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September 8, 2004
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 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, September 8, 2004
at 6:00pm.
Vice Chairman Michael Connelly called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members
were present: Michael Brennan, Michael Connelly and Russell Vickers. Lynn Duncan, Executive
Director of the SRA, and Tania Hartford, Economic Development Planner, were also present.
Minutes
Mr. Brennan motioned to approve the minutes from the meeting held on August 11, 2004. Mr.
Vickers seconded the motion. Motion passed (3-0).
New Business
1. Election of Chairman
Mr. Connelly asked the board if they would like to hold off on the election of a chairman until the
annual meeting in October when they had a full board. The members agreed. Mr. Vickers
motioned to table the election until the annual meeting in October. Mr. Brennan seconded. Motion
passed (3-0).
2. Executive Directors Report
Ms. Duncan stated that Habitat for Humanity would be holding a groundbreaking for the project at
18 Crombie Street on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 1:00PM. Ms. Duncan asked the members of
the board to notify Ms. Hartford if they will be attending, in order to recognize them at the
ceremony.
Ms. Duncan stated that the next meeting in October will be the annual meeting and the members
will be receiving an annual report before the meeting. She explained that they will be electing
officers at that meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROJECTS
3. Old Salem Jail
Ms. Duncan stated that the members received the redevelopment action plan and the proposed
conditions of the transfer of the jail in their packet. She explained that they held a meeting with
some the Councilors (Lovely and Sosnowski) and representatives from Historic Salem Inc. She
stated that they have not received any comments on the revised documents.
Ms. Duncan went over the changes to the redevelopment action plan for the old Salem Jail. She
explained that they have eliminated the Request for Qualifications step of the process.
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Mr. Brennan asked if they will be doing an RFP for the market study. Ms. Duncan replied that they
will. Mr. Vickers asked the timing for the RFP. Ms. Duncan stated that they will be working on the
RFP and the charrette over the next few months.
Mr. Brennan asked when the City Council will be voting on the transfer of the jail. Ms. Duncan
stated that they were going to put it to a vote of the Council on September 9, but they were not able
to schedule a committee meeting prior to the City Council meeting.
Mr. Vickers stated that they should move ahead with the market study process and hold the award
of the project until the jail is transferred. Ms. Duncan stated that she is hoping that the City Council
will vote on the transfer in the month of September, but there are no firm dates.
Mr. Vickers commented that they should get the process moving while anticipating the transfer. Ms.
Duncan stated that they can start working on the scope of services for the market study.
Ms. Duncan went over the proposed conditions for the transfer of the jail.
Ms. Duncan noted that there are current preservation restrictions on the property.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Final Approval
4. 17 Central Street – Approval of the Design Review Board recommendation for the
proposed amendment to the approved Final Design Plans for the redevelopment of 16
Central Street (Old Police Station).
Ms. Hartford stated that the DRB recommended approval of the changes with the condition that
the entry to the parking lot from Charter Street be improved with crown molding along the edges
and that the height ceiling be increased to accommodate a pendant light.
Mr. Brennan motioned to accept the DRB recommendation for approval of the changes to the Final
Design Plans for 17 Central Street. Mr. Vickers seconded. Motion passed (3-0).
OTHER PROJECTS
5. 16 Front Street – Review of proposed installation of a satellite dish for New City
Mortgage at 16 Front Street.
Ms. Hartford explained that owner would like to install a satellite dish on the roof of the building.
The applicant explained that the owner of the building, Bill Goldberg, is fine with the installation of
the satellite dish. He stated that there is an existing dish on the building and it is not seen from the
street. He noted that the dish he is proposing would not be visible from the street.
Ms. Hartford explained that the board can send the proposal to the DRB or vote on approval
tonight.
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Mr. Vickers motioned to approve the proposal to install a satellite dish. Mr. Brennan seconded.
Motion passed (3-0).
SIGN REVIEW
Final Approval
6. One Salem Green – Approval of the Design Review Board recommendation for the
proposed signage plan for Salem Five Savings Bank at One Salem Green.
Ms. Hartford explained that the DRB recommended approval of the proposed signage with the
condition that the signs be reduced to 2’ - 3” x 8’ - 5” and that the width be reduced to ½ inch thick,
mounted ½” from the building. The DRB also stated that there should be no lighting added to the
signage.
Mr. Brennan motioned to accept the DRB recommendation for approval of the signage at One
Salem Green. Mr. Vickers seconded. Motion passed (3-0).
7. 247 Essex Street – Approval of the Design Review Board recommendation for the
proposed signage for Elite Physical Therapy at 247 Essex Street.
Ms. Hartford explained that the applicant did not submit the required information for approval of
the sign. The DRB requested a different color blue and smaller letters. She explained that the
proposal will carry over to the next meeting.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Vickers motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brennan
seconded the motion. Motion passed (3-0).
Meeting stands adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Gingrich
Clerk