The URL can be used to link to this page

FACADE MODIFICATION Salem Redevelopment Authority Decision 285 Derby Street Small Project Review Meeting Date: May 8, 2019 Members Present: Grace Napolitano, Dean Rubin, Gary Barrett Members Absent: Russell Vickers, David Guarino Decision: At a regular meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA), upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the facade improvements at 285 Derby Street as designed and conditioned herein. Referenced Plans and Documents 1. Plan Set titled `285 Derby Street Small Project Design Submission', prepared by Winter Street Architects, Inc., 27 Congress Street, Suite 201, Salem, MA 01970, dated 4/12/19. 2. Staff Comments dated 5/1/19. Condition of Approval 1. Consistency with A Droved Desic,n/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the restoration project may not be completed as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field. 2. Parkside Optional Opening: The applicant shall return to the DRB for design review prior to implementing a facade change to the area indicated on the referenced plans as `Optional New Opening'. Findings 1. Retention of the Existing Facade: The applicant is retaining much of the existing architectural elements of the facade. The elements that are proposed for modification will result in a more retail-oriented and welcoming entry point. Additionally, since the footprint of the structure is not changing, the relationship between the subject property and the neighboring ones will remain consistent. 2. Removing Barriers to Access: The applicant will be removing the need for access ramps into the space by removing the slab floor and reconstructing it at grade. This also contributes to a more welcoming, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. 3. Relationship with 289 Derby Street: This property directly abuts the new municipal park at 289 Derby Street. The proposed facade improvements wrap around the corner of the building thereby creating a better relationship between the commercial building and the park. Also, should the building owner and future tenant desire and upon review by the DRB and approval by the Salem Redevelopment Authority, removal of the brick in the next bay will strengthen this relationship and potentially create an opportunity for access from the park to the building and vice versa. Signature of the SRA: By the signature below, I certify that this decision accurately reflects the actions of the SRA. Ll� Tom Daniel, AICP Date Executive Director Salen Lill Redei Design Review Board Recommendation 285 Derby Street Small Project Review Meeting Date: April 24, 2019 Members Present: David Jaquith, Vice-Chair, Helen Sides Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, J. Michael Sullivan Members Absent: Christopher Dynia Member Recusal: Paul Durand, Chair Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposed fagade improvements for 285 Derby Street as designed and conditioned herein. Referenced Plans and Documents 1. Plan Set titled '285 Derby Street Small Project Design Submission', prepared by Winter Street Architects, Inc., 27 Congress Street, Suite 201, Salem, MA 01970, dated 4/12/19. 2. Staff Comments dated 4/17/19. Conditions of Approval: The DRB recommends incorporating the following conditions: 1. Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the restoration project may not be completed as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field. 2. Parkside Optional Opening: The applicant shall return to the DRB for design review prior to implementing a fagade change to the area indicated as 'Optional New Opening'. Findings 1. Retention of the Existing Facade: The applicant is retaining the much of the existing architectural elements of the fagade. The elements that are proposed for modification will result in a more retail-oriented and welcoming entry point. Additionally, since the footprint of the structure is not changing, the relationship between the subject property and the neighboring ones will remain consistent. 2. Removing Barriers to Access: The applicant will be removing the need for access ramps into the space by removing the slab floor and reconstructing it at grade. This also contributes to a more welcoming, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. 3. Relationship with 289 Derby Street: This property directly abuts the new City park at 289 Derby Street. The proposed fagade improvements wrap around the comer of the building thereby creating a better relationship between the commercial building and the park. Also, should a future tenant desire, the upon review by the DRB and approval by the Salem Redevelopment Authority, removal of the brick in the next bay will strengthen this relationship and potentially create an opportunity for access from the park to the building and vice versa. Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately 7relethe actions of the Des' law Board. 12 David Jaquith - a' ate DERBY STREETPARKWinter StreetArchitects, Inc.April 12, 2019 | SRA Design Submission285 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970CORE / SHELL DEMOLITION PLAN 01 FIRST FLOOR10' -0"Winter StreetArchitects, Inc.April 12, 2019 | SRA Design Submission285 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970EXISTING DERBY STREET ELEVATION 01 FIRST FLOOR10' -0"OPTIONAL DEMO AREAWinter StreetArchitects, Inc.April 12, 2019 | SRA Design Submission285 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970EXISTING PARK SIDE ELEVATION 2,100 SFVACANT 12,100 SFSATVWinter StreetArchitects, Inc.April 12, 2019 | SRA Design Submission285 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970CORE / SHELL PROPOSED Winter StreetArchitects, Inc.April 12, 2019 | SRA Design Submission285 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970PERSPECTIVE FROM DERBY STREET Winter Street Architects, Inc. April 12, 2019 Salem Redevelopment Authority |DESIGN SUBMISSION 285 Derby Storefront |Small Project DESIGN SUBMISSION Salem Redevelopment Authority | 285 D ERY S TOREFRONT Submission Checklist | 3 CONTENTS 1. SUBMISSION CHECKLIST 3 2. EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. DESIGN – FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 5 PROJECT SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 3. SIGN REVIEW 6 4. APPENDIX 7 S UBMISSION C HECKLIST S MALL P ROJECT R EVIEW # Requirement Response Reference 1 Letter requesting to be placed on the meeting agenda… Appendix 2 Written statement of proposal. 3 Proposed time schedule for completing the improvements. 4 Outline specifications and samples, for site improvements, exterior facades, roofscape and … Design 5 Scaled Colored Drawing 6 Building Elevation denoting proposed improvements. 7 Sample or Description of Actual Materials and Colors… 8 Photograph of existing building front and contextual photograph showing the surrounding buildings. Existing Conditions Salem Redevelopment Authority | 285 D ERY S TOREFRONT Statement of Proposal | 5 S TATEMENT OF P ROPOSAL 285 Derby Street is across from the Charter Street Cemetery between Derby Street and the South River. It is adjacent to Salem’s newest park and in Salem’s Urban Renewal (B5) district. The building is currently home to SATV. The remaining Derby Street store front is vacant. South Harbor Holdings LLC intends to take advantage of the current vacancy at the tenant space along Derby Street to improve the building’s façade and shell in advance of tenant improvements. Accordingly, South Harbor Holdings is submitting this limited scope of design work for Small Project Approval. Subsequent tenant improvements, signage and other related improvements will be submitted as they develop. Generally the scope of work includes:  Demolition of the existing storefront and interior partitions.  Demolition of the existing concrete floor slab approximately 1’ above the adjacent sidewalk. The new floor elevation will be aligned with the sidewalk, eliminating the need for access ramps.  New Storefront will be erected within the existing masonry openings and extended to the floor/sidewalk level.  Related base building systems will be installed. Project Schedule South Harbor Holdings hopes to commence work as soon as possible, likely early summer 2019 and estimates that active construction can be completed within 4 months. D ESIGN – F AÇADE I MPROVEMENTS S PECIFICATION (Brief Outline)  Masonry – Existing brick masonry and ornamental plaster will be repaired.  Store Front – The vacant segment of the Derby Street Façade will be all new aluminum and glass storefront  Interior Finishes will be core/shell ready to receive tenant finishes. SRA/DRB| Small Project Review 6|Winter Street Architects, Inc. E XISTING C ONDITIONS/PHOTOGRAPHS S IGN R EVIEW Sign review will be submitted with tenant improvements. All signs shown on the drawings are placeholders to support review of prospective sign locations. DERBY STREET ELEVATION PARK SIDE ELEVATION Salem Redevelopment Authority | HOTEL SALEM Appendix | 7 A PPENDIX The following documents are incorporated into this submission according to the requirements detailed in various document published by the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development. S MALL P ROJECT R EVIEWL ETTER REQUESTING REVIEW BY PROPERTY OWNER. 285 D ERBY D ESIGN D RAWINGS A TTACHED