2004-03-24 DRB MinutesDRB Minutes
March 24, 2004
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2004
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, March 24,
2004 at 6:00pm.
Members Paul Durand and David Jaquith were present. Tania Hartford, Economic
Development Planner, and Valerie Gingrich, Clerk, were also present.
Minutes
Minutes from the February 25, 2004 meeting and from the special meeting held on March 8,
2004 were reviewed and approved.
Project list
190 Essex Street (Spellbound Museum)—Continuation of the review of proposed signage.
Ms. Hartford introduced the applicant and new business owner, Molly Stewart, and stated that the
applicant was asked to make a few changes to the proposed sign and those changes have been made.
Mr. Jaquith commented that the sign is now readable and it looks good. Mr. Durand commented that
he appreciates the photograph of the surrounding signs and stated that the signs look fine.
The members agreed to give a positive recommendation to the SRA for approval.
128 Washington Street (Cafe Kuscho)—Continuation of the review of proposed signage and
storefront improvements.
Ms. Hartford introduced the applicant, Mark Stafford, and stated that the applicant looked at the
entire storefront and is proposing to paint the exterior green, exactly like the Taste of Thyme
Restaurant. Ms. Hartford further explained that the owners plan to add gooseneck lights to the
Washington Street facade to match the adjacent storefronts. She stated that the proposed sign is black
with gold lettering.
Mr. Stafford stated that he would like to paint the storefront with cream and green, matching Taste of
Thyme. Mr. Durand asked if the applicant would be alright with not matching Taste of Thyme
exactly. Mr. Stafford stated that he would be fine with that and he asked the members for a
suggestion.
Mr. Jaquith inquired as to the proposed color of the letters on the sign. Mr. Stafford replied that the
letters will be gold.
Mr. Jaquith and Mr. Durand agreed that “Olivine” green would be the best color for the facade. The
members agreed that the wall signs and the window signs are fine. They offered a positive
recommendation on the proposed improvements as revised.
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103 Washington Street (Sacred & Folk Int’l)—Review of proposed signage.
Ms. Hartford introduced Stephanie Hobart, the applicant and new business owner. Ms. Hobart
presented the proposed surface sign with eight-inch letters, which would be placed above the window.
Mr. Durand asked the applicant to explain the business name. Ms. Hobart explained that they will
show and sell sacred and folk art.
Ms. Hobart stated that the proposed sign is 12” x 8’, and she would also like to do a hanging sign with
a unique bracket. Ms. Hobart presented the bracket, in the shape of a horse, to the members and
stated that they do not have all of the details for the hanging sign at this time. She stated that they are
looking into how they would attach the bracket to the building. Mr. Durand stated that the bracket is
very unique and would be very attractive with a hanging sign.
Mr. Durand and Mr. Jaquith agreed that the surface sign is great and would offer a positive
recommendation to the SRA for approval.
Ms. Hartford asked Ms. Hobart to supply the measurements of the bracket and how she intends to
hang it from the building. Ms. Hobart stated that she will get all the necessary information for the
next meeting.
101 Washington Street (Nostalgia)—Review of signage in new location.
Ms. Hartford introduced Ms. Kim Raines, the applicant, and explained that Ms. Raines is moving her
business down one door to the former Pamplemousse site. Ms. Hartford explained that the sign will
be the same, but it will be moved one door down.
The members agreed that the placement of the sign is fine, and recommended approval.
185 Essex Street (Pamplemousse)– Review of proposed signage in new location.
Ms. Hartford stated that the applicant is not present, but the proposal is to hanging the
previously approved Pamplemousse sign to the building at 135 Essex Street. She stated that
the sign is currently above the entrance to the store.
The members agreed that the sign placement is fine, and recommended approval.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned