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2004-05-12 SRA MinutesSRA Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD ON MAY 12, 2004 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, May 12, 2004 at 6:00pm. Vice Chairman Michael Connelly called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Conrad Baldini, Michael Brennan, Michael Connelly, and Russell Vickers. Tania Hartford, Economic Development Planner, and Valerie Gingrich, Clerk were also present. Ms. Hartford stated that Denise McClure, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning & Community Development could not make it to the meeting due to a prior engagement, but she is looking forward to working with the board at upcoming meetings. Minutes Mr. Vickers motioned to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 7, 2004. Mr. Baldini seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). New Business 1. SRA Bank Accounts—New signature cards and set up of 18 Crombie Street Escrow account. Ms. Hartford explained that the SRA’s bank account needs to be updated because of the resignation of Mr. Curran and Mr. Walsh. She stated that Mr. Connelly as Vice-Chairman and Mr. Baldini as Treasurer will sign the new signature cards for the SRA’s bank account. She also explained that they will be opening a new escrow account for the redevelopment project at 18 Crombie Street. Ms. Hartford asked Mr. Connelly and Mr. Baldini to sign the paperwork at the end of the meeting. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Amendments to Projects 2. 51-71 Lafayette Street—Review of the proposed exterior changes to the SRA Approved Final Design Plans for the project at 51-71 Lafayette Street (Derby Lofts). Ms. Hartford introduced the applicants, Mark Meche and Kelly Foster, both of Winter Street Architects, who explained that during the construction phase, the project as required a change in the exterior materials. They explained that they would like to use stucco instead of the hardipanel and petrarch that was previously approved. Mr. Meche stated that the previous materials have not proven to be as durable as stucco. He stated that the stucco will actually cost more than the other materials, so it is not an economic issue. SRA Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4 The board members agreed that the materials look fine and Mr. Baldini motioned to send the project to the Design Review Board (DRB) for review. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion and the motion passed (4-0). Project Introduction 3. 209 Essex Street—Review of the Schematic Design Plans for the redevelopment of the facade at 209 Essex Street (Newmark Building). Ms. stated that Mr. Meche and Paul Durand own the Newmark Building and they would like to continue their renovation of the building. Mr. Meche stated that they will be finishing the restoration work and they have been waiting for the economics to be right because it will cost approximately $1.4 Million to complete. Mr. Foster presented the project which includes opening the facade by adding bands of glass to the top of the facade, which is very high, replacing all of the windows, which will be double hung, and bringing back the arches on the top floor windows of the building. The board members agreed that the project looks good. Mr. Brennan motioned to send the project to the DRB for design review, Mr. Baldini seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). Final Approval 4. 140 Washington Street—Approval of the Design Review Board Recommendation for the storefront improvements to the property at 140 Washington Street. Ms. Hartford introduced Michael Lutrzykowski, of H.H. Morant, and Mr. Bill Goldberg, property owner. Ms. Hartford stated that the only change that the DRB made to the plan was the arched window at the entrance to the second floor. She stated that the DRB asked for more detailing and less glazing. Mr. Lutrzykowski showed the board the before and after scenarios, which had very little difference. Mr. Baldini motioned accept the DRB recommendation for approval. Mr. Brennan seconded the Motion passed (4-0). 5. 10 Federal Street—Approval of the Design Review Board Recommendation for the Final Design Plans for the redevelopment of the office building at 10 Federal Street. Ms. Hartford stated that the DRB conditioned their approval on reviewing more detailed landscape plans prior to construction. She then introduced Attorney George Atkins who was representing the applicant. Attorney Atkins stated that the installation of the street trees along Federal Street will have to be coordinated with the City. He also stated that the applicant put a bid in for the District Attorney’s office and who have conducted site visits. Mr. Vickers asked if the parking deck will be located below the existing surface parking. Attorney Atkins stated that it would. SRA Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Baldini asked for the total number of parking spaces. Attorney Atkins stated that there will be 85 parking spaces on the site. Mr. Baldini asked if the parking problem will be solved by the 85 spaces. Attorney Atkins stated that it will not solve all of the parking that will be needed and that the applicant is willing to work together with other private or public entities to create additional parking. Mr. Vickers stated that the penthouses on the roof were not on the first set of plans and asked what they will be used for. Mr. Spiros Flomp, the applicant, stated that they will be used as conference rooms and they were not on the first set of plans. Mr. Baldini motioned accept the Design Review Board recommendation of approval with the landscaping condition. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). 6. 70 Washington Street—Approval of the Design Review Board Recommendation for the storefront improvements to the property at 70 Washington Street (Masonic Temple Building). Ms. Hartford stated that the proposal for storefront improvements has not changed since the SRA saw it last and the DRB recommended approval as submitted. She recognized the applicant Mr. George Vernet Mr. Baldini motioned to accept the DRB recommendation for approval. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). SIGN REVIEW Design Review Board Recommendations 7. 282-Rear Derby Street (Taste of Cilantro)—Approval of the DRB recommendation for the proposed signage in second store location at 282-Rear Derby Street and minor storefront improvements. Ms. Hartford stated that the proposal is to install a 20”x 60” wood hanging sign in the new location of the fast food version of the full restaurant. She stated that the colors will be the same a s the restaurant and they will be replacing the existing door and adding a green awning. She stated that the DRB recommended approval as submitted. Mr. Brennan motioned to accept the DRB recommendation for approval. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). 8. 8 Central Street (Salem Historical Tours)—Approval of DRB recommendation for proposed signage at 8 Central Street. Ms. Hartford stated that the proposal is to install a 34”x 40” MDO hanging sign with a white background, black and gold leaf letters and plum trim. She stated that the DRB asked that applicant use an arched shape like the adjacent sign and hang the sign in line with the existing sign. She stated that the DRB recommended approval as changed. Mr. Brennan asked if the sign is the same size as the adjacent sign. Ms. Hartford stated that it is. SRA Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Brennan motioned to accept the recommendation for approval. Mr. Baldini seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). 9. 73-87 Lafayette Street—Approval of the DRB recommendation for the proposed signage for Beverly Cooperative Bank at 73-87 Lafayette Street. Ms. Hartford stated that the proposed signs were included in the building development plans that were previously approved and the proposal includes eight brushed metal wall signs. Ms. Hartford introduced the representative from Baystate Designs, who explained that dimensions and locations of all of the signs. Mr. Vickers asked if the concept is the same as the signage at the Beverly location. The representative from Baystate stated that it is the same. Ms. Hartford acknowledged the president of Beverly Cooperative Bank, Bill Howard. Mr. Howard stated that the idea is to have durable, readable signage. Mr. Baldini motioned to accept the recommendation for approval. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). Mr. Howard invited the board members to attend the grand opening of the bank on May 25th. There being no further business, Mr. Brennan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (4-0). Meeting stands adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Valerie Gingrich Clerk