made several concessions to build a building that was appropriate with Salem's urban setting and realized that Wendy's still needs to maintain its corporate identity. Mr. Greene stated that the DRB deals with the `corporate identity issue' on a number of occasions and the Board tries to balance the applicant's requests with the City's desire to encourage attractive design. At this time, Kathy Winn made a motion to approve the use of the neon striping as outlined in the submitted plan. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Advanced Education Center for Nursina - 209 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Andrew Euzukonis, director of the Advanced Educational Center for Nursing, appeared before the Board with a sign application to erect a 82" long x 13" high vinyl applied sign to each glass storefront at 209 Essex Street with one 2' x 2' yellow logo in each storefront corner, as • shown on the drawing submitted. The sign would have a yellow background and black letters. Mr. Goff asked that the applicant consider a different color scheme, or at least a different shade of yellow. He also recommended that the background panel be removed and individual letters be applied directly to the glass. Mr. Greene asked the staff to research if the PROVENTURES sign shown in the photograph has a sign permit. Mr. Euzukonis stated that PROVENTURES can not be accessed through the front doorway. Mr. Greene stated that if the sign is not permitted, it should be removed. Mr. Greene recommended that stripe down the side of the window that attaches the stair logo be removed and the logo be moved out of the corner of the window to leave a 2" space from the edges to the logo. Mr. Johnson recommended that the sign be scaled down so it does not stretch across the entire window. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: the submitted bright yellow color be changed to more of a harvest yellow or gold color; the background be removed and used as a stripe around individual letters (reverse black letters with yellow stripe would also be acceptable or another color scheme); the sign not stretch across entire window- • more space be left between sign and edge of window; and the logo not be attached by a stripe down from the sign and such logo be moved away from the corner to leave at least two inches of space from the edges of the window. Ipswich Saving Bank- 222-224 Essex Street - Sign Application • Mr. Joe Porterlance from Porterlance Sign and Mr. Robert McGrath from Ipswich Savings Bank appeared before the Board with an application to erect a clear lexan 42" x 44" panel onto the window area with name slats. The lettering will be gold leaf with a black shadow outline. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that any hardware used be painted to match the window trim color. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Something Different- 213 Essex Street - Cafe Permit Mr. Anthony Giardi appeared before the DRB to renew his Cafe Permit for the 1996 season. He stated that everything will be the same as last year. However, he would like to add an additional metal table and a fryolator and change the configuration of the cooking area. He showed a photograph of the table to the Board and brought the fryolator for the Board to view. Mr. Goff stated that a better plan of the proposed cafe cooking and seating area needs to be submitted. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern regarding safety issued involved in frying food outside. He also expressed his concern over the aesthetics of having a `kitchen outside'. • Ms. Cammarata also noted to the DRB and applicant that the permission of the Health Department is required before further design review can take place. No action was taken regarding this Cafe Permit at this time. Museum Place - Preliminary Design Review Mr. Aaron Socrat, architect, and Ms. Pat Hopper, mall manager, appeared before the DRB with preliminary renderings for facade improvements for Museum Place. The plans consist of new "entrance turrets" on both Church& Essex Street entrances. Mr. Socrat showed plans for the new inside corridor. The food court has been eliminated and the Essex Street entrance between the Army Recruiting Office and the Social Security Administration has been eliminated. Mr. Greene commented that the Red Maple trees on the Essex Street facade near the fountain must remain . Mr. Socrat responded that there are no plans to remove these trees. Mr. Socrat further described the entry turret which will consist of brick and concrete pillars and a glass roof. He went on to show facade design plans along Church Street. All new storefronts will be created and have a metal awning -the proposed color is a shade of green. Mr. Socrat showed renderings of the Essex Street facade which will be similar to the Church Street side also incorporating the metal awnings. • Mr. Johnson expressed his concern that the facades looked added on to the building and the goal should be to make these changes while still maintaining that this is all one building. Mr. Greene commented that this project is a design challenge to make the retail storefronts be on a pedestrian scale, but not make them look artificial. He continued that the plans are on the right track to address this concern. He stated that some of the detail needs to be toned down to be • compatible with the rest of the building, and the introduction of too many new design elements should be minimized. Mr. Goff commented that some of the elements need to be made stronger, such as larger concrete bases, so the bottom section of the building looks strong enough to hold up the whole building. Mr. Socrat thanked the Board for their suggestions and stated he would try to address the issues raised at this meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\31596min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Friday, February 16, 1996 On Friday, February 16, 1996,the Design Review Board met in open session at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Members in attendance were: Fred Johnson, Kathy Winn and Dale Yale. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Church Street Parking Area Redesign Ms. Juli Riemenschneider, landscape architect from the Salem Planning Department, presented plans to the DRB to reconfigure the Church Street area to create a parking area to accommodate approximately 50 cars. Ms. Riemenschneider showed the Board previous approvedP lans that resulted in producing 30 parking spaces. She explained that after discussions with the new mall owners, it was asked that a plan be designed to accommodate to 50 short-term spaces, a requirement of several new tenants that have beenapproached to occupy space in the mall. The new plan shown to the Board slightly reconfigures the traffic pattern and existing island and produces a short-term parking lot by taking some area of the existing Church Street Parking Lot. Ms. Yale asked what type of species of trees will be planted. Ms. Riemenschneider stated that the current trees are Lindens, but they are growing slowly because of the shade in the area. To • continue the existing tree line, Lindens remain a possibility, but it has not been determined exactly what type of species will be planted. Ms. Yale asked how the lighting plan for the area would be addressed. Ms. Riemenschneider responded that hopefully the new Salem period light fixtures would be installed along the street and in the parking area. An electrical engineer will be consulted to prepare a lighting plan. Mr. Johnson requested that the front tower of the Church be lighted. Mr. Johnson asked if the existing Liberty tree and monument could be relocated and seating amenities be provided in the island between the enter and exit area of the newly created parking area to accomplish making this area more interesting and to attract people to the place where they must cross the street to the Mall entrance. The Board recommended that a strong hedge and/or tree line be placed in between the existing and new lots to clearly separate them. It was also suggested that the new center island be mounded and the new mall owners be asked to plant and maintain the island. Mr. Johnson asked if The Essex condominiums and St. Peter's Church have been contacted about the new plan. Ms. Riemenschneider stated that they have not been contacted yet, but they will be shown the new design plans. Ms. Riemenschneider stated that specific details and the Board's suggestions offered today will 10 be added to plan. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the concept and footprint of the plans presented for the Church Street parking area. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Wends- Sign Review Mr. Keith Hague, project manager, and Attorney John Keilty appeared before the DRB with a sign package for Wendy's at I Peabody Street. Mr. Hague showed the Board a site plan which detailed the placement of all directional and safety signage and drive-thru menu board, speaker and display panels. Sign drawings and specifications for each were also presented to the Board. Mr. Hague presented building signs to the Board. He explained that he has amended the plan as shown in regard to the sign locations to adhere to the SRA Sign Regulations. The signs being requested are as follows: Lafayette Street front of the building will be signed with the word Wendy's which will have a white acrylic face and the full-color cameo; Peabody Street will have the word Wendy's, a cameo, and the words Old Fashioned Hamburgers. The Express sign and tile background will also be placed on the Peabody Street side of the building; and the South River faced side of the building will be signed with the word Wendy's and the cameo. Ms. Yale asked how the signs will be illuminated. Mr. Hague responded that all signs are internally illuminated and have been custom made to be individual channel letters so that the brick can be exposed. He pointed out that standard Wendy's signs are connected by a raceway • and are typically 42" in height. The sign height being submitted for this store is 36". The Express Window logo is red and yellow neon. Mr. Hague also informed the Board that Wendy's wants to erect a monument sign on the site and will submit an application to receive a variance from the Board of Appeal to erect such sign, since free standing signs are not allowed in the SRA district. Please note: The monument sign is not part of the sign package being presented at this meeting for DRB approval. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern over the monument sign. The Board concurred and asked that the Board's reservations regarding the erection of a monument sign be expressed to the Zoning Board of Appeal. Ms. Yale made a motion to approve the sign package as presented and voiced their strong opposition that there be no monument sign approved for this site. Ms. Winn seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion, motion so carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\21696.min Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment William Guenther. Chairman loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA January 12, 1996 Roll Call: John Goff • Chris Greene Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Heritage Cooperative Bank- 71 Washington Street - Facade Renovation 2. Church Street Rotary Redesign - Preliminary Discussion esd\drb\agenda, One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1996 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, January 12, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Heritage Co-Operative Bank- 71 Washington Street- Facade Renovation Messrs. Ted Vrettos and Joe Almeda appeared before the DRB with plan for exterior renovations dated 1/5/96 and amended 1/10/96 showing existing and proposed elevations for the Church and Washington Streets exteriors. Mr. Vrettos explained that in order to better facilitate bank access and meet handicap access codes,the ATM on Church Street will be relocated to a newly designed Washington Street entrance. The Church Street door will be removed and replaced with new windows with exterior, glued on muntins, as shown on the plan. The two existing windows on Church Street will also be restored with new interior storm windows and muntins. Mr. Vrettos continued that the corner window on Washington Street will be replaced and the columns that were once existing will be replaced. The night depository will be relocated to this window bay, as shown. The second banking entrance will be removed and replaced with a new window system, as the bank will be occupying the second floor. Mr. Vrettos showed that the door will be replaced and a new window system will be installed in the last bay, which will match the existing retail storefronts along Washington Street. Several windows will be replaced on the second story and the window unit air conditioners will be removed. Mr. Greene asked if the building would be painted a different color and asked if any new materials will be used. Mr. Vrettos responded that the building and all new details will be painted to match the existing colors and all materials including the marble panels will match existing. Mr. Johnson asked if there would be any new signage . Mr. Vrettos responded that all the signage will remain the same at this point in time. A sign submittal will be presented to the Board at a latter date, if there are going to be any new and/or additional signage. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the renovations plans as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • • Church Street Rotary Reconfiguration- Preliminary Discussion Ms. Dubinsky informed the Board that the East India Mall has been purchased and in discussions with the new owners the proposal to reconfigure the Church Street Rotary and increase the number and placement of short-term parking spaces to enhance retail operations have been discussed. She continued that the Planning Department's Landscape Architect Juli Riemenschneider has begun drafting a plan for this area, and Mr. Luster has requested that the DRB walk by the site so that a preliminary presentation and discussion of this plan can be made at the next DRB meeting. The Board asked that the plans show site lines from the beginning of Church Street to St. Peter's Church and that an Assessors map be provided outlining the area from Bridge to Essex Streets and Washington Street to the Common. Mr. Johnson asked if proposed future uses of the New England Telephone Building on St. Peter's Street could be investigated so that future traffic impact in the area could be evaluated. Mr. Greene also commented that he would like to see the Oak trees remain that are located in front of Weylus, especially since they serve to lessen the massive scale of the garage. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\l1296min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, December 15, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff. Since there was no quorum present, The following application were individually reviewed by other DRB members and a quorum (3 members) approved these applications. The DRB Recommendations below are official record of the action taken by the Design Review Board and were presented to the SRA for their action. Mailboxes Etc. - 203 Washington Street- Sign Application Mr. Allen Eisenstein submitted an application to erect three service providing signs in his windows located at 203 Washington Street. The FedEx, UPS and Fax illuminated signs are approximately 2' x 1 '/2 and will be hung from chains as shown in submitted drawings and photographs. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. • Tabernacle Congregational Church- 50 Washington Street - Sign Application A sign application was presented to replace an existing free standing sign at the Tabernacle Church. The sign has carved gold leaf lettering and a dark blue background. The logo and the posts will be painted white. The total height of the sign is 96" from grade. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Joshua Ward House - 148 Washington Street- Roof Balustrade Installation Mr. Staley McDermet, architect, submitted plans to install a reproduction of the roof balustrade at the Joshua Ward House. The balustrade will be installed on all four sides of the top portion of the roof. The balusters will be half-balusters, as shown on submitted drawings. The paint color will match the color of the trim of the house. DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Fleet Bank - 253 Essex Street- Temporary Sign Application An application was submitted to temporarily cover the existing Shawmut Bank signs with aluminum covers, as shown in the submitted photographs. An application for permanent signage will be presented at a latter date. • DRB RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday,November 17, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata was also present. Herrick& an Comp Y - Sign Application- 60 Washin on Street SPP A sign application was submitted for an 18" x 12' wooden sign to be erected over the storefront at 60 Washington Street, as shown in the submitted photograph. The sign has a black smaltz background and gold leaf letters. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Mr. Goff 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. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/1 I 1795.min • • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES Friday, September 15, 1995 On Friday, September 15, 1995, the Design Review Board met in open session at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference at One Salem Green. Those is attendance were John Goff, Chris Greene, and Kathy Winn. Executive Director William Luster and Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata were also present. Wendy's - 1 Peabody Street- Project Review Attorney John Keilty informed the DRB members that the plans being shown today represent design changes requested by the Board at a previous meeting and as a result of the site visit that took place on August 3, 1995. Keith Hague, project manager, and Jim Ryan, project engineer, were also present. Attorney Keilty stated that Wendy's is in the process of trying to obtain the rear parcel, as shown on the plans,to expand the parking area. However, there is hazardous material contained on the site, and an alternate plan has been drawn in the event that this land is not acquired by Wendy's. Attorney Keilty informed the DRB that the original siting of the building has been changed, and the building has been moved up and over from its original placement , so the building can hold the corner. A outside dining area will be built to tie in with the future development of the South River area. Other revisions include increased landscaping at the corner of Lafayette Street and proposed future dining area has been removed from the plan. Peabody Street will serve as the only entrance to the site and the drive-thru. There is enough room to cue 10 cars. Mr. Hague pointed out Wendy's usual cue is nine cars. The rear lots will be used for employee parking. Mr. Greene asked how the walkways would be designated and what type of pavement surface would be used. Mr. Hague replied that the walkways would be striped and the pavement will be bituminous. At this time, SRA Executive Director William Luster addressed the Board. He stated that he has had several meetings with the Wendy's representatives and they agreed to develop a `break the mold' restaurant and have responded to all of the City's concerns and requests. He continued that the South Harbor Plan envisions this SerTech site to be developed into a restaurant use, and the developers have agreed to construct an outside dining area. They have also moved the building up to the street line, relocated their entrance to Peabody Street and made Lafayette Street an exit only. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Luster to review the timing for this project. Mr. Luster responded that this plan still must be reviewed and receive final approval SRA; if the plan is approved by the DRB, the SRA will review it on September 27th. The Planning Board Public Hearing starts on September 21st. It is anticipated that there will be communication between the SRA and Planning Board so that an approval of these plans will be acceptable to both Boards. • At this time Mr. Keilty showed a draft of the Alternate Plan to the Board. He stated this plan will be used if the rear portion of the property can not be obtained by Wendy's. The plan is basically the same with some changes to the configuration of the rear parking spaces, the rear islands, the Lafayette Street corner and loss of some pedestrian access to the walkway. Mr. Greene commented that he was pleased with the overall site design, where the building was located on the site and the parking configuration. He continued that in the Alternate Plan the rear island should be maintained and not just striped, and he felt the sidewalk area shown is not necessary on Lafayette Street. Mr. Hague responded that the Lafayette Street exit was designed so that if a car was exiting, pedestrians would not walk on the landscaped areas. Mr. Greene agreed and rescinded his concern regarding this design. Mr. Hague responded that the rear corner that is striped can be landscaped. At this time facade materials and building elevations were shown to the Board for review. Mr. Goff asked about the roof materials. Mr. Hague responded that the mansard roof is mainly fiberglass with brick, red wood trim and a bronze cap to finish the roof line. Mr. Greene asked if the mansard is internally illuminated. Mr. Hague responded the mansard is • not internally illuminated, and he showed photographs of similar Wendy's. He then showed the Board brick samples and pointed out the standard Wendy's brick, but stated the Board could choose which brick they preferred. Mr. Greene stated the brick chosen should be uniform and have as little as possible color variation from brick to brick. Mr. Goff agreed and stated the brick should have a dark red tone. Mr. Goff asked what color mortar would be used. Mr. Hague responded light grey mortar would be used, if acceptable by the Board. After review and discussion of the brick samples the Glen Gery 52DD - Mid Atlantic brick(5310-1 General Clay brick - second choice) was chosen. Mr. Greene expressed his concern regarding the building design, specifically the mansard panel. He stated the rest of the building has nice clean lines, and suggested that vertical panels be used. Mr. Goff added that the panels should be flat. Mr. Greene stated that he did not object to the use of lines, but he did not want the panels to be concave. He felt using vertical and/or flat panels would make the building look more like it was designed specifically for this location, while at the same time still maintain its corporate image. Mr. Hague agreed to work with the Board to achieve this design. He stated that a new mold for the fiberglass would have to fabricated to meet this requirement. He suggested that the color of the mansard could be changed; it could be copper or beige. Mr. Greene responded that downtown Salem is not a suburban strip mall and is basically a brick, urban situation, and felt strongly that this building should not have this fake mansard. Mr. Keilty asked if the Board objected more to the material than the look of the mansard. Mr. Greene replied that he did not • like the fiberglass, but he was more concerned with the shape of the mansard than the material. • Mr. Hague suggested that the mansard could be removed and the signs placed directly on the brick. Mr. Greene replied that this would be acceptable - the brick would continue up to the roof line and the design details would be carried around the building and the signs would be placed directly onto the brick facade. Mr. Hague agreed to this solution. Mr. Greene stated that the grass be eliminated around the planter in the island by the drive-thru area, and the grass area be replaced with concrete. Mr. Hague responded that the landscaper employed by Wendy's does an outstanding job maintaining and up keeping site landscaping and requested that the grass area be allowed to remain. Mr. Greene stated that the proposed tree to be planted on the Lafayette Street be the same species as the existing street trees. He added that the existing Lafayette Street tree proposed to be moved might not survive and therefore should be replaced by a tree of the same species and of similar size. He continued that the Colorado Blue Spruce proposed are not urban trees and should be deleted and replaced with a more appropriate urban tree. Mr. Greene stated that the proposed hedges to be planted along the Lafayette Street sidewalk in front of the building be removed and the concrete sidewalk continue to the building. Mr. Goff expressed his concern regarding the exiting traffic flows and patterns. The staff stated that the Planning Board will review this issue. • Mr. Greene asked what is being planned for the short term to occupy the area that will be the future outside dining space. Mr. Keilty responded that a fence and some landscaping could be placed in this area. Mr. Greene stated that he would want to review drawings of the fence and the landscaping plan. The Board appointed Mr. Greene their representative to review this submission. Mr. Ryan asked if the erection of a stockade fence would be acceptable to the Board. The Board responded that this would be acceptable, but detailed drawings must be submitted for final review. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the plans (site plan and building elevations) as submitted with the following conditions: The mansard roof element be removed and the brick be continued to the roof line and all building details be carried around the entire building. The Board requested a cross section of the sign attachment to the new brick area for final review and deferred approval of signage issues to a latter date. Deletion of the Colorado Spruce trees and replacement with more urban type tree at all locations shown on plan, especially the Lafayette Street corner island. The removal of the hedges on Lafayette Street in front of the building and continue the • concrete sidewalk to the building line. • The removal of the grass around the planter site by the drive-thru area and replace with concrete. The instruction to relocate the Lafayette Street tree to a different location be changed to relocate or replace tree, and that all trees being planted be of a substantial size and all new street trees match existing species of trees on Lafayette St.. The approval a Glen Gery 52DD - Mid Atlantic brick with light grey mortar color, and requested a sample be mocked up for final review. (The Board appointed John Goff as their representative to grant final approval of the sample). The construction of a stockade fence to be placed in the future dining area portion. The fence should be a wooden, solid, stockade fence with a straight top and be 6' high and painted a dark neutral color, such as autumn brown. The Board requested a drawing be submitted for final review. The Board conditioned the approval of the Alternate Plan with the replacement of the rear striped areas with full landscaped islands as shown on the original plan. Chris Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • Richard Winer- 2 North Street - Sign Application Mr. Richard Winer reappeared before the DRB with a sign application to erect a 2' x 16' sign on mdo plywood with vinyl applied letters. The sign has a white background and black blue letters. The top line has 6", black letters reading `JUSTICE OF THE PEACE' and the second line has 3", blue letters reading `CONSTABLE -NOTARY PUBLIC' with a black border stripe. (Please note Mr. Winer has submitted this application at a previous meeting and was given several redesign suggestions [see DRB Recommendations 5/19/95]. At this time Mr. Winer is resubmitting his original application with no changes.) Mr. Winer stated that he felt the sign submitted would greatly improve the area and show the public what he does. Mr. Greene commented that the background color should be off-white or cream and the letter be black and smaller, because at their current size they tend give the storefront a retail establishment appearance, in order to have a more professional image smaller lettering should be used. Mr. Greene suggested the top line letter would be no higher than 4 inches. Mr. Goff asked if the window sign will remain. Mr. Winer replied in the affirmative. Mr. Goff agreed that the lettering should be black and also recommended that a Brosco or a • Crown profile molding be used to cap the sign. He continued that he had a concern with the letter style chosen and that the two lines are not compatible letter styles. He suggested the type . style used should be similar to the bottom type style but with seraphs. He stated that the type style be Times Roman, all caps and all black letters be used, and all wording be centered . At this time Mr. Goff made a suggestion that Mr. Winer investigate using applied wood or plastic letters. Mr. Goff also suggested exploring using painted gray shadow lines and or pin striping around each letter, similar to the existing sign. He continued that gray letters could be used on the lower line to match the proposed pin stripe on the upper line, if this method is used. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve this application with the conditions the top letters be reduced to 4" letters, the letter color be changed to black, the background color be changed to a cream, ivory or eggshell color, that a Times Roman seraph font be used on both lines, and a black wooden molding be used as a border for the sign. (Other suggestions were made for the applicant to explore, such as considering using raised applied letters or using shadow pinstripe lines, gray in color around each letter. Approval is not conditional on the applicant following these two suggestions.) 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\91595min • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Red William Guenther, Chairman j l loan Boudreau Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA August 18, , 1995 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene •, Fred Johnson Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. The Haunted Witch Village -Derby Street Rear- Sign Application& Facade Renovation 2. Ovazina's - Derby Street Rear- Sign Application& Facade Renovation 3. Recovered Memories - 2 Lynde Street- Sign Application&Painting 4. The Magic Parlor- 230 Essex Street- Sign Application 5. Dance Class - 302B Essex Street - Sign Application 6. Marine Arts Gallery - 135 Essex Street- Facade Renovations (final detail submittal) esd\drb\agenda One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, August 18, 1995, 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 and Kathy Winn. Dance Class - 302B Essex Street- Sign Application An application was presented to erect a 22" x 22' , aluminum sign to be erected over the current sign face located at 302B Essex Street. The sign has a white background, 16" high,purple, vinyl applied letters, and black, 3.75" side information with purple outlines, as shown on the submitted drawing. The application also contains purple designs on the far sides. Ms. Dubinsky pointed out that the square footage of this sign is 44 s.f. The linear frontage of this building is 38'. If sign band currently attached to the building is removed, it will reveal holes in the facade. In order to allow the band to remain and have the sign comply with square footage regulations, Mr. Johnson offered two alternatives. The first was to shrink the lettering and • graphics to meet the square footage requirements, and the second was to remove the `clip art' designs on the side of the sign. Mr. Johnson also suggested that a black '/2" border outline be added to better highlight the text. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign with the condition that the entire background be painted white and the side `clip art' be removed and a '/2" black border be added to outline the text. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. The Haunted Witch Village - Liberty Street - Sign Application& Facade Renovation James and Shawn Shea presented plans for awnings, lights, signs and doorways to be placed along the Liberty Street facade of the new attraction being constructed. The entrance double doors are Brazilian Cedar with raised panels. The stain color is `Australian Jarrah'. Benches will be placed on the sides of the doorway. As shown on the plans,there is a third door that serves as a second egress for the front Derby Street space. The door proposed is metal and will have a wood raised panel attached to match the entrance door. The door is constructed at an angle. The plans also call for an additional door to serve as a second egress for the attraction. This door will also be Brazilian Cedar. Green fabric awnings will be placed over each window. The awnings are rounded and will be fastened to the brick and have an 8" solid valance. The oval shaped awnings are 2'10" high with an 8" valance (218" total height). The have a depth of 2'10" and are 5'8" wide. The windows are 5' wide, so the awning will have a 4" relief on each • side and will align with the bottom lintel. The 8" valance will start at the top of the window. Black goose neck lighting is proposed along the building facade, as specified. The bottom of the • light fixture will be aligned with the bottom of the awning valance. There are two signs being proposed for the building. The right angle side,to be centered in the front door bay, is constructed of 2" thick redwood and has 3/4" raised pine letters. The detailed graphic is air brushed. The 48" x 57" sign will hang from a 4x6 pressure treated timber with a black wrought iron chain and hardware details, as drawn. The second sign, is a 18" x 16' fascia sign with raised lettering and will be attached to the brick. The sign has a green background, `The' is gray and `Haunted Witch Village' is red. Mr. Greene suggested that the right angle sign be flush with the end of the sign at the Wax Museum. Mr. Johnson suggested that the fascia sign be centered between the door and the window. Mr. Goff suggested that the free standing sign Have very decorative hardware to give it a medieval look, and the sign be centered over the double doors. Mr. Goff also expressed his concern regarding the inset fire exit door. He suggested that the door be flush with the building and it be painted to match the stain color of the panel doors, but the door be flat and have no raised panels. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the lights and awnings as presented, and the signage as presented with the conditions that the fascia sign be centered between the middle of the door and • the middle of the window and the bottom of the right angle sign align with the bottom of the Salem Wan Museum sign across the street and it be centered over the double doors and not the entire bay as was proposed. The Board also suggested the use of very decorative hardware to give the sign a medieval look. Mr. Goff continued that the doors be approved as presented with the condition that the exit door for the Derby St. space be brought out to be flush with the set of double doors and that it not have the raised panels, but be painted to match the stain color of the panel doors. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Ovazina's - 282 Derby Street Rear - Sign Application & Door Installation Mr. George Osgood appeared before the Board with an application to install a door with a overhead transom window and a sidelight window and a walk-up window as submitted. The hardware is bronzed aluminum. An Erin green fabric awning will be placed above the transom window, as shown. The sign is 8' x 18" with a green background and 18", gold carved letters. The letter style will match the font used in the Salem Wax Museum signs. The sign will be attached to the brick and align with the height of the Haunted Witch Village sign. Mr. Goff was concerned with the sidelight not being the full height of the door and suggested, it should be. He continued that if the hydrant could be relocated,the door hinge could be reversed. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve Ovazina's application as presented with the suggestion that • the sidelight be made to be full height and that if the existing hydrant is relocated that the door hinge on the opposite side. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, Morton so carried. • The Magic Parlor- 230 Essex Street - Sign Application Mr. Scott Ingemi from Mr.Neon Signs presented an application for the Magic Parlor at 230 Essex Street. The sign is 2' x 8' and will have a white background with blue 15" lettering and yellow accent lines. The sign will be centered within the existing sign band. The Board instructed Mr. Ingemi to inform the business owner to remove his A-frame sign. Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the sign application as presented. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Recovered Memories - 2 Lynde Street- Sign Application& Trim and Door Painting Ms. Lynn Vayette appeared before the DRB with an application for a 2' x T mdo plywood sign to be mounted on the brick area over the window bay at 2 Lynde Street. The sign has a black background with aqua green vinyl applied lettering and salmon accents, as specified. The window painting will consist of gray paint around the window panes and aqua green on the inner sash and salmon on the outer sash. The door and will also consist of the same color configuration. Window boxes will be added to window sills. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that `We Buy Old' be changed to `Vintage'. It was also suggested, but not required,that a pink accent border • be applied around the edge of the sign face. Mr. Johnson 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. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd/drb/81895.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD . MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Thursday, August 3, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. Marine Art Gallery - Liberty Street -Addition Mr. David Jaquith, architect, showed the Board updated drawings for the garage addition on Liberty Street. The garage doors will be plain panel doors with painted wood panels in between the garages. The step flashing will be light coated copper and the cap flashing will match the existing building. Mr. Jaquith showed the Board details of the new windows. They have a duranotic finish to match the existing windows and will be anodized, not painted. He continued that the existing rear door with be replaced with a raised panel metal door with a wood surround. Above the door will be a lime stone panel with a round glass window to light the interior stairwell. • Mr. Greene asked that the Board be provided with color samples of all the wood work, doors and garage. 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/95/8395.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES • FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1995 8:30 A.M. The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, July 21, 1995 in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green at 8:30 a.m. Members in attendance were: Chris Greene, Fred Johnson and Kathy Winn. SRA Executive Director William Luster was also in attendance. Wendy's - 1 Peabody Street- Preliminary Design Review Attorney John Keilty, representing Wendy's, Mr. Jim Ryan, project architect/engineer, and Mr. Keith Hague, a representative from Wendy's Corporation, presented the application to the DRB. Attorney Keilty explained that this proposal has been presented to the Planning Board as part of the Site Plan Review requirements of the Entrance Corridor Overlay District and also has to receive DRB and SRA approval. He stated that traffic reports are in the process of being undertaken as requested by the Planning Board. He continued that discussions have taken place with the Planning Department regarding the site location of the building. He explained that the City is desirous of the building being sited at the street line. Mr. Keilty stated that the Ryan Engineering Corp. has expressed their concern that the building being pulled up to the street line will cause site distance problems for exiting cars. Mr. Ryan feels that the cars will not be able to see pedestrians and oncoming cars on Lafayette Street. Mr. Keilty asked that the DRB consider • pulling back the building slightly, approximately ten feet, and proposed a two foot planter to be constructed with the same materials as the building so that it looks like a front extension of the building, but will have low plantings to provide exiting vehicles adequate distance to see oncoming pedestrians and cars traveling along Lafayette Street. (This proposal is not currently shown on the submitted plans.) Attorney Keilty continued that this project is being designed in keeping with the South River development plans and plans to construct a river walkway. He stated that Wendy's has plans to construct outdoor dining which will be an enhancement to the river walk. Mr. Greene asked if the applicant was requesting any approvals at today's meeting. Mr. Luster replied that this meeting is a first step in the design process, and no approvals are being asked for at this time. Mr. Ryan showed the Board a site plan of the project. He asked the Board to consider allowing the building to be set back from the street fifteen feet. At this time, Mr. Luster informed the Board of the background of this project. He stated that when Wendy's first approached the City, we were not overwhelmed with this use on the South River. However, Wendy's committed to a `break the mold' project and were very willing to work with the City to achieve a design that would compliment future plans for the South River. The City supports the project with the building on the street line and not set back. Mr. Hague showed the Board a sample of the brick used in most of the Wendy's buildings, but provided the Board with several different samples of other brick colors that the Company would be willing to use. He also showed the Board paint colors, trim materials, tile samples and the split face block that would be used in the construction of the building. • Mr. Johnson asked to speak to the site layout first. He suggested that there are several possibilities to site the building close to the street, for example, moving the building closer to the comer to help hold the street line. Mr. Greene expressed his concern regarding the rear of the site, and its aesthetic impact on the South River. Mr. Hague responded that outside dining is planned, when the City's plans begin, and a red cedar fence trash enclosure with trees and grass with hide the dumpster area. There is also a detailed landscaping plan for the site. Mr. Greene then commented that this is an urban area and this project can not be treated like an ordinary Wendy's highway development. He suggested that there needs to be many plantings and trees in the front to achieve a font yard, urban setting effect. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern for the large amount of undeveloped space int he rear of the lot. Mr. Luster responded that some preliminary discussions had taken place with NEPCO regarding moving their utility lines, but NEPCO will not move the transformers. The current owner of the Wendy's parcel is Peter True, and he is subdividing this lot to sell to Wendy's, because the rear portion has hazardous material underground. Mr. Keilty added that Wendy's does not want to purchase this hazardous waste site, but could look into leasing it, so landscape improvements could take place. • At this time, the Board scheduled a site visit to the property. Marine Art Gallery - Liberty Street- Garage Addition Architect David Jaquith appeared before the Board with plans to convert the second floor of the art gallery to an apartment and enclose the parking area on Liberty Street with a three garage stall area and a residential door at the rear of the building. Mr. Jaquith stated that this is just a preliminary review, and more details will be provided at the next meeting. The Board had no major objections to any of the improvements and asked Mr. Jaquith to provide the Board with door detail, garage door panel detail, roof slope detail, and selection of roof shingles at the next meeting. There being no further business, Ms. Boudreau made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Cleary seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky • Secretary esd\drb\95\72195.min • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES JUNE 30, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, June 30, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Fred Johnson, Dan Pierce and Dale Yale. Advanced Educational Center for Nursing - 207 Essex Street - Handicap Door Installation This application was to remove existing doors at 207 Essex Street and replace with like materials a single door and a side panel to meet handicap access code requirements. The nursing school is requesting this alteration as part of their accreditation process requirements. The Board had no objections to the tenant replacing the door as submitted, but stated that the landlord should be informed that future improvements to the building's facade should be done in a manner that reflects the City's objectives for architectural and historical urban renewal within the downtown. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Pierce seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. McDonald's - Essex& Washington Streets - Project Review Mr. Steve Reimer, franchise owner, appeared before the DRB with plans for a McDonald's Express to be located at the comer of Essex and Washington Streets. The plans call for a 55 seat dining area with a gray tone interior, red fabric awnings, wood carved signs with goose neck lighting and an illuminated clock to project from a right angle at the entrance to the store. There will be lighting under the awning to light the sidewalk. Interior finishes were also presented for review. Ms. Yale asked how trash removal would be handled. Mr. Reimer responded that trash will be taken out of the Essex Street side door and put in a dumpster behind the building. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern that the awning should like a real, functional awning and not just decorative. He suggested it should have a four foot depth. He also recommended that the • Essex Street facade awning begin at the storefront window and not over the doorway, and the awning on the Washington Street facade be extended to the middle of the second pier. • Mr. Johnson asked how the clock would be mounted to the building, and suggested it be mounted on the brick surface. Mr. Greene stated that it should be hung at a 45 degree angle, the words `McDonald's Time' be removed, and the clock be no larger than two feet in diameter. Mr. Pierce asked to see more detail where and how the goose neck lighting would be installed, and how the wooden signs would be installed. Mr. Johnson asked to see more detail of how the sidewalk lights would look and be installed under the awning area. Mr. Pierce suggested that softer light be used in the dining area and the chair rail bracket be made a neutral color. He also requested that the wall hangings be submitted tot he Board for review. Mr. Greene suggested that yellow table tops not be used. Ms. Yale made a motion to: approve awning with the condition that it be shortened on the Essex Street facade to begin at the storefront window and not over the doorway as shown and the awning be extended on the Washington Street side to the middle of the second pier, and the awning be pulled out to extend 4 feet over the sidewalk. (Detail of sidewalk lights will be provided after existing conditions have been explored at the site.); approve the two 8' x 2' wooden carved signs with black goose neck lighting. (Lighting installation detail will be • provided after existing conditions have been explored at the site.); approve the installation of an illuminated clock with the condition that it be hung at a 45 degree angle and be no more than two feet in diameter and the words 'McDonald's Time' be removed. (Bracket detail will be provided after existing conditions have been explored at the site.); note that the DRB requested that paralume reflectors be used in the dining area light boxes and that the chair rail bracket detail be submitted to be more neutral than shown on the original plan. It was also requested that the wall photographs be submitted. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Firehouse Coffee Shoppe - 30 Church Street - Cafe Permit The owner of the Firehouse Coffee Shoppe has requested that a plant bed which included several trees, bushes and a bench be removed so that the Firehouse can expand their outside cafe seating and add outside cooking. As per the request of the SRA Board,the Planning Department's Landscape Architect to review the existing conditions and suggest an alternative that would not result in removal of the existing plant bed. Ms. Riemenschneider suggested two plans. The first plan called for placing the cafe area outside of the restaurant's rear entrance. The second alternative involved expanding the existing area onto the sidewalk, since the walkway is so large this could be easily accommodated and roped off or separated by flower boxes. • Mr. Greene recommended that a rubber mat be placed under the grill to prevent grease from staining the bricks. He also recommend that only black poles and chains be used to rope off the area, and flower planters should not be used. • Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the expansion of the cafe onto the sidewalk and at the rear entrance of the restaurant with the condition that only black poles and chains be used to rope off the area, and that the grill be placed by the rear door and that a large rubber mat be placed underneath the grill to protect the bricks from grease stains. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Ms. Yale made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Greene seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ellen S. Dubinsky Secretary esd\drb\95\63 095.m in • L� Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS Redevelopment William Guenther, Chairman loa• Bar Boudreau Barbara Cleary Authority Robert Curran Paul EHeureux William E. Laster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA May 19, 1995 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce Kathy Winn Dale Yale • Discussion: . 1. Something Different - 213 Essex Street - Sign Location Amendment 2 . New England Pirate Museum -274 Derby Street - Awning & Mural Application 3 . Richard Winer - 2 North Street - Sign Application 4 . Dance Class - 302B Essex Street - Sign Application 5. Ducklings - 10 Front Street - Sign Application 6. The Sandpiper Shop - 230 Essex Street - Sign Application esd\drb\agenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 • DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES MAY 19, 1995 The Design Review Board met in open session on Friday, May 19, 1995, 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. Staff Assistance Michelle Cammarata was also present. Something Different - 213 Essex Street - Sign Location Amendment Mr. Anthony Giardi, owner of Something Different, appeared before the DRB to request an amendment to his original approval to move his right angle sign from being centered between his entrance bay to be centered between the first and second upper story windows to the left of his entrance. This amendment is being requested so that a decorative angle bracket can be used to hang the sign and still reveal a part of the granite storefront, as required in the previous DRB/SRA approval. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve this request. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. • New England Pirate Museum - 274 Derby Street - Awning & Mural Application Messrs. James Howell and Robert Cahill appeared before the DRB with an application to erect a black, fabric awning over the two front windows . The awnings are 2'6" high, 2'6" deep and 12' long. They are 7'6" from grade. Mr. Goff suggested that the awning be raised up higher and made larger so that more of the window can be seen. The second part of this presentation was to paint a mural over the recessed entranceway to the museum. The mural will have burnt parchment edges and be 8' wide. The doorway is 9' wide. The third presentation was to paint a mural on each side of the building, as shown. Mr. Pierce made the following motion: Approve awning with the condition that it is only 2' high and projects out as far as can according to ordinance (2 feet from curb line). Approve doorway mural as presented, with the suggestion that the owners look into a way to light the mural. . Approve facade painting concept as submitted, with the suggestion that the Pickering Wharf facing side be scaled down to respect the historic district. It should not exceed the height of the front sign band. It was also suggested that perhaps a faux facade, with windows be painted on this side. The mural facing the Derby Street/downtown side can be done as submitted. The board suggested • that a bottom of ship, a black hull, be painted on the bottom to ground the mural. It was also suggested that a white sail be added. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion • so carried. Richard Winer - 2 North Street - Sign Application Mr. Richard Winer appeared before the DRB with a sign application to erect a 16' x 2' sign on m.d.o. board with a white background and blue vinyl applied lettering. The upper case letters on the first line are 6" high and the upper case letters on the second line are 3" high. The sign will occupy the same space as the existing Copy Rite sign. The Board took no action on this application. The Board recommended that the sign be redesigned to take into consideration the proximity of the historic district across the street. Some redesign suggestions included reversing the colors scheme presented; using a black background with gold letter; a maroon background with black letters; using seraphs on the bottom line of text as is shown on the top line; scaling down the size of the sign, since it was felt that sign was too large to be using vinyl applied letters; using different materials was also suggested; the use of depth and shading to bring relief to the sign was another suggestion mentioned by the Board along with adding a molded edge or border for depth. The owner was asked to resubmit his application. The Sandpiper Shop - 230 Essex Street - Sign Application Ms. Nicola Pangonis, store owner, and Ed Juralewicz, sign maker, appeared before the Board with an application to erect a 1'4" x 10' sign in the sign band over the storefront. The sign is • made of 3/4" mdo board with a teal background and white Vivaldi style lettering with a black border. Mr. Goff made a motion to approve this application. Ms. Winn seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. Dance Class - 302B Essex Street - Sign Application This application was informally discussed, since submission requirements were not complete. Scott Ingemi, sign maker, explained to the Board that the existing sign band is covering up wholes in the building, so the sign presented, 22' x 22", slightly exceeds the square footage requirements. The sign has a white aluminum face with purple and black vinyl lettering and graphics. Discussion ensued regarding scaling down the sign, and perhaps putting some signage or the graphics in the window. The DRB did ask that the SRA become involved in the issue regarding landlords repairing their buildings and for the SRA and DRB to initiate discussions with landlords of multi-tenant buildings to set parameters for multi-signed buildings. • • Ducklings - 10 Front Street - Sign Application Mr. Ed Juralewicz, sign maker, appeared before the DRB to erect a 24" x 32", right angle wood sign with cut-out 1/z" cintra letters and graphics. The sign background is ivory. The letters and graphics will be purple vinyl and applied with adhesive to the sign. The sign will be centered and hung on the granite pier to match the height of the existing (Ted Richard) sign. The facade sign on the rear of the building is a 18" x 48" and will be attached to the 12" granite fascia. Dan Pierce made a motion to approve the application as presented with the condition that a pin stripe be added to the right angle sign, and the rear facade sign be hung above the granite on the brick face with a 2 brick space in between the bottom of the sign and the granite. Mr. Goff seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Pierce 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/51995.min esd\drb\51995.rm • Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS ® William Guenther. Chairman Redevelopment . 1 Joan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA April 14, 1995 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce Vr Kathy Winn `\\\(�"` Dale Yale Discussion: 1. . 15 Front Street - Sign Application 2 . Bay State Billiards - 231 Rear Washington Street - Sign Application 3 . Something Different - 213 Essex Street - Sign Application & Outdoor Cafe 4 .•- New England Pirate Museum -274 Derby Street - Sign Application esdWrMagenda • One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 t- Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman --� Redevelopment loan Boudreau 1 t Y Barbara Cleary ]� [ uffiol]ty Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA February 22, 1995 Roll Call: John Goff Chris Greene Fred Johnson Dan Pierce John Willand Kathy Winn Dale Yale Discussion: 1. Mailboxes. Etc. - 203 Washington Street - Sign Application 2 . Higginson Book Company - 148 Washington Street - Sign Application eW\drb\agenda One Salem'Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 1995 A meeting of the Design Review Board was held on Wednesday, February 22,1 995 at 8:30 a.m., in the second floor conference room at One Salem Green. Those in attendance were Chris Greene, Dale Yale and Staff Assistant Michelle Cammarata. Higginson Book Company - 148 Washington St - Sign Application Ms. Laura Griffin and Mr. Robert Murphy appeared before the DRB to erect a 4' x 3' wooden free standing sign to be placed on the front lawn in front of the tree, as shown on the submitted photograph. The sign has gold leaf lettering and a black smaltz background with a thin outline of maroon. The post will be cedar and will be painted the same color as the fence. Mr. Greene stated that the bottom of the sign should be at least to the top of the pickets of the fence. Ms. Yale asked if there would be any signage on the building. Mr. Murphy replied that no signs would be placed on the building. 4 Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the sign as presented. Ms. Yale seconded the motion, all were in favor motion so carried. Mailboxes Etc. - 203 Washinzton St - Sign Application Mr. Mark Todisco from Gammit Signs appeared before the Board to erect an internally illuminated sign in the sign box provided above the storefront at 203 Washington Street, as shown on the submitted photograph. The sign will have blue lettering and a white background. Mr. Greene made a motion to approve the sign as presented. 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 esd\drb\22295.min