Design Review Board

Name: Design Review Board — Salem, MA
Start: 2021-03-31
End: 2021-03-31
Location: Salem, MA

Regular Meeting

Salem, MA · March 31, 2021

Minutes

City of Salem Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes – Special Meeting Board or Committee: Design Review Board – Special Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:00 pm Meeting Location: Remote Participation via Zoom DRB Members Present: Chair Paul Durand, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, Helen Sides, J. Michael Sullivan DRB Members Absent: None Others Present: Kate Newhall-Smith Recorder: Colleen Brewster Chair Paul Durand calls the meeting to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Signs 1. 282 Derby Street – Small Project Review and Sign Review: New windows, plain awnings, and painting for ‘All Souls’, review of proposed blade and window signs. Jennifer Tran, Andrew Bablo of Steeze Designs, and Patrick Schultz were present to discuss the project. Schultz stated that they have provided an image with all of the features including painted brick, awnings, vinyl decal on the door, double-hung windows, and the proposed blade sign. Alternatives were also provided, and the sign was raised per the Board’s suggestion. Chair Durand and Sides preferred the use of red brick below. Miller preferred the black panel option with the bottom of the backer panel stopping at the same point as the awning and noted that the red in the sign will provide some contrast. Sides, Chair Durand, Jaquith and Kennedy agreed. Kennedy stated that the top of the sign now seems high and is partially blocking the view from the window above. Balbo noted that the sign is not square so it’s not as obtrusive as it seems from the side. Chair Durand stated that raising the sign splits the difference against the backer panel. Sides suggested giving the applicant the option to lower the sign. Chair Durand opens public comment. No one in the assembly wished to speak. Chair Durand closes public comment. Sides: Motion to approve the red base, red backer at the sign, and the bottom of the backer panel stopping at the bottom of the awning. Seconded by: Jaquith. Jaquith, Kennedy, Miller, Perras, Sides, Sullivan and Chair Durand were all in favor. Passes 7-0. New / Old Business Staff Updates: Newhall-Smith stated that the Almy’s Clock is getting refurbished, had been removed and will return in early June. Miller asked why the Art Commission, which requires a DRB member be on the Board, now has no vacancy. Newhall-Smith replied that because no DRB members wanted to join, Julie Barry (Arts Planner), worked with the City to find an alternate member. Miller stated that The City Smoke Shop has not followed some of the DRB’s requirements. The raceways and signs are larger than what they approved. Newhall- Smith agreed to make a site visit. Adjournment Sides: Motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by: Jaquith. Jaquith, Kennedy, Miller, Perras, Sides, Sullivan and Chair Durand were all in favor. Passes 7- 0. Meeting is adjourned at 6:30PM. Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-203

Agenda

Design Review Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 31, 2020 6:00 pm The Design Review Board will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020. Important Announcement: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this public meeting of the Design Review Board is being conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but the public can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways: • Go to the website link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83344907865?pwd=elNIalYrTHN5Lzc1NElYdzZUYTdwdz09; or • Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID #833 4490 7865 and Passcode 405969; or • Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 833 4490 7865. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with the project materials available for download at: DRB Meeting Materials. Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are participating via phone, press *9 to raise your hand. The Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands an opportunity to speak. Additional, specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Salem website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world. Roll Call Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras David Jaquith Helen Sides Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan Catherine Miller Signs in the Urban Renewal Area There is one sign application for review, which will be reviewed concurrently with the 282 Derby Street application for Small Project Review. Page 1 of 2 Projects in the Urban Renewal Area 1. 282 Derby Street: Small Project Review and Sign Review – New windows, plain awnings, and painting for ‘All Souls’, review of proposed blade and window signs, continued from 3/24/21 New/Old Business 1. Staff Updates, if any Upcoming Meetings 1. SRA: April 14 2. DRB: April 28 Adjournment Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event. Page 2 of 2

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