125 WASHINGTON STREET - SIGN PERMIT 125 Washington Street
Ledger
° Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Citv of Salem
' 120 viashington SL 3rd Floor Salem.MA 01970(978)745-9595 x5641
Return card to Building Division for Certificate of Occupancy
Permit No. B-17-805
FEE PAID: $0.00 PERMIT TO BUILD
DATE ISSUED: 8/30/2017
This certifies that BRETT DANSKY
has permission to erect, alter, or demolish a building 125 WASHINGTON STREET Map/Lot: 350255-0
as follows: Signs SIGN PERMIT AS APPROVED FOR:
LEDGER
Contractor Name:
DBA:
Contractor License No:
8/30/2017
Building Official Date
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within six months after issuance.The Building Official
may grant one or more extensions not to exceed six months each upon written request.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents for which this permit has been granted.
All construction,alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoning by-laws and codes.
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the
work until the completion of the same.
The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until all applicable signatures by the Building and Fire Officials are provided on this permit.
HIC#: "Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund"(as set forth in MGL c.142A).
Restrictions:
Building plans are to be available on site.
All Permit Cards are the property of the PROPERTY OWNER.
City of Salem Sign Permit Application Worksheet
17-Aug-17
Ledger
' n 125 Washington Street LI AUG 24 P 2: 33
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O Zoning(res/non-res) B5
Entrance Corridor(YIN) N
Lot frontage n/a feet
Building or tenant frontage 105 feet
I #of businesses on site 1
Bldng dist from street center <100 feet
Multiplier 1
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Building and Blade Signs
maximum area permitted 105.00 sq It
total proposed sign area 30.90 sq ft
sign 1
Existing Clock length 33.75 inches
height 42.25 inches
sign 2
Existing Clock length 33.75 inches
height 42.25 inches
sign 3
Existing Clock length 33.75 inches
height 42.25 inches
sign 4
New,above door length 68.50 inches
height 2.50 inches
sign 5
length 0.00 inches
height 0.00 inches
Freestanding Signs
maximum area permitted 0.00 sq ft(per side)
maximum#of signs permitted 0 signs
maximum height permitted 0.00 ft tall
sign 1
proposed sign area 0.00 sq ft
length 0.00 inches
height 0.00 inches
proposed sign height 0.00 ft
sign 2
proposed sign area 0.00 sq ft
length 0.00 inches
height 0.00 inches
proposed sign height ft
Application meets guidelines set
forth in the Salem Sign Ordinance yes
Recommend approval yes
DRB Approved.
Permit Number
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO ERECT A SIGN
NOTE: BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SIGN Is ERECTED
1' Location, Ownership and Detail Must Be Correct, Complete, and Legible
Salem,Massachusetts
Date
To the Building Inspector:
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit torect, o Alter, c Repair a sign on the following described buildings:
Street Address Zoning District
C rban Renewal Area o Entrance Corridor
t d Vvtrl VM N , o Historic District ❑None
1Jo -19-161M Use of Building
Telephone 611 83q oSD oo z
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Address UUk, 3 floor
Telephone �l1 6 S ��t 4 floor
E-mail How many businesses are in the building?
If a corporate body, name r akFrontage
of responsible officer l�
Building 105 linear feet
Construction Sup's License No Applicant's Space(if multi-tenant) linear feet
Address Property /0 linear feet
Telephone Mail Sign Permit to
E-mail ign Owner o Sign Erector o Other:
Proposed proposed, attach additional shoots)
Si n 1
Sign 2 Sign 3
c Surface D Surface c Surface
D Right Angle to Building ❑ Right Angle to Building D Right Angle to Building
D Free Standing o Free Standing o Free Standing
o Awning o Awning o Awning
c Portable(A-Frame,) ❑Portable(A-Frame) c Portable(A-Frame)
Other(specify) o Other(specify) c Other(specify)
Sign Materj51Ttn„C Sign Materials Sign Materials
Sign Dimensions " — /,. Sign Dimensions Sign Dimensions
Sign Area 2Sign Area Sign Area
VVHJ s ft s ft sq ft
Sign Height(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing)
Estimated Cost of Net Work
$ jC>0
Existing Signs
TypeSg ea To Be Remov d? Sign Owner
o Surface �sq ft o yes �no
YRight Angle to Building ( �IaLC) sq ft D yes c no
o Free Standing sq It c yes D no Signu ed Represent
c Awning sq ft c yes �no
c Other(specify) sq It c yes �no
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Internal Review
Planning&Community DevelopMent Department Historical Commission
Approval
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Design Review Board Recommendation
August 23, 2017
125 Washington Street (Ledger): Discussion and vote on proposed installation of
signage.
Recommendation
At its meeting on August 23, 2017 the DRB voted unanimously to recommend approval
of the proposed installation of signage at 125 Washington Street (Ledger).
Proposal
The DRB and SRA previously approved signage on the clock at this location. The
applicant now proposes to paint the name of the restaurant in 23K gold block letters.
The letters will be 2.5" high and will span across the frame above the door, which is
68.5" long.
Staff Comments:
The proposed signage complies with the City's Sign Ordinance and Commercial Design
Guidelines.
Ledger Restaurant 0II'AU*ANIIIAR
125 Washington St
Salem, MA,01907
978 5941908
Brett@LedgerSalem.com
www.LedgerSalem.com
July, 14th 2017
Design Review Board
Dear Design Review Board:
Please find enclosed our application for additional branding on the front door of Ledger Restaurant at
125 Washington St. Over the past two months of operation, we have fielded several complaints about
lack of signage and tend to agree with that sentiment.
As such, we have worked with an artist on a design for 23K gold leaf custom font block lettering that
would be painted onto the pre-existing wood frame of the door. We hope you like it;we certainly think
it fits well with the overall aesthetics of the restaurant.
Please reach out with any questions
Thank you,
Brett Danahy
Managing Partner
Ledger Restaurant
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
36 Citv of Salem
120 Washington St,3rd Floor Salem.MA 01970(978)745-9595 x5641
Return card to Building Division for Certificate of Occupancy
Permit No. B-17.441 PERMIT FEE PAID: $0.00 TO BUILD
DATE ISSUED: 5/24/2017
This certifies that ACCURATE GRAPHICS
has permission to erect, alter, or demolish a building 125 WASHINGTON STREET Map/Lot: 350255-0
as follows: Signs SIGN PERMIT AS APPROVED FOR:
LEDGER
Contractor Name:
DBA:
Contractor License No:
5/24/2017
Building Official Date
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within six months after issuance.The Building Official
may grant one or more extensions not to exceed six months each upon written request.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents for which this permit has been granted.
All construction,alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoning by-laws and codes.
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the
work until the completion of the same.
The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until all applicable signatures by the Building and Fire Officials are provided on this permit.
H IC #: -Parsons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund'(as set forth In MGL c.142A).
Restrictions:
Building plans are to be available on site.
All Permit Cards are the property of the PROPERTY OWNER.
Permit Number
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO EREGT-A'S�(xN.',
NOTE: BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SIGN JS,J R ;EL�
Location, Ownership and Detail Must Be Correct, Complete, a d•L � n
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Salem, Massachusetts 4/20/2017
Date
To the Building Inspector:
y ` The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to ❑ Erect, 4Alter, ❑Repair a sign on the following described buildings:
7street Address Zoning DistrictS
❑ Urban Renewal Area c Entrance Corridor
c Historic District c None
• Bob Dunham Use of Building
Telephone 978 744 5050 1 floor Restaurant
• LEDGER 2 floor Offices
Address 125 Washington St,Salem., MA 01970 3 floor
Telephone 413 695 8647 4"'floor
E-mail Brett@LedgerSalem.com How many businesses are in the building? 5
If a corporate body, name Brett Danahy
of responsible officer
' Accurate Graphics Building 105 linear feet
Construction Sup's License No Applicant's Space(if multi-tenant) linear feet
Address 26 Alley St, Lynn, MA 01903 Property 105 linear feet
Telephone 781-593-1630 Mail Sign Permit to
E-mail admin@accurategraphics.us.com ofSign Owner o Sign Erector o Other.
SI n 1
Sign 2 Sign 3
o Surface c Surface ❑Surface
.y Right Angle to Building o Right Angle to Building c Right Angle to Building
❑Free Standing c Free Standing ❑ Free Standing
o Awning c Awning ❑Awning
❑Portable(A-Frame) c Portable(A-Frame) c Portable(A-Frame)
in Other(specify) c Other(specify) ❑Other(specify)
Sign Materials vinyl Sign Materials Sign Materials
Sign Dimensions 3 panels,33.75 x 42.25 Sign Dimensions Sign Dimensions
Sign Area 9.9 per panel.29.7 combined Sign Area Sign Area
s ft s ft sq ft
Sign Height(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing) Sign Height(if free standing)
Estimated Cost of Net Work
$ 3500
Existing Signs
Type Sign Area To Be Removed? Sign Owner
❑Surface sq it o yes n no
4 Right Angle to Building sq it c yes pno
❑Free Standing sq it ❑yes ❑no Sign Owners Authorized Representative
❑Awning sq ft c yes c no
❑Other(specify) sq ft c yes c no
Property Owner
Internal Review
Planning&Comm6nity Development Department Historical Commission
Approval
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Building Inspector
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Salem Redevelopment Authority Decision
May 10, 2017
125 Washington Street (Ledger): Discussion and vote on proposed cafe permit /
outdoor seating area, installation of signage, and installation of trash enclosure and
ventilation ducts.
SRA Decision
At its meeting on May 10, 2017 the SRA voted unanimously (5-0) to approve
the proposed cafe permit / outdoor seating area, installation of signage,
and installation of trash enclosure and ventilation ducts as recommended
by the Design Review Board.
Recommendation
At its regular meeting on April 26, 2017 the Design Review Board voted unanimously (4-
0) to recommend approval of the proposed cafe permit/ outdoor seating area, and
installation of signage.
The DRB recommends approval of the installation of ventilation ducts conditional upon
painting them matte black.
The DRB recommends approval of the demolition of the planter to accommodate room
for dumpsters, with a condition that the applicant come before them within 90 days to
present a revised scheme for trash/recycling and screening, as well as for screening of
mechanical equipment.
Staff Comment
Prior to the DRB meeting, concerns were expressed by abutters and the Ward
Councilor about properly locating and screening the dumpsters and HVAC equipment.
The applicant has engaged all of those parties and has shown a willingness to work with
them on an acceptable solution. They have agreed to paint the ducts matte black as
recommended by the DRB and will return to the DRB and SRA with a revised scheme
for screening both the dumpster and HVAC elements.
The enclosed materials contain a plan showing the location of the dumpster enclosure,
but this may be revised slightly when the applicant returns for further review.
The enclosed sheet showing furniture for the outdoor seating area is subject to some
change, but the DRB expressed no objections. The umbrellas will not have
advertisements on them.
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Proposal for April 26, 2017 DRB Meeting
The applicant returns with revised information regarding signage and the dumpster
enclosure, and more detailed drawings for the outdoor seating area.
Currently no sign is proposed for the building, other than the three panels for the clock.
They have been revised to show a dark, reclaimed wood-like background, with white
font. The restaurant's logo will appear on the panel facing Washington Street, and the
two side panels will have additional typeface.
The panels are 33.75" wide by 44.25" tall. The fonts vary in height but all show in white.
The seating area will accommodate 28 patrons. Adequate clearance along the sidewalk
is shown in the plan.
The dumpster enclosure will be 8'4" wide with doors that will swing open on one end of
it to allow for dumpsters to roll out and be picked up by a trash contractor at the end of
Higginson Square. The enclosure will be 15'10.75" long and cover an area that is
currently occupied by a planter that is on the applicant's property. It will be chain link
with gray privacy slats.
Two ducts as shown in the enclosed materials have been installed on the rear of the
building.
Staff Comments for April 26, 2017 DRB Meeting
The Building and Health Departments have reviewed the outdoor seating area and
dumpster enclosure plans. No objections were raised.
The applicant should not have installed the ducts prior to full approval from the
DRB/SRA, however it's been done. I would encourage the DRB to examine the current
condition and suggest (if it deems it necessary) any masking of the ducts with paint
and/or screening.
All proposed signage is compliant with the City's sign ordinance and Commercial
Design Guidelines.
Proposal from March 22, 2017 DRB Meeting
The applicant, Ledger, is a new restaurant that is moving into the former Eastern Bank
space on Washington Street. They are asking to implement a few key improvements to
the front and rear exteriors of the location:
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1. An outdoor seating area that would consist of 26 bistro chairs, 13 wood dining
tables, 6 ivory colored umbrellas, 13 table lanterns, and zinc planters for the
perimeter. Photos of furniture are enclosed.
2. Two signs for the Washington Street facade, to include:
a. A 3' wide x 1.5' high metal plaque to be affixed to the brick to the right of
the entry doors; and
b. Three translucent plastic panels that will replace the existing panels
advertising Eastern Bank on the clock. This signs will be lit from the
interior of the clock, and as a pre-existing non-conforming sign (we
ordinarily do not allow interior lit signage in the downtown), this method of
lighting can be permitted as a grandfathered right.
3. At the exterior facade of the property the applicant proposes to remove the
existing concrete planter, and in its place, provide screening for dumpsters. Two
exhaust ducts, shown as being painted brick red, will run up the wall, to the roof.
Additional cameras will be installed and a non-functioning light post will be
removed to facilitate easier trash pick-up.
Staff Comments from March 22, 2017 DRB Meeting
There is a fair amount of information that needs to be filled in for all aspects of this
proposal. I have inquiries into the applicant about the following:
• Dimensions of tables
• Umbrella material
• Location of planters (not shown on plans)
• Dimensions of clock signage
• Specifications for cameras
• Details regarding material, color, and appearance of garbage screening
The proposed signage is both compliant with the City's Sign Ordinance and in line with
the Commercial Design Guidelines. Although the exact dimensions of the signage to be
placed on the clock is not yet known, given the amount of frontage the applicant has,
there is no indication that they will go over their signage allowance. As noted in the
materials, the exact look/font of the signage is being refined and I expect that this will be
finalized by our meeting.
RESTAURANT & BAR
OUR STORY
Ledger restaurant, located on Washington Street in downtown
Salem, is on schedule for an early Summer 2017 opening. The
renovation of the former Salem Savings Bank building (circa
1818) is underway and the original 19th century beauty of the
space will be displayed. This historically unique location will
house the new concept from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The
Blue Ox Restaurant in Lynn, MA. O'Neil and his wife, Joan-
na, have operated The Blue Ox in Lynn since 2009. The new
restaurant will showcase a large U-Shaped bar layout with
rich banquette seating, a large chef's table, and diverse bar
and dining room seating options. The kitchen will showcase a
custom 8' wood-fire grill and feature both a raw bar and char-
cuterie bar with counter dining overlooking the open kitchen
space. The principle feature of the kitchen may be the bank
vault which will house the restaurant's refrigerator and act as a
showcase to the dining room. O'Neil's menu will be a contin-
uation of his Blue Ox reputation, focusing on well sourced and
local ingredients. The majority of menu offerings will highlight
traditional New England cuisine brought to life with a 21 st cen-
tury twist. Carved meats,whole grilled fish, shared appetizers,
and family style "suppers" are being considered for the menu.
The d6cor will be an ode to the buildings original beauty with
classically rich furnishings and original details, such as the
original strapwork ceiling, large windows, exposed brick, safety
deposit box features, and the namesake bank ledgers. In com-
plete contrast to the vintage feel and age of the building, the
open kitchen will be a vibrant, shiny hub of energy and feature
a custom 8' wood fire grill, the focal point of the hot line.Led-
ger will open with dinner service seven nights a week, brunch
and lunch service will be expanded after opening. Private
dining options are available in the adjacent Macomber Room
for all three services.
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