118 WASHINGTON STREET - SIGN PERMIT (4) 118 Washington Street ,
(Flying Saucer Pizza Company)
Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Proposal
May 23, 2012
118 Washington Street (Flying Saucer Pizza Company): Discussion of
proposed signage
Proposal for May 23 DRB Meeting
The submission, dated May 9, 2012, includes a sign permit application and
photos.
The proposal includes a wall sign, three dimensional "blade" sign, and a portable
sign. The aluminum wall sign would be hung below the existing gooseneck lights.
The sign is 24" x 120". The three dimensional blade sign would be a flying saucer
with "Charlie the Pug" in it. It would be 24" x 16.5" and would be mounted below
the wall sign. The portable sign would be a chalkboard sign.
Staff Comment for May 23 DRB Meeting
The signage complies with City and SRA guidelines.
Permit Number
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO ERECT A SIGN
3
2 NOTE: BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SIGN Is ERECTED
Location, Ownership and Detail Must Be Correct, Complete, and Legible
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t Salem, Massachusetts
Date
To the Building Inspector:
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit tEVErect. =Alter, o Repair a sign on the following described buildings:
Street Address Zoning District
_ Urban Renewal Area a Entrance Corridor
C (ti c Historic District c None
v Use of Building
Telephone _ 1 floor
—f,2 floor
Address S / tnn 3 floor
Telephone _ YU—���Z 4 floor
E-mail 2 i�r ru„ How many businesses are in the building?
If a corporate body, name
of responsible officer
• N`� ? ( r Building U linear feet
Construction Sup's License No 14(0o t3 -004 Applicant's Space(if multi-tenant) i�— linear feet
Address 5 ��r r- Property linear feet
Telephone _ (�LMail Sign Permit to
E-mail �� LZ S1� �; C,k wO6 )qign Owner c Sign Erector o Other:
Proposed Signs(If more than three signs are proposed, attach additional sheets)
n1
sign 2 Sign 3
Surface o Surface c Surface
c Right Angle to Building a Right Angle to Building o Right Angle to Building
o Free Standing c Free Standing o Free Standing
*Awning c Awning o Awning
c Portable(A-Frame) c Portable(A-Frame) o Portable(A-Frame)
e Other(specify) a Other(specify) a Other(specify)
Sign Mat Qr als Sign Materials Sign Materials
Sign Dime
i3o s Sign Dimensions Sign Dimensions
Sign Area -z o S- Sign Area Sign Area
s ft s ft s ft
Sign Height-(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing)
Estimated Cost of NeLVork\
$ -I V
Existing Signs
Type Sign Area To Be Removed? Sign Owner �-----
o Surface sq ft c yes c no
c Right Angle to Building sq ft c yes o no
Free Standing sq ft c yes j no Sign Owpe<s Authorized Representative
*Awning sq it c yes �no
o Other(specify) sq It e yes o no
Prope r
Internal Review
Planning&Community Development Department Historical Commission
Building Inspector
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CITY OF SALEM
s DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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MAYOR TEL:978 619-5685♦ FAY:978-740-0404
CITY OF SALEM SIGN PERMIT PROCESS
All exterior signs,awnings, and interior signs that can be seen from the exterior are required to have a City of
Salem Sign Permit.before a sign can be fabricated and installed.
Please be aware that in some areas of the city, review by a governing board must take place before a City permit
can be issued. These areas include the Urban Renewal Area(governed by the Salem Redevelopment Authority)
and Local Historic Districts(governed by the Salem Historic Commission).
Please note that it takes roughly three weeks to receive a sign permit and in areas governed by a review board it
may take longer.
Before any sign application can be reviewed,the following material must be submitted with the application:
■ Scaled Drawing of Sign(including dimensions) ■ Method of Lighting
■ Color Scheme ■ Building Frontage (width of building on public
■ Letter Style(font) way)
■ Letter Size ■ Photograph of Building(current conditions)
■ Method of Attachment ■ Photograph of Building(with proposed signage)
The Building Inspector may require additional pertinent information to insure compliance with the City of Salem
Sign Ordinance and any other applicable laws.
Sign Application Fees
There is a twenty-dollar($20)minimum permit fee for each application. If the estimated cost of fabrication and
installation is $2,000 or more, a fee of$10 per$1,000 plus a $5 application fee will be charged. For example,a
$12,000 sign project would have a$125 fee.
Electrical Permit
A licensed electrician must install any sign with ancillary lighting and sign boxes must be UL listed. An Electrical
Permit must be obtained from the City of Salem Electrical Department, 48 Lafayette Street, and be submitted with
the sign application before a sign permit will be issued.
Surety Bonds for Signs or Awnings Hung over a Public Way
Any sign or awning hung over a public way or sidewalk shall require a surety bond in the sum of one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) conditioned to save harmless the City from any claims. This bond must be placed on file in the
City Clerk's office. A copy of such bond must be submitted with the sign application before a sign permit will be
issued. Contact your insurance provider to obtain the surety bond.
Liability Insurance for Portable(A-Frame) Signs
Proof of adequate liability insurance with a minimum limit of$1,000,000.00 for each occurrence must be provided
to the City Clerk and remain in effect for as long as the portable sign is used. The portable sign must be indicated
as being included in the liability coverage. The City, and in the Urban Renewal Areas,the Salem Redevelopment
Authority, must be listed as additional insured(s).A copy of the insurance certificate must be submitted with the
sign application before a sign permit will be issued.
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City of Salem Department of Planning & Community Development
Check/Cash Receipt and Tracking Form
Please complete form and make two copies.
Date Received 114 I —
Amount Received 2 (? D�
_Form of Payment Check Cash
Client Information we e�(AYlcV'%Y)
CASH PAYMENTS: client Initials
L] Sign Permit Application Fee
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] PI nning Board Fee/ ZBA
Payment received for what
service? SRA/DRB Fee
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Other:
Name of staff person receiving
payment Ll sc, 7D"'\cJ`--L
Additional Notes
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Flying Saucer Pizza Company - Current View (5/9/12)
Proposed "Charlie The Pug" in a Flying Saucer - Front
Note: Charlie and his spaceship would be built to the exact
specifications of the real Charlie. The UFO would feature lights on
the outer rim, under the carriage, and on the dashboard (lighting
his face at night). Most likely built from fiberglass.
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Fonts:
"Flying Saucer": Halda Smashed
"Pizza Company": 1942 Report
The signage uses old typewriter fonts (complete with ghosting
and dropped lettering) and is meant to invoke visions of mid-
century FBI files and UFO sighting cover-ups.
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In addition I am proposing to add a 2' x X portable sign in front of
the Flying Saucer. The sign will be a wood chalkboard (exactly
like the one that was approved for the Gulu-Gulu Cafe next door).
We will use the sign to write about specials and occurrences at
the Flying Saucer. I would like to locate the sign directly where the
planter is shown in the picture above. FSPC has its own entrance
and the other businesses in the park have their own as well.
Looking forward!
Steven Feldmann
Flying Saucer Pizza Company/ Gulu-Gulu Cafe
May 16, 2012
Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Recommendation
May 23, 2012
118 Washington Street (Flying Saucer Pizza Company): Discussion and vote
on proposed signage
DRB Recommendation
At its meeting on May 23, 2012, the DRB recommended approval of the
proposed sign for Flying Saucer Pizza Company with the following conditions:
- The wall sign may be increased in size to 30" x 154";
- The saucer component should have an approximately 28" or 30" diameter
and be further reviewed by the DRB;
Staff Comment fro June 11 SRA Meeting
The applicant increased the size of the sign in conformance with the DRB's
condition, but doing so resulted in the sign being too large for the sign band. Staff
and the DRB Chair confirmed that the original proposal was acceptable, and the
applicant agree is moving forward with the original proposal.
Proposal for May 23 DRB Meeting and June 13 SRA Meeting
The submission, dated May 9, 2012, includes a sign permit application and
photos.
The proposal includes a wall sign, three dimensional "blade" sign, and a portable
sign. The aluminum wall sign would be hung below the existing gooseneck lights.
The sign is 24" x 120". The three dimensional blade sign would be a flying saucer
with "Charlie the Pug" in it. It would be 24" x 16.5" and would be mounted below
the wall sign. The portable sign would be a chalkboard sign.
Staff Comment for May 23 DRB Meeting
The signage complies with City and SRA guidelines.
Flying Saucer Pizza Company - Current View (5/9/12)
Proposed "Charlie The Pug" in a Flying Saucer - Front
Note: Charlie and his spaceship would be built to the exact
specifications of the real Charlie. The UFO would feature lights on
the outer rim, under the carriage, and on the dashboard (lighting
his face at night). Most likely built from fiberglass.
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Fonts:
"Flying Saucer": Halda Smashed
"Pizza Company": 1942 Report
The signage uses old typewriter fonts (complete with ghosting
and dropped lettering) and is meant to invoke visions of mid-
century FBI files and UFO sighting cover-ups.
Location w/ Flying Saucer Pizza Company Flat Sign
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In addition I am proposing to add a 2'x Y portable sign in front of
the Flying Saucer. The sign will be a wood chalkboard (exactly
like the one that was approved for the Gulu-Gulu Cafe next door).
We will use the sign to write about specials and occurrences at
the Flying Saucer. 1 would like to locate the sign directly where the
planter is shown in the picture above. FSPC has its own entrance
and the other businesses in the park have their own as well.
Looking forward!
Steven Feldmann
Flying Saucer Pizza Company/ Gulu-Gulu Cafe
May 16, 2012