DRB RECOMMENDATION Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Design Review Board Sign Recommendation
120 Washington Street
Workbar Projecting Sign
Meeting Date: February 27, 2019
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller,
Helen Sides
Members Absent: Christopher Dynia, J. Michael Sullivan
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 as
designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
I. Workbar Proposal, prepared by SRP Sign Corporation, 236 Pearl Street, Somerville, MA
02146, dated 1/9/19 and revised to 2/13/19.
2. Staff Comments dated 2121/19.
Conditions of Approval
1. Consistency-with Desi n/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. Si n Ins#alla#ion: The applicant shall install the wedge anchors in the mortar between the
bricks to protect the brick fagade from damage.
Findings
1. The DRB reviewed the sign proposal and found that the proposed projecting sign is
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 sign is modest, and its text is scaled for pedestrians and does not detract
from or obscure the existing architectural features of the building.
3. The DRB found that the internal illumination for this sign is appropriate since the letters
are backlit with the sign panel itself remaining opaque. This halo lighting effect will not
create glare for vehicles or pedestrians and it will not be so illuminated that it will shine
into the upper level residences in this building or adjacent ones.
Signature of the SRA
By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the
Design Review Board.
Paul Durand
Chair