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2005-08-25 DRB MinutesDRB Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 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, August 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 July 27, 2005 were presented. NEW BUSINESS 1. 17 Central Street (Residences at Museum Place/Old Police Station) Ms. Hartford presented the plans for the exterior lighting for the 17 Central Street project. The lighting plan was to restore the original exterior lights where possible and new lights were proposed. The original lighting was able to be restored and the developers do not want to proceed with the additional approved extra lighting. Mr. Durand reviewed the plans and approved them. He stated that he preferred the original lighting as well. 2. 282 Derby Street (Taste of Cilantro) The owner of Taste of Cilantro appeared to propose one large umbrella for her outdoor café located at 282 Derby Street. The $5,000 umbrella will be a heavy one and is 20’ in diameter and green in color (the same as Dunkin’ Donuts). There is a large plate to be set on the ground. This will cover all 7 tables and chairs. She stated that the area is dark and she will add some Christmas lights underneath the umbrella. She said that she has the proper insurance. She hopes to keep the tables up through January 15th, the end date for her seasonal liquor license, and will use heaters. The board discussed the possibility of anchoring the umbrella for safety reasons in case of strong wind. Ms. Hartford noted that this might not be possible since the location is a City sidewalk. She will check into the matter. Mr. Durand suggested bolting the umbrella down. The owner said that her installer told her that it is possible to bolt the umbrella down. This would require the temporary removal of 2 bricks, which could be reinstalled. Mr. Durand recommended approval as submitted with safe installation. Ms. Hartford indicated that the plan now needs SRA approval and that the next meeting will be held on September 12, 2005. David Jaquith joined the meeting in progress. 3. 2 East India Square (Phoenix Rising) Keith Linares, who represented Phoenix Rising of 2 East India Square, appeared to present a sign proposal. The storefront is a gift shop and faces the fountain. The sign was reviewed. Other area sig ns for Asahi, and Z Crepe were compared. The type font, colors, and position of the symbol were discussed. Mr. Linares said that the storeowner might already have other materials printed with this same design. Mr. Durand said that DRB Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 2 of 2 the DRB reviews the exterior signage. Ms. Hartford stated that the business may need a temporary banner until the signage is approved. She noted that any graphics need approval as well. Ms. Hartford recommended that he attend the next meeting and informed Mr. Linares that there is a grant program available for signs. After discussion the plan was rejected and members Mr. Durand and Mr. Jaquith recommended that the sign be redesigned and resubmitted. Other Business The board noted that the Hollywood Wax Museum sign was erected without approval and that the non- compliant Elite Physical Therapy sign had been removed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the board, the meeting was adjourned.