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Salem Redevelopment Authority Decision
May 10, 2017
21 Church Street Salem (National Grid): Discussion and vote on installation
"switchgear" equipment.
Vote to approve the SRA Chair to execute an easement between the SRA and National
Grid in regards to the installation of the "switchgear" at 21 Church Street.
SRA Decision
At its meeting on May 10, 2017 the SRA voted unanimously (5-0) to approve
the proposed installation of "switchgear" equipment by National Grid at 21
Church Street, conditional upon the applicant returning to the DRB for
review and approval of any and all plantings to serve as screening.
The SRA also voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Chair to execute an
easement between the SRA and National Grid in regards to the above noted
installation.
Recommendation
At its meeting on February 22, 2017 the Design Review Board voted unanimously (4-0)
to recommend approval of the proposed installation of"switchgear" equipment, subject
to the condition that the applicant return to the DRB after installation of the unit for
review and approval of any and all plantings to serve as screening.
Staff Comments for May 10, 2017 SRA Meeting
Please note that this project was originally to have been considered by the SRA at its
March regular meeting. Materials were sent to Board Members at that time. If you have
those materials, please try to bring them. I will be sending out the materials via email as
well.
As noted directly below, the proposal calls for the installation of a "switchgear" on an
existing planting bed located behind an existing wall at the entrance of the parking lot.
No parking spaces will be removed, but a manhole at the first parking space on the left
(when entering) will be installed to provide access to the equipment. Upon review of the
location at a site visit, the DRB felt that this scheme was acceptable.
If the SRA approves this project, it will need to execute an easement (enclosed)
between it and National Grid. The City Solicitor has reviewed the easement and
approves of the language in it.
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Proposal for February 22, 2017 DRB Meeting
At the January 25, 2017 DRB meeting the applicant presented a revised plan to what is
described below. The revised plan does not remove a parking space, and instead
installs a manhole within an existing handicap parking space. The switchgear unit
would be installed on the existing landscape bed, which would require the removal of
existing plantings, but the applicant will screen the unit with new plantings, including
four foot tall arborvitae.
Staff Comment for February 22, 2017 DRB Meeting
The DRB conducted a site visit with the applicant on February 16, 2017 to get a better
sense of where the switchgear would be installed and how the applicant might screen it.
Please refer to the materials that were provided at the last meeting as the proposal has
not changed significantly (I will send electronic version out as well).
Proposal
The applicant seeks to install an above ground "switchgear" on SRA owned property,
which will improve service and act as a backup in the event of a loss of electrical power.
The unit will serve the surrounding area, including the condominium development at 11
Church Street.
The property in this case is the "Salem Green" short-term parking lot, directly adjacent
to Salem Five and across from the long-term parking lot on Church Street. You'll note
that the project calls for occupying one existing parking space. Further details on the
need for the project, as well as location and dimensions of the proposed switchgear can
be found in the enclosed materials.
Staff Comments
The project requires the SRA and the applicant to enter into an easement, which the
applicant has drafted and is enclosed in the materials. I will be following up with the
City Solicitor to finalize the document and ensure that the proper procedure is followed
(assuming that the SRA approves of the project).
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RE: Salem Redevelopment Authority-21 Church Street Salem,MA
Dear Mr. Shapiro,
National Grid has taken up a major capital improvement plan targeting cities and towns around Massachusetts to
replace aging underground electric infrastructure with modem above ground enclosures that are more reliable and
safer for our employees to operate. The effort involves identifying areas owned by municipalities that can
accommodate an above ground enclosure called a switchgear that can replace old underground switching devices
called"oil fused cutouts". In the event of a power outage,our operations dept. can safely operate the switchgear
above ground. This procedure substantially reduces the outage time to our customers and provides a safer
environment for our employees.
Following an engineering study of the Church St./Washington St.area that included recent power outage history we
have determined that these oil fused cutouts need to be replaced. In addition,our electric service to the
condominium building at 1 I Church St.needs to be upgraded. We have identified the northeast comer of the
arking lot at 21 Church St. that is owned by the Salem Redevelopment Authority,as suitable to install a switchgear.
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We are formally requesting that the Salem Redevelopment Authority approve our request to install the switchgear
and execute the easement document. We look forward to discussing this project and answering any questions at the
upcoming SRA board meetings.
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Design Review Board Proposal
January 25, 2017
21 Church Street Salem (National Grid): Discussion and vote on installation
"switchgear" equipment.
Proposal
The applicant seeks to install an above ground "switchgear" on SRA owned property,
which will improve service and act as a backup in the event of a loss of electrical power.
The unit will serve the surrounding area, including the condominium development at 11
Church Street.
The property in this case is the "Salem Green" short-term parking lot, directly adjacent
to Salem Five and across from the long-term parking lot on Church Street. You'll note
that the project calls for occupying one existing parking space. Further details on the
need for the project, as well as location and dimensions of the proposed switchgear can
be found in the enclosed materials.
Staff Comments
The project requires the SRA and the applicant to enter into an easement, which the
applicant has drafted and is enclosed in the materials. I will be following up with the
City Solicitor to finalize the document and ensure that the proper procedure is followed
(assuming that the SRA approves of the project).
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Design Review Board Proposal
February 22, 2017
21 Church Street Salem (National Grid): Continued discussion and vote on
installation "switchgear" equipment.
Proposal for February 22, 2017 DRB Meeting
At the January 25, 2017 DRB meeting the applicant presented a revised plan to what is
described below. The revised plan does not remove a parking space, and instead
installs a manhole within an existing handicap parking space. The switchgear unit
would be installed on the existing landscape bed, which would require the removal of
existing plantings, but the applicant will screen the unit with new plantings, including
four foot tall arborvitae.
Staff Comment for February 22, 2017
The DRB conducted a site visit with the applicant on February 16, 2017 to get a better
sense of where the switchgear would be installed and how the applicant might screen it.
Please refer to the materials that were provided at the last meeting as the proposal has
not changed significantly (I will send electronic version out as well).
Proposal
The applicant seeks to install an above ground "switchgear" on SRA owned property,
which will improve service and act as a backup in the event of a loss of electrical power.
The unit will serve the surrounding area, including the condominium development at 11
Church Street.
The property in this case is the "Salem Green" short-term parking lot, directly adjacent
to Salem Five and across from the long-term parking lot on Church Street. You'll note
that the project calls for occupying one existing parking space. Further details on the
need for the project, as well as location and dimensions of the proposed switchgear can
be found in the enclosed materials.
Staff Comments
The project requires the SRA and the applicant to enter into an easement, which the
applicant has drafted and is enclosed in the materials. I will be following up with the
City Solicitor to finalize the document and ensure that the proper procedure is followed
(assuming that the SRA approves of the project).
DRB
January 25, 2017
Page 1 of 6
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City of Salem Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board or Committee: Design Review Board, Regular Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: 120 Washington Street, Third Floor Conference Room
Members Present: David Jaquith, Helen Sides, J. Michael Sullivan
Christopher Dynia, Glenn Kennedy, Ernest DeMaio
Members Absent: Paul Durand
Others Present: Andrew Shapiro
Recorder: Colleen Anderson
Helen Sides calls the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Urban Renewal Area Projects Under Review
1. 99 Washington Street (Honey Dew Donuts): Discussion and vote on installation of
signage
The submission under review includes; a signed application, a sign package including;
dimensions, existing and proposed elevation photos, and proposed lighting. Bart Steel of
Viewport Sign & Awning was present to discuss the proposed signage.
Bart Steele stated that one proposed sign is a 5 square feet (2 feet high x 3 feet wide) blade
sign, hung from a 42 inch long x 13 inch high black scroll bracket. The second sign will be
a flat wall sign, 21 inches high and will be centered within the 68 inch long fascia board.
The lettering will be 1/2 inch thick PVC lettering. Both signs will not have illumination. A 10"
high x 20 inch wide vinyl decal logo will be applied to the entrance door. 2 vinyl window
graphics; one 6 inches high x 74 '/2 inches long and one 6 inch high x 78 '/2 inches long
applied to the top of the glass at the two large windows.
Steele noted that there was 314 inches of space between the top and bottom of the fascia
board mounted sign. Sullivan noted that there should be more space to make the sign feel
less crowded. Kennedy suggests that a horizontal sign to make better use of the space if
the lettering were smaller. Steele noted that the corporate office would prefer to maintain
their logo shape.
Sullivan suggested that the blade sign height be raised so that the sign is centered on the
raised panel instead of the bracket being centered, which causes the blade sign to hang
below the bottom of the cornice. Kennedy suggests a bracket be used in lieu of a blade
bracket and that it be centered within the space within the panel trim. Steele noted that a
heavier bracket will be needed to support the back-to-back sign.
DeMaio noted that the image of the brand should remain. Kennedy added that 1 inch of
space should be both above and below the wall mounted sign.
Jaquith: Motion to approve with sign reduction to allow 1" of space above and below the
wall mounted sign and a centered side mounted support bracket for the blade sign.
Seconded by: Kennedy. Passes 6-0.
2. 21 Church Street Salem (National Grid): Discussion and vote on installation "switchgear"
equipment.
The submission under review includes; existing and proposed plans and existing and
proposed elevation photos. Daniel Cameron of National Grid was present to discuss the
proposed new switchgear project.
Cameron stated that Salem's electrical wiring in underground and in need of an upgrade
that National Grid is doing statewide. The breaker is currently located in a confining
underground manhole using old technology. The latest technology uses above ground
switching covered by a green box: 5 feet 7 inches wide x 3 feet 8 inches high x 5 feet 1 incl-
deep, that sits on top of a collar that is open to a below grade 14 feet long x 7 feet wide
manhole. The green box makes no noise, has double doors on two sides, to make it safer
for the techs to operate. A situation affected this area 18 months ago which has made this
a target area to upgrade, which will also provide a back-up service for the condominium
building a: 10 Church Street. A meeting with Mayor Driscoll has led them to the proposed
landscape area at the entrance to the property that is owned by the SRA, between the
existing curb and low brick wall.
Cameron noted that the original proposed condition would require removing one
handicapped parking space, which would require a submission and meeting with the
Parking Board and City Council because they would be removing a revenue generating
property. The secondary proposed condition would leave the curbing in place. A small
circular manhole would be required to allow workers to access the large open manhole
below the green box and that smaller manhole can be located in the existing parking space,
although closing off a parking space or having a car removed so their workers can access a
manhole is not their typical practice. 5 feet of clearance on the two door sides of the green
switchgear box is preferred. Cameron noted that a couple bollards to protect the
switchgear on the driveway side are also proposed.
Sides asked if the box can be a candidate for the painted boxes around the city. Shapiro
replied that usually City owned boxes can be candidates. Kennedy asked if the City owned
the fence. Shapiro noted than an easement needs to be executed with the SRA, as well as
the Parkirg Board. DeMaio added that the Parking Board should determine if this is the
right spot for a handicapped spot.
Dynia asked if the switchgear could be rotated. Cameron replied no, due to the swing of
the doors.
DeMaio noted that this area is also used for snow storage is located.
Shapiro stated that he has to determine the timeline and roll of City Council on this matter
while understanding that it is a service quality issue for National Grid that will benefit the
customers in Salem, and the DRB will not be reviewing this project. Jaquith stated that he
is concerned with issues that may arise while matters relating to this location are
investigated and suggests they hold off on a vote. Sullivan asked if the fence could be
altered or moved to help conceal the switchgear possibly with different screen. Cameron
suggested that the wall be moved to help with screening with a new side wall and the only
thing lost s some shrubbery on the street side of the wall. Sides in is favor of additional
concealing methods. Shapiro notec that the shrub line is a continuation of the
condominium walls and shrubbery and that should be factored into the proposed design.
Kennedy stated that the issues needs to be further discussed by the Board and their
recommendations sent to National Grid at a later date. Shapiro will schedule a DRB on-site
meeting with Daniel from National Grid, representation from the Mayor's office, and the
Director of Parking and Transportation.
Sides: Motion to continue the discussion until the next regularly scheduled meeting on
February 22, 2017 until the DRB members have had an on-site meeting.
Seconded by: Sullivan. Passes 6-0.
3. 65 Washington Street/ Salem District Court Property (65 Washington Street, LLC c/o
Diamond Sinacori, LLC): Discussion and vote on schematic design review for proposed
development project
Merrill Diamond, Jeff Hersch, and Greg Winter(Project Manager) of Diamond Sinacori, and
Steve Tise and Julia Sauer of Tise Design Associates, were present to discuss the
proposed project.
Diamond stated that the plans have been refined to ensure that the building looks as if it
belongs in Salem by drawing on neighboring elements and are seeking endorsement for
the general direction of the design.
Tise stated that their firm has replaced the original architects. The plans have been further
refined since its review by the SRA. The original proposal required excavating the entire
site and locating 82 cars completely below grade which is an extreme economic challenge
due to hazardous materials and soil conditions, etc. The current design reuses the
Courthouse Basement after demolition and enclosing the remaining spaces at grade level
so soil does not have to be removed. That resulted in a parking ratio of 1 car per
condominium unit and the developer is making a commitment to lease spaces up to 1.5,
required by zoning, from the city garage. Backlit laser cut plans are being considered to
conceal the parking.
Tise stated that the building will go directly to the lot line The property boundary will go
directly to the lot line goes up to the landscaped strip along Federal Street is owned by the
City. Easements currently exist at the rear service area accessible through a Church Street
curb cut.
Tise stated that the base of the building will have a stone veneer, with 4 stories of brick and
projecting bays and cornice treatment. The structure is currently six stories, with steel
construction on the ground floor and wood frame construction on the upper floors. The top
floor is now 3 three-bedroom penthouses with a continuous window wall. The reused
garage level means that the first floor, residential and retail entrances, will be two feet
above grade. The bays material hasn't been determined but the siding will be a simulated
wood rain screen.
Tise stated that the final number of units is 62 reduced from 63 which has eliminated the
one parking space and allowed them to relocate the handicapped access closer to Federal
Street and to open up more of the Washington Street facade. Handicapped ramps are
concealed on the exterior with planters on Washington and Church Streets. The main
entrance has stairs and the retail space can be bifurcated into two spaces. The previously
designed shared roof deck made the building a high-rise which is not allowed. The current
plan has a shared open landscaped terrace at an interior U-shaped courtyard at the rear of
the building next to the shared library and exercise room. Shallow balconies have been
included but are limited to the three penthouses.
Tise stated that a shallow simulated storefront window has been placed at the far corner of
Church Street and next to it is a second accessible ramp to the retail space. The elevator
will provide access to the Basement and secondary egress door will exit from the Basement
near the c isplay window. A bicycle storage area and new general storage in the Basement
is being d scussed. Eliminating 1 parking space has added 300 square footage making it
3,300 square feet. The parking garage entrance will be from Federal Street with a roll up
garage door. The garage will be screened along the Federal Street side which is behind
the City's landscaped area.
Sides asked about the height of the building. Tise replied 68 feet high, zoning limits the
building height to 70 feet or less. From the first floor level the floor to floor height is 13 '/2
feet.
Sullivan asked what the treatment would be at the building and the recessed ramps. Tise
replied that the base of the building would be a cast stone base and lintel, brick that
matches the stone color but coursed like quoins although the pattern hasn't been
determined. The inset portions at the ramps would be a granite tile. Sullivan asked how
the corners would be treated. The developer is proposing awnings and other projecting
elements to pronounce the retail space and add character to the ground floor. The facade
at the upper levels will be brick to match the character of the City, floor to ceiling glass at
the penthouses, and the treatment at the bays will be a metal rain screen clad in a
simulated teak wood.
Jaquith asked where the building will stop along Church Street. Tise replied that it would
stop right next to the neighboring Church Street building and the neighboring buildings
owner, Peter Pitman has encouraged them to build up to it.
Sides noted that the Federal &Washington Street corner is the most visible, is the most
closed off, and needs further study and/or a corner treatment. Diamond replied that the
SRA agreed and it will be studied. Sullivan added that the full height of the corners and
entries need to be improved to de-emphasis the mass of the building. Sides added that the
recessed ramps are not pedestrian friendly and separate the building from the streetscape.
DeMaio noted that the retail space of the previous scheme wrapped the corner and gave
life to the streetscape while keeping the stairway access point within the building. Kennedy
added that the entire first floor is not as open as the previous scheme and the Washington
& Church Street entrances and retail areas are far from the actual retail space. Tise replied
that continuing the retail space eliminates the parking spaces that are in demand. Winter
noted that corner glazing to open the corner has also been considered. DeMaio added that
retail on the ground level should extend as far as possible for urban design purposes. Tise
replied that the ramps are the minimum distances required and planter boxes between the
free stancing columns at the ramps have been considered to liven up the space, as are
overhangs and awnings but they haven't been designed yet. DeMaio noted that the
proportion of the building makes the base feel compressed, the treatment and height of the
base should be explored; perhaps bring the base up to the underside of the second floor
bays, and signage will also help the facade. Sullivan noted that the window bay widths
vary. Tise replied that the second floor sill height has been raised to heighten the base.
The first floor column lines do line up with the floors above but the details haven't been
finalized.
DeMaio asked where the HVAC units will be placed. Tise replied that the systems haven't
been determined but it will be screened and it will be placed on the roof. Tise added that
fireplaces and skylights are expected for the penthouse units and will add another element
to the roof. The projecting parapet will have LED up lighting for night illumination. Sullivan
asked why the need for such a large projecting parapet. Tise replied to cap the building,
provide daytime shading, and an illuminated nighttime feature.
Tise noted that a sculpture could also be placed at the landscaped area corner along
Federal Street rather than. Sullivan replied that the livening up of that comer of the building
shouldn't rely on a piece of art. Kennedy and Sullivan agree that that corner of the building
still needs further study.
Jaquith opens public comment.
Councilor Tom Furey, Salem Councilor-At-Large. Councilor Furey stated that being along
an entrance corridor, this building will be a window on Washington Street, and he believes
this will be a nice fit for Salem with the input of the DRB.
Tim Jenkins, agrees with Councilor Furey's statement to make the building a showcase,
and the details and the DRB's input will be important. Elements of Salem that will be
remembered should be implemented into this design like with the last PEM project.
Jaquith closes public comment.
Tise noted that the budget does put constraints on the design and they plan to keep the
building simple so money can be spent on the details. Diamond noted that they will meet
with the PEM board to generate ideas and possible display ideas for this building.
DeMaio noted that he would prefer great retail over display windows and asked how the
one way direction of parking will affect traffic in the area. Shapiro replied that the number of
spaces has been reduced and a traffic study will be conducted. Diamond added that the
condominium units will be geared towards empty nesters that will create less traffic than
anticipated. Sullivan noted that providing fewer spaces in such a densely populated area is
the best option.
Shapiro noted that a Variance would not be required for having less than the required
parking because the PUD (Planned Unit Development) permit process allow the applicant
to work with the Planning Board to set the parking ratio and zoning requirements don't need
to be strictly adhered to.
Kennedy: Motion to continue the discussion of the project to a future meeting date.
Seconded by: Sides. Passes 6-0.
Old/New Business
Approval of the minutes from the December 20, 2016 regular meeting.
Sides: Motion to approve the minutes.
Seconded by: Kennedy, Passes 6-0.
Discussion by Board members on the project review process.
Adjournment
Kennedy: Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by: Jaquith. Passes 6-0.
Meeting is adjourned at 8:20 PM
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