Salem Redevelopment Authority Meeting Agenda, July 14, 2021

Salem Redevelopment Authority

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 – 6:00 pm

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

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/88478114235?pwd=amlLTXVFQ3JUYlRuR2hxaVl1U3BFUT09 or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235 and passcode 605645, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235. 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: SRA 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 dialing in, please 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.

Roll Call

1. 38 Norman Street: Schematic Design Review – Construction of a new mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and residential uses above, continued from 4/14/21
2. 278 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for façade modifications including installation of LED lighting, accent paint, and exterior gas-flame wall sconces.
3. 285 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for façade modifications to rear tenant space, including creating new entry doors facing Charlotte Forten Park, installing access doors on the alley façade, and construction of a paved walkway along the side of the building in the easement area of Charlotte Forten Park.
4. 300-302 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Façade modifications including repairs to the brick façade and stone/concrete landings, removal and replacement of windows and doors, installation of new exterior lighting, and new signage.
5. 140 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Façade modifications including new paint, exterior lighting, and signage.
6. 32-50 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street: Schematic Design Review – Restoration of historic courthouses and development of mixed-use structure.

1. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
2. Discussion: Consideration of including an expiration date on SRA approvals
3. SRA Financials

1. April 14, 2021
2. May 5, 2021
3. May 12, 2021
4. June 9, 2021

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Adjournment