Final Design-YMCA Rooftop Addition
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Recommendation
1 Sewall Street
Development Project – Final Design Review
Meeting Date: February 26, 2025
Members Present: Marc Perras, Vice Chair, Leeann Leftwich, Kate Martin, Catherine Miller, Elizabeth Murray,
Sarah Tarbet
Members Absent: Paul Durand
Recommendation: At a meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and seconded, it
was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the final design plans for 1 Sewall Street as presented.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Plan set titled ‘Typical Details’ prepared by Adaptiv Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning Street, Beverly,
MA 01915, dated December 20, 2024.
2. Plan set titled ‘Building Axons’ prepared by Adaptiv Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning Street, Beverly,
MA 01915, dated January 31, 2025.
3. Presentation slide titled ‘Materials’ prepared by Adaptiv Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning Street,
Beverly, MA 01915, dated January 29, 2025.
4. Existing photographs titled ‘MHC Submission’ prepared by Adaptive Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning
Street, Beverly, MA 01915, dated January 31, 2025.
5. Plan site titled ‘100% Design Development’ prepared by Adaptiv Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning
Street, Beverly, MA 01915, dated December 20, 2024.
6. Document with the headings ‘Project Narrative,’ ‘Changes from SRA Review 1,’ and ‘Zoning’
7. Project timeline titled ‘G1- Salem YMCA Recreational Roof’
8. Site plan titled ‘Drawing List –Existing Key Plan’ prepared by Adaptiv Architecture & Planning, 44 Corning
Street, Beverly, MA 01915, dated January 31, 2025.
Design Comments: The DRB requests the applicant administers the following:
1. The applicant administers a painting solution to the mechanical systems on the rooftop that can be seen
from Sewall Street and Lynde Street. The paint solution will match the color of the new stairs and elevator
vestibules. The left photo below showcases the current mechanical system conditions, and the right
photo shows the rendered view with the new vestibules that will provide color reference.
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Findings:
1. The Board found that the proposed roof top recreation additions on the YMCA historic building were
consistent with the design standards and guidelines in the Downtown Renewal Plan and the SHC
Notebook.
2. The Board found that the proposed roof top recreation project will not denigrate from the character of
the Downtown Renewal Area. The Board is supportive of adding additional recreation space and
appreciates recreation space if being added to an existing structure rather than space at grade.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the
discussion and actions of the Design Review Board.
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Marc Perras, Vice Chair Date