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January 11, 2006
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Board was held in the third floor conference
room at the City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 6:00pm.
Roll Call
Chairman Michael Brennan called the meeting to order, and on roll call the following members were present:
Conrad Baldini, Michael Brennan, Michael Connelly, Christine Sullivan, and Russell Vickers. Also present were
Lynn Duncan, Executive Director and Tania Hartford, Staff Planner.
Minutes for the meetings held on October 18, 2005, October 19, 2005, November 3, 2005, November 14, 2005,
November 28, 2005, and December 14, 2005 were presented for approval.
(?) moved that the minutes for October 18, 2005, October 19, 2005, November 3, 2005, November 14, 2005,
November 28, 2005, and December 14, 2005 be approved as presented. (?) seconded the motion, and the
motion passed (3-0).
New Business
1. Executive Directors Report-
Lynn Duncan reported that the Land Disposition Agreement would be presented at the February meeting. The
Letter of Intent has been done and the check cashed.
The sign for the First Universalist Church was presented. Mr. Connelly moved to approve the sign. Mr. Baldini
seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
Lynn Duncan reviewed the memo from (?) concerning the Old Police Station project.
The progress of the Habitat for Humanity project at 18 Crombie Street was reviewed.
PROJECTS
Project Introduction
2. 50 St. Peter Street- Review of the Schematic Design
Schematic design plans for the redevelopment of the Old Salem Jail Complex were presented by David (?). (?)
reviewed the timeline and reported that they were ahead of schedule. They hope to have the Land Disposition
Agreement (LDA) signed prior to (?). There will be a simultaneous review with the Massachusetts Historic
Commission. The total timeframe for the project is two years from the date of the signing of the LDA.
Dan Ricarelli gave a project overview. They are working with Amaze Design and Kim Alexander on the
Museum and Barn and are planning to put back the post and beam. They will remove the skin of the building
and then meet with the historic people to decide what to do with the site.
Mr. Baldini moved to (?). Mr. Connelly seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
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3. 90 Lafayette Street- Review of the Schematic Design
Plans for the redevelopment of 90 Lafayette Street into a mixed-use development were presented by (?) of RCG
and Alex Steinberg. The average size will be 1,300 square feet for the proposed thirty loft-style condominiums
with parking and retail fronting the street.
Chris (?) and Mark Meche of Winter Street Architects (?).
They will need Zoning Board Approval for re-building. There is a right of way for passage, but it is owned by (?)
Cappucio. Mr. Baldini asked what the width of the alley would be. Mark Meche replied that it would be nine
feet. There will be 900 square feet of retail space with transparent windows and carved canopy.
Mr. Connelly asked if the height was comparable to other buildings. Mark Meche replied that it is comparable.
Mr. Baldini moved to (?). Mr. Connelly seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
SIGN REVIEW
Project Approval
4. 55 Lafayette Street (DiFillipo Antiques)
The Design Review Board recommended approval for the proposed signage for DiFillipo Antiques of 55
Lafayette Street.
(?) moved to approve the proposed signage for DiFillipo Antiques of 55 Lafayette Street as recommended by the
Design Review Board. (?) seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
5. 324 Derby Street (Basic Furniture/JoelArt)-
The Design Review Board recommended approval for the proposed signage for Basic Furniture/JoelArt of 324
Derby Street.
(?) moved to approve the proposed signage for JoelArt of 324 Derby Street as recommended by the Design
Review Board. (?) seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
6. 40 Front Street (JM Trading Company/Salem Harbor Outfitters)-
The Design Review Board recommended approval for the proposed signage for JM Trading Company/Salem
Harbor Outfitters of 40 Front Street.
(?) moved to approve the proposed signage for JM Trading Company/Salem Harbor Outfitters of 40 Front
Street as recommended by the Design Review Board. (?) seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
7. 217 Essex Street (The Gathering)-
The Design Review Board recommended approval for the proposed signage for The Gathering of 217 Essex
Street.
(?) moved to approve the proposed signage for The Gathering of 217 Essex Street as recommended by the
Design Review Board. (?) seconded the motion, and the motion passed (3-0).
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Adjournment
There being no further business, (?) motioned to adjourn the meeting. (?) seconded the motion, and the motion
passed (?-0).
Meeting stands adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Tucker
Clerk