DRB RECOMMENDATION - THE MAGIC PARLOR JAL Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
213 Essex Street
The Magic Parlor Projecting Sign
Meeting Date: May 22, 2019
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Helen Sides, J.
Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: David Jaquith
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 projecting sign as
designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. The Magic Parlor sign proposal, prepared by Concept Signs, 57 Bridge Street, Salem,
MA 01970, received on 5/10/19.
2. Staff Comments dated 5/16/19.
Conditions of Approval
1. Consistency with Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the approved sign
design may not be completed as detailed in the plans referenced herein, he/she/they
shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in
the field.
2. Sion Installation: The applicant shall install the wedge anchors for the sign bracket in the
mortar between the bricks to protect the brick fagade from damage during installation.
3. Paint Finish: The sign shall feature a matte finish.
4. Removal of Signs: The owner shall remove the banners advertising tours from the
fagade of the building and shall not erect signage (A-frame, banners, or otherwise)from
businesses that are not owned by the owner of The Magic Parlor.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the proposed projecting sign is
consistent with the standards and guidelines in the city's Sign Ordinance and the SRA
Sign Manual regarding size, scale, and color choice that provides contrast to allow for
readability.
2. The size of the sign is modest, and its text is scaled for pedestrians and does not detract
from or obscure the existing architectural features of the building.
Signature of the DRB
By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the
Design Review Board.
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Paul Durand Date
Chair