DRB RECOMMENDATION - JOHN CASEY FINE ART itSalem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
2 North Street
John Casey Fine Art Signs
Meeting Date: August 28, 2019
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Helen Sides, Vice-Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn
Kennedy, J. Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: Catherine Miller, Marc Perras
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 projecting sign and
two window signs as designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Sign proposal prepared by Concept Signs, 57 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 01970, received
on 7/22/19.
2. Staff Comments dated 8/21/19.
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. Sign Graphic: The provided renderings show a thin white box around the paint palette,
which may be due to how the graphic is generated on the computer. The final signs
shall not include this thin white box around the palette.
3. Sion Text: The applicant shall slightly adjust the spacing of the letters in the word
"Casey" so that they appear more evenly spaced.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the signs are 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, and the text is scaled for pedestrians and does 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