Design Review Board Meeting Agenda, January 24, 2024
Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. If we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.
Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways:
Go to the website link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89878634705?pwd=bjl3bllhUmUyYzhnall0Tms2RXBVZz09; or
Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 898 7863 4705 and Passcode 337156; or
Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 898 7863 4705. 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 Board, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands with an opportunity to speak.
Roll Call
Paul Durand, Chair
Elizabeth Murray
David Jaquith
Marc Perras, Vice Chair
Leeann Leftwich
Sarah Tarbet
Catherine Miller
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome to new member, Leeann Leftwich.
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
- 1 Derby Square: Salem Plant Witch
- 285 Derby Street: Lulu’s Bakery (Projecting Sign)
- 260 Essex Street: Wicked Good Books and Silly Bunny Toys
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
There are no applications to review.
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
There are no applications to review.
New/Old Business
- Approval of Minutes: December 20, 2023
- Staff Updates, if any
- Window Murals, Draft Guidance
- SRA Sign Manual Update Project
Upcoming Meetings
- SRA: February 14
- DRB: February 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.