Design Review Board Meeting Agenda, September 22, 2021

Design Review Board

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

6:00 pm

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

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 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.

Roll Call

1. 37 Central Street: Eastern Bank, continued from 8/25/21
2. 32 Church Street: Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry and Helios
3. 192 Essex Street: Witch Mansion Haunted House
4. 6 Front Street: Front Street Coffee House

1. 73 Lafayette Street and 9 Peabody Street: Schematic Design Review – Redevelopment of 73 Lafayette Street and 9 Peabody Street through the construction of mixed-use structures for affordable elderly supportive housing, compact residential units, the North Shore Health Center, and additional space for non-profit organizations, continued from 3/24/21, request to continue to 10/27/21.
2. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Installation of cellular infrastructure on existing light pole, continued from 2/24/21.
3. 32-50 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street: Schematic Design Review – Restoration of historic courthouses and development of mixed-use structure, continued from 8/25/21.
4. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Installation of rooftop mechanicals for Flip the Bird, continued from 8/25/21.
5. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Modification of rear and side elevations to include restoring window openings, adding residential entrances and exterior lighting, and repointing brick façade.
6. 17 Central Street: Small Project Review – Repointing of brick façade, restoration of façade elements
7. 133 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Installation of replacement windows.

1. 373 Highland Avenue: Design Review for Entrance Corridor Overlay District Project – Construction of manufacturing building and associated site improvements for Tropical Products.

1. Approval of Minutes:
   1. July 28, 2021
   2. August 25, 2021
2. Staff Updates, if any

1. SRA: October 13
2. DRB: October 27

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.

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