2022-05-25 DRB Agenda-REVISED
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Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at
6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and as amended by Chapter
22 of the Acts of 2022.
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
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
There are no sign applications to review.
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 0 Derby Square: Small Project Review – Renovation and historic restoration of Old Town Hall, continued from
April 27, 2022.
2. 24 Charter Street: Small Project Review – Removal of two windows on the rear elevation to facilitate interior
remodel of residential building, continued from April 27, 2022.
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller
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3. 28 Federal Street: Small Project Review – Installation of ductless A/C units with associated conduit.
4. 73 Lafayette Street and 9 Peabody Street: Schematic Design Review – Demolition of existing building at 73
Lafayette Street and construction of new, mixed-use structure with 35,000 square feet for the North Shore
Health Center, pharmacy, and urgent care facility and for income-restricted senior housing residential units.
Construction of a new mixed-use structure on 9 Peabody Street with income-restricted senior housing
residential units, commercial and gallery space, continued from April 27, 2022.
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
1. 5 Broad Street: Municipal and Religious Reuse Special Permit – Redevelopment of the former Salem Senior
Center into 16 housing units with exterior work to include windows, roofing, trim, re-pointing and sealing of
brick façade, and associated site improvements to parking, access, utilities, and landscaping, continued from
April 27, 2022.
New/Old Business
1. Remote Participation Policy
2. Approval of Minutes:
a. April 27, 2022
3. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: June 8
2. DRB: June 22
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.