FOUNTAIN PLACE SRA RECOMMENDATION Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
232 Essex Street
Fountain Place Signage: Two Wall Signs
Meeting Date: June 26, 2019
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Helen Sides, Vice-Chair, David Jaquith, Catherine
Miller, Marc Perras, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: Glenn Kennedy
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 sign proposal as
designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Fountain Place Sign Proposal, prepared by Brian Brinkers,Acme Sign, 3 Lakeland Park,
Peabody, MA 01960, dated 5/13/19.
2. Staff Comments dated 6/18/19.
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. Centering of Signs: Both signs, i.e. the sign on the Essex Street frontage and the sign on
the Washington Street frontage, shall be centered horizontally and vertically in the sign
band.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the proposed signage is consistent
with the standards and guidelines in the SRA Sign Manual regarding size, scale, and
color choice that provides contrast to allow for readability.
2. The size of the signs is modest with the text scaled for pedestrians; the signs do 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.
Paul Durand Date
Chair