Salem Redevelopment Authority Meeting Agenda, May 12, 2021

Salem Redevelopment Authority

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 6:00 pm

The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with the 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 Salem Redevelopment Authority 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/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.

Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world.

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, request to continue to June 9, 2021
2. 53 Charter Street: Modification to Approved Plans – Final Review and vote on exterior restoration of historic home
3. 13 Barton Square: Small Project Review – Review of project and DRB recommendation for the construction of an exterior porch and deck
4. 302 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Installation of new door with security door
5. 118 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Façade renovations including painting, lighting, and material replacement

1. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
2. Charlotte Forten Park – Account Management

1. March 10, 2021
2. April 14, 2021

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Adjournment