2005-05-25 DRB MinutesDRB Minutes
May 25, 2005
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 25, 2005
A regular meeting of the Salem Design Review Board (DRB) was held in the third floor conference
room at the City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 6:00pm.
Members Paul Durand and David Jaquith were present. Tania Hartford, Staff Planner, and Debra
Tucker, Clerk, were also present.
MINUTES
Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on April 27, 2005 were presented.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 180 Essex Street (Z Crepe Café)
The proposed signage plan for Z Crepe Café was reviewed. There will be an 8-foot by 8” sign with
5” letters with the letter “Z” one foot in diameter. There will also be 2 one-foot logo stickers on 2 of
the front windows.
Mr. Durand recommended better spacing for the letters of the sign. Mr. Jaquith agreed. A sample of
the shade of green to be used was submitted. The owners will submit the revisions to Ms. Hartford
with detailed window sticker location information. The owners hope to open within 2 weeks.
2. 180 Essex Street (Z Crepe Café)
The plans for a proposed outdoor café for the Z Crepe Café were reviewed. The proposal calls for 6
24-inch tables with chairs. The area is approximately 7 feet and 6 inches from the wall. Ms.
Hartford stated that the SRA had approved the location but recommended DRB review of the
pedestrian traffic flow. Mr. Jaquith and Mr. Durand approved the plan. Ms. Hartford stated that the
owners would appear at the June 8th meeting for final approval.
3. 51-71 Lafayette Street (Derby Lofts)
Mr. Durand recused himself from the matter. The plans for the proposed awnings and clock for the
Derby Loft Apartments were reviewed. Mark Meche submitted a sample of the proposed striped
awning and said that it will be similar to the awning to be used at the YMCA.
The clock location has been raised one floor due to the nearby location of a sign and a pedestrian
light. He presented a drawing of the clock and said that it will have hands that glow and will be built
into the side of the building. Mr. Jaquith approved the plans.
4. 290 Essex Street (YMCA Renovation)
Mr. Durand recused himself.
The proposed changes to the plans for storefront improvements by the YMCA for 290 Essex Street
were reviewed. Ms. Hartford reviewed the proposed changes and Mr. Jaquith approved them.
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Mr. Durand returned to the meeting.
5. 282R Derby Street (Taste of Cilantro)
The plans for a proposed outdoor café for Taste of Cilantro at 282R Derby Street were reviewed.
Ms. Hartford reported that the SRA approved the location. Six 30-inch tables and chairs are
proposed for an area outside of the restaurant. The owner has a liquor license and must cordon off
the area. She has proposed fabric panels rather than a chain and had submitted pictures of a sample.
The panels would be solid color with a small cilantro leaf. Mr. Durand and Mr. Jaquith approved the
plan.
6. 17 Central Street (Old Police Station)
Ms. Hartford reported that this item would be postponed since information had not been submitted
for the meeting.
7. 289 Derby Street
The final construction plans for 289 Derby Street had been reviewed by Mr. Jaquith and Mr. Durand,
who had no comments. The plans were approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the board, the meeting was adjourned.