2005-11-16 DRB MinutesDRB Minutes
November 16, 2005
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 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, November 16, 2005 at 6:00
pm.
Members Paul Durand, David Jaquith, and Christos Christoudias were present. Tania Hartford,
Economic Development Planner, and Debra Tucker, Clerk, were also present.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Lappin Park Benches
The proposed benches for Lappin Park were presented for board approval by Kate Sullivan of the
Mayor’s Office and Ellen Talkowsky, who appeared before the board in order to discuss the bench
design, lighting, and safety at Lappin Park.
Due to concern about teens hanging around the park and people sleeping on the benches, the Police
Department had requested consideration of a new bench design and lighting changes rather than the
downtown standard, in order to discourage unwanted loitering and activity coming back into the
park. Lt. Prosnewski of the Police Department had approached the Mayor’s office with these
matters.
After discussion the DuMor bench #120 with center rail in black with the City seal was selected and
approved.
Ellen Talkowsky reported that the Police Department was testing some security surveillance cameras
at Lappin Park. They are waiting to get video feed up and into the Police Station. If it works, they
will be back for approval from the board. Mr. Durand responded that whatever is good for the
Police Department would be the most important thing. Kate Sullivan said that TV Land is picking
up the tab for the benches.
2. 45 Lafayette Street (Cornerstone Books)
Proposed signage for Cornerstone Books at 45 Lafayette Street was presented for review. Ms.
Hartford reported that the website would be removed from the sign. Mr. Jaquith stated that he had
no problem with the signage. Discussion was held concerning the specifics of the color, material,
and dimensions.
The sign was approved with the condition that the dimensions for the sign band be verified. Ms.
Hartford said she would work with the developer of the project and business owner to see if they
can find those measurements.
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3. 2006 Meeting Schedule
The 2006 Design Review Board meeting schedule was presented. Ms. Hartford will change the
December meeting due to the holiday. Therefore, the November and December DRB meetings will
be held on the third Wednesday of each month.
MINUTES
Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on October 26, 2005 were presented and approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the board, the meeting was adjourned.